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Commission weighs proposal to update alcohol laws Provisions would allow for to-go mixed drinks BY TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A contingent of local brewery and restaurant owners threw their full support behind a proposal to relax portions of Forsyth County alcohol regulations. At the first of two public hearings on the matter Sept. 2, the Forsyth County Commission reviewed provisions of the changes that, among other things, would allow for sale and transport of mixed drinks to-go. The changes also include extending hours for alcohol sales on Sunday from 11 a.m. to midnight for convenience, grocery and package outlets. Current local law limits Sunday sales from 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. New as well, is a provision to allow grocery and convenience stores to deliver alcohol. The current law affords that service to restaurants and brewpubs. Delivery drivers will be required to take a training course in order to transport alcohol to consumers in the county. The ordinance includes allowing delivery of mixed drinks, wine and beer transported in proper sealed packaging. Restaurant customers may also order two alcoholic beverages to-go per entre, again with the container prop-
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Forsyth County Sheriff’s Capt. Allan Frampton addresses county commissioners Sept. 2 expressing support for updating the alcohol ordinance. One proposed change would allow transport of mixed drinks to-go, providing the beverage is in a properly sealed container with a timestamp. erly labeled with a timestamp and seal. Local business owners in the food and alcohol industry spoke in support of the changes. “Being able to deliver as part of my offerings to customers is integral to the continued success of Talk of the Table,” said Amy Morrow, owner of the restaurant at Collections at Forsyth. Morrow said over the past year and
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a half, businesses like hers have had to become flexible in service options to connect with customers unwilling to leave their homes and those who dine in the restaurant. Commissioners heard the same endorsement from four others in the restaurant and beverage industry at the meeting. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Capt. Allan
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Frampton told commissioners local law enforcement had no objections to the ordinance change. He said he does not anticipate the updates to have much of any impact on the department. The County Commission will hold a second presentation and public hearing on the proposed ordinance changes at its next regular business meeting Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Sponsored
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Partners plan 14-acre indoor-outdoor sports complex BY PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two Forsyth County men plan to build a multi-purpose sports complex on Atlanta Highway, just south of Lakeland Plaza. Ravi Surapaneni and Goutham Goli of Cumming say work should begin soon after the County Commission voted to allow a conditional use permit and rezoning on the 14-acre site. The complex will include indoor and outdoor facilities, with a 62,000 square foot building housing badminton, cricket batting cages, pickleball
and a restaurant. The outdoor complex will support pickleball, volleyball and assorted other sports on three fields. Also included is a 60 x 280-foot cricket practice field with bleachers. As part of the permitting process, the owners, doing business as Georgia Sports Arena, will install a landscape strip along Atlanta Highway and provide right-of-way access to the state and county in cases of road improvements. Surapaneni said they are considering a sports bar within the complex to complement the restaurant. They said they plan to begin the
architectural phase of the project by mid-September and begin actual site work within a couple of months. Construction should be completed, they said, in about one year. “I’ve been working very hard the past six months, going through this process,” Surapaneni said. Commissioner Todd Levent said the complex will lie within an overlay district that requires fairly strict architectural standards. North Metro Atlanta has embraced the growing popularity of cricket. Forsyth County already is home to the Atlanta Cricket Fields, a 58-acre outdoor facility on Keith Bridge Road.
