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Plans for Windward project presented at public forum By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Developers behind a major, mixed-use project in Alpharetta gave the public a detailed look at the layout plans at a Community Zoning Information meeting Dec. 8. Attorney Julie Sellers, representing developer Southwest Value Partners, said plans call for transforming the current Hewlett-Packard corporate campus at Windward Parkway and Westside Parkway into a community that will include residential, commercial and more than 1 million square feet of new office space. The 51-acre development is called Continuum. Representatives were on hand from the design team of Gensler architects, civil engineering firm Kimley-Horn and landscape architects HGOR. Drawings presented at the Zoom meeting show five buildings exclusive for office use, including three existing on the campus. Another half-dozen buildings will include a mix of office and retail and office and residential. Sellers described the current campus as a large office building with a “sea of parking lots.” “We are creating a state-of-the-art community with the proper mixture of uses that are required to attract and support corporate clients that are looking to call Alpharetta home,” Sellers said. Southwest Value Partners is proposing to add 82 condominiums, 488 apartments and a 218-room hotel
on the site. Plans also call for adding 77,600 square feet of commercial and retail space and 1 million square feet of new office space. The existing 517,000-square-foot office building will be renovated. The property will devote close to 6
acres of civic space, including a village green to serve as a gathering area surrounded by office, retail and restaurants. There will be nearly 3 acres of amenity space.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — A 19-year-old man is facing charges including homicide by vehicle in the first degree following a crash Sept. 12 that left one man dead and injured another. Carlos Sierra-Gonzalez, of Lawrenceville, came forward nearly a month after a group of vehicles were allegedly laying drags at the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400, resulting in a police chase through Roswell that was called off 10 seconds before the fatal crash. Meanwhile, the patrol officer who initiated the chase, Robert Hulon, is back on duty. A month-long investigation conducted by the Roswell Police Department determined there was not enough evidence to clearly prove the pursuit was the cause of the accident. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Hulon tried to conduct a traffic stop at around 12:05 a.m. Sept. 12, when a black Infiniti G37 sped away and began to drive recklessly on the wrong side of the road. At one point, the vehicle reached speeds up to 120 mph. As it approached Holcomb Bridge and Calibre Creek Parkway, Sgt. Robert Marshall called off the pursuit.
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Duluth woman killed in single-vehicle crash ROSWELL, Ga. — A Duluth woman died in a single-vehicle rollover crash along Hembree Road on Dec. 1. Sunny Sevy, 77, was driving her 2017 Toyota Corolla sedan in the 1300 block of Hembree Road at the time of the crash, according to police. She died at the scene. Roswell firefighters and police responded and the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office arrived to do an independent investigation. Roswell’s Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the crash.
Fire spurs residents, pets to evacuate condo units ROSWELL, Ga. — Police and firefighters were called out to a Nov. 29 fire at a condominium along Teal Court. Several residents and pets were forced to evacuate the building. Officers arrived and found flames running up the backside of the threestory structure, which sustained fire damage throughout. Police rescued a dog from one of the units. A repairman working on an HVAC
PUBLIC SAFETY unit on the property told officers he noticed smoke coming from the back of the building. The man said he took cover moments later when he saw the smoke turn into flames, according to police.
Grandmother on walk reports attack by dog ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police were dispatched to Mayfield Road on Dec. 2 after an Alpharetta woman’s afternoon walk was interrupted by an aggressive dog that attacked her. The 64-year-old victim told officers she was taking her daily walk through the neighborhood, pushing her grandchild in a stroller, when a large gray dog charged at her. The woman positioned herself between the stroller and the dog, which bit her four times on the leg and knee area. The dog’s owner quickly ran out and pulled the animal off the woman. He said he was bringing the pooch inside when it took off running toward the woman and he lost grip of its leash. He ran after the dog and pulled it off the victim then took it back into his house. Police called animal control to the scene and they seized the dog, which had to undergo a 10-day quarantine at the Fulton County Animal Shelter to be monitored for rabies.
More businesses defaced with dinosaur, dog graffiti ROSWELL, Ga. — Police handled two more reports of graffiti tagged on busi-
DUI arrests Michael Thomas Skole, 65, of Towneship Trail, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 4 on Canton Street for DUI, obstruction of law enforcement officers and headlights required. nesses along Holcomb Bridge Road recently. The first report happened Nov. 30 when an officer patrolling the Holcomb Center shopping mall in the 2800 block spotted a smiling bulldog and pentagram spray painted on the rear of the buildings. He found two more bulldogs spray painted on a balcony along with the word “Cheese” written in bomb style. Police found four spray can tops in the area as well. On Dec. 1, an officer found graffiti sprayed on two different loading docks at the Market Center at Holcomb Woods business complex in the 1500 block. A laughing bulldog face was tagged on one loading door and multiple dinosaurs were painted on dumpsters and electrical boxes behind the buildings, according to police. The vandals also painted the words “Cheese” and “Thorn” on the business complex. Police have seen several bulldogs, dinosaurs, pentagrams and ominous messages spray painted on businesses, dumpsters and alley walls since September. No arrests have been made.
