Forsyth Herald - May 2, 2024

County approves $22.6 million for Bennett Park renovations

By CARL APPEN carl@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners allocated over $23 million across several projects and appointments at its April 23 work session.

The bulk of the funding came in the unanimous approval of a $22.6 million construction contract with Louisianabased MAPP, LLC for the redevelopment of Bennett Park. The project involves demolishing most of the existing park infrastructure, with the exception of one turf athletic field. Then the plans call for additions to include a new community building, athletic courts and fields, a maintenance facility and road widening in front of the 45-year-old park.

MAPP’s proposal for the work was the lowest among four bids the county received.

Capital Projects Director John Jefferson said at the meeting the project would take around two years to complete and referred commissioners to the agenda packet for more time specifics. According to the approved contract, MAPP has 530 days – about a year and a-half – to complete the work once the project begins.

The park, located on Burruss Mill Road, just east of Ga. 400, will close for the duration of the process. In the interim, athletic programming normally at Bennett will take place at Lanierland Park on Jot Em Down Road.

The county also approved

$501,354 in communication and security system upgrades at the Sheriff’s Office, jail and courthouse. Both expenditures were sole source purchases, meaning only one vendor can supply the product and therefore is not subject to a competitive bidding process. Director of Public Facilities Dan Callahan justified the label by writing that the purchase is to improve an existing system and that, “replacement with a compatible system would be cost prohibitive.”

Commissioners Cindy Jones Mills and Laura Semanson asked how much of the upgrades would take place at the Courthouse Annex, which currently houses the Sheriff’s Office.

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BUSINESS

Hyde Brewing operation evolves with the times ► PAGE 6

Early voting opens for May 21 election in Forsyth County

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Advance Voting for the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is now open to Forsyth County registered voters on weekdays, two Saturdays and one Sunday over the next three weeks.

The General Primary is open to Democratic and Republican parties to nominate candidates for the November General Election.

The nonpartisan General Election includes candidates for State Court and Superior Court judges and Chief Magistrate. The Nonpartisan General Election ballot also includes statewide offices for Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges.

Georgia is an “open primary” state and voters do not register to vote by party. When a voter goes to vote in this election, they have three ballot types from which to choose: Democratic ballot type, Republican ballot type and nonpartisan ballot type.

Voters are encouraged to review each ballot type by going online to www.forsythco.com/vote or www.mvp. sos.ga.gov. Sample ballots are also available for review at each polling place.

Additional information pertaining to the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election, including voting options, Election Day polling places and precincts, and sample ballots can be found in the Forsyth County Voter Information Guide available at www.forsythco.com/vote.

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MAPP, LLC is set to begin major upgrades to Bennett Park after an April 23 vote at the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting. Additions will include new athletic fields, a community building and road widening at the 45-year-old park.

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Shoplifting suspects lead deputies on chase

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies arrested a 42-year-old Atlanta woman April 18 after she and another suspect allegedly stole items from a Kroger store, then fled in vehicle.

A deputy said he spotted the suspects’ vehicle, a black Toyota Tacoma with a Tennessee tag, traveling south on Ga. 141.

Once the deputy was behind the truck, he said it shifted over three lanes, recklessly accelerated and turned onto Deerlake Drive. The deputy deployed a tire deflation device at one of two exits from the subdivision, but the vehicle blew through the barrier onto Peachtree Parkway, causing incoming traffic to brake to avoid a collision. The truck then turned into a Kroger parking lot, speeding to the back side of the building.

The deputy said he saw the female suspect who had been sitting in the front seat with a man, running into the wood line.

After detaining the female suspect, the deputy said he called for additional units and started scanning the wood line, but they were unable to locate the male suspect, a deputy said.

Deputies estimated the suspects took more than $900 in merchandise from the store, making it a felony.

The Atlanta woman said she did not know the man who she was with.

Deputies transported her to Forsyth County Jail on charges of felony shoplifting, reckless driving, feeling a felony offense, failure to obey traffic control device and defective tires.

Officer discovers meth in course of traffic stop

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies arrested a 66-year-old Cumming

man April 17 after finding methamphetamine and other controlled substances in his vehicle.

