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By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After nearly 20 years of outsourcing its Public Works Department, the City of Johns Creek is looking to pave its own way.
At its Dec. 9 meeting, the City Council terminated its contracts with CH2M, the engineering firm responsible for providing Public Works staffing, acquired by Jacobs Solutions in 2017.
Council members took turns thanking Jacobs staff for their work over the years. During the public comment portion of the item,
Vice President and Global Director of Operations Jon Mantay also shared remarks about the company’s relationship with Johns Creek.
“As a local government practitioner, I've known … the importance of providing quality service, and we applaud the city,” Mantay said. “If you want to self-perform those services, that is something that we see and we respect … I simply want to say thank you … We made great strides together.”
Jacobs employees working for Johns Creek have secured more than $50 million in state and federal grants aligned with city projects. The city intends to offer them a permanent place, under a new allocation chart that adds two dozen full-time Public Works positions.
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Toro Development’s Medley unveils new slate of retailers
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Four retailers, one restaurant and a neighborhood grocer have signed on to Medley, the 43acre mixed-use site coming to the Johns Creek Town Center.
Medley will encompass 150,000 square feet of walkable retail, restaurant and entertainment space, a 175-key boutique hotel, 110,000 square feet of lifestyle office, 750 multifamily residences, 133 townhomes and an activated 25,000-square-foot plaza.
The development also features a four-story office building that is being renovated and incorporated into the master plan to create a workplace. The newest additions bring the retail mix up to 25 brands and the project to almost 75-percent leased.
New retailers include:
• Sephora, a leader in prestige omni-retail with the purpose of creating an inviting beauty shopping experience featuring
more 400 brands and expertly trained beauty advisors.
• Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill, a locally owned restaurant designed as a warm, neighborhood meeting place, known for its meat, seafood and pasta fare and award-winning wine. This will be the second location for the executive chef and founder Darren Henderson, with his first in downtown Alpharetta.
• High Country Outfitters, an Atlanta-based outdoor apparel retailer with almost 50
years of experience carrying more than 100 top brands such as Patagonia, Free Fly, On Running, Vuori and YETI.
• BODYROK, a fitness studio featuring 45-minute Pilates-inspired, full-body, strength training group classes on the custom BODYROK reformer. This will be the second location for local owner, Anne Brandenburg, following her first at Southern Post in Roswell.
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Ex-employee arrested for taking cash from till
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested a 34-year-old Cumming man Dec. 2 for stealing cash from a business he once worked for.
The store manager told police the suspect reached into the cash drawer, and after an audit, it was discovered he had taken more than $100.
The manager said he had been outside the business, walked in and saw the suspect standing behind the register, according to the incident report. When the manager yelled at the suspect, the man fled on State Bridge Road.
The suspect had been criminally trespassed as an ex-employee.
Police detained the suspect on State Bridge Road and brought him back to the location. They reported finding the stolen cash on the suspect and turned it over to the business, the report says.
Police charged the suspect with robbery and criminal trespass, then transported him to the North Fulton County Jail.
— Amber Perry
Computer security scam takes man for thousands
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported to police Dec. 3 that he had been scammed by someone claiming to be from a cybersecurity software company.
The man received an email that said his plan was expiring and that he would need to renew it in order to
keep his computer protected, according to the incident report.
He located a number, which he called to speak with a representative. The man said he felt that the rep was threatening to lock his computer and prevent him from using it, before he agreed to wire at least $2,600.
He made three transfers.
Police said when the man opened the initial email, the suspects gained access to his computer which allowed him to see the program he had open. At the time, the man was working on his Fidelity account and the suspects were able to transfer $15,000 from the investment account into his bank account.
The man told police he believed the $15,000 was still in his account and that he was working to move it back into his Fidelity account.
— Amber Perry
Couple lose payment In online rental scam
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported to police Dec. 5 that she and her husband had been defrauded in an online rental scam.
The woman told police she used Facebook Marketplace to contact a listing agent for a residence, and when she and her husband arrived at the home, the listing agent sent them a code via cell phone to open the lockbox and enter the residence.
After the tour, the pair wanted to proceed with the rental, and the agent asked for a $300 Zelle payment that would go toward the application fee.
The woman said she sent the money and filled out an application that was sent by the agent, which called for the Social Security number of everyone intending to live there. She told police she added the Social Security numbers for her and her husband, two children and cousins.
The agent said they could move into the residence and to pay him for
half the rent for the first month. The woman, growing suspicious, did not pay the rent.
She told police the month has past and she never heard back from the agent, who was identified by name. Police were unable to verify the suspect’s name and phone number.
— A mber Perry
Woman reports fraud through online scam
ROSWELL, Ga. — An 86-year-old Roswell resident reported financial identity fraud after finding herself the victim of a Facebook-based scam Dec. 5.
The victim told officers she received a message from a Facebook friend Dec. 3 claiming that she was a part of a decentralized hedge fund program.
Officers said the scam involved the promise of $150,000 if participants send a certain amount of money to qualify.
The following day, the victim said she asked the Facebook friend how to get the money, which involved buying three $250 Xbox gift cards.
Officers said the victim was instructed to send the gift card numbers to a person who used a pseudonym.
The victim said once she sent the third card, she was instructed to buy another in order to receive the $150,000 because the transaction “did not work.”
The victim said she made a fourth purchase at CVS before calling her financial adviser about the situation. The police report did not disclose exactly how much the victim lost.
An officer said he read the victim’s Facebooks messages with the suspect and determined her Facebook account had been hacked.
The officer said he showed the victim how to block the account and avoid similar situations in the future.
— Hayden Sumlin
Fulton County Schools lists schools accepting transfers
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County Schools has identified 80 schools that can accept transfer students for the 2025-26 school year under the Change of School Assignment process.
The process, governed by School Board “Policy JBCD,” took effect in August. It allows student transfers for any reason. Previously, students had to file with a hardship or through options made available by state law.
Only schools with available space, defined as 95-percent enrollment or below stated capacity over a three-year projection, are COSA-eligible.
The application deadline is Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Acceptance or denial decisions for COSA applications are expected to be emailed in late January. If the application is approved, parents must respond by the stated deadline to have their child enrolled at the new school in 2025-26.
For more information or to apply, visit https://www. fultonschools.org.
