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‘Matilda’s’ moves to Milton Residents recently packed Milton City Hall to discuss the relocation of popular Alpharetta music venue “Matilda’s Under the Pines” to the Birmingham Crossroads area in Milton. Public comment and discussions lasted until beyond 2 a.m. Read more, Page 4.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A computer technician called police June 14 after he found files he suspected contained child porn on a computer hard drive that a customer dropped off earlier.

The technician, an employee at the Best Buy on North Point Drive, said that a customer had dropped off the computer hard drive at 2:30 p.m. that day to transfer data.

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Man falls victim to Snapchat scam MILTON, Ga. — A college student is out over $5,000 after falling victim to a fraud through the Snapchat app.

The victim, a student at the University of Mississippi, said he had multiple payments due when he was contacted through Snapchat by a person claiming she could get the man a few thousand dollars if he sent her his debit card. The woman gave her name and said she lived in Roswell.

The student sent his card to the female who said she needed the information to add funds to his account. She agreed not take money from the account or use the card.

The victim later saw two deposits made to his account from two checks from Top Golf totaling $2,873. Later that day, the man realized his account had been over drafted by more than $1,500 from three separate withdrawals. The victim’s parents paid the overdraft fee but came to police because they said the suspect was attempting to scam others.

Using the suspect’s phone number, officers identified an 18-year old Roswell woman who matched the name and description of the person who contacted the victim. According to the police report, the woman has a pending case in

backup hard drive, the employee said that the system had alerted him to several files that had errors.

The files were titled with sexual acts involving underage children, with one as young as 4 years old.

Neither the employee nor police were able to view the files on the transfer computer to verify what they contained.

Officers confiscated the hard drive.

Alpharetta for account fraud and writing fraudulent checks.

Company reports employee pocketed customers’ cash ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police met June 9 with representatives of Andretti’s Karting and Games on Alpharetta Highway after they were alerted to possible thefts.

A representative told police that the company had found that an employee was keeping cash from customers by using a coupon code on the register that would carry a zero charge when cash was used in the transaction. The employee would then allegedly tell the customer what the charge would have normally been, give proper change and pocket the cash.

When police started investigating, they found that another previous employee had used a similar strategy before being fired.

Man swindled of $4,200 through telephone scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported June 20 that he had fallen victim to a phone scam after someone called him requesting $4,200 to keep his granddaughter out of jail. The man received a call from someone claiming to be an attorney at Fulton County Court named “Gerald.”

The caller told the man that he needed to send $4,200 to keep his granddaughter out of jail after she was involved in a vehicle accident.

The money would be used to keep the

granddaughter out of jail and to avoid a lawsuit, “Gerald” said.

The man asked to speak to his granddaughter first before sending any money. He was connected with someone who sounded like his granddaughter and was convinced the call was authentic.

After purchasing $4,200 worth of Sam’s Club gift cards and reading off the numbers to the caller, the caller contacted the man again and requested another $4,000. At this point, the man said he realized he had been scammed and called police.

Burglars take firearms in house burglary FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A large gun safe full of firearms was missing recently after a home off Julian Farm Road was burglarized. A woman was staying at the home while the owner was away for the weekend. When she arrived, she noticed all the drawers were opened, papers all over the floor and jewelry on the bed upstairs. She sent a photo to the homeowner to ask if he left it this way.

She said her husband came by to check on the house a week prior and nothing was out of place. A few days after that, he noticed bags by the door, but again didn’t think anything of it.

When the woman got in contact with the homeowner, he said he kept a large gun safe full of firearms in his barn. She told deputies it was missing, but they don’t know how many or what kind of firearms were in the safe.

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Milton City Council approves ‘Matilda’s’ relocation Music venue greenlit for Birmingham Crossroads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — When the June 18 Milton City Council meeting began just after 6 p.m., the city fire marshal was posted in the lobby of City Hall.

Some residents were turned away when the council chambers reached capacity.

The overflow crowd had come to voice their stances on a potential move of a popular Alpharetta music venue to Milton. When the City Council rendered its decision some eight hours later, just 30 people remained. But for those who burned the midnight oil with the board wearing “I love and support Matilda’s” stickers, the ultimate result was cause for celebration.

The Council voted 5-0