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By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Public Works Department will gather two conceptual master plans for a new pedestrian crossing at the proposed Johns Creek town center. During a May 2 work session, City Council members discussed options, including a bridge and a tunnel, to increase pedestrian connectivity at the proposed Creekside Park. Public Works Director Chris Haggard showed members high-level considerations for choosing between a bridge or tunnel across Medlock Bridge Road, north of Johns Creek Parkway. A third option for placing a pedestrian bridge south of Johns Creek Parkway was quickly dismissed by council members. Four council members, including Mayor John Bradberry, Dilip Tunki, Erin Elwood and Chris Coughlin, instructed Haggard to gather conceptual plans and cost estimates for both a bridge and tunnel crossing which will then be shown to residents for input. The remaining council members were still in favor of gathering plans for a crossing but were only interested in pursuing the tunnel option.
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While some council members, including Coughlin, were wary of the timing of the project and hoped to wait for more development before constructing a crossing, they were convinced in the need to build the project using transportation sales tax dollars allocated to the city in the county’s second iteration of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The conceptual plans, Haggard said, will likely take around six months to complete. Later during the City Council meeting, members unanimously approved a reso-
lution of support for the renovation and reopening of the Fulton County Annex Jail in Alpharetta which has been closed since March 2020. “The Mayor and City Council support Fulton County’s efforts to make the necessary capital investments to reopen the facilities and allow for the use of detention facilities in north Fulton County,” the resolution states. Members of the Fulton County Commission are scheduled to take up the issue at their meeting May 4, and Brad-
ATLANTA —Teachers in the Fulton County School System will be among the highest paid in the region next year under the proposed $1.1 billion budget for the 2023 fiscal year starting July 1. The budget also includes a slight decrease in the millage rate for property owners. Included in the FY23 budget is a 3 percent salary increase for all district staff, a mid-year step increase for eligible employees, bonuses and other financial incentives. The pay increases will add nearly $53 million to this year’s salary schedules. “We are in a competitive market, and we’re constantly trying to make sure that our frontline positions are staffed with qualified personnel…and that comes at a price,” said Marvin Dereef, chief financial officer for Fulton Schools. Despite the salary hikes, the FY23
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Economic Development Director Randall Toussaint delivers a presentation to the City Council on potential new development in the city at a May 2 work session.
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Shoppers leave store with carts of groceries JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –– Police say three men, one possibly armed, ran out of the Kroger on Holcomb Bridge Road April 18 with more than $100 worth of groceries. Johns Creek police were called to the store at around 9:30 p.m. and were advised by the floor manager that three men, all wearing ski masks, had entered the store and began shopping. After filling up a shopping cart and hand basket with
PUBLIC SAFETY groceries, the suspects went to the selfcheckout station. The manager on duty said he could see a black pistol secured under the waist band of one of the men. He said the men suddenly bolted for the exit without paying for the groceries and fled the location in a vehicle he was unable to describe. Footage from cameras at the store and from nearby locations is being obtained to assist in the investigation.
Burglar enters residence through basement window JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –– A Johns Creek woman reported her home on Twingate Road was burglarized April 22 by someone who apparently shattered the basement
window to gain entry. More than $7,000 in items were stolen. The victim said she had left her home that morning and when she arrived early afternoon, several red envelopes were on the floor by the dining table. The envelopes were originally kept in the upstairs bedroom in a nightstand and contained cash. The front door was unlocked but the victim said she had locked it. The victim had reported $7,190 worth of items stolen. The items missing include a silver Burberry watch, valued at $890; a diamond Chanel brooch, valued at $800; a silver Rolex, valued at $5,000; and $500 in cash Police spoke with her neighbor who reported he hadn’t seen or heard anything unusual that day.