A deputy said he noticed a white Chevrolet Silverado failing to maintain its lane while traveling on Veterans Memorial Boulevard and conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot off Buford Dam Road.

Noting the driver’s breath smelled of alcohol, the deputy said he conducted a standardized field sobriety test.

The deputy said the driver passed the evaluation but displayed manifestations of illegal drug use, such as eyelid tremors, an elevated heart rate and poor dental hygiene.

The driver denied using narcotics and gave consent for the vehicle to be searched.

The deputy said he found four syringes, two containing small amounts of blood, underneath the radio.

In the bed of the truck, the deputy found a black DeWalt tool bag with a glass pipe, two syringes containing suspected meth, butane lighters, multiple pill bottles and a burnt spoon.

The driver was placed under arrest.

The suspect first said the contraband belonged to a coworker before admitting the substances were his.

Deputies said they called a narcotics detective who interviewed the suspect and collected all evidence. The detective said he would take out warrants for charges against the driver once he inventoried all items in the truck.

Deputies then transported the suspect to Forsyth County Jail.

Family reports theft while on vacation

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported to police April 17 that he and his family came home from vacation to find the back door smashed and items missing.

He told police that when they were dropped off by an Uber at their residence on Jones Bridge Road, they noticed a light was on upstairs. The family discovered that three designer purses, totaling in value of around $3,000,

were missing, according to the incident report.

The investigation was turned over to detectives.

High schooler reports alleged assault at store

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Peachtree Corners woman reported to police April 18 that her son, who attends Johns Creek High School, was assaulted by a classmate while in the parking lot of Target on State Bridge Road.

Police connected with the victim, who said he was walking in the parking lot with his friend when a classmate drove by.

He told police that two males eventually exited the vehicle, pinning someone to the wall of the building and explained to police a preexisting issue between those involved.

While he tried to deescalate the situation, the victim said he was struck in the face three to four times and that his head was slammed onto the hood of a vehicle that arrived on scene, according to the incident report.

The victim told police he did not know the real names of the suspects but knew that they attended his school.

Pair reports burglary on Bailey Ridge Drive

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to a burglary off Bailey Ridge Drive April 19, where a woman had returned home to find the master bedroom ransacked.

When police arrived, they performed a sweep of the home, and in the master bedroom, police noticed that purses were strewn on the floor, drawers were open and the mattress was angled diagonally on the frame, according to the incident report.

Police also found two footprints at the back of the house, submitting pictures for evidence.

After the homeowners confirmed that a safe was missing, police advised that they generate a list of items that were stolen.

The scene was turned over to detectives.

New mid-rise district expands Milton’s draw

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. —The developers of Market District Crabapple put up an archway of yellow and white balloons at the Heritage Walk and Ga. 372 roundabout April 25 for its grand opening celebration.

As middle schoolers piled into Starbucks after school, Milton city officials gathered with residents and developers Brent Beecham and Greg Swayne.

Some of the city’s younger residents, heading to the mixed-use development after classes at Milton High or Northwestern Middle, are more familiar with the new restaurant district than more seasoned homeowners.

Starbucks, attracting students since the early years of pandemic, served as a cornerstone business at the mid-rises during economic uncertainty.

The two captains of Market District Development, Beecham and Swayne, hung out in the courtyard, chatted with business owners and answered visitor’s questions.

Beecham spent the first half of the five-hour celebration leading tours of the buildings and chatting about the design of the development.

Swayne, donning a striped blazer and

swanky sunglasses, worked on a promotional video with his wife.

The mood was optimistic and cheerful.

The five mid-rises situated along Heritage Walk and Ga. 372 are fully leased, developers said. With some tenants still moving in, there’s still some interior work to be done.

With so much of downtown Crabapple built out on both sides of Birmingham Highway, Mayor Peyton Jamison and city staff are now looking east to the Deerfield district and Ga. 9 corridor.

First, the mayor spoke about the public-private partnership between the city and developers, which led to the donation of land to build Heritage Walk.

