Johns Creek Herald - September 28, 2023

Council commits budget surplus to fully fund new Creekside Park

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek can expect shovels in the ground for Creekside Park next summer, following a 4-3 City Council vote Sept. 21

to send $8 million in fiscal year 2023 surplus toward the project.

There had already been a lot of debate about how to spend the carryover. At its special-called meeting, the council considered two options: fully fund the $35 million park which will

serve as a 21-acre centerpiece for the city’s anticipated Town Center along Medlock Bridge Road, or set aside around half to replace the city’s oldest fire station.

Councilmembers Stacy Skinner, Bob Erramilli and Larry DiBiase cast

the dissenting votes, maintaining their position from the council’s regular meeting Sept. 12. Councilman Chris Coughlin was absent, so the even-split vote led to another go-around.

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City breaks ground on trail connection for Creekside Park

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek officials broke ground on a trail connection Sept. 22 as part of Phase I of Creekside Park, the 21-acre centerpiece for the city’s anticipated Town Center.

The pedestrian-friendly project, to be completed in December, will connect the path around the pond behind Johns Creek City Hall to Medlock Bridge Road and include a sculpture using steel from the old Rogers Bridge.

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Sept. 22.

The night before, the City Council voted to fund the final costs for Creekside Park, a $35 million project, and will break ground next summer with an expected completion date

of late 2025 to mid-2026. The trail connection is largely funded by the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau.

At the groundbreaking, Mayor John Bradberry expressed his excitement about everything coming together for the 192-acre Johns Creek Town Center.

“We’ve been waiting a long time for us to have a town center,” Bradberry said. “So, it’s on its way. It’s real, and it’s going to be outstanding.”

The Town Center has three legs: Creekside Park, to include a constructed wetland area, terraced seating, an amphitheater and a small playground; Medley, a 43-acre mixedused development headed by Avalon’s Mark Toro; and Boston Scientific, a medical research and logistics facility.

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Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry speaks to a crowd of about two dozen people

groundbreaking for a Creekside Park trail connection

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County court official is warning residents of a jury duty phone scam that is circulating in the community.

County Clerk of Courts Greg Allen said scammers who are claiming to be Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies and deputy clerks are calling residents and saying, “You failed to report for jury duty and a warrant is being issued for your arrest.”

Allen said victims are asked to purchase a Green Dot card, a prepaid Mastercard or Visa, to pay fines and

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Woman swindled by phony employer

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported to police Sept. 12 that she lost nearly $2,000 after a fake employer contacted her about her hire.

The victim said she had been looking for jobs online when she received a Zoom platform response from a woman who deceived her into thinking she was hiring her for a listed opening as a data clerk at Northside Hospital. The police report said the victim verified the woman as a legitimate person on Indeed and observed data which listed the subject as the hospital’s hiring manager.

The victim said she communicated with the suspect on Zoom, who had requested a photo of her driver’s license, Social Security card and a voided check to start the hiring process.

The victim said she then received a $1,850 check from the suspect, to purchase work-from-home equipment, as well as hiring paperwork which appeared

avoid arrest and incarceration.

“My staff regularly contacts jurors concerning jury duty, but we never ask potential jurors for a financial transaction over the phone,” he 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 ask 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.”

Allen said the scam has occurred periodically over the past decade,

to be from Northside Hospital.

After the victim realized she couldn’t deposit the check, she discovered the suspect’s Zoom account had been deleted. The victim also noticed $1,950 had been stolen from her checking account with a forged check, using the voided check she had sent to the suspect.

Man reports assault in road-rage incident

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Illinois man reported to police Sept. 12 that a driver had punched him during a road rage incident on State Bridge Road.

The victim said he realized he needed to turn right onto West Morton Road and attempted to ask the suspect if he could travel in front of him to reach the right turn lane. When he tried to move his vehicle in front of the suspect’s, the victim said the suspect began to yell at him while throwing objects at his vehicle, including a toothpick case which was later submitted as evidence.

The suspect then exited his vehicle to confront the victim, the police report said, punching the victim’s left shoulder through the driver’s side window. The suspect also threatened to kill the victim, then left the scene, according to the police report.

The victim provided police with a photo

but the scammers are now using his name and the names of Sheriff’s Office command staff to convince victims. He said a recent scammer asked a victim to pay $1,500. Allen said residents should never buy prepaid cards for phone transactions.

Allen asks residents who have concerns about jury duty to contact the Clerk of Courts staff at option two at 770-781-2120 or jury@forsythco. com.

— Shelby Israel

of the suspect’s van, but its Georgia tag number was unreadable. The police report said there were no independent witnesses or any recordings of the encounter.

Police probe burglaries at local restaurants

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to burglary incidents at two Johns Creek restaurants on Holcomb Bridge Road Sept. 15.

Police first arrived at Snook’s Grill & Cocktails at around 6 a.m., after a man saw its shattered front door while jogging through the parking lot. The restaurant owners arrived on scene and provided police with surveillance footage which showed the incident to have occurred at around 1 a.m. that morning, the police report said.

After conducting a sweep, the owners said their safe, which contained $2,500, was missing. They also said two bottles of tequila as well as a cash register, with an unspecified amount of money, had been stolen. They also said it would cost $1,800 to repair the glass front door.

About half an hour later, police responded to another burglary at El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant and noticed all the cash registers were open near the kitchen area. The restaurant manager informed police a safe was missing, the report said.

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Skinner reiterated the risk of banking on next year’s budget to help fund a new Fire Station 63, now estimated at close to $9 million. The current Station 63 sits along Old Alabama Road.

“After we left the meeting last time, I went home and turned on the news and saw that the governor had issued a state of emergency over inflation,” Skinner said. “To me, it’s critical that we at least accrue for something additional into the fire station so that we don’t have to risk the fact that we would have to either raise taxes or pull out of our Infrastructure Maintenance Accrual to be able to make this project happen in 2025.”

The Infrastructure Maintenance Accrual fund was created in 2016 as a savings account for the care and maintenance of the city’s existing assets and infrastructure.

Only $2 million has been allocated toward replacing Fire Station 63 thus far. But Mayor John Bradberry had previously pledged to submit a fiscal year 2025 budget that contributes money toward Fire Station 63, to include $5 million in capital improvements.

Erramilli argued the fire station as a priority. Coughlin agreed but noted it couldn’t be built in the next fiscal year.

“You just can’t force something to happen, and I would even say truncating the project plan timeline introduces substantially more risk,” Coughlin said.

DiBiase had sent the council a proposal the day before, stating the vendor confirmed the possibility of drafting construction documents for Fire Station 63 in just seven and a half months, whereas it was expected to take a year.

In his proposal, DiBiase also advocated for a phased approach to Creekside Park which would allow for periodic reassessment. With this approach, the city would not have to fund the full $35 million to begin work, but Coughlin said phased work would cost the city an additional 20 to 25 percent of the total.

Bradberry echoed what DiBiase and Coughlin had agreed on, that Creekside Park and Fire Station 63 are not mutually exclusive projects. The city is in the process of land acquisition for the fire station’s new location, by eminent domain, for a 2.11-acre property on Brumbelow Road anticipated to cost $875,000.

“We will get Creekside Park going, and we will be fully prepared and able to move the fire station forward this time next year,” Bradberry said.

October 1

City Calendar & Events! 2023 OCTOBER

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 10 a.m.

Johns Creek Literary Fair

Newtown Park - Noon

October 2

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 10 a.m.