Roswell police charge 12 for illegal street racing By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department has charged 12 suspects, including a 17 and 20-year-old from North Fulton, for their involvement in an intersection takeover on Easter Sunday. Both the juvenile, of Alpharetta, and Taylor Levey, of Roswell, are facing at least one charge of city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions. The other suspects, ranging in age from 18 to 26 years old, are all from outside North Fulton, and at least one remains at-large. Roswell police spokesman Tim Lupo said on May 4 that warrants have been obtained for 21-year-old Jhoan CastroDelgado, of Bethlehem, but he is not yet in custody. He is facing charges of reckless stunt driving, fleeing and attempting to elude and driving on the wrong side of the road. According to an incident report
obtained by the Herald, at around 6:30 p.m. on April 17, Cherokee County 911 notified the Roswell Police Department that street racers had moved over to the Houze Road and Rucker Road intersection after being seen in the area of Arnold Mill Road and Cox Road. The report states Roswell Police Officer A. Halm began making her way east on Rucker Road and activated her emergency lights and siren, when she came across a black Infiniti doing doughnuts at the intersection. In an attempt to flee, the Infiniti allegedly proceeded toward Halm’s patrol vehicle and into oncoming traffic. “A group of spectators then surrounds Officer Halm’s patrol vehicle and begin to kick it,” the report states. “… Fearing for her safety, Officer Halm put her vehicle into drive and drove into the intersection. Most of the suspects ran off at this point.” Halm stated she was not harmed but that her vehicle had sustained damage, including on the rear driver side quarter panel near the gas cap,
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where there were visible boot prints and damage to the metal, the report states. Lupo said that through a collaborative investigation with the Roswell Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, local law enforcement partners and the community, they were able to charge 12 suspects “thus far.” Those charged are: • Anthony Marquez-Argueta, 21, of Atlanta – interference with government property, obstruction of law enforcement officers and obstructing highways; • Luis Perea-Perez, 26, of Marietta – reckless stunt driving and driving on suspended driver’s license; • Juan Christopher Torres Herrera, 19, of Lawrenceville – reckless stunt driving and driving on suspended driver’s license; • Jhoan Castro-Delgado, 21, of Beth lehem (warrants obtained, not yet in custody) – reckless stunt driving, flee-
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County OKs funds to repair Alpharetta jail By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Police in North Fulton County may no longer be quite as quick to release offenders with citations after action May 4 by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The board approved $517,000 in funding to reopen the Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta, which closed in early 2020. The vote was 6-1, with Chairman Rob Pitts casting the lone dissent. Pitts did not comment on the matter prior to commissioners calling the question. In addition to funding to pay for refurbishments to the facility, the approval calls for the county to develop an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Alpharetta regarding jail operations. Alpharetta sent a draft agreement to the county in March, though it has not been approved. Alpharetta, along with other North Fulton cities, have advocated for reopening the jail. Since its closure, North Fulton County law enforcement agencies have had to transport those arrested more than 25 miles south to Atlanta. Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat told commissioners that police in North Fulton County cities have released more than 5,000 suspects who would normally have been jailed over the last year and a-half. Labat said reopening the Alpharetta jail would be the first phase of a robust public safety plan for the county. The current reopening plan would have cities pay a daily rate for holding detainees in the jail. Labat said cities
Racing: Continued from Page 2 ing and attempting to elude and driving on wrong side of road; • Nikolas Fernandez, 19, of Lilburn – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Taylor Levey, 20, of Roswell – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Osman Yildirim, 18, of Marietta – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Juvenile female, 17, of Alpharetta – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions;
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The Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta has been closed since early 2020. After action at a May 4 Board of Commissioners meeting, the facility is set to reopen. could also impose public safety fines. One example, he said, is the City of Guyton, which imposes a $9 fee on traffic citations which is split between the jail, police and the fire department. Labat said North Fulton County cities have agreed “in theory” to pay a processing fee of $50-$60 a day so the county can recoup operating costs. He said his office has already begun selecting staff for the Alpharetta jail, including • Kevin Valencia, 19, of Smyrna – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Mario Ruiz, 18, of Buford – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Ericka Rodriguez-Caba, 22, of Sugar Hill – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Jose Serna-Ruvalcaba, 19, of Lawrenceville – city ordinance – disorderly conduct. Roswell Police Chief James Conroy said the arrests send a clear message that “reckless and stunt driving in our cities won’t be tolerated.” “RPD has gathered a wealth of video and photographic evidence, both from our own investigator’s diligent work and the public, all of which we’ve shared with our neighboring jurisdic-
some who previously worked there. The sheriff’s office is prepared to offer incentives for staff to move their workplace to Alpharetta, he said. During public comment on the measure, Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin told commissioners he supports reopening the jail and thanked them for taking up the issue. He said he was grateful to county staff the city has worked with to plan the reopening.