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Alpharetta sets schedule for $29.5 million bond sale By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta will begin the new year shopping $29.5 million in bond debt. Residents passed the bond measure in the Nov. 2 referendum by a 3-1 margin. Right now, the city is drafting documents to prepare for the sale of the debt to investors. Alpharetta is one of only 221 cities in the nation to have been assigned an Aaa (triple A) rating from Moody’s Investors Service. City officials have long touted the rating as providing Alpharetta with the best terms on incurring debt, usually reflected in low interest rates. Moody’s reaffirmed the rating earlier this year when the city refinanced $17.8 million of outstanding bond debt, citing Alpharetta’s large tax base, its strong wealth and income levels, healthy and stable financial position, and manageable debt and pension burdens. The Alpharetta Finance Department has set Feb. 23 as the closing date on the sale. The city has already begun spending the money. Last month, it launched the start of some $11 million in improvements planned for the Equestrian Center at Wills Park. The horse park, itself, is scheduled for $5 million of the bond money with another $5 million match from the Wills Park Equestrian Foundation. Work will include replacing all the existing barns, renovating the three existing arenas to include improved drainage and erosion control, new footings, new fencing and new lighting.
1. Alpha Loop development — $7.5 million 2. Farmhouse Park design & build out — $2 million 3. Mid Broadwell Park build out — $500,000 4. Old Rucker Park design & build out — $3 million 5. Turf Webb Bridge large soccer field — $1 million 6. Union Hill Park re-development/trailhead — $3.25 million 7. Waters Road Park design & build out— $1.25 million 8. Wills Park Equestrian renovation build out — $5 million* 9. Wills Park Master Plan projects — $6 million Total — $29.5 million *50% match with Wills Park Equestrian Foundation for total of $10 million Foundation President Cheryl Sims said the arena is set for completion in March. Alpharetta City Council members certified the election results from the referendum at their last meeting of the year Dec. 13. Also at the Monday night meeting, the council: • Approved application for a Law Enforcement Training Grant in the amount of $46,130. The funds would be used for training in use of force and deescalation, for Crisis Intervention Team training and
instruction to support officer mental health. • Authorized the mayor to sign and submit a letter supporting the North Fulton Community Improvement District’s application for grant funding through the State Road and Tollway Authority to aid in funding the Kimball Bridge Road Corridor Multimodal Gap Connection. • Bid farewell to two members of the City Council, Ben Burnett and Karen Richard. Both are stepping down after serving one term. Neither ran for re-election.
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TWO Concerts for the Holidays! Both on Saturday, December 18
Concerts at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road
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Sensory-friendly concert with Santa that the whole family can enjoy together! We welcome families with Autism, Alzheimer’s or dementia, those with small children, or ANYONE wanting a casual holiday concert experience.
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Roswell tries to reduce number of false alarms By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell is adopting a new program to reduce the number of false alarm calls it receives in order to direct more resources toward actual emergencies. Starting Dec. 6, residents and business owners had 60 days to register their alarms with the city in accordance with Roswell’s updated False Alarm Ordinance. The ordinance passed in April after the city learned that in 2019, the Police Department responded to 7,735 alarm calls, 97% of them false alarms. In the same period, the Fire Department responded to 1,167 alarm calls, 98% of them false. The ordinance defines a false alarm as “the activation from a burglar or fire system which elicits a response from the police or fire and rescue department when there is, in fact, no emergency or actual or threatened criminal activity necessitating such a response.” The city says it hopes this will increase officer safety, ensure proper attention and response to actual crimes in progress, and increase patrol enforcement time, overall furthering the welfare
of the community. Like Roswell, police departments in Atlanta, Dunwoody, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs have contracted with CryWolf Inc. for the service. Police will officially begin enforcing the ordinance Feb. 1. However, during the grace period, no fines for unregistered or false alarms will be charged as the community familiarizes itself with the new requirements and expectations. Roswell Police spokesman Tim Lupo said alarm registrations will be renewed yearly to ensure that the Police Department has the most up-to-date information in the case of a true emergency. The annual fee is $25. Penalties for false alarms within a calendar year will be levied according to an increasing fee schedule. Lupo said the first false alarm will be treated as an educational opportunity with a warning. The second false alarm will incur a fine of $50. Third and subsequent false alarms will incur increasing fines of up to $300 within a calendar year. According to CryWolf, the alarm management system is paid for using the fees charged for repeated false alarms, so it doesn’t cost taxpayers
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Gainesville man arrested for his role in Jan. 6 riots CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming police arrested a man who federal officials say participated in riots at the U.S. Capitol this year. Ronald Loehrke, 30, of Gainesville was charged with obstruction of law enforcement, unlawful entry and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to federal court documents released Dec. 3. Federal officials say Loehrke was one of the first to breach barricades on the west side of the Capitol and that he then “participated in dismantling and moving police barricades” on the building’s east side. The criminal complaint alleges Loehrke and James Haffner, 53, of Rapid City, South Dakota, went on to climb the stairs of the Capitol before Haffner “sprayed an aerosol substance at U.S. Capitol Police officers who were trying to guard the doors.” Haffner faces the same charges as
Loerhke, as well as assaulting a police officer. According to the charging documents, camera footage shows Loerhke helping other rioters breach barricades outside the Capitol and later depicts him inside a Senate office and confronting police officers in the building. It also references financial records and travel documents that allegedly support Loehrke’s presence at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Loehrke remains free pending further proceedings. Nearly 700 people in all 50 states now face charges stemming from Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol, including more than 200 arrested for assaulting or impeding police officers. According to the FBI, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with tips is encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov. — Carl Appen
