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By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Even as the heat of the day dissipated with the setting of the sun, excitement left moods anything but cool at the Wills Park Equestrian Center May 5. The National Cowboy and Pro Rodeo Association kicked off its three-day Rodeo Finals at the equestrian center Thursday evening, drawing in hundreds of spectators. The Pro Rodeo Association’s Finals draw in some of the world’s top rodeo performers, men and women alike, each competing to be named the association’s world champion for the year. Dozens of contestants from across the country competed in classic competitive rodeo sports like breakaway roping, calf roping, steer wrestling and bronc riding, both saddle and bareback. Each contestant was scored by judges after performing in their sport, each with the aim of claiming the championship title. The danger was real as the rodeo opened with bronc riding. Contestants clung to horses that thrashed violently to throw them off, with no competitor hanging on for more than a few seconds. Rodeo staff then had to calm the still-bucking broncos and lead them out of the ring. Spectators cheered and gasped in
later events as some contestants lassoed steers from horseback, jumped from their mounts and wrestled the animals to the ground. Other competitors were less fortunate, missing their rope tosses as their quarry successfully escaped the ring. An announcer from the Pro Rodeo Association noted this weekend’s rodeo is a culmination of year-round work for the contestants, who have had to prove themselves in prior rodeos this season. Vendors at the event gave spectators
the opportunity to refresh themselves with boiled peanuts, funnel cakes and other rodeo treats. Other vendors sold western attire and toys for kids. Even among the excitement and danger as the rodeo finals began, competitors kept their cool and did what they know best. Coby Sanchez, a 20-year-old team steer roping contestant from Louisiana, has been riding and roping for most of his life. He described the event as “just another day.”
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ATLANTA — Teachers in the Fulton County School System will be among the highest paid in the region next year under the proposed $1.1 billion budget for the 2023 fiscal year starting July 1. The budget also includes a slight decrease in the millage rate for property owners. Included in the FY23 budget is a 3 percent salary increase for all district staff, a mid-year step increase for eligible employees, bonuses and other financial incentives. The pay increases will add nearly $53 million to this year’s salary schedules. “We are in a competitive market, and we’re constantly trying to make sure that our frontline positions are staffed with qualified personnel…and that comes at a price,” said Marvin Dereef, chief financial officer for Fulton Schools. Despite the salary hikes, the FY23 reflects about a 1 percent drop from
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ATLANTA — Robert Allen Vandel, accused of raping a 13-year-old student while teaching at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell, pleaded guilty to five charges on May 6. The charges include rape, aggravated child molestation, false imprisonment and two counts of child molestation. Vandel, 64, of Canton, entered a non pros to three counts of sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority. Had he been convicted of all offenses, Vandel faced a maximum sentence of life in prison plus 50 years. However, on May 6, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kelly Ellerbe sentenced Vandel to 10 years in prison, followed by life on probation and required him to register as a sex offender. Additionally, Vandel is to have no contact with the alleged victims named in the indictment or unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16. Ellerbe said she had some hesitation in granting Vandel’s guilty plea, but she did so to help “close this chapter” for the victims and protect them from having to testify. “These cases involving children who have been allegedly subjected to rape or all types of aggravated child molestation are extremely difficult on children …,” Ellerbe said. “It’s very difficult for attorneys with 40 years of training to come before a judge and make the case and it’s very hard on the children to kind of relive.” Before being sentenced, Fulton County prosecutor Lauren McAuley said that on Aug. 31, 2021, the mother of one of Vandel’s former students reported to Roswell police her daughter had been sexually assaulted by her science teacher at FAST. McAuley said the juvenile had previously complained to the school about Vandel rubbing her shoulders and touching her breasts. Then, in March 2020, Vandel asked the student to come into his classroom during recess, locked the door where she couldn’t reach and raped her
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Robert Allen Vandel, 64, of Canton, pleads guilty to five charges in Fulton County Superior Court on May 6. Vandel, a former teacher at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell, was arrested Sept. 2, 2021, for the rape of a 13-year-old student. On either side are his defense attorneys Brian Steel and Maxwell Schardt. on a desk, McAuley said. As the student’s mental health declined, McAuley said, she disclosed the rape. Shortly thereafter, another 13-yearold former student of Vandel’s came forward, saying that he had also touched her inappropriately and smacked her buttocks with a ruler. “Surrounding these incidents of abuse was a pattern of grooming behavior and manipulations by the defendant where he manipulated his position of trust with these girls in order to advance his perverse desires to molest them,” McAuley said. “He would give them candy and ice cream outside of rewarding other students, he would treat them special, he would give them answers to pop quizzes and tests in advance of other students and generally created an opportunity for him to commit these acts,” she continued. McAuley said that when the Ro-
swell Police Department investigated the incidents, Detective C. Dickerson found Vandel had a long-standing pattern of similar behavior while serving as a science teacher in middle school environments for the majority of his professional career. Reading from impact statements written by the two victims, their parents stated that they continue to deal with the aftermath of their experiences. “I want so bad for his face to be gone from my memory, but it’s always there, haunting me in my dreams,” one letter stated. “In real life, I can’t see a man with white hair without being sick to my stomach and wanting to run.” Vandel was arrested on Sept. 2, 2021. He faces at least two more felony counts of sexual battery of a minor at Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs, which is where he was working after resigning or being fired from FAST.
