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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City Council members took Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin and staff to task Oct. 25 for signing an agreement last year that obligates the city to share costs for maintenance and repair of the dam at Lake Windward. The document, signed in January 2020, came to light only recently when the Windward Community Services Association notified the city that it wants to be absolved from any financial responsibility for the risk of flood damage downstream. The association is calling on the city to execute a contractual indemnification and hold it harmless for any damage downstream arising from failure or damage to the Lake Windward dam. Council members Donald Mitchell and Karen Richard said they knew nothing of the agreement until two months ago, and it has taken them that long to track down emails and correspondence that led to its signing. “It felt like a very secretive thing that didn’t get out,” Mitchell said. “It felt like it was done in the dark of night.” Mitchell said it is incomprehensible that the city would sign an open-ended agreement to share expenses without setting a limit or without a clear idea of what those expenses would be.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta took the first bite out of multimillion-dollar plan to upgrade its centerpiece park. The City Council voted unanimously Oct. 18 to commit $1.3 million for major upgrades to the Equestrian Center at Wills Park. Alpharetta has big plans for the 120-acre park, including well over $10 million in upgrades to the Equestrian Center and improvements to the dog park, playgrounds, walking trails and sports facilities. Expenses applied to upgrading the Equestrian Center are being matched dollar-for-dollar by the Will Park Equestrian Foundation – a 501(c) organization – to the tune of $5 million. At the Oct. 18 meeting, council members approved a $1 million contract with L.G. Leone Enterprises for site work at the horse park. The work includes erosion control, clearing, drainage improvements and grading. The council also approved a $364,000 contract with Longwood Arenas for work at the arena site, including fine grading, stabling, fenc-

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Because the City of Alpharetta owns and maintains Lake Windward Drive over Windward dam, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division labels the city as part owner of the dam. Windward Community Services Association officials say the dam has undergone regular maintenance since it was built more than 40 years ago and is in sound condition. Councilman John Hipes said he, too, was in the dark, and he agreed with Mitchell that information about the agreement should have been shared with the full council. But he also said Mitchell should have brought it to everyone back in August. Richard said she wants to know

who determined the city should pay half the costs. While the contract provides the HOA authority over the dam’s maintenance and inspection, it obligates the city to pay 50 percent of the costs.

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Alpharetta police probe death of Milton man ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 24-year-old Milton man was shot dead Oct. 14 at 12206 Collingwood Lane. Police found Connor Walsh Mediate lying in a pool of blood in the middle of the parking lot at the Collingwood Apartments. He died at the scene. Police questioned two witnesses at the scene before detectives arrived and took over the investigation. It was not clear from reports what the witnesses told officers. Mediate was a Roswell native who graduated from St. Francis High School in Alpharetta in 2016 and was a fouryear varsity football player, according to his online obituary. He graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2020. Investigators are asking anyone with information about his death to call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 678-297-6307.

Man grabs key and runs as carjackers approach ROSWELL, Ga. — Police were dispatched to Norcross Street early Oct. 17 after a Lawrenceville man said he was nearly carjacked by two masked gunmen. The victim told officers he was returning home from the InTown Suites and Extended Stay hotel where he’d met a friend, but he got lost on the way. Two vehicles boxed him in at the roundabout at Grimes Bridge and Warsaw roads. Two men who appeared to be in their 20s got out and began approaching the victim. He said he grabbed his key from the ignition and ran as soon as he saw they were armed. Officers returned the victim back to his car, which was still in the traffic circle. There was nothing missing from the vehicle. Investigators recovered several partial fingerprints.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police were called to the corporate offices of Tripwire Interactive, a video game development company, on Oct. 18 after company officials received a threatening email. The complainant told officers the company had been targeted with harassing posts online for about a month because a Tripwire CEO made a post on Twitter. The afternoon of Oct. 17, the company received an email containing homophobic slurs, saying “You woke SJW liberal fascists who oppress and silence conservatives are going to die. Enjoy a bullet to the skull.” The company’s IT department traced the email to Pennsylvania, according to police. The complainant said the email seemed more direct than other messages they’d received and raised concerns for the safety of employees at the office.

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Jamie Elaine Conner, 40, of Carlton Pointe Drive, Palmetto, was arrested Oct. 12 on Old Dogwood Road for possession of controlled substance and window tint. Fernando Miguel Cruz-Cruz, 45, of Creekside Way, Roswell, was arrested Oct. 16 on Creekside Way for DUI, license expired/unlicensed driver and failure to maintain lane. Mackenzie Megan Pugmire, 25, of Ashefield Lane, Hampton, was arrested Oct. 17 on Ga. 400 for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug-related objects. encounter on his cell phone. The video corroborated the victim’s allegations, officers said.

Roswell man arrested for aggravated assault ROSWELL, Ga. — A gun was pulled on a woman who tried to intervene in an altercation at the InTown Suites and Extended Stay hotel along Hembree Road on Oct. 11. The victim told officers she heard what sounded like a fight between a man and woman staying in the room next door to hers. When she knocked on the door, the woman told her she was okay. Moments later, Larahn Danyael Goggins, a 43-yearold Roswell man, came out of the room and allegedly confronted the woman. Goggins pointed a gun at her and told her “This is what you get for knocking on my door,” according to police. The victim retreated into her room and said she heard Goggins threaten to shoot her through the walls. When police knocked on Goggins’ room, he answered the door with a loaded .40-caliber pistol tucked into his pants. He said he and the woman in his room had an argument, but he denied abusing her. He also admitted that he confronted the woman who knocked on his door, but denied pulling his gun on her.

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Windward: Continued from Page 1 It also requires both parties to maintain insurance that covers the risks of loss associated with the operation and maintenance of the dam. Whether a mud fence or a mortared mountain, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division regulates more than 4,000 dams in the state. The agency’s Safe Dams Program monitors all but the state’s largest dams, those operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. According to the city’s internal emails and correspondence, in late 2018, the EPD notified the Windward Community Services Association that the Lake Windward dam was scheduled to be reclassified as a Category 1, meaning its improper operation or failure would result in a probable loss of human life. With this reclassification, the EPD also named the city as a co-owner due to the public road at the top of the dam. Owners of Category 1 dams are required to submit a permit application, complete an assessment of the dam (including hydrologic analysis of the pond), complete an Emergency Action Plan, have a quarterly inspection program, submit annual inspection re-

sults, complete maintenance as necessary, and have an approved Operations and Maintenance Plan. The agreement to share costs was signed in January 2020 by Mayor Jim Gilvin and Angela Lyons, president of the Windward Community Services Association at the time. Since that time, the city has already paid out expenses to the tune of more than $35,000 — that’s half the bill for a certified inspection of the dam for $45,000, and for additional site analysis with soil borings at $26,000. The expenses never came before the City Council because they fell well below the city’s procurement threshold of $50,000 required for council approval. Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz told the council that once the studies are completed, the EPD will issue a “to-do” list for the first year. He said based on preliminary estimates, it could cost about $30,000 a year to perform preventative maintenance on the dam. The city would pay half that amount under the agreement. No one could say for certain how the contract was drafted and signed without coming before the full council. Officials alluded that the document was drawn up and endorsed by City Attorney Sam Thomas, who died in August. City Administrator Bob Regus said he wasn’t privy to the late city attorney’s reasoning.