“Fulton is an extraordinary county,” Gilvin said. “It stretches almost 90 miles, covering a lot of different geographic and demographic areas. There are different needs within the community, but we are one community.” County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, whose district includes part of North Fulton, said the goal is to have the jail reopen during the summer, tentatively by the end of June.
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Traffic Enforcement Unit at 770-6404100 or TrafficEnforcement@roswellgov.com. Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at StopCrimeATL.org.
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METRO ATLANTA — Six local high school students were among the first group of roughly 1,000 winners of this year’s National Merit Scholarship Program. The winners were selected from those who advanced to the final level in the national competition in addition to meeting a variety of criteria from sponsors of the scholarships. Most of the scholarships awarded provide annual stipends ranging from $1,000-$10,000 per year to go toward any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of the students’ choice.
Local winners include: • Adhya Singh: Johns Creek High School student and Alpharetta resident • Ava C. Tyler: Cambridge High School student and Alpharetta resident • Anjali Iyer: Denmark High School student and Cumming resident • Akshay Raj: Lambert High School student and Cumming resident • Elisa T. Xia: Chattahoochee High School student and Johns Creek resident • Callum J. Hood-Cree: Roswell High School student and Roswell resident — Sydney Dangremond
Dawsonville man killed in motorcycle collision FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Dawsonville man died April 28 after his motorcycle collided with an SUV in Forsyth County. Joshua Waldrop, 33, was traveling east on Buford Dam Road near Homeside Drive around 10 p.m. when he entered the westbound lane and struck the front of an SUV traveling westbound. First
responders pronounced Waldrop dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The incident marks the county’s third motorcycle crash fatality in two weeks. — Jake Drukman
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Rotary Club to host annual charity car show JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Johns Creek North Fulton will host its annual charity car show, Cars for Causes, June 4 at Newtown Park. Funds raised during the 11 a.m.3 p.m. event will go toward the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. Cars of all kinds will be featured at the family-friendly, free event. The Johns Creek Fire Department will be grilling up food for visitors to enjoy as they peruse the vehicles, and a “popular choice” awards ceremony will cap off the day of festivities. For more information about Cars for Causes, visit rotaryjohnscreek.com. — Sydney Dangremond
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More than 40 rising high school seniors from eight Cumming high schools will participate in American Legion’s Boys State and Girls State civics scholarships.
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CUMMING, Ga. — More than 40 rising high school seniors from eight Cumming high schools will participate in American Legion’s 2022 Boys State and Girls State civics scholarships. The students, representing both public and private high schools, will undertake the week-long classes the week of June 12. The programs immerse students in an environment that allows
them to experience the functions and philosophy of American government from local, state and national perspectives. The group consists of 22 boys and 21 girls giving Forsyth County’s American Legion Post 307 the record for most students sponsored in the state. The post fundraises to cover the costs and works with students and their parents to maximize the experience.