Planning Commission City Hall - 7 p.m.

October 3

Free Outdoor Fitness

H.I.I.T.

Newtown Park - 9 a.m.

City Council Work Session

City Hall - 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting City Hall - 7 p.m.

October 4

Free Outdoor Fitness - Barre

Newtown Park - 10:15 a.m.

Free Outdoor Fitness Zumba

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

October 5

Free Outdoor Fitness

Strength & Stability Class

Newtown Park - 10:30 a.m.

October 7

Health, Wellness, & Innovation 5K and Wellness Fair

Cauley Creek Park - 8 a.m.

Community Safety Day

City Hall - 10 a.m.

October 8

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 10 a.m.

October 9

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

October 10

Free Outdoor Fitness

H.I.I.T.

Newtown Park - 9 a.m.

October 11

Free Outdoor Fitness - Barre

Newtown Park - 10:15 a.m.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

City Hall - 6:30 p.m.

October 11

Free Outdoor Fitness

Zumba

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

October 12

Free Outdoor Fitness

Strength & Stability Class

Newtown Park - 10:30 a.m.

Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Committee

City Hall - 6:30 p.m.

October 13

Adaptive Recreation Dance Night

Newtown Park - 7 p.m.

October 15

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 10 a.m.

October 16

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Hall - 7 p.m.

October 17

Free Outdoor Fitness

H.I.I.T.

Newtown Park - 9 a.m.

City Council Work Session

City Hall - 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting

City Hall - 7 p.m.

October 18

Free Outdoor Fitness - Barre

Newtown Park - 10:15 a.m.

Free Outdoor Fitness

Zumba

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

Trunk or Treat City Hall - 6 p.m.

October 19

Free Outdoor Fitness

Strength & Stability Class

Newtown Park - 10:30 a.m.

October 21

Johns Creek Arts Festival

Heisman Field - 10 a.m.

October 22

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 10 a.m.

Johns Creek Arts Festival

Heisman Field - 10 a.m.

October 23

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

October 24

Free Outdoor Fitness

H.I.I.T.

Newtown Park - 9 a.m.

October 25

Free Outdoor Fitness - Barre

Newtown Park - 10:15 a.m.

Free Outdoor Fitness - Zumba

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

October 26

Free Outdoor Fitness

Strength & Stability Class

Newtown Park - 10:30 a.m.

October 28

Take Back Drug Event

Kroger at 10945 State Bridge Rd. - 10 p.m.

October 29

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 10 a.m.

October 30

Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga

Newtown Park - 6 p.m.

October 31

Free Outdoor Fitness

H.I.I.T.

Newtown Park - 9 a.m.

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UGA alumni Hayden Sumlin joins Appen Media staff

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group announced Sept. 18 that Hayden Sumlin will join its staff as a reporter. Sumlin will cover local governments and businesses in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Roswell. He will report to Carl Appen, director of content and development, and he will be based in Alpharetta.

“It’s always great when we can get someone skilled on board who grew up in the area,” Appen said in a statement. “Hayden is bringing the drive and familiarity we need to dig deeper with that local coverage.”

Sumlin graduated from the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences in December

2022 with a major in philosophy. During his time at UGA, Sumlin took courses exploring analytical philosophy, continental philosophy and political science. After graduating, Sumlin held a newsroom internship with the Marietta Daily Journal.

“I am someone who is passionate about revitalizing American journalism,” Sumlin said. “Although I was not a Grady College student, I hope that my experience writing as an undergraduate and as an intern can translate well at Appen Media.”

To contact Sumlin with news tips or story ideas, email hayden@appenmedia.com.

Alpharetta announces Wire and Wood lineup

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Wire and Wood organizers have named more than 30 performers for the 10th annual songwriters festival in downtown Alpharetta Oct. 13-14.

Friday acts include the Atlanta Songwriters Round with Eliot Bronson, Matthew Kahler and Connelly Crowe; Bee Taylor; Ben Bostick; Brother Mojo; Funk You; and Hughes Taylor.

Lauren Morrow, Marc Broussard, Mike Kinnebrew, Pasadena, Rissi Palmer, Sans Abri, Sasha Hurtado, Sophie Gault, Soulhound and The Madame Vega will also perform Friday.

Saturday performances include Abe Partridge, followed by the Ansley Stewart Trio, Bri Luv, Cat Ridgeway, Cody Marlowe and the Dead Flowers, Cicada Rhythm, Dusty Roads, Gibson Wilbanks, Joelton Mayfield, John Paul White, Liz Kate and Mildly Aggressive Folk.

Performances on Saturday conclude with The Nashville Songwriters Round with Michael Logen, Emily Earle and Jeff Cohen; Nicolas Edward

This article is an update to the previous lineup Appen Media ran in July.

Williams; Rosey; SUSTO; The Future Babes; The Honky Collective; The New Respects and Walden.

The festival will be preceded by a free kick-off concert on The Plaza at Avalon featuring Lilly Winwood and Joslyn and The Sweet Compression from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 12.

During the festival, Music Match will highlight local musicians at participating businesses downtown in partnership with Wire and Wood. Roaring Social will host a ticketed Listening Room at 3 p.m. Oct. 14 featuring Angie Aparo. The Listening Room has limited capacity, and all proceeds from the $30 tickets will benefit the Music Match program.

Tickets for the Listening Room are available at wireandwoodalpharetta. com.

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Roswell Reads to feature best-selling author Krueger

ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Reads, in partnership with Roswell Cultural Arts and Bookmiser, has chosen as its 2023 author selection William Kent Krueger. The New York Times bestselling author of “This Tender Land” and two dozen other works will be in Roswell for a pair of events Sept. 29 and 30.

Krueger who has penned five stand-alone novels and 19 Cork O’Connor mysteries, will discuss his just-released title, “The River We Remember,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets are $20 and are available online at roswellcac.showare.com/WilliamKentKrueger, by calling 770-594-6232 or at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Additionally, the first 100 ticket holders who order the novel from Bookmiser, 770-509-5611, will receive reserved priority seating.

Krueger’s second local appearance will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, when he will present a master writing class in conversation with George Weinstein, executive director of the Atlanta Writers Club, at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road. Tickets are $13.50 and are available at roswellcac.showare. com/WritingWorkshopwithWilliam -

KentKrueger, by calling 770-5946232 or at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

“The River We Remember,” released Sept. 5, is a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of midcentury American life. An unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home. It is a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal and a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about home.

Since 2005, Roswell Reads has been promoting the value of reading, literacy and lifelong learning through the shared community-wide experience of reading and discussing a common book. Roswell Reads is a program of Friends of the Roswell Library. For more information, go to RoswellReads.com.

Harmel to discuss new book at Johns Creek Literary Fair

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The inaugural Johns Creek Literary Fair, presented by Emory Johns Creek Hospital and sponsored by the City of Johns Creek, will be Oct. 1 and feature keynote author Kristin Harmel. The New York Times, USA Today and No. 1 international bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including “The Forest of Vanishing Stars” and “The Book of Lost Names,” will be discussing her latest release, “The Paris Daughter.”

Harmel, whose books have been translated into over 30 languages and are sold around the world, is the cofounder and co-host of the weekly web show and podcast, “Friends & Fiction.” She will be joined by a number of local, regional and nationally known writers appearing from noon-5 p.m. that Sunday at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater in

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek.