The street runs through downtown Crabapple and past City Hall, crossing over Ga. 372 at a roundabout and ending at Six Bridges Brewing.

“Instead of individuals and families going to other cities, like Alpharetta or Roswell, they can just come here,” Jamison said. “We have all what our neighboring cities have to offer.”

With corporate offices, retail shops, fitness services and several eateries, Jamison said the development has a Milton-esque feel to it.

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A look from the third level of a mid-rise abutting Ga. 372 at Market District Crabapple shows the scene at the development’s April 25 grand opening. Developers spent the evening giving tours of buildings and recommending dining spots.

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Mina Duffie’s work, “Conggi Nori,” which won first place, sets the scene of children playing Gonggi — a popular Korean children’s game played with at least five grapesized pebbles, or gonggitdol. The piece, along with her other work, uses Korean traditional paper called hanji.

Korean heritage, art key new exhibition

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The juried exhibition at the Johns Creek Arts Center, on display until May 10, features a dynamic set of more than 40 works that express Korean heritage.

Art shown in “Hallyu: A Celebration of Korean Art” is the coming together of a dozen Korean and Korean American artists with different lenses from which they view a shared culture, across varying mediums and levels of melding the traditional and modern.

“Hallyu,” originally of Chinese origin, translates to “Korean Wave” which refers to the dramatic growth in popularity of Korean culture, through products like Korean drama films and K-pop.

Work from a mother-daughter duo, Kyungsook Lee and Sarah Park, captures the multigenerational element to the show, how the relationship to culture might adapt but doesn’t dissipate with time.

Lee’s art is more in the traditional style, calligraphy drawn in “muk” on large scrolls made of hanji — Korean traditional paper primarily made from mulberry trees. Hanji

is known to absorb ink more easily than other types of paper, and it is a frequently seen medium throughout the show.

When layered and lacquered, hanji becomes leather-like. Minjin Kim, another artist in “Hallyu,” uses hanji to create sturdy furniture pieces.

Park, Lee’s daughter, uses hanji on canvas to create more contemporary works of art. One titled “New Beginning,” which won third place, features English and Korean characters written around a 3-D geometric shape of cut hanji, becoming darker in color toward its open center.

“Through the interplay of fragility and strength, softness and solidity, my art seeks to evoke a profound connection with the aspects of change and growth that resonate within us all,” Park writes in her artist statement.

Artist Mina Duffie uses hanji as well but to create life-like puppets. Her work, “Conggi Nori,” which won first place, sets the scene of children playing Gonggi — a popular Korean children’s game played with at least five grape-sized pebbles, or gonggitdol.

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Family Promise opens new service center

CUMMING, Ga. — Family Promise of Forsyth County announced the groundbreaking of a new 12,000-square-foot building April 24 in downtown Cumming.

The building will house a full-day center for Family Promise’s residential program, offices and services for its community-based program and a classroom.

Family Promise also has plans to add space for a variety of additional services.

While host congregations provide a place to stay for families in Family Promise’s residential program, the day center will provide a place for families to be when not at the host churches and for things

like taking showers and doing laundry.

On Friday, May 3 at 3 p.m., Family Promise of Forsyth County will host community members who have been instrumental in progressing the organization’s mission.

Past board members, volunteers and dignitaries will attend a formal groundbreaking ceremony at the new location, 129 Samaritan Drive.

Tina Ferrario Huck, executive director of Family Promise of Forsyth County, reflected on the organization’s journey since 2016.

After beginning in a small office inside The Place and moving to an old warehouse, Huck said it’s nice to give families improved facilities.

“This new building will give our families, especially the children, a sense of home until they move into their own stable place,” she said. “Once their immediate needs are filled, such as a place to stay and meals, through our partner congregations, volunteers, and now with this new day center, we can truly begin empowering parents to build sustainable, stable living situations for their children.”

Family Promise of Forsyth County’s residential program is a 30 to 120-day program.

When families enter the program, the first goal for the adults in the family is to attain a job. During their time in the program, host churches and

volunteers provide a place to stay and meals.

Family Promise assists with childcare and transportation among other things. The family can save most of their money to be ready for independence.