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Roswell bans new standalone apartments By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council unanimously approved the second reading of a text amendment to the Unified Development Code May 9 that bans construction of new standalone apartments in East Roswell. The vote followed three hours of discussion, mostly from residents and community groups who spoke in opposition. In the end, City Councilman Mike Palermo moved to approve the text amendment, which received a second from Councilman Peter Vanstrom. It passed 5-0, with Councilman Marcelo Zapata absent. The text amendment, dealing with Section 13.4.3 of the UDC titled “Who Can Submit an Application,” removes multi-family zoning districts and prevents developers from submitting rezoning requests for constructing new standalone apartments without nonresidential uses such as retail. The first reading was approved April 11. During public comment, residents reiterated as in past meetings they were worried the change would aggravate the housing shortage and disproportionately impact low-income residents and people of color, who largely make up the areas in Roswell west of Ga. 400, along Holcomb Bridge Road, east of Warsaw Road and Martin’s Landing. The City Council has had a 90-day moratorium on new conditional-use multi-family housing applications since March 28. Joe Santoro, with the Council for Quality Growth, a non-profit trade organization of more than 300 companies including developers, contractors, attorneys and others in the building industry, asked the City Council to use the time remaining in the moratorium to table the text amendment and meet with local stakeholders. “Postpone the vote,” Santoro said.
It’s interesting somehow that this has been turned into a much different discussion.” KURT WILSON Mayor of the City of Roswell “There’s a lot of discussion and good points on both sides, and I think we just need to come to the table, both with City Council, mayor, staff and, really, with the industry, and talk about some of these issues. … I think it’s important that we do not limit the housing options but continue to provide these diverse housing types.” However, resident Sally McKenzie, who runs a Facebook page Citizens for Responsible Development, was one of three residents who spoke in favor of the text amendment, saying it was necessary to protect the quality of life in Roswell. “We live in a great, diverse community by the river,” McKenzie said. “It has so much to offer, and that’s what I hear over and over again. [The Oxbo Road realignment project] was not the defining reason why these people won. It was people, again, saying we want Roswell to be Roswell going forward. … It is struggling right now.” McKenzie said she supports East Roswell having a balance of residential and business opportunities. “Historic Roswell is thriving because it has such a draw,” McKenzie said. “It’s got all these unique, wonderful qualities. East Roswell doesn’t have that. East Roswell does not need more standalone apartments. … And the standalone apartments that we have built are not affordable housing.” Mayor Kurt Wilson said the last time
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The Roswell City Council discusses a text amendment to the Unified Development Code dealing with the construction of new standalone apartments in East Roswell. a Roswell City Council passed a standalone multifamily project from the ground up was in 2001 with the Walton Centennial project. He added that 2013 was also the last time the city had any notable redevelopment with the Roswell City Walk apartments. Both projects were executed two years after they passed. “It’s interesting somehow that this has been turned into a much different discussion,” Wilson said. “If you just look at the data … you can see that currently in our city we have 40 apartment projects, which make up 9,218 units, and then you see that we have 24 condominium projects, which make up 1,599 units.” Using the same data, Wilson said single-family housing makes up 64 percent of existing land in Roswell. “This leadership, as duly elected by the people of Roswell, has been very clear about how it’s going to grow this city and in what format it’s going to grow
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By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Police in North Fulton County may no longer be quite as quick to release offenders with citations after action May 4 by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The board approved $517,000 in funding to reopen the Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta, which closed in early 2020. The vote was 6-1, with Chairman Rob Pitts casting the lone dissent. Pitts did not comment on the matter prior to commissioners calling the question. In addition to funding to pay for refurbishments to the facility, the approval calls for the county to develop an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Alpharetta regarding jail operations. Alpharetta sent a draft agreement to the county in March, though it has not been approved. Alpharetta, along with other North Fulton cities, have advocated for reopening the jail. Since its closure, North Fulton County law enforcement agencies have had to transport those arrested more than 25 miles south to Atlanta. Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat told commissioners that police in North Fulton County cities have released more than 5,000 suspects who would normally have been jailed over the last year and a-half. Labat said reopening the Alpharetta jail would be the first phase of a robust public safety plan for the
county. The current reopening plan would have cities pay a daily rate for holding detainees in the jail. Labat said cities could also impose public safety fines. One example, he said, is the City of Guyton, which imposes a $9 fee on traffic citations which is split between the jail, police and the fire department. Labat said North Fulton County cities have agreed “in theory” to pay a processing fee of $50-$60 a day so the county can recoup operating costs. He said his office has already begun selecting staff for the Alpharetta jail, including some who previously worked there. The sheriff’s office is prepared to offer incentives for staff to move their workplace to Alpharetta, he said. During public comment on the measure, Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin told commissioners he supports reopening the jail and thanked them for taking up the issue. He said he was grateful to county staff the city has worked with to plan the reopening. “Fulton is an extraordinary county,” Gilvin said. “It stretches almost 90 miles, covering a lot of different geographic and demographic areas. There are different needs within the community, but we are one community.” County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, whose district includes part of North Fulton, said the goal is to have the jail reopen during the summer, tentatively by the end of June.