Rounding out the afternoon, intermissions will feature performances from Musik21 Conservatory, nearby children’s authors and activities will keep younger visitors entertained, and light hors d’oeuvres, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase. George Weinstein, executive director of the Atlanta Writers Club, will be the event’s master of ceremonies.

In addition to Sunday’s offerings, local bookstores will kick off the weekend’s literary endeavors with in-house author events Saturday, Sept. 30.

For more information, go to johnscreekga.gov/recreationandparks/special-events/literary-fair.

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Email hack inquiry sparks city interest to launch 2nd probe

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Milton city staff has concluded an investigation into an alleged system security breach. But, Mayor Peyton Jamison, with support from at least two other councilmembers, is considering a closer look.

In an interview at City Hall Sept. 21, Jamison and City Manager Steve Krokoff confirmed that at the heart of the second investigation is City Councilman Rick Mohrig’s election activities. They said the probe likely will be led by an attorney. Parameters of the investigation have yet to be clearly defined.

Earlier this month, Milton city leaders received an Outlook calendar invite from Mohrig’s official city email. Mohrig claimed the Sept. 5 email was not from him and subsequently filed a police report Sept. 14, reiterating his claim, saying his account had been hacked.

The calendar event appeared to be related to Mohrig’s campaign in his bid for re-election to the District 3, Post 2 seat this November. The invite was titled “Strategic Planning

Session - Save the Date!,” mirroring event headings created by Milton’s city clerk in 2021. But, it was scheduled for Sept. 7 at the home of two Milton poll workers in the Crooked Creek subdivision which falls within Mohrig’s district. One of the poll workers was assigned to the city’s tabulation team, a group expected to hand-count all ballots at the end of Election Day.

Krokoff said the pair had previously contacted city staff to ask if they could work on a campaign. Though it is legal for poll workers to engage in campaign activities outside of their official roles, he said both have since resigned and have been replaced.

But Krokoff also provided an eye-witness account of the meeting, because he went to Crooked Creek himself at the date and time stated in the invitation to observe the subdivision’s entrance.

“As mentioned previously, my professional training as a police officer is to act on initial concerns as quietly

and unobtrusively as possible, as one might not get the chance later,” Krokoff said in a Sept. 22 email to the City Council. “… Please don’t interpret any of this to be an indictment of the two poll workers. While I don’t know them personally, I understand them to be upstanding, civic-minded citizens.”

Investigation #1

A day after the invite was sent out, Mohrig alleged to Krokoff and the city’s Information Technology director that his email had been hacked and requested an investigation into the matter. Mohrig also dropped off his city-issued tablet for inspection, according to emails obtained through an open records request.

Over the course of two to three work days, the city and its thirdparty network security vendor InterDev concluded there had been no unauthorized access.

In order to create a dummy email, Krokoff said the user would have had to possess unauthorized access to the city’s system.

“It was from [Mohrig’s] email address,” Krokoff said. “It was in his ‘Sent’ folder.”

When asked about the level of certainty as to Mohrig’s authorship of the email, Krokoff said the city’s security team did not have the ability to track the signal sent between the user and Microsoft 365 due to Outlook’s cloud-based system, though there may be a method to do so.

“We just didn’t have any information at that point leading us to believe that there was anything requiring us to do a further investigation,” Krokoff said.

Appen Media has questioned Mohrig about whether he had organized a campaign meeting involving Milton poll workers.

“I have never attended a meeting specifically for or with poll workers,” Mohrig said in an email. “However, I have participated in campaign meetings.”

He continued: “As confirmed by the city manager and the city attorney, it is essential to note that there are no restrictions on poll workers supporting any candidate. Therefore, any allegations or claims of wrongdoing against me, my campaign team, or my supporters are purely driven by political motives.”

Appen Media reached out to Mohrig again to confirm whether the Sept. 7 meeting in Crooked Creek actually occurred. Citing the police investigation, he declined to comment.

According to emails obtained in an open records request, Mohrig did not respond to the same question from other councilmembers.

While Krokoff observed what appeared to be a meeting while at the subdivision, he and Jamison said Mohrig still has not confirmed with them if it did take place.

‘The last straw’

Mohrig’s alleged hacking incident has served as the impetus for another, potential, investigation. If enacted, Jamison said it would go beyond the calendar invite and examine the larger election activities associated with Mohrig.

“I believe council has had ongoing

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MOHRIG

A part of our mission is to help businesses in Johns Creek connect, grow, and thrive. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is by helping business professionals grow their networks. All are welcome to the following networking opportunities for little to no cost, so please join us! The schedule is subject to change so to stay up to date with all the information visit the Calendar on our website or give us a call.

Wednesday 9:30 – 11:00AM

11695 Johns Creek Parkway

1st Floor Meeting Area

Come prepared with business cards and your 45-second pitch about your business! From these meetings, you will form relationships, create business opportunities, and share information with Johns Creek Business professionals.

Men’s Happy Hour Networking

Final dates for 2023: Sept. 28th & Oct. 26th 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Location subject to change check the calendar on our website.

This event allows male professionals in the Johns Creek area to expand their referral network. So come on join your fellow gentlemen friends – and make new ones- at this monthly event! Chamber membership is not required and there is no admission for this event, just pay your own tab.

Final dates for 2023: Sept. 28th & Oct. 26th

9:00 – 10:30 AM

Location subject to change check the calendar on our website.

Our Women’s Networking Connection is a great platform for women in business to come together to build strong connections with other businesswomen. Whether you own, run, or have a women targeted business you’ll enjoy great networking, great referrals, and great conversations!

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Fossils, antiques highlight the Autumn Shindig

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — The Autumn Shindig, an annual celebration of Milton Historical Society’s accomplishments, took place Sept. 17, featuring familiar and new activities.

Like last year, the sold-out event was held on Wildberry Creek Farm, a 48-acre Black Angus cattle farm owned by Byron and Laura Foster.

Guests could peruse a pop-up bookstore with local authors and take in an antique car show, while listening to The Heard, an acoustic bluegrass band set up in the area’s gazebo. Kids could play cornhole or go on a hayride. ’Cue Barbecue provided dinner and dessert, and Six Bridges Brewing, the adult beverages.

About an hour into the Sunday afternoon event, Milton Historical Society President Jeff Dufresne made opening remarks to the crowd.

“The Milton Historical Society has had a great harvest this year,” Dufresne said, recognizing the organization’s members, but also anticipating the next day, when the Milton City Council would accept a donation of the McConnell-Chadwick House for preservation.

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Last November, Appen Media reported the historic home’s placement on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual list of 10 ‘Places in Peril,’ and the structure’s biggest threats – its physical condition and location along Arnold Mill Road, one of Milton’s busier highways.

Dufresne also described the significance of national Constitution Day, the same day when framers signed the Constitution in 1787. Color guards from a local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, dressed in colonial attire, presented the colors to commemorate the federal holiday.

The flag presentation was followed by a performance by Kristen Sweitzer, of the Atlanta Opera, who sang “God

The Sons set up one of a few new booths on the site. Members of a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) also shared information about their organization at the Shindig for the first time.

“Our mission is the promotion of patriotism, the promotion of educating our children, as well as American history preservation,” said Debra Kielly, member of DAR’s Patriots of Liberty Chapter.

The group also works with Wreaths Across America for eight local cemeteries, including Pineview in Alpharetta.

New exhibits were inside the area’s barn. One featured collections of materials, detailing the family histories of local figures William “Billy” S. Bates and Aubrey Morris.