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“I just don’t know,” he said. “I do know that Sam must have given the mayor the comfort level, if you will, to sign his name.” Gilvin said that as mayor, he signs hundreds of documents, ranging from legal forms to purchase orders. “I am not an attorney, and I am not an engineer…” he said. “As mayor, I rely on my staff to a huge extent.” Gilvin said he reads or scans all documents he signs, but he cannot parse each one with the technical skillset of an engineer reading a land acquisition document, for example. He said the Windward agreement had been under negotiation for nearly a year before it was signed. When the document was finally drafted, Gilvin said, he was assured by Thomas that it would obligate the city to expenses below the threshold of the $50,000 required for City Council approval. “I don’t sign anything — except a proclamation — that has not been reviewed by staff,” Gilvin said. Though the Windward agreement dominated the council workshop session, officials agreed to work with the association to pursue an amended agreement that will address the issue of insurance liability. Right now, the homeowners association is finding it difficult to buy insurance to cover the potential magnitude of the risk defined by the Georgia EPD.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 A witness told officers he also heard what sounded like a violent encounter in Goggins’ room. He also said he overheard Goggins say he was going to get “something” when the victim knocked on his door. He assumed Goggins meant he was going to retrieve a gun, but told officers he didn’t see the man holding a gun when he confronted the victim in the hallway. Police arrested Goggins and charged him with aggravated assault with a firearm.

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Roswell candidates lay out platforms Seat: Roswell Mayor Lori Henry (I) Background: I have proudly called Roswell my home since 1974! My journey to serve began as a Design Review Board member, to City Council and now Mayor. As your Mayor, I have led The HENRY City of Roswell through one of the greatest crises it has faced in over 165 years. We have come through it stronger and better than ever. 1: Our newly adopted strategic plan. For the first time in history of the City of Roswell we have adopted a strategic plan that guides us into the future. After extensive public outreach more than 2,100 residents and business owners gave us their input with more than 7,000 comments on what they felt the priorities for Roswell are and should be over the next five years.

We now have a roadmap to achieve the vision of our citizens. They told us that transportation, community growth, economic development, city services, collaboration and community engagement, safety, governance and organizational excellence, and quality of life were the things most important to them. This process is important to me because it tells us, our elected officials and City staff, what is important when budgeting and prioritizing capital projects. 2: I want to assure our citizens that the issues outlined in the Oxbo Report (the resulting document of my investigation) will never happen again. We are and will be looking at this report and beyond, at everything including process, procedures, and personnel. My goal is to have the best staff and resources available to assure the success of current and future city transportation projects. I will be meeting weekly with council and the appropriate staff concerning implementing changes that are needed so that

this never happens again. I will also be updating our citizens on a regular basis concerning the corrective action we are and will be taking. The Gateway project is a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project. Highway 9 is a state, and not a local road. As such, the City is not involved in right of way acquisition, construction, or funding. The City of Roswell did have a fundamental role in designing the project and that work has successfully been completed. I anticipate this to move forward as expected. 3: The role of holding our police department accountable is ultimately the role of our City Council. However, I would like to commend our new police chief, Chief Conroy, for doing just that. He has instituted many new policies including 21st century policing. We must remain competitive in all areas to attract and retain top notch talent, ensuring the safety our residents and businesses expect and deserve.

Seat: Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson Background: From the Army, to chicken processing, to owning a business, I have realized the American Dream all while raising four beautiful daughters in Roswell. As Roswell’s next Mayor, WILSON we will ensure future generations will have a safe, beautiful city to raise their families in the No. 1 family community in America. 1: Roswell was a bellwether to our neighboring cities as the crown jewel of North Fulton. The reality of today paints a very different picture, a picture of stagnation and an eroded quality of life. Restoring a superior quality of life for all Roswell citizens requires Leadership. Leadership in Roswell is what is missing from

discussions around our kitchen tables. Without Leadership, there is no defined vision for the city of Roswell. The city is suffering from unintentional growth that is unplanned and uncontrolled resulting in haphazard development. No one wins in that scenario. With the right Leadership, the other highly discussed topics fall into their appropriate place. Leadership is what we are voting on this election. I am that leader who can turn Roswell into the No. 1 family community in America, through strong political will, intentionality, and the ability to execute plans, not just develop them. 2: First of all, the buck stops with the Mayor. The Mayor is there to ask the hard questions, take responsibility for failures and give credit to staff for successes. It is unconscionable for the Mayor to blame staff for the years-long failings of Oxbo. A leader does not do that. A leader takes the arrows on behalf

of the Council and staff. My administration will establish a citizen-led transportation commission. Any project Roswell DOT takes on will have to go through the commission. The commission will have two rules: 1.) Do no harm 2.) Does the project adversely impact the quality of life of the citizens of Roswell? If a project does not pass those simple rules, the project will not get done. At this juncture, the gateway project does not pass. 3: Roswell City Council certainly serves as oversight for all city functions, including RPD’s actions and reporting. Public Safety must be a priority for Roswell to become the No. 1 family community in America. We will incentivize our officers to live in Roswell. We will equip our officers appropriately. We will reopen the city jail. And finally, we will eliminate gang activity and human trafficking within our city limits.

Seat: Roswell Mayor Jason Yowell Background: Jason Yowell, a 25-year resident, has nearly 40 years experience in development and construction, with a proven track record in leadership and conYOWELL flict resolution, P&L oversight and finance, site analysis and acquisition, concept design, zoning implementation, financing, permitting and approvals, contract negotiation, multi-site project management. He came through the “great recession” with no bankruptcies, foreclosures or short sales. 1: The issue that does not get enough attention is the root of the dysfunction in Roswell City government. Elected officials too often lack the real world experience and knowledge base to confidently set the agendas. This leaves them deferring to staff, who seem to be of the opinion that they are the constant, being in place before elected official arrive, and being there after

NEWS they depart. Staff starts serving the “KoolAide” to elected officials of what they need to do, and how they need to do it. This led to an inconceivable lack of oversight for the transportation department, and the implementation of a seriously flawed zoning code. I bring real world experience from working with my own money with regard to zoning, transportation, construction and real estate development that no one on staff can match. I have a discerning eye for talent and little tolerance for chicanery or incompetence. The Oxbo debacle could never have occurred on my watch, because unlike the current mayor, I can read and comprehend the minutia of contracts, zoning and engineering plans. When you run your own business, failure is never an option, and I would govern the same way. 2: What I learned from the Oxbo investigation is that the City spent over $109,000 to find out things that I have been telling city officials for years. The transportation department lacks any oversight and has a history of misrepresenting projects to elected officials and to the pub-

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lic, demonstrating a complete lack of design aptitude necessary to execute the most basic road improvements while minimizing land and easement requirements. The city attorney who continuously demonstrates complete disregard for county, state and federal laws, is also uniquely unqualified to write, negotiate or otherwise commit the city to contracts involving the acquisition or use of real estate for purposes of public benefit. Select private beneficiaries seem to have had their interests more than adequately taken care of by the city attorney’s largess. The utter lack of oversight by the City administrator shows how important it is to have a competent and effective Chief Operating Officer representing the interests of the citizens rather than shielding inept city employees from the consequences of their actions. Cleary, we need to put a full pause on all major RDOT projects, especially The Gateway, until we have a Transportation Commission in place to provide meaningful oversight. 3: Yes. More accountability is needed, and that requires honest accurate statistics.

