Forsyth Herald - November 3, 2022

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Stage set for a new Station 9

Forsyth County’s oldest fire station to be rebuilt

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Work is poised to start on a construction project to replace Forsyth County’s oldest fire station with a brand-new station build ing, ready to meet the needs of a modern county.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 9 was held Oct. 28 at a site off Browns Bridge Road in Forsyth County, near Lake Lanier.

“We are excited to begin work on this much-anticipated project,” Forsyth Coun ty Fire Chief Barry Head said. “Quality of life is one of the most important things we can offer our citizens, and that begins with a strong public safety force.”

Fire Station 9 is the oldest county fire station and was built by volunteers on Browns Bridge Road in north Forsyth County in 1989. The fire station update, along with an update to Fire Station 15 worth $13.9 million, was approved by the Forsyth County Board of Commis

sioners at their Sept. 22 work session.

County officials say designs of the new Fire Station 9 will be based on the new county standard template that has been improved over the years.

Forsyth County Fire Department Di vision Chief Jason Shivers said the new stations will replace the old structures, using an updated design that will double the size of the stations and provide updated technology and amenities for

personnel.

The 12,500-square-foot, four-bay station is expected to open in the spring of 2024.

“The new stations have a clean, crisp design that nicely blends fire service tradition with modern archi tecture,” Shivers said. “The same firefighters will still be proudly serv ing their neighborhoods rapidly, ef

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Two dead after plane crashes on Greenway

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At least two people are dead, following a singleengine aircraft wreck in Alpharetta Oct. 31.

Police say the plane crashed at about 1 p.m., north of Kimball Bridge Road in a heavily wooded section of the Big Creek Greenway in Alpharet ta.

According to Alpharetta Police Sgt. David Freeman, flight plans show the flight was in route to DeKalbPeachtree Airport when it wrecked and was carrying at least two people. Both of those aboard have been con firmed as deceased, Freeman said.

Freeman told Appen Media the agency has no information on the airplane’s model or registration. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports it was a BE58.

Appen Media has located flight information for a BE58 aircraft that stopped transmitting data today around 1200 feet above the Big Creek Greenway. It had departed from Je kyll Island Airport earlier in the day.

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Forsyth County Fire Chief Barry Head speaks to a crowd of officials and media rep resentatives at a groundbreaking ceremony held for Fire Station 9 Oct. 28. Head said the new station will strengthen the community’s fire response.

County OKs $3.7 million in acquisitions to advance McGinnis Ferry widening

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioners approved more than $3.7 million in property acquisi tions Oct. 25, advancing a project to widen McGinnis Ferry Road.

Right-of-way acquisitions approved at the work session included 27 proper ties along the corridor’s western edge, joining dozens of other acquisitions that have been approved by the county for the project over the last year.

Forsyth County has budgeted more than $60 million for the widening project, with funding assistance from the Georgia Department of Transportation and the cities of Alpharetta and Johns Creek. Al pharetta and Johns Creek have approved their own land acquisitions – some through condemnations – for the project.

Approved acquisitions totaled $3,738,674, with individual property arrangements ranging from $1,500 to $825,000, according to Jarrard and Da vis Attorney Priya Patel, who presented the items.

After the approvals, County Manager Kevin Tanner thanked Patel and county staff for getting the agreements together to move the McGinnis Ferry Road widen ing project forward.

“We challenged them several months ago to go get this project done so we could move forward with bidding this to construction,” Tanner said. “Chairman [Alfred] John has been directing us to get this project moving, so they’ve stepped up and done a tremendous job under some pretty tight time constraints.”

The acquisitions were approved in a 5-0 vote.

Big Creek Greenway repairs

Commissioners also approved a $122,00 contract for repairs to the Big Creek Greenway in the southern part of

Forsyth officials approved more than $3.7 million in property acquisitions to advance the widening of McGinnis Ferry Road. The county has budgeted over $60 million to complete the project.

the county.

Parks Director Jim Pryor said the contract, awarded to Steele and As sociates, will repair sections of the greenway, both north and south of the Bethelview Road trailhead.

“We’ve reached the end of the year, where we like to do our work, when it gets colder outside,” Pryor said. “We have selected two areas where we want to make some major greenway repairs.”

