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Milton Scratch…fresh restaurant has begun a series of campaigns that allows customers to purchase meals for first responders. Owner Kelley Hughes says the eatery, located in the Windward Way Shopping Center, has had to adapt to restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, but she has embraced the changes to create a new level of service that allows patrons to participate in community service. Read more, Page 6
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two brothers were cited for racing on Ga. 9 when Alpharetta police responded to a three-car crash along the state route Oct. 20. According to a police report, traffic cam footage showed a black BMW coupe speeding through the intersection at Mayfield Road slam into a Toyota Corolla turning left onto Ga. 9. The BMW careened into a tree at such a high rate of speed that the tree fell onto the vehicle. Tyson Talley, 22, of Ball Ground, was identified as the driver of the BMW. He told officers he was traveling with the flow of traffic when the Corolla turned in front of him. Miles Talley, 24, of Alpharetta, was trailing behind his brother in a blue BMW
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Verbal exchange erupts following traffic dispute ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police responded to reports of a road rage altercation at the Park 83 by Cortland apartments on Oct. 20. According to a police report, a 39-yearold woman said as she was entering the apartment complex along Calibre Creek Parkway, a Mercedes Benz SUV was traveling the wrong way toward the front gate. The woman said she honked at the SUV and told the driver she was going the wrong way. That sparked an exchange of unpleasantries between the two women. The victim said she drove away and the motorist followed her to her apartment. She claimed the other driver yelled vulgarities at her, said she could “buy and sell her,” and threatened to beat her up, according to the report. The victim said the driver heckled her until she told her she had a concealed carry permit. The motorist then drove away. A neighbor who witnessed the exchange took a picture of the Mercedes SUV license plate. According to the police report, the vehicle was registered to a 29-year-old Roswell woman. No arrests were made as the victim declined to pursue charges, the report stated.
coupe. He also denied speeding at the time of the collision. But a witness told police they saw the two BMWs speeding through the intersection, and the traffic cam showed them swerving through traffic, changing lanes in a reckless manner, the police report stated. Investigators reconstructed the crash scene and determined Tyson Talley was traveling about 83 mph, while Miles Talley was going almost 81 mph. The speed limit along that area of Ga. 9 is 45 mph, the report stated. Both men were ticketed for racing on a highway and reckless driving. The 39-year-old Alpharetta woman driving the Corolla was cited for failure to yield while turning left, according to the report. No one was injured in the wreck.
DUI & Drug arrests Jimmie Van Robinson, 29, of Pembrooke Circle, Alpharetta, was cited Oct. 19 on Ga. 400 for two counts of DUI, open container violation and failure to maintain lane. Roderrick Leon Jackson, 38, of Broomfield, Colorado, was arrested Oct. 20 on Holcomb Bridge Road for DUI, too fast for conditions and
North Carolina man taken in gift card scam MILTON, Ga. — A North Carolina man filed a report Oct. 20 that he had been swindled out of $3,500 by a scammer in Milton. According to a police report, the man said someone claiming to be a marshal called him and told him to cancel his Target account because of identity fraud. The victim said the caller also told him to purchase $3,500 in gift cards from the store, so he bought seven $500 gift cards from a Target in North Carolina on Oct. 18. He said he called the suspect back and provided the gift card codes over the phone. He became suspicious afterward. When he called Target’s corporate line, he learned that the gift cards had already been cashed at a Target store in Milton, the police report indicated. The man said he later received another call from someone telling him to buy another $3,000 Target gift card, but he
failure to maintain lane. Monique Elizabeth Hinson, 48, of Polar Rock Avenue SW, Atlanta, was arrested Oct. 25 on Atlanta Street for DUI and hit and run. Matthew Allen Clingan, 37, of Wesley Mill Place, Villa Rica, was arrested Oct. 25 on Holcomb Bridge Road for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related objects and windshield/windshield wiper violation. decided to go to the Milton Police Department to report the fraudulent activity.
Police respond to altercation between UPS employees ROSWELL, Ga. — Police responded to calls of a fight between two employees at the UPS Customer Center along Old Ellis Road Oct. 21. According to a police report, both men accused the other of ignoring their calls over the work radio system. One employee, aged 35, described the fight as a “tussling match” between the two men. That employee had a red scratch mark on his neck. The other man, 67, claimed his coworker punched him in the face and headbutted him. Management at the UPS center claimed they overheard the 67-year-old man say he had a gun in his car. But the worker said he never made that claim. Neither man wished to press charges, and police made no arrests, according to the report.
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Alpharetta deals for land destined for future transit station North Point developer donates 2 acres to city By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta has pitched a stake for a future MARTA transit station at North Point Mall, and it comes to the city at no cost. The 2-acre site is being donated to the city as part of an agreement approved Oct. 26 with Brookfield Properties. The City Council voted unanimously to grant the real estate management firm a one-year extension to begin construction on up to 300 rental units as part of its redevelopment at the mall. The luxury apartments at 1000 North Point Circle are part of a major overhaul that will include new, freestanding retail and restaurants and a multi-use trail system with tie-ins to nearby trails and
the Big Creek Greenway. Brookfield won approval for the plan in February 2019, about a year after it purchased the mall property from General Growth Properties in a deal estimated at about $15 billion. One of the conditions the city placed on the new development called for Brookfield to begin construction on the rental units by February 2021 or the buildings would convert to “for sale” use. Kathryn Zickert, an attorney representing Brookfield Properties, said the developer had been on course to meet the deadline. She said representatives met with the city’s Design Review Board and applied for a land disturbance permit in October 2019. The onset of COVID-19 has complicated the time schedule, however, she said. “Obviously, you guys want to keep us honest, and we should have to pull a permit for something in the reasonably foreseeable future in order to earn that
right,” Zickert said. The revised conditions now call for construction on the apartments to begin by February 2022. The land donation is good until the end of 2028. If MARTA indicates the property is not needed or if the transit agency has not begun construction of a station by then, ownership of the land converts back to Brookfield. While the transit provider does not have a solid proposal for rail service in Alpharetta, MARTA has laid plans to extend bus rapid transit up and down Ga. 400, installing stations along the way, as part of the state’s express lanes project. The $1.6 billion express lane project is in the development stage and is not set for completion until 2026. City officials were happy to support the Brookfield deal. “North Point Mall has been a big part of this community’s success over the last 30 years…and I can’t imagine the
challenges that you all are facing with the capital markets and retail markets,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said. But Councilman Ben Burnett went further, calling the land donation an insurance policy that will keep transit isolated to the commercial corridor and out of residential neighborhoods. Speaking before the council meeting, Burnett stressed the importance of committing a piece of land for the purpose of transit. Before now, he said, the city ultimately had little say in whether transit — bus rapid transit or train — would come to the area. “This gives the City of Alpharetta its best chance to negotiate in good faith with our transit partners to strive to protect our residential neighborhoods,” he said. “We just wanted to be in a position to say that if you’re going to forcefeed me this, I’m at least going to have a strategic plan on where to put something that I may or may not want.”