“Family homelessness in Forsyth County is a hidden and growing problem in our area,” Board President Mike Cartwright said. “The new building will be the backbone of our operations for the day center and the residential and community programs for all the families we serve in Forsyth County.”

For more information on Family Promise of Forsyth County, visit https://www.fpforsyth.org/.

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This is Miss Delta!

Facts About Me

Breed: Terrier/Shepherd/Malinois Mix

Color: White w/ black markings (Short haired)

Age: 6 months old

Weight: (Current) 27 lbs

Fully Grown: Medium Size (45lbs)

Sex: Female

My Info

Good with children & dogs

May need potty training

Healthy

Shots current

Chipped & spayed

My Story

What is it that makes me so special?

Well, first of all I’m a puppy, but besides that have you noticed the little beauty marks above my eyes? No other puppy is as unique as me. My brother Porter and I are enjoying our other canine friends here, but I really would rather be at home with you playing, enjoying belly rubs and treats. Want to go for a walk? Come meet me. I have puppy kisses waiting for you!

All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.

7506 Wilderness Parkway Big Canoe, GA 30143

Facts About Me

Breed: Terrier/Shepherd/Malinois Mix

Color: Black and white (Short haired)

Age: 6 months old

Weight: (Current) 25 lbs

Fully Grown: Medium Size (50lbs)

Sex: Male

My Info

Healthy, All Shots current Good with dogs & children

Chipped, Neutered

Good leash walking & car rides

Crate trained

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This handsome boy would bring any family joy and happiness! Porter has a gentle way about him with a sweet calm disposition. He would be great for a family with children of any age. He gets along with other dogs and never met a human he didn’t like. He is leaning his commands and is very smart. Don’t miss out on him! Bring treats.

All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.

I feel like the story is always growing and changing.

JOSH RACHEL, co-owner, Hyde Brewing

Hyde Brewing evolves with the times

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — If you haven’t heard about Milton’s only brewpub at Market District Crabapple, you may be familiar with the co-owners’ successful ventures in North Fulton County.

Josh Rachel and Mikka Orrick, married last summer at Glacier National Park, opened their labor of love, Hyde Brewing, with Thiago Depaula about a week after Valentine’s Day.

Combining Rachel’s experience as the brewmaster of Jekyll Brewing in Alpharetta with Orrick and Depaula’s experiences running Ceviche Taqueria bore the city’s first brewpub.

A brewpub is a hybrid restaurant and brewery, where beer is primarily brewed for sale inside the establishment.

Typically, breweries will produce more beer annually and will not include food services.

Earlier this spring, Rachel said he hoped to have beers ready for the grandopening April 25 at Market District Crabapple.

Turns out, the veteran brewmaster had three different beers ready to go in advance, a Mexican-inspired lager and a hoppy India pale ale.

Located in Market District Crabapple on Heritage Walk, Hyde Brewing hires local students and young folks looking to learn about the restaurant industry.

Preston Cassidy, a junior at Milton High School, busses tables, while his older sister, Madison, greets families and couples as they walk in.

Rachel said he likes teaching young people the benefits of hard work and how to do it. The Tennessee native moved with his family to Johns Creek at the start of his

high school years.

His years at Chattahoochee High School sparked a love for North Fulton County, and

Rachel and his family now live in Milton.

“At the beginning of 2021, I ended my career at Jekyll and took a hiatus for two years,” Rachel said. “At that point, Mikka and I were a couple, we started blending our families, and obviously, she had Ceviche.”

He said when he left Jekyll, there was no doubt in his mind he would return to his passion of brewing.

For Rachel and many Americans, the

COVID-19 pandemic was more than just the airborne virus. He described it as a multi-layered situation that required a personal reset with being a father, starting a new relationship and leaving the company he helped start.

“It was a matter of time based on a two-year non-compete [agreement] that I couldn’t get out of,” Rachel said. “It was the planning process during that time to figure out what we wanted to do.”

His silver lining of the pandemic years is recapturing his love for brewing beer and rediscovering a childhood fondness for the restaurant industry.