Genevieve Brown, a laboratory

scientist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, also showcased her personal collection of fossils which included whale vertebrae and ear bone. She shared a recent archaeological discovery out of Peru, the biggest whale ever known – the Perucetus colossus.

“It kind of looks like a really fat manatee,” Brown said with excitement.

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The Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presents the colors to honor national Constitution Day at the Milton Historical Society’s annual Autumn Shindig Sept. 17. The sold-out event was held on Wildberry Creek Farm, a 48-acre Black Angus cattle farm in Milton.

Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison, alongside Milton City Councilwoman Carol Cookerly, reads a proclamation to honor national Constitution Day Sept. 17.

October author events celebrate local writers

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI newsroom@appenmedia.com

Following a flurry of appearances by nationally acclaimed authors, October’s book events in North Fulton and Forsyth counties focus mostly on local writers.

And few Atlanta-area groups have more of a hyperfocus on hometown talent than A Novel Idea. Since 2015, ANI has supported experienced or emerging local writers by providing professional settings, promotions and book sales for author events.

ANI’s October function – a six-person presentation in Alpharetta – showcases the group’s newest undertaking: A launch initiative in collaboration with the Atlanta Writers Club. AWC members with new or recent releases are welcome to pitch them at one of ANI’s supper club-styled celebrations, where Bookmiser has copies to purchase. Currently held at Alpharetta’s Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern, the evenings start early with attendees dining and end with authors signing.

Thanks to ANI, readers need never stray far from home to hear about new releases from nearby authors.

Details about ANI’s Oct. 24 event and other upcoming book activities include:

Saturday, Oct. 7, Chika Unigwe. The multi-award winner will discuss her April release, "The Middle Daughter.” Noon. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770232.9331. www.read-it-again.com

Saturday, Oct. 7, Carlie Walker. Mix and mingle book launch with the author of “The Takedown.” 2 p.m. Free. Bookmiser, 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-509-5611. bookmiser. net/book-events.html

Saturday, Oct. 7, Sarah Holley. The professional speaker will weigh in on her new release, "Jesus, the Ultimate Ladies’ Man." 2 p.m. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232.9331. www.read-itagain.com

Thursday, Oct. 12, Fr. Charles L. Blanchard. A conversation with the author of “The Seeds of Self-Destruction or Success.” 5 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com

Saturday, Oct. 14, Rosalind and Maggie Bunn. Book launch for the

mother-daughter duo behind the “All Aboard” series, including “All Aboard, Tennessee!” State trivia and munchies. 11 a.m. Free. Bookmiser, 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-509-5611. bookmiser.net/bookevents.html

Saturday, Oct. 14, Piper Huguley. A meet and greet with the author of “By Her Own Design,” the story of Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves who designed and created Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress. Noon. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-7975566. Poeandcompanybookstore. com

Saturday, Oct. 14, MJ Pankey. Pankey will speak about her new title, "Epic of Helinthia.” 2 p.m. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232.9331. www.read-itagain.com

Saturday, Oct. 14, Acworth Book Festival. Presented by Acworth Cultural Arts, the 40-author event will feature many North Fulton and Forsyth writers. 10 a.m. Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee St., Acworth. acworthculturalarts.org

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2024 Book Club Preview. An event highlighting Penguin Publishing’s upcom -

ing must-reads, hosted by Atlanta Authors Series and presented by Bookmiser. 2 p.m. Free. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-509-5611. forl.net/ atlanta-authors

Saturday, Oct. 21, Laura Elizabeth. The author will sign “All is Now Lost: A Cozy Mystery Rooted in the South Carolina Lowcountry.” 2 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com

Tuesday, Oct. 24, Six Authors’ Book Launch. Presented by A Novel Idea, Dr. Martha Boone, Mark Beaver, Anne Echols, Aishah Hight, Brynn Barineau and Aysha Treadwell will launch new titles during a fun night of dining and discussion. Bookmiser will have copies of their books available to purchase. 7 p.m. Free. Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta. 770509-5611. anovelidea.us

Wednesday, Oct. 25, Delilah Dawson. Days before Halloween, Dawson will discuss her new young adult novel, “Midnight at the Houdini,” about a magical hotel. 7 p.m. Free. Johns Creek Books, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy Suite B500, Johns Creek. 770-696-9999. johnscreekbooks.com

Thursday, Oct. 26, Ken Holden. Bring your dog in costume for photos with the author of the “Maia’s Whimsical Adventures” books. 5 p.m. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com.

Sunday, Oct. 29, How to Talk Like Shakespeare Workshop. Amanda Rountree, improv teacher, storyteller, writer and puppeteer, will lead a fun workshop with Shakespearethemed games and exercises to teach adults the difference between “thees” and “thous.” 5:30 p.m. $40. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232.9331. www.read-itagain.com

Coming up:

Tuesday, Nov. 7, “Operation Tailwind: A Marine’s Experience in the Vietnam War.” Celebrating Veterans Day, local author and former Marine Barry Pencek will recall serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Free. 6:30 p.m. Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. 770-781-9840. forsythpl. org/event/8834281

To submit an author event for the upcoming month, email Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi at kathydesjardins3@ gmail.com by the 15th.

Local authors George Weinstein and Kim Conrey launch books during a recent A Novel Idea event.

Dr. Brent Taylor is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, and is certified by the Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine in the field of Vein Care.

He is an expert in skin cancer and melanoma treatment, endovenous laser ablation, minimally invasive vein procedures and cosmetics procedures such as Botox and injectables.

Kathryn is a certified physician assistant with over 18 years experience as a Dermatology PA. We are excited to welcome her, as she brings with her experience in general dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.

Her specialties include general dermatology such as acne, eczema, rashes, hair loss, full body skin exams, abnormal growths etc. Kathryn also specializes in cosmetic dermatology including lasers, injectables, micro-needling, PRP, facial peels, sclerotherapy for spider veins and at home skin care.

Merkel Cell A farewell to Jimmy Buffett

Brought to You by - Brent Taylor, MD, Premiere Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta

Tragically, Jimmy Buffett, the famous singer-songwriter, recently passed away of a skin cancer. It has been reported that he died of Merkel cell carcinoma, a very rare skin cancer, and many patients have been asking me about this cancer since his passing.

The good news is that Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is rare. Only about 3,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the United States, which is in contrast to about 100,000 cases of melanoma diagnosed each year.

Merkel cell carcinoma is named after the “Merkel cell” – a type of cell at the end of nerve endings in our skin and involved in our sense of touch.

Merkel cell carcinoma is likely so rare because Merkel cells themselves are rare, and it’s an odds or numbers game that drives skin cancer in most cases. Most of your skin is made up of keratinocytes – a cell type that stacks on itself, overlaps like bricks and makes up most of your skin. When keratinocytes become cancer, they make basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. In contrast, Merkel cells are scattered near nerve endings in our skin and make up a very small proportion of the cells in the epidermis.

Kathryn Filipek, PA-C

Imagine that sunshine in the form of ultraviolet rays is hitting your skin. Each ray has a chance of causing a mutation in the wrong gene in the cell that the ray of light happens to strike. You have a LOT more keratinocytes than you do Merkel cells, so the chance of a ray of UV light causing cancer in a keratinocyte is much higher than of a ray of light causing a bad mutation in a Merkel cell.