Budget: Continued from Page 1 the current FY22 budget as the district enrollment declines. In addition to the 3 percent raise from the district, teachers next year will receive a $2,000 raise from the state. This will complete Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign pledge to increase teacher salaries by $5,000 during his term in office. Georgia sets the state salary for teachers, however most districts, including Fulton Schools, pay well above that rate using local tax revenues to attract top talent. While Fulton Schools has historically aimed at being among the top three highest-paying districts in the Metro Atlanta region, the growing demand for teachers and school staff forced a pause in that strategy. The proposed salary increases will put the district’s newest teachers and those with the most years of experience at the top of the pay scale among Metro Atlanta school districts. “I think overall we are in a very competitive place in the market when it comes to getting quality teachers,” said Ron Wade, chief talent officer for Human Resources. “There might be some areas to work on…but at most [steps] we are very competitive.” For FY23, first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree will earn approximately $52,316. Salaries will be in line with several other districts in years two through 16, before rising to the top of the metro pay scale – above $80,000 – after two decades of teaching. School Board member Katie Reeves said the problem is there are so many districts chasing too few available teachers. She noted Fulton Schools will end the school year with 200 vacancies, which usually never happens. Wade said he thinks the district has shown its appreciation to employees through its actions to address compensation. “This has been an exceptional year in terms of our investment in our people,”
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Wade said. “Not only are we giving our staff a pay increase, but we are the only school system that made the statement that we believe in a living wage.” He noted wages for all hourly workers, which include bus drivers, nutrition workers and custodial staff, will start at $16 an hour. The Fulton School Board is set to vote on the FY23 budget at its June 7 meeting.
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Funding the district’s budget relies heavily on local tax dollars which account for 62 percent of general fund revenue. The state provides 33 percent, and federal dollars make up the remaining 5 percent. Dereef noted there is little flex in the Fulton Schools budget, considering staff salaries, benefits, pupil services and instructional programs comprise nearly 85 percent of the $1.1 billion budget for FY23. Although the state has increased funding for public schools over the past few years, Fulton County Schools is receiving less state money as enrollment declines. Of the $53 million in enhanced salaries for FY23, all but $15 million – the cost of the state’s $2,000 teacher raise – will be funded by local tax revenue. Fulton School officials point to the “local fair share” system which takes a big bite out of the state funds the district earns. State funding for schools is based on the Quality Based Education formula which calculates what each district receives based on enrollment, staffing, programs and other factors. But the state expects counties to help support their local districts. From the total QBE earned, the state deducts the “local fair share” which is the equivalent of five mils of local property tax revenue. In Fulton County, with its high property values, nearly $40 million is raised for every mil assessed. This means nearly $200 million in state funding earned by Fulton Schools is withheld and must be funded with local revenue.
The current millage rate for the Fulton County School System is 17.796 and is proposed to drop to 17.49 in FY23. This will save a homeowner about $60 on property assessed at $200,000 (40 percent of the appraised value) – as long as the property has not increased in value. In Fulton County, as long as a homeowner remains in their home, assessments can only rise 3 percent each year. “Fulton County Schools has the lowest millage rate for [property owners] of any of the Metro Atlanta districts,” said School Board Member Gail Dean. “And we continue to do that even in very uncertain times, and I hope to see that continue.”
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Mother, son groom business to promote health By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Oftentimes, a mother is more than just a mother. She’s a teacher, a caretaker, and sometimes, a business partner. At least, that’s the case for Andrea and Bill Gray, the mother-son team who co-own dog grooming business Scenthound in Dunwoody. The Grays say Scenthound is more than just a place to get your dog groomed; it’s a place to ensure your dog lives a long, happy, healthy life. Scenthound’s care focuses on a dog’s skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth, critical areas for their health. The business offers a monthly membership, which Bill Gray said reminds owners to keep their dog’s care current. “The membership is designed to remind them to bring their dog every month to get hygienic treatment on those five areas,” Bill Gray said. “We know if we do that every month, they will be more hygienic, we’ll be able to spot more issues that could be affecting them from a health standpoint so that the dog parent can go and talk to their vet.” Bill Gray said Scenthound’s focus on health sets it apart from other dog grooming businesses. He said Scenthound doesn’t offer certain services other groomers offer, such as boarding, because it’s healthier for dogs to be with their families than in a kennel. It also focuses on functional grooming, rather than stylistic grooming. The Grays don’t own the Scenthound brand, but own franchises in Dunwoody, Buckhead and Tucker. Despite their first location in Dunwoody opening just last
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Bill Gray works at Scenthound Dunwoody, the business he co-owns with his mother. year, they’re also committed to opening 20 more locations across DeKalb and Fulton counties over the next eight years. In addition to their commitment to dog wellness, the Grays say they want to promote employee development, and growing their business will help them achieve that. “There’s a lot of young people out there who are looking for a trade, who are looking to grow and deliver their potential,” Bill Gray said. “Sometimes the job opportunities out there don’t give them a lot of foundational training and a craft that they could one day use
to create their own business, to become managers and leaders.” Bill Gray said the partnership began because he was looking to start a family business while giving back to the community. He said they wanted to build a business for themselves and for their family to join. Before getting involved with Scenthound, Bill Gray was a brand marketer and had worked with Nestle, Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. Andrea Gray has a background in human resources and employee training. Bill Gray said his mother’s experience helps him bring a fresh perspective to business issues.
Mother-son business team Bill and Andrea Gray own Scenthound Dunwoody, a health-focused dog grooming business. The pair plans to open 20 more locations across DeKalb and Fulton counties in the coming years. The Grays said being business partners along with family members creates some unique situations, but the duo certainly enjoy working together. Even before becoming business partners, the two spoke every day. Andrea Gray currently lives in Florida but still speaks with her son daily about both business and family matters. Bill Gray joked about having to learn to switch between work conversations and personal conversations. “We don’t ever have to get into the situation where I’m pulling my rank as mom,” Andrea Gray said. “When we’re in a business relationship, that’s what it is. It’s a business relationship.”