The Boys State program will take place at Gordon State College in Barnesville, and the Girls State program will be at Valdosta State University. Post 307 will also hold its annual community barbecue in partnership with Beaver Toyota and Socks Love BBQ on Armed Forces Day, May 21. Tickets are $10. — Jake Drukman
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North Fulton CID to allot cities funds for infrastructure upgrades ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell are set to receive $200,000 each to use at their discretion for infrastructure improvements. The North Fulton Community Improvement District announced that on May 3 its board approved a total of $800,000 for the North Fulton cities and Fulton County as a local match for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill, passed by congress in the fall of 2021, sets aside $1 trillion for infrastructure improvements across the country. Nearly half of the funds will be allocated to federal highway, bridge and public transportation improvements, according to the North Fulton CID. It also gives local entities the opportunity to apply for grants to implement infrastructure projects from
Options: Continued from Page 1 berry urged council members to share their support of the jail prior to that discussion. Also on Monday evening, council members heard a presentation from Economic Development Director Randall Toussaint about future potential development in the city and approved a resolution of support for sustainability, the final step in applying for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Cities certification. Additionally, during the City
roads and bridges to broadband. CID Chairman Kerry Armstrong said community improvement districts are “perfectly positioned” to help local communities access these funds. “We are helping our partners expedite important projects and creating an opportunity for our communities to bring these funds to North Fulton,” Armstrong said. In Alpharetta, Mayor Jim Gilvin said the city is “extremely grateful” for its partnership with the North Fulton CID. “We are excited for the opportunity to benefit from this important funding and feel we are better equipped to apply thanks to the action taken by the North Fulton CID,” Gilvin said. — Chamian Cruz
Council meeting, members approved a consent agenda which filled two open seats on the Johns Creek Vitality committee and added a failure to appear ordinance to the city’s municipal court code. The council also committed the city to a three-year lease for a police substation along Old Alabama Road. During the three-year period, the city will seek out and renovate a permanent location for a police substation in the southern portion of Johns Creek to allow better and more complete police coverage of the city’s 31 square miles. The hope, City Manager Ed Densmore said, is that this will be the city’s final lease for this purpose.
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Mother, son groom business to promote health By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Oftentimes, a mother is more than just a mother. She’s a teacher, a caretaker, and sometimes, a business partner. At least, that’s the case for Andrea and Bill Gray, the mother-son team who co-own dog grooming business Scenthound in Dunwoody. The Grays say Scenthound is more than just a place to get your dog groomed; it’s a place to ensure your dog lives a long, happy, healthy life. Scenthound’s care focuses on a dog’s skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth, critical areas for their health. The business offers a monthly membership, which Bill Gray said reminds owners to keep their dog’s care current. “The membership is designed to remind them to bring their dog every month to get hygienic treatment on those five areas,” Bill Gray said. “We know if we do that every month, they will be more hygienic, we’ll be able to spot more issues that could be affecting them from a health standpoint so that the dog parent can go and talk to their vet.” Bill Gray said Scenthound’s focus on health sets it apart from other dog grooming businesses. He said Scenthound doesn’t offer certain services other groomers offer, such as boarding, because it’s healthier for dogs to be with their families than in a kennel. It also focuses on functional grooming, rather than stylistic grooming. The Grays don’t own the Scenthound brand, but own franchises in Dunwoody, Buckhead and Tucker. Despite their first location in Dunwoody opening just last
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Bill Gray works at Scenthound Dunwoody, the business he co-owns with his mother. year, they’re also committed to opening 20 more locations across DeKalb and Fulton counties over the next eight years. In addition to their commitment to dog wellness, the Grays say they want to promote employee development, and growing their business will help them achieve that. “There’s a lot of young people out there who are looking for a trade, who are looking to grow and deliver their potential,” Bill Gray said. “Sometimes the job opportunities out there don’t give them a lot of foundational training and a craft that they could one day use
to create their own business, to become managers and leaders.” Bill Gray said the partnership began because he was looking to start a family business while giving back to the community. He said they wanted to build a business for themselves and for their family to join. Before getting involved with Scenthound, Bill Gray was a brand marketer and had worked with Nestle, Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. Andrea Gray has a background in human resources and employee training. Bill Gray said his mother’s experience helps him bring a fresh perspective to business issues.