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QUESTIONS Question 1: Economic growth, traffic and transparency are highly discussed topics in the City of Roswell. What is one issue in the city that has not received as much attention that you would focus on addressing? Question 2: How will you apply what you learned from the Oxbo Road realignment project investigation to the handling of future projects such as the $50 million gateway project? Question 3: The Roswell City Council approved a pay raise for police officers in 2018. Then, in March of this year, the Roswell Police Department’s pay ranges and pay were increased again to be market competitive. Do you believe that along with increased pay comes increased responsibility and do you think the City Council should play a larger role in holding the Roswell Police Department accountable? Roswell City Council Post 4 Peter Vanstrom Background: Dr. Peter Vanstrom is a successful business owner, community leader and long-time Roswell resident. Peter directed a $1 million revitalization of the area near VANSTROM his office, as Chair of the non-profit Northlake Community Alliance Board, setting the stage for on-going dynamic renewal of the area, including 1,600 high-paying jobs. 1: The infrastructure of a town is an essential building block to enhance the quality of life for all residents. This is especially important in a town like Roswell where redevelopment of existing and blighted properties is both the need and the opportunity. In recent outreach to the community, Roswell residents cited two issues as their major concerns: development and growth pressures leading to poor outcomes and increasing congestion and pressures on infrastructure. Infrastructure cannot be an afterthought in the development process. It is the cornerstone of good projects. Infrastructure improvements will set the stage for revitalization. Area beautification of our gateway corridors, like Holcomb Bridge Road east and west of GA 400 need to be designed to incorporate unique elements of Roswell’s brand. We see neighboring cities having success with such coordinated efforts. And it is concerning because Roswell seems to be stalling out, with many projects going unfinished or never

getting started. We are missing opportunities. We need to manage our continued growth to promote active, healthy commercial corridors with strong businesses and destination places we can enjoy with our families and keep the charm and character that attracted so many of us to Roswell in the first place. 2: The findings of the Oxbo Road Investigation uncovered the negligence and improper processes of staff that need to be addressed with continued oversight and accountability by Mayor & Council. The city has the obligation to correct the extreme mismanagement by immediately implementing the changes recommended in the report. When I am elected, I will ask that a review of our Legal and Transportation Departments and their practices be done without hesitation by our newly elected officials. The Gateway Project is 10 times as expensive and intrusive as Oxbo and will need to be managed in an efficient manner with highly qualified staff. It is inexcusable to continue to foster the wasteful spending of tax dollars that occurred with Oxbo, as my opponent has done, for the Gateway. We need a Mayor & Council with the will, experience, and leadership to hold staff accountable for the taxpayers of Roswell. In addition, TSPLOST 2 will need the same attention and oversight. 3: The Roswell Police Department under their new leadership is working on being more community focused as they keep Roswell safe. All public servants, both elected and civil, should always strive for more transparency and accountability in the performance of their duties.

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Roswell City Council Post 4 Marie Willsey (I) Background: After an eventful and challenging four years, I’m excited to seek re-election to Roswell City Council. An almost 30-year resident, I am a small business owner and WILLSEY served our community as a planning commissioner, HOA president, and a member of the Centennial Governance Council and Roswell Arts Fund board. My husband Glen and I have three adult children. I’m a proud MBA and ABJ graduate of the University of Georgia. 1: I would like to begin conversations with our residents about visionary long-term investments that will improve quality of life, serve as catalysts for business development, and help correct the balance of a tax base that is heavily weighted toward the homeowner. Roswell has a list of projects and proposals that will require voter support and private partnerships. For example, Roswell’s parks and Chattahoochee River front are unique and beautiful assets, and the River Park Master Plan would help preserve and enhance this resource. In public safety, improvements are needed for our 911 center and fire department. Residents’ other priorities include sidewalks for pedestrian and bike connectivity, a performing arts center, an east Roswell activity center, and major enhancements to the Holcomb Bridge Road streetscape. These projects require input and commitment from residents, and I believe it is essential to involve all stake-

holders in these discussions. As an east side resident, I will continue working to revitalize key properties, bringing new businesses and destinations to serve our neighborhoods. We have great opportunity as the economy emerges from the pandemic. I will also continue efforts to improve our existing parks, walkability, and sense of place. I will also work to improve communications, engagement, and advocacy so that our citizens are more connected and informed citywide. 2: I fully support the recommendations contained in the Oxbo report to ensure comprehensive legal oversight and to completely overhaul transportation project management, budgeting processes, and staff training and supervision. I will also change the way the city approaches transportation projects going forward so that roads are not simply a means from here to there but put people first and prioritize context, place-making, and economic development potential. 3: I believe the City Council plays an essential role in selecting and engaging leadership and setting policy and budgets in support of public safety, and through these actions, demands accountability. The compensation increases implemented during the past four years brought our compensation in alignment with surrounding cities and has allowed RPD to recruit, retain, and build a strong police force to protect our communities. City Council has also strengthened the department’s leadership, and Chief Conroy and his staff are committed to embracing 21st Century Policing pillars and Procedural Justice as they protect our city and serve our citizens.

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Roswell City Council Post 5 Will Morthland Background: My family moved to Roswell over 6 years ago. I have two children who attend public schools in Roswell. I first became active in the MORTHLAND community, serving as a volunteer coach for my children’s athletic teams and as a Cub Scout leader for the district. I’m a proud Eagle Scout.  1: An issue of great importance to me is routine investments in Roswell’s Parks and Recreation program. Among the reasons I wanted to run for council is the positive experience both of my children have with the parks and recreation program. It is where I first became involved in the Roswell Community. I want to lobby for regular investments in the parks and rec for maintenance, updates, and other needs to grow and enhance our programs. I was encouraged to hear at a recent council meeting, passage of the much-needed budget requested by the parks and rec department. My goal is to ensure funding is not overlooked when there are budget constraints. Roswell’s parks and recreation programs are world-class and the envy among many metro Atlanta cities. Roswell’s natural assets are unique, we should invest within these treasures to ensure residents and taxpayers enjoy the things that first attracted my family to the com-

munity. Regular investments within the parks and rec are an investment in future generations and provide a means for residents to thrive. Roswell’s many resources from its sports programs, nature trails, and parks make Roswell a destination; one that deserves regular care and attention. 2: With the Gateway Project, the council must complete its due diligence, involve stakeholders, and be responsible stewards of residents’ money. As the only candidate with experience as a state bank examiner and auditor, I will ensure projects stay on budget, within the scope of work and are completed on time. As a former state bank examiner and auditor, I reviewed the soundness of financial institutions and verified banks followed government rules and regulations. These skills are needed, now more than ever, to guarantee successful projects and future city initiatives. 3: I believe the pay raises and pay increases are warranted for Roswell’s Police Department. Across the country, it is a difficult time for the police force and their communities. Unfortunately, there are attacks on front-line officers. Work is needed on both the part of the police department and the community to break down barriers. This is why I support developing a task force that looks to create dialogue about the challenges and forges partnerships with the police department and those in the community, particularly among the most vulnerable, so there can be progress.