Pryor said the repairs are budgeted items but won’t involve a major trail rebuild and redesign like what crews are doing on other sections of the greenway. Instead, Pryor said they will replace worn areas with the same type of treated lum ber they have used to patch other areas.

“So, this pretty much, putting a band aid on and keeping it moving,” he said.

The contract was approved unani mously.

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U.S. House, Georgia District 6

Republican: Rich McCormick

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How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

McCORMICK: As a helicopter pilot in the United States Marines and an emergency room doctor during the CO VID-19 pandemic, I’ve committed my entire adult life to serving my country and community. Representing the 6th District in the United States Congress is an extension of my lifelong com mitment to public service. America, now more than ever, needs a doctor in Washington who can re-ignite our economy, revive our freedoms, and empower the people – not the federal government.

CHRISTIAN: As a father, a hus band, a small-business owner, a non profit founder, and a combat veteran I have directly experienced the day-today struggles that affect most people in their lives. I know what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck, I know the hardship of no insurance, and I understand the tough choices that impact families in our communities. I feel that this background equips me to better grasp the impact of policy on the normal, everyday American that makes up the bulk of our country.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

McCORMICK: For two years, Democrats in Washington D.C. tried to prove that more government and more spending would solve America’s prob lem. Today, Americans are paying the price for excessive government involve ment with staggering inflation and a recession. When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you do is stop digging.

America is at its best when govern ment is limited. I will unapologetically work to empower small businesses and hardworking citizens by cutting regula tions and reducing the size, scope, and spending habits of the federal govern ment.

CHRISTIAN: The role of government in the lives of Georgians, and all Ameri cans, should be to make our lives easier. Whether that is by providing assistance to successfully build a small-business, pursue a higher education, or just making sure that there is dinner on the table, helping people should be the top priority of our government.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what problems will you spend the most time solving and why?

McCORMICK: Inflation is the num ber one problem facing Americans. Sky high inflation is the direct result of a Democrat con trolled Congress and White House that printed too much money. Americans are struggling to afford groceries and gas, and the economy is in a recession because of Demo crats reckless spending. We must reduce wasteful government spending that is driving inflation and institute deregulatory and pro-growth tax policies. Together these initiatives will increase take real wages and bring stability to our economy.

CHRISTIAN: Currently, the larg est problems facing our nation are the threats to women’s rights and the threat to voting rights. I will work tirelessly to ensure that Roe V. Wade becomes the law of the land so that women have the fundamental rights of self-autonomy and choice. I will also advocate for and support the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to ensure that the basic right of all Americans to vote is preserved for now and for future genera tions.

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Congress, not just those that decide to vote for me.

CHRISTIAN: In the course of my campaign for Congress, I have served as a panel member on a Tea-Party forum, been the guest on a right-leaning talkshow, and spoken in front of progressive Democrats. My district encompasses all or parts of six counties and covers 765,000+ plus people. I know that I will

not agree with them all, but it is my job to listen, learn, and do the best I can to bring everyone of those voices to Wash ington D.C.

Who has been the biggest influ ence on how you view state government and politics? What have you learned from this person?

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ from your own?

McCORMICK: I went to Morehouse School of Medicine for my medical degree. Morehouse is an HBCU that is predominately Black, liberal, and female. It is not a place you’d expect a White conservative male to be elected student body president. But I was. I was elected student body president at Morehouse and selected to give the commencement address because I be lieve in the power of relationships, and I treat people with dignity and respect even if they disagree with me. I think those values will go a long way in rep resenting all of Georgia’s 6th district in

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McCORMICK: Ronald Reagan had the famous quote, “The nine most terri fying words in the English Language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” I think that appropriately sums up our current economic situation. We are in a recession with sky high inflation because Democrats and the current ad ministration believed more government and more spending could fix America’s problems.

It is the 1970s all over again – the beards, long hair, opioid overdoses, runaway energy costs, proxy war with Russia, hatred of the military, hatred of the police. But I’m optimistic – just like Ronald Reagan was – that our best days are still ahead of us if we get government out of the way America’s exceptionalism will truly shine.

