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Thieves invade home, assault elderly woman By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry were stolen June 25 during a home invasion where two suspects physically assaulted and tied up a grandmother. Police received a distress call at 10:40 p.m. that two masked men with handguns had entered a house on Barnesley Lane. One of the victims, a 25-year-old woman, told police that she had been in her room at 8:40 p.m. that night when a large, armed man burst in. She was directed downstairs, where she saw her two grandmothers already bound and lying on the floor.
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Woman loses $3,000 to computer scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police June 18 after she realized that the $3,000 she thought she had spent on computer services had actually been a scam. The woman had been using her home computer when a pop-up appeared saying that the computer had a virus and directing her to call for repairs. When the woman called the number provided, a man told her that she had a “bad virus” and had to buy a $750 gift card and read off the number to purchase a virus protection package. She did so, but the man said the card’s number was invalid and persuaded her to buy another. In all, the woman bought and read off the numbers for three $750 cards before realizing it was a scam.
All three victims were zip-tied before the suspects began ransacking the home, police said. During the altercation, the suspects hit one of the grandmothers, who is 74 years old, in the face. She was treated on the scene for her injuries. The men took a family safe, $86,000 in cash, and several pieces of jewelry, including a golden cross pendant, gold rings and a gold bracelet. They also took the keys to one of the victim’s 2017 silver Honda Accord and left with the car. It was later found abandoned on Braceridge Road. Once one of the women was able to free herself, she immediately called 911. Both suspects are described as black men wearing dark clothing with face
masks that covered all but their mouth and chin. One was described as skinny and the other as heavy-set. Both were wearing gloves, but the glove worn by the larger man on his right hand had the first and middle fingers exposed. The victims’ family told police that one of the neighborhood’s security guards had been parking “very close” to and facing their residence over the past several months. They also mentioned seeing a white van parked nearby as well all day. Police said they have “several strong leads” they are investigating. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Alpharetta Crime Stoppers Tip Hotline at 678-297-6307.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police responded June 21 to the AT&T at North Point Mall after an employee called, saying that two men were attempting to use fake identification and transaction cards. The two men had wanted to open up a phone account and buy new phones, but when they offered a driver’s license and credit card, the employee said that he could see they were fake. One officer told the two suspects to sit down, but one did not. When the officer attempted to grab the standing suspect’s arm, the suspect tried to pull away, starting a struggle. Eventually, the officer’s K-9 bit the man on his lower leg. During this incident, the second suspect attempted to flee, but was eventually captured. Quinton Oliphant, 30, of Stockbridge was arrested for possession of false identification document, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and financial transaction fraud. Dameon Meyers, 32, of Stockbridge was arrested for obstruction of a law enforcement officer and possession of less than one ounce of
Man snatches purse in store parking lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported that a man snatched her purse at while she and her granddaughter were walking through the Kroger parking lot on State Bridge Road at 11:30 a.m., June 18. A witness was able to video part of the incident after she heard the woman screaming. The video showed the man jumping into a red Honda Civic and head southbound on Jones Bridge Road. The suspect is described as a white man in his late 20s wearing Khaki shorts, a red shirt and a red baseball cap. The woman said he was tall and had blond hair and possibly a rough beard. The woman’s purse was a green and gray “REI” bag with shoulder straps that contained her phone and wallet.
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Deadline approaches to appeal 2018 property assessments County, state still battling over 2017 assessments By PA=RICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The deadline to appeal 2018 property assessments is July 6, but homeowners may want to keep an eye on last year’s tax bill, too. That’s because Fulton County and the Georgia Department of Revenue remain at odds over whether it was legal for the County Commission to throw out the new assessments on residential property last year and roll back values to 2016 levels. The Department of Revenue argues that the Fulton County Commission overstepped its authority by throwing out the new appraisals. If the agency is right, that means local residents could receive an additional bill for 2017 property taxes. On average, the updated appraisals amounted to a 13 percent increase in property values countywide. Some residential properties – particularly those in North Fulton – saw much greater increases. But, on average, county homeowners would see an additional tax bill of around 13 percent of what they paid last year. A court hearing on the matter scheduled for late May was cancelled after
Fulton County Attorney Patrise PerkinsHooker withdrew her petition to compel the Department of Revenue to accept the revised assessments it rejected last year. Perkins-Hooker said her office can refile the petition at any time. “There are several records and documents that need to be provided to DOR,” she said. “It is essential that all of the peripheral documents be provided and acknowledged before they advance the litigation on the main issue of the county’s use of its power to correct the tax digest. Once the all of the detailed backup documentation is provided, they will assess their options.” County Commissioner Liz Hausmann said Fulton County has engaged former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens to negotiate on its behalf with the Department of Revenue. “I’m very hopeful we’ll be able to come to a resolution,” Hausmann said. Alpharetta Finance Department Director Tom Harris said he is following the issue but has no idea how it will play out – whether the state and the county will continue the case in court or simply let the issue die out. Meanwhile, property owners this year are facing the same sticker shock on ap-
