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County adopts first transit master plan By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission gave formal approval Dec. 16 to its first-ever transit master plan, a playbook that calls for expanding public transportation services, especially to the elderly. Link Forsyth, developed through a two-year study of local demographics and public input, identifies current services and the future needs as population and economic development grows. It also sticks a toe into the waters of Metro Atlanta’s transit future, with tie-ins to rapid transit bus service along Ga. 400 express lanes when they come online. Plans call for possible transit hubs at Browns Bridge Road and at McFarland Parkway. “All this hinges on whether people are willing to participate,” Commissioner Todd Levent said. “If they’re not willing to participate, park their car and get on whatever ride there is, it doesn’t happen.” Speaking at the commission’s work session Dec. 9, Eric Bosman, vice president of Kimley-Horn consultants, said the goal was to establish how residents saw the role of public transportation. “That was really the key first question, is how does public transportation fit within Forsyth County’s vision and needs and goals,” Bosman said. The consultants received more than 650 surveys and held a series of virtual public meetings to gather resident input. Bosman said residents centered on three criteria: how public transportation can improve the quality of life for citizens; how can it be implemented as a balanced and complete transportation plan; and how can dollars be used wisely to get people to the places they need to go. Bosman said there are residents who
Dozens turn out to speak against funeral operation in South Forsyth By PATRICK FOX and TIFFANY MORGAN pat@appenmedia.com newsroom@appenmedia.com
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Xpress Bus, a regional commuter coach service operated as a partnership between the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and 11 Metro Atlanta counties, operates two routes in Forsyth County. Both originate out of a park-and-ride on Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Road and carry passengers to Downtown Atlanta and Perimeter Center. do not have access to an automobile every day, particularly seniors and those physically challenged. But, there is a market for expanded service if people will use it. Kimley-Horn reports the total number of jobs in the county is 82,408, most of them filled by commuters from other counties. Forsyth County is also home to 106,204 workers, 75 percent of whom commute outside of the county for work. According to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2019 Regional Commuter Survey, the average commute time for Forsyth County residents is approximately 48 minutes, about 20 percent more than the average for the region.
That’s partly because Forsyth County residents, on average, commute 24 miles, again 20 percent greater than the region average of 19 miles. The Link Forsyth recommends the county pursue several short-term goals: Improved marketing of the current public transportation system. This includes identifying target markets. Right now, the greatest use of public transportation like the county’s Dial-a-Ride system, is for medical appointments among the elderly and disabled. Extending service hours beyond the current levels.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Over protests from dozens of nearby residents, Forsyth County commissioners have approved construction of a funeral home in a commercial district along Peachtree Parkway. At a Dec. 16 public hearing, commissioners heard from about 15 South Forsyth County residents who live near the proposed business at Peachtree Parkway and Granite Lane. More than 100 partisans in the crowd stood up in support of each speaker who called for the commission to deny the application. Residents said they were most concerned with increased traffic and the potential for a decrease in their property values that a funeral home would bring. Arkita Arun said as a mother, she is concerned how it would affect her children and others in the community.
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Roswell police arrest suspect minutes after bank robbery By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia. com ROSWELL, Ga. — Less than 10 minutes after receiving a 911 call about an armed robbery at a Chase Bank in Roswell, police officers MATTHEWS were able to locate the suspect walking down the street with thousands of dollars he allegedly stole from the bank. Joseph Matthews, 35, of Lithonia, was arrested Nov. 30 and transported to the Fulton County Jail. He was booked on charges of armed robbery. Roswell Police spokesman Tim Lupo said that shortly after 1 p.m., officers responded to the Chase Bank at 10515 Alpharetta St., where a bank teller told them that a suspect had entered the bank and passed her a note indicating he had a gun and demanding a “large sum of cash.” According to the incident report, the note read, “I want $10,000. All hundreds. You have 3 minutes to give
it to me. I have a gun. I will use it. Not playing no games. Thank you. Have a bless day.” After receiving $7,000, the suspect allegedly ran off on foot, but both the teller and bank manager were able to give the officers a detailed description of what he looked like, and they quickly set up a perimeter. Another employee located in a back room of the bank called 911 while the robbery was taking place. Lupo said officers found Matthews a few minutes later matching the description the bank employees had given them. The report states he still had the money he allegedly took from the bank in his right jacket pocket. Matthews was taken into custody without incident. Lupo credited the officers for their quick, well-coordinated response. Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770640-4100. Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or online at StopCrimeATL.org.