CHRISTIAN: The biggest influence in almost every aspect of my life has been my parents. I am fortunate enough to have had two incredible people raise me, mold me, and guide me to the point I am today. My mother, whom I lost to Covid in 2020, taught me compas sion and faith are often the best places to start when facing any problem. My father taught, and is still teaching me, that being right and being fair are not necessarily the same thing.

Georgia has a lot to offer current and potential residents, but many parts of the state are becom ing increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through federal legislation and executive actions?

McCORMICK: America doesn’t need more government to fix the affordability crisis, it needs government to get out of the way. Georgia, like the rest of America, is becoming unaffordable be cause of the impact of inflation and an unreliable supply chain that is driving up the cost of goods.

America must end its depen dency on China for manufacturing by enhancing America’s competitive ness and reestablish a stable supply of domestic energy so good paying manufacturing jobs can return to the United States.

CHRISTIAN: There are numerous programs already available to expand access to affordable housing, not only in Georgia, but across the country. Whether that is through mortgage as sistance via Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or service-related assistance such as the VA housing loan available to veterans (the path I took), or through the direct assistance programs open to low-income

citizens. Unfortunately, over the last decade we have seen these programs are poorly managed, poorly funded, and poorly executed.

The first step must be a compre hensive, bi-partisan review of all of our current solutions to determine what is working (and why), and what is failing (and why). From there we can begin the process of building programs that ef fectively meet the current needs of our communities.

Politics is often about compromise. How do you decide when to compromise and take small, incre mental wins, and when to refuse compromise?

McCORMICK: I am elected by the voters to represent the 6th district of Georgia, not a political party or a par ticular individual. Ensuring the best outcomes for the constituents of the 6th District will require working with col leagues from all walks of life. As I work for real results, I will not compromise on my core values of limited government because as government expands, liberty contracts.

CHRISTIAN: The art of governance is the art of compromise. We used to be very good at disagreeing with each other, but still solving problems. Even if we only took tiny steps we have a long his tory of moving forward. For me, person ally, the decision to compromise weighs entirely on the benefit to those I hope to represent. My job is to make their lives better, and my approach to any problem will always begin with that thought at the forefront of my mind.

There were politicians who ques tioned the outcomes of Georgia elections in 2018 and 2020. Do you think Georgia’s elections are secure and will you stand by the results?

McCORMICK: Previous elections have shown that the Georgia General Assembly’s 2021 election integrity overhaul have made it easy to vote and hard to cheat in Georgia elections. I am confident this law will prove its effec tiveness again in 2022.

CHRISTIAN: There is not a shred of evidence to support the idea that our elections are anything but accurate and secure. Three different hand recounts of the ballots in Georgia proved beyond a doubt that we got it right. I firmly believe in the election process and will stand by the results as determined by the voters.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. If elected, how will you use your author-

Georgia State Senate, District 7

Republican: Josh McKay

Democrat: Nabilah Islam

Josh McKay did not respond to the survey.

On his campaign website, he says Georgia’s “heartbeat bill” — now Georgia law — strikes a good balance by protect ing life, mothers and doctors. He wants the pro-life values to extend to pregnant moms with prenatal care and to children in foster and adoptive care. On the role of government, he says government should get out of the way and let the private sector and the free market solve the problems — with government intervention reserved as the last resort.

How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

ISLAM: I am the daughter of work ing-class immigrants, raised right here in Gwinnett. My father was a file clerk and my mother worked in a ware house. When she hurt her back, the insurance company tried to deny her the benefits she had a right to. I know firsthand how broken our healthcare system is.

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ity in the U.S. House to influence abortion access or enforcement of abortion restrictions?

McCORMICK: The Dobbs decision ruled Roe v. Wade as unconstitutional and restored power back to the states where it rightfully belongs. I do believe that Congress has a duty to make it safe to give birth and easy to adopt. We are morally obligated to stand up for what’s right and protect the innocent unborn from late term abortion in which a life is ended a breath away from a birth certificate.

CHRISTIAN: If elected I will im mediately sponsor legislation and/or co-sponsor existing legislation to ensure that that Roe V. Wade becomes the law

Gwinnett because of the public schools. Gwinnett’s schools gave me opportuni ties my parents never had.