Appealing your assessment notice If you disagree with the Current Year Value on your 2018 assessment notice, you may file an appeal. The deadline for appeals is July 6. Online: Fulton County’s SmartFile system allows users to more easily track the status of their appeal. SmartFile allows you to begin filing an appeal and save the transaction until you have completed answering all questions and uploaded supporting documentation or photographs. You can access the online site at: http://fultonassessor.org/onlineservices/ Manually: If you wish to file an appeal manually, you can obtain an appeal form through the county’s website. Mail or hand-deliver the completed form to: Fulton County Appraiser, 235 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, Ga. 30303. The form can be downloaded at: http://fultonassessor.org/wp-content/ uploads/sites/16/2018/05/Appeal-of-Assessment-Form-2018.pdf praisals. The Assessor’s Office has estimated property values countywide have gone up more than 25 percent. If school and city tax rates remain the same as last year, it would mean higher tax bills. Roswell and Alpharetta are set to adopt their tax rates this month. Johns Creek and Milton will set their millage rates later in the summer. Fulton County Schools has adopted its 2019 budget and is in the process of setting its millage rate. So far, Fulton County has received just over 7,000 appeals on 2018 assess-
ments, but that may increase as the deadline approaches this week. Homeowners can take some solace, however, in the prospect that this year’s double-digit increase will likely be a onetime occurrence. Legislation passed in March will allow North Fulton residents to vote on a law that will cap future increases on homesteaded property values at 3 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. The legislation also rolls back the values on homes to the lowest level over the past three years – probably 2016 – when the cap kicks in next year.
Alpharetta to host MARTA, state transportation workshop By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city leaders will meet with transportation officials from the state and MARTA this month to discuss a proposal to provide rapid transit bus service along Ga. 400. The meeting, scheduled for July 16 before the City Council, comes in the wake of the recent announcement by Gov. Nathan Deal that the state will commit $100 million to build four new bus-only interchanges along a 16-mile stretch of Ga. 400. It is the largest infusion of state money into a single transit project and it is part of a $1.6 billion plan to establish managed lanes along the highly traveled highway. Local officials say it could be a gamechanger for commuters, providing fast, express travel to the tens of thousands of commuters who pass through North Fulton each day. “It’s good they’re putting dollars toward this, the managed lanes and expansion of MARTA,’’ said Alpharetta City Councilman Jason Binder, one of the most outspoken watchdogs on
It’s good they’re putting dollars toward this, the managed lanes and expansion of MARTA.’’ Jason Binder Alpharetta City Councilman transit issues on the council. “I believe myself and others on the council will be looking to make sure that the selected [bus interchange] sites work for Alpharetta.” Rapid transit bus service along Ga. 400 was one of a number of initiatives proposed in Fulton County’s 2018 countywide transit plan. Cities outside Atlanta agreed in principle on a $4.9 billion plan that concentrated on rapid transit bus service along Ga. 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road in North Fulton and along Ga. 29 and South Fulton Parkway in South Fulton. It also included arterial bus rapid transit along some
arterial corridors, such as Old Milton Parkway. Binder said the state funding for the Ga. 400 bus interchanges is huge, but he is more interested in the “ripple effect” of adding rapid transit to the area. “As we expand the transit line along Ga. 400 the main thing we have to get answered is how are we going to help improve our roadways, the last mile of connectivity, the shuttle buses, the bus services that will connect people from those new stops … to places they want to go, our retail centers, Avalon or North Point, our business centers, our top employers,” Binder said. District 1 County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, who represents much of North Fulton, agreed there are other issues that need addressed beyond the bus interchanges. “I think this is a big first step,” she said. “I don’t think it’s the final product. I feel strongly that in order for this to be utilized, it needs to go where people need to go.” The commissioner said she thinks rapid transit service needs to extend beyond North Springs in Sandy Springs. It must also connect with Perimeter Center
and eventually tie into I-285 to connect with Cobb and Gwinnett Counties. Legislation passed this year allows 13 metro counties to hold referendums on whether to add a penny sales tax that would help fund transit. Fulton and DeKalb counties have been paying a penny sales tax to fund MARTA for the past 47 years. Clayton County joined the system in 2015. Hausmann said she wants to see how far the current penny can stretch transit before proposing another sales tax in Fulton County. Already, she said, MARTA has committed to the operation and maintenance of the rapid transit service up Ga. 400. That’s an annual cost of about $8 million, she added. Other funding sources from the state and federal government may also be tapped, Hausmann said. Based on the state’s $100 million commitment to the Ga. 400 transit project, there is some reason for optimism, she said. “It’s significant in that the state has not previously invested in transit until this,” she said. “It’s really historic they’re investing this much.”