White Forsyth man confronts past racism to support Black cause By TIFFANY GRIFFITH newsroom@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Zack Arias joined thousands of other Georgians Oct. 20, waiting in line to cast an early ballot. But it caught national attention when he was forced to wait an additional 10 minutes because of his apparel. Arias was told he couldn’t vote because of the Black Lives Matter T-shirt he was wearing. A Sharon Springs poll worker told him the shirt made a political statement, and he was considered an activist. If Arias wanted to vote, he would have to take off the shirt. “Black Lives Matter is not a political statement,” Arias said. “It’s a statement about humanity.” He captured the interaction on cell phone video and noted there was a black couple waiting in line ahead of him. “I was sitting there thinking, what
do they think that someone saying that their lives matter is getting pulled out of line,” Arias said. “I kind of wonder if he would have had the courage to tell a Black person not to wear that shirt.” Arias said he knew he had a right to vote while wearing the shirt. He was soon addressed by what he called a second, more gracious manager, who checked the polling policies and allowed him in to vote. The Georgia native, who is White, won’t assume why the first poll worker prevented him from voting. But once the moment went viral, Arias also dealt with criticism from his neighbors. “I’m just standing up for my rights. Isn’t that what everybody is saying?” Arias said. “But then I stand up for my rights, and one lady on Nextdoor said she was going to contact the county elections office and have my vote undone. Because I wore a T-shirt she disagrees with.”
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Arias won’t call Forsyth County a racist place, but he believes bigotry exists. He said there’s also a history, noting the county’s infamous 1987 appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show for excluding Black people from the community. “I’ve grown up knowing that Forsyth County is a sundown county,” Arias said, meaning you didn’t want to be out after dark if you are a person of color. He also admits to his own racist behavior in the past. “I grew up here in the South, and you make ethnic jokes and use ethnic slurs, and get a laugh out of people,” Arias said. “I grew up with family that would say, ‘Well you know, them Black people’ this or that. And, ‘You can’t really trust what a Black person says.’” Arias said he, like many Whites, took issue with the rise in discussion over “White privilege.” “I had that very first White, kneejerk reaction of, ‘I’m not privileged. I’ve worked hard for everything. No one’s giving me anything because I’m White,’” Arias said. He began doing research online to add his argument to the socio-economic debate. Instead, Arias came across Dixon White on YouTube, who he described as a White redneck who sat in his truck and explained White privilege. “What hurt at that moment was, I’d heard all of these arguments before, but it took a White man to tell me,” Arias said. “It took a White man for me to understand it and take it to heart.” Researchers at the University of
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Forsyth County resident Zack Arias says he is proud to expound on his call to end racism, one person at a time.
Dayton School of Law define White privilege as a right, advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by White persons beyond the common advantage of all others, an exemption in many particular cases from certain burdens or liabilities. Amid the racial unrest of 2020, the YMCA took the initiative to provide communities with resources for Unlearning Systemic Racism — ymca.net/unlearning. It includes workshops and a Harvard Quiz to analyze where respondents stand on their own anti-racist journey. It
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Roswell to rid comprehensive planning of racial inequities By MATT BRUCE newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell city leaders will attempt to tackle racism embedded in official practices as they draw up the city’s policy playbook for the next 20 years. The city is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, the document that regulates and guides the city’s approach to everything from transportation to public safety and housing. City leaders, for the first time, are intent on incorporating safeguards against cultural bias into the comprehensive plan, which is poised to drive policy in Roswell through 2040. At an Oct. 26 meeting, the City Council discussed the prospect of expanding the plan to include a full-scale examination process known as a racial equity impact assessment. “I am so proud to see the city moving forward with actually doing the work to end systemic racism rather than just paying it lip service,” Sandra Sidhom, a former Roswell mayoral candidate now living in Alpharetta, told council members. “We’re going to be highlighting and looking at these issues through a racial lens. We’re going to make sure that everybody has a voice, and everybody’s needs are considered, especially people of color.” Updating the comprehensive plan is an extensive, multi-phased process that Roswell undergoes every five years. The last update came in 2016. The City Council must adopt the newest tweaks to the plan by October 2021, according to state regulations. This time around, an aspect of the updates will focus on staving off racial inequalities. That will come by virtue of analyzing proposed policies, programs, planning and budgetary decisions. Zoning and land use regulations have historically been trouble spots where discriminatory practices flourished, according to city documents. Redlining was used as a tool to section off neighborhoods from certain ethnic groups. Meanwhile, a major drawback of fair housing is that regulations all but eliminate housing choice from the process for residents. Sonja Trauss, executive director of a San Francisco-based nonprofit that focuses on making fair and affordable housing more accessible, told council members part of her mission includes integrating communities. She thanked the city investing in a policy initiative built to thwart discrimination. “It really is a wonderful practice and it’s really wonderful that Roswell is doing this because you don’t have to,” she said.
City leaders, for the first time, are intent on incorporating safeguards against cultural bias into the comprehensive plan, which is poised to drive policy in Roswell through 2040. “It really does show a commitment to trying to make the world a better place.” The city defined its proposed racial equity impact assessments as “a systematic examination of how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision.” Roswell plans to deploy the analyses as a tool to sniff out and minimize institutional practices that have unintended consequences that are detrimental to minority communities. The first phase calls for reviewing the city’s comprehensive plan to identify racial or cultural bias and possibly adding new policies to foster equality. Phase two will be a diagnostic study of the city’s development codes to detect discriminatory language there. It will cost about $18,000 to implement those first two phases, which are short-term initiatives slated to be part of the updates for the 2040 comprehensive plan. The final phase is a long-term goal. The city intends to develop a framework to conduct racial equity impact assessments on all future policy decisions. Council members reached a consensus to set in motion phase one and two during a Sept. 30 Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting. But during the Oct. 26 meeting, Councilman Marcelo Zapata proposed that the city start with phase three of the initiative. “The frame goes first,” Zapata said. “If you don’t have a frame, how do you build a house? If you don’t have a frame, how do you build a car?” Mayor Lori Henry said phase one has already been funded and is already underway. Councilman Michael Palermo said the racial and cultural policy assessments can provide the city a “clear scope” and “big picture” perspective for their decisions. “It sounds like every single person wants to make sure that this is step one and really making sure that we have that right first step so that we’re setting ourselves up for success in those next steps,” he said.