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Roswell City Council Post 5 Michael Dal Cerro Background: I am a local business owner who has been a part of Roswell since 1986. I graduated from Roswell HS (1991), Georgia State (1996), married and have three sons. DAL CERRO I have a long history of volunteerism (Chairman, Historic Gateway beautification committee; HOA Board) and regularly view/attend City Council Meetings. 1: One issue I will focus on is our culture at City Hall. I have built a successful recruiting and real estate services firm. For over 24 years I have a long and successful history as a recruiting professional. As a part of human resources, I hire and build high performing teams and cultures across Atlanta, our country, and internationally in Europe and India. We have new additions: City Administrator, Director of Community Development, Police Chief and Fire Chief. Our staff, police and fire absolutely need to be supported. We need to not only ensure competitive compensation, training, and resources. But we really need to focus on the 3 C’s: CAREER, CULTURE, COMPENSATION. The 3 C’s are the reasons why people join and stay at an organization. My 5 step plan is: 1) Reinforce positive behavior 2) Encourage open communications 3) Empower our staff and employees 4) Regularly collect feedback 5) Everyone is unified on a mission. Focusing on this will provide tremendous benefits for residents and superior service. 2: It’s always important to learn from experiences. For future projects I will make sure the city will develop best practices, enhance policies and office procedures. I served as Chairman of Roswell’s Historic Gateway beautification committee. Our purpose was to provide feedback to the Mayor and City Council on visual enhancements, landscaping, public art and lighting. The Historic Gateway is a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project with the city of Roswell contributing these beautification and aesthetic elements. 3: I do agree that along with increased pay comes increased responsibility. As a professional recruiter I know when you hire someone who is highly qualified for a job, the job will get done. As I indicated in my earlier response the City Council hired a distinguished police chief who is even overly qualified for the position. Before serving as our chief of police he has spent years leading a police department many times larger the size of Roswell. This deep knowledge and experience allow him to make the needed structural changes. He knows how to lead a department: shaping culture, effective recruiting, training, policies and procedures. This is the type of profile I would look for in hiring a new Director of Transportation.

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Roswell City Council Post 6 Matt Judy (I) Background: Matt is a Roswell native who graduated from Roswell High School. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a BS in Management and Mercer Law JUDY School with a JD. Matt and his wife Allison have a 9-year-old son named Coleman who attends Roswell North Elementary. Matt is the Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of his own Sports Management and Marketing business, Blue

Giraffe Sports. Matt and his family attend Roswell United Methodist Church. 1: Communication to our residents is paramount to our future in the city of Roswell. Having championed Conversations with Council and supported LIVE streaming and indexing of Council and Committee meetings, I believe that better access and communication of all going on at City Hall is our top priority. I am going to call for a Press Secretary to give bi-weekly press conferences while encouraging more robust ways to gather resident input through technology. Through these measures and other best practices, I believe we will have a more engaged citizenry, which leads to more

Roswell City Council Post 6 Lee Hills Background: As a longtime resident of Roswell, I have a passion to serve the community. Roles such as PTSA President at Roswell High School, HILLS HOA Board member, charitable boards and small business owner prove my commitment to this city I love. My experience provides a true understanding of exceptional customer service and good governance. 1: As your city council member I will continue refining our UDC zoning codes to provide protections for our neighborhoods, restrict high density developments that offer no commercial or mixed use elements, and define better how we will move forward addressing blighted and underutilized commercial spaces today, while preserving our tree canopy and green spaces as much as possible. Roswell is a great place to live, as a city we can and should develop strategies to optimize opportunities to improve our tax base, protect the investments of home and business owners, enhance streetscapes, protect our historic district and create new destinations that people love to gather. Instead of addressing the unbalanced tax burden on residents (75%) versus businesses (25%) in Roswell by how many ribbons were cut, we must move the needle on the 75/25 ratio. Furthering this initiative we must streamline processes at city hall and carefully track the progress of desired projects through to fruition so that we

do not lose them to neighboring cities, such as the Pickle Ball project that a local developer attempted to build here in Roswell. Businesses should be lining up to open here in Roswell and it is my goal to make that happen! 2: The Oxbo Investigative report determined that oversight of the project, the ever-growing scale and scope of the project and the legal team supporting the contracts did not follow state guidelines in procuring property for a transportation project. There were warning signs all along the way with residents quick to point out questions that were ignored. It is imperative that certified project management RDOT and Legal staff are employed, that the city council members ask and demand answers to hard questions and project scope is designed with Roswell residents in mind first versus just accommodating neighboring county commuters. 3: I am passionate about attracting and retaining the finest first responders for the city of Roswell. With that said, I will also address the crime statistics in the 2020 RPD Annual Report that do not match the crime statistics generated by ORR for the first 10 months of 2020 (depicting much higher violent crime). We have got to produce the most transparent, accurate reporting of crime to our residents possible. My opponent is the Public Safety liaison and has been made aware of these issues, yet has not identified it as a top issue. If we don’t know what our true crime statistics are, how can we appropriately budget and plan as a city to address what is needed to make this city safe? I’d like to change that as one measure to instill trust, transparency and accountability at Roswell City Hall.

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complete legislation and outcomes. 2: The Gateway Project is a GDOT project that will be managed and built by the Georgia Department of Transportation and not the City of Roswell. Having a good relationship with Commissioner McMurry and the project managers on the Gateway Project will be very important. Any part the City has in the process of the Gateway Project or in future projects should have a dedicated project manager, internal staff review, and a third-party review to make sure the project proceeds as expected. All processes and procedures outlined in the Oxbo report should be implemented immediately on any transportation proj-

ect in Roswell. 3: Being the liaison to Police and Fire the past year has given me a unique insight to the changes being made within the department under Chief Conroy. I voted for multiple pay increases and am currently looking at bringing another increase based upon surrounding jurisdictions and our need to have top pay for our police in Roswell. A transparent relationship between Chief Conroy and the department is of the utmost importance. I have confidence in Chief Conroy to continue to implement the needed changes, best practices, and upgrades to our department alongside our Mayor and City Council.

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Alpharetta council hopefuls present political platforms By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Early voting is underway in Alpharetta where eight candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council. The race features one incumbent. The rest of the field will be vying for seats being vacated by sitting members Ben Burnett and Karen Richard. While all seats on the Alpharetta City Council are designated by posts numbered one through six, mem-

bers are elected and serve at-large, meaning they are not tied to specific geographic districts within the city. The City Council elections are nonpartisan races. Each of the eight candidates were contacted and offered space to tell a little about themselves and their qualifications for office. All were asked the same three questions and given the same amount of space to answer all three. Here is a rundown of their answers:

QUESTIONS Question 1: What do you see as the city’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Question 2: How does Alpharetta address the housing shortage referenced in a recent study commissioned for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan? The study stated there are not enough homes being built, and those that are built are beyond the reach of households earning below six-figures. Question 3: How can the city promote walkability when it relies so heavily on a commuter workforce?