As an organizer, I have fought to protect our voting rights and fight against efforts that dispropor tionately disen franchise Black and brown voters.  I am running because of the urgency of this moment in which we have to protect our voting rights, fully fund our schools, reverse the extreme GOP abortion ban, and ex pand healthcare.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

ISLAM: At minimum, the govern ment should not make people’s lives harder. State government can improve people’s lives with tangible results – like

of the land.

The U.S. Congress often votes along party lines. When would you seek bipartisan action and what is sues merit such consensus?

McCORMICK: Much of the work Congress does should be bipartisan. Indeed, Congress passes many bills under suspension of the rules with near unanimous support. Issues such supporting our military, funding for infrastructure, and ensuring America’s national security should bring both sides together.

CHRISTIAN: As the old saying goes, it takes two to tango. Rarely, if ever, have any of the problems facing the nation been solved by a one-sided argument. Trying to listen to and un derstand another point of view is the fundamental role of a representative and it is my goal to live by that ideal every day of my term.

lowering healthcare costs, investing in good jobs, raising wages, fully funding our schools. The government also has a responsibility to keep our communities safe. That’s why I’ll work to make sure that law enforcement has the resources they need, and also why I’ll combat the gun violence epidemic. Finally, the government should be protecting, not restricting people’s rights. We need to make sure that women can make their own decisions about abortion and healthcare, and that all Georgians are free from discrimination.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what problems will you spend the most time solving and why?

ISLAM:

– We need to expand healthcare access; I will work with my colleagues to expand Medicaid.

– We need to fully fund our public schools.

– We need to protect the right to vote. I will work to expand access to the ballot and block racist bills that further disen franchise Black and brown people.

– We need to combat crime and gun violence. I will work to overturn Kemp’s

“criminal carry” law.

– We need to restore abortion rights and overturn the draconian six-week ban.

– We need to raise wages and invest in jobs.

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ from your own?

ISLAM: I will be a state senator for not only the people in District 7 but for all the Georgians who have traditionally not had their voices heard. My office will be available to my constituents to raise concerns and hold me accountable. I will ensure that I schedule town halls for constituents to hear my agenda and pri orities during the term – and for me to hear their concerns. I will keep a robust public schedule and remain an active member of the community. I will never turn away a constituent who needs help.

Who has been the biggest influ ence on how you view state government and politics? What have you learned from this person?

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ISLAM: Republicans in Gwinnett County have been one the biggest influ ences on how I view politics. Growing up here, I recognized that instead of seeing our diversity in Gwinnett as an opportu nity, Republicans saw us as a challenge, which taught me that if we ever wanted to have a seat at table, we had to demand it. I learned that when you are not at the table, you are on the menu which is why I got involved in helping my community.

Georgia has a lot to offer cur rent and potential residents, but many parts of the state are becoming increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through legislation and executive actions?

ISLAM: Gwinnett needs more af fordable housing. Full stop. One-third of our county’s population cannot afford to purchase a home – not just low-income folks, but middle-income people working in critical jobs like our teachers, firefight ers, police officers, librarians, and county employees. Rent continues to rise but wages stay the same. People are being priced out because of a housing short age from new single-family homes to new apartments, especially as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am committed to enacting policies that ensure everyone can have access to homeownership. I will work to create more housing, lower costs, and higher wages.

Politics is often about compro mise. How do you decide when to compromise and take small, incremental wins, and when to refuse compromise?

ISLAM: Compromise is often neces sary when it comes to moving the ball forward and improving our communities. Acceptable but painful compromises may include “How much can we lower costs? How much can we raise wages? How many more people can we expand Medic aid to? How big can this housing or trans

portation project be?” I will never allow the perfect to be the enemy of the good, but I will never stop fighting for the best possible outcome we can achieve for my constituents. And it is never acceptable to compromise when it comes to fundamen tal values, protecting lives, and human rights. Therefore, I will never waver in my convictions when it comes to reversing abortion restrictions, getting guns off our streets or ensuring the right to vote.

There were politicians who questioned the outcomes of Georgia elections in 2018 and 2020. Do you think Georgia’s elections are secure and will you stand by the results?

ISLAM: Absolutely, yes. And election deniers have no place in public office.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. If elected, how will you use your authority in the state Senate to influence abortion access or enforcement of abortion restrictions?