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Protecting Your Power Bill from a Cable Industry Hike Eighty-two years ago, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (Sawnee EMC) began providing a “service” to individuals who lacked access to a basic life necessity, electricity. Community members came together and pooled their resources to create Sawnee and other Georgia EMCs to meet this need and get power out to rural areas that did not have it. The transformational effect of receiving electric service in the 1930’s and 1940’s was nothing short of a “miracle.” Sawnee’s service area is now far from rural. We serve approximately 185,000 member-owners in Forsyth, Cherokee, Dawson, Fulton, Gwinnett, Lumpkin, and Hall counties. You should know that a debate is currently underway at the Georgia Public Service Commission about the rental rates that cable companies pay EMCs for the use of their poles. These for-profit, national cable companies have the ability to deliver broadband across Georgia at existing pole attachment rates. However, they have made a conscious business decision not to do so; putting “profits” over “people.” They hide behind the false narrative that the Georgia EMCs’ pole attachment rental rate is “THE” impediment to broadband (rates that these very cable companies negotiated and agreed upon). We all know this is false, and not the reason “why” Georgia has large areas with no broadband. People and need drive expansion, not pole rates. Georgia EMCs get the revenue required to operate their cooperative from their member-owners. Through paying their monthly electric bills, members fund everything they do, including providing the poles that the cable companies use, enjoy, and from which they derive their profits. In their effort to avoid paying their fair share of the costs of using our poles, the for-profit, national cable companies are asking the Public Service Commission to force EMCs to give them a discount; thus taking money out of the pockets of our hard-working member-owners. Placing the added burden of giving for-profit cable entities higher profit margins at the expense of Georgia’s EMC customers across the state will not promote the deployment of broadband. Rather, reducing pole attachment rates will only serve to line the pockets of cable companies who do not live, work or support the communities where the EMCs of Georgia serve. Sawnee EMC is here to protect your power bill from this cable industry hike. Sincerely, Michael A. Goodroe President and CEO, Sawnee EMC
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On Oct. 9, Scratch...fresh owner Kelley Hughes gave customers the opportunity to purchase meals at a discounted price for all first responders, including police and fire as well as emergency medical technicians.
Local restaurant allows customers to purchase meals for first responders By ADAM DARBY newsroom@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty and forced many businesses to change the way they operate. Milton Scratch…fresh took things a step further and provided customers a chance to give back to those who keep everyone safe. On Oct. 9, owner Kelley Hughes gave customers the opportunity to purchase meals at a discounted price for all first responders, including police and fire as well as emergency medical technicians. “The ‘buy a first responder meal’ promotion came to mind as we witnessed customers offering to purchase police officers their meal; sometimes more than one customer offering for a single officer,” Hughes said. “We started the program…with a goal of selling 1,000 meals. The response to the ‘buy a first responder a meal’ has seen an outpouring of support from our community.” Hughes said she intends to continue the campaign and distribute meals for the rest of the year with “love and compassion” as their goal. She said the “over-worked and under-appreciated” first responders deserve free meals throughout the holidays. “The Scratch...fresh family feels this
is a way of showing the community’s support, as well as ours, during this difficult year of such unrest,” Hughes said. “Scratch...fresh is very humbled and appreciates the community for the support shown during the pandemic shutdown; supporting us while curbside only and helping us give back to our first responders now.” This is not the only change Hughes has made to their business model. With many local businesses left in a state of panic, Scratch…fresh embraced the change to create a new normal. What started as a restaurant known for serving fresh breakfast and lunch options has evolved into something new. In addition to their original business hours, they are now serving an entirely new menu for dinner customers from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “The pandemic has offered many challenges for our community and businesses. We chose to find the silver lining,” Hughes said. “Although scared, we updated, renovated, and added a steak house…We now have sit-down service. No more waiting in line. A fresh new look. The same great food with a few twists and a fabulous dinner service offering steaks, shrimp, pot roast, beer, and wine.” Scratch…fresh is at 12890 Ga. 9, suite 160. For more information, call 678-393-9059.
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Young Men’s Service League partners with local charities By PHOEBE LIU newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The newly painted sign at the Nicholas House says it all — “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” The mothers and sons of the Alpharetta Young Men’s Service League, who created the mural, have certainly been kind — even the pandemic didn’t stop the volunteer organization from serving the community through its Ultimate Gift project. Young Men’s Service League is a national nonprofit organization that encourages high school-age men and their mothers to volunteer in their communities while growing mother-son relationships. The goal of the Ultimate Gift project is for each Young Men’s Service League chapter to partner with one charity on a one-day project that represents a major offering to their community. This month, the league’s Alpharetta chapter partnered with two local charities — the Nicholas House and Meals by Grace — for its Ultimate Gift. More than 200 moms and sons in the Alpharetta Young Men’s Service League spent Oct. 24 performing external repairs
on the Nicholas House, a local homeless shelter. The following weekend, the group volunteered at the free meal delivery program Meals by Grace. “It’s an organization coming together on a concentrated effort with our 200-plus members going to a facility and making a big transformation, something only 200 people could do,” said Rebecca Reed, Ultimate Gift Committee chairwoman for Alpharetta Young Men’s Service League. Planning for the two projects has been ongoing for several months, Reed said. The chapter engaged the philanthropies as well as their neighbors, sponsors and donors — all while observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Reed said the chapter dedicated its Ultimate Gift to the Nicholas House and Meals by Grace because they were “amazing organizations” with a track record of success in their missions. The Nicholas House provides shelter for more than 600 homeless parents and children every year, with an emphasis on keeping families together. Rodriquez Foster, volunteering and marketing coordinator for the Nicholas House, said the two organizations’ missions overlap in that their motiva-
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On Oct. 24, the Young Men’s Service League volunteers repaired fences, railings and picnic tables, cleaned and reorganized a shed and painted the mural at the Nicholas House. tion is about maintaining and nurturing familial connections. He said Reed asked them what they needed most. The conversation led to the Oct. 24 event, where Young Men’s Service League volunteers repaired fences, railings and picnic tables, cleaned and reorganized a shed and painted the mural. Reed said the League’s business sponsors, Maximum Impact, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Target and Lowe’s provided discounts or donated supplies. Foster said the group was characterized by “willing spirits and willing hearts,” adding he hopes to continue a partnership with the chapter well into the future. The mothers and sons were sched-
uled to complete the second part of their Ultimate Gift project Oct. 31 with Meals by Grace, which serves Forsyth County children and their families who are in need and have limited or unreliable transportation. Meals by Grace cofounder Stephen Daniels said the Young Men’s Service League chapter volunteered to clean and help replenish the food pantry, replace deteriorating plastic shelving, and create healthy recipe cards and signage that promotes healthy eating. Daniels said the Young Men’s Service League is a regular partner and that its members are “the epitome of what a volunteer should be.”
