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Stormwater repairs continue into new year By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Seven months since the passage of Johns Creek’s stormwater utility, repairs have begun on the city’s aging drainage network. City workers and contractors were in the Roswell Mill neighborhood off Jones Bridge Road Jan. 19 working on a contract for five individual stormwater repairs totaling $75,000. Since establishing the utility in June city staff has been seeking bids and working with contractors to begin repairs city-wide. The stormwater utility ordinance charges residents fees based on the amount of impervious surface on their property. Fees collected from the utility go into the city’s stormwater fund for maintenance and repairs. Much of the Roswell Mill neighborhood and its stormwater system was developed in the mid to late 1980s. Underneath its public roadways are a network of corrugated metal pipes nearing the end of their 30-40 year lifespan, Stormwater Utility Manager Cory Rayburn said. All stormwater infrastructure throughout Johns Creek underwent inspection between 2018 and 2020 as part of a conditions assessment by the city. Based on data collected over the twoyear study, the city identified pressure points and prioritized repairs over time. Pipes in Roswell Mill identified in the January task order were selected for types of trenchless repair, meaning no roadways or adjoining private property needed to be dug-up and neighborhood
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A robotic rover is prepared to investigate silt build-up in a pipe in the Roswell Mill neighborhood Jan. 19.
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A crew from Federal EC installs a new lining to a stormwater pipe underneath Hanstedt Trace in Johns Creek Jan. 19. impact was minimal. Two of the pipes were repaired from the inside out using a lining process. One pipe that crosses Hanstedt Trace was repaired using a cured-in-place process which essentially creates a new pipe within the existing one. A polyester felt tube coated in a resin is inverted and inflated inside the existing structure. Then, using heat the tube cures and hardens into a working stormwater pipe. The process resembles the inflatable tube men seen outside car dealerships. This Roswell Mill contract was awarded through a bidding process to Federal
EC LLC, a small business in Woodstock. Jonathan Raymer, a utility and general contractor and professional engineer, runs the business with his wife. Raymer said the cured-in-place lining process will result in pipe with a design life of 100 years. Meanwhile, the repair only takes three to four hours. “It’s kind of like next-level preventative maintenance to where we’re saving future costs,” Rayburn said. “Using this technology is three times cheaper than having to dig up and replace [the pipes].” If the pipes were left unrepaired for much longer, Rayburn said, the neighbor-
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hood’s roads could have become sinkholes. Another one of the pipes repaired Jan. 19, located on Hampton Square Drive, used a different lining method called spincasting. Using a special mix of cement reinforced with tinsel fibers, a small rover ventures into a pipe and sprays the mixtures along the walls. The process is repeated to form layers and results in a fully functional, repaired and reinforced cement pipe inside the old pipe. A tremendous amount of engineering goes into each repair, merging the specifications of the pipe with the needs of the watershed at large. Roman Carey, Johns Creek stormwater engineer estimated the city has 14 stormwater task orders underway, though not all include robust repairs like those performed Jan. 19. Some of the task orders
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concerning jury duty, but we never ask potential jurors for a financial transaction over the phone,” Allen said. “If you receive a call from anyone who says he or she works for my office or Sheriff Ron Freeman’s office and the caller asks you to pay a fine by a card, make a note of the caller’s phone number, hang up the phone and do not talk to them.” In 2018, a federal grand jury indicted 42-year-old Orenthial Walker, a convicted felon from Decatur, on felony charges for running an interstate jury duty scam that extorted $200,000 from victims. Federal agents said an investigation revealed that the scam operated out of Alabama and linked it to Georgia state prison inmates who coordinated the operation from behind bars. For concerns regarding jury duty, contact the Clerk of Courts staff that performs jury management at 770781-2120 and press option 2. They can also be reached by email at jury@ forsythco.com, or citizens can visit the courthouse to discuss the matter in person.