Mother-son business team Bill and Andrea Gray own Scenthound Dunwoody, a health-focused dog grooming business. The pair plans to open 20 more locations across DeKalb and Fulton counties in the coming years. The Grays said being business partners along with family members creates some unique situations, but the duo certainly enjoy working together. Even before becoming business partners, the two spoke every day. Andrea Gray currently lives in Florida but still speaks with her son daily about both business and family matters. Bill Gray joked about having to learn to switch between work conversations and personal conversations. “We don’t ever have to get into the situation where I’m pulling my rank as mom,” Andrea Gray said. “When we’re in a business relationship, that’s what it is. It’s a business relationship.”
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reflects about a 1 percent drop from the current FY22 budget as the district enrollment declines. In addition to the 3 percent raise from the district, teachers next year will receive a $2,000 raise from the state. This will complete Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign pledge to increase teacher salaries by $5,000 during his term in office. Georgia sets the state salary for teachers, however most districts, including Fulton Schools, pay well above that rate using local tax revenues to attract top talent. While Fulton Schools has historically aimed at being among the top three highest-paying districts in the Metro Atlanta region, the growing demand for teachers and school staff forced a pause in that strategy. The proposed salary increases will put the district’s newest teachers and those with the most years of experience at the top of the pay scale among Metro
Atlanta school districts. “I think overall we are in a very competitive place in the market when it comes to getting quality teachers,” said Ron Wade, chief talent officer for Human Resources. “There might be some areas to work on…but at most [steps] we are very competitive.” For FY23, first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree will earn approximately $52,316. Salaries will be in line with several other districts in years two through 16, before rising to the top of the metro pay scale – above $80,000 – after two decades of teaching. School Board member Katie Reeves said the problem is there are so many districts chasing too few available teachers. She noted Fulton Schools will end the school year with 200 vacancies, which usually never happens. Wade said he thinks the district has shown its appreciation to employees through its actions to address compensation. “This has been an exceptional year in terms of our investment in our people,” Wade said. “Not only are we giving our staff a pay increase, but we are the only
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Budget: Continued from Page 10 school system that made the statement that we believe in a living wage.” He noted wages for all hourly workers, which include bus drivers, nutrition workers and custodial staff, will start at $16 an hour. The Fulton School Board is set to vote on the FY23 budget at its June 7 meeting.
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Funding the district’s budget relies heavily on local tax dollars which account for 62 percent of general fund revenue. The state provides 33 percent, and federal dollars make up the remaining 5 percent. Dereef noted there is little flex in the Fulton Schools budget, considering staff salaries, benefits, pupil services and instructional programs comprise nearly 85 percent of the $1.1 billion budget for FY23. Although the state has increased funding for public schools over the past few years, Fulton County Schools is receiving less state money as enrollment declines. Of the $53 million in enhanced salaries for FY23, all but $15 million – the cost of the state’s $2,000 teacher raise – will be funded by local tax revenue. Fulton School officials point to the
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“local fair share” system which takes a big bite out of the state funds the district earns. State funding for schools is based on the Quality Based Education formula which calculates what each district receives based on enrollment, staffing, programs and other factors. But the state expects counties to help support their local districts. From the total QBE earned, the state deducts the “local fair share” which is the equivalent of five mils of local property tax revenue. In Fulton County, with its high property values, nearly $40 million is raised for every mil assessed. This means nearly $200 million in state funding earned by Fulton Schools is withheld and must be funded with local revenue. The current millage rate for the Fulton County School System is 17.796 and is proposed to drop to 17.49 in FY23. This will save a homeowner about $60 on property assessed at $200,000 (40 percent of the appraised value) – as long as the property has not increased in value. In Fulton County, as long as a homeowner remains in their home, assessments can only rise 3 percent each year. “Fulton County Schools has the lowest millage rate for [property owners] of any of the Metro Atlanta districts,” said School Board Member Gail Dean. “And we continue to do that even in very uncertain times, and I hope to see that continue.”