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Phone scammers target grandparents By CARSON COOK carson@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Police say a series of phone scams has recently targeted senior residents of North Fulton by claiming to be grandchildren in need of help. There have been at least five incidents of this type of scam reported across North Atlanta from February through June. The dollar loss to residents has ranged from around $4,000 to $90,000. In these incidents, the scammer called the target claiming to be a granddaughter or grandson that has been in an accident and needs money to get out of jail. In some cases, the caller pretended to be an attorney helping the grandchild. This is a relatively new scam to the North Fulton area, according to Milton Police Capt. Charles Barstow. “Agencies are receiving more and more reports of this specific criminal activity. We would anticipate the number of victims to increase if the scam were to become more widely utilized by criminals,” Barstow said. This scam is unique in that it specifically targets grandparents.
“Past scams haven’t been limited to a specific group of persons, and victims can come from all walks of life and backgrounds,” Barstow said. Other phone scams seen recently in North Fulton involve scammers pretending to be police officers calling to collect a fine for missed jury duty or a failed court appearance. In Fulton County, jurors who do not report for duty or call ahead to excuse their absence can be subject to fines. However, the court would not collect these fines over the phone. Regardless of the type of scam, potential targets can take steps to protect themselves. “The most important thing anyone can do to protect themselves is to verify the information being offered to them,” Barstow said. “Although this may be difficult at times, simply trying to make contact with the family member or loved one may frequently help them to determine that person is not in jeopardy. If unable to make contact or making contact proves to be too difficult, they can contact local law enforcement to assist them.” On April 20, a man who identified himself as “John Williams” from the New Jersey Public Defense Office at-
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January 7, 2015 — Twelve people were shot and killed inside the Paris offices of French magazine Charlie Hebdo, including four of the magazine’s cartoonists and its editor, as well as two police Ray appen officers. Religious exPublisher ray@appenmediagroup.com tremists were blamed for the murders. They didn’t like the magazine’s satirical coverage of their religion. I recall listening to the news reports and hearing that one of the journalists managed to run outside the office but was followed by one of the assailants who finished him off on the sidewalk with a burst from his assault rifle. I have
this image in my mind that I don’t think will ever leave. Yesterday, June 28, 2018 — An angry man shot five journalists who worked for the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. The shooter appears to have harbored a grudge against the paper for publishing an accurate news story about him years ago. Journalists being killed or imprisoned is not something that is seen often in this country but is much more common in many other countries where the press is often persecuted and vilified by the ruling government. Often in those countries, the press is one of the last remaining institutions defending the rights of those who are governed. On the surface, these deaths hap-
pened in vastly different circumstance. However, at the end of the day both are identical — journalists being killed doing their jobs, protecting the public just like our law enforcement and our armed forces that also die sometimes — just doing their jobs. Just doing their jobs. In news coverage of the shooting in Annapolis one thing that struck me – that made my lips quiver and caused me to have to blink back tears — was the deference and reverence — lets just call it “respect” — given to the dead journalists, as well as the newspaper, by the police, by the citizens interviewed and by elected officials. If you watched any of the coverage, most of you heard what I am talking about here. They get it.
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Royal Wedding reenacted at Avalon’s Festival of Speed ALPHARETTA, Ga.— The Festival of Speed had 200 exotic and vintage cars on display on July 17 at the Avalon, and in the middle of it all was a recreation of Harry and Meghan’s departure from Royal Wedding. After the Royal Wedding, Harry and Meghan got into a silver and blue Jaguar EType convertible to drive to their reception, and at the Festivals of Speed car show at the Avalon, James Strickland and Catherine Zahos reenacted that scene. The couple wore clothing similar to the royal couple’s wedding attire and utilized James’s silver and blue Jaguar E-Type convertible, re-enacting the moment the royals drove off.
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North Point revitalization receives regional assistance By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Plans to revitalize Alpharetta’s North Point Retail District will get some help, thanks to an offer from the Atlanta Regional Commission to provide critical planning services designed to improve the area’s long-term viability. The Atlanta Regional Commission will partner with the city to develop guidelines for creation of public spaces and the installation of public art in the area around North Point Mall. The project was one of 13 selected for support through the Atlanta Regional Commission’s new Community Development Assistance Program. The program will bring Atlanta Regional Commission staff and groups like the Urban Land
Institute, Georgia Power and Georgia Tech into partnership with the local community. “We were greatly impressed with the diversity of projects submitted,” said Mike Alexander, Director of Atlanta Regional Commission’s Center for Livable Communities. “Collaborating with local communities is a key way ARC is helping move the region forward.” The partnership comes just months after city leaders signed off on a Livable Centers Initiative for the North Point Area. The initiative was developed over a six-month period that began in September 2017. That effort engaged those who live, work and frequent Alpharetta to achieve a future vision for the district that reflects what those most likely to spend time there truly want.