ISLAM: The unthinkable happened when the extremist Trump-McConnell Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. As a result, Georgia’s extreme six-week abortion ban went into effect. Six weeks is only two weeks after a missed period – before most women even know they’re pregnant! My opponent celebrated when Roe was overturned and supports the six-week ban. The right to birth control is also under attack. We absolutely must fight back against these Republican attacks on our rights. When I’m in the legislature, I’ll never back down from protecting the right to an abortion – and I’ll sponsor legislation to overturn the Republican abortion ban and enshrine the right to birth control into law.

As state senator, I will defend the right to an abortion, protect birth con trol, fully fund women’s healthcare, and fight to overturn the extreme Republican six-week abortion ban.

Are there any programs/legislation you’ve sponsored or created to help people with disabilities?

ISLAM: When I am elected, I will

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sponsor legislation that prioritizes the needs of our disability community such as expanding Medicaid which would cover low income disabled Georgians and will work to fully fund our Home and Commu nity Based Services waitlist so that Geor gians with disabilities do not have to wait years to obtain they care they deserve.

Georgia closed out its budget year with a “likely record surplus, billions of dollars in federal aid and a growing economy.” Georgia spends more than half of this money on education and health care. What would you want to see in the budget in terms of spending or taxes?

ISLAM: I grew up in a working-class family, and I watched my parents work hard to make ends meet. I understand the importance of making sure the economy works for everybody – not just millionaires and corporations. I will always fight for higher wages, more jobs, and lower prices for Georgia families. That includes raising the minimum wage and getting hous ing prices under control. We also need to make sure that millionaires, billionaires, and greedy corporations are paying their fair share of taxes – so that we can reduce the burden on everyone else. It’s not right when a CEO is paying less in taxes than his receptionist – or when teachers and firefighters have to pay more in taxes than private equity managers. As for spend ing, we should be fully funding our public schools, expanding Medicaid, and invest ing in transportation and infrastructure, like expanding MARTA into Gwinnett.

The Legislature often votes along party lines. When would you seek bi partisan action and what issues merit such consensus?

ISLAM: Current day politics have become far too polarized. We have more in common than what divides us. I be lieve there is a path where we recognize each other’s humanity and put the lives of people over bickering politics. I will always seek consensus when it is pos sible and I will work with my Republican colleagues to pass life-saving legislation like expanding Medicaid to 500,000 Georgians.

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Georgia State Senate, District 48

Shawn Still did not reply to an emailed questionnaire. On his website, Still says he will sponsor local legislation to raise the homestead exemption, will cut state spending and fund police.

How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

UDDIN: I am running to be the next state senator for District 48 in South Forsyth, North Gwinnett, and North Fulton County to deliver leadership that puts our families first. I have worked in the insurance industry and run a successful insurance business that helps small businesses and entrepre neurs successfully operate their busi nesses. Over the years, I have seen the importance of having pro-business and pro-job growth policies and a favorable tax and regulatory structure to help our economy prosper and empower job creators.

As a parent to Fulton County Public School students, one of whom recently graduated and attends Georgia State University, I have experience navigating our local school and university sys tems and recognize that our state can

do more to help parents and students thrive. I have also been civically active in my community, volunteering at my local food bank, working with organiza tions like the local Rotary club that help improve our quality of life.

As a Bangla deshi-American, I would offer a diverse voice in the State Senate, and will apply my skillset in busi ness towards ad dressing many of the economic and quality of life chal

lenges that our state is facing.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

UDDIN: America has always repre sented a place of freedom and opportu nity, and I want to preserve those values in our state and our nation. I will always work to prevent excessive government interference or intrusion in the lives of Georgians. I will focus on policies that

promote freedom and make life better for the people of District 48.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what problems will you spend the most time solving and why?

UDDIN: I will work to protect women’s rights and reproductive choice, preserve our Democracy, lower income and property taxes, address the rising costs of healthcare and prescription drugs, support law enforcement and re duce crime, protect local control so that our cities and counties have the freedom to represent their constituents, empower parents and students and strengthen our public schools, and work to create a pro-business and pro-jobs policies in Georgia that help us unleash our eco nomic potential as a state.

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ from your own?