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Governments seek to quell smoke & vape business surge By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — Since their introduction to the United States in 2006, e-cigarettes have proven to be a major industry. For years, new smoke and vape businesses have cropped up around Metro Atlanta, but recently, municipal restrictions have curtailed growth through licensing, permits and zoning ordinances. Mechanisms for dealing with these businesses vary from city to city and county to county. In Milton, vape shops — defined as an establishment where more than 25% of aggregate retail sales are in vape products — are prohibited in all zoning districts. Vape shops joined the list of objectionable uses in the Milton zoning code which includes fortune telling establishments, massage parlors, pool halls and escort services, among others. Earlier this year, the City Council went a step further and banned the sale of vape products in liquorselling establishments. While neighboring Alpharetta still maintains limitations on smoke and vape style businesses, they have not banned the enterprises outright. There are currently six smoke/vape shops in Alpharetta. Aside from businesses which have been grandfathered in, all new smoke/vape businesses are limited to light industrial zoning districts or are required to get conditional use permits which are subject to Planning Commission approval. Alpharetta defines these businesses as entities
“dedicated to the display, sale, distribution, delivery, offering, furnishing or marketing of tobacco, tobacco products or instruments, vape products or any combination thereof.” The city also instituted distance requirements, not allowing the businesses to be closer than 2000 feet to a “school, religious institution, government building, park, residential dwelling or each other.” Before updating their zoning requirements, city staff researched best practices. “Anytime we make changes to our code or if we’re adding in new use categories like this, we certainly do our research,” said Michael Woodman, Alpharetta senior planner. “We look at our surrounding jurisdictions, other jurisdictions… We certainly look at all resources out there and consider them before we bring recommendations to the city.” Forsyth County employs permits In Forsyth County, every new proposed smoke or vape business must receive a conditional use permit — regardless of the zoning district — meaning each proposal must be approved by both the Planning Commission and County Commission. The process takes a minimum of three months to complete, Business License Manager Amy Konrath said. Like Alpharetta, the county’s zoning code also sets a distance requirement, not allowing the sale of “alternative nicotine products” within 200 yards of any educational facility. Forsyth has also created specific business permits for vapor/e-cigarette businesses as well as those
Xhale City located along Medlock Bridge Road is one of 10 smoke and vape shops in Johns Creek. businesses attempting to sell “non-traditional tobacco paraphernalia” which includes items such as bongs. Non-traditional tobacco paraphernalia permits can range in costs based on the type of devices sold but can cost a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek United Methodist Church will be filled with holiday music Dec. 18. The church will host two concerts by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. The afternoon event “A Kids’ Christmas” will begin at 2:30, and “Christmas Pops” will be that evening at 7:30. Saturday’s concerts mark the orchestra’s 15th anniversary season, each led by Music Director and conductor J. Wayne Baughman. While directed at children, “A Kids’ Christmas” will be fun for the whole family, or “kids from one to 92,” as “The Christmas Song” says. The hour-long concert, hosted by Ben Assaf, will be sensory-friendly and feature seasonal favorite tunes, interactive sing-alongs and a visit from Santa Claus himself. A quiet room has been set aside for use by individuals who may need a moment to de-escalate from sensory exposure like those with Autism, Baughman said. This is the orchestra’s second time hosting “A Kids’ Christmas” which will have a very loose concert structure ideal for families with younger children, Baughman said. Saturday evening’s concert, “Christmas Pops,” will be more traditional, featuring holiday and seasonal music and will last roughly 90 minutes with a 20-minute intermission between two sets. Joining the orchestra is guest host, featured soloist and Fox Theatre organist Ken Double and the Johns Creek Chorale, directed by Nathan Frank.
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Concert to feature Fox Theatre organist Ken Double is a world-renowned organist who “shares the bench” at the fabulous Fox Theatre’s organ, Mighty Mo, with fellow house organist Rick McGee. Double has been playing the theater organ since he was 8 years old growing up in Chicago. In his performance Saturday night Dec. 18 at the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra concert, Double will transform Johns Creek United Methodist Church’s vintage Aeolian-Skinner organ into a theater organ. “He is a remarkable musician and he’s going to do a wonderful job of transforming without damaging the instrument,” Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Music Director J. Wayne Baughman said. “I think the audience will be absolutely delighted.” Theatre organs and church organs, although both pipe organs, are very different instruments, more like distant cousins, Double said. Pipe organs’ origins can be traced back to the third century B.C. in Greece, while theater organs weren’t
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Organist: Continued from Page 6 developed until the early 20th century and were used to accompany silent films. “The biggest difference between the theater organ and the church organ is that the theater organ is orchestral in nature,” Double said. “My right hand is like a singer singing a melody and my left hand and foot are like the orchestra behind the singer. So, the approach is completely different in terms of how the instruments play.” Additionally, because the theater organ is orchestral in nature, many have been outfitted to function as additional instruments all controlled from the same organ console or keyboard. “They were able to incorporate a real glockenspiel, a real xylophone, a real marimba, real chimes, in a few instances, a real piano and make them play through the organ keyboards,” Double said. “So, the theater organ took on an entirely different role and an entirely different manner in which an organist could make music as opposed to the church organ.” For his performance Saturday night, Double will have to adjust his memorized musical arrangements to suit the church’s unique, 5,000 pipe organ. “The Johns Creek Aeolian-Skinner has this incredible history, this incred-
Vape: Continued from Page 5 $3,000, not including application fees. “Nobody since that change has come in for a vape shop,” Konrath said. While Forsyth County defines vapor/e-cigarette businesses as entities whose aggregate retail sales are at least 50% comprised of alternate nicotine products, vape juice or both, Johns Creek lacks a definition for the shops altogether. Council restrictions backfire On Aug. 30 the Johns Creek City Council voted to enact a six-month moratorium on accepting and processing new smoke and vape shop business tax certificates and building permit applications in response to an influx of such businesses to the area. Johns Creek is currently home to 10 smoke and vape shops. In his presentation to the City Council Aug. 30, Community Development Director Ben Song reported that the city had received seven inquiries for new shops just in August. All seven were denied. Prior to the moratorium, the only action the city had taken to curb vape shops was a 2019 zoning ordinance