— Amber Perry
Accepting schools
High
Alpharetta High School
Banneker High School
Cambridge High School
Centennial High School
Chattahoochee High School
Johns Creek High School
North Springs High School
Northview High School
Riverwood High School
Tri-Cities High School
Middle
Autrey Mill Middle School
Camp Creek Middle School
Crabapple Middle School
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Haynes Bridge Middle School
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Hopewell Middle School
McNair Middle School
Paul D. West Middle School
Renaissance Middle School
Ridgeview Middle School
Sandtown Middle School
Sandy Springs Middle School
Taylor Road Middle School
Woodland Middle School
Elementary
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
Alpharetta Elementary School
A. Philip Randolph Elementary School
Asa G. Hilliard Elementary School
Barnwell Elementary School
Bethune Elementary School
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
Brookview Elementary School
Campbell Elementary School
Cliftondale Elementary School
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
College Park Elementary School
Conley Hills Elementary School
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
Creek View Elementary School
Dolvin Elementary School
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
Esther Jackson Elementary School
Evoline C. West Elementary School
Feldwood Elementary School
Findley Oaks Elementary School
Gullatt Elementary School
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School
Hapeville Elementary School
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School
High Point Elementary School
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Housing market report confounds economists
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
ATLANTA — This may be the time for prospective homebuyers to call an agent.
John Hunt, chief analyst and principal of MarketNsight, says current mortgage rates at around 6.5 percent are keeping home sales below prepandemic levels, despite a chance that rates will climb next year.
Because of a drop-off in economic activity amid an uncertain election cycle, pending home sales are increasing with mortgage rates. Hunt calls this “opposite world,” because home sales should decrease as mortgage rates increase, which was the case in 2022-23.
Economists generally consider a balanced housing market as having six months of supply. Hunt said Atlanta has about three and a-half months today, up from less than 30 days in December 2021.
Speaking at the virtual Dec. 12 MarketWatch with industry professionals and economic forecasters Hunt said that while mortgage rates have dipped slightly, a shortage of housing supply is keeping costs high for buying a home.
“Less inventory is going to equal higher prices; it’s just like 2020 all over again, the pandemic housing boom,” he said. “It’s the definition of insanity; we did not address the right problem, which is the supply side.”
Hunt said he can sound like a broken record while harping on the lack of housing affordability across the country.
“It is an indisputable fact that we have a housing shortage of epic proportions in this country,” he said. “Attainable housing is the defining issue of our time.”
He offers prospective buyers valuable insight into market trends and industry professionals advice on how to get sales done.
When 30-year fixed mortgage rates breached 5.25 percent in June 2022, the short-lived pandemic housing boom turned into a 20-month wait for inventory to recover.
While higher mortgage rates kept homeowners on their lots, prospective buyers left the market because of inflationary pressure on home prices, less inventory and the declining value of their dollars.
Since 2019, Atlanta home prices in November are up 62 percent, hitting a record-high of $540,000 in June.
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Zoning and land use regulations are the crux of the problem. We’ve been underbuilding for decades in this country.”
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their investment create wealth, while prospective buyers saw their chances of doing the same diminish.
Unlike the Great Recession’s housing bubble, analysists say there is no lack of demand or oversupply in the market.
It’s good news for the health of the U.S. economy and homeowners, but prospective buyers are largely unable to afford the homes available in the market, Hunt said. He encourages people to drive until they qualify.
The problem is lower rates lead to higher demand for homes, which keeps their already historically low supply at a high price point.
“Zoning and land use regulations are the crux of the problem,” Hunt said. “We’ve been underbuilding for decades in this country.”
In April 2020, Hunt and his team were the first in the nation to call the bottoming out of housing demand in the U.S. economy.
By May 2021, MarketNSight’s weekly analysis was reporting builders intentionally slowing sales of new homes as the housing supply hit a nationwide low.
The purpose of the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes between March 2022 and July 2023 was to squash demand in the U.S. economy, but Hunt said price points for homes did not come down as a result.
When the Fed cut its primary interest rate from a 20-year high in September, mortgage rates started climbing, which means more Americans cannot qualify for a mortgage and down payment.
Hunt pointed to comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell in September, echoing his analysis and saying the Fed cannot fix high prices in the U.S. housing market, which are due to a lack of supply.
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Locals join effort to change state flower
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The Georgia Native Plant Society is supporting an effort during the 2025 General Assembly to change Georgia’s state flower to the sweetbay magnolia.
The Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata) has been the state flower for more than a century.
Several organizations and leaders across the state are advocating to change Georgia’s state flower from the invasive species to the native sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).
The Georgia Native Plant Society encourages all citizens to contact their state legislators and encourage them to support the change.
When state legislators and Gov. Nathaniel Harris approved the state’s official “floral emblem” in the summer of 1916, it was believed the Cherokee rose was indigenous to Georgia.
In fact, the Cherokee rose is indigenous to China and southeastern Asia. It was introduced to North America sometime in the 1700s.
Cherokee legend incorporates the flower into the 1838 Trail of Tears, where elders said the flower would grow where
tears fell during the march to Oklahoma. You can still find the roses along the route the tribe took.
The Georgia Native Plant Society views the current state flower differently than Georgians did a century ago. They say Cherokee and other Native Americans relied on Georgia’s native plants to survive.
The myth that the rose was special to the Cherokee people was popularized years after the tribe was forced to leave the state during the infamous Trail of Tears and has no basis in fact, the Georgia Native Plant Society says. Furthermore, the Georgia Cherokee Community Alliance supports removing the rose as the state flower and encourages a native plant that was known by their people for the thousands of years they lived in Georgia.
Additional organizations are also supporting the change including Birds Georgia, the Georgia Invasive Species Council and the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Statewide organizations want to rectify what they call a century-old mistake and join the 80 percent of U.S. states with an indigenous state flower.
Michael Cowan, who serves as the society’s advocacy chair, is a Dunwoody
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The sweetbay magnolia, common throughout the Atlantic coast in the southeastern United States, is making a push to replace the Cherokee rose as the Georgia state flower. The Georgia Native Plant Society is leading a charge to support the effort during next year’s General Assembly.
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resident and a recipient of the city’s 2022 Sustainability Hero award. He helped overhaul the city’s Sustainability Plan, initiated Dunwoody’s efforts to become a Bee City USA, and established a partnership with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to monitor water quality for the local watershed.
Cowan said the key is to have the bill introduced early in the legislative session, so it passes amid more salient items. He said once people understand the context of the change, they get on board.
The Georgia Native Plant Society says state Rep. Deborah Silcox of Sandy Springs and Sen. Rick Williams of Milledgeville plan to introduce the required legislation in each chamber next year. The society says both recognize the symbolic importance of an indigenous state flower.
“The Cherokee rose was adopted as the state flower in 1916 under the incorrect assumption that it was native to the state and a legacy of the Cherokee people — it is neither,” Silcox said. “Georgia is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world with so many beautiful native flowers … We deserve a state flower from Georgia.”