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‘A slice of Italy’: Café serves up authentic Italian culture at new bistro By MATT BRUCE newsroom@appenmediagroup.com
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The scent of freshly baked pepperoni and focaccia bread welcomes you as you enter. You’re quickly greeted by a Vespa, the iconic Italian motorized scooter, showcased near the front door. The serenade of Mediterranean folk music spills out to the outdoor patio. Portraits and paintings hanging inside conjure imagery of Venetian canals, Roman courtyards, cobblestoned Bologna back alleys and scenic row houses in Tuscany. If the walls inside Café de Bono could speak, they would sing an Italian ballad. The family-owned café became the newest addition to Alpharetta’s Watercrest Village shopping plaza along North Main Street in June. The eatery is steeped in traditional Italian heritage. That’s by design. Basset Elarbi is Café de Bono’s guiding force. The menu includes soups, salads, pastries, Italian coffee, espresso and light meals like paninis, piadinis, pizza, Italian croissants, authentic mozzarella and parmesan. From the food to the music and décor, Elarbi intends to create the atmosphere for an authentic Italian experience. “I want to bring the Italian feel to this place, so it will be unique in that sense,” he said. “People can come here to feel that culture. We’re trying to bring a slice of Italy to Atlanta. So I want people to be able to enjoy that without having to travel.” Elarbi is a native of Tripoli, Libya, a picturesque seafront city just across the Mediterranean from Sicily. Italy colonized Libya in 1911 and laid
631 North Main St, Suite 104, Alpharetta (Watercrest Village shopping plaza) Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Sunday (678) 404-7704 www.cafedebono.com stake to the North African country until 1947. Elarbi grew up in the capital city at a time when the nation was reckoning with its reclaimed independence. During the colonization period and even after World War II, Italians continued to immigrate to his homeland en masse. Elarbi was immersed in Italian culture as a child and said he became fascinated with the architecture, fashion, flowery language and elegance of his neighboring nation. “It grows with you and becomes a part of you,” Elarbi said. “The Italian culture was really an attractive culture. The language, the music, the taste, the food, the sense of design. Everything. ‘Dulce vida’ they call it in Italian: it means ‘sweet life.’ “This is exactly the reflection of that,” he added. “I would not be able to design something like this if I did not grow up there.” That sentiment is apparent even in Cafe de Bono’s moniker. Elarbi named the restaurant after Galleria de Bono, a historic Tripoli shopping mall built as a scaled down version of the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II plaza in Milan. “I wanted the Italian-Libyan connection because I am Tripolitanian, Libyan,” he said. “So I said what can I do to bring
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Basset Elarbi stands in front of his family owned restaurant, Cafe de Bono. The Italian-style café opened June 5 inside the Watercrest Village shopping plaza in Alpharetta.
both of them together.” Elarbi emigrated to the United States and spent decades living in Texas. But after longtime Libyan dictator Col. Muammar Gaddafi was killed and his regime was overthrown in 2011, Elarbi and his family returned home to help rebuild their homeland. They spent seven years in Libya, but instability and increasing violence forced the family to flee and return to U.S. soil. They moved to North Atlanta in 2018,
and Elarbi decided to fulfill his lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. It was a dream borne from his years working in fine dining restaurants overseas as a college student. But the timing of his decision to chase his dream presented an unforeseen hurdle. Construction of Café de Bono began early this year, before COVID-19 forced shutdowns that crippled restaurants nationwide. By the time the pandemic hit, they’d invested too much time and money into the business to turn back. The Italian café opened June 5, as Georgia’s second wave of the contagion set in. By the time Gov. Brian Kemp lifted statewide restrictions and allowed restaurants to fully reopen, several of the surrounding shops in the Watercrest Village plaza had shut down. On top of that, customers were leery about dining at the unfamiliar café because of the pandemic. Both impacted the business. Elarbi said his family was forced to spend their rainy-day contingency in the first few months just to stay afloat. “Before the coronavirus, we had a good reputation,” Elarbi said of the plaza. “I used to talk to people during construction. The shopping center itself was a good source of business. But some of the shops closed.” But customers have started to take notice and are trickling in more regularly. Elarbi is considering adding a breakfast menu and expanding hours to attract more business. All in all, the goal remains the same: to offer the area a unique blend of Italian culture. “This place has its own character,” he said. “It’s a touch of classic Italy, with a modern touch.”
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Fall is here. Be deer-aware! Fall is here, and I’ve got proof scattered all over my yard. Yes, it’s that time of year when all the leaves let go of their trees and fall gently through the air (“fall” — get it?) to blanket my little corner of the STEVE HUDSON world. Yeah, they’re Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net pretty, at least until I have to rake ’em up. Then they’re just a pain that keeps me from doing other things I’d rather be doing — things like hiking in the mountains, where I can appreciate fall leaves more efficiently, on a much grander scale, and with no raking involved. To do so, of course, I’ve got to drive to the mountains. Ordinarily that’s a lot of fun. But this time of year it comes with a risk that I need to tell you about. “Oh no!” you say. “Another risk? An additional danger? Something else to worry about in 2020, the year of pandemics and hurricanes and alien murder hornets?” Sorry, but yes. This time of year, you’ve also got to worry about deer. Here’s what happens. With the arrival of fall, deer fall in love and deer activity peaks. They seem to be everywhere: along trails, by creeks, out in the woods, and, often, standing on the shoulder of the road. Sure, those roadside deer ought to be watching for cars. After all, it’s our road. But fall deer are not the smartest creatures on God’s green earth. You see, fall deer are deer in love, and deer in love have other things on their minds. They’ll chase one another hither and thither, and if their path happens to cross the road, then that’s just the way it is. They aren’t watching out for us, so it becomes our job to watch out for them. “Motorists should be alert and pay close attention to roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of year for deer movement,” notes Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist with DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division.