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walked across the street to wait for the Fulton County Marshal’s Office. A few minutes later, one of the men reportedly saw a silver passenger car leave the driveway and smoke begin to emanate from the home. A deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said he had visited the residence three days prior, but no one had been home. The deputy said he posted the final eviction paperwork on the front door. On Nov. 18, 2021, he and another deputy returned to the home to oversee the eviction, which is when they found the home ablaze. No known injuries were reported. However, the Alpharetta and Milton fire departments shut down parts of Bethany Road between Mid Broadwell Road and Mayfield Road to get the fire under control.
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Resident launches petition Johns Creek selects manager for lights at Newtown Park to oversee economic growth By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek is funding a new Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan this summer that will establish priorities for its parks system. The process includes fielding comments from residents about their hopes and expectations for local park functions. Two-year Johns Creek resident Thomas Holtslander is making his voice heard ahead of planned public hearings and surveys. On Jan. 13, Holtslander launched a petition requesting installation of lights at Newtown Park courts and fields. As of press time, the petition has garnered nearly 400 signatures. “Newtown Park is one of my favorite parks to go and hang out, play pickleball and tennis with friends,” Holtslander said. “With daylight savings changes in the winter it’s especially hard to go and make use of the park when it gets dark at night.” Most of his friends work traditional 8-to-5 jobs, Holtslander said, so they are limited on when they can use the facilities. “So, in the winter, we have to go make use of other parks like Webb Bridge Park or Wills Park which puts additional strain on those resources when Newtown Park is our closest and preferred park,” Holtslander said. Frustrated by the need to commute to neighboring Alpharetta for a usable nighttime park, Holtslander, his wife and several friends decided to raise the issue by starting a petition. The petition has been circulated through several local recreation-focused Facebook groups, Holtslander said, but he’s hopeful more residents will hop on board. The City of Johns Creek declined to discuss the subject but provided the Her-
ald with a statement. “As part of [the existing strategic plan] the current approach of the city is not to add lights to our existing parks,” the statement reads. “As the lights are presently unbudgeted and not identified as a priority in any adopted plans, it would be inappropriate for staff to move forward (outside of the parks plan update) without further discussion by the full council.” It continues to stipulate that unless a council member brings up the topic for discussion at a City Council work session, staff will not take steps on the proposal. Before starting the petition, Holtslander emailed the Recreation and Parks Department inquiring about potential plans for light installation. He was told no such plans exist, but that this is the appropriate time to raise the issue before the new strategic plan is finalized. In the same message to Holtslander, Parks Manager Robbie Newton also said that “adjacent neighborhoods have been opposed to adding lights to the sports fields at Newtown Park.” Holtslander also reached out to City Councilman Bob Erramilli, who told the Herald that he and Councilwoman Stacy Skinner plan to bring the issue to the rest of the council. Lighting expenses for the new Cauley Creek Park were the subject of a council work session Oct. 11. Before approving funds to begin construction on that phase of the park, Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer told council members that adding lighting retroactively to a park is, “almost impossible.” Holtslander remains positive, as do the comments on his petition. “It’s really reassuring and great that people are chiming in, adding their two cents that they would like lights as well,” Holtslander said.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –– The City of Johns Creek has hired Randall Toussaint to serve as Economic Development manager. Toussaint is responsible for overseeing the city’s economic development activities, TOUSSAINT including business outreach, retention, expansion and recruitment. He began the role on Jan. 3. “Johns Creek is a growing, diverse, and innovative city with a thriving future,” Toussaint said. “I am both honored and excited to join the city, and I look forward to furthering the vision of progress and thoughtful economic