Eric Bosman, designer and planner with Kimley-Horn consultants, told the City Council in January that surveys of residents and patrons suggest creating an environment that includes future investments in parks, sidewalks and infrastructure to make the North Point area more lively. These investments could include public art, more greenspace, or anything to add to the experience, Bosman said. Four key ideas surfaced: • Create a “park once and walk everywhere” environment for people to enjoy a network of green spaces programmed with events and public art. • Create multi-modal connections parallel to North Point Parkway closer to existing retail centers. • Encourage redevelopment of large areas of surface parking to support
a grid of new streets lined by streetfronting buildings. • Improve the area’s retail balance to offer a mix of destinations and quality retailers to draw day and night visitors. With the news of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s initiative, city officials say they can move forward with revitalizing North Point. “We are very excited to continue to engage Alpharetta’s citizens to advance the vision they created through the North Point LCI process,” said Kathi Cook, Alpharetta’s director of Community Development. “The assistance we will be getting from the ARC brings to bear resources that would typically cost local tax payers thousands of dollars that can now be allocated to other needs.”
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Forsyth Chamber: Economic development on the rise in county By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce says economic development in the county is doing pretty well. Speaking before the Forsyth County Commission June 28, Chamber President James McCoy said there was a 40 percent increase in new jobs in the county from 2016 to 2017. This year, there has already been 21 new project announcements, $79.7 million in new capital investment, 607 new jobs added, project inquiries are up 96 percent and project announcements are up 62 percent from this time in 2017, he said.. He said capital investment is down slightly by 12 percent from this time last year. However it is 13 percent higher for all of 2017 over 2016. McCoy said the purpose of giving a presentation to the Forsyth County Commission is to provide accountability. “The Chamber is an outsource vendor for economic development for Forsyth County,” he said. “There was a discussion last February about getting focused around revising how we do economic development and being more aggressive about that.”
Additionally, McCoy said the board established a definition of a Proactive Development Authority role, and reestablished the Economic Development Stakeholder Group charged with developing an interim plan, recommendations on creating a new five-year plan and on the economic development tool box. “The purpose of all of that is so that we have a tax digest that we consider to be in balance and sustainable and one that requires greater growth of the commercial portion of the tax digest,” McCoy said. “That way homeowners will not continue to maintain as heavy of a burden as they have. The overall goal is to reduce that tax burden on homeowners and achieving an overall strong investment in the economic development program.” The growth vision for economic development employment projected six announcements of new businesses coming to the county in 2017, but in actuality there were 55 that said they were coming to Forsyth. That’s a 40 percent increase in new jobs announced in Forsyth County from 2016 to 2017, McCoy said. Then from June 2017 to May 2018, there were almost 80 project announcements and nearly 1,300 jobs. Additionally, there was $159 million in new capital
It is very difficult to find anywhere in the state in any department of economic development that is seeing anywhere close to this [growth].” James McCoy Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce President investment, which saved homeowners $1.8 million in taxes. “It is very difficult to find anywhere in the state in any department of economic development that is seeing anywhere close to this,” McCoy said. “You’d be seeing maybe 4 or 5 or as much as 10 percent, but what this communicates is
the plan is working and it’s working well. We’re excited about the outcome of that.” McCoy said original projections called on the commercial portion of the tax base to increase by $910,000, but it was closer to $1.8 million. The decrease in homeowners’ tax obligation was projected to be at .25 percent, but it was much closer to half a percent. “A lot of that is truly dependent on what they actually build,” McCoy said. “In reality, what we’ve found historically is that what they actually build has a slightly larger impact on the tax digest than what is initially thought. There are lots of reasons for that, but I say that to say this number might be a little (under).” In total, the return on the investment for the county in the projects for the one year is 338 percent when considering the total amount invested in operations for economic development by the county, he said. McCoy expects that to be closer to 900 percent by the end of a sevenyear period because of the cumulative nature of those businesses that stay and continue to pay taxes. Of the project announcements so far in 2018, the majority are retail, followed by service/office and technology and manufacturing comprising large chunks as well.
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NORTH FULTON TOWN HALL
Everyone is welcome to discuss planning, traffic, infrastructure and schools in North Fulton. Guest speakers include Brandon Beach, Joe Lockwood, Bethany Usry and more. Join the discussion Thursday, July 12 at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta, 4025 Windward Plaza in Alpharetta. Networking starts at 6 p.m. and the town hall starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit northfulton.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.