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Fulton County Elections: School Board candidates Seat: Fulton County School Board District 2 Candidates: Lillie Pozatek & Brittany Griffin Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself. (50 words)
Pozatek: I will bring resultsdriven leadership to the table for parents, students and teachers. My unique experience as an educator, a parent volunteer and a businesswoman makes me the right choice to be your next School Board member. My husband and I have two daughters and have lived in Milton for 12 years.
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Griffin: I am an educator with 14 years of experience both in the classroom and partnering with districts across the country. I supported 93 of Fulton’s schools in helping design and implement innovative learning models. I live in Milton with my wife and 7-year-old daughter who attends Crabapple Crossing Elementary. Question 1: What do you see GRIFFIN as the greatest challenge to public school education? And what would be your plan(s) to address that issue? (200 words) Pozatek: Studies show that quality education is the leading indicator of future success. Therefore, I will strive to return the school’s focus to education by prioritizing the core academic subjects fundamental to our student achievement goals. I will support presenting age-appropriate content that is respectful of the diverse cultures and values of the households that Fulton County Schools serves. As a former special education teacher, I understand how unique every child is, and I celebrate those differences. I will champion learning plans that support each student’s progress so that all our children receive the education that prepares them for the future they choose. In addition, I will encourage an environment that attracts and retains qualified teachers and staff because they are the front line and our most critical resource. I recognize parents as the primary advocates for their children. I will protect parents’ rights to have a voice in their children’s education. I want to champion stronger and more meaningful relationships between our board, parents, students, and administrators. Our schools must partner with the home environment to prepare children for success. We deliver for our students when administrators, teachers, parents, and other caregivers work together toward this common goal. Griffin: Schools today are focused on the wrong outcomes for students. We’ve created a system that ranks and sorts students solely on their ability to
learn content-specific knowledge and skills within a fixed time period. This system produces graduates who don’t know their strengths, how to think critically, nor how to advocate for themselves. To address this, I support redefining the desired whole-child outcomes such as collaboration, agency, and real-world problem-solving. Students then learn to master content and develop skills within the framework of these outcomes. Math, for example, is taught through the context of developing real-world problem solving and collaboration skills. Classroom instruction changes with a whole-child outcome focus, and learning becomes more authentic, masterybased, personalized, and equitable. Fulton County Schools has sparked this learnercentered shift by identifying Student Success Skills, whole-child outcomes, and the Standards Mastery Framework. The next step is for the board to align policy, particularly in regard to assessments and the tools used to measure student learning, to focus on whole-child outcomes. This work must be informed by our community - students, educators and families. District 2 needs a board member with deep instructional experience to be a steward of this work. Question 2: Fulton County taxpayers contribute nearly 60 cents of every dollar spent by the Fulton County School System. That number is expected to increase in the next five years, despite declining enrollment systemwide. Do you believe the Fulton County School System has been a good financial steward of its revenue, and what, if any, actions would you take as a board member to improve financial efficiency? Pozatek: In January of 2021, FCS became a debtfree system. The SPLOST has allowed the system to focus on debt repayment while building and maintaining its campuses. The conservative stewardship has allowed more budget to focus on student learning, not interest payment. Accountability is key to ensuring financial efficiency. Consistently evaluating programs and dollars spent for the return on investment is crucial. As a board member, that is part of the monitoring framework essential for holding the superintendent accountable. Transparency holds the board accountable. Griffin: I believe FCS has been fiscally responsible. As a community member, however, it has been hard to know for sure. An example is iReady. Many FCS families struggle to see the benefits of this adaptive, online learning program, despite a multi-million-dollar district investment. As a board member, I commit to increased transparency around why Fulton County Schools is investing its funds in both new and existing initiatives. Having a clear why provides shared language, which helps the community contribute to monitoring the efficacy of investments. If, for example, families better understood the desired and actual outcomes of iReady, it would be easier to assess if it is indeed worth the financial investment. Question 3: Politics are increasingly entering the classroom through legislation and external conversations. Do you believe there is a place for political
debate on social issues in the classroom? Why or why not? Pozatek: Childhood is referred to as the “formative years” for a reason. Children rely on parents and caregivers for guidance relating to forming their values and belief systems. As adults, they have a lifetime of experiences to discover their politics and beliefs on social issues. Our job is to work together to teach them the fundamentals at age-appropriate times so they will learn to think for themselves. We must protect our classrooms so that students can learn about current events while keeping personal politics out. Politics and divisive content should be avoided in the early formative years. Including adult politics in a child’s world is unnecessary if our goal is to create citizens who can form their own opinions when developmentally and emotionally ready. Griffin: Political commentary is inevitable in our schools. Classrooms should be safe spaces for students to grapple with complex questions and form their own opinions. Debate and inquiry are natural parts of learning. As a parent, I believe students deserve educators as neutral facilitators of discussions to ensure the content remains age-appropriate and that collaboration, critical thinking and empathy are practiced.
About the elections Fulton County Board of Education Alpharetta and Roswell mostly fall into Fulton County Board of Education District 2, which will have its nonpartisan general election May 24 between candidates Brittany Griffin and Lillie Pozatek. The incumbent, Katie Reeves, is not seeking re-election. Some voters in Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell will choose between Michelle Morancie, Phil Chen, Linda Arnold for the District 7 school board seat. The incumbent, Julia Bernath, is not seeking re-election.
Fulton County Board of Commissioners The chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is an at-large seat, meaning all residents of Fulton County may vote for the seat, regardless of district. The seat, currently held by Robb Pitts, is up for reelection this year.
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Fulton County Elections: Meet the candidates Seat: Fulton County Board of Education, District 7 (General election) Candidates: Michelle Morancie, Phil
Chen, Linda Arnold
Note: Linda Arnold did not
submit responses to Appen Media’s questionnaire.
Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself. (50 words)
Morancie: I am a licensed psychologist who worked in public schools for over 30 years. Before retiring, I worked with Fulton County Schools. I earned my BA degree from Wesleyan University and my MA and PhD from New York MORANCIE University. I have three adult sons who attended public schools in NYC. Chen: I am a small business owner, engaged parent and member of the com-
munity. I’ve worked with FCS to build a STEM K-8 charter school in Roswell. I have children in our school system. I am standing up for Common Sense and will work to have great schools in every neighborhood.
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Question 1: What do you see as the greatest challenge to public school education? And what would be your plan(s) to address that issue? (200 words) Morancie: Micromanagement, too much parent control in some geographical areas, not enough parent engagement in others, lack of administrative support for management of behavior problems, and salaries that are not commensurate with the amount of time put into their jobs, have led to teachers and clinicians leaving the school district or their careers in education. In order to build staff morale and slow the exodus of teachers and clinical staff, I would like to create an atmo-
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Chen: Fundamentals and foundation for our students have been eroded. Coming out of the pandemic, students have lost a lot of the basic foundational skills. We need to get students off devices, especially in the K-6 grade levels. We need to rebuild their foundational skills of reading, writing, arithmetic as well as social interaction. Parents need to learn to be parents again to help with discipline issues in the classroom so that teachers can be teachers. If we work together as a community, we can rebuild the foundational skills for our students. Question 2: Fulton County taxpayers contribute nearly 60 cents of every dollar spent by the Fulton County School System. That number is expected to increase in the next five years, despite declining enrollment systemwide. Do you believe the Fulton County School System has been a good financial steward of its revenue, and what, if any, actions would you take as a board member to improve financial efficiency? Morancie: The fact that enrollment has dropped, suggests that parents are not confident in the quality of education in FCS. This is a reflection of how the system has managed the finances to make all of the schools attractive to families. As a board member, I would investigate how the district distributes its funds to equalize the quality of education throughout the district. Chen: As a small business owner, the value of every dollar spent can mean the difference between success and fail-
ure. FCS has done an overall good job. A decrease in the enrollment is a sign that the product and environment is not what the consumer, in this case, parents want. The product itself is a major factor as parents choose alternatives like home school and private school. STEM and STEAM based charter schools are having an uptick in enrollment as well. From talking to constituents and local city councils, developing K-8 STEM/ STEAM home zoned schools that feed into schools like Innovation Academy and Global Impact Magnet high schools as well enriching our existing middle and high schools with some elements of those magnet schools would be very attractive to keeping and increasing enrollment. Question 3: Politics are increasingly entering the classroom through legislation and external conversations. Do you believe there is a place for political debate on social issues in the classroom? Why or why not? Morancie: Education laws that were recently passed restrict the opportunity for children to expand their thinking. School should promote the development of the natural course of critical thinking and creative expression. With the support of teachers, school should be a place for age-appropriate exploration of ideas. Chen: Classrooms are not an appropriate place for politics or activism. Children attend school to learn the fundamentals and foundations in which to build a successful academic career. They have a lifetime in which to learn politics outside the classroom. These times are especially important as we emerge from the pandemic and transition away from full virtual learning.
About the elections
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Some voters in Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell will choose between Michelle Morancie, Phil Chen, Linda Arnold for the District 7 school board seat. The incumbent, Julia Bernath, is not seeking re-election.
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Fulton County Board of Commissioners The chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is an at-large seat, meaning all residents of Fulton County may vote for the seat, regardless of district. The seat, currently held by Robb Pitts, is up for reelection this year.
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Fulton County Elections: Meet the candidates Seat: Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Candidates: Robb Pitts (Incumbent),
Sonya Russell, Jewel Johnson
Note: Robb Pitts and Jewel Johnson did not submit responses to Appen Media’s questionnaire.
Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself.
Russell: I am a 25-year law enforcement leader, who now owns a small business. Served 10 years at the APD, and 15 as a federal agent before retiring. I am a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and I’m ready to give Fulton County a fresh start.
RUSSELL
Question 1: What do you see as the county’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Russell: The greatest challenge will be to unite the county: north, south and Atlanta in between. While doing this, we must work to reduce crime so people feel safe to go to school, go to work, and improve their quality of life. I believe my background in law enforcement makes me uniquely qualified to work collaboratively with all the different law-enforcement agencies and social organizations to prevent crime and achieve our overall goal: to improve the quality of life in Fulton County for everyone. I will establish new and improved cooperative partner-
ships in the private and public sector to achieve these goals. Question 2: Which policy or project facing the Board do you feel most passionate about, and how will you work to pass/complete it? Russell: The Board under the current chairman has shown a failure of leadership. There is no election director; the chairman misapplied federal rescue dollars, and he was recently scolded by a judge for passing an unlawful election rule (that was overturned). On day one i will introduce a measure to clean up corruption and provide open, transparent leadership. From talking to constituents and local city councils, developing K-8 STEM/STEAM home zoned schools that feed into schools like Innovation Academy and Global Impact Magnet high schools as well enriching our existing middle and high schools with some elements of those magnet schools would be very attractive to keeping and increasing enrollment. Question 3: With rising costs of living making many voters’ everyday lives more expensive, what would you do to promote economic stability in Fulton County? Russell: A Chairman Sonya Russell will reintroduce the Rescue Implementation Plan that the current chairman refused to support. It allows for millions in home mortgage assistance, summer youth jobs and training and provides small businesses with grants to help them come out of the pandemic fiscally strong. I will not only talk about helping our businesses during election season; I will work every day to promote economic stability in Fulton County.