development within Johns Creek.” Toussaint is also responsible for initiatives and partnerships that enhance local and regional economic development relationships and position Johns Creek as a location of choice for quality, sustainable business investment. Toussaint brings more than a decade of experience in planning and economic development to the job, most recently as the director of Economic Development for Partnership Gwinnett. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Morehouse College and master’s degree in public administration from Savanah State University. — Sydney Dangremond
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Fulton County Commission approves $1.25 billion budget By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County commissioners passed a $1.25 billion budget for 2022 that takes special aim to fund elections, stress employee retention and address backlogs in the judicial system. The 5-2 vote at the Jan. 19 commission meeting also provides funding for continued COVID-19 emergency response. The 2022 budget includes a 6% increase for the county’s general fund to approximately $847 million. The general fund pays for the day-to-day operation of the county and its services. It includes employee salaries and building maintenance. Commissioners Bob Ellis and Lee Morris cast dissenting votes. The Registration and Elections Department is slated to receive $37.4 million, the majority to fund administration and operations and the remaining $2 million earmarked for registration and absentee voting. County employees were awarded a 7% cost of living pay raise. The measure was introduced at a Dec. 15 meet-
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ing by Chairman Rob Pitts who said Fulton County needs to take care of its employees. The budget also aims to tackle backlogs in the justice system through funding a multi-year backlog reduction program called Project ORCA. The county has pledged a total of $75 million in federal recovery assistance toward the program. Project ORCA includes every department in the justice system, from District Attorney to the Sheriff’s Office, and pledges more than 300 additional positions over two years to help reduce existing backlog. The county budget also sets aside $16.4 million in reserve for emergency response which has been earmarked for “unforeseen events associated with the COVID-19 emergency.” This funding will work in tandem with any federal, state or grant money the county receives to address the pandemic. The budget also includes a roughly $6.8 million reserve with earmarked projects that will be discussed and potentially funded before or during a planned mid-year review of the budget, commissioners said at the Jan. 19 meeting.
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From left, Police Chief Mark Mitchell, One Johns Creek coalition member Pam Sutton, Officer Will Weinreich, One Johns Creek Program Director Alyse Hensel, Mayor John Bradberry, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Coughlin and Pathways2Life Executive Director Ryan Stringfield attend the grand opening of the city’s permanent medication disposal drop box at City Hall Jan. 18.
Drop box to discard medications placed at Johns Creek City Hall By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek residents now have a safe place to dispose of medications in the city. On Jan. 18 the city installed a permanent medication drop box just inside City Hall. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, the non-medical use of prescription drugs is the second most common form of drug abuse in the nation. Proper disposal ensures prescriptions aren’t used after their expiration date or by a nonprescribed individual which can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose or abuse. Other disposal methods like throwing medicines in the trash or flushing them down the drain harm the environment, introducing chemicals into the local watershed. Community organization One Johns
Creek partnered with the Johns Creek Police Department to bring the box to the city in a process that took a little over a year, OJC Program Director Alyse Hensel said. From Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. residents can drop off legal and non-liquid medications safely and anonymously. Participants need only alert the JCPD records clerk, whose desk is in the lobby near the box. The clerk will provide a secure bag for collection of the medication and unlock the box for disposal. For those hoping to discard liquid prescriptions, One Johns Creek has provided the city with Deterra bags which can be used at home to safely dispose of the liquids. Each month, police will record the weight of the box contents, and then evidence technicians will dispose of them in the crime lab, Communications Lt. Deb Kalish said.