The two years away from brewing al-

lowed Rachel to brainstorm with Orrick, which led to the idea of a brewpub, leveraging both of their industry expertise.

A brewpub is the best way to go, Rachel said.

The couple tapped Thiago Depaula, last but certainly not least, for his experience managing various restaurants in the area, including Ceviche Taqueria.

The three managing partners made the vision of Hyde Brewing happen, Rachel said.

“The name is the name, but we wanted to be organic with what our story is,” Rachel said. “I feel like the story is always growing and changing.”

In the competitive restaurant and brewery industries, making it takes everyone.

“All three of us, we grind like nobody’s business and work super hard for everything we try to get in life,” Rachel said. “That’s what works well for us.”

PHOTOS BY HAYDEN SUMLIN/APPEN MEDIA

Families with children sit in front of Hyde Brewing’s fermentation vessels April 25 as servers bring over drinks and take orders. Brewmaster Josh Rachel said he intentionally did not seal off the brewery from the restaurant during construction to give the space a unique feel.

Ian Wells, one of three bartenders serving patrons, makes a drink as couples enjoy cocktails at happy hour April 25. Other than specializing in brewed-on-site beers, Hyde Cocktails and an extensive tequila selection offer adults options to go along with their Ceviche Taqueria meal.

Top characteristics of a ‘spa-inspired’ bathroom

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Brought to you by – Bill Rawlings and Sherri Conrad, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Describing a bathroom as ‘spa-inspired’ is often the ultimate design compliment because it signifies the ability to captivate the senses. In today’s hustle and bustle, buyers look for homes that offer a sanctuary-like feel, where everyday rituals are transformed into moments of serenity. Whether en suite or detached, these bathrooms simplify the pursuit of self-care and relaxation.

Here are a few things that characterize spa-inspired design. Get ready to slow down and breathe deeply…

1. Calming hues.

Think soothing—as in gentle neutrals that evoke the serenity of nature. Consider incorporating contrasting accents and textures to add depth and visual interest while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. Whether you opt for a monochromatic scheme or infuse pops of color with subtle accents, bringing the outdoors inside is the key.

2. Natural materials.

Organic beauty and timeless elegance are built from natural materials, such as stone, wood and marble. Consider integrating sustainable materials like bamboo, cork or reclaimed wood to enhance the eco-friendliness of your design while adding a touch of rustic charm.

3. Thoughtful lighting.

A cornerstone of tranquil, elegant spaces, natural light should be incorporated whenever possible through the use of large windows, skylights or wellplaced mirrors. Supplement with carefully curated artificial lighting fixtures— dimmable LED lights or strategically placed sconces—to create layers that can be tailored to suit various moods and activities. Don’t forget task lighting near vanities and mirrors to ensure optimal visibility for grooming tasks!

4. Indulgence at every turn.

In a spa-inspired design, every detail combines to create a luxurious sanctuary tailored to your every whim. This is the place to treat yourself as far as your budget will allow—from a lavish steam shower or a large freestanding tub that melts stress away to heated floors and personalized touches that cater to your sense of order and organization. Homes at a higher price point often take advantage of surrounding views or display custom amenities such as living walls, built-ins, fully tiled spaces, hi-tech features or luxe fabrics and draperies.

Whatever form it takes, we crave personal sanctuaries that nourish body, mind and soul—spaces that invite us to slow down, breathe deeply and be well. Ready to create your own spa-inspired oasis? If you need assistance renovating your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!

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The crossroad of luxury and leisure

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Welcome to the Crossroads at Birmingham, where luxury living meets the charm of countryside allure. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes and equestrian estates that define Milton's beauty, this striking new home community stands as a beacon of distinctive living.

Crossroads at Birmingham is an intimate collection of 25 two- and three-story village homes and 10 expansive country estates, each meticulously crafted to evoke the timeless elegance of farmhouse living. It

is the seamless blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication that sets Crossroads apart with Village Homes priced from the $900s and Estate Homes from $1.5 million.