Some people are afraid of Merkel cell carcinoma because the tumor of a Merkel cell carcinoma is often a pink bump on the skin, and people have been trained to notice the brown or black growth of a melanoma but ignore a new pink bump. However, some melanomas are pink instead of brown or black. These pink melanomas are called “amelanotic melanomas”. In the past year, I have seen four cases of amelanotic melanoma

and one Merkel cell carcinoma. We shouldn’t ignore any new or changing bumps regardless of whether they are brown, black, pink, red, or any other color under the Sun. If you’re not sure what the new growth on your body is, have it evaluated by a medical professional. When in doubt, check it out.

From a scientific perspective, perhaps the most interesting feature of Merkel cell carcinoma is the role that a virus plays in its development. Up to 80% of cases are caused at least in part by infection with the Polyomavirus. This virus infects at least fifty percent of children by age ten and almost everyone by age twenty and usually appears to be a benign infection. At the moment, it appears unavoidable to become infected with this virus, and infection usually appears to have no negative consequences. We don’t get “sick” from it, and there’s no reason the average person would ever be tested for it. However, ultraviolet light, a failing immune system and infection with the polyomavirus account for the majority of Merkel cell carcinoma cases. The primary medicines used to treat Merkel cell carcinoma work by stimulating the immune system and making one’s own white blood cells better able to fight both infections and cancers. These “immunotherapy” medicines are a smart strategy given that Merkel cell carcinoma is usually both an infection and a cancer.

Like most cancers, Merkel cell carcinoma often has an excellent prognosis when caught early. The cure rate for Merkel cell carcinoma is higher than 75% when caught at its earliest stage. For the average person, Jimmy Buffett’s passing from Merkel cell carcinoma serves to reinforce the importance of already common behavior: If you have a history of sun exposure and risk factors, receive a regular skin exam; perform self-checks, and have a professional evaluate new or changing growths regardless of what color they are. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If we are conscientious and treat our problems early, we can all enjoy a few more cheeseburgers in this paradise before moving on to the next one.

Dr. Brent Taylor

Embracing Hope

Understanding empty nesters’ mental health during Suicide Awareness Month

As Suicide Awareness Month ends, it’s crucial to recognize the hidden struggles faced by empty nesters. This phase, marked by children leaving home, can bring profound emotional challenges. Research shows that empty nesters face higher rates of depression, with studies indicating that up to 20% experience significant symptoms.

Understanding the signs of suicide in older adults is essential:

• Verbal clues: Expressing thoughts of burden and the desire to end life or stating clear intentions of suicide.

• Behavioral clues: Prior suicide attempts or preparations, mood changes indicative of depression, giving away posses-

sions or making final arrangements, and shifts in coping mechanisms like religious interests or substance use. Some actions may indicate a sense of preparation.

• Situational clues: Major life changes, loss of significant relationships, serious illness, fear of becoming a burden, and financial insecurity are risk factors for suicide.

These signs should never be ignored. Early intervention and support are crucial to addressing these challenges. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or reach out to Summit Counseling Center at www.summitcounseling. org for a confidential session. Remember, you’re not alone, and help is just a call away. Together, we can find hope and strength.

Pain relieving Laser Therapy

Brought to you by - Johns Creek Physical Therapy

Having treated hundreds of patients over the past 6 years with Pain Relieving Laser Therapy, it’s not hard for me to appreciate how well it works. But if you’ve never tried it, trust me when I tell you…. you’re missing out!

Several years ago, John Deere ran a promotion on their zero turn lawn mowers. They used a fun tag line, “It’s not how fast you mow, it’s how well you mow FAST!” I wish I could come up with a similar tag line for Pain Relieving Laser Therapy because it can deliver pain relief in just a few minutes. It’s not uncommon for patients to have their pain be reduced by 50% on the first treatment.

How does it work? Pain Relieving Laser Therapy uses light energy to promote healing and reduce pain. Laser Therapy is FDA cleared to treat pain, inflammation, arthritis, and muscle spasms and is a great alternative to medications and injections.

The most common thing we hear after someone tries it for the first

time is “WOW!” I’m sure if you are just reading this article, you are probably thinking, “yeah, RIGHT??!! Nothing works that fast!” But don’t

take my word for it, call our office today and schedule your FREE TRIAL. The only thing you have to lose is your pain!

Johns Creek Physical Therapy 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite H Suwanee, GA 30024 770-622-5344

FREE Balance and Fall Prevention Workshop

Sponsored by JOHNS CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY

• Do you feel unsteady when you walk?

• Do you have periods of dizziness and don’t know why?

• Do you avoid going out because you are afraid you will fall?

• Are you thinking about or have you started using a cane or walker?

• Would you like to learn what you can do to improve your balance?

If you answered YES to any of these questions then you don’t want to miss the FREE BALANCE, DIZZINESS AND FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP on Tuesday, October 3 at 12:30 pm.

Death rates from falls among older adults have risen 31% over the last decade. Every year in the United States

At the workshop you will learn the TOP THREE factors that increase your risk of falling

1 out of 4 older adults has a fall. In fact, every 19 minutes an older adult dies due to a fall. Falls can cause fractures, head injuries and even emotional trauma that lead to a constant fear of falling again. But did you know that you can improve your balance and reduce your risk for falling?

Try out this quick self test for balance. How long can you stand on one leg? If it’s not more than 10 seconds you are at increased risk for falling.

If you would like to know more about improving your balance and reducing your risk of falling, you won’t want to

miss the FREE BALANCE, DIZZINESS AND FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP on Tuesday, October 3 at 12:30 pm.

At the workshop you will learn the TOP THREE factors that increase your risk of falling. You will also learn the #1 mistake people with balance deficits usually make that increase their fall risk. We will also discuss different ways you can be safer in your home and out in the community. Registration is FREE Register by calling 770-622-5344.

Johns Creek Physical Therapy 4060 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suite H Suwanee, GA 30024

Marc C. Stewart, PT

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Heart and Vascular Care welcomes Cardiologist Dr. Jigishu Dhabuwala to the practice

Brought to You byHeart and Vascular Care

With over 10 years of experience treating patients in Cumming, Alpharetta, Buford and beyond, Dr. Jigishu Dhabuwala has joined the physician team at Heart and Vascular Care.

With a passion to provide comprehensive, compassionate, high quality cardiovascular care in metro Atlanta and the surrounding North Georgia communities, Heart and Vascular Care has been a proud leader in the Cardiovascular community for the last 15 years.

Dr. Dhabuwala’s background being board-certified in interventional cardiology and as a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, allows him to be up to date on state-ofthe-art treatments and cutting-edge technology.

While the practice continues to grow in both size and service lines, Heart and Vascular Care is committed

to maintaining timely communication as well as being sure to nurture sincere patient-to-physician relationships.

“Dr. Dhabuwala had been practicing in the community for the past ten years. He is well-respected by his peers and colleagues, the hospital staff, and his patients and we are excited to have

him onboard,” says Dr. Scott Beach, Medical Director at Heart and Vascular Care.

All Heart and Vascular Care physicians, along with a full team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals, pride

themselves on providing the best care experience possible for each and every patient we see.

Call us at 678-513-2273 or book an appointment online at www. hvcmd.com to take control of your cardiovascular health today.

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Northern District announces August 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 August 31,2023, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

Rohan Srivatsa, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, whose project was the design and construction of three picnic tables at Bell Road Park.