The scary thing is that it happens before you know it. There you are, riding along, minding your own business, when a deer runs out in front of you. BAM! It’s happened to me three times. One encounter totaled my favorite fishing truck, even though I was only going about 19 miles an hour. I was fine, but the truck was done for. I’ve never quite forgiven the deer of the world for that. Then it happened to one of my kids. He was driving home about dusk, going slow, when — BAM! — there’s a deer. That one totaled the family minivan just weeks after we’d paid it off. Daylight Savings Time doesn’t help either. When we “fall back” for daylight savings time, rush hours tend to fall during the same hours in which white-tailed deer are most active, dawn and dusk. To deal with all those careless deer, Georgia DNR offers some suggestions. First, remember that deer are unpredictable. They can appear from nowhere, and even a deer standing quietly by the side of the road may suddenly bolt into your path. Also remember that one deer often means more deer. “Deer often travel in groups,” Killmaster notes, “so if a deer crosses the road ahead of you, there is a good chance that another will follow.” Often, he adds, it’s that second deer that gets hit. If a deer runs in front of your car but it’s too late to avoid a collision, Georgia DNR recommends that you “slow down as much as possible to minimize damage — resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer, as this may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle.” So be “deer aware” when you go outside to savor this fall weather. That’s what I did one day last week. It was a good trip with no deer encounters. And I even found a new-to-me waterfall! It’s a great waterfall, easy to get to and photograph, and I want to tell you all about it. But that’ll have to wait till next time. Till then, enjoy fall — and watch out for those deer!
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“I want people to see me at the grocery store and say, ‘There’s a White dude that’s not against me. He’s a neighbor that’s got my back,’” Arias said. He proudly participated in protests with Forsyth County United following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He’s also committed to raising his children to respect all people, all faiths, genders, and any way someone wants to live. “We have to bring more compassion and empathy to this world,” Arias said. At the same time, Arias is creating boundaries with other family members, and not discussing politics. Just like it took another White man to explain racial injustice to him, Arias wants to educate other White people, one conversation at a time. “I need to keep having conversations with people until they understand Black Lives Matter isn’t a political thing anymore, and it doesn’t trigger people into getting all up in arms about it or getting pulled out of a voting line,” Arias said. Forsyth County is progressing, he said, and he is confident it will one day be a place where Black people can be comfortable.
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sign. And sellers don’t always realize that they too should be proactive when it comes to inspections. I like to provide a pre-market preparation list for my sellers that includes items like having a seasonal HVAC service, changing burned-out light bulbs, and addressing plumbing leaks. Lastly, be sure to schedule all inspections, including the final walkthrough, with as much communication as possible. 3. Make Logistics a priority. It may seem sensible to wait to schedule movers or utility transfers until you feel that
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Moving: Continued from Page 13 a perfect opportunity for those looking to invest. With low mortgage rates and sellers more willing to negotiate, having a top real estate professional will allow you to find and take advantage of the best deals in the marketplace. 5. Budget Moving Services A huge advantage of having an excellent REALTOR® is their connections to various industry and service professionals. Our agents can connect you with movers,
moving boxes, as a Realtor®, my personal move took a lot of work, planning, and coordination. Of course everything works out and you get unpacked, but believe me when I tell you ‘I’ve been there.’ This year my team will help over a hundred clients buy and sell homes, and we have been a trusted resource to make the process smooth and enjoyable for nearly two decades. I hope these tips are helpful to you. For more information and a list of our recommended vendors and resources, visit us at thecuenyteam. com. Good luck with your next move! painters, contractors, designers, etc. who are not only top-notch in their fields, but they are also people they trust. Additionally, our agents can give you professional advice regarding your moving budget! Even though our world faces turbulent times, the real estate industry has not slowed. By applying these tips, the strain and stress of moving can be lessened. If you have questions about the real estate market or need help buying or selling your home, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to help! Compiled and edited by Holly Haynes, Marketing Coordinator
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FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 49, KING’S RIDGE 13
Paladins roll over Tigers to remain undefeated By ZACH SHUGAN news@apppenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Fellowship Christian’s football team pulled up to King’s Ridge Christian School less than 15 minutes before kickoff, and once the game started, the Paladins quickly cut to the chase. Fellowship scored a touchdown on the third play from scrimmage and scored three other times in the opening quarter, to jump out to a 28-0 lead. The Paladins went on to win 49-13 to continue their undefeated season and inch one game closer to their fourth region title in five years. “I’m very proud of the effort on both sides [of the ball],” Fellowship head coach Al Morrell said. “The kids executed well and did what they’re capable of doing.” As for the last-minute arrival, Morrell said he wanted to try something different, something that he hoped would get in the heads of the King’s Ridge players. The team warmed up at its own field and then rode over to King’s Ridge from Roswell. “It’s kind of like a little ambush attack,” Morrell said. “The other team wonders where you are before the game, and then you show up and play. [The players] got excited when I told them we were doing it.” The Fellowship bus pulled up behind the stadium around 7:15, followed by a caravan of parents and fans. The Paladins took the field for the first time a few minutes before kickoff and quickly stretched, and then it was time to play. Senior quarterback Eli Hildebrandt connected with Brady Niblock on a screen pass, which went 35 yards for the Paladins’ first score of the night one minute into the game. After Fellowship forced King’s Ridge into a three-and-out on its first drive,
Josh Cole scored the second touchdown of the night on a 3-yard rush, giving the Paladins a 14-point lead less than four minutes into the game. Fellowship forced another King’s Ridge punt on the next drive, and when the Paladins got the ball, they needed only one play to score. Senior Murphy Reeves took a handoff 67 yards for his first touchdown of the night, putting Fellowship in charge 21-0. The Paladins took a 28-0 lead following an interception by Jordan Brewer that set up the offense inside the red zone. Reeves then scored his second touchdown for Fellowship. King’s Ridge broke the shutout early in the second quarter when junior Josh Flynn intercepted a Hildebrandt pass that was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Flynn returned the interception deep into Fellowship territory, setting up a field goal for junior Logan Hewlett to put the Tigers on the board. Fellowship responded with their fifth touchdown. Reeves scored his third touchdown of the half on a 3-yard dive up the middle to extend the Paladins’ lead to 35-3. The Paladins recovered a King’s Ridge fumble on the ensuing drive, setting up their offense inside Tigers territory. Fellowship scored for the final time of the first half when senior Lawson Haigler took a pass from sophomore quarterback Caleb McMickle and scored from 12 yards out to put Fellowship ahead 42-3. With the outcome presumably settled, Fellowship and King’s Ridge played a quick second half. While the first half featured 15 separate drives, the teams combined for four drives in all the second half. Each possessed the ball twice and kept the ball on the ground to let the clock run.