Post 1 Donald Mitchell (I) Background: Mitchell is seeking his third full term on the council. The head of a local design firm, Mitchell has championed the arts and the architectural aesthetics of the city. MITCHELL As mayor pro tem, he served as acting mayor in spring 2018 when Mayor David Belle Isle stepped down to run for state office. 1: Escalating property taxes is the biggest issue Alpharetta faces. That’s why I have removed the income restrictions for seniors and passed 2 additional raises to the homestead exemption. Keeping more of your hard-earned money is always the biggest issue that faces my constituents. My primary goal is to provide safety, quality of life, combined with a low cost of living. 2: Alpharetta is an aspirational community. It also doesn’t sit on an island. There are plenty of affordable

housing opportunities in neighboring communities. The market dictates who lives here and my goal has always been to provide the highest quality of life possible to the residents who live here. People that want to live here are certainly welcome; but I am in the business of serving our residents. 3: People who work in our large business districts walk to lunch or to entertain guests. Walkability is what our residents and our business community demand. With the last TSPLOST, infrastructure bond, and the nearly $100 million I have secured from the Georgia Department of Transportation suggest to commuters and residents that I am results oriented. In Alpharetta’s TSPLOST 2 and the Parks Bond; I led the way to allocate funding for large infrastructure improvements like the Alpha-Loop. Auburn University wouldn’t be offering free out of state tuition if we didn’t have the infrastructure for our children to get to Innovation Academy and Alpharetta High School, they don’t all drive. Those things don’t live in conflict with one another. They complement each other.

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Post 1 Donna Murphy Background: Grew up in Alpharetta, lived over half my life here attending Alpharetta Elementary, graduating Milton and UGA. Married, with three adult children. Member of Rotary, MURPHY Board of Directors for Alpharetta Chamber, Advisory Council of North Fulton Community Charities, and chair of the Milton Alumni Foundation. Residential Realtor ® and founder of small business based in Alpharetta. 1: Funding additional patrol officers and supporting public safety with proper recruiting and training to improve morale and retention is key to keeping families safe. Funding capital projects to accommodate growth and maintain aging infrastructure is key and required to keep our city sound. These and other priorities require funding so a pressing need exists to refocus on sound financial management so that operations and capital projects can be delivered without further burdening current taxpayers. Over the last decade, Alpharetta’s debt per citizen quadrupled, while public safety staffing has fallen behind. We can-

not afford this trend to continue, I will focus on sound financial management, placing a premium on value, to deliver first class city services while keeping the tax burden low. 2: Housing cost is determined in large part by the cost of land, building supplies, labor and regulations. To the extent possible, and without creating an unsafe environment, the city could remove costly regulations; however, this is a relatively small portion of the cost. The cost of housing is a function of the greater economy; individual and isolated attempts by city governments are usually costly and ineffective. I will focus on our current citizens, listening to them, and work hard to make sure all Alpharetta families are able to live, work, and thrive. 3: First, one needs to acknowledge, Metro Atlanta has been, is, and will continue to be dependent on vehicular mobility. Forcing mobility pattern changes does not seem to work; instead, walkable options built with neighborhood input is essential. I will listen to the citizens and work to deliver walkable options in the most cost-efficient way. The recently built, $100K+, “scramble” intersection is a good example of an inefficient use of taxpayer money – frankly, that could have paid for hiring a patrol officer.

Post 2 Abu Jalloh Jalloh chose to present his information in a statement: I humbly present myself with hope and excitement, as a candidate for the position of counselor for this great city of Alpharetta. As most of you may know, this is

my second attempt at seeking your votes for the municipal elections. Even though my first ask did not come to fruition, my love for Alpharetta and Alpharettans has kept me motivated to ask again for you to give me the opportunity to serve you. I have been working in the biomedical industry for over a decade and have learned enough in my pursuit of the American Dream to prepare me for selfless public service. I started as an immigrant kid from Guinea/ Sierra

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Post 2 Michael Crupi Background: My background is in financial services. I began my career as a Portfolio Accountant for Municipal Bond Funds. After completing my college degree, CRUPI I went on to earn an M.B.A. at Salem State. Before starting my legal services business, I worked as Regional Vice President for CNA Life. As for my business, nearly all my income is out of state. So why share this? It means if elected, I could never cast a vote on City Council that I could profit from, nor would there ever be a conflict of interest. 1: In the last 8 weeks I’ve knocked on over 1,500 doors. The people of Alpharetta told me what their concerns are directly. I’ve posted the top 10 voter concerns for you to see on my site at michaelcrupi.com. The number 1 concern I am hearing is “city taxes are too high.” If elected, I will use my background in finance to work closely with the city’s finance director to implement cost saving measures, cutting taxes and streamLeone West Africa to the nearby state of Florida, where I pursued my university education alongside minimum wages. I moved to this great city in 2010 and at this stage I am a solid proof, just as the case with many of you, the American Dream is attainable. If you give the opportunity to serve this great city, I will fully dedicate myself to ensuring Alpharetta’s place as a wellmanaged city that is worth emulating in the Atlanta metro area and beyond.

lining the budget. As a homeowner in Alpharetta, those taxes are genuinely a priority to me. Lastly, I want to make this clear. I will not vote for any increase in taxes during my tenure if elected. 2: The answer to this question involves the law of supply and demand. There’s nothing we can do about this, and it’s a good thing. Your city government, employees, and school system have all done such a good job building this city that pricing for homes and rentals are on the rise. Regarding rental units, I know there are cities that put an annual cap on the percent amount a landlord can increase rent and that’s something that could be investigated. 3: Look at the amazing Greenway that connects the northern part of the city to the most southern part. We need to use the Greenway as our model for success. With the advent of electric bikes, more people will be using them to commute to work. If elected, I will work closely with Bike Alpharetta to expand and build more bike paths in the city. It would be great if every home in Alpharetta had direct access to a safe bike path that would lead directly to a local park nearby. Post 2 Brian Will Did not respond.