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Fulton County Elections: Meet the candidates Seat: Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Candidates: Robb Pitts (Incumbent),
Sonya Russell, Jewel Johnson
Note: Rob Pitts and Jewel Johnson did not submit responses to Appen Media’s questionnaire.
Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself.
Russell: I am a 25-year law enforcement leader, who now owns a small business. Served 10 years at the APD, and 15 as a federal agent before retiring. I am a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and I’m ready to give Fulton County a fresh start.
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Question 1: What do you see as the county’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Russell: The greatest challenge will be to unite the county: north, south and Atlanta in between. While doing this, we must work to reduce crime so people feel safe to go to school, go to work, and improve their quality of life. I believe my background in law enforcement makes me uniquely qualified to work collaboratively with all the different law-enforcement agencies and social organizations to prevent crime and achieve our overall goal: to improve the quality of life in Fulton County for everyone. I will establish new and improved cooperative partner-
ships in the private and public sector to achieve these goals. Question 2: Which policy or project facing the Board do you feel most passionate about, and how will you work to pass/complete it? Russell: The Board under the current chairman has shown a failure of leadership. There is no election director; the chairman misapplied federal rescue dollars, and he was recently scolded by a judge for passing an unlawful election rule (that was overturned). On day one i will introduce a measure to clean up corruption and provide open, transparent leadership. From talking to constituents and local city councils, developing K-8 STEM/STEAM home zoned schools that feed into schools like Innovation Academy and Global Impact Magnet high schools as well enriching our existing middle and high schools with some elements of those magnet schools would be very attractive to keeping and increasing enrollment. Question 3: With rising costs of living making many voters’ everyday lives more expensive, what would you do to promote economic stability in Fulton County? Russell: A Chairman Sonya Russell will reintroduce the Rescue Implementation Plan that the current chairman refused to support. It allows for millions in home mortgage assistance, summer youth jobs and training and provides small businesses with grants to help them come out of the pandemic fiscally strong. I will not only talk about helping our businesses during election season; I will work every day to promote economic stability in Fulton County.
Seat: Georgia Senate District 48
Democrat Josh Uddin is running unopposed in the primary. Party: Republican Candidates: Kevin Grindlay, Shawn Still
Note: Kevin Grindlay did not submit responses to Appen Media’s questionnaire. Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself.
Still: Shawn is a 20-year resident of Johns Creek, successful entrepreneur, and father of three girls, who currently serves Finance Chair of the Georgia Republican Party. He employees STILL over 100 Georgians through the largest pool plastering company in the Southeast. Question 1: What do you see as your district’s greatest challenge nearterm, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Still: The issues in my district vary by county, in Fulton County, the two largest issues that I plan to address as your next State Senator is improving infrastructure to accommodate the influx of traffic and addressing the stormwater runoff issues across the county. I believe that my prior experience in the pool construction industry and with the
Atlanta Regional Commission makes me uniquely qualified to address the stormwater runoff issue. I will work with local jurisdictions on improving existing watersheds, and I will work tirelessly with the state and Army Corp of Engineers for any available funding to improve infrastructure. Question 2: Which policy or project facing the House do you feel most passionate about, and how will you work to pass/complete it? Still: Senate Bill 202, which was passed during the 2022 legislative session, was a good start on addressing election integrity. However, it fell short by not eliminating election drop boxes. In the State Senate, I plan to revisit the issue of election integrity to eliminate election drop boxes alltogether. Question 3: With rising costs of living making many voters’ everyday lives more expensive, what would you do to promote economic stability in your district? Still: Our district pays two thirds of the taxes for the county. We need to eliminate the state income tax. I plan to cut funding for services that we are paying for that we are not receiving. In 2021 our state over collected 1.2 billion in state taxes, and they are now redistributing that amount to Georgia families. Tat money should have gone directly back to the taxpayers that were overcharged and received no benefit for the taxes that they paid.