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Fulton County Elections: Meet the candidates Seat: U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
In the May 24 primary election, voters will choose Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 7 seat. The top candidates in each party will go on to the November 8 general election. The position, which is currently held by Democrat Carolyn Bordeaux, will represent parts of Gwinnett and Fulton counties.
Democratic candidates: Carolyn Bordeaux (I) Lucy McBath Donna McLeod
Republican candidates: Michael Corbin Mark Gonsalves Lisa McCoy Y.G. Nyghtstorm Mary West
Note: Carolyn Bordeaux, Lucy McBath, Donna McLeod, Y.G. Nyghtstorm and Mary West did not submit responses to Appen Media’s questionnaire. Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself.
McCoy: I am married with two teenage sons. I moved to Georgia from Michigan for my first teaching job. I was an elementary school teacher for 20 years. Now, I’m a college professor. I have earned four college degrees including a MCCOY doctorate. I’m a hard worker ready to serve District 7! Gonsalves: Longtime residents of Georgia’s 7th District, successful businessman Mark Gonsalves and his wife Donna are passionate about preserving and protecting our uniquely American Freedoms which are GONSALVES the cornerstone of our nation’s exceptionalism. Fighting for our Freedom First!, Mark stands with us for a better tomorrow for our kids and grandkids. Corbin: Currently reside in Peachtree Corners, Christian, Gwinnett County resident of 23 years, graduate of Duluth High School and The University of
Georgia, BA political science. My interracial marriage and two biracial daughters shape my views. Successful 17-year career in communications, leading divisions at major corporations. My ethos is Faith, Freedom, Facts.
CORBIN
Question 1: What do you see as your district’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? McCoy: My first inclination is to say the economy, however, I see that addressed in another question. So, then I would say securing our borders is the greatest challenge and danger we face. I believe there is no greater threat to the future of our country and for the safety and security of all Americans than unsecured borders. We cannot continue on the path of unlimited immigration under Biden. Last year, a record two million illegal immigrants crossed our border. The largest in American history. So, it won’t be long before we feel the impacts here in our wallets paying for it, in our schools, our workforce, and in our hospitals. It’s simple. Everyone cannot live here or everything people come here for will cease to exist. This country would be left broke and barren with the toll on our economic and natural resources. First, we need to enforce existing immigration laws and hold accountable those who are willfully breaking them. We need to reform laws that result in chain immigration and the manipulation of our asylum and visa laws. We need both a physical border and a virtual one by making E-Verify required for all businesses nationwide. Gonsalves: The greatest challenges facing Georgia’s 7th Congressional District are soaring inflation, jobs, education and our community’s safety. Our inflationary spiral, which will cost the average family an additional $5,200 this year, is a result of unsustainable spending, the Fed inflating the money supply, and an energy policy that took us from being energy independent to foreign dependency in the past year. We must stop the reckless spending, turn back on the Keystone Pipeline and take the handcuffs off our coal and fracking industries. As a successful businessman, I’m a proven job creator by growing and turning around businesses. We’ll create opportunity by fostering Free Market Capitalism, not Crony Capitalism, and focus on small business growth through
access to capital and eliminating unnecessary federal regulations. Education starts with abolishing the Department of Education and eliminating Common Core. School boards’ objective must be to have our schools teach a fundamental core curriculum consistent with parental desires, not nonsense like CRT. For safety’s sake, we must invest in law enforcement and mental health initiatives and support a real “get tough on crime” approach, while preserving our 2nd Amendment Right to protect our family, property and community. Corbin: The greatest challenge in the 7th District is how to address the rapidly growing population, that shows no indication of slowing down. The 7th District contains a vast majority of Gwinnett County and a smaller area of Fulton County, such as Johns Creek. Both counties have grown over 17 percent over the past decade, are the two largest counties in Georgia and in the top 50 nationwide. As you can imagine, this growth is a double-edged sword. I am proud to live in a community that is desirable and welcoming of new residents. However, we must understand the pressure this rapid growth impacts our infrastructure. The biggest areas of concern regarding population growth are transportation and education. Transportation: our residents need reliable public transportation and adequate roads to support increased traffic flow. Education: Gwinnett is the largest school system in Georgia, and Fulton is 4th. The need for additional schools and teachers is imperative to the future of our children. I will introduce, sponsor and co-sponsor bills that directly impact funding of these efforts from the federal government. I will also immerse myself in oversight in these areas to ensure funding is never being abused in any form or fashion. Question 2: While in office, how will you instill values of public engagement and transparency among your staff? McCoy: I believe elected officials are there by the will of the people they represent and should therefore always be beholden to those who elected them. I know I will. My staff will make every effort to maintain open lines of communication and be responsive to constituent needs and views. It would be a staff responsibly to maintain a current website, email blast and newsletter to promote engagement and transparency about what I am working toward and fighting for in Congress. Gonsalves: Public engagement starts with Constituent Services. In business, I take great pride in having built
and trained award-winning Customer Care departments which provide worldclass service. I’ll take these same skills to Congress for the constituents of Georgia’s 7th District. Transparency starts with leadership, and leadership starts with a vision. My vision is to have my staff understand they are responsible and accountable to the people who sent me to Congress. Corbin: My ethos is based up Faith, Freedom, and Facts. Those three pillars guide my decisions in life and while in office. So, this question correlates directly with facts. We must hold firm in facts over fear. That means holding the government accountable to deliver the facts to the people. Today, the government manipulates the people through the media. Conversely, the media manipulates the people through the government. We must have leaders that call out news that is not factual. Considering the constant media storm and information overload, we must be given the facts. I will call out anyone at any time who does not uphold this oath. This will hold true amongst my staff as well and there will be no tolerance for deceit. As it pertains to public engagement, I will hold quarterly town halls for my district, open to anyone. The agenda will cover recent events locally, nationally, and internationally and my thoughts are on each and how I am helping to address them. We will also publish and leave open for discussion all bills that were voted on within the previous quarter and answer questions on why I voted a particular way. Question 3: With rising costs of living making many voters’ everyday lives more expensive, what will you do to promote economic stability in your district? McCoy: According to recent polls, the economy is the primary concern of Americans, and rightly so. Like many, I have had to make hard choices that I thought I would never have to make due to inflation and soaring gas prices. Skyrocketing inflation has largely been the result of reckless, irresponsible government spending that needs to stop. In spite of inflation and our soaring national debt, Democrats are eyeing even more spending and taxes, thereby adding fuel to the fire. I would vote to stop any such endeavors. We need to lower taxes, inflation, and our national debt, not raise them all exponentially. I would support any initiatives that reduce the cost of living and support small businesses in our community.