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Drug & DUI arrests Carlos Banuchi, 56, of Dawn Valley Trail, was arrested Nov. 28 on Atlanta Road for location / illumination of taillights and DUI. Jonation He, 22, of Stratton Point, Suwanee, was arrested Nov. 28 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI, failure to obey traffic control device and failure to maintain lane. Kendra Kibbs, 32, of Setter Drive, Riverdale, was arrested Nov. 28 on Union Hill Road for DUI and following too closely. Brian Morris, 45, of Brandon Way, Winston, was arrested Nov. 30 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI and laying drag. John Williams, 35, of Meadow Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 30 on Matt Highway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Julia Krieger, 26, of Columns Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 30 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. Lauren Moyer, 37, of Trillium Way, Flowery Branch, was arrested Dec. 1 on Ronald Reagan Boulevard for DUI, following too closely, possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.) and possession of open container by driver. Jasmine Phillips, 30, of Windy Hill Road SW, Marietta, was arrested Dec. 2 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. Jancey McCune, 46, of Tantalum Bend, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 2 on McFarland Parkway for failure to maintain lane and DUI. Kristin Mascari, 37, of Alexandria Avenue, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 2 on Post Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Jonathan Patton, 27, of Madison Drive, Atlanta, was arrested Dec. 2 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. Syed Hasan, 39, of Lilac Pass, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 3 on Atlanta Highway for possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.), DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. Jessica Sprayberry, 34, of Edgewater Road, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 3 on Buford Highway for DUI, impeding traffic flow and transportation of alcohol container in vehicle. Meredith Eason, 48, of Summerfield Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 3 on Keith Bridge Road for failure to obey traffic control device, impeding traffic flow, possession of open alcohol container by driver, DUI and violating restriction of driver license. Jaell Pope, 35, of Hickory Lake Trail, Stockbridge, was arrested See ARRESTS, Page 14
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Master Gardeners schedule classes for 2022 session NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The North Fulton Master Gardeners, in collaboration with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Fulton County are continuing to provide horticultural education to the North Fulton County community and beyond through free virtual gardening education programming. This series of six classes begins Sunday, Feb. 6, and will be available through live Zoom webinars and Facebook Live. The classes will also be available for later viewing at youtube.com/northfultonmastergardeners. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year best suited for that activity. Participants are asked to register in advance at http://bit.ly/ Spring2022NFMG-GardeningLectureSeries to assure a place. You may register for all six classes or just pick specific classes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you can register anyway so you will receive a recorded link to the class. Here is a rundown of classes: Composting at home — Sunday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. Learn the value of compost for your garden, the steps involved in making compost at home and how to best use it in your garden. North Fulton Master Gardener George Scesney has many years of composting experience to share. Pruning and maintaining shrubs — Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. North Fulton Master Gardener Willis Lanier describes why, when and how to prune some of the most
common shrubs in North Georgia. Protecting Georgia’s pollinators — Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. Learn how you can make a positive impact by helping out local pollinators. Fulton County Extension Agent Melissa Mattee Murphy will review how to design a pollinator garden, attracting beneficial pollinators to your ornamental space, and how to construct a habitat for native bees. All about plant toxins — Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. For millions of years, plants have evolved to protect themselves from prey, disease and encroachment as they are obviously immobile once situated. Their defenses are mechanical and chemical. A lot of the chemicals are toxins, which include allelopathy, insecticides and fatal poisons. North Fulton Master Gardener Linda McGinn will discuss plants that produce toxins, with an overview of the history, chemistry, action and cur-