Nikhil Perera, of Troop 1717, sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church, whose project was the design and construction of 15 custom food dollies, installing the dollies in a first-in first-out system to help better organize the pantry and then holding a food drive for the North Fulton County Charites and a food drive collecting 1,185 items.

Om Patel, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of two custom-built electric wheelchairs for two children in need.

Jack Janco, of Troop 431, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of four garden table planters on casters to allow for wheelchair or limited mobility participation in the Giving Garden at Roswell United Methodist Church.

Lakshan C Kumar, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, whose project was the design and construction of two benches and the restoration of five existing benches and tables for the North American Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta.

Nikolia S. Hagen, of Troop 432, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the renovation of pathways by removal the old, crushed gravel material and installing a paver stone flush to the ground. Efforts also included installation of a drainage pipe with a square water intake for the Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church.

Brew Moon Festival Transforms Downtown Alpharetta into a dance party

By LUKE GARDNER newsroom@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds of people partied on Milton Avenue in downtown Alpharetta Sept. 23, as the Brew Moon Festival returned for its 10th year.

While dining and dancing under Saturday night’s shimmering half-moon, participants enjoyed various beers, wines and cocktails. Attendees could buy individual tickets or entire tables, which were set up in the street in front of a large stage.

The bi-annual festival is hosted by The Alpharetta Business Association and features musical guests, food vendors and a wide variety of brews. Local Jekyll Brewing Company provided several of its signature brews, including Moon People, Southern Juice, Big Creek, Seven Bridges, Jack Town and Hop Dang Diggity.

Restaurants along Milton Avenue set up pop-up tents outside to sell wines and cocktails, offering anything from Sauvignon Blanc to margaritas.

“It’s a beer night for me,” said Matthew Hawley. “This is my second Brew Moon; my first was about three months ago. It’s fun! I would describe [the music tonight] as good classic dance music”

This year’s musical guest was The Rupert’s Orchestra, a 12-member band originally formed in 1987 to open Atlanta’s Rupert’s Nightclub. Today the band travels to various events across the Southeast performing musical numbers from classic rock and Motown to current hits.

The orchestra began around 7:30 p.m., starting out with classic hits by Earth, Wind, and Fire and Natalie Cole before venturing into more modern bops in the later hours, playing songs by Katie Perry, Daft Punk and Beyoncé.

Besides the local restaurants lining the street, food vendors set up tents and trucks to provide dining options to hungry patrons. Nothing Bundt Cakes provided their signature mini bundt cakes, while The Latin Stove offered various empanadas, and Auntie Vee’s Kitchen

offered mac and cheese, sandwiches and rice bowls.

Others brought snacks from home.

“This is my third or fourth Brew Moon,” said festivalgoer Alex Supinski.

“My neighbor is a member of the Alpharetta Business Association. We got a table. It’s awesome; we brought a cooler with a nice charcuterie spread and some desserts.”

A lot of work went into preparing the event, which drew around 2,000 people in June and slightly less on Saturday evening. The Alpharetta Business Association has roughly 30 members volunteer to work the event by manning the beer trailer and ticket tents, helping people purchase entry tickets at either end of the street and ushering people to the right seats.

“People like to support their local community,” said Joe Mraz, chair of the Brew Moon Volunteer Committee. “It’s a fun event in general with drinks and good music. Downtown Alpharetta has really grown over the last few years. It’s a fun but relaxing environment.”

Alpharetta’s first brewery, Jekyll Brewing, opened its doors in 2013 and has grown into a brand recognizable by beer connoisseurs across the state.

To learn more about the Brew Moon Festival visit Facebook.com/ BrewMoonFestAlpharetta/.

MISSION MARKET

Saturday Oct. 7 | 9am – 1pm

Treasures, Treasures, Treasures!

Come help support the mission and ministries of the church by shopping at Mission Market. Many gently used and donated items including household goods, toys, and tools. Items too numerous to list!

180 Academy Street (one block east off Alpharetta square)

PHOTOS BY LUKE GARDNER/APPEN MEDIA Brew Moon Festival takes place in the middle of Milton Avenue.

Attendees enjoy the music of The Rupert’s Orchestra.

PRESERVING THE PAST

The Lebanon community, a wee bit of lost history

and Houze Road. The first log cabin church and cemetery were built the following year on Houze Road. Circa 1840, the church built a clapboard sanctuary at the Ga. 9/Holcomb Bridge junction. In 1994, the city paid $1.8 million for the church property when the congregation was making plans to move to a new location on Crabapple Road.

BOB MEYERS

Trying to research the history of the Lebanon community in North Fulton is a little like trying to research Glocca Morra, the mystical Irish village hidden from view in the Finian’s Rainbow 1947 Broadway play and 1968 movie. We know that the Lebanon we are discussing today was real, but it left few traces of its existence. It is known that it was an important commercial community in the early 1800s centered around Vickery Creek (today’s Big Creek) on today’s Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell and that early settlers depended on Lebanon for goods and services. We also know that Lebanon was at some point absorbed into Roswell most likely circa 1932 when Milton County and Roswell merged into Fulton County.

First, a little history. In 1828, gold was discovered in Dahlonega which attracted settlers, prospectors and merchants to the area. In the gold lottery which began in October 1832 and ended in May 1833, the State of Georgia distributed lands to eligible white residents. In December 1832, the huge Cherokee County was divided into 10 smaller counties. One of them was Cobb County which included Roswell, Lebanon and the surrounding area. These developments interested pioneers such as businessman Roswell King. In May 1838, he bought land to establish a textile mill that was incorporated in 1839 as the Roswell Manufacturing Company. The company was very successful. He offered home sites and investment opportunities to his friends and associates from coastal Georgia. King and his friends constructed impressive homes for themselves, cottages and apartments for mill workers, and a school for children.

The city of Roswell’s growth has been well documented over the years, but not nearly as much is known about Lebanon, even though it was a thriving crossroads community that predated Roswell and was quite large. It extended roughly from where Big Creek goes under Holcomb Bridge Road near Ga. 400 to Ga. 9 and then north for more than a mile.

The centerpiece of the community was a general store operated by brothers Clark Howell (1811-1882) and Archibald Howell (1814-1903). The store provided credit to some 300 families in the Roswell area including Roswell King. Lebanon was selected for

a U.S. Post Office in 1833, a few months after Alpharetta’s post office was opened and before Roswell obtained its post office.

In 1858 the Lebanon postal designation was changed to Alpharetta after the area became Milton County the previous year, perhaps a sign that Alpharetta and Roswell would become the dominant communities.

Near the Lebanon post office was a cotton gin owned by Robert Thompson, great-great grandfather of Aubrey Morris, celebrated reporter for many years with the Atlanta Journal and WSB radio who was born in Lebanon.

Lebanon also boasted a grist mill, sawmill, tannery and blacksmith shop. A bridge at Big Creek burned down in 1909, according to Linda Mansell Martin whose book, “The Great Generation of Mansell’s of North Georgia,” chronicles the history of the family.

There was also a great deal of activity at the other end of the Lebanon community where today’s Ga. 9 and Holcomb Bridge Road intersect. At the corner, perched on a hill was the Lebanon Baptist Church. The church was organized in 1836 by Amariah Hembree who lived near Hembree Road

In 1998, a controversy arose about the church property’s future, which by then was in the center of a thriving commercial district. A citizens group wanted to refurbish the church to create “an oasis of beauty” in the midst of commercial development. Aubrey Morris was quoted in the Atlanta Constitution as saying “It’s absolutely essential to save this church and establish it as an historic park…It is the bedrock of Roswell history. It would be sad if dollars carry more weight than history.”