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CUMMING, Ga. — Bus drivers in the Forsyth County School System will receive a pay increase Oct. 1 as the district strives to retain – and attract – drivers in the face of regional and national shortages. Hourly rates for drivers will range from $17.84 to $27.99, depending on experience, with bus monitors starting at $15 an hour. This represents a seven to 17 percent increase for drivers. “We are making this adjustment to be more competitive in the job market for the recruitment and retention of employees,” director of communications Jennifer Caracciolo said. Although Forsyth County Schools has approximately 400 drivers on board, it is still 75 bus drivers short of full staffing to meet the needs of the system’s nearly 52,000 students. The issue of driver shortages has become an annual one for systems planners. Forsyth County Schools is one of the fastest-growing in the state. Enrollment has doubled over the past decade. To fill in gaps, Caracciolo said it’s all hands on deck with nearly all transportation employees on the road driving routes as needed. “Our school bus driver shortage is causing some routes to [often] run behind schedule and has required other routes to be combined to provide transportation to all FCS families where needed,” she said. Locally, Forsyth County Schools must compete with more than 20 public school systems in the Atlanta metro area for bus drivers, as well as dozens of private schools operating their own fleets of buses. While many districts point to the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason bus
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Greater North Fulton Chamber lists Small Business of the Year ROSWELL, Ga. — The Greater North Fulton Chamber recognized outstanding small business members at the Aug. 24 Wellstar Small Business Awards Luncheon. A record number of applications were submitted for review and interviews by the Awards Committee. The award winners are recognized for exemplifying entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, hard work and sound business practices. They are honored as shining examples of commitment to the community, and they serve as role models and inspiration to others. The 2021 Small Business of the Year was presented to IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC, a technology, training, and consulting services firm. The company is committed to establishing, maintaining and improving internal processes and controls to provide qualified personnel, products, and services for its clients. IBEX is an SBA Certified 8(a) and Woman Owned Small Business with a facility security clearance and more than 17 years of experience delivering complex solutions. IBEX was named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. The chamber also honored 2021 Small Business of Excellence award winners: Abel Solutions, LLC, Appen Media Group, Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Office Angels and RO Hospitality. “Recognizing the Small Business of the Year and Small Businesses of Excellence is one of the most important things we do as a chamber,” GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright said. “More than 70 percent of
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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding small business members at the August 24 Wellstar Small Business Awards Luncheon. Award winners are, from left, Essie Escobedo of Office Angels, Ryan Pernice and Daniel Pernice of RO Hospitality, Tracey Grace of IBEX IT Business Experts, Sara Khaki of Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Hans Appen of Appen Media Group, and David Hammond or Abel Solutions LLC. our members are small businesses who employ our residents, drive our economy and work diligently to succeed every day, despite the obstacles of an ongoing pandemic. They too are our heroes.” The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit, member-driven organization with more than 1,200 businesses and organizations. As a regional chamber, its service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs.
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Area cities plan memorial events to commemorate 9/11 BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America. Almost 3,000 people were lost that morning after two planes were flown into the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and one crashing in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In remembrance of the historic, tragic day in our country’s history, cities across Metro Atlanta are holding memorial events to pay their respects. Here is a look at some of the local services:
ters of the American Revolution wreathlaying ceremony, and special recognition of first responders. “There is not a day that passes that first responders do not think, in some way, of what happened on that Tuesday morning two decades ago,” Head said in a statement. “We do our best to honor our brothers and sisters that sacrificed all that day to save as many lives as possible in the face of almost certain peril.” Face coverings and social distancing are strongly encouraged. Parking is available by the pavilion near the playground in the open lawn area.
Forsyth County The county will hold a special ceremony leading up to the anniversary on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. at Fowler Park located on Carolene Way. The public event will be at the park’s picnic pavilion at the open lawn hill. It is set to feature remarks from Forsyth County Fire Chief Barry Head and Sheriff Ron Freeman, a formal presentation of Colors by the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office Honor Guards, a Solution Chestatee River Chapter of the Daugh-
Alpharetta The Alpharetta Rotary Club is partnering with the city to stage a community remembrance of the 9/11 attack beginning at 8:15 a.m. Saturday on the City Green in downtown. Seating for 250 will be in place, but others may stand or find seats on the turf. The official ceremony opens at 8:30 with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance and “The National Anthem.” Emcee for the program will be airwave and podcast personality William Choate, known as Cadillac Jack. Mayor Jim Gilvin will deliver remarks, and Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Director John Robison will present the keynote address.
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Milton The City of Milton scheduled a proclamation and presentation for public safety personnel at the Sept. 8 City Council meeting. Representatives from the city’s police and fire departments were to be on hand to participate in the event to commemorate the anniversary. Firefighters and police officers will also participate in a special ceremony at Milton High School on the morning of Sept. 10 before the school day begins.