rent use. Lawn alternatives for a healthier environment — Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m. Shrink your lawn: Save money and time while enhancing biodiversity. North Fulton Master Gardeners Paula Lindsey, Tom Redmon and Sandra Shave explain how you can and should reduce your lawn size by making your own native habitat. Join the effort to create a country-wide homegrown national park and reduce your lawn size. Use low-growing natives; plant a native wildflower meadow; establish a pollinator garden; embellish those shady spots with natives; or just convert more of your lawn to native shrubs. Intro to hydroponics — Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m. North Fulton Master Gardener Ian Matthes will focus on and demonstrate simple systems that are easy to start with items from around the home. We will share fun project ideas to enjoy with students and kids at home. North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. NFMG assists the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension by providing unbiased horticultural information to Georgians through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of The University of Georgia. — Patrick Fox
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Officer cleared, teen arrested in fatal police chase incident By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A 19-year-old man is facing charges including homicide by vehicle in the first degree following a crash Sept. 12 that left one man dead and injured another. Carlos Sierra-Gonzalez, of Lawrenceville, came forward nearly two months after a group of vehicles were allegedly laying drags at the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400, resulting in a police chase through Roswell that was called off 10 seconds before the fatal crash. Meanwhile, the patrol officer who initiated the chase, Robert Hulon, is back on duty. A month-long investigation conducted by the Roswell Police Department determined there was not enough evidence to clearly prove the pursuit was the cause of the accident. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Hulon tried to conduct a traffic stop at around 12:05 a.m. Sept. 12, when a black Infiniti G37 sped away and began to drive recklessly on the wrong side of the road. At one point, the vehicle reached speeds up to 120 mph. As it approached Holcomb Bridge and Calibre Creek Parkway, Sgt. Robert Marshall called off the pursuit. The report states the vehicle continued down the road at a high rate of speed until it hit a curb. The driver then overcorrected, the report states, which caused the vehicle to rotate counterclockwise across all lanes and to the north side of Holcomb Bridge and Richwood Circle. After overturning an unknown number of times and knocking over trees and bushes, the Infiniti eventually hit a structural brick column and two people were ejected from the vehicle. Two others reportedly ran from the scene. Crash victim dies of injuries Dahian Silberio-Peña, 19, and Kimberly Reyes, 18, were transported to Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. Silberio-Peña later died. Reyes suffered a broken left forearm. Sierra-Gonzalez was also charged with fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer, hit and run resulting in serious injury or death, driving in a circular or zig-zag course, reckless driving, speeding and two counts of serious injury by vehicle. He is being held at the Fulton County Jail without bond. His next
hearing is slated for Jan. 10. The Roswell Office of Professional Standards began investigating allegations Hulon had initiated the pursuit on traffic charges the same day as the incident, and he was placed on paid leave. Hulon had been with the Roswell Police Department for one year and had no prior complaints. He told Sgt. Thomas Robinson during a 23-minute interview Sept. 29 he was aware of the department’s pursuit policy at the time of the accident, but that he had initiated the pursuit anyway because the cars had already been racing prior to the chase and he felt they were a “danger” to the public. According to the department’s policy, “no pursuit shall be initiated on the basis of traffic charges” unless the vehicle is being operated in a way that endangers public safety prior to the pursuit. It also acknowledges that officers must be given an opportunity to differentiate between a traffic violator, who has failed to yield, and the inception of a vehicle pursuit. It states the decision rests with the individual officer, who must carefully consider all factors, including the seriousness of the offense, all possible consequences and the safety of citizens. Police receive racing complaints On the night of the accident, the investigation states, an unnamed sergeant instructed officers to activate their cameras and patrol the areas, because uniform patrol had been receiving multiple calls of 15 to 30 racers in the area who were shutting down intersections, doing donuts and racing. It was around that time, that Hulon reportedly encountered what he referred to as “high performance street vehicles” and began taking note of tags. What was not clear from the camera footage, however, was his assertion that there were two vehicles revving their engines as they waited at the traffic light. He later admitted in the interview to owning two “high-performance vehicles” himself, saying that he works on them, so he was able to identify their build – typically two-door coupes with a manual transmission, loud exhaust and tinted windows traveling in a pack of 100 to 200. According to Hulon, both vehicles