The city maintained that the land was too valuable and sold the property, illustrating the age-old struggle between historic preservation and economic development. In 1996, the church purchased 28 acres on Crabapple Road which is its current home.

Ga. 9 north of Holcomb Bridge Road developed into significant farms and related businesses largely thanks to Robert Henry Mansell (1873-1950) who owned a 700-acre farm between the Holcomb Bridge/Ga. 9 intersection and Houze Road. Around 1948, Robert and his wife Maude Dorris Mansell (1883-1977) divided the land among their children who operated farms and various businesses along Ga. 9, including Sun Valley Beach Park founded by Joe Mansell (1906-1997). The Mansell Brothers Feeds store was operated by brothers Walton (19121990)-and CB (1916-2004) Mansell at Ga. 9 and Houze Road. They also owned Egg Acres across the street. Linda M. Martin notes that Robert H. Mansell, his son-in-law Jason Henry Matthews (1894-1983) and brother James Howell Mansell (1877-1970) owned the Lebanon Cotton Gin and Lumber Company at the “Lebanon Curve” where Houze Road joins H-9.

Online references to these businesses and farms frequently identified them as being in Lebanon even in the 1950s and 1960s.

Like the fabled Glocca Morra, Lebanon does not exist anymore, or does it?

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.

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PHOTOS BY MANSELL FAMILY/PROVIDED

The Mansell brothers, from left, Joe, Earl, Walton and CB at the funeral of their father Robert Henry Mansell in May 1950. Joe, Walon, and CB operated businesses along Ga. 9 in the Lebanon community, now Roswell. Earl preferred to be a farmer.

The Mansell Brothers Feeds store and mill on Ga. 9 and Houze Road in the Lebanon community was operated by Walton and CB Mansell who also owned Eggs Acres across the street which operated for many years. This picture was taken in the 1950s when the area was still called Lebanon even though it was in the city of Roswell.

Thinking about Fall planting? Consider planting a gardenia.

When you think of fall planting, you might ask, “What is my favorite shrub?” Without hesitation, I would answer: gardenias, with hydrangeas as a close second. I love any plant that flowers, but why gardenias?

Gardenias have five traits many gardeners are looking for:

• They are evergreens, meaning they do not lose their leaves in the winter. This is a plus when the shrub can be seen from the road.

• They produce white, fragrant flowers.

• They come in three sizes.

• They are deer-resistant and suffer from few, if any diseases.

• Most varieties will grow in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. Caution: make sure you read the plant tag and purchase only plants that are cold hardy for zone 7.

When I was a child growing up in Pennsylvania, my dad would give my sister and me a corsage every Easter to wear with our new Easter outfit. My favorite corsage flower was always the gardenia because of its enticing smell. As a child, I assumed they came from some exotic foreign location since they did not grow in any Pennsylvania gardens. What a pleasant surprise when I moved to Georgia and found that I could plant them in my garden! Most gardenias thrive in planting zones 7-10b, but some species, are not as cold hardy, and are suggested for zones 8-11. Most of North Fulton County is in zone 7b, and the rest of Fulton County in zones 7b and 8a. A word of caution: Recently some horticulturalists based on global warming concerns and increasing seasonal temperatures, have identified North Fulton County as zone 8a. The reason I add caution to this change in the planting zone of our area to zone 8 is our unpredictable winters.

Last winter and spring are a good example. The winter was exceptionally mild, but do you remember December 23 and December 24, 2022? On December 23, the temperatures in North Fulton County reached a low of 8 degrees, and the following night a record low of 6 degrees! The combination of these two nights of extreme, cold weather took its toll on many of our favorite landscape shrubs, especially shrubs designated for planting zone 8!

Now fast forward to March 2023 — more bad weather news for Georgia

gardeners and farmers. The beginning of March was glorious and many of the spring flowering, fruit and ornamental trees as well as bushes bloomed earlier than expected. Then the unexpected happened! Two nights of devasting, below-freezing weather. On March 20, 2023, the temperature dropped to 24 degrees! It is estimated that 95% of the Georgia peach crop was lost. In response, the federal government recognized the financial loss to Georgia farmers and declared a natural disaster in 18 Georgia counties!

Home gardeners soon determined a large number of azaleas, lorepetalum, hydrangeas, camellias and gardenias suffered the consequences of the combination of the December record lows and the March freeze. With the increased temperatures in March 2023, the dormant perennials and shrubs were enticed out of their winter sleep and they began to form new leaves. All of the fragile, new leaves died as well as many of the older leaves. All of my hydrangeas that had just begun to form their leaves suffered the consequences of the two nights of freezing March temperatures. Thankfully, my hostas were still in dormancy and new leaves had not yet formed. Many of my friends and fellow Master Gardeners lost some of their landscaping plants. My daughter planted two shrubs in her yard in October of 2022, and both died. Personally, I am glad I followed the “wait and see “policy because I am happy to report most of the plants I declared dead in March miraculously recovered and started again to form new leaves and new growth by May.

Back to my favorite plants, gardenias. If you need to plant a new shrub and have a partially sunny location, gardenias might be the right choice. Begin by determining where you need to add or replace a shrub. Because gardenias come in three sizes, they can be used in a variety of locations.

The smallest variety, called Gardenia radicans, will grow no taller or wider than 3 to 4 feet. Radicans have a 2-inch, double, white flower that blooms throughout May and again in August and will fill your yard with a lovely fragrance.

Another variety that I highly suggest is Gardenia jasminoides “Frostproof.” This variety is the most cold-tolerant of the gardenias and will survive in planting zone 7, whereas some varieties of gardenias are less cold hardy and are suggested for zone 8-10. “Frostproof” gardenias grow

About the author

This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Carole MacMullan, a master gardener and a Milton resident. She taught biology for 35 years in the Pittsburgh area. In 2012 after moving to Milton, Carole completed the Master Gardener training program and joined the North Fulton Master Gardeners and the Milton Garden Club. Carole uses her teaching skills to create a variety of presentations on gardening topics for the NFMG Lecture Series and Speakers Bureau. She also volunteers weekly at the Assistance League of Atlanta (ALA) thrift store and acts as chair of their Links to Education scholarship program. Her favorite hobbies are gardening, hiking, biking, and reading.

Top left: Three different sizes of gardeniaradicans, ‘Frostproof’, and ‘August Beauty’

Top right: Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Moon’ with 3-inch, double-petaled flower

Bottom left: Double flower-Gardenia jasminoides radicans-2-inch, double flower

Bottom right: Photo 2-Gardenia flower-single petaled flower

up to 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide and are considered medium-sized gardenias. In addition, they have an eye appealing, 2–3-inch, double flower that blooms in May and early June with sporadic, recurring blooms throughout the summer and early Fall.

If you have a location for one of the tallest varieties of gardenia, I suggest Gardenia jasminoides “August Beauty.” At maturity, they will grow 4 to 6 feet tall and will draw your attention with their explosion of 3-inch, white, double-petalled flowers that bloom in May or early June.

Here is another suggestion that I discovered on a recent visit to a garden center, Gardenia hybrid “Leefiv”’ with the common name Diamond Spire. This newly introduced medium-height hybrid has a narrow upright form which is desirable in many locations. It will grow at maturity to 3 to 4 feet tall and a compact 3 feet wide, grows in zone 7-10 and is a rebloomer. Its single, white flowers bloom in May, take a break and bloom again in August and early September.