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ible moment in time because of 9/11 and then this incredible rebirth,” Double said. “It’s a very, very important instrument.” Before taking its place at Johns Creek United Methodist Church in 2016, the Aeolian-Skinner organ, named after its manufacturer, was sitting in a storage facility in New York from 2001 to 2012. Built in 1923, the romantic-period organ had called Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City home for decades. Located just 200 yards from Ground Zero, the organ was damaged by dust and debris in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and was considered out of commission. For 11 years it sat virtually untouched until Johns Creek UMC decided to restore the instrument and bring it down South. Using donations raised by church members’ families and a grant from the Johns Creek Arts Foundation, the church raised the requisite $1.2 million to restore the instrument. For the repairs, the church enlisted the help of Casavant Frères, a Canadian pipe organ manufacturer established in 1879. Restoration took 22 months with artisans onsite working to install and tune the massive instrument. “Casavant might very well have turned the Skinner into a Casavant organ during the rebuilding process, but they did not do that to their unending credit,” Double said. “They realized which backfired. Song’s report to council members stated that the three-year-old ordinance — which limited a business’ vape and vape-related products to only be sold on 25% of their floor space — encouraged new businesses to branch out to vape and smoke shops. “Additionally,” the report continued, “many of these businesses also include a lounge area in the store to further promote the use of vape products.” Since the council approved the ban on permits, city staff has been developing a long-term plan to further curb new smoke and vape businesses before the moratorium expires at the end of February, Song said. Staff has been studying surrounding municipalities’ regulations and weighing feasibility of different methods for implementation in Johns Creek. Song said that based on their research staff will submit a proposal of changes to land use and zoning ordinances to the Planning Commission in early February, hoping to get the proposal through the City Council by their scheduled meeting Feb. 28. None of the jurisdictions included in this report have placed outright limitations on the sale of smoke or vape products within their boundaries. Products are still available at businesses like grocery and convenience stores.
what they had, how special it was, and I’m sure they took their cue from church leadership. ‘We don’t want to Baroqueup this organ, that’s not what it was, that’s not what made it special.’ And so, it was restored properly.” Before taking the stage Saturday night, Double will have spent 13 hours rehearsing on the Johns Creek organ. “I’ve had quite a few practice sessions because it’s not that it’s foreign, but it’s different,” Double said. “When I’m playing these arrangements, I have a geography mapped out of my hands and feet on the keyboard… The geography is totally different when I sit down to the classical instrument to try and make it work like a theater organ.” While Double has played on organs around the globe, performing on Johns Creek’s organ is a uniquely special experience for him. “It’s just thrilling to play; it’s thrilling to play…. It’s a brilliant, brilliant organ,” Double said. “Anything that an artist wants to create musically is right there at his or her fingertips and there is magic in that pipe work.” He said the organ can do almost anything with any genre. “And so, even though I’m forcefeeding some pop, some theater-organ music into a classical instrument, the instrument can pull it off,” he said. “It’s fantastic. It makes it a challenge, but it’s also great fun to play.”
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NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Forsyth County and the City of Alpharetta have partnered on a marketing initiative they hope will draw the attention of tech companies to the area. Forsyth County commissioners passed a resolution Dec. 7 to seek state legislation naming the 7-mile stretch of Ga. 400 from Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta north to Ga. 20 in Forsyth County the Technology Corridor. Forsyth County is home to some 8,000 residents who work in technology. The largest tech employer is Scientific Games, with 1,000 workers, but the county’s resume is growing, especially along Ga. 400. The list includes Forte Data Systems, New Cyber Source, Siemens and close to a dozen others. County Manager Kevin Tanner said the branding initiative was developed in coordination with Forward Forsyth, the county’s economic development partner within the Chamber of Commerce. “Alpharetta, the North Fulton County area, as you know, has been known for quite a few years as a technology hub of the state,” Tanner said. The highway designation, he added, would be another tool in the county’s efforts to draw more technology companies to the area. “It shows the world and people looking to locate their companies here that this is the technology hub of the state and the Southeast,” Tanner said. Slade Gulledge, vice president of Economic Development for the Chamber said the highway designation will draw sharper focus on the region.
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“We have an unparalleled access to talent in our county,” Gulledge said. “Both within and a short drive from Forsyth County, we have one of the highest concentrations of technology and engineering talent.” Technology companies are a target industry and key to the success of the county’s economic plans, he said. “We are very fortunate to have local government officials who truly understand the importance of economic development,” Gulledge said. Alpharetta has more than 700 technology companies. The city helps support Tech Alpharetta, a nonprofit that mentors young tech startups and fosters tech business growth. Alpharetta officials approved the measure at the Dec. 6 City Council meeting.
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City Manager Bob Regus said Tanner contacted him last month about the idea. Regus said he spoke to council members Ben Burnett and Donald Mitchell, who agreed the venture would benefit all parties. “We came to the conclusion that we are the Technology City of the South,” Regus said. “We have in our corridor just hundreds and hundreds of technology companies, and we consider ourselves the leader in that.” All of Ga. 400 — from Buckhead to the North Georgia mountains — is known officially as Hospitality Highway. Regus said there would be no conflict in designating a portion of the highway the Technology Corridor with signage. “[It would be] good for economic development,” Regus said. “The resolution calls out that we do have the Innovation Center here operated by Tech Alpharetta.” City Council members said they appreciated Tanner’s reaching out, saying it’s another example of how relations with Forsyth County have improved greatly over the past few years. Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the highway designation is another element the agency can use to attract visitors. “This designation would definitely create an economic impact for our tourism industry through spending the night, eating in our restaurants, shopping in our retail stores, attending events and/or attractions,” Rodgers said. “As we promote this specific area as Technology Corridor, I think we will reach a different demographic of individuals and groups that want to either visit or do business in our city because of technology.”