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Post 3 Douglas J. DeRito Background: Doug and his wife, Ann Marie, are longtime residents of Alpharetta and have been married for over 35 years. They are the proud parents of three children: Jenna, Douglas, DERITO and Matthew. Doug served as an Alpharetta City Councilman from 20012011. He graduated from Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y., where he holds a BBA-accounting degree. Doug is currently a Partner at Ryan LLC, a leading international tax consulting firm. 1: I believe we have 3 pressing challenges in the near-term. First, making certain we maintain the

proper level of Public Safety resources. We have fallen behind the national average per capita as recommended by the FBI, and the city’s growth has outpaced the number of police positions required to maintain the level of service we expect. Second, we need to focus on exercising our fiscal responsibility to maintain our AAA bond rating. Third, we need to invest capital on critical upgrades to our stormwater infrastructure due to aging systems around our city. Fourth, focus on re-development of the Northpoint corridor to sustain Alpharetta as a regional economic powerhouse. 2: The city has done a good job in managing the development of increased housing needs within our city. Our current zoning requirements attract investment in our

city and provides for various housing options for different levels of family income. However, we need to look at ways to provide housing options to young professionals who want to sustain a job in our city. The most recently updated Horizon 2040 Alpharetta Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which had a high level of resident and stakeholder input, determined that there was no consensus on how, we as a city, address housing affordability. My personal perspective is we need to first maintain our city’s long-term goal of requiring a level of having 68% owner-occupied homes in the city to no more than 32% rental units. As we grow as a city, and particularly looking at the upcoming re-development of the Northpoint corridor,

the city can continue working toward meeting our housing ratios above, while working towards improving housing affordability. I do not mean, nor would I support, low-income housing, rather; housing options that young professionals or families of various income levels can consider. 3: First and foremost, continue to invest capital in sidewalk interconnection. For example, we can make additional capital investments on improving sidewalk interconnection within the Windward area of the city, which would help improve access to amenities, businesses and corporate offices. We can continue to connect sidewalks and provide enhanced mobility options to connect our Parks, the Greenway, Alpha Loop, City Center and Avalon.

Post 3 Daniel McAlonan Background: Daniel McAlonan was born and raised in Alpharetta, unique among today’s very diverse Alpharetta residents. Daniel and his wife Supriya live with their yelMCALONAN low lab, Zoey, in downtown Alpharetta. A 15-year veteran of the IT field and recent vice-chairman of Alpharetta Board of Zoning Appeals, he is committed to helping serve the needs of all residents of Alpharetta.

1: It is clear to me that the city’s greatest challenge is how to redevelop the North Point Mall corridor. With tenants departing, anchors abandoning their spaces or going bankrupt, and an overall malaise falling upon the area, we can all see one of the city’s greatest gems of the ’90s and 2000s is quickly fading. To prevent a crash in property values and an increase in crime, we need to partner with the private sector so that the North Point area can be revitalized as soon as possible. This will require a heavy effort on both the city and a private party to be successful.

2: It’s no surprise to anyone looking at Alpharetta that housing prices have been skyrocketing in recent years. While this is clear evidence we’re in a seller’s market, it hurts those who are looking to move to the city. I would like to see an increase in affordable housing and single-family starter homes so that those who work in Alpharetta can also feel like they can call Alpharetta home. The city can contribute to these goals through partnering with the private sector and by enforcing workforce-friendly zoning requirements. 3: As a resident of downtown Alpharetta

whose company has an office across from Avalon, I’ve often enjoyed the 20-minute walk to work when the weather is pleasant. Our sidewalks, trails, and developing Alpha Loop system must be at the top of the priority list so we can help move Alpharetta residents and visitors around without the need of a car. Make no mistake, cars won’t be disappearing from Alpharetta any time soon, but the more we can allow for alternative transit modes (pedestrians, bikes, etc.), the less congested our roads will be, leading to our vision of Awesome Alpharetta!

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Post 3 Trey McConnell Background: I’m a North Atlanta suburb native and local custom single family home builder. My focus is to help Alpharetta develop effectively and efficiently. I have no ties to MCCONNELL anyone or any political movement in the city; I’m just a regular dude up the street trying to make a difference in the community. 1: Population density is surely going to be a challenge in the future. The current council has done a wonderful job of beginning the chapter of finding unique ways to not only house new residents, but also employ them. Going forward, however, there will be a need for some common sense strategies to connect the older neighborhoods in the area to the newer developments. Yes, there needs to be some barrier to entry to our city, but making it near impossible for people to modernize these established older neighborhoods may leave us looking at older buildings like south of Old Milton Parkway for some time. It will make it much harder to reach our goals in the land use plan.

2: Land in Alpharetta is already super valuable and high priced. Land development in the City of Alpharetta is very, very expensive. There are factors contributing to this that are not controllable, for example the rising cost of building materials and labor. The pandemic has intensified these factors. There are shortages of raw materials and labor throughout our country. However, there are factors in our own little city that make land development extremely burdensome for the average household earning less than $100,000. The developer might feel the pain up front, causing them to re-think doing a project to make the city better, and on top of that, if they do follow through with a project, that added cost of development is passed down to our residents. We want common sense rules for building. 3: Atlanta is a commuter city. Families live in Alpharetta and work throughout metro area. The city has done an impressive job of creating live, work, play environments and the alpha loop is a great example that has connected the area. However, if you can walk everywhere….we are going to be real tight. In theory it sounds great, but everyone in this city lives here because they can commute easily to multiple places in the metro area.

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GBI says Roswell teacher charged with rape may have more victims Warrants show teacher used candy, animals to lure students to class By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping Roswell police identify additional sexual assault victims who may be linked to a former local science teacher. Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault with intent to rape a child under 14, aggravated child molestation, sexual assault by persons in supervisory authority, enticing a child for indecent purposes and false imprisonment of a child less than 14. Roswell detectives, with help from the Holly Springs Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Vandel at his work at Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs Sept. 2. However, the assault of a seventhgrade student in his science and math class is reported to have occurred in March 2020, while Vandel was still teaching at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, according to arrest

warrants. The Roswell charter school serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Investigators believe there are more victims in Holly Springs, Canton, Woodstock, Valdosta, Duluth, Savannah and Midland, Georgia, as well as Opelika, Alabama. GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said the agency was asked to help because of the multijurisdictional implications. All the victims who have been identified so far were under the age of 15 when the incidents occurred, she said. The investigation into the Roswell case began Aug. 31. According to the warrants, the student reported to the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology that prior to the incident Vandel had been rubbing her shoulders and touching her breasts throughout the school year. But when the school reached out to the Division of Family and Children Services, the student’s mother said she never heard from them. The warrants also state Vandel’s classroom was moved from an outside trailer to a classroom inside the main building so that it “would not be so isolated.” This was after a school administrator allegedly said she felt uncomfort-

able that several girls were going to the trailer to spend time with Vandel during recess, lunch and after school. Another school employee told investigators Vandel kept roaches, lizards and a hedgehog in his classroom to encourage students to spend time with him when they were not in class and that he would consistently give them candy and ice cream when they did visit his classroom, according to the warrants. Vandel was either fired or resigned from the school, the warrants state, after the same school employee found chat sessions on his computer where he was “targeting a few specific girls and initiating conversation.” In 2007, Vandel requested early reinstatement of his teaching certificate but was denied. According to Georgia Professional Standards Commission meeting minutes, it was suspended for two years from 2006-2008 for violations including criminal acts, abuse of students and professional conduct. Other potential violations after his license was reinstated are unknown. Vandel was listed as a math, science and engineering teacher at the Lyndon Academy at the time of his arrest. The warrants state he was still giving students candy and ice cream and keep-

Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, holds a roach in his mouth in 2018, while teaching at the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell. ing animals in his classroom, where he regularly encouraged them to stop by to take care of the animals. Vandel is being held at the Fulton County Jail. He was denied bond at his first court appearance Sept. 3. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Roswell detective Cheryl Dickerson by email at cdickerson@roswellgov.com or by calling 770640-4453.