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Roswell appoints citizen Transportation Commission By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council appointed seven members to the Transportation Advisory Commission May 9, its first step in helping ensure the beleaguered Oxbo Road realignment project stays on track. Each council member, with the exception of Marcelo Zapata who has been absent since November due to medical reasons, nominated one person to serve on the commission. The mayor nominated the commission chair. Residents have been clamoring for more citizen input into local transportation decisions in the wake of revelations of mismanagement of the Oxbo project, which has accumulated millions of dollars in cost overruns. The citizen committee includes Marisa Pereira, Perry Dragon, Gloria Libby, Richard Arena, George Vail, Jason Yowell and Jason Hudson, who will serve as chairman. Commission members will serve initial one-year to two-year terms, followed by staggered two-year terms. A member can serve a maximum of six consecutive years. The group is expected to discuss transportation matters and reach a consensus by majority vote before reporting to the mayor and City Council. The commission’s mission is to ensure Roswell’s transportation policies, priorities and projects protect and enhance quality of life. It is required to study methods to route traffic through the city onto arterial highways, look for cost-effective, high-demand mobility options whenever possible, “aggressively pursue” technological advances, such as e-mobility, self-driving vehicles and intelligent streets, and ensure future development and redevelopment is consistent with its objectives. Proposed more than a decade ago,
the Oxbo Road realignment project was intended to solve a host of safety and mobility problems by eliminating the staggered intersection at Ga. 9 and converting the portion of Oxbo Road near Mimosa Boulevard into a two-way street. It also called for new turning lanes and a traffic signal on Ga. 9 and Oxbo Road, among other improvements. Once finished, it is expected to connect to the Roswell Historic Gateway, another planned transportation project that will run along Atlanta Street. The Oxbo Road project was expected to be completed by July 2021; however, it was delayed due to property acquisition and utility relocation problems and slow construction.
In September 2021, an independent investigation conducted by the law firm Jarrard & Davis also found that extreme mismanagement by city staff and the city attorney led to significant delays and millions of dollars in cash settlements for the project. The realignment project now has a completion deadline of December 2023. In other business at the May 9 meeting, the City Council approved on second reading a text amendment to the city’s code of ordinance that adds new restrictions and requires all massage and spa establishment employees to obtain an annual work permit. According to the City Attorney’s office, 80 massage establishments and spas have registered with the city as of
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First, we must stop reckless spending. Second, interest rates, they will have to go up. That is the only way to correct the value of the dollar after trillions have been irresponsibly pumped into the economy. Lastly, energy independence. We must remain a net positive producer and consumer of oil and gas, until we have a realistic short-term and long-term plan for renewable energy that is affordable and practical for all Americans. We cannot be held hostage by our enemies and allies over energy, causing everyday citizens to pay more at the pump. Money that could be going towards saving and the future of their families.
Continued from Page 12 Gonsalves: The rising cost of living under the current administration is greater than anything we’ve experienced in over 40 years. This is a direct result of fiscal irresponsibility, unbridled, nonsensical spending, and failed energy, trade, and economic policies. Economic stability in GA7 starts with a focus on job creation, having access to capital for business development and expansion, and reducing the burden of federal regulations. We must also encourage educational
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Corbin: This isn’t a Republican issue, it’s an American issue affecting us all. I’m talking about everyday people down the middle, like my family. Those feeling pain right now, every day at the pump, the grocery store, buying a house, paying rent, feeling lied to and receiving no answers from D.C. We need economic stability, especially in my district which is part of Metro Atlanta. As of today, Metro Atlanta yields the highest inflation rate in the country at 9.8%.
December 2021. Roswell Police Chief James Conroy said the previous ordinance had historically provided challenges related to prosecution. The amended ordinance is crafted to give police additional tools so they can more readily identify offenders who are taking advantage of loopholes and committing crimes in the establishments. Also, the City Council signed a contract with Signature Tennis Courts for $84,000 to rebuild tennis courts 11 and 12 at Roswell Area Park. The city says the tennis courts were constructed over 20 years ago and have never been rebuilt. The next City Council meeting is slated for May 23 at 6 p.m.