EVENTS: A NOVEL IDEA
What: Six award-wining authors will meet with fans to discuss and read from their works. The theme is “Beach Reads.” When: Sunday, July 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpha Soda, 11760 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ AtlantaLiteraryEvent
DATE NIGHT: CUBAN SALSA DANCING
What: Learn how to dance a style of salsa called Rueda de Casino, a group dance born in Havana. This class is barefoot. When: Friday, July 6, 7:15 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: greyowlmb.com
FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA
What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, July 7, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA
What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength, and stress management through stretches, poses, and relaxation techniques. When: Sunday, July 7, 10-11 a.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
BETTER TOGETHER
What: These monthly meetings feature community leaders speaking about community issues. All ages are welcome. When: Tuesday, July 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Milton City Hall, 2006, Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA
What: This free event offers three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet and 50 feet) along with food and music. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to sign a waiver. When: Sunday, July 8, 1-4 p.m. Where: Garrard Landing Park, 8000 Holcomb Bridge, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Monday, July 9, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALPHARETTA
What: Learn about the latest public projects, like the Alpha Loop, and what private developers are building around town. The Director of Community Development will be available to answer questions. When: Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURES
What: Each month, Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest. This month’s is on the “History of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” by Robert Jones. When: Wednesday, July 11, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com
What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “PETER AND THE WOLF”
What: Learn how Peter and his animal friends capture the wolf with an orchestral score and handcrafted marionettes. When: July 2-3 and 5-7. MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30. More info: roswellpuppets.com
RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES
What: This month’s free concert will feature the Joe Alterman Quartet. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music. When: Saturday, July 7, 7-9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “THE RELUCTANT DRAGON”
What: Princess Penelope loves to read about dragons. Imagine her surprise when she actually meets and befriends a dragon. When: July 9-14. MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30. More info and tickets: roswellpuppets. com
“CAMELOT”
What: Follow the story of the marriage of England’s King Arthur to Guinevere. When: July 12-Aug. 5. ThursdaySaturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY
What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story. When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography
LIBRARY EVENTS: SAT PRACTICE TEST
What: Register for a free practice exam with personalized results. Plan for three hours to take the test. When: Friday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6738
POSEIDON: MOBILE AQUARIUM ADVENTURE
What: The library is partnering up with the Georgia Aquarium with story time, virtual reality adventures and educational tables. Ages six and up. When: Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
CHESS ADVENTURES
What: Learn to play chess or increase your skills with experienced coaches. For rising first-fifth graders. When: Monday, July 9, 4-5 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
MOVIE: “SCHOOL OF ROCK”
What: See “School of Rock” on the big screen. For ages 13 and up. When: Friday, July 6, 6-7:45 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897
STAY SAFE IN BUSY PLACES WITH MUMFERD
What: A puppet show with Mumferd will teach children how to stay safe. The Milton Police Department will help after the show to prepare child safety kits. When: Tuesday, July 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
THE A-BEE-CS OF BEEKEEPING
What: Expert Beekeeper, Buck Anderson, will introduce the joys and wonder of raising bees. Registration suggested. When: Tuesday, July 10, noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
MUSICAL IMPROV
What: Breanna McDaniel as we utilize musical improv comedy exercises to create ideas for kids to rock out to words. Ages 7-11. Reservations required. When: Wednesday, July 11, 2-3 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and reservation: afpls.org or 770-360-8820
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
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The big news at our house this week is that the grandkids have moved a lot closer. Up until last Sunday, they called Illinois home. But now their address is in North Carolina and many, STEVE HUDSON many hours closer. Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net That’s a really great thing. Getting to Chicago to see ‘em was quite an undertaking. It’s a long way from 30009 to the far side of Chicago, and as you can imagine how that distance put a damper on getting to do things that grandparents and grandkids like to do. Now though, they’re just a relatively quick hop, skip and jump up the road. So I’ve been making plans. Specifically, I’ve been looking at places through the “fun-with-thegrandkids” lens. I’m finding all sorts of possibilities. I’d like to tell you about some of the places I’m finding, too, and I think I’ll start with what went down at Haw Creek Park. Haw Creek Park is a Forsyth County park located off Ga. 20 and Echols Road just a few miles east of Ga. 400. Getting there is a piece of cake. Take Ga. 20 east to Echols and turn left, go around a couple of curves (one to the right and one to the left) and you’ll see the park’s entrance on your left. There’s a second entrance off Samples Road. However, there’s no parking at the Samples Road access point. Instead, it’s just a trailhead for a spur which connects to the park’s network of more than three miles of multiuse hike-and-bike trails. If you live in the immediate area and are accessing the park direct from home, it’s good to know about this alternate entrance. Otherwise, you’ll need to park at the main entry off Echols Road. Haw Creek Park first caught my eye because the word “creek” is in its name. You know me – always looking for another place to fish. So the other day I set out to try to check out the creek access situation. My plan was to hike the trails and, in the process, try to find out if the creek was accessible. But I never got that far. The thing that stopped my forward progress was a bunch of deer. By “bunch” I mean about a half dozen. When I spotted them, they were about 25 yards ahead of me, standing in the woods just off the edge of the trail. A couple of squirrels played tag in a tree to my right, and several songbirds