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Milton residents continue push to ‘fire’ Fulton County from running city’s elections By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Kevin Muldowney is one of five residents who said at the Oct. 18 City Council meeting they want the council to revisit a proposal to have Milton run its own elections starting in 2022. After hearing their concerns, Councilman Rick Mohrig requested that the matter be added to the Nov. 8 council work session agenda. “Kind of to formalize what we’ve been talking about so we can actually move forward or back away from it,” Mohrig said. The motion passed unanimously. In August, a group of residents told the City Council they did not support the city entering into a contract with Fulton County to conduct its municipal elections, citing questions of integrity in the 2020 General Election and added costs in this year’s agreement. Under the agreement, it will cost the city $84,000 to conduct the General Election. If a runoff is required, it will cost the city an additional $70,000, bringing the total to $154,000. The county is no longer reimbursing cities for ballots that are not cast by eligible voters. Runoff elections in Milton typically

draw less than 10% voter turnout. A recent feasibility study has determined that it would cost Milton about $120,000 to oversee its own elections using paper ballots and seven ballot boxes. City Manager Steve Krokoff told the council it would take five years to break even, according to the study. The council moved forward with the agreement with Fulton County, mainly because of the limited time and resources they had to prepare for the election on Nov. 2, but Muldowney said they should continue to pursue the matter to ensure “Milton’s voters are heard.” Other residents agreed. “As a citizen of Milton, I believe we should fire Fulton County from running our municipal elections,” Nia Corsten said. “The direct outcome would be better local elections with trusted results. Furthermore, they will be run much more efficiently and transparently. … This isn’t a political issue nor is it a Democrat or Republican issue. This is simply being good stewards of our taxpayer dollars.” Corsten referenced an internal audit that was released in August, showing 10 administrative and fiscal mismanagement issues by Fulton County’s elections board during the 2020 election cycle. They include a lack of standard

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of the party, and nobody could get past me because I was seven feet wide. Kathryn: Anything in the 80’s. Don’t even ask about my hairstyle. Perms rocked! Lastly, if you could tell your 16-year-old self something, what would it be? Brent: To not put too much stock in timelines. I was raised very traditionally, and I thought that I was going to meet my wife in college, get married right after we graduated then start a family a few years later, and it made me worried when I hadn’t met the right person by the time that I expected. My advice to the teenage me would be to just pour yourself into positive and worthwhile activities and that the result would be becoming who you are supposed to and meeting who you are supposed to all in its own time. Kathryn: Stop stressing. You’ll make it happen. I was so focused on my future, worrying about not achieving my goals, and how I was going to put myself through school that I didn’t stop to enjoy being 16. In hindsight, I realize that having a bit more faith would have gotten me to the same endpoint without all of the pressure I put on myself. Thank you to Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek for sharing a little more about themselves and congratulations again for winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist in North Fulton for 2021!

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Delayed Harvest trout season on the horizon

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Hard though it is to believe, Nov. 1 is just around the corner. I’m not quite sure how we got to November so quickly. But we did, and that’s good news for trout fishers. The reason? Delayed Harvest season is about to open in

Georgia! While trout fishing is now yearround in Georgia, and has been for some time, the “Delayed Harvest” season brings a treat all its own. “DH” streams, as they’re known, are special seasonal waters which are managed to provide a unique trout fishing experience through late fall, winter, and spring. These waters are too warm for trout during warmer months of the year. But once cold weather arrives, water temperatures in those DH sections drop enough to provide comfortable trout habitat. They’re then stocked with trout and managed under special regulations designed to provide good trout fishing during a time of year when trout fishing is not the first thought that comes to mind. Georgia’s Delayed Harvest season runs from Nov. 1 through May 14. During that time, these waters are managed under catch-and-release, artificials-only regulations. Only singlehook lures can be used, and all trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. On May 15, regular trout regulations take over, and the trout can be caught and kept — thus, “Delayed Harvest.” Where are Georgia’s Delayed Harvest waters? This season, four of Georgia’s streams include stretches that will be managed as part of the Delayed Harvest program. Starting in far northern Georgia and working our way south, they include the following: The stretch of the Toccoa River in Fannin County from 0.4 miles above Shallowford Bridge to 450 feet above the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access. A portion of the Chattooga River in northeastern Georgia, bordering South Carolina, from Ga. 28 upstream to the mouth of Reed Creek.. The section of Smith Creek extending downstream of Unicoi Lake to the Unicoi State Park boundary. The portion of Amicalola Creek on the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area from Steele Bridge Road downstream to Ga. 53.

These four streams offer a lot of variety in terms of the angling experience. Looking for easy access and kidfriendly water? Check out Smith Creek. Want to enjoy a midsize stream? Then Amicalola Creek may be for you. If you want a little bit bigger water, then the Toccoa DH is a good choice — and for more of a backcountry experience, check out the DH portion of the Chattooga. What sort of flies and lures work best? Fly fishers will do well with San Juan Worms, egg imitations such as the Y2K, and buggy-looking nymphs or flashy streamers. As the DH season moves along and the trout become educated, more traditional types of flies will probably work well too. Spin fishers can have good success with single-hook in-line spinners in silver, gold, or rainbow trout colors. Small crankbaits will do the job, too, but remember that a lure can only have a single hook. “But wait,” you say. “Aren’t you leaving something out?” Alas, yes. In years past, Georgia has had a fifth DH fishery too – the section of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta from Sope Creek (located downriver from Johnson Ferry Road) downstream to the Highway 41 Bridge. As you can imagine, that fishery has proven extremely popular with anglers in the Atlanta area. But there’s some sad news for Chattahoochee Delayed Harvest anglers, at least temporarily. This year, the Chattahoochee DH stretch will not be stocked. Several things led to that decision, including the recent outbreak of Whirling Disease among trout in Georgia’s Buford Hatchery. As a result of that outbreak and subsequent recovery measures, many thousands of trout were lost. That had a significant impact on Georgia’s DH stocking plans as fisheries managers worked to figure out the best way to use the fish that were available. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of trout to stock the Hooch DH in any meaningful way. Typically, the section receives about 50,000 trout over the course of a DH season. But I’m told that this year there are simply not enough trout to effectively stock the relatively enormous Chattahoochee DH. Trying to do so with only a small number of fish just wouldn’t make for a very good DH fishing experience, and if you combine that low number with high wintertime flows plus predation by striped bass,

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Hudson: Continued from Page 25 it’s easy to understand the decision to forego the Hooch for now. According to John Lee Thomson, Georgia DNR’s trout program coordinator, Georgia will draw on its available trout to stock the Amicalola, Toccoa and Smith Creek DH sections. South Carolina will take care of stocking the Chattanooga DH, a section of river Dunwoody Crier 10/21/21 Crossword which forms the Georgia/South Caro-

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lina border. That’s all good! Even so, I’ll miss that Delayed Harvest fishing on the Chattahoochee. I do dearly love the Hooch DH and have many great memories from those waters over the years. But these days, I try to look for the good news – the silver linings, if you will. Part of the good news here is that I’ll now be prodded into spending more time exploring Georgia’s other great DH waters. And that sounds like a lot of fun. I’ll let you know what I find, and I hope you’ll keep me posted on your DH PuzzleJunction. adventures too!