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Johns Creek takes ownership of historic church cemetery By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Herald has learned that Johns Creek acquired the Macedonia African Methodist Church cemetery land through eminent domain Sept. 17. The transaction occurred without any fanfare and no formal announcement from the city. The property, located just off the corner of Medlock Bridge and State Bridge roads, is the burial site for more than 100 African-American church members, some of them former slaves. Interest in the site has grown in recent years after community leaders noticed the property and its graves have fallen into disrepair. Fulton County was awarded the property through eminent domain in 1998, a few years after the church vacated. At that time, the area was frequented by members of the Ku Klux Klan and had become an increasingly difficult place for the congregation to live, community leader and cemetery caretaker Kirk Canaday said. The county performed some minor maintenance until 2006, when responsibility for upkeep was ceded to the newly formed City of Johns Creek. Johns Creek officially acquired ownership of the landlocked property roughly 10 months after the City Council voted to acquire the cemetery on Nov. 16, 2020. The council’s motion identified funds in this year’s budget to cover the costs of the cemetery land’s $52,200 appraised value. In a hearing in Fulton County Su-
perior Court Aug. 17, Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer spoke on why the city wanted to acquire the land. Her comments, she said, were directed by the City Council’s Nov. 16 motion. “The only reason we want [the cemetery] is to preserve and protect it,” Greer said. “It is a cultural and historically significant asset to our community, and we believe it is worth the city’s efforts to take care of it.” Many grave sites inside the cemetery are unmarked or have had their headstones stolen. Estimates by New South Associates, which performed a survey on the land in 2016, said there could be as many as 114 graves in the cemetery with burial dates ranging from 1893 to 1988. Several of the deceased are known to have been enslaved people, while others were descendants of slaves, some of whom were lynched, Canaday said. On Aug. 31 in an order and judgement, the Fulton County Superior Court awarded the city the 1.92-acre piece of land for the appraised amount. Four days before the city acquired the land the City Council passed the fiscal year 2022 budget, Sept. 13 with a line item dedicating $100,000 for upkeep and improvements to the cemetery. Since the acquisition however, other than basic maintenance, the city has not begun work on the land. Canaday is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share his plans for the cemetery but thinks it’s likely the city will wait until after the new mayor and City Council members take their seats in January. He said he hopes to one day turn the area into a memorial garden.
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At 63 years old, Milton resident Terrell Harmon stands with his medals after being named a Masterclass Over 50 and Overall Masters winner in the Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am show in Alexandria, Virginia in November.
63-year-old natural bodybuilder turns focus on Mr. Olympia title By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — In the 1970s when Terrell Harmon was 15 years old living in Harlem, New York, he participated in a medical study to determine the cause of his asthma attacks. At 5 feet 11 inches and 115 pounds, he sat reading muscle magazines, waiting for the doctors to call his name. Later, he said to himself, “I could be like that.” Harmon accomplished his goal in 1985 after winning Mr. Florida. He was featured in “Muscular Development,” a magazine he read as a child. Since then, he’s participated in numerous other shows. At 63 years old, he was named a Masterclass Over 50 and Overall Masters winner in the Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am show in Alexandria, Virginia, last month. He also placed fourth in the open light heavyweight division. The win earned him an International Federation of BodyBuilders pro card that allows him to compete in an IFBB show and qualify for the 2022 Olympia – the biggest bodybuilding show in the world, held annually in Las Vegas. Harmon said earning a pro card alone was a difficult feat. At the Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am