The sweetbay magnolia is a small, evergreen understory tree with a wonderfully fragrant and beautiful white flower. It is native to Georgia and can be found growing
wild in much of the state.
The society says invasive species, like the Cherokee rose, create costly control problems for Georgia farmers and homeowners. The sweetbay magnolia is the host plant for the state butterfly — the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail — and its flower supports many other pollinators.
Ellen Honeycutt, board chair of the Georgia Native Plant Society, said indigenous plants are the keystone for the state’s ecosystem.
“Loss of native plant habitat is perhaps the biggest cause of species decline today,” she said. “Without the native host plants, we don’t have the insects like caterpillars and butterflies that support the birds and all the other animals that are vital to sustaining a balanced ecosystem.”
While the Cherokee Rose is not sold or encouraged as a landscaping plant because of its invasive tendencies, the sweetbay magnolia is widely available and can be planted in all regions of the state.
“It would be great to have a state flower that Georgians can buy from local nurseries and feel good about planting on their property” Stuart Cofer, owner of Cofer’s Home & Garden Showplace in Athens, told the Georgia Native Plant Society.
All Georgians are encouraged to reach out to their local legislators and urge them to support a state flower from Georgia.
For more information, visit the Georgia Native Plant Society’s website at gnps.org/ conservation/advocacy.
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Dementia day care offers peace of mind to patients, families
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Twice a week at the Bethwell Community Center, Laila Stamer and her team at The Tulip Place offer personalized care for those with dementia.
For members of The Tulip Place and their families who often care for them around the clock, Mondays and Wednesdays are special. The group meets from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a wide range of symptoms affecting people’s ability to perform everyday activities on their own. Common symptoms include behavior changes and a decline in memory.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, marked by symptoms that accelerate over time, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Members of The Tulip Place range in age from 63 to 98. It is rare for someone to develop dementia symptoms before age 65.
There were 10 members at the Wednesday, Dec. 11 session. Each group kicks off the same way. Members spend the first 30 minutes enjoying a cup of decaf coffee, laughing and trading stories and experiences.
Everyone in the group takes turns going around the table, introducing themselves and talking about why they love coming to the Bethwell Community Center.
Greg, a retired Air Force pilot who specialized in aerial refueling, spoke Dec. 11 about his time in the service and recounted the intensity of some of his experiences.
Dave, sitting to Greg’s left, also served in the armed forces. Ohio State Buckeyes football immediately became a conversation topic. The Tulip Place stays in the moment with its members.
“I think it’s a wonderful place for people who have the same thing,” Dave said. “These ladies are part of my family now.”
All aspects of care
What makes The Tulip Place so unique is Stamer and her staff. Tara Samples, activities and
More importantly at The Tulip Place, staff makes sure members have a sense of belonging in the group, which sometimes does more for a person with dementia than anything else.
Stigma is hurdle for people living with dementia, but The Tulip Place fights it by holistically supporting families through monthly educational programming. Respect and dignity come first before all the laughing, chatting and fun can manifest.
Stamer said many spouses think they can handle full-time care before symptoms become too much to handle. The education helps them learn what to look for, who can help and that they’re not alone.
The Tulip Place’s dementia day care costs $150 per session, or $25 per hour. Medicare and Medicaid do not cover respite hours for individuals living with dementia, making affordability difficult for some.
Stamer said there’s a pilot program underway to explore future coverage. With a staff-to-member ratio of 4-to-1, it’s a great deal for those who can afford it.
When the group was asked what keeps them coming back every week and why they enjoy being together, everyone smiled. That answers the question.
Over the past six months, group members have gotten to know one another. They smile, shake hands and talk about whatever is in front of them, whether it be a football or a canvass.
The severity of dementia in the group is not entirely consistent. Spouses care for members, which means dropping them off twice a week with the team at The Tulip Place.
engagement director, works along with Genevieve Harrowing to support social, cognitive, physical, creative and musical activities throughout the day.
Staff ensures the group is fed lunch, often based on the Mediterranean diet, which is associated with bolstering cognitive function.
Stamer, founder and program director of The Tulip Place, said patients ask their spouses if they’re going to group almost every day. She said their spouses have a similar question, why can’t the program run five days a week?
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From left, staff at The Tulip Place, Tara Samples, activities and engagement director; Genevieve Harrowing, activities coordinator and social media manager; and Laila Stamer, founder and program director, get ready to welcome members to its biweekly dementia day care program at Bethwell Community Center.
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Tulip Place opened in May to serve interested families and patients.
Stamer and her staff are certified dementia practitioners with extensive experience providing care and a deep understanding of the disease.
Continuing family practice
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Stamer has a quarter century of experience helping families deal with dementia. Since her professor opened the firstever “dementia day center” at the University of Amsterdam in the late 1990s, Stamer’s passion for helping families struggling with dementia care has not wavered.
“This is a project that comes from the Netherlands, and I didn’t know if it was going to work here,” Stamer said, her accent and a warm smile sneaking through. “We started a little bit, but then COVID came … we just picked it back up again recently.”
Because she wasn’t sure if the program would take off in America, Stamer decided to start renting the community center off Hopewell Road from the City of Milton.
The building’s open layout and homey feel makes the perfect spot for a dementia day care.
Todd, one of The Tulip Place members, spent his Air Force career building hospitals across the globe for the military.
“What takes away from your life is when you don’t have this,” Todd said, gesturing to the men and women sitting around him. “Now, I can’t remember much over the past two months, but I think it really makes a difference.”
Several members are veterans. One is a former attorney for the Atlanta Braves. Lee, who just became a grandmother, is traveling to Denver soon.
If any member forgets one of their accomplishments, Stamer and her staff are there to remind them. It’s what makes The Tulip Place special.
The National Institute on Aging says scientists have made tremendous progress in better understanding Alzheimer’s disease, but they still do not know what causes it in most people.
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The best guess is that the causes include a combination of age-related changes in the brain along with genetic and lifestyle factors.
After heading out, Todd said a lot more can be done to educate people about dementia.
He encourages young people with family members who have dementia to understand their risks.
With early education and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, scientists and researchers have some ways to protect against dementia. While they can’t say for certain the changes work for everyone,
researchers say managing weight and blood sugar while getting seven to eight hours of sleep goes a long way.
Stamer said she’d love to be open for more days. She said there needs to be more female members interested in joining the group. Right now, there are just three.
“What we do is great for the group, but it is mostly to have families be able to keep it going at home,” she said. “We take the pressure off for a little bit.”
For more information about the dementia day care program, visit thetulipplace.com.