Arrests: Continued from Page 2 19 on Post Road for DUI, driving while license suspended or revoked, driving on wrong side of roadway and failure to maintain lane. Sarah Star Voss, 34, of Crescent Landing Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 19 on McGinnis Ferry Road for DUI, possession of marijuana, tag light required and failure to maintain lane. Savannah Dawn Goney, 35, of Royston Way, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 19 on Dr. Bramblett Road for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. Trinity Lee Goode, 41, of Sweetwater Church Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Aug. 19 on Dr. Bramblett Road for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related objects, expired license, attempting to misrepresent tag and failure to maintain insurance. Jessica Lynn Baer, 34, of Kentworth Lane, Milton, was arrested Aug. 19 on Nine McFarland Drive for DUI, endangering child by DUI and failure to maintain lane. Breanne Michelle Coe, 30, of Margie Court, Hoschton, was arrested Aug. 19 on Keith Bridge Road for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine and possession of heroin. Kevin Berkley Anderson, 39, of River Run Trail, Cornelia, was arrested Aug. 19 on Keith Bridge Road for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine and obscured or missing license plate. Kaitlyn Marie Fongeallaz, 27, of Summerwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 19 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of marijuana and following too closely. Gregory Lane Borgula, 55, of Hughes Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 20 on Pilgrim Mill Road for lake offense: operation of watercraft under the influence. Dixie Sue Mac Kay, 68, of Riverview, Florida, was arrested Aug. 20 on Port Royale Drive for DUI. Holly Beth Knowles, 44, of Bucks Club
Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 20 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI and failure to yield right of way while turning left. Felipe Chibo Easterling, 39, of Fourth Rail Lane, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 20 on Buford Highway for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver, obstruction of law enforcement officers, habitual violator and failure to maintain lane. James Clyde Caviness III, 32, of Masters Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Aug. 21 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI and possession of open alcohol container by driver. Charles N. Phillips III, 53, of Hutchinson Trace Drive, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 21 on Atlanta Road for DUI and speeding. Nicholas Alexander Veillon, 25, of Wilshire Place, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 21 on Ga. 20 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. David Wade Bartlett, 55, of Claxton Dairy Road, Dublin, was arrested Aug. 21 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Christopher Lawrence Scriven, 32, of Royal Oaks Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Aug. 21 on Matt Highway for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related objects and failure to maintain lane. Syed Insha Naqvi, 41, of Bryce Valley Court, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 21 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. Morgan Elizabeth Phillips, 23, of Starr Creek Road, Cumming, was arrested Aug. 21 on Hurt Bridge Road for DUI and possession of open alcohol container by driver. Yolanda Galeno-Rojas, 38, of Tohenham Circle, Norcross, was arrested Aug. 21 on Ga. 400 for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. Kyle Jeffry Coffman, 26, of Jamison Street SE, Calhoun, was arrested Aug. 22 on Dahlonega Highway for DUI and vehicle – defective or no headlights. Derek Graham Holmes, 55, of North Mountain Road NE, Marietta, was arrested Aug. 22 on Lake Lanier for lake offense: operation of watercraft under the influence and lake offense: failure to obey markers. Renato Trejo-Munoz, 43, of Buford Highway, Doraville, was arrested Aug. 22 on Glenwood Place for public drunkenness.
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DEATH NOTICES Ralph Abreu, 38, of Roswell, passed away August 26, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Carol Cheney, 92, of Roswell, passed away August 27, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Anastasia Bourova, 30, of Roswell, passed away August 26, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Renate Lancaster, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away August 29, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Larry Lamar Cantrell, 74, of Cumming, passed away August 24, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
James MacLean, of Cumming, passed away August 29, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Jennie Picarella, 39, of Alpharetta, passed away August 28, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Henry Wallis Reed, 91, of Cumming, passed away August 30, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. David Schwarz, 99, of Roswell, passed away August 26, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Dorothy Scott, 68, of Cumming, passed away August 25, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Dustin Sweatman, 38, passed away August 29, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Norma Turner, 96, passed away August 22, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Dan Workman, 81, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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