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A deer stops to take a look at its surroundings at Haw Creek Park. hopped from branch a few yards to my left. Somewhere nearby an unseen a woodpecker hammered out a riff on a tree. But none of that distracted me because I was concentrating on the deer. Deer, of course, are not unusual hereabouts, though it is a bit out of the ordinary to get really close to them. In this case, and no doubt thanks to my great patience and extreme ninja skills, I was eventually able to ease up to within just a few yards of the nearest. Here’s how I did it. The deer would drop its head to nibble on some tasty vegetation, putting a tree between its eyes and me, and I’d advance a foot or two. Then the deer would jerk its head up and eyeball me again. I’d freeze. After a while, the deer would lose interest and go back to grazing, allowing me to ease up another few feet. But then soon it would jerk that head up again, I’d freeze, the deer would lose interest, and so on over and over. We continued this game of hide-andsneak for quite a while. Eventually I was able to get within just a few yards of the nearest deer. Apparently my ninja skills are that good. Or maybe the deer had simply decided that a balding and somewhat overweight middle-aged guy carrying a notebook and a cellphone really didn’t offer much of a threat. Yeah, I guess it could be that. Anyway, by the time I’d gotten within hair-counting distance of the deer, my available time was about gone. Shucks. The creek would have to wait till next time. So, still thinking about the wild creatures I’d gotten so close to, I turned to take the trail back to the parking area. And that’s when I saw the giant roly
poly. It was a good three feet long, and it was looking straight at me. I looked back – and behind it was (what else?) a patch of giant pink mushrooms. With white spots. And near the mushrooms was a huge gray and red millipede curled up on a rock. I blinked a couple of times to clear my eyes and looked again. That’s when I noticed the three-foot-tall pinecone. Looking around some more, I spotted two giant acorns. Beyond them I saw bears – a big one and a couple of little ones – and all the while the giant rolypoly was just sitting there…watching. I absorbed all of this in a span of about two seconds, and I promise you that no pink-and-white mushrooms were involved. You know how it is when you get really focused on something? I’d been zoned in on the deer. And then I saw all the rest of it. For an instant it didn’t make sense. Then I realized what I’d found: a set of play areas (the county calls ‘em “playground pods”) at Haw Creek Park, each done up in a woodland wildlife theme. They’re really very close to the main parking area, and they even sport benches where the rest of us can sit and watch while our kids or grandkids have a field day and imaginations run wild. Deer, squirrels, birds, bears, multicolored millipedes and a giant roly poly, too. There are all kinds of animals at Haw Creek Park, sure enough. I can’t wait to show this one to the grandkids!
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Atlanta’s most popular renovation trends Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Alpharetta. $1,178,000 3983 Merriweather Woods 6BR/6.5BA FMLS: 6030821 Jane Patneau 770.337.3538
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Summer is here — and for many of us, that means that it is home improvement season! If you are looking for creative ways to spruce up your Atlanta home this year, here are a few of the most popular renovation trends we are seeing.
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1. Reclaimed furniture (especially custom vanities) Over the past few years, reclaimed wood and metal have become fashionable materials for creating unique items like dining room tables, coffee tables and workstations. Lately, the idea has taken a natural next step toward using one piece of furniture for a different purpose. Highly popular this year, for example, are converted vanities — finding old chests of drawers, cabinets, consoles, etc. and converting them into unique, rustic bathroom vanities. Not only does this process add texture to your home and create a conversation piece, but repurposing furniture also helps the environment. 2. “Working wall” in the kitchen As more of us look to free up space or “minimize,” the trend is toward making the most use of existing space. One-way homeowners are doing this is to dispense with excessive cabinetry throughout the kitchen (often placed out of reach) and create a single “working wall” where all the items are stored, giving the rest of the kitchen a clean, open and uncluttered feel. 3. Matte appliance finishes Stainless steel is still a design standard, as are counter-depth fridges and “hidden” appliances with facades that blend into the décor. But forwardthinking designers are now starting to incorporate matte finishes into new appliances, creating a warm, nonintrusive look. (Runner-up: if you want to head the opposite direction and add bold colors, take a look at the new 1950s-style retro fridges that are coming out in bold reds, oranges, blues, etc. This is also a popular trend.)
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from the “tiny house” movement and is a great renovation idea for homes that have no convenient office space.
Continued from Page 24 4. Shedquarters As home-based businesses continue to thrive — and as more people these days are telecommuting — the new trend in outbuildings is the “shedquarters” movement. This involves building or reclaiming a small exterior structure on the property for office or multi-use space. Prefab shedquarters are even available now for purchase and installation — you can usually get one for under $10,000. This trend takes its cue
Of course, one of the best ways to narrow your house hunt in Atlanta is to work with an agent with lots of experience in Atlanta real estate — someone who knows the neighborhoods inside and out, someone who can help you pinpoint the key areas where you are most likely to find your dream home. When you are ready to begin your search, the team at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty is here to help! For an appointment, give us a call at 770.442.7300.