show, geared toward natural athletes from all over the world, Harmon was the oldest competitor and stood side by side men 30 years his junior, and still placed higher than many of them. But, he said, he truly has his work cut out for him as he tries to compete in the Olympia as a natural athlete. He said it’s going to take “hope and a prayer.” “The one thing about bodybuilding is you don’t know who’s going to show up,” Harmon said. “All you can do is get in the best shape you can get and just hope for the best. … But it feels great to have a chance. This has been a dream of mine since I was 15.” While Harmon no longer suffers from asthma attacks, he continues to have a passion for healthy living and natural bodybuilding. Many of the men he competed with in the ’90s, he said, are either sick or have died from heart attacks caused by using performance-enhancing drugs. “I want to be an example that if you train natural, if you eat correctly, you can build a championship-level physique,” Harmon said. Harmon has been living in Milton with his wife of nearly 28 years, Stacey, since 2012, but his passion for body-
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Bodybuilder: Continued from Page 6 building started when he was still living in New York. As a teenager, he remembers carrying a 110-pound weight set in the subway with his buddy from Lower Manhattan to Harlem so they could get “bigger and stronger” for football. Later, while attending the University of South Carolina, he helped create the Carolina Bodybuilding Club, which is still active today. Harmon went on to work at State Farm for 36 years, 22 of them spent on the catastrophe team. He retired in 2018. Despite a 25-year hiatus from competing, Harmon was able to maintain his fitness. He said he would often work out at 5 a.m., then during lunchtime and again after work. “I look at things like this,” Harmon said. “You have 24 hours in a day, and I said if I was able to work 12 hours for somebody else, I can definitely spare a couple of hours for myself. … I had to make that personal investment for myself. I said what good is it for me to work for 36 years, retire and then die the next year?” Harmon jumped back into bodybuilding upon retiring, and when the gyms closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he began to expand his home gym. He didn’t work out at a formal gym for an entire year. Instead, he used the time to earn his certification to become a personal trainer at Emery Fit in Milton, where he purposely works with elderly clients to help them reach their goals. He said he tries to instill in them the message that fitness is a lifelong event. The key, he said, is to have a long, healthy life. “You can have a long life, but if you’re sick, is that really living?” Harmon said. “… You don’t have to be like me. That’s the extreme, but just try to enjoy your family and allow them to enjoy you.” Harmon is done competing for the year. In November, he also placed second place in the Supernatural Bodybuilding and Fitness Grand Finale Pro Bodybuilding show as well as first place in the over-60 and third place open light heavyweight divisions in the National Physique Committee Lee Haney Games. Now, all his focus is directed toward his posing, diet and exercise as he sets out to become the next Mr. Olympia, a title currently held by Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. Harmon said he does half an hour of fasted aerobics first thing in the morning and spends another two and a half hours at the gym after lunchtime. In the past, he’s managed to achieve between 4% and 5% body fat. His nieces and nephews think he’s “crazy,” but he said they love it when he wins.
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Local businesses bear brunt of government regulation By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — A slew of new local government regulations has slowed the boom of smoke and vape shops in Metro Atlanta. Citing public distaste and public health concerns, jurisdictions have implemented an array of measures to limit smoke and vape businesses within their boundaries. Local businesses have had to bear the brunt of regulations, slimming their profit margins. Heads Off Smoke Shop has been part of the Forsyth County community for nearly 10 years, but productspecific licenses, permits and regulations have been progressively hurting the small business’ bottom line, owner Abhi Bhardwaj said. While the process of acquiring these permits hasn’t been difficult, Bhardwaj said, “It is expensive because we have to get these licenses every year.” Forsyth County has specific business permits for vapor/e-cigarette businesses as well as those attempting to sell “non-traditional tobacco paraphernalia” which includes items like bongs. Non-traditional tobacco paraphernalia permits can range in costs based on the type of devices sold, but they can cost a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $3,000, not including application fees. In addition to fees, Bhardwaj says the county has not been clear about regulation and has kept the wording of ordinances intentionally vague. “It’s just how the laws are worded that leaves them open to their own interpretation which sort of makes it harder for us,” Bhardwaj said. The non-traditional tobacco paraphernalia permit is especially unclear, he said. “That one is entirely dependent on how they feel… I don’t know how many they’re giving out or if it’s just them trying to make money and stuff — which is fine — but we don’t get a whole lot of information about it,” Bhardwaj said. The County Commission banned the sale of products “that mimic the effects of marijuana and drugs” in an ordinance passed in February 2019.