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Milton names Jupin new Economic Engagement manager By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Anita Jupin is stepping up as Milton’s new Economic Engagement manager. The position, which falls under the Communications and Engagement Department, is a slightly modified version of the Economic Development manager role Sarah LaDart previously held for seven years. In an August social media post, LaDart said she was leaving the City of Milton to move to Athens with her family. She thanked the city for all the opportunities it gave her over the years to lead the Economic Development Department and to serve Milton and the business community. “Among countless other incredible projects, I worked cross-departmentally to revise our Alcohol Ordinance, was on the leadership team for the latest strategic plan and created what eventually became the Milton Arts Council,” LaDart wrote. “Most importantly, I was surrounded by a distinguished group of colleagues and friends.” Jupin will now work alongside Communications Director Greg Botelho in spearheading many of the initiatives outlined in the city’s recently approved 2040 Comprehensive Plan. She will be the lead in supporting local businesses, help shape the Milton “brand” and nurture the success of the commercial districts. Before accepting the role, Jupin worked as the city’s Special Events Coordinator, where she played
an important part in conceiving, organizing, coordinating and pulling off successful community events. City officials said that while many special events will be shifting, Jupin will continue to oversee some that are focused on businesses and attracting people to the city’s commercial hubs. A prime example is Crabapple Fest. Jupin said in an announcement Dec. 6 she was looking forward to continuing her work with Milton. “Milton is already the best place to live, anywhere, and I believe that it also can be the best place to do business,” Jupin said. “I look forward to personally connecting with our businesses, being proactive and creative about fostering their success, and working on the big-picture marketing vision for all of Milton.” Botelho said he knows Jupin will excel in her new role, just as she has excelled in everything else she has done so far for Milton. He added that she is known and beloved as someone who regularly goes the extra mile for Milton, whether that means marking Birmingham Park trails with her family or teaming with volunteer groups around the city. “This is an exciting time for businesses in Milton, and we’re excited to have Anita at the forefront of that evolution,” he said. Prior to joining the City of Milton in August 2019, Jupin held several business-related jobs and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing degree from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
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Milton firefighters mount drive to get children vaccinated By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Cricket Collins’ two boys closely watched as she got her COVID-19 booster shot from Milton Deputy Fire Marshal Johnny Gomez. She said 8-year-old Liam and 10-yearold Henry Collins had already received their first dose of the vaccine, but that they had been nervous when they got it. So, to put them at ease, she invited them along to watch her get a booster from the Milton Fire Department Dec. 2. “It was just so they knew everybody’s doing it, and it really doesn’t hurt,” she said.
The Milton Fire Department resumed its COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Community Place next to City Hall in mid-November. All three vaccine options – Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer – are available and, for the first time, so are shots for eligible children. The clinics are available to anyone who qualifies, not just Milton residents. Launched last spring as an extension of Milton Fire, Community Advocates for Referral and Education Services is a free outreach and assistance program that bridges the gap between emergency care and everyday health care needs. It con-
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er-paramedics who will operate the program twice a week. Benmoussa said they will also provide information on CPR or how to manage diabetes as well as check a home’s smoke detectors or for carpets that could result in a fall for the elderly. There are similar programs in surrounding cities, such as Roswell, but Benmoussa said none are as robust as Milton’s. He said the department would eventually like to partner with the Fulton County Senior Center and continue building partnerships with hospitals and urgent care facilities as they move into offering more telemedicine. For example, Hofmnan said, the department recently got a portable i-STAT machine that reads a patient’s blood values and allows them to diagnose their condition on-site, reducing the time it takes to be treated at the hospital. Additionally, Hofmann said the department is working on rolling out monoclonal antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 as well as COVID-19 testing for in-home visits. “Our idea is health care shouldn’t cost a dollar amount,” Hofmann said. “We want to get them the care they need. … We’re here, and we’re ready to help them out.” Capt. Mark Haskins, the department’s new medical services officer, will oversee the program. He previously served as a fire captain on Engine 41. “With CARES, we want to add a value-added service to the citizens of Milton – a service that goes beyond what a typical fire department can offer,” Haskins said. All Milton fire apparatus are equipped to provide advanced life support, including being staffed with at least one paramedic. Milton firefighters are also all either paramedics or emergency medical technicians. Residents can sign up themselves or for family members. They can also be referred by first responders or medical professionals who believe they could benefit from CARES. To register or learn more about the program, go to cityofmiltonga.us/fireCARES.