Thoughtfully designed interiors offer open-concept layouts that effortlessly unite spacious living areas and private retreats. Here, every detail has been carefully curated from the rich hardwood floors to the cozy fireplace that serves as the centerpiece of the main living space. Throughout the community a world of natural beauty awaits, with scenic walking trails, tranquil ponds, and lush green spaces.

Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll or a moment of quiet reflection, Crossroads offers the perfect backdrop to reconnect with nature and unwind.

This new addition to the North Fulton landscape embodies the prestige of a Milton address coupled with the tranquility of suburban living.

Crossroads at Birmingham boasts a prime location near the intersection of Birmingham Road and Birmingham Highway, and offers homeowners unparalleled accessibility to local shops, renowned restaurants, the quaint charm of nearby Crabapple and the entertainment destinations of Alpharetta.

Children will attend award winning schools such as Birmingham Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High School.

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Be aware of fraudulent transfer of properties in Fulton County

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In the last few years, our clients have asked about the possibility of fraudulent transfers of properties without the owner being notified. While this does not happen for homeowners who have their properties in a trust, those who don't have a trust yet must be aware of this risk. Fortunately, Fulton County has set up an alert system to notify you when there is a change of ownership or legal document filed for a designated property. This alert system is called the Filing Activity Notification System (FANS)

Spearheaded by the Clerks of the Superior Court, FANS is an opt-in notification system. By simply creating an account and setting your notification preferences, you can immediately receive alerts about deeds, mortgages, and liens that are filed on your property. FANS operate by connecting directly with the Superior Court’s index database, which contains records of all the documents filed for every property in Fulton County. When you set up an account, FANS will automatically send you a notice when-

ever documents are filed for a designated property.

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed about important legal filings related to real estate is crucial. Whether you are a homeowner, a real estate agent, or simply interested in tracking property records, FANS’s timely alerts allow you to keep a close eye on the legal documents related to a property - and act swiftly in the case of fraudulent filings. Take advantage of the transparency of FANS and make sure you cover this aspect of your asset protection today.

Trust funding and the Due on Sale Clause

Will transferring my home to my revocable trust mess up my mortgage?

Garne St. Germaine Act of 1982 – Contains the Due on Sale Clause which requires the repayment of a loan or mortgage upon the transfer of the property to someone else. The act covers federally regulated mortgage loans from a federally regulated financial institution or mortgage company like Freddy Mac or Fannie Mae and also covers loans from the Federal Housing Administration or loans guaranteed by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

There are exemptions from this rule. When someone transfers a home to an inter vivos trust, stays a beneficiary and does not transfer rights of occupancy, that transfer is exempt. You can look it up and read it yourself here https://www.law. cornell.edu/uscode/text/12/1701j-3. It’s exception Number 8 under 12 U.S. Code Section 1701 (d)(8).

The answer is no. Transferring your home to a revocable trust will not mess up your mortgage. Do you know someone who is afraid to protect their assets with a revocable trust? Let them know they can give us a call. Wilson Legal, 770-205-7861, where planning meets peace of mind.

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Larry David’s ‘Curb’ goes out with a bang

Drawing inspiration from the recently concluded “Curb Your Enthusiasm” series that was brilliant, funny, and cast to perfection, I wanted to pay homage to its series star and creator, Larry David, who was behind the “Seinfeld” series that set the standard for comedic television for quite some time.

The “Seinfeld” finale was a disappointment for many, although not nearly as baffling as “The Sopranos” curtain closer. If anyone wants to explain that closing scene to me in salient terms, I’ll buy you a

The “Curb” finale had me in stitches. No spoiler here, except to say that Jerry Seinfeld plays an integral part in the conclusion and that he was brilliant.

If “Curb” is indeed concluded, there is little to be enthused about. David was cranky, nasty, and as curmudgeonly as much as one human being ever could be.

If he was a neighbor, there would be great delight in pulling as many pranks on him as possible, just to get a scowl out him. And having him yell as his voice rose by several octaves would have been a treat.

Watching the show and observing its style, it’s obvious much was drawn from “Seinfeld” by the creators. The parallels made me wonder if there will ever be a TV show that captures my fancy again.

The show will have to be pretty, pretty special.