Xhale City located along Medlock Bridge Road is one of 10 smoke and vape shops in Johns Creek. While the ordinance does not delineate specific products that are banned, Bhardwaj said that this summer delta-8 products were folded into the ordinance, which has further impacted his business. “By the time they banned delta-8 it had become from about a third to 40% of our business,” Bhardwaj said. “We’re still doing well, but we are missing out on a lot of business. We’re having to send people over to Dawson, Alpharetta, Johns Creek… I think it’s at least 10 customers a day that we’re redirecting.” Since this summer, Alpha Smoke in Alpharetta has seen an increase in customers seeking out delta-8, manager Gary Annast said. Alpharetta also has regulations in place to limit smoke/vape businesses within its borders, however the city primarily uses the zoning code, not permits like
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Forsyth. While Annast said Alpha Smoke hasn’t had much red tape to cut through, personally, municipal restrictions have impacted his entrepreneurial ambitions. Annast is looking to open his own smoke/vape shop and said zoning restrictions have caused him to look outside of Alpharetta to start his business. Up to this point, neighboring Johns Creek has had minimal limitations on smoke/vape businesses within its boundaries and now hosts 10 such shops in the city. However, city staff are working to update the city’s zoning code to limit an influx in new smoke/vape businesses before the end of February. Existing businesses will likely be grandfathered into the code, but proposed updates could curtail new development in the city.
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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Dec. 3 on McFarland Parkway for DUI, failure to use seatbelts, possession of open alcohol container by driver and possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.). Priti Patel, 47, of Binghurst Road, Suwanee, was arrested Dec. 3 on Buford Highway for failure to maintain lane and DUI. Erin Wright, 29, of Spring Ridge Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 4 on Ga. 400 for driving with no or without lights and DUI. Hugo Mendez, 30, of Hill North Dale Street, Buford, was arrested Dec. 4 on Ga. 400 for speeding and DUI. Tyler Shipman, 39, of Heard Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 4 on Dahlonega Street for DUI and driving on wrong side of roadway. Zambiana Bell, 24, of Apple Blossom Court, was arrested Dec. 4 on Buford Highway for DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.), possession of open alcohol container by driver and speeding. Elizabeth Parris, 50, of One White Oak Lane, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 4 on Buford Highway for speeding and DUI. Natalia Ramirez, 41, of Northwest
North River Drive, Miami, was arrested Dec. 4 on Buford Highway for speeding and DUI. Danielle Carter, 33, of River Chase Trail, Duluth, was arrested Dec. 5 on Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Road for DUI and possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.). Remington Collins, 27, of Rockport Court, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 5 on Buford Dam Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Jose Francisco, 29, of Ruby Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 5 on Keith Bridge Road for failure to maintain lane, DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and driving without a valid license. Lonnie Shearer, 53, of Blue Grass Lane, Sugar Hill, was arrested Dec. 5 on Buford Highway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Tomas Baez, 35, of Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 5 on Buford Highway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Lee Torres, 34, of Stoneridge Drive, Winder, was arrested Dec. 5 on Keith Bridge Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Thomas Richards, 36, of Melodie Lane, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 5 on Canton Highway for DUI, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.).