UDDIN: As a business owner and a longtime resident of Johns Creek, I have regularly interacted with community members with a wide variety of political views. District 48 is a politically bal anced district and I believe it is impor tant that the State Senator from this

district considers political viewpoints and input from both sides of the aisle. I will regularly hold town hall meetings and provide other means of accessibility such as my telephone number and my website to ensure that constituents can give input as I consider legislation and public policy. I will focus on solutions, rather than furthering political divisions and gridlock that holds our state back.

Who has been the biggest influ ence on how you view state govern ment and politics? What have you learned from this person?

UDDIN: I am grateful to have working relationships with a number of current and former state legislators including Sen. Michelle Au, Rep. Ange lika Kausche, and former State Sen. Curt Thompson. Working with and discussing the work of the Legislature with these lo cal leaders has given me important feed back and information about what it takes to be an effective member of the Georgia Legislature. Likewise, I have learned from local leaders like City Councilman Alvin Hicks of Sugar Hill and Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux about the needs of communities in my district and how to

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Georgia has a lot to offer current and potential residents, but many parts of the state are becoming increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through legislation and executive actions?

UDDIN: I want to work with local and state leaders toward finding marketbased solutions to our housing afford ability challenges. I support increasing the homestead exemption to lower property taxes, because high property taxes make it harder for homeowners to stay in their homes or for prospective homeowners to purchase a home. I would like to work with the private sector to propose incentives that will increase the construction of marketbased housing that fits the needs of our workforce, including teachers, and police officers, our seniors, and young families.

Politics is often about compro mise. How do you decide when to compromise and take small, incremental wins, and when to refuse compromise?

UDDIN: I believe on most issues we can find common ground and areas of

agreement to create good policy for the people of Georgia. In the State Senate I will always work toward delivering wins and results that help the people of Dis trict 48. I will only refuse to compromise when it comes to protecting the people of our state and our rights.

There were politicians who questioned the outcomes of Georgia elections in 2018 and 2020. Do you think Georgia’s elections are secure and will you stand by the results?

UDDIN: Unlike my opponent, who served as a “fake elector” for Donald Trump and promoted the “big lie” about voter fraud in the 2020 election, I sup port and believe in our democracy. I be lieve Georgia’s elections are secure, and that the results of the 2018 and 2020 elections were accurate. I will stand by the results of the 2022 election as well and believe protecting our democracy is more important than supporting a politi cal party or candidate. Denying election results and spreading conspiracy theo ries about our election has led to a crisis that imperils the future of our nation.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. If elected, how will you use your authority in the state Senate to influence abortion access or enforcement of

abortion restrictions?

UDDIN: I am against the overturning of Roe v. Wade and believe Republicans’ passage of a ban on abortion in Georgia puts the health and lives of women at risk, including my wife and daughters. I believe that women deserve the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions, and that it is not the role of government to interfere in deeply personal matters. I will support legislation that protects reproductive free dom and choice for women.

Are there any programs/legislation you’ve sponsored or created to help people with disabilities?

UDDIN: In my first term I would support and sponsor legislation that makes it easier for people with disabili ties to find employment that pays good wages, and improve services and sup port for people with disabilities and their families. Too many people with disabili ties and their families are facing barriers towards accessing care and services, whether in our healthcare system or our schools. I would work with leaders in the disability community towards good public policy on this issue.

Georgia closed out its budget year with a “likely record surplus, billions of dollars in federal aid and a growing economy.” Georgia spends more than half of this money on education and health care. What would you

want to see in the budget in terms of spending or taxes?

UDDIN: I believe in fiscal responsi bility and a balanced budget. We have an opportunity to return the state sur plus into the pockets of taxpayers, and I am supportive of meaningful tax relief at this time of high inflation and increases in the cost of living. I would support ad ditional funding to raise the pay of law enforcement officers and address crime, and to raise teacher pay, because cur rently the state of Georgia does not pay teachers in a manner that shows respect for the important work they do.

The Legislature often votes along party lines. When would you seek bi partisan action and what issues merit such consensus?

UDDIN: I will always work to de liver bipartisan action that improves our quality of life. Issues like delivering tax relief, infrastructure investments, reducing crime, improving education, and healthcare can all be resolved in a bipartisan manner if we have leaders who are willing to focus on doing good for the people of Georgia rather than scoring political points.