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The staff and members of The Tulip Place, a dementia day care program meeting twice a week at the Bethwell Community Center, take a break from coffee and conversations Dec. 11 to smile for a quick group picture. The program, founded and directed by Laila Stamer, meets every Monday and Wednesday for six hours, helping individuals with dementia and their families enjoy better lives.
10 Caesar salads worth trying in north metro
By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Caesar salads are a beloved and ever-present on restaurant menus. They come from a variety of backgrounds, from Italian to American to French.
Here’s 10 of the best in Appen Media Group’s coverage area, in no particular order.
1. Trattoria one 41 — 9810 Medlock Bridge Road A, Johns Creek
Designed as an appetizer, this garlicky, delicious Caesar packs enough flavor for an entrée. Trattoria one 41’s pastas are great, but Caesar salad lovers may begin flocking to Johns Creek for the crunchy, creamy scrumptiousness. My only suggested improvement would be increasing the size.
2. Colletta — 900 Third St., Alpharetta (Avalon)
Colletta in Avalon shines as one of the best Italian restaurants in Alpharetta, and its Caesar salad exceeds expectations as much as the great service. Colletta’s croutons and cheese are exquisite, leveling
up already high-quality lettuce and dressing. Their crispy potatoes make an excellent side.
3. Salt Factory — 102 S. Main St., Alpharetta, Canton Street in Roswell
Anyone looking for a salad that’s not good but great need not look further than the Salt Factory. With several locations in the area, Salt Factory makes an incredible meal very accessible. The dressing is delicious, with perfectly seasoned chicken that makes it hard to resist the upcharge.
4. North Italia — 4600 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Dunwoody
North Italia delivers an elevated presentation for their take on a classic dish, backing up the look in the taste department. Their Caesar features breadcrumbs as an alternative to croutons, an appreciated touch that removes the awkwardness of getting a crouton on your fork.
5. Crust — 131 S. Main St., Alpharetta
If you want a delicious but classic Caesar, Crust is the place to go. Every aspect is exquisite, from the lettuce to
the high-quality cheese to the dressing and the croutons. Each bite holds the perfect amount of tang to satisfy that Caesar craving. Crust’s garlic knots are phenomenal, too.
6. Marlow’s Tavern — 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody
A slightly unique take on a Caesar with mixed romaine lettuce and kale for a base. Highly suggest adding blackened chicken to add a kick that compliments the tang of the dressing. With so many locations, a great Caesar is rarely more than a 20-minute drive away in metro Atlanta.
A Caesar for the table — fair warning, don’t order as your appetizer with an entrée later unless you plan on taking it home: this salad could feed a whole family. The lettuce and cheese are highquality, the dressing is delicious, Firebirds’ Caesar has every element for a great salad.
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8. Salata — 2560 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
When a business’s whole shtick is salads, the Caesar has to pack a punch. Salata’s Caesar lives up to the hype, a perfectly tangy and garlicky dressing with a healthy scoop of chicken. The more casual atmosphere is great for a lunch on the go or a quick sit-down.
9. Campania — 12635 Crabapple Road, Milton
Campania delivers a classic Caesar, with high-quality lettuce and a lighter dressing. An Italian take on a Caesar is not complete without firstrate parmesan, and Campania meets the mark on that aspect. Their Rosetta bread is a great complement to the meal.
10. La Madeleine — Perimeter Center
Last but not least, for a more onthe-go feel that deposits you in Paris in the France-themed restaurant, visit La Madeleine and try their Caesar. Watch as the salad is made in front of you and enjoy the meal to-go or sit down. High-quality ingredients meet great service here.
TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (TSPLOST II) 2024 YEAR END REPORT
On November 2, 2021 voters in Fulton County approved the continuation of TSPLOST or TSPLOST II, a 5‐year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation Purposes (TSPLOST II). This referendum was made possible throug h SB 369, which was adopted during the 2016 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. SB 369 requires that no later than December 31st of each year the City provide a nontechnical report of the expenditures of the projects. The list below represents all the Tier 1 projects for the City and the expenditures from the start of the program on April 1, 2022 until November 30, 2024.
Premium Alpharetta dog park shutters months after opening
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Off Leash, a unique dog park that integrates entertainment for pets and owners, has closed months after opening in downtown Alpharetta.
After debuting in July, Off Leash announced its closure effective Dec. 9.
“We would like to express gratitude to our dedicated staff, loyal members and everyone who played a role in the creation of Off Leash,” the company stated in an email.
The premium dog park featured spaces and upscale amenities for people and dogs, combining a restaurant and bar with dog-friendly patio and a 22,000-square-foot turfed field and 3,000-square-foot indoor park.
Off Leash had plans for another location at 240 East Trinity Place in Decatur in 2025.
Michael Erickson, a spokesperson
for the dog park, said Off Leash has stopped pursuing its plans for the second location.
Owned by Wendy Newman and Lonnie Cooper, the dog park required memberships or day passes for the use of its off-leash outdoor and indoor parks. Membership benefits included unlimited year-round or month-to-month access, food and non-alcoholic beverage discounts and invitations to exclusive gatherings.
The park also featured “dogtenders” to accommodate patrons and their pets.
In their announcement, Off Leash hinted at a potential reuse of their Alpharetta location.
“While this chapter is coming to an end, we are optimistic about the exciting opportunity to reimagine the use of the beautiful space at 142 South Main Street in Alpharetta,” according to the dog park statement. “Thank you for your support and for being a part of our journey. Stay tuned for what’s next …”
Off Leash, a newly-constructed dog park concept at the corner of South Main and Old Milton, has closed months after opening in downtown Alpharetta. Reps say they also pulled the plug on plans for a second location in Decatur.
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TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (TSPLOST)
2024 YEAR END REPORT
On November 8, 2016 voters in Fulton County approved a 5‐year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation Purposes (TSPLOST). This referendum was made possible through SB 369, which was adopted during the 2016 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. SB 369 requires that no later than December 31st of each year the City provide a nontechnical report of the expenditures of the projects. The list below represents all the Tier 1 projects for the City and the expenditures from the start of the program on April 1, 2017 until November 30, 2024.