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“I’m a mom of two kids and I am here on behalf of [several other] moms,” Arun said. “The first thing we’d see as we leave our communities is a funeral home…what will our kids think?” The facility will be located at a commercial corridor with fast-food restaurants, storage facilities, a veterinarian and various other retail stores, large and small. Other residents raised issues about the character of the area as a live, work and play community would be compromised by a funeral home. Commissioner Alfred John said there is a hospital, assisted living, memory care and senior residential. “When this business came before us, we felt it was a business that would well serve the South Forsyth community as well as the Johns Creek community which it almost borders,” John said. The applicant – Capkey Clifton Partners LLC – said the home would serve as a location for the life of the deceased to be celebrated. John said that contrary to some information circulating, there will be no embalming and no cremation on site. In his remarks in support of the measure, John talked about his journey to this country more than two decades ago, and how he has learned that America offers immeasurable opportunities. The freedoms we enjoy, he said, are shared by all, whether we
Chase: Continued from Page 4 that night spun their tires when the light turned green, but he could not get to them because a vehicle immediately in front of him “intentionally” obstructed his pursuit. He said that while a red Mustang yielded, the Infiniti did not. “Hulon first assumed that the Infiniti was about to stop, but as he approached, it sped off quickly,” the investigation states. “The fleeing vehicle was now cutting it close to other vehicles as it was in and out of traffic. It was at that time that Hulon initiated the pursuit due to the vehicle crossing into the oncoming lane.” The report states that Hulon’s pursuit was canceled, and as he was slowing down, he heard another officer announce the crash. Patrol is usually told to show a
have a personal bias or not. “Now we have before us an application for a memorial chapel,” he said. “This is a facility that will serve people of all backgrounds, cultures, religions and races.” In later remarks to the Herald, John said it was frustrating to negotiate with residents amid so much misinformation spread before the vote. “I do have the utmost sympathy for the people who attended yesterday who were made to fear what is in essence a chapel, through a lot of social media noise,” John said. It was not an easy decision, he said, formed only after the time he spent touring the site and understanding the chapel’s operation. “We consider all of that and make the best judgement in applying the law and applicable codes without bias,” John said. “It was a very tough evening for me.” Commission Chairwoman Cindy Jones Mills stressed that the application for the funeral home went through rigorous government and public scrutiny. The application was reviewed by staff, held to objective standards laid out by county code, she said. It was also presented to the public for comment as part of the process, Mills said, and then it was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission. She urged the citizens to become involved in the process — not just the final decision — of cases like these. Decisions must be made based on the intent of the laws, she said. “It can’t be based on a feeling,” Mills said. “It has to be based on policy.” presence at intersections in efforts to escort racers out of the city, but on this night, Hulon said the group was “much more manageable.” Hulon also confirmed that he had not received any explicit instructions not to chase or instructions that contradicted the department’s policy. On Oct. 11, Sgt. Thomas Robinson asked for a 15-day extension so that it could be placed on hold to avoid any interference with the criminal investigation. Hulon also contacted the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, a professional association that provides legal, disciplinary and other representation to officers who are members, to advise them of what happened. The formal investigation was closed Oct. 22, and after concluding the allegation was “sustained,” Cpt. Charles Thomas Greco recommended Hulon complete remedial training on the Roswell Police Department’s vehicle operations policy.
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Transit: Continued from Page 1 Updating technology and training for dispatch service to improve transit response to clients. Coordinating with the ATL, Metro Atlanta’s regional transit agency, to link with other transportation services outside the county, such as MARTA. The ATL can also share best practices and technologies for better integration of services. Long-range plans include: Offering micro-transit services, which would entail vans or small buses for transport over short distances, primarily in the Cumming city area. Expanding Dial-a-Ride services and third-party carriers, like the one operated now through Common Courtesy. Plan for commuter bus service along Ga. 400 express lanes with park-andride stations at Browns Bridge Road and McFarland Parkway. Explore a regional connector service for all-day, north-and-south transport along Ga. 400 with stations at other major interchanges, like Pilgrim Mill Road, Ga. 20 and Peachtree Parkway. “There are two keys to making it work,” Bosman said. “One is having the technology so that folks under-
Current public transport options Right now, Forsyth County residents are served by four public transportation options. Dial-a-Ride is a county-operated, on-call transportation service available to residents 18-years old and older. Trips, which cost $2 each way, are targeted to locations within the county and to Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The service is geared for medical appointments, shopping, employment, education and errands for those who qualify through their inability to drive or own a vehicle. The county currently operates nine Dial-a-Ride vans. Rideshare is an Uber-like service focusing on in-county travel for seniors and other disadvantaged groups. The county has partnered with Atlanta-based Common Courtesy to operate the program. Senior Services Transportation provides transport for older adults to and from senior centers in the county. Commuter Bus is a regional service provided by Xpress Bus, which connects Forsyth County to downtown Atlanta and Perimeter Center. stand how to interface with the system and how to use the system. If it’s too complicated, if it’s mystifying, people aren’t going to do it.” Second, he said, the system has to be efficient. “If it’s going to take you more time than it takes to get in your car, it’s probably not going to be worth it,” Bosman said. Kimley-Horn Project Manager Jessica Choi said there are grants and federal money available to help fund some of the initiatives should the county wish to pursue them. Money is even available at the regional level
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through the ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative program, which focuses on main streets and transit hubs. Commission Chairwoman Cindy Jones Mills said the pandemic has taught everyone how quickly transportation needs can change. She said it will be vital for Forsyth County to remain current on the transportation needs for its residents. “The main thing is helping people and making sure the service we’re offering is meeting those needs,” Mills said. “We can’t meet the need of every citizen, but if we’re doing all we can… I think that’s what’s important.”