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With online academics and home schooling gaining in popularity, it’s no surprise that dedicated spaces for study and homework are trending. Even though the pandemic-influenced home study has eased and in-person classes are back in session, having a space desig nated and organized for work makes sense. It cuts down on chaos, promotes efficiency, decreases distractions and sets up students of all ages to succeed. Multiple options exist for customizing study zones in a way that complements your space and meets your needs—here are a few ideas:

1. Bedroom built-ins.

If your home doesn’t have the square footage to devote an entire room to study, customizing one or more bedrooms to do double duty with builtin bookcases, shelves and a work area easily maximizes space while provid ing turnkey upgrades that add to your home’s value and appeal.

Many homes have flex space—think attics, walk-in closets, basements or that awkward stretch of real estate underneath the staircase—that can be converted to a study/work area with a few simple adjust ments, like the addi tion of shelves, light ing and a desk.

3. Lighting and outlet access.

Positioning a workspace in order to maximize the avail able natural light is an easy and affordable upgrade for any study zone. Consider adding additional electrical outlets if there are a limited number, as well as upgraded lighting.

4. Organizers and storage.

Never underestimate the impor tance of a good system for organiz ing and storing books and supplies. Floating shelves, organizing systems, built-in storage and overhead cabinets all provide solutions for clutter while

simultaneously increasing visual ap peal.

5. Age-appropriate workspace.

Designing a study space to appropri ately meet the needs of the students using it means that some homework zones require wipeable surfaces, bright colors and smaller-sized furniture; some benefit from creative and inspir ing décor and others need to reflect a minimalist aesthetic to minimize distractions.

The study/homework space trend is all about recruiting your space to work for you. It’s not only about enhancing the aesthetics of a room but also about increasing your home’s organization and efficiency, which is guaranteed to boost its appeal and add to your home’s market value. 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 Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association hosted the 42nd annual Pro fessionalism (OBIE) Awards Saturday, October 22nd at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. Berkshire Hatha way HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division, led by President Lori Lane, and their builder clients took home a record 37 gold awards and 25 silver awards.

With over 100 different categories, the OBIE awards celebrate outstanding achievements in homebuilding and high

light those in the homebuilding industry for excellence in building, marketing, and personal achievement. This year Berkshire Hathaway was honored to re ceive the gold award for Best Marketing Campaign, Best Advertising Campaign, Best Interactive Tool, Best Email Mar keting Message and Best Sales Center, to name a few. In addition to winning numerous marketing accolades, Berk shire Hathaway’s builder clients Trilith Development, Patrick Malloy Communi ties, JW Collection, Brett Baker Homes, McKinney Builders, David Patterson

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“It was an amazing night and so nice to see so many in our industry come together to celebrate homebuilding.” said Lori Lane.  “My team and I are proud to work with the best in the industry.  Our clients are dedicated to developing and building award-winning communities and it is truly a privilege to be part of their success.”

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Georgia State House, District 25

Republican: Todd Jones (I) Democrat: Craig J. Meyer

Todd Jones did not respond to the questionnaire.

Jones is vying for re-election to the State House, where he’s served since January 2016, representing constituents in south and north Fulton Counties. Jones is chairman of the House Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Education and a member of the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee. Jones has come out in favor of term limits at the state and national levels and has pledged to personally serve no more than eight years in the House. On his campaign website, he says he will fight to reduce the income tax to zero and replace it with the Fair Tax. He also supports legislation requiring that voters approve in advance any tax increase at the local level.

How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

MEYER: My background: U.S. Army – 82nd Airborne Division; Bachelor of Science in political science, Arizona State University.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

MEYER: The government needs to support the people.

If you are elected (or re-elected),

what problems will you spend the most time solving and why?

MEYER: Public school issues.

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ from your own?

MEYER: I sup port inclusion as a strength of Amer ica. I also support the separation of church and state.

Who has been the biggest influence on how you view state government and politics? What have you learned from this person?

MEYER: Presidents John F. Ken nedy, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt as well as former U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy.

Georgia has a lot to offer current and potential residents, but many parts of the state are becoming increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through legislation and executive actions?

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rigged for the wealthy.

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MEYER: A subject like women’s reproduction rights is not up for com promise.