Tier 1 Projects
Estimated EstimatedExpended inExpended in
Medlock Bridge Rd Capacity Project (Chattahoochee Riv to McGinnis)TS01019,500,000
State Bridge Rd Widening (Medlock Br to Chattahoochee River)
Medlock Bridge Rd at State Bridge Rd
Jones Bridge Rd Widening (McGinnis Ferry to Sargent)
Jones Bridge Rd Widening (Ph1: Waters to Buice, Ph2: Buice to St Bridge)TS010510,450,000 $ $ 26,428,309 $ 7,615,241
(137,774) Bell Rd/ Boles Rd (Corridor Op & Safety Improvements)
Barnwell Rd at Holcomb Bridge Rd (Intersection Imp)
New location road in Tech Park
‐Project Management *
* Amount expended in Current Year for Project TS0107 reflects timing differences with outside funding from GTIB, prior year expenses were reimbursed in FY2024. Amount expen ded in Current Year for Proje ct TS0111 reflects a reclassification of costs from FY2024 to another funding source. Current cost estimates reflect TSPLOST funding performi ng better than originally forecasted.
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s fight against a $35 million wrongful death judgment, upheld in September by the state Court of Appeals, just got a boost.
City Manager Steve Krokoff told Appen Media Dec. 5 that the agency providing Milton’s legal representation has retained the former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court.
Harold Melton, who served as chief justice from 2018-21, and his firm Troutman Pepper will now help lead a drive to have the case reviewed by the Georgia Supreme Court.
The city’s representation in the case is through the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency, which is affiliated with the Georgia Municipal Association.
In 2016, Joshua Chang, a senior with a full-ride scholarship to Yale University, died after hitting a concrete planter along Batesville Road in Milton on his way home during Thanksgiving break.
Chang’s parents sued the city for wrongful death, ultimately receiving a Superior Court judgement for $35 million.
The Court of Appeals upheld the ruling.
Some residents, citing the $10,000 in post-judgement interest accruing each day, asked the city and its insurer to stop fighting the case after the verdict came in this fall.
But, it appears the fight isn’t ending soon.
Through amicus briefs, surrounding cities joined Milton to petition the Supreme Court to overturn the decision in November. The cities say the judgement risks putting municipal residents across the state on the hook if a person leaves the road, hits an object and is killed or seriously injured.
Melton also serves as the Sanders Scholar in Political Leadership at the University of Georgia’s School of Law and teaches a seminar there. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and his law degree from UGA.
Krokoff said Troutman Pepper attorneys are skilled in presenting complex legal arguments and have a track record of success in appellate litigation, particularly in high-stakes and precedent-setting cases.
“Their legal sophistication makes them a valuable asset in advocating before the state's highest court,”
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The Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency is tapping Harold D. Melton, former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, and his firm, Troutman Pepper, to lead its effort to have the state’s highest court overturn an appellate court’s $35 million judgement against the City of Milton.
Krokoff said. “Yesterday, former Chief Justice Melton filed a petition … with the Georgia Supreme Court, formally requesting the court to review the case.”
He said a decision on whether the court will hear the case is typically expected within 90 to 120 days.
During a Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Milton Families First President Adam Hollingsworth raised questions about the city’s allowing Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) to represent them in the wrongful death lawsuit.
“The decisions made — from selecting underqualified legal counsel to rejecting reasonable settlement offers — have left the City of Milton and its citizens bearing an unconscionable financial burden,” Hollingworth wrote. “This case not only raises serious doubts about GIRMA’s ability to serve its members effectively but also highlights systemic issues that jeopardize public trust.”
The development is likely to raise spirits throughout Milton, though.
“The City of Milton is pleased that GIRMA has taken the steps to retain former Justice Melton and Troutman Pepper,” Krokoff said. “The talent that he and his firm bring will result in Milton putting its absolute best case before the Georgia Supreme Court to hopefully persuade [it] to take the case and weigh in on a judgment that has monumental adverse consequences for cities throughout Georgia.”
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Sgt. Maj. Paul Hershey – a U.S. Marine, Part 2
BOB MEYERS Columnist
In an earlier column I wrote about Sergeant Major Paul Hershey’s Vietnam experiences. In this column I will discuss some of the events in his career after Vietnam.
Following the closure of the American Embassy in late 1974 and his assignment as a trainer of Marines in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Japan and the rescue of the crew of the Mayaguez, Hershey left Vietnam for good in 1976 and went to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendelton in California. There, he again served as an instructor.
In 1978, he was promoted to first sergeant and in 1979 was selected for the Marine Corps Advanced Degree Program (ADP). He obtained a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California.
At end of 1981, Hershey was assigned to train a Marine Corps FAST company (Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team) in Rota, Spain. FAST is a quick reaction force that can be deployed as rapidly as needed.
He returned to Camp Pendelton in 1982 to be sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13), MAG-70 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121). These elite units provide close air support for ground troops, reconnaissance and logistical support in operations such as the defense of Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. Hershey recalls joint exercises in Turkey working with multinational forces.
He became the sergeant major of the 5th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendelton and the most decorated regiment in the Marine Corps. Later, he became sergeant major of the 1st Marine Division, the oldest and largest Marine division with 20,000 men and women, also headquartered at Camp Pendelton.
In August 1990, Hershey was assigned to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield when the U.S. built up forces and defended Saudi Arabia in a short precursor to Desert Storm. Ground operations started in February 1991 after the Army and more Marines arrived. The 1st Marine Division liberated Kuwait City, and the Iraqis set fire to the oil fields.
“You could not see your hand in from of your face due to the air
pollution from the fires,” Hershey says, adding that the Marines were the only ones there and ready to fight at the beginning of Desert Storm because they had prepositioned ships and supplies to last for six months.
At the end of his assignment in the Middle East in May,1991, Hershey was among the armed forces that boarded ships for their return home. On the way, they were diverted to Bangladesh after a powerful tropical cyclone caused a 20-foot storm surge which killed 140,000 people and made up to 10 million people homeless. Under Operation Sea Angel, Marine forces delivered 340 metric tons of food per day and provided 289 medical teams over a period of six weeks.
After returning to Camp Pendleton
Beginning in February 1991, during the latter stages of the Gulf War, Iraqi forces were withdrawing from Kuwait. As they retreated, they set fire to more than 750 Kuwaiti oil fields. The fires lasted for several months. The first fires were extinguished in April. The last well was capped in November 1991. Sgt. Maj. Hershey says the smoke was so thick that you could not see your hand in front of your face.
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Hershey was reassigned to Camp Smith Hawaii. He was there when the Marines led relief efforts to combat starvation in Somalia under Operation Provide Relief. The Marines served as the command element that supervised the relief efforts.
In Hawaii, Hershey’s final assignment in 1992 was as sergeant major, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific (FMFPAC), the largest maritime landing force in the world, where he was responsible for thousands of Marines for two years. He oversaw Marine operations throughout the Pacific before retiring in 1994.