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Fellowship senior Lawson Haigler runs with the ball following a reception during the Paladins' Oct. 30 win over King's Ridge. The Tigers scored on both of their drives in the second half. Hewlett connected on a field goal from 41 yards, and the Tigers scored with a minute left in the game on a short rushing touchdown. Fellowship found the end zone once in the second half on a 1-yard touchdown run by Reeves, his fourth score of the night. Reeves, who has attended Fellowship Christian School since he was in kindergarten, surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the season and earned his 16th touchdown of the season. He became the school’s all-time leading rusher in an Oct. 9 win over St. Francis with over 4,000 yards in his varsity career. He never imagined reaching the milestone, and at one point following an injury his freshman year, he even
contemplated giving up on the sport and focusing on lacrosse. He stuck with football. Now he’s the top rusher in school history and a veteran leader on a Fellowship team seeking its first state title in program history. “I think we have a great chance for a state championship” Reeves said. “It’s just great teamwork all around.” Before the Paladins have a shot at the state championship, they’ll need to wrap up their region. Fellowship (8-0, 3-0) plays Nov. 6 at home against Mount Pisgah (4-3, 1-0). A win over the Patriots clinches a region title for the Paladins and a No. 1 seed in the Class A-Private state playoffs. King’s Ridge (2-3, 0-2) plays at home against St. Francis (1-5, 0-1).
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Raiders outlast Longhorns to earn state finals berth By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Alpharetta and Lambert faced off on Halloween day in the Class 7A volleyball semifinals. One team’s season had to come to an end, while the other would advance to the state championship. Alpharetta took the first two sets and seemed on the brink of sweeping the match, but the Longhorns stormed back and forced a tiebreaker fifth set. With their season on the line, the Raiders bounced back to take the fifth set and win the match, advancing to their third state finals in five years. “We started to pick up momentum at the end of that fourth set, and I told them to roll with it,” Alpharetta head coach Grace Fossier said. “It’s such a mental battle when you play a game like that against a strong team. We told them ‘You got this. Use this momentum and go.’ And thank God they got it together. It was a race to 15. Anything can happen in a set like that. We’re excited. I’m delighted for our girls.” Alpharetta took the first set 25-15. The Raiders and Longhorns went back and forth to start the set, at one point tying at 4-4. From then on, the Raiders took control and built a comfortable lead before reaching 25 points. Alpharetta jumped out to a 3-0- lead in the second. Lambert responded, and once again, the teams went back and forth trading points. The set was tied at 11-11 and 15-15 until Lambert took a 18-16 lead. Then, Alpharetta took eight of the next nine points to take a 24-19 lead. The Raiders won the set, 25-21, and took a 2-0 lead in the match. The two teams took a five-minute break after the second set. Not only did the break let Lambert re-group, but it slowed the momentum Alpharetta had built in the best-of-five match. Lambert came out in the third set and looked like an entirely different team. The Longhorns took the first point of the set and built a 9-4 lead over the Raiders. The Raiders stayed within striking distance, but they were unable to come back completely. With their backs against the wall and their season on the line, the Longhorns took the third set, 25-18, forcing a fourth set. Facing the same do-or-die situationt, Lambert rose to the occasion again in the fourth. The Longhorns charged to a 7-1 lead and never looked back, winning the set 25-14 and forcing the fifth set. Lambert’s comeback came to an end in the fifth, as Alpharetta returned to its
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Alpharetta celebrates after defeating Lambert in the 7A state semifinals Oct. 31.
form from the first two sets. While the set was tied 5-5 at point, the Raiders took seven of the next nine points and led 12-7. Playing to 15 points, Alpharetta finished the set out, 15-9, to take the set and advance to the Class 7A state finals. “Lambert is a great team,” Fossier said. “It wasn’t surprising that they found their rhythm and started coming at us. We knew it would be a battle coming in, so it’s not like I thought it would be a walk in the park. If anything, I thought the first couple sets surprised me.” Alpharetta (19-4) plays in the state finals against perennial powerhouse Walton (211). Walton has won a state championship five years in a row and also won four state titles in a row from 2010-13. The volleyball state championship matches for all classes take place Nov. 7 at the Lakepoint Sports Complex in Cartersville. The 7A final between Alpharetta and Walton is the final match of the day at 6:30 p.m. For Alpharetta, the trip to the state finals is their first since back-to-back trips to the 6A finals in 2016 and 2017. The Raiders lost to Harrison in both those years and lost to Allatoona in the semifinals in 2018 and 2019. Regardless of the outcome against Walton, Fossier realized the accomplishment of reaching the final weekend of the season, a weekend when most teams have already ended their season. Plus, the Raiders made it to the championship the year after they lost seven seniors to graduation and moved up from 6A to 7A. “It kind of feels surreal,” Fossier said. “At the end of last season, I could not have predicted this at all. We’re just going to enjoy the moment.”
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Centennial remains winless after comeback bid fails By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CLASS 6A River Ridge 31, Centennial 7 Winless Centennial looked to play spoiler Friday night in a matchup with undefeated River Ridge (7-0, 4-0), but their bid fell short in the battle of the Knights vs. the Knights. River Ridge opened with a 44-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter, and the 7-0 score remained
until just before the half. With just 11 seconds remaining in the second quarter, the Knights punched the ball in to knot the game at 7-7. Despite the tight first half, River Ridge outpaced Centennial throughout the third and fourth quarters. River Ridge came out of the break and scored on its opening possession to take a 14-7 lead, then recovered a Centennial fumble on the ensuing drive. River Ridge capitalized with a field goal to push its lead to 17-7 midway through the third quarter.