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In the first 10 games of the season, the Braves were 7-3, a fantastic start that could have even been better if not for some bad luck.

Now, I don’t want for that certain reader to call for me to be banished to Philadelphia, but I still think the Braves can beat the cover off the baseball as well, if not better than any MLB. However, like last year, starting pitching is scary.

Max Fried is struggling, Spencer Strider is hurt. Chris Sale looks fantastic, but he’s had injury problems throughout his career. Charlie Morton is 40. Reynaldo Lopez, the fifth starter who was a trade afterthought, has looked good. Alan Winans, the kid from Bakersfield might be a key cog in the rotation.

Hey, what am I saying? It’s a 162game season that will be full of surprises, twists, and turns. I feel like a kid at Christmas, hardly being able to wait in anticipation of where the Braves will finish this year.

We all know they’re going to be good. Too many good hitters in that lineup. Let’s keep it going. Giving up 10 runs isn’t necessarily a bad thing, providing you score 11.

* With Easter and The Masters behind us, and the Braves promising a memorable baseball season, it’s time for thinking about summer activities. Don’t let the chilly post-eclipse weather lull you into complacency. All predictions are for a remarkably hot, wet summer. It’s going to take some planning to dodge the thunder boomers and heat exhaustion. First, I must ditch this infernal Wound-Vac contraption that clicks constantly in between embarrassing flatulence-like sounds that made me lessthan popular at Mass last Sunday. The device is supposed to expedite the healing process where my toes used to be, so I’ll put up with the nuisance. I’ll accept fellow parishioners shaking their heads, the kids snickering, and stern looks from the pastor. I’m visualizing serious “windshield time,” as I head for the mountains with some friends who won’t ostracize me for those sounds.

I’ll dodge raindrops and crazy drivers, thankful to have this annoying device become a distant memory.

Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@gmail.com.

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All Forsyth County registered voters may take advantage of advance voting in person at any of the advance voting locations regardless of where they are assigned to vote on Election Day. Throughout the three weeks of advance voting, Forsyth County residents can view a digital map displaying the current estimated wait times for all advance voting locations by visiting www.forsythco.com/vote.

On Election Day May 21, voters go to their designated Election Day polling place to cast a ballot. All Election Day polling places will be open for voting on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There is no voting at any location on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday prior to any election.

For all in-person voting, voters must bring one of the six acceptable forms of

County:

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Work is currently underway on the $114 million construction of a new county administration building and employee center on Freedom Parkway. Once that project is complete, the Sheriff’s Office plans to move its headquarters to the existing Administration Building, with the Mu-

Art:

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Another of Duffie’s works, “Agricultural Band,” shows a scene of puppet performers made of hanji in the canon of “nongak,” a popular pastime in rural communities that combines traditional wind instruments, marches, dance, theater, acrobatics and percussion ensemble.

Althea Foster, curator for the exhibition, described another one of Duffie’s works — an ornate house made of hanji. Each of the

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photo identification. For details, visit the Voter Registrations & Elections Department page of the Forsyth County website at www.forsythco.com/vote or call 770781-2118.

Those who are unable to vote in person can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them. Forsyth County registered voters can apply for an absentee ballot online, by mail or by emailing a scanned copy of their signed application to the Voter Registrations & Elections Office at absentee@forsythco.com.

The last day to submit an absentee ballot application and the last day the Voter Registrations & Elections Office will issue absentee ballots by mail for the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is May 10.

For more information regarding the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election, visit the Voter Registrations & Elections Department webpage at www.forsythco.com/vote or call 770-781-2118.

nicipal Court then moving to the annex.

“You don’t want to put a lot of money over there, if they’re moving over here,” Mills said.

After Callahan answered that the upgrade project was “mostly the jail and the courthouse,” commissioners voted unanimously in support.

The administration campus came up later in the meeting when the county unanimously approved a $50,050 change order with engineering firm Jeri-

doors took Duffie around 40 hours to create. The piece, named “Korean Traditional Tiled Roof House” features a “sarangchae,” or a section of a Korean traditional house of noblemen, generally reserved for men and guests.