Among his fascinating postVietnam assignments was a tour at the Fort Sherman Jungle Operations Training Center on the Caribbean side of Panama adjacent to the Panama
Canal. As sergeant major of the 5th Marine Regiment at that time, he took part in the successful effort to capture former Panamanian president Manuel Noriega who was wanted by the United States for trafficking in drugs. Noriega later died in prison.
Hershey was in the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut in 1983 when a terrorist bombing killed 220 Marines, 18 sailors and three soldiers.
While in Hawaii, he started a program called Last Look to bring missing MIAs back home to the United States for burial and to provide closure for their families. Last Look continues to this day.
In the early 1990s, Hershey spent two months doing drug interdiction on the Mexican border. He led a battalion that operated along the Rio Grande from Presidio, to El Paso, to Arizona.
Hershey has returned to Vietnam four times since the war. He likes to visit museums and is amazed at the beauty of the country and its sense of freedom and commerce. He is going back again in March 2025.
When asked what we have learned from Vietnam and Desert Storm, Hershey said, “Our military is the crux of our freedom. Their strength and dedication to duty are what makes our freedom possible.”
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. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
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This portrait of Sergeant Major Paul Hershey was taken in 1992 following his tour in Vietnam when he was serving in Hawaii.
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U.S. Marine Corps recruits march in formation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendelton, California. Sgt. Maj. Paul Hershey spent approximately nine years off and on at Camp Pendelton during his career with the Marine Corps.
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A goat farm on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Columnist
Herbert and Bonnie Tye West owned a goat farm along Chamblee Dunwoody Road in the 1930s. The address was Route 2, Chamblee, south of where Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Peeler Road meet. They were neighbors to the Dempsey, Marchman and James Donaldson families.
Herbert West owned West Lumber Company, with locations at Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta and in Scottdale. However, his Westwyndes Goat Dairy in the country seems to be a mission for better health through goat milk.
The goat farm covered 165 acres. Westwynde grade-A goat milk was advertised as easier to digest and helpful to those suffering from stomach issues. West described it as “…one of the finest and most nourishing foods in existence.”
According to West, goat milk would also benefit those with asthma, eczema and kidney troubles. He proclaimed it would help middle aged people stay young and vigorous. Atlanta drug stores, including Pitts and Bennett and Jacobs Pharmacy, began stocking Westwynde goat milk. (Atlanta Constitution, April 2, 1934, “Westwyndes Goat Milk Sold to Two Atlanta Drugstores”)
Katherine Rudaseal, home demonstration agent for DeKalb County, remembered the West family goat farm as the only one of its kind in the county. Bonnie West hosted the local Home Demonstration Club at her converted barn home. The home “…had a large sunroom with window seats on three sides of it which made a wonderful meeting room.” (“The Story of Dunwoody,” by Elizabeth L. Davis and Ethel W. Spruill)
The milking barn was 24 feet wide and 80 feet long, with two stories. Feed was dropped through a trap door. West described his Nubian breed goats as so particular they would not touch food that is not clean and fresh.
Much of the farm was covered with underbrush, delicious eating for goats.
This advertisement for Westwyndes Goat Dairy in Chamblee appeared in the Dec.19,1932,
In addition, 65 acres was used to grow feed.
According to census records, the goat farm was not the location of their primary residence in 1930, but it became Bonnie’s home in 1940 after Herbert West died in 1939. In 1940, records show she lived with her 25-yearold son who had taken over management of West Lumber.
Westwynde was managed by H.G. Tye and his wife. Bonnie West’s name before she married was Tye, so a family connection seems likely.
Just as school groups made trips to Mathis Dairy to see how a dairy with cows operated, and to milk Rosebud, students were invited to take field trips to Westwyndes Goat Dairy. While there, they were told the benefits of drinking goat milk.
This article includes all the results of my research into the West family and Westwyndes Goat Dairy. As to the health benefits of goat milk, well, this is a history column not a health and wellness column.
Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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OPINION
100 most influential people
People and things that have impacted our
world, #56-60
Here is a continuing list of people and things that have impacted our world – some serious, some not so much.
No. 56: Vaccines (for all the anti-vaxers)
Top 3 –
Smallpox vaccine: As a result of efforts by the World Health Organization, smallpox was eradicated in 1980 – as in eliminated, gone, no longer exists in the world. Before eradication, it is estimated that smallpox killed 300-500 million people worldwide in just the 20th century.
Measles: Once the leading cause of death of children, it is estimated that the measles vaccine saves 20 million lives every year. That is why school children are required to get the vaccine.
Polio vaccine: Polo has been 99 percent eliminated worldwide as a result of the vaccines (Jonas
Salk in the 1950s and Albert Sabin in the 1960s). Before the vaccine, polio paralyzed or killed hundreds of thousands of children annually.
COVID-19 vaccines (honorable mention): These recent vaccines have saved millions of lives in a short time by preventing severe disease and death during the pandemic. If you have doubts about the efficacy of these vaccines, talk to an ER doctor.
No. 57: Anti-vaxers
Reminds me of burning witches at the stake to prevent witchcraft or the Flat-Earth Society. s we spend on defense – big numbers, big impact.
No. 58: Books
Here are five famous opening sentences from famous books. See if you can identify which books they were in:
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
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Last year, the city established an in-house Recreation and Parks Department, hiring Erica Madsen as its director. She had been a city engineer with Johns Creek, contracted under Jacobs.
Funding for the new Public Works positions is currently budgeted as contractual or professional services expenses, which will be transferred from operations to personnel under a budget amendment.
During the work session preceding the regular meeting, City Manager Kimberly Greer said the move would be net neutral in the first year with modest cost savings in the future.
Public facilities authority
Also at the regular meeting, the council quelled concerns related to a discussion about the city forming a public facilities authority, which had been described by some as a way to circumvent the democratic process. A public facilities authority is a bond-issuing agency, a financing alternative to voter-approved general obliga-
tion bonds.
The agenda item asked whether the council wanted to petition for an authority with the Georgia General Assembly, which passes the legislation needed to give the city the option.
Upon further review, though, City Councilwoman Erin Elwood said the General Assembly passed the enabling legislation in 2007.
Before the item was removed from the agenda as “moot,” she said the prospect had garnered significant social media attention.
“I absolutely understand the concerns about oversight, financial transparency, fiscal responsibility — completely agree that any endeavor that the city undergoes needs to follow those principles,” Elwood said.
She also addressed misinformation about how the City of Roswell used its Public Facilities Authority to fund the city’s downtown parking deck.
In 2022, Roswell voters approved a $20 million bond to construct the deck.
“Call me Ishmael.”
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”
“In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.”
Bonus first sentences:
“A screaming comes across the sky.”
“Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.”
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”
“Many years later as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendia was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.”
“It was love at first sight.”
If you got 6 of 10, bravo! You read a lot! And you did better than I did.
If you get 3-5, not bad. Great memory.
If you get 1-2, need to read more.
However, Appen Media has reported the city has considered selling the bond to its Public Facilities Authority or Downtown Development Authority to keep taxes low.
Elwood also quieted rumors about the City Council aiming to use a public facilities authority to fund a parking deck for the anticipated mixed-use development Medley.
“If that's what we're considering, that's news to me,” she said. “I just know that people are very concerned, that there was a perception that this would just be a blank check that we could go on a spending spree about. However, this entity has existed for 17 years, and the council hasn't yet done that…”
Performance hall
In other matters, at the work session, the City Council agreed to search for a new consultant that would rework plans for a performance hall in an effort to lower the cost. The project that has been studied a number of times throughout the past several years.
The consultant the city had hired to provide a cost estimate, Wilson Butler Architecture, said an 800-seat theater would cost at least $92 million. Greer
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No. 59: The modern world
The three things that Francis Bacon (in 1620) designated as changing technology upon which the modern world was built: printing (see No. 58), gunpowder and the compass. Modern “progress” – social, political and cultural evolution has always been driven by commerce. The compass enabled trade to span the globe.
No. 60: Mr. Rogers
This guy got it right a long time ago, and we have almost totally forgotten what he tried to teach us.
“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood,
A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine?
Could you be mine… Won’t you be my neighbor?”
said she believed the firm was not provided a scope of work that fit within the city’s budget parameters.
“I do not believe we were firm in communicating the budget, or that we had any kind of constraints on the project, from what I have inherited of project notes and past discussions,” she said.
One issue, Greer said, is that discussions with key stakeholders of the project have been focused on wants, rather than needs.
In an email, Greer told Appen Media the City Council has not set a formal budget for the performance hall and that the facility was included in the fiveyear Capital Improvement Plan as a desired multi-year capital project.
Also at the work session, the council decided to rework designs for the roboticsfocused makerspace that will be housed at the former water reclamation plant at Cauley Creek Park.
Construction bids came in over the city’s $2 million budget for the first phase.
The council changed its construction administration method for the project, with a design-build approach that shortens the project timeline. With this method, the construction contractor hires their own architect to complete plans.
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Transform your yard with landscape lighting
Gardening enthusiasts know that the true magic of a garden is not confined to the daylight hours. With the right landscape lighting, you can extend the allure of your garden into the night, creating a captivating and inviting outdoor space that can be enjoyed even after the sun sets. Whether you’re looking to create a sense of warmth and welcome, accentuate specific features, provide practical illumination or add an enchanting ambiance, landscape lighting can be a game-changer.
I’ve always loved the way landscape lighting can transform outdoor space at night from ordinary to extraordinary. But it wasn’t until recently that I decided to update my own landscape lighting.
I was tired of the old, outdated fixtures that I had, and I wanted something that would create a more inviting and relaxing atmosphere in my backyard. I also wanted something that was energy-efficient and easy to maintain.
I worked with a landscape lighting professional to design a system that would meet my needs and budget. We installed a variety of fixtures, including path lights, uplights, and downlights. The path lights provide enough light to safely walk around my yard at night, the uplights highlight my trees and shrubs, and the downlights create a soft glow in my garden.
I decided to embrace smart technology, allowing me to effortlessly schedule the lights with my new wireless Kasa outdoor lighting smart plug. With a few taps on my smartphone, I can set schedule the lights to turn on and off at the appropriate time as dusk and dawn change with the seasons. No more having to manually adjust the timer pins!
I’m so happy with the way my new landscape lighting turned out. It’s made my backyard a much more enjoyable place to spend time, both day and night. If you’re considering updating your landscape lighting, I encourage you to take the leap — it might just illuminate a world of wonder you never knew existed.
Here are a few tips for choosing and installing or updating landscape lighting:
• Consider your needs. What do you want your landscape lighting to do? Do you want to create a safe path to your front door? Highlight your
garden features? Or create a relaxing atmosphere for entertainment?
• Choose the right type of lights. There are many different types of landscape lights available, including path lights, uplights, downlights, spotlights, floodlights and water feature lights. Each type of light has its own purpose. Path lights are for illuminating pathways and stairs with subtle, low-level lighting to prevent accidents and guide guests through your garden, enhancing both safety and the overall charm; uplights can be used to showcase tall trees, sculptures or architectural elements; downlights are for creating a soft glow; spotlights are for highlighting specific features; floodlights are used to illuminate a large area, such as a patio or deck; and water feature lights are used to create a beautiful and relaxing ambiance around a pond, fountain, or waterfall. Landscape lights come in a variety of colors and styles to match your personal taste.
• Consider the size of your yard. The size of your yard will determine how many lights you need. You’ll also need to decide how much light you want. Too much light can be harsh and overwhelming, while too little light won’t be effective.
• Plan your layout. Once you know what type of lights you want and how
About the author
This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Lee Tanenbaum, a master gardener since 2011 and currently a Fulton County Master Gardener alum. Lee has served as NFMG’s Communications co-chair for Publicity and Marketing as well as the interim chair of the NFMG Gardening Education Team. Lee is a retired speech-language pathologist and public health professional, a mother of three, and a grandmother of nine. Lee loves to garden and travel, especially with her grandchildren.
many you need, you can start planning your layout. It’s important to place the lights so that they create a well-lit path and highlight the features you want to show off.
• Be mindful of your neighbors. Don’t install lights that are too bright or that shine into your neighbors’ yards.
• Consider your budget: Landscape lights can range in price from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. It is important to set a budget before you start shopping.
• Hire a professional. If you’re not comfortable installing landscape lighting yourself, hire a professional. A professional will be able to help you choose the right lights and install them properly.
Have fun with it! Landscape lighting can be a great way to express your personal style and add beauty and safety to your yard. With a little planning and
effort, you can create a beautiful and inviting outdoor space with landscape lighting that you’ll love for years to come. By carefully considering the placement, type, and purpose of your lights, you can transform your garden into a mesmerizing nocturnal oasis that will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Happy gardening, day and night!
North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net. Previous Garden Buzz columns are featured at: https://appenmedia. com/opinion/columists/garden buzz/.
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Housing:
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“There’s a correlation between 2020 and 2024 that I want to make note of … we saw a downward track all the way to first week of November,” Hunt said. “Before every election, activity and investment of all types tends to fall off because uncertainty kills it.”
Following both elections, MarketNSight data shows spikes in home resales, seemingly confirming an election season has its impacts on the national housing market.