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fire engine at local businessman Ron Wallace’s home garage at the beginning. But, he said Joe Lockwood always found the “Milton Way” to address issues, which the city has greatly benefited from. Deputy City Manager Stacey Inglis has been with the city from the start. She said what made it possible to create policies, laws and even a downtown was steady leadership from someone like Joe Lockwood who is not driven by an agenda or blinded by ego. “Someone who is down to earth, and if you know Mayor Joe Lockwood, he is one of the most down-toearth people,” Inglis said. “He’s not boisterous when he walks into the room. … He kind of actually sleeks back from all of that.” House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones presented Lockwood with a resolution for his leadership. Known as the “Mother of Milton,” she introduced the bill to create the city nearly two decades ago. Jones said the idea was to give residents real local control. Since then, it has grown from a population of around 25,000 to 45,000. “Joe, I couldn’t be prouder of you for being the first mayor,” Jones said. “I couldn’t be prouder of the staff. I
could not have imagined a building like this (City Hall) and a flavor of this place that the staff, which I’m so grateful to, and all the volunteers have created. This a place that I could not have even dreamed of, but I am so proud to call home.” State senators Brandon Beach and John Albers also read a proclamation honoring the outgoing mayor. They were followed by presentations from Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, Milton First Responders Foundation Chairman Brian Dolan, Milton Arts Council Chairman Bill Purdie and Milton Business Council Chairman John Herbert. Ellis said although there are a lot of “alpha” mayors in North Fulton County, Joe Lockwood is not one of them. Still, he said, he has one of the best leadership skills of any of the mayors who have ever served in Fulton County, manifested by all those who showed up at the event to show their support. Albers added that Lockwood has always been his favorite mayor out of the seven cities he represents. “Joe, I hope you take a moment to blink your eyes and take a mental picture of this – this is leaving treasures in heaven,” Albers said. “What you have done here is extraordinary.” Beach said he will be missed. “It was your vision and your leadership that has made Milton what it is and maintained the character and integrity of what the citizens of Milton wanted,” he said. “… Your fingerprints are all over this city.” Joe Lockwood ended the night by reminiscing about driving down Doris Road, which reminded him of his grandmother Doris, and eventually buying land in Milton and raising his family. Later, he said the real reason he ran for mayor was to give back to the community, but that he was “scared to death” when he was elected. After his first day in office, city staff approached him not knowing what to do about the budget which was in the red. Instead of getting worried or upset, he said he called on a group of experts, and within a few hours, had a balanced budget. He said that was one way the city was able to succeed – thinking outside the box. He thanked everyone, especially Milton citizens for “making the city so great.” “I’m humbled just to be part of a community, an organization, a team to get to where we are today,” the mayor said. “… It’s just overwhelming. … I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It’s been an absolute up and down ride, but it’s been a great experience.”
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Man arrested in double homicide, linked to police shooting in D.C. By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A 22-year-old Acworth man was arrested Nov. 19 in connection with the double homicide of a firefighter and his wife in their Cobb County home and the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. Although investigators have not released a motive for the slayings, Sandy Springs police confirmed the suspect, Matthew Scott Lanz, is the younger brother of 27-year-old Austin Lanz who fatally shot a police officer at a bus stop near the Pentagon in August, before turning the gun on himself. According to online jail records, Matthew Lanz is being held at the Fulton County Jail and was denied bond over the weekend. Before he was transported to jail, Matthew Lanz was treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound sustained during a confrontation with Sandy Springs police. Sgt. Salvador Ortega, a spokesman for the Sandy Springs Police Department, said that shortly after 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19, officers were at the scene of a burglary on Cameron Ridge Drive where an intruder had broken into the garage but had been unable to enter the house. That’s when they received another call from nearby residents who reported an intruder still inside their home on Cameron Glen Drive. The officers responded immediately and tased the suspect to try to subdue him, but the taser had no effect. Instead, the suspect, later identified as Matthew Lunz, ran toward one of the officers, stabbing him multiple times all over his body, barely missing one of his vital organs, Ortega said. A backup officer then shot Matthew Lanz, allowing another officer to drag the injured officer outside to start rendering first aid. The injured officer was rushed to a local hospital and treated for multiple wounds. He has since been released and is at home recovering with his loved one, although in a lot of pain, Ortega said. He requested that his name not be released. The second officer was also injured from a bullet fragment that hit his hand. The residents of the home were not injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping Sandy Springs detectives investigate the burglary and assault of the officers. Sandy Springs police charged Matthew Lanz with two counts of burglary in the first degree, home invasion in the first degree, possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, 10 counts of felony obstruction, 10 counts
of aggravated assault on a police officer and 10 counts of attempted murder on a police officer. Sandy Springs Police Chief Ken DeSimone said he is grateful his officers were at the right place at the right time to confront the “extremely dangerous” and armed suspect. “The quick response by our officers potentially saved the lives of the homeowners, as we now know this suspect had murdered two homeowners previously in a similar burglary in Cobb County,” DeSimone said. “This incident is a testament of the dangers our officers face every day and their commitment to keeping our community safe.” While in custody, police identified Matthew Lanz as the same person who burglarized a home and fatally shot Justin and Amber Hicks, both 31, in Acworth the day before. Police said they found the couple’s 2-year-old son inside the home, but that he was unharmed and is now with family members. Cobb County police detectives charged Matthew Lunz with two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Before his death, Justin Hicks served as a firefighter with the Cherokee County Fire Department for over six years. Fire Chief Tim Prather described him in a Nov. 19 Facebook post as a “happy, funny, loved by many kind of guy.” “He was always a highly motivated, energetic individual who deeply loved his job as a firefighter and consistently worked to do better and be better every day,” Prather said. “He was really thrilled on his recent accomplishment of completing his paramedic program training. Justin has touched and impacted many lives, and he will be dearly missed. Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of a member of our family and his lovely wife.” On Nov. 22, the Cherokee County Fire Department led a procession joined by other public safety agencies, where they carried the remains of Justin and Amber Hicks to His Hands Church in Woodstock. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 23. The case remains under investigation. Sandy Springs police ask that anyone with additional information contact Detective Charles Needham at CNeedham@SandySpringsGa.Gov or by calling 770-551-2563. Additionally, police are asking residents that live in the vicinity to check their Ring Door cameras or exterior surveillance cameras for anyone suspicious captured between 6 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. Nov. 19.