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What’s hot and what’s not Why it works for some and not others Hooray! You made your last tuition payment or maybe paid for the last wedding. And now it’s you and your spouse in a great big house. So it’s time to set in motion your grand plan, which goes something like this… 1. Sell the big house and move to a smaller house that’s easier to maintain, 2. Pocket the $100k or more from this transaction, 3. Take an extended European vacation this summer with some of the proceeds from the sale of the house. The Unwelcomed Cold Shower. As it turns out the grand plan may not happen just like you planned. You learn this when you call your favorite realtor and spend a day with them. It’s at this time that you realize that a new, smaller house costs more than you ever could have imaged. It’s at this moment that you truly feel the impact of new home prices rising faster than older home prices. The Punch to The Gut. Just as your realtor has done their best to explain the prices of smaller homes, it’s time to assess the listing price of your present home. Because you sent your kids to private schools, the very best colleges, bought cars for them and paid for weddings…..well, you never quite kept up with the whole remodeling thing. Your house was built in the 80’s or 90’s and it looks like the day it was built. Formica or Corian in the kitchen, a garbage compactor and desk in the kitchen. In the bathroom: gold framed small shower, cultured marble counters and huge mirrors glued to the walls. Every home in North Atlanta has the same finishes and they’re all “out of style” which makes your home NOT “Move in Ready” to the prospective buyer. So your realtor suggests a listing price far below your expectations. Don’t shoot your realtor
they’re pretty familiar with this situation. Is it all Bad News? “No, for those homeowners who have remodeled their Kitchens and Bathrooms, they are getting top dollar when selling their homes” says John Hogan, owner of Roswell’s Remodeling Expo Center, “families are fleeing the City of Atlanta and paying top dollar for move-in ready homes in North Atlanta. It’s all about the schools. Remodeling Expo Center has been assisting homeowners for 16 years with exactly this issue. The Rule of 1.5. When a prospective buyer assesses the value of your home they will apply the Rule of 1.5 to any room that requires remodeling, that is if they don’t just pass on your home. For example, if they believe a new kitchen will be $40k, they will discount your home by $40k times 1.5 or $60K. Same goes with the master bathroom. So you can see how brutal the Rule of 1.5 can be for the homeowner. This really hits home when offers come in very low or the realtor suggests successive listing price drops. So what’s the answer? First and foremost, don’t postpone remodeling to when you’re about to sell, because you won’t get to live and enjoy it. Secondly, remodel the rooms that will show the strongest return on your investment and thirdly, do it in a style that most people would enjoy. Remodeling Expo Center has been partnering with homeowners and realtors for decades to make “the home” not only functional, but a performing investment vehicle. “That house sold in 24 hours and for over the asking price”. This isn’t neighborhood folklore; it really happens. Homeowners who have the attitude of “I’ll let the next owner remodel” are doing themselves a great disservice. To learn more contact The Remodeling Expo Center at 404 910-3969 or stop in at 48 King Street, Roswell, GA 30075. RemodelingExpo.com
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Jordan Yates commits to Georgia Tech Milton quarterback signs entering senior season By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton rising senior quarterback Jordan Yates recently announced he is committing to Georgia Tech following a string of offers. “It’s a great feeling to know I’ll be going to a school like Georgia Tech, not just for the football program but also academically” Yates said. “The school has a lot of history and I’ll be able to play in one of the best conferences in the country. I’ll also be close to home so my family can come see games and I can travel back and forth.” Yates compiled nearly 3,000 total yards in his 2017 junior campaign where he started all 12 games for the Eagles. He averaged 168 yards passing per game, racking up 2,011 yards with
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Car windows shattered at parking deck ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police were called June 21 to the parking deck by Alpharetta City Hall after two people separately reported that someone had broken into their cars. The first caller told police that she had parked at the lowest level at 8 p.m.,
19 touchdowns. The dual-threat quarterback will also bring rushing ability to the Yellow Jackets triple-option. Yates was second on the team in rushing yards (893) last season. He scored nine rushing touchdowns and had three 100-yard plus games on the ground. “I think I’m a great fit for the [Tech] offense,” Yates said. “Justin Thomas (Tech’s former starting quarterback) and I are about the same size with pretty similar abilities. I’ll be able to run well and spread the ball around through the air.” Yates led Milton to a 9-3 overall record in 2017, one of the program’s best records in history. The Eagles finished second in the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings and reached the second round of the state playoffs. and when she returned an hour later, she saw that the driver side rear window was broken. Her laptop, valued at $500, was stolen. While officers were investigating, a man walked up and said that a similar incident had just happened to him. He had parked at 9 p.m. on the first level, only to return 30 minutes later to find that the passenger side window was broken open. A black book bag with some personal items and work materials was missing.