From 2022-23, Hunt said rate dips saw jumps in pending sales, but the trend reversed itself in 2024 amid the presidential election.
“We live in opposite world in 2024 because when we peaked the fourth week in April at 7.22 percent, rates fell very nicely, and over that same period, pending sales collapsed,” Hunt said. “That’s not what should have happened.”
When mortgage rates began to climb in September, pending sales went up along with them.
“It makes no sense, it defies logic,” Hunt said. “But it’s happened.”
There are two factors prospective homebuyers can monitor that influence mortgage rates, the Fed’s prime rate and 10-year Treasury bond yield.
Professor Rajeev Dhawan, holder of the Zwerner Chair of Economic Forecasting and director at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at GSU, also spoke about the impact of Fed policy on the housing market.
Dhawan, an award-winning economic forecaster, said he anticipates a 25 basis point cut in December, but also sees no economic signals that would lead the Fed to rush lower rates.
He said tariffs proposed by Presidentelect Donald Trump will damage the 10-year Treasury bond yield, which may spike mortgage rates. Dhawan said the strength of the U.S. dollar and its role as the world’s reserve currency makes him doubt tariffs will cause meaningful inflation.
MARKETNSIGHT/PROVIDED
A graph from MarketNSight shows the relationship between the 30-year fixed mortgage rate and pending home sales from 2022-now, which analysts say will not close any time soon. MarketNSight Principal John Hunt said pending sales went negative as soon as rates breached the 5.25 percent threshold, showing a negative correlation between the two when there is not a presidential election.
His regional concerns include workforce participation, job quality and his forecast of rising mortgage rates taking prospective buyers out of the market.
Dhawan was largely optimistic throughout the December MarketWatch, which he has been a part of for more than eight years.
In terms of consumption and con-
sumer behavior, he said year-over-year inflation data is showing higher confidence and a declining rate of price increases.
Lori Lane, president and managing broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ New Homes Division, said 2024 started out stronger than years past, but things have only
recently picked up after the election. “A common trend was that [the election] kept people on the fence waiting to see what would happen,” she said. “We’ve seen an increase in traffic and more serious buyers getting back into the market, and I think people are realizing they will never see rates that low again.”
Medley:
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• Petfolk, a modern veterinary practice offering urgent care, wellness visits, surgery, dental and 24/7 virtual support.
• A yet-to-be-named neighborhood grocer with more details to come next year.
Previously announced tenants for Medley include Ford Fry’s Little Rey, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Fadó Irish Pub, Summit Coffee, Lily Sushi Bar, Knuckies Hoagies, Cookie Fix, Sugarcoat Beauty, BODY20, AYA Medical Spa, 26 Thai Kitchen and Bar, Five Daughters Bakery, Drybar Shops, Minnie Olivia, Burdlife, Amorino, Pause Studio, Fogón and Lions and Clean Your Dirty Face.
Toro Development Company also recently announced it secured financing for the project, paving the way for Medley’s groundbreaking in January 2025. Already, TDC has razed an existing 350,000-square-foot office building to prepare the site for construction.
Medley’s grand opening is planned for late 2026.
To learn more about the project, visit medleyjohnscreek.com and follow along Instagram and Facebook.
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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
PUBLIC NOTICE
PURPOSE
An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on December 3, 2024, for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage & Wine
BUSINESS NAME
Zuzu’s Bakery & Deli, Inc Dba
Zuzu’s Bakery & Deli
9945 Jones Bridge Rd Suite 202
Johns Creek, GA 30022
OWNER/OFFICERS
Zuzu’s Bakery & Deli, Inc Dba
Zuzu’s Bakery & Deli
9945 Jones Bridge Rd Suite 202
Johns Creek, GA 30022
Owners, Tony Grizzle, Zumrut Toroslara and Letisya Isler
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE
An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on November 13, 2024 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine & Distilled Spirits
BUSINESS NAME
Taco Macho At Jones Bridge, Inc Dba
Taco Macho At Jones Bridge 9950 Jones Bridge Rd Suite 1000 Johns Creek, GA 30022
OWNER/OFFICERS
Taco Macho At Jones Bridge, Inc Dba
Taco Macho At Jones Bridge 9950 Jones Bridge Rd Suite 1000 Johns Creek, GA 30022
Owners, Ruben Camacho
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 AT 7 :00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11360 LAKEFIELD DRIVE, JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097
The following Land Use Petitions are scheduled for public hearings:
LAND USE PETITION: SUP-24-0003, SUP-24-0004 and VC-24-0005
PETITIONER: Shaun Fogarty
LOCATION: 4765 Kimball Bridge Road
CURRENT ZONING: AG-1 (Agricultural District)
PROPOSED ZONING: AG-1 (Agricultural District)
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
PUBLIC NOTICE
PURPOSE
An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on November 8, 2024 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine & Distilled Spirits
BUSINESS NAME
Sabor Tex Mex, LLC Dba
El Potrillo
8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 510
Johns Creek, GA 30022
OWNER/OFFICERS
Sabor Tex Mex, LLC Dba
El Potrillo
8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 510
Johns Creek, GA 30022
Owners, Nadia De LA Rosa Reyes
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Special Use Permit for 2,515 square-foot expansion of the existing church to include an accessory daycare, with one concurrent variance to allow encroachment of the existing playground into the 50-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Single-family detached residential subdivision with two lots at a density of 2.0 units per acre with a concurrent variance to eliminate the 10% common open space requirement.
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Bilingual Food Pantry Supervisor
Client Services Specialist – Pantry
The Client Services Specialist (Part-time) serves as the first point of contact at NFCC, welcoming clients and managing the intake process. This role connects clients with NFCC’s programs and services while maintaining accurate records through data entry and application updates. The Specialist also keeps clients informed about program enhancements and available services.
The Food Pantry Supervisor supports all aspects of the Food Pantry including inventory control, receiving products, client orders, supervising and managing volunteers, entering data and creating reports and supporting client intake. The Supervisor is the primary backup support to the Food Pantry Manager.
The Supervisor must be proficient in Spanish and have the ability to work with a team in a professional manner within a fast paced environment. Good interpersonal communications skills are required and MS Office (Excel) experience is a plus. Must have the ability to work evenings & weekends, lift up to 42lbs, use a pallet jack, push and pull items, and be on your feet for several hours.
The Specialist must be proficient in Spanish and have the ability to work with a team in a professional manner within a fast paced environment. Microsoft office skills are required and Salesforce experience is a plus. Must have the ability to work evenings & weekends.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to jobs@nfcchelp.org