River Ridge scored another touchdown, and a missed Centennial field goal kept the score at 24-7 early in the fourth. Centennial’s upset bid ended with seven minutes remaining with River Ridge scoring on a 46-yard touchdown. Centennial (0-6, 0-4) hosts Johns Creek Nov. 6. Cambridge 21, Johns Creek 14 (Oct. 31) Cambridge earned a statement win at home Saturday afternoon by ending Johns Creek’s dominance in Region
7-6A play with a 21-14 win. Johns Creek (3-3, 3-1), the two-time defending 7-6A champs, entered the game having won its prior 19 region contests. The Bears (3-4, 2-2) kept Johns Creek off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter and came away with two turnovers and a blocked punt. Cambridge opened the scoring in the second quarter with a touchdown run from sophomore Jack Marlow. The Bears
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Continued from Page 22 extended their lead to 14-0 in the final minute of the first half with a touchdown run from Phillip-Michael Collins. The drive was set up by an interception from Cambridge senior cornerback Ryan Counts. Another Johns Creek turnover led to another Cambridge score in the fourth quarter. The Bears recovered a Gladiator fumble, and on the first play of the fourth, quarterback Zach Harris connected with Hayden Gardella for a 77-yard touchdown to extend the Cambridge lead to 21-0. Johns Creek did not roll over, though. With seven minutes remaining in the game, Johns Creek quarterback Quinn Teeples rushed in from a yard out to cut the deficit to 21-7. A Cambridge punt pinned the Gladiators on their own 2-yard line, but Johns Creek drove the field and cut the Bears’ lead to one score with a touchdown with just under three minutes remaining. The Gladiators’ comeback bid fell short, however. Cambridge held on for the upset win in the final two minutes to break the Gladiators’ win streak that began on their opening region game of the 2018 season. Johns Creek is now tied for second in the Region 7-6A standings with Creekview at 3-1 behind undefeated River Ridge. Cambridge is tied with Sequoyah for fourth in the region standings, but the Chiefs hold the head-tohead tiebreaker over the Bears. Cambridge is home again Nov. 6 to take on Riverwood. Johns Creek is on the road against Centennial. Sequoyah 23, Chattahoochee 14 (Oct. 31) Chattahoochee dropped a Saturday afternoon matchup with Sequoyah to put the Cougars at 1-3 in Region 7-6A play. The teams battled in a low-scoring affair for three quarters, but the Chiefs outpaced Hooch in the fourth quarter to take the win. Hooch struck early with a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Jaylen Smith to fellow senior Jordan Palmer to take a 7-0 lead. That score held until Sequoyah tied the contest with a touchdown late in the third quarter. Smith and Palmer connected on a 14yard play for their second touchdown of the game early in the fourth to go ahead 14-7. Sequoyah responded with their own passing score two minute later. The Chiefs took their first lead of the game with eight minutes remaining with a safety and extended the margin to 23-14 with a touchdown on their next possession. Chattahoochee was unable to score, resulting in their second straight loss. Hooch (2-4, 1-3) is on the road Nov. 6 at Cambridge.
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CLASS 5A Blessed Trinity vs. Cartersville (POSTPONED) One of the state’s most anticipated games for Oct. 30 between Blessed Trinity and Cartersville, both ranked the top-five in Class 5A, was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The first matchup between the squads since BT took down the Canes for the 2018 Class 4A state title will be played at a later date. A rescheduled date had not been announced. Lithonia 28, Northview 20 Northview dropped its second Region 5-5A contests Friday at home, falling to Lithonia 28-20 to put the Titans at 1-2 in region play. The Titans are tied at fourth in the region standings. The two teams exchanged scores throughout the night. The Titans tied the contest with a touchdown and converted two-point play in the fourth quarter, but Lithonia added a rushing score and held Northview off the board in the final minutes to secure the win. The Titans (2-4, 1-2) are on the road Nov. 6 to take on Decatur. CLASS A-PRIVATE Mount Pisgah 31, Lakeview Academy 15 Mount Pisgah opened its region schedule with a road win Friday, taking down Region 6-A newcomers Lakeview Academy 31-15. The Patriots scored 24 unanswered points to open the contest before Lakeview scored a touchdown just before the half to put the score at 24-7. That score held until early in the fourth quarter when Mount Pisgah extended its advantage to 31-7. Lakeview added a touchdown midway through the final quarter, but the Patriots held on to take the win. The Patriots (4-3, 1-0) are on the road against region leaders Fellowship Christian Nov. 6.
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In Memoriam
John D. Henry
Mr. John D. Henry of Roswell, Georgia passed away on October 20, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Morganfield, Kentucky, the son of the late George Dewey Henry, Sr. and Marguerite Sue Johnson Henry. Don graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Don was in the ROTC and upon graduation, entered the Army as a Second Lieutenant. While in the army, he underwent aviation training and became a pilot. Upon leaving the army, as a Major, he found a career with the American Cancer Society. He worked with them for over 30 years serving in both the South Carolina and Georgia Divisional Offices and retiring at the position of Vice President of Crusades with the National Headquarters in 1994. He met the love of his life, Jeanne French, at the First Baptist Church in Columbus, GA while he was stationed at the Fort Benning Army Base also in Columbus, GA. This holy matrimony of 62 years was blessed with four loving children. Of his many interests, Don enjoyed tracing his roots; a hobby that he shared with his wife and brother, George. He loved to embark on road trips with Jeanne which sometimes would include side trips to further research his ancestral history. He could often be found at his neighborhood lake fishing or enjoying a good book. Most mornings, you would find him at the local
Chick-fil-A drinking his morning cup of Joe and reading the newspaper. And let’s not forget what an avid sports fan he was. He never missed the Kentucky Wildcats or Atlanta Braves play. The two most important things to Don were his family and his relationship with God. There is nothing better for a wife or child than to pick up their loved one’s Bible and find it well-worn with many intentional notes made throughout. Every Friday morning found him in fellowship with his men’s bible study group. His lifetime example of Christian values and influence will forever be remembered by those who knew him. Along with his parents and brothers, George and Samuel, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanne French Henry. He is survived by his four loving children: Kathy Andrews (Victor) of Fishkill, New York; Sue Richardson (Tom) of Hoschton, Georgia; Ginny Henry of Roswell, Georgia; Sam Henry (Beate) of Gainesville, Georgia; grandchildren: Caleb Richardson of Hoschton, Georgia; Tyler Henry and Colton Henry of Gainesville, Georgia and nieces and nephews located throughout the country. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, or the Assemblies of God Headquarters, Springfield, MO.