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Newspapers file legal action against Facebook, Google By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com MARIETTA, Ga. — Some North Georgia newspaper companies have filed antitrust lawsuits against tech giants Google and Facebook, alleging that their “anticompetitive and monopolistic practices” have caused major harm to news outlets’ ability to survive. Marietta-based Times Journal filed suit on Nov. 12, citing statistics that newspaper advertising revenue has fallen by more than 50% since 2006, and nearly 20% of newspapers have closed over the past 15 years. Times Journal owns the Marietta Daily Journal, Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News and the Morgan County Citizen. The lawsuit alleges that news outlets’ loss of revenue across the country was “directly caused” by Google and Facebook’s practices and that the harm was intentional. The complaint opens with a quote from Thomas Jefferson: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to pre-
fer the latter.” The suit references “Jedi Blue,” the codename of a 2018 agreement between Google and Facebook that the two companies kept under wraps. The deal provided that Google would give Facebook preferential advertising rates. In 2020, several states’ attorneys general filed antitrust lawsuits against Google as a response to the deal. The lawsuit alleges both companies violated the Sherman Anti-trust Act, an 1890 federal law that outlawed monopolistic practices in an effort to promote free trade and competition. Nearly identical lawsuits were filed in the preceding days by Neighbor Newspapers and Rome News Media, though these companies fall under the Times Journal umbrella. Georgia’s newspapers are not alone in their campaign. The lawsuits were transferred in December to the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York to be consolidated with pending antitrust cases against Google and Facebook from at least 15 states and U.S. territories, including Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker dies By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker died by suicide Jan. 14. Parker was struck by a train at the East Lake Transit Station. MARTA’s official Twitter account tweeted at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 14 about an emergency situation at the station disrupting service. “Jeff cared deeply about MARTA and his leadership gave us a strong foundation from which to carry forward,” the agency said in a statement. Parker worked in transportation for more than 35 years and had served as MARTA’s CEO since 2018. He began his career as an intern with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in 1985. He later served as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Atlanta Business Chronicle recog-
nized Parker in 2020 as one of the most influential Atlantans. The Atlanta chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar also recognized him in 2019 as its Man of the Year for his record of hiring and promoting women in transportation. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials have shared tributes to Parker on social media. “In addition to a remarkable professional career in the public/private sectors, Jeffrey was known for his civic engagement and support for the advancement of his communities,” Kemp said in a tweet. At a special called meeting Jan. 15, the MARTA Board of Directors named Collie Greenwood as interim general manager and CEO. Greenwood has 33 years’ experience in transit operations and joined MARTA as chief of bus operations and urban planning in July 2019. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255.
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East Roswell’s dining scene to grow with Bask Steakhouse Owners lay plans for spring opening By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The owners of From the Earth Brewing Company are bringing a fresh, new and different dining option to east Roswell called Bask Steakhouse. Think upscale, white tablecloth service with a focus on prime meats and seafood. Bask will also offer a beverage package including a diverse wine selection, prohibition-style cocktails and barrel-aged beers. It is expected to open next to From the Earth inside the Connexion Plaza on Holcomb Bridge Road in mid to late spring. Kale Me Crazy and Taco Tsunami are also located inside the shopping center. Owners Tim and Lisa Stevens said the name itself, Bask, embodies the overall experience they hope to create. “It’s like ‘basking in the glory,’” Tim said. “It’s supposed to be something that’s experienced through the atmosphere, through the service and through the beverage program. We want every part to be memorable.” The project has been in the works for the past two years. Initially, it was going to be an expansion of From the Earth, but Tim said the concept quickly changed into a steakhouse because there are none east of Ga. 400 from the Perimeter to Cumming. The area is mostly residential and the only upscale eatery in the area is Di Paolo’s Italian restaurant, which Tim said he and his wife visit often. “There is a big need for this,” Tim said. “We’re excited to open and bring a different option to east Roswell.” Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve
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Bask Steakhouse is an upscale, white tablecloth restaurant with a focus on prime meats and seafood. It is expected to open next to From the Earth inside the Connexion Plaza on Holcomb Bridge Road in mid to late spring. Stroud said although Roswell as a whole has quite a dining scene with over 200 chef-driven family-owned nonfranchise restaurants, Bask will help to attract similar businesses to east Roswell. He added that the area has been slowly growing with development and transportation opportunities coming in around the Ga. 400 intersection, Holcomb Bridge intersection, Grimes Bridge and the new bridge at Big Creek Parkway. “All of those will help bring more activity and more restaurants to the area,” Stroud said. “… We’re always looking for opportunities to make sure we’ve got the right mix of businesses because we want people to be able to shop and dine here. There are lots of properties around the Ga. 400 intersection that have the opportunity to be redeveloped, and we see some of the
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current tenants growing too.” “I grew up in east Roswell,” he said. “It’s an important part of the city. With these connections between east and west being greater than just Ga. 400, we change the dynamic dramatically. We give exposure to these businesses that might not otherwise be as successful if they don’t have as many folks through their doors.” So, while the From the Earth and Bask will sit side-by-side, Bask will be an entirely different concept. The steakhouse will occupy a smaller, more intimate space, allowing for features such as a tableside cocktail service. Tim said this one-on-one guest experience will give them an inside look into what it takes to make a “true cocktail” that’s balanced and involves different procedures. Lisa Stevens, who runs her own mar-
keting firm called MKT Collaborative, will run the marketing side of the steakhouse while Tim and his management team will run the day-to-day operations. Lisa Stevens is also a member of Roswell Economic Development and Tourism Inc – the board of directors that oversees Roswell Inc and Visit Roswell. Tim Stevens, on the other hand, has over 32 years of experience in the restaurant industry during which he’s either opened or been involved in the opening of several fine steakhouses around the country, including Chops Steakhouse and Kaiser’s Chophouse in Atlanta. He said his passion for the industry stems from spending his summers at his grandparents’ farm in north Florida, where they showed him what “farm-to-table” was before it became popular. The concept refers to sourcing ingredients directly from farms rather than distribution companies. “I got a lot of my passion from them,” Tim said. “They entertained a lot. Their food was always fantastic. And then just being in the industry as long as I have. My first job was waiting tables at 15 years old. To be in any industry this long you’ve got to have a love for it. Luckily, I’ve been able to make it through and still be super positive about what we’re trying to do.” Tim said their priority is providing high-quality, fresh products. To do that, the couple traveled to Napa Valley, California, last summer to hand-select reserved wines, and just last month they toured farms in Chicago owned by the Allen Brothers and Meats by Linz to see firsthand where their cattle will be coming from. Tim said they hope to begin building Bask the first week of February. For updates on all opening plans, visit Bask on Facebook and Instagram.
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INVITATION TO BID CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #22-040 2022 ROAD PATCHING PROJECT The City of Johns Creek extends an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to qualified construction firms for the 2022 Road Patching Project. ITB’s will be received electronically via the City’s bid platform, BidNet no later than 2:00PM on February 9, 2022. Questions are accepted and answered online only via BidNet. Deadline for questions is February 2, 2022 5:00 PM. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s are electronically managed through the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet, our online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/Residents/Purchasing. To access the ITB document you must register with BidNet. Go to the City website above and click the link “register and view quote/bid/RFP opportunities”. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Neil Trust at the City of Johns Creek Procurement Division at purchasing@johnscreekga.gov or (678) 512-3233. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to wave technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.
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A stormwater pipe is repaired using a process called cured-in-place pipe lining Jan. 19. Resin-coated polyester felt was fed through one side of the pipe through a manhole and then inflated. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on January 3, 2022 for Package of Malt Beverage and Wine. BUSINESS NAME Arshaan Enterprises Inc Dba BP Jones Bridge 10930 Jones Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022 OWNER/OFFICERS Arshaan Enterprises Inc Dba BP Jones Bridge 10930 Jones Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022 Owner, Rita Sahney
Repairs: Continued from Page 1 are for cleaning pipes of silt or debris. For most of the city’s history, stormwater repairs have been performed piecemeal and almost exclusively as a result of individual resident complaints, Rayburn said. The new utility allows the city to view the problem holistically and address needs before they reach crisis levels. The hope, Rayburn said, is to repair all pipes that need fixing within 10 years. Addressing repairs is not necessarily linear, Rayburn said. While the city has a list of projects ranging from most significant damage to least, it still needs be methodical in ordering those projects, he said. Some repairs, like those in Roswell Mill, cause minimal disruption and lie entirely in city right-of-way. Others will require road closures or easements onto private property. Those, Rayburn said, require more pre-planning and take longer to get off the ground.
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