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Northern Ridge announces November Eagle Scouts The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) is proud to announce its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on November 29, 2021, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Pictured in photo, top row, from left: Evan Douglass, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the demolition and rebuilding of a Ga Ga Ball Pit at Valor Christian Academy. Benjamin Rodes, of Troop 431, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a free-standing cabinet shelving unit to store boxes of the reusable materials, for the food distribution service, of Roswell United Methodist Church. Joshua Eberhardt, of Troop 2206, sponsored by St. James United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of 3 benches at the meditation trail at Beth Tikvak Temple as well as landscaping the area the benches were located. Sri-Kaushal Ramana, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two picnic tables and the power washing of the concrete platform the tables were placed on, at Piney Grove Middle School. William Frankle, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a brick paver fire, pit complete with bench seating, for the Wildlife Action Center, at Acworth, Ga. Andrew Robertson, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the renovation of the food storage shelves at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. Andrew built shelving, improved some existing shelving and shelving units. Andrew Jahng, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of 3 sections of a boardwalk
on a marshy trail at Autry Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Bottom row, from left: Evan Le, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two sections of boardwalk for Perimeter Trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Carter Birdwell, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a paver and brick path in the grassy area between the side door of the Methodist Youth Center (MYC) and the front entrance of Vine Branch Chapel at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. Sathvik Vangavolu, of Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large shoe rack for the Shiv Mandir Hindu Temple of Atlanta. Samay Desai, of Troop 3143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a pathway from the parking lot to the school building at Alpharetta High School.
DEATH NOTICES Reverend Numen Jeff Nichols, 85, of Forsyth County, passed away December 13, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Tommy Phillips, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away December 8, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Vendyl Martin Reynolds, 64, of Cumming passed away December 13, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Julia Roberts, 76, of Alpharetta, passed away December 13, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Connor Kelly, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the cleaning and painting of the exterior Athletic field storage shed, the press box, and 2 equipment tables, as well as the construction and installation of a new flagpole at the Press box, for Piney Grove Middle School Parker Vidmar, of Troop 841, sponsored by St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of 4 two-seater Piano benches with adjustable footrests, that are also storage units, for the George Center of Music. Mari K. Gerhardstein, of Troop 2000G, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design, construction and stocking of two little libraries, one located at Cliftondale Elementary School and the other located at Liberty Pointe Elementary School. Robert Cameron Hood-Cree, of Troop
1717, sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church, whose project was the design and construction of two (2) Picnic tables for the Roswell High School Art yard.
In Memoriam
Annie Faye Gardner
Annie Faye Gardner, born October 9, 1932 in Monroe, N.C., passed into heaven December 15, 2021 in Cumming, GA. Annie Faye was a devoted christian and attended Johns Creek Baptist Church for many years where she was in the senior choir. She loved cooking, canning, and traveling. Never a cross word, she was always encouraging and loving. She was preceeded in death by her husband Jimmy Gardner;
mother Ada Louise Crump; father Dewitt Alexander; sister Carolyn Johnson; and brother Hazel Rushing. Annie Faye is survived by her sister O’neil Jenell; son Alan Gardner; son Barry Gardner; Barry’s wife Kim Gardner; and grandchildren Trevor Gardner and Justine Gardner. We now have a guardian angel looking over us in this world. Annie Faye will be buried in Mint Hill, North Carolina.
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