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 AT 8:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MUNICIPAL COURT 11445 JOHNS CREEK PKwY JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan 2018-2028 was held on June 18, 2018. Council has requested two additional meetings to be held for public comments. The dates above will be another opportunity for the public to comment on the plan. Comprehensive Plan 2018-2028 A proposal to update the City of Johns Creek Comprehensive Plan as required by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs. A copy of the Plan is located within the Community Development Department and on the City’s website for public viewing.
In his Twitter announcement, Yates thanked God, his family and the Milton coaching staff for his “incredible opportunity” to commit to the Yellow Jackets. The rising senior will continue to lead the Milton offense in 2018 against a challenging schedule. In non-region play, the Eagles face four teams — Archer, Alpharetta, Roswell and Parkview — who earned playoff bids last year. Yates compiled 163 yards passing, 75 yards rushing and two total touchdowns against Alpharetta and had 223 total yards and four touchdowns against Roswell last season. The Yates-led offense then takes on the five Forsyth County public schools in region play. Milton was 4-1 in 5-AAAAAAA in 2017. Yates is also a member of the Milton basketball team. The Eagles went 16-12 overall in the 2017-18 season and reached the state playoffs.
Employees detect counterfeit $100 bill ROSWELL, Ga. — Two employees from Wender and Roberts Drugs on Atlanta Street spotted a counterfeit $100 bill when it was passed during a transaction June 20. The employees said that a man had come into the store at 2 p.m. and at-
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Milton quarterback Jordan Yates recently announced he has committed to Georgia Tech.
tempted to purchase a Coke using the fake bill. The employee at the cash register, however, found that the bill was not legitimate after using a detection pen. A second employee was called up and confirmed that it was fake. The man who attempted to pass the bill said that he had just gotten it from the bank and left the store without arguing.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PLAN FOR NORTH POINT AREA RFP 19-101 The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting proposals from highly qualified contractors to provide all necessary services to prepare a CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PLAN FOR NORTH POINT AREA extending from Mansell Road to Haynes Bridge Road on North Point Parkway. The intent of this project is to improve safety and walkability along North Point Parkway. The plan will formulate wayfinding concepts, streetscape, design guidelines, public art, and signage. The Request for Proposals document will be available online Thursday, July 5, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents. Proposals are due on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.
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Members of the Milton Rotary look for new members at the expo. Pictured, from left, are Joe Novelli, Susan Cammack, Pat Check, Sharon Mays and Stacey Inglis. Nicole Troche of Family Tree Animal Clinic, opening soon in the area, said the company has been pleased to join the small business community in Milton. “We have seen that small business here really help each other,” Troche said. “It has been like joining a family. It’s also
been nice for us because we specialize in the medical care of animals and we are able to provide a service that they do not offer, while they have services we don’t offer. We’ve built relationships and it’s really nice to be friends with other businesses in the area.” Members of the Milton Rotary were in attendance to drum up support and membership for the organization. Member Pat Check said while many people have an idea of what constitutes Rotary, it is often much more in depth than what they believe. “We have a lot of small business owners as members, and we want people
to come out and check out Rotary,” she said. Stacey Inglis, past president of the Milton Rotary and assistant city manager, said the expo was a “perfect opportunity” to showcase their efforts in the community and to find new members. Before businesses displayed their offerings, the symposium featured breakout sessions including discussing the #MeToo movement and its impact on small businesses, an active shooter response training from Milton Police, information on the Buxton Analytics Platform, cybersecurity discussions and how to effectively use Instagram.
DEATH NOTICES Douglas James Bartz, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away June 22, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Virginia Lollar, 76, of Milton, passed away June 20, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Eugene Maso, 74, of Roswell, passed away June 20, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Grady Mason, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away June 24, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Stephen Reynolds, 70, of Milton, passed away June 22, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Mildred Styles, 86, of Milton, passed away June 25, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. William Willows, 74, of Roswell, passed away June 21, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Let Us Connect You Alpharetta-Roswell Herald Delivers to 28,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30005, 30009, 30022, 30075, 30076. Alpharetta & Roswell’s primary news source. Est. 1983. Alpharetta’s paper of record.
Johns Creek Herald Delivers to 20,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30022, 30097. Johns Creek’s primary news source. Est. 1997. Johns Creek’s paper of record.
Northside Woman 18,000 copies distributed monthly to subdivisions and business in North Fulton and South Forsyth with home delivery to 40+ of the most exclusive gated and estate communities in North Atlanta.
Forsyth Herald Delivers to 17,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30040, 30041. Forsyth County’s largest circulation newspaper. Est. 1998
Milton Herald Delivers to 10,000 households every Thursday Zip Code: 30004. Community news for and about the City of Milton. Est. 2006. Milton’s paper of record.
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