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I receive a lot of questions from my patients about nutritional supplements. Part of my job is to prioritize the right supplements for them, while excluding the ones that are not necessary (or might even be harmful). This is especially important when it comes to cancer. If I had to choose just one supplement to recommend, it would be vitamin D. We know that vitamin D is important for supporting several key aspects of health, including the immune system, the musculoskeletal system, and even the brain and heart. Although we obtain some vitamin D from the sun, as well as from food, I have found that virtually all patients who are not supplementing with vitamin D have a suboptimal level. I encourage you to ask your doctor to check your vitamin D 25-OH level the next time you have blood drawn. A level between 50-80 ng/mL in the blood is considered optimal. For most people, a daily dose between 5,000-10,000 international units of vitamin D3 is required to achieve this optimal level. It is also recommended to have vitamin K2 (often included within the same capsule) to enhance absorption. As always, please discuss any potential new supplement with your doctor to make sure it is right for you.
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Margie Hendry Avery, age 75, of Roswell, GA, passed away March 8, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, GA on March 18, 1948. Margie was the daughter of the late Edwena Dollar Hendry and Curtis T. Hendry. She was raised in College Park, GA and graduated from College Park High School in 1964. Margie was married to Clyde Avery in 1965 and divorced in 1975 and never remarried. Her working career included Eastern Airlines, US Forest Service and CDC where she retired in 2006.
Margie is survived by her two children, Gene Avery and Melissa Avery Parker; three grandchildren, Madison Parker, Mason Parker and Grace Avery; a brother, Michael Hendry and three nieces, Caroline Hendry Miley, Christina Hendry and Cynthis HendryHurtado. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11:00am at Roswell United Methodist Chapel, Roswell, GA.
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John Hill, 97, of Roswell, passed away April 29, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Wyatt Pope, 13, of Roswell, passed away April 24, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Marilyn Van Etten, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away May 2, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Elizabeth Cook, 56, of Roswell, passed away April 24, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
William Mellow, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away April 25, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Gary Pruitt, 57, of Roswell, passed away April 28, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Martin Wolfe, 95, of Roswell, passed away April 24, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Bruce Cuthbertson, 93, of Roswell, passed away April 24, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Lonell Payne, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away May 3, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Betty Stephens, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away April 25, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Beverly Darracott, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away April 29, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Royal Peterson, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away April 26, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Phillip Stewart, 66, of Milton, passed away April 26, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Sandra Kahn Hearn, 85, passed away April 7, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Douglas Picklesimer, 59, of Forsyth County, passed away April 27, 2022. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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How an ice cream factory became a wedding venue By BOB MEYERS The focal point of Little River Farms on Batesville Road in Milton is a beautiful white barn used today as a premier wedding facility. That was not always the case. Here is the story. Back in 1964 Milton entrepreneur and civic leader George Ivey (1921-2014) learned that an ice cream factory in downtown Atlanta was being demolished to make way for a new Atlanta Braves stadium. He saw an opportunity and moved quickly to purchase it. He had the 6,000 square foot steel frame structure dismantled and moved to his 1,700-acre farm. After putting the structure back together, he covered it with wood and painted it red. The concept of a wedding venue was George’s idea. Late in life, as George approached 90, he told his family that after his death he wanted his farm to become a place where young adults could start their lives together. Joe Ivey, George’s grandson who manages the wedding facility with his wife Jennifer, says his grandfather “was kind-hearted, yet relentless” when an idea got into his head. “At 90 he knew what young people would want for their weddings.” After his death, his unique barn was converted into a beautiful wedding facility and painted white. George used his barn to support his beef cattle operation, one of several businesses he operated from his farm. In the late 1960s he switched to dairy farming, a business he had experienced while managing the Irvingdale Dairy in Chamblee as a high school student. He sold milk directly to the public through his chain of 57 Milk Jug drive-through convenience stores located from middle Georgia to Chattanooga, Tennessee. He provided milk in half-pint jars to the public schools in Atlanta, Fulton County and DeKalb County. He raised and sold 500 hogs a year and had more than 10,000 laying hens. He operated his own quail and duck hunting preserve for 30 years, and when that business closed, he raised quail to support conservation efforts in South Georgia. To feed all his animals, George grew 300 acres of corn. At one time he employed 200 people, making him one of the largest employers in North Fulton County. Later he closed some of the businesses and reduced the farm to 80 acres by selling large tracts to a golf course developer and to a homebuilder. George was a people person. Busloads of school children visited the farm almost
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every day where they toured the dairy and chicken operations. According to Joe Ivey, local bigwigs, mayors, representatives and business leaders would visit the farm for fish fries and barbecues. George loved to entertain and combine that with business. He often helped folks in need. “I saw him help many, many people over the years,” says Joe. George was a successful and influential business executive. He started the Ivey Construction Company in 1946 and built hospitals, schools, shopping centers, barracks on local military bases, the runway at Dobbins Air Force Base and hundreds of homes. He had a high sense of civic duty, serving on the Atlanta Regional Commission and on the MARTA Board of Directors where he met and married another board member Julia Mitchell Ivey (19332013) of Rockdale County. Julia was a very accomplished banking executive and eventually succeeded George to become the second woman to serve as Chairperson of MARTA. No matter how successful George was, his first love was the land. Joe recalls how George would come home from a MARTA or a business meeting in suit and tie and within minutes change into his striped overalls. Today the Little River Farms Wedding Venue is one of the most popular in the North Atlanta area, hosting some 100 weddings a year. Julie Ivey, Joe’s sister, who manages the parking for up to 250 guests says her brother and his team “made our grandfather’s dream come true.” You can email Bob at bobmey@bellsouth.net. To learn more about the Milton Historical Society, go to miltonhistoricalsociety-georgia.org.
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Phillips Home I m p r o v e m e n t We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate
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24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts 770-512-8733 • www.yellowribbontree.com
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