Fulton County Elections
State Elections
Board of Commissioners The chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is an at-large seat, meaning all residents of Fulton County may vote for the seat, regardless of district. The seat, currently held by Robb Pitts, is up for reelection this year.
State House of Representatives Johns Creek falls into State House Districts 48, 50 and 51. District 48 is currently represented by Democrat Mary Robichaux. District 49 is represented by Republican Chuck Martin. District 50 is represented by Democrat Angelika Kausche. District 51 is represented by Democrat Josh McLaurin.
Johns Creek falls into Board of Commissioners District 1, represented by Liz Hausmann, who is not running for reelection. Board of Education Johns Creek falls into Fulton County Board of Education District 5. The district will have its nonpartisan general election May 24 between candidates Kristin McCabe and Kimberly Ware.
State Senate Johns Creek falls into State Senate Districts 14 and 48. District 14 is represented by Republican Bruce Thompson. District 48 is represented by Democrat Zahra Karinshak.
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Fulton County Elections: Meet the candidates Seat: Georgia House District 50
Democrat Michelle Au is running unopposed in the primary. Party: Republican Candidates: Betsy Kramer, Narender Reddy, Jill Trammell
Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself. Kramer: I am a 22-year resident of Johns Creek. Prior to running, I served the Fulton County Republican Party as the HD50 chair, first vice-chair and for a time as acting chair. My husband Steve and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We have two adult children.
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Reddy: I legally immigrated to America 40 years ago and built a successful career in commercial real estate. I have proudly served Johns Creek on the Board of GRTA for the past 18 years. I am running for State House to continue serving our community and preserve our shared values.
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Trammell: Jill Trammell, MBA, has over 20 years of relevant experience as an entrepreneur, executive and volunteer. She has been a real leader, setting budgets, meeting strategic goals, building coalitions, and negotiating with state entities. Her record of helping others and service above self, makes her the best candidate in District 50. Question 1: What do you see TRAMMELL as your district’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Kramer: As I knock on the doors of voters in HD 50, my constituents are primarily concerned about traffic. Although it is not just specific to our district, it is a huge concern throughout Georgia. There is no quick fix for HD50 traffic issues. We live in a city with only a few major roads in and out. We need to determine how to better use our funding for roads and our Intelligent Traffic System (ITS). The ITS, if properly utilized, will allow traffic to flow much better by controlling traffic lights and moving traffic through our cities. Reddy: We face a critical decision of what kind of community we will allow Johns Creek to become. With crime on the rise in Atlanta and radical politics trying to creep into our education system, we must hold the line to protect the values we all hold dear about Johns Creek.
We must fully fund our local law enforcement and ensure that they have all the tools and resources necessary to hold the line against Atlanta’s crime problem from encroaching on our community. And we must keep politics out of the classroom and keep our teachers and parents to be in the driver’s seat of what is happening in our schools – not political activists. Johns Creek continues to be known across the nation as being one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family – not only in Georgia, but in the nation. We need real leaders in power so that we can keep it that way. Trammell: Our most immediate challenges will be dependent on the outcome of the governor and lieutenant governor’s race. However, there is one thing that won’t change no matter who is elected. The continued loss of our freedoms. Our pursuit of happiness is based on our God given rights. These freedoms are continually challenged, often hidden in bills that should never pass. We need to work on projects that protect our way of life in District 50 and steer our state away from socialism. The Democrat party and their money have left the moderates to back radical left candidates. We do not want radicals. We need strong representation to push back both sides of the aisle. I am a middle-right conservative and social moderate. A Republican who has proven she will be the people’s voice. I have been an advocate for vulnerable populations most of my adult life, experienced in reading legislation and writing policy. I stand up to fight the RINOs. The first week I am in office, I will create a local coalition. We will read, research, and discuss resolutions, bills and potential laws, to determine how they affect our personal freedoms and guide