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Johns Creek Arts Center T N E M E C N U O N N hosting artist gift market HAVE AN A RE? By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Holiday gifting just got easier for Johns Creek residents. The Johns Creek Arts Center will host a Holiday Artist Market until Dec. 23 featuring arts and crafts made by local artists. Pieces will come from roughly 25 different artists including students and instructors from the Arts Center and will range in price, averaging between $25 and $75. “These are well-made quality items that would sell anywhere,” Lillie Cipolla, organizer of the Holiday Artist Market and Arts Center registrar said. “We have a high traffic of people coming through here who are specifically looking for handmade crafts.” Available items include paper art, candles, jewelry, silk scarves, glasswork, paintings, ceramics, wooden sculptures and more.
A small portion of the proceeds from the market will go to the Arts Center to support programming efforts. Cipolla, Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson and other Arts Center staff have been planning this year’s market since August, Cipolla said. Last year, the Arts Center transitioned their annual market from inperson to virtual, using their website to sell products. This year, they’re excited to bring the event back to the center. “We see our center not just as a community art center, we see it as a place of therapy as well,” Cipolla said. “We have so many great people participating this year.” Visitors to the Arts Center are required to wear masks upon entry. The Holiday Artist Market will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information on the market or the Johns Creek Arts Center, visit johnscreekarts.org.
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Northern Ridge announces November Eagle Scouts The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) is proud to announce its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on November 29, 2021, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Top Row Left to Right Evan Douglass, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the demolition and rebuilding of a Ga Ga Ball Pit at Valor Christian Academy. Benjamin Rodes, of Troop 431, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a free-standing cabinet shelving unit to store boxes of the reusable materials, for the food distribution service, of Roswell United Methodist Church. Joshua Eberhardt, of Troop 2206, sponsored by St. James United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of 3 benches at the meditation trail at Beth Tikvak Temple as well as landscaping the area the benches were located Sri-Kaushal Ramana, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two picnic tables and the power washing of the concrete platform the tables were placed on, at Piney Grove Middle School. William Frankle, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a brick paver fire, pit complete with bench seating, for the Wildlife Action Center, at Acworth, Ga. Andrew Robertson, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the renovation of the food storage shelves at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. Andrew built shelving, improved some existing shelving and shelving units. Andrew Jahng, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of 3 sections of a boardwalk on a marshy trail at Autry Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Bottom Row Left to Right Evan Le, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the
design and construction of two sections of boardwalk for Perimeter Trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Carter Birdwell, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a paver and brick path in the grassy area between the side door of the Methodist Youth Center (MYC) and the front entrance of Vine Branch Chapel at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. Sathvik Vangavolu, of Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large shoe rack for the Shiv Mandir Hindu Temple of Atlanta. Samay Desai, of Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a pathway from the parking lot to the school building at Alpharetta High School. Connor Kelly, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharet-
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Chase: Continued from Page 1 The report states the vehicle continued down the road at a high rate of speed until it hit a curb. The driver then overcorrected, the report states, which caused the vehicle to rotate counterclockwise across all lanes and to the north side of Holcomb Bridge and Richwood Circle. After overturning an unknown number of times and knocking over trees and bushes, the Infiniti eventually hit a structural brick column and two people were ejected from the vehicle. Two others reportedly ran from the scene. Crash victim dies of injuries Dahian Silberio-Peña, 19, and Kimberly Reyes, 18, were transported to Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. SilberioPeña later died. Reyes suffered a broken left forearm. Sierra-Gonzalez was also charged with fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer, hit and run resulting in serious injury or death, driving in a circular or zig-zag course, reckless driving, speeding and two counts of serious injury by vehicle. He is being held at the Fulton County Jail without bond. His next hearing is slated for Jan. 10. The Roswell Office of Professional Standards began investigating allegations Hulon had initiated the pursuit on traffic charges the same day as the incident, and he was placed on paid leave. Hulon had been with the Roswell Police Department for one year and had no prior complaints. He told Sgt. Thomas Robinson during a 23-minute interview Sept. 29 he was aware of the department’s pursuit policy at the time of the accident, but that he had initiated the pursuit anyway because the cars had already been racing prior to the chase and he felt they were a “danger” to the public. According to the department’s policy, “no pursuit shall be initiated on the basis of traffic charges” unless the vehicle is being operated in a way that endangers public safety prior to the pursuit. It also acknowledges that officers must be given an opportunity to differentiate between a traffic violator, who has failed to yield, and the inception of a vehicle pursuit. It states the decision rests with the individual officer, who must carefully consider all factors, including the seriousness of the offense, all possible consequences and the safety of citizens. Police receive racing complaints On the night of the accident, the investigation states, an unnamed sergeant instructed officers to activate their
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cameras and patrol the areas, because uniform patrol had been receiving multiple calls of 15 to 30 racers in the area who were shutting down intersections, doing donuts and racing. It was around that time, that Hulon reportedly encountered what he referred to as “high performance street vehicles” and began taking note of tags. What was not clear from the camera footage, however, was his assertion that there were two vehicles revving their engines as they waited at the traffic light. He later admitted in the interview to owning two “high performance vehicles” himself, saying that he works on them, so he was able to identify their build – typically two-door coupes with a manual transmission, loud exhaust and tinted windows traveling in a pack of 100 to 200. According to Hulon, both vehicles
that night spun their tires when the light turned green, but he could not get to them because a vehicle immediately in front of him “intentionally” obstructed his pursuit. He said that while a red Mustang yielded, the Infiniti did not. “Hulon first assumed that the Infiniti was about to stop, but as he approached, it sped off quickly,” the investigation states. “The fleeing vehicle was now cutting it close to other vehicles as it was in and out of traffic. It was at that time that Hulon initiated the pursuit due to the vehicle crossing into the oncoming lane.” The report states that Hulon’s pursuit was cancelled, and as he was slowing down, he heard another officer announce the crash. Patrol is usually told to show a presence at intersections in efforts to escort racers out of the city, but on this night,
Hulon said the group was “much more manageable.” Hulon also confirmed that he had not received any explicit instructions not to chase or instructions that contradicted the department’s policy. On Oct. 11, Sgt. Thomas Robinson asked for a 15-day extension, so that it could be placed on hold to avoid any interference with the criminal investigation. Hulon also contacted the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, a professional association that provides legal, disciplinary and other representation to officers who are members, to advise them of what happened. The formal investigation was closed Oct. 22, and after concluding the allegation was “sustained,” Cpt. Charles Thomas Greco recommended Hulon complete remedial training on the Roswell Police Department’s vehicle operations policy.