Although the plant tags indicate that gardenias will grow in sun in Georgia, they prefer partial sun. Avoid full sun because they will suffer in the long, hot summer months and their leaves will show signs of stress and lose their lustrous, green color. Shady locations are also to be avoided since they will not flower and possibly

Learn more

• https://www.gardenia.net/plant/ gardenia

• http://www.southernliving.com/ garden/southern-gardening-gardenia

• Emily Jones, “Amid peach crisis, Georgia citrus farms pass winter test”, Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 26, 2023. Page A10.

• Walter Reeves, “Hardiness Zones - Which one are we in?” https:// www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ hardiness-zones-which-one-are-wein/#:~:text=Georgia%20was

die. For maximum growth, make sure you test the pH of the soil before you plant a gardenia. Gardenias as well as azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias prefer acidic soil, with a pH between 5 and 6. I would also suggest fertilizing gardenias with an acidic fertilizer in the spring after the blossoms die and the spring blooming season is complete.

Happy Fall planting!

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Will your next read take you to coastal South Carolina or to Europe?

Through reading I was fortunate enough to visit both in one week—South Carolina in a cozy mystery and Europe in a nonfiction book about a traveling cat. What do these books have in common beyond the ability to transport you to a new locale? Both were inspired by an author’s passion.

that her husband’s sudden death puts paid to that dream. The pithy description has stayed in my mind. “Then, on one unseasonably cold morning in April, I woke up and Rob did not.”

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“All is Now Lost” by Laura Elizabeth

When I read the opening pages, I was suddenly standing outside of Books & Brew, a new bookshop on Mongin Island. An ocean breeze and a bookshop on a lazy, laid-back island? I was hooked.

The inspiration for this fictional island comes from the author’s many visits to Daufuskie Island, off the coast of South Carolina. I’ve heard of it and seen the signs for the ferry on my visits to Hilton Head, but never made it across the water to visit. Now I finally have, thanks to Book I in Laura Elizabeth’s new mystery series.

The main character is a successful Atlanta businesswoman who had long planned to retire to Mongin with her husband. It’s not a spoiler to let you know

The author’s husband is alive and well, so it’s not a tragic death that inspired the novel. It’s her dismay at the island’s deterioration. A July article in “Babson Magazine” captures the circumstances that led Laura Elizabeth to put pen to paper.

“One Woman’s Mission to Help Save a Neglected Resort” describes the island’s current state, and the author’s efforts to turn back the clock.

“For 15 years, the Melrose Resort has waited for a second chance. A once vibrant vacation spot sitting on the Atlantic Ocean, it is now a shell of its former self, 400 lonely acres on secluded Daufuskie Island in South Carolina.”

For a description of her efforts to return the island to its former idyllic state, check out the article at https:// entrepreneurship.babson.edu/help-savea-resort/.

The novel isn’t about her mission. It’s an ode to a place she loves wrapped in the trappings of a cozy mystery. Read it for the descriptions of sunsets and marsh views. Read it for intriguing details about

searching for rare books and stocking a bookshop.

“Nala’s World” by Dean Nicholson

The idea of an author having a passion made this book pop to mind. I read the enchanting tale when it came out in 2020. On a quest to bicycle around the world, Dean Nichols found an abandoned kitten in the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia. The thirty-year-old Scotsman rescued her, named her Nala, and became an Instagram sensation. His pics of Nala riding in the bicycle basket and on his shoulders made millions smile. They cycled and camped their way through country after country. Nala even had a pet passport.

Now, with a knee injury limiting Dean’s cycling, he and Nala travel in Nessie, a VW camper van. I follow them on Instagram and know he hopes one day to return to cycling. As I write this, they’re in Estonia, country #34 for Nala. I can’t get enough of them on Instagram @1bike1world.

But he didn’t stop at rescuing Nala. Traveling in Serbia this spring, Dean found a partially paralyzed, abandoned dog on the side of the road and took her to a local vet. Months later, the dog, who’d been shot, learned to walk again and was adopted by a loving family. Yasuki’s

care involved extensive vet care and physiotherapy, all paid for by a GoFundMe account started by Dean. As that tale unfolded, his followers alerted him to other abandoned dogs and he worked to find homes for as many as he could.

What inspired Dean Nicholson to write “Nala’s World”? I don’t have an answer to that question, but it’s clear he has a passion for animals. I imagine the proceeds from the book initially helped to fund his travels. Now, he’s leveraging his followership to fund animal rescue efforts worldwide. I think he found his calling.

I’m hoping for a sequel to “Nala’s World” with more detail than I can get from following Instagram posts, and I’ve just ordered Nala’s 2024 calendar. Knowing that “All profits go to animal and environmental charities around the world” warms my heart.

Two books. Two passions. Which one strikes your fancy? Perhaps both.

Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest in Dunwoody and Bookmiser in East Cobb or on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ KathyManosPennAuthor/.

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concerns with some of the actions, including the hiring of the consultant, and other issues along those lines,” Jamison said. “I believe this was kind of the last straw.”

Appen Media earlier reported that Mohrig sent a number of personal requests to Krokoff to interview the city’s first election consultant, Vernetta Nuriddin, former vice chair of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. Nuriddin was fired in August without open council discussion. But, in emails obtained by Appen Media, she admitted to regularly deleting city communications that would have been subject to open records requests. Records also showed that city staff called attention to Nuriddin’s misinterpretation of state election code on multiple occasions.

Krokoff described the subject of the potential investigation as “the totality,” to exceed Mohrig’s claim of being hacked. But he doesn’t know the full scope.

“I don’t know that it begins and ends with Rick,” he said.

Milton’s city charter grants

the mayor authority to launch an investigation into the conduct of city affairs, but Jamison opted to solicit council support.

According to a Sept. 13 email, Councilwoman Carol Cookerly initiated the request that Krokoff investigate “this situation” following Mohrig’s persistent claim of being hacked, despite the city having concluded the contrary. Cookerly added concerns about city staff resources being “consumed to assist in what seems like a coverup – for whatever reason.”

In a responsive email later that afternoon, Councilwoman Juliette Johnson voiced her “full support” for the investigation.

“This issue was brought to us by Rick, himself,” Johnson wrote. “I would hate to see it fade away without repercussions like has happened with previous problems he has created.”

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Jamison emphasized the uncertainty of conducting such an investigation because Milton Police are pursuing their own inquiry into Mohrig’s report that his city email account had been hacked.

Jamison said he wanted to wait to see what the police have to say, but

also cautioned against wasting city resources.

“As of right now, taxpayer money is a big, big deal,” Jamison said. “City resources are a big, big deal, and I think that is something we need to be very cognizant of if [the council wants] to move forward with [the investigation.]”

Krokoff already expects that legal expenses for this election will more than exhaust the 10 percent contingency allocated within the city’s election budget, reported to be around $102,000.

But that’s not all.

In just the past two weeks, he said the city has had to hire several more poll workers after an internal mock election showed the need for more tabulators. An open mock election is expected to take place before Oct. 16 when early voting begins.

While Krokoff is typically more hands-on with Milton Police matters, he said he’s sitting out this time around because of recent accusations against him, “mostly by people outside of City Hall.”

“The only reason I’m interested in the outcome is so we can close this chapter and move on,” Krokoff said. “If the council wants to do something at that point, they can, but I am keeping very, very far from it.”

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