legislation, together. Question 2: Which policy or project facing the House do you feel most passionate about, and how will you work to pass/complete it? Kramer: SB202, our election integrity bill, which passed in 2021, is just the start in restoring integrity to our elections. As a member of the Georgia Republican Party Election Confidence Task Force since 2020, I will continue to work on election integrity for my constituents. Our elections must provide greater access to voting, by making it harder to cheat. In addition to working on the Election Confidence Task Force, I also have worked at the polls for Fulton County Elections for over 10 years. I am the only candidate in this race who will restore our elections. Reddy: I have served under three governors on the Board of GRTA. Community growth, infrastructure, and transportations are a passion for me. I see what has happened in other communities that have hurt their own communities by over-developing. I will take my experience from GRTA and commercial real estate to ensure we champion economic development in Johns Creek by investing wisely in our infrastructure and ensuring that we grow responsibly to prevent our schools and roads from becoming overcrowded. Trammell: I have always served the most vulnerable and want to provide the special needs community with college work training programs. Especially here in Johns Creek where there is nothing to do after aging out of high school. I will go after the state accrediting boards
and their push of federal Dept. of Education plans parents oppose. I plan on tax dollars following our students, access to funding to build more private and state schools, employment for teachers and entrepreneurship. Collaborative funding for all people who are trying to get ahead, not just those who check a box for skin color or ethnicity. Question 3: With rising costs of living making many voters’ everyday lives more expensive, what would you do to promote economic stability in your district? Kramer: Our state must become more competitive for business investment and labor by intelligently eliminating the state income tax. HB 1437, which was just signed into law, lowers the current income tax rate of 5.75 percent to 4.99 percent by 2029. I will examine how the nine states without a state income tax earn revenues and also balance their budgets. I pledge to introduce a bill for Georgia that will study their best practices. A follow-up bill will put those recommendations into practice to eliminate the income tax. Reddy: I am a successful businessman, and I started a national bank here in Georgia. I know what it takes to build a company, budget wisely, employ people and provide for families. The reckless spending from the Democrats is crippling our communities, and it’s going to bankrupt the American Dream I came to this country to achieve. We must stop Washington politics from threatening our way of life in Johns Creek. I will work tirelessly to keep our economy strong by spending responsibly. I will introduce policy that cuts through the red tape keeping our businesses from thriving, and I will lead the fight to reduce taxes for families who are struggling at the grocery store and at the gas pump. Trammell: I believe we can help families do better by limiting that the governor giving everyone $500 -$1500 per family is the wrong move. Instead, provide economic incentive tax credits to state, just like the Federal EITC. I will also work to oppose the expansion of Medicaid and to lower insurance rates with state providers. We need public, private and insurance partnerships to expand services and to keep competition strong. This provides us with quality care. We will have nowhere else to go if we move toward a universal healthcare system.
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Call Bill: 404-245-9396 Sr. Programmer Analyst Analyze, design, develop & maintain computer software applications; Design & develop user interfaces & Web applications; Perform analysis of complex designs & programming tasks; Write & code logical & physical database descriptions. Will use technologies like: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, .Net Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, XML, MS SQL Server, AJAX, JIRA, Knockout JS. Master’s deg in Computer Science, Computer Applications, CIS or, Information Systems Security plus 12 Months Exp in Related Occupation is reqd. Will accept Bachelor’s deg w/5 yrs of exp as equal to Master’s Deg Various Unanticipated Locations Throughout the U.S. Please apply w/2 copies of resume. TEJ Solutions, Inc. 5490 McGinnis Village Place Ste# 131 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Ciox Health LLC seeks Technical Product Owner in Alpharetta GA to take functional lead of the overall project teams as the Product Owner & provide vision & direction to Agile dev team & stakeholders throughout project & create requirements. Req Master’s degree in Comp Sci, Software Engg or closely rel fld + 1 yr exp in comp rel occ. Send resume & cover ltr: talentacquisition@cioxhealth.com
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