In the accompanying description, Duffie writes of “Hanok,” or Korean architecture that considers the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings. She writes that the ideal home, under a principle called “baesanimsu,” will have mountains at the back and a river in the front.

Foster noted the great response

Nancy Petriella, 75, of Roswell, passed away on April 20, 2024. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Advance voting times and locations vary by date. Below is a list of options for all advance voting:

Advance voting Week 1:

Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3 –8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.)

Saturday, May 5 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office, Sunday, May 6 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office

Advance voting Week 2:

Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10 –four locations, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.)

• Hampton Park Library (5345 Settingdown Road)

cho Design Group, LLC.

The payment is for the Cummingbased company to revise documents for the employee building, swapping out a planned doggie daycare for retail and parking in the designs.

The adjustment is not Jericho’s first with the project. In August the county approved more than $250,000 in Jericho change orders for work on the new county administration campus.

Other expenditures at the April 23

from the Korean community to the exhibition and the diversity of Johns Creek. According to data provided on the City of Johns Creek website, 33 percent of the city’s residents are Asian and of those, 4 percent are Korean.

While the Korean art exhibition is the first of its kind, the Arts Center has held exhibitions with the intention to represent diversity in artists and subject matter, such as the recurring Black History Month show and past shows named “De Colores,” composed of works from Latinx artists, and one named “Beyond Borders,” which had a

Robert Thompson, 77, of Roswell, passed away on April 21, 2024. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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• Midway Park Community Building (5100 Post Road)

• Sharon Springs Park Community Building (1950 Sharon Road)

Saturday, May 11 – four locations 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office

• Hampton Park Library

• Midway Park Community Building

• Sharon Springs Park Community Building

Advance voting Week 3: Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17 –four locations, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office

• Hampton Park Library

• Midway Park Community Building

• Sharon Springs Park Community Building

meeting included $50,000 to match a Georgia Emergency Management Agency grant for furniture and equipment; $5,000 for an expert witness to testify in an ongoing homicide case; and $49,637 to fund a new specialist in the Tax Commissioner’s Office to address a rise in year-over-year rise in delinquent tax payments.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is next scheduled to meet Thursday, May 2 at 5 p.m.

more global focus.

“If you walk into a place and there is nothing like you, you probably will not come back,” Foster said. “Our ultimate goal is to make shows like this is a necessary, so that you just enter all shows because you know that your contribution is as valued as anyone else’s.”

She also hopes to bring Korean language art classes to the Arts Center, observing that there have been more young Korean students than adults because of the language barrier.

“It’s all a process,” Foster said.

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A look from the entrance to the Market District Crabapple courtyard shows an owner of Suite 200 Club Level Sports Grille talking with prospective customers April 25 about their unique offerings. The owners of the sports grill, Anthony and Kelli Battaglia, brought their concept from Blue Ridge to Milton earlier this year.

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Rather than the atmosphere of an urban development, the city’s 2012 Crabapple Overlay District provided city staff an opportunity to lead future buildouts in the direction the community wants.

While it’s impossible to leave everyone happy, Jamison said he thinks the mixed-use development makes sense for Milton.

“What we want in Crabapple is what the developers have done,” he said. “A lot of these business owners live here, which really shows that we have success.”

Windward and Ga. 9 Area Strategic Master Plan.

Economic Development Manager Anita Jupin said city staff’s focus will be in the Deerfield District, which is included in the strategic master plan.

Jupin and Jamison agreed that there is a lot of opportunity for smart development, placemaking and investment throughout the commercial area in southwest Milton. Developers have plans for two more mid-rises on the property off Heritage Walk, where a gravel lot now sits for overflow parking.

Deadline to place a classified ad is Thursdays by 4pm

As for future development in Crabapple, Jamison said to expect some two-story developments with an emphasis on maintaining the neighborhood feel.

At the April 22 City Council meeting, elected officials approved the

With the land zoned for multifamily residential, developers and city officials agree there needs to be time for the businesses at Market District Crabapple to enjoy a construction-free environment.

After about four years of heavy machinery and construction tape, restaurants like Aberdeen Steakhouse, Le Mer Seafood and Community Burger are ready to serve.

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