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Vaccinated: Continued from Page 10 ducts the clinics in partnership with ReVue Pharmacy. In addition to specially trained firefighters, CARES uses Fire Department volunteers from the Community Emergency Response Team program to offer free health screenings to check blood pressure, heart rhythm abnormalities and more at the vaccine clinics. Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa said the emergence of the COVID-19 omicron variant and the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization for Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11 prompted the department to revive the clinics. So far, there seems to be community interest. Benmoussa said that in four days, firefighters administered about 200 vaccines on adults and about 40 to kids. The Centers for Disease Control states the Pfizer vaccine is over 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11 and will reduce their risk of severe disease, hospitalization or long-term COVID-19 complications. After receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, children may experience similar side effects as those seen in adults and with other vaccines, the most common
being a sore arm, the CDC says. Capt. Mark Haskins, the department’s new medical services officer, said that since rebooting the clinics, 515 people have been vaccinated, including approximately 46 children between the ages of 5 and 11. Firefighters are also going out into the community. On Dec. 8, Milton firefighters provided 44 doses to seniors at The Phoenix at Milton assisted living facility. Top infectious disease doctor Anthony Fauci has said that booster shots will be an essential tool to keep infections under control throughout the holidays. The CDC also recommends booster shots for all adults and gives them the option to get a different version than they originally received. As of Dec. 10, the Georgia Department of Health reported 62% of Fulton County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, 56% have received both doses and 27% have received an additional dose after being fully vaccinated, slightly higher than the rates statewide. But, Fulton County remains one of the top five counties in Georgia with the greatest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The Health Department reported 226 cases Dec. 8, up from 148 the week before. It also reported a 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases at 111, up from the prior
number of 77.1. Earlier this month, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the main driver of current COVID-19 cases across the U.S. remains the delta variant of the coronavirus, not omicron. The majority of cases, she said, are among people who remain unvaccinated. After getting her booster shot, Cricket Collins asked her boys for a high-five. They were due at the pediatrician’s office for their second dose in the coming days. She said the firefighters made it easy, adding that she was glad they were offering it. “I’m Type 1 diabetic, so I’m immunocompromised,” Cricket Collins said. “And I actually have several people that I know who’ve passed away unvaccinated. I don’t know anybody personally who’s passed away that was vaccinated. So, I talked to my doctors about it, and they recommended that I get a booster shot.” Flu shots are also being offered at the vaccine clinics. Haskins said 27 flu shots have been administered so far. No pre-registration or scheduling is required for any of the clinics, but a parent must accompany children being vaccinated. Those who are interested can simply show up and register quickly on-site. For updates about upcoming clinics, visit City of Milton on Facebook or email covidsupport@cityofmiltonga.us.
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Sellers said builders will include pathways and landscaped drives to provide residents and workers with a sense of place. “This is really modernizing the campus with high-quality design,” Sellers said. The Zoom meeting allowed for questions, and the first inquiry was about traffic, pointing out that nearly 600 residential units are bound to have an effect. The individual remarked that Alpharetta’s City Center has added so many homes and apartments that traffic has become all but impossible in the downtown area. Sellers said that while she could not speak to details of City Center, the Continuum development will have fewer apartments than what can be found at Avalon. She also said the property is at the corner of two major arteries near Ga. 400. “Any development is certainly going to have some traffic, but the traffic generated by this … it’s certainly not going to have an adverse effect, especially given the access points and the location,” Sellers said. A traffic study, she said, is now underway with the Atlanta Regional Commission. Under Georgia law, any large-scale development, or one that is likely to impact neighboring jurisdictions, is subject to review as a Development of Regional Impact. The Atlanta Regional Commission conducts these reviews in the 11-county metro Atlanta area. After the review is complete, the local government retains its authority to make the final decision on whether to approve the development. Continuum is scheduled to be presented for consideration before the Alpharetta Planning Commission on Feb. 3. It will go before the City Council for final consideration Feb. 28.
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Clifton Davis, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away November 30, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Betty Joyce Karr, 82, of Cumming, passed away December 2, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Victor Joel Robertson, 79, of Cumming, passed away November 13, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Kevin Engel, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away November 30, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Robert Porter, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away December 2, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Jerry Stidham, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away November 29, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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