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MEYER: Yes, the elections are se cure. The end result was verified many times.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. If elected, how will you use your authority in the State House to influence abortion access or enforcement of abortion restrictions?

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MEYER: I am a veteran. I use Veter ans Affairs medical services.

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MEYER: There is no surplus. Funds for dealing with the coronavirus were supposed to be used to upgrade public school ventilation systems. That was never done. It was a health issue for our school children.

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Where shopping is (still) a pleasure

I read this week that Kroger, the second largest grocer in the country, plans to buy Albertson’s, the fourth largest grocer, pending regulatory ap proval. The combined company would close the market-share gap with the largest grocer in the country, Walmart.

another column for another time.

My Publix stores are incredibly clean – like cleaner than a hospital – always. That is a big deal to me. Publix employees are friendly, too, and they want to help – like always. Plus, they are there, the Publix worker-bees, unlike at the other grocers. Again, it’s a big deal to me that when I need help, there is almost always someone nearby to ask for that help.

hire fewer people and be more profitable. Nothing wrong with that, right? Maybe. Maybe not.

is part of that corporate culture and value set at Publix and Costco. Why? How is that working for those two companies?

RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com

In the business world, “scale” is the key, or so the general held belief holds. The combined company – if the merger goes through – would have around 5,000 stores and almost 750,000 employees. But, at what cost?

I shop at Publix, not Kroger, even though I think that Kroger is probably often cheaper. Why? Well for a number of reasons. I grew up in Florida where Publix is based, in Lakeland. I love their Key Lime pie. I feel at home in their wide aisles and in the smaller stores. When I shop, I know exactly where in the store I need to go that is, unless I am shop ping for Christina. Often, she sends me to buy obscure things that even Publix employees struggle to locate. But that is

Many things about Publix remind me of that TV show “Cheers,” a place where “everybody knows your name” and where you can go and feel like someone actually cares.

Today, “scale” seems so critical to large businesses. In theory it drives prices down and profits up because businesses are able to purchase goods in larger quantities. But again, what is the cost; what is lost when “scale” is the core business mantra? Perhaps a lot is lost.

When you get in line to pay at Publix, you pay a cashier, a real live flesh-andblood human; same deal with my other favorite retailer, Costco. When you pay at many of the other big retail chains, instead of paying a human, you often pay a machine. Think Lowes. Think Kroger. Think more and more of the big boxes. Sure, these chains are able to

When I go into a store or a service of any kind, the attitude of the employees is a big deal to me. Are they positive? Do they seem happy, or are they walking around like semi zombies being forced to sell their time because they have bills to pay? How does management quantify that? Should they?

When I shop at Publix or Costco, I feel like I am in a place where everybody knows my name, even if they don’t. When I shop there, it is obvious to me that the employees are not just putting in their time; they seem positive and glad to be there. They appear to have pride in being a part of what they do for a living. And if that is how they feel, I know that most likely reflects how they are treated by management and that how they feel must be at least as big a priority – if not more so – than “scale” to management.

These non-quantifiable things make me want to shop there, to be there. There is much value-added to me, enough to justify paying more. Nothing about that “feeling” though seems directly quantifiable or directly related to a better bottom line or to scale. Despite that, it is a priority; it

One of my favorite things about shop ping at Costco is their “lunch area” where you can buy a jumbo hotdog and a cold drink for like $1.50, or a slice of pizza or ice cream for an equally small amount of money, and sit down right there in the store and have lunch. I read recently that a new CEO was named for Costco and one of the first things he did was to try to raise the rates of those hotdogs and pizzas to make the lunch area more profitable. “Over my dead body,” was the response that arrived to the CEO from the founder/chairman of the board.

My point is that today when scale and profitability increasingly are the single driving force in our lives, we must be very careful to not miss the costs that come with that business model and mindset – the human costs.

More is not always better. Cheaper is not always really cheaper. Substitut ing machines for humans in the long run sometimes actually costs more. Sometimes “enough” is better, healthier than “more.”

So that is why I shop at Publix –where shopping is (still) a pleasure.

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The Big Creek Greenway will remain closed until further notice, and local residents are being asked to stay clear of the area where the crash occurred. This story will be updated.

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