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Stage set for first Milton Restaurant Week By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Each year, area cities hold special celebrations to highlight local restaurants, from Taste of Alpharetta to Roswell Restaurant Week, while Milton eateries have sat on the sidelines. That will change this week. This Friday marks the beginning of
the first Milton Restaurant Week which runs from Nov. 6-14. Participating restaurants will offer special meals, featured items and/or discounted prices. The special event will allow patrons to try something new at their favorite Milton restaurant, or perhaps find their new go-to spot. And it comes at a time when most eateries are still scraping by amid the coronavirus pandemic while others
CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR NORTH POINT PARKWAY LID STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS AND STREETS UPGRADE PROJECT DESIGN RFQ 21-1001 The City of Alpharetta is requesting qualifications from consultants for NORTH POINT PARKWAY LID STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS AND COMPLETE STREETS UPGRADE PROJECT DESIGN including, but not limited to, design work from concept refinement through final design and related work. The location of the work is at North Point Parkway from Mansell Road to Haynes Bridge Road--within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. All design shall conform to AASHTO/GDOT/FHWA guidelines and policies and the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only consultants that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work should send qualifications. Include your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with response. In addition, the design consultant should be fluent in the GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP). The RFQ documents will be available online Thursday, October 22, 2020 at our bid posting website, https://cityofalpharetta.bonfirehub.com/. Interested parties must log in to review the RFP documents. This procurement is issued under the authority of the City of Alpharetta’s Procurement Policy, also following State of Georgia and Federal applicable laws. The City has the right to reject all bids or proposals, to reject any bid or proposal that has not followed or met the City’s scope of work or specifications (non-responsive), or reject any bid or proposal that shows that a bidder cannot meet one or more of the requirements (non-responsibility). The City has the right to ignore unimportant mistakes that do not affect the work or service to be provided, the purchase of requested item(s), or proposal pricing in order to award a contract that is in the best interest of the City. Responses will be due on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM. All responses must be received before closing at https://cityofalpharetta.bonfirehub. com/, webpage for this project. We will not accept paper hard copy, mailed, faxed, or e-mailed responses. We will not accept responses received after the closing time. This is a request for qualifications. There will be no public bid opening. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.
have closed their doors permanently. Don Rountree, president of the Crabapple-based Rountree Group, prompted the creation of Milton Restaurant Week to showcase the city’s culinary scene. Its creation also stemmed from a website Rountree created in the beginning stages of the pandemic that provided local restaurateurs with a platform to promote their business. “Obviously the restaurant scene is vibrant in North Fulton, and I’m proud of our restauranteurs in Milton, so that led to this showcase opportunity to expose their culinary delights,” Rountree said. “It’s an exciting time to showcase our offerings, a great way to bring and drive traffic to our city and to expose residents from here and from neighboring cities to what Milton has to offer.” That sentiment is shared by Sarah LaDart, who heads the city’s Economic Development Department. “Milton Restaurant Week is a wonderful way to highlight the outstanding food, spirits and service that we have here in Milton,” LaDart said. “We’re also eager to bolster support for our restaurateurs who have endured such challenging times in recent months.”
Participating restaurants include CANS Taqueria, Campania, Delightful Donuts, Kathleen’s Catch, Knuckies Gourmet Hoagies, Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Olde Blind Dog, and Peace Love and Pizza. Some highlights from participating restaurants include drink specials from CANS, a discount on lobster rolls from Kathleen’s Catch, a three-course prix fix menu from Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails, 20-percent off dine-in or to-go orders from Peace Love and Pizza and a fall package from Nothing Bundt Cakes that comes with a free bundlet with purchase. In addition to driving business to the city’s eateries, Rountree said he hopes Milton Restaurant Week will serve as a bright spot in trying times. “Our theme is food, fellowship and spirits, and that embodies what mealtime means to people,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for people to gather, enjoy the company of one another and make memories around a wonderful meal at an amazing restaurant that has amazing service here in Milton.” For more information about the event, visit miltonrestaurantweek.com.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR MICROSOFT INTUNE CONFIGURATION-DEPLOYMENT RFP # 21-102 The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to provide MICROSOFT INTUNE CONFIGURATION-DEPLOYMENT services to the City of Alpharetta. The RFP will be available online Thursday, October 22, 2020 at our bid posting website, https://cityofalpharetta.bonfirehub.com/. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents. This procurement is issued under the authority of the City’s Procurement Policy and applicable law. The City has the authority to reject all proposals or any proposal that is non-responsive or not responsible, and to waive technicalities and inconsequential discrepancies to award a contract that is in the best interest of the City. Proposals will be due on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM. All responses must be received before closing at https://cityofalpharetta.bonfirehub. com/, webpage for this project. Responses submitted by hard copy, mail, facsimile, or e-mail will not be accepted. Responses received after the closing time will not be considered. For information, please contact Beth Rucker at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Johns Creek Beautification hunts for more ‘secret garden’ homes By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Beautification will host the third Secret Gardens of Johns Creek Tour featuring gardens from homes in the Johns Creek Community on May 1, 2021. This unique “secret garden” program began in 2018 and raises money through ticket sales and sponsorships for beautification projects in the city. Johns Creek Beautification President Lynn Pennington said funds will go toward the purchase of major public art sculptures, landscape beautification projects and to benefit Daffodils 4 Hope, a massive citywide daffodil planting effort that raises awareness of cancer survivorship through a partnership with CanCare. Chuck Wilkinson, past president of Johns Creek Beautification who helped launch the Secret Garden program, said the effort serves to raise money for beautification and helps highlight all the wonderful gardens of the city. Pennington said the most recent project the funds have been used for is a botanical horse sculpture by Eric Strauss that will be placed at the Bell Road and Boles Road roundabout. The organization plans to use funds from upcoming garden tours to purchase more art for the city, she said. “To really make a lovely community Solution for everybody, it makes sense to have Y O Y O S
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Pennington said the Johns Creek Art Center has connected them with local artists in the past, and there have been clay sculptors, painters and watercolorists creating art in the gardens during the tours. Tickets will go on sale March 1 online at www.johnscreekbeautification.org. Those interested in submitting their garden for the tour, being a sponsor of the event or volunteering can contact Lynn Pennington at lynn.pennington@ johnscreekbeautification.org.
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art,” Pennington said. “We want to help continue to increase the public art for the enjoyment of everybody, visitors as well as everyday residents.” Johns Creek Beautification is looking for one or two more gardens to join the tour for 2021. The homes can be within Johns Creek, or just outside the city limits. Some of the characteristics of a “secret garden” are a garden or outdoor room, water features, river views, unique yard art or hardscape, including stone walls, patios, decks or other structures. Wilkinson and Pennington said the gardens do not need to fit a specific list of requirements and definitely do not need
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