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City of Magic If you haven’t yet walked the early stage of the Alpha Loop, you should. It’s magic, pure magic. A few weeks ago, I spent a couple hours on a Sunday afternoon walking the Loop. I wanted to RAY APPEN spend unhurried time Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com simply experiencing it. So much of our time these days is spent being in a hurry, and that ruins so much. It’s also toxic. I started from my townhome, Victoria Station, behind Pure on Marietta Street, and walked a couple of blocks to the

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downtown Alpharetta Library, crossed the street to the paved walkway that is the current access point to the Loop. At that point, the Loop snakes through VoyseyHedgewood Properties’ incredibly successful downtown development. Haynes Bridge Road runs between the library and Voysey, and it is a heavily traveled road. Less than a minute into my Loop walk, after crossing Haynes Bridge, it felt like I had stepped into another dimension. I entered a fairly continuous tunnel-like canopy of trees that instantly buffered the sounds of downtown and invited one forward to discover what was around each bend. The Alpha Loop is being built by the City of Alpharetta and through private partnerships. The trail is modeled after Atlanta’s hugely successful Beltway and will ultimately form a connection of multi-use trails tying together four of the City’s main activity centers — Downtown, Avalon, Northwinds & North Point. When completed, the Loop will include an approximately 4-mile inner loop and a 7-mile outer loop that will connect almost every major destination within the city. It will epitomize the idea of “live, work, play” all in one connected place. One of the best things is the cost of

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creating the Loop is being funded by the private sector — the owners of commercially zoned land around which a significant percentage of the Loop will evolve. The developers want the Loop because ultimately it makes their office buildings, their residential housing projects, their retail brick-and-mortar more attractive, and therefore, more valuable. So, the city asks for those property owners to contribute land for the Loop in the form of rights-ofway and outright property contributions. In return, the owners typically get impactfee credits from the city. Property values — both residential and commercial — have exploded around the Atlanta Beltway since it was built. I think

it is fairly safe to assume the same thing should happen to property values in Alpharetta with the completion of the Loop. The Loop costs roughly $3.7 million dollars per mile to build. That does not include many special components that will be required. For example, at some point, a pedestrian tunnel or possibly a bridge over Haynes Bridge Road close to Ga. 400 will be built. So, while we can all be pleased with private sector funding for a very large part of the Loop, we also know that it will also require significant public funds as well. In essence, every public dollar that goes into the Loop is matched significantly by the private sector — more magic. Recently, one of the major private sector “partners” offered to contribute the land and also build out the Loop component as well! When the Loop is finished it will connect from numerous access points throughout the city. Wills Park, Downtown Alpharetta, The Maxwell, Northwinds, the future Marta Bus Rapid Transit Station will all be “on the Loop.” It will link to and go through Avalon, and then on to Northpoint Mall where it will connect to the Greenway, North Atlanta’s linear park that soon will stretch over 20 contiguous miles from Roswell through Alpharetta and into Forsyth County. Getting back to my Sunday afternoon Loop walk though, after passing over the pedestrian bridge that meanders through Voysey and runs parallel to Thompson Street, one immediately begins to encounter many of the “details” of the Loop that distinguish it from any other linear park like the Greenway. New retro cast iron benches are scattered in nooks and around bends frequently providing respite for anyone wishing to “pull up a chair.” I passed three wonderful murals painted on stacked stone walls. Lighting, both solar and traditional, already makes the trail user-friendly after dusk, and I think I spotted places for bikes to be secured. The landscaping — ranging from a

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Magic: Continued from Page 28 wide variety of trees to shrubs, grasses and more — line almost every foot of the path, creating a sense of tranquility and a “forest-like’ vibe. Give it a few years and it will be past magical. The landscaping efforts are nothing short of spectacular if you pay attention. It would be a stretch to say I was reminded of being in a botanical garden, but it was not that far from it. Roughly 10 minutes into my Loop walk, I rounded a corner and found myself facing, at least to me, a work of art — something bordering on a masterpiece of urban architecture and design. What I found was what can be done when really inspired planners and designers focus on converting what, at its core, is a water retention pond for all the development on Thompson Street. That is where I spent at least an hour sitting on a cast-iron swing in the sun people watching, thinking and simply enjoying. Swings and benches surround what is now a cultured wetland. Across from where I was sitting — across the “lake” — were more hardscaped facilities, including what looked like a small stone and brick amphitheater. Period lighting was installed, and the flora planted in the “wetlands area” was so inspired — cypress trees, marsh

The first and possibly the most important thing is to vote “yes” on the Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Bond on the ballot in November. Roughly $12 million of that $30 million bond is allocated to Loop development. That is a huge step in moving the Loop to completion and would cut years off the development time. The second thing is to also vote “yes” on the extension of the transportation sales tax. The TSPLOST is in large part what funds improvements in our traffic situation, maintenance of roads and mobility throughout the city. Another very important thing you can do is to encourage organizations you are a member of to adopt a component of the Loop. We’ll need organizations to sell and install bricks to raise money. We’ll need organizations to step up and help build a new Wacky World somewhere on the Loop and adopt other projects. Corporations will have opportunities for major naming rights to various components on the Loop and a number of other sponsorship opportunities that should pay off for years after the Loop is finished. We will keep you posted on the sponsorship opportunities as we firm them up. Please email us today to get on our “contact list” V — no commitment — just to get on the list. If you think your organization may want to participate at some point in the development of the Loop, please email us now to get on the list so we can keep you posted as progress is made and as opportunities arise. Send the name of your organization to AlphaLoopFoundation@gmail.com and RayAppen@Gmail.com and in the subject line please put “put us on the Loop list.” Solution

grasses, hardwoods, water plants and flowering shrubs — all obviously installed per some really talented landscape designer was simply breathtaking. I was reminded of a line from a T.S. Elliot poem that has stuck with me over the years. “People come and go, talking of Michelangelo.” I thought of that line because I was so struck by how happy and “awestruck” all the fellow Loop walkers appeared to be that Sunday afternoon. They seemed surprised, amazed, engaged, and, most of all, not in a hurry. “Blissed out” is an old ’60s term that comes to mind. I am not making this stuff up. You should have seen all their faces. This ‘Loop excites me, a lot. I think when it is done, it will be something that most of us will perhaps talk about to people we meet, talk about like proud parents talking about their kids. “Yes, I live in Alpharetta and yes, it is a really really special place. You should come check it out. Our Loop is breathtaking.” I have lots of ideas about the Loop. You will too. You see, we only have maybe 5% of it built so far, and already it is magic. We are at the beginning of a potential masterpiece, and we all have wide open opportunities to participate in what we create with this Loop. I personally hope we — the city — considers ameni-

ties like building another Wacky World playground somewhere on the Loop, or passive workout pods like Venice Beach in California. I personally would like to see outdoor classrooms, mini-amphitheater pods, health and wellness components of the Loop, and more. It is rare that one encounters the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something that could transform life for others. This Loop is one of those rare opportunities. Rotary clubs, other civic organizations, performance organizations, schools, medical groups, what mark do you want to leave on the Loop? It’s an open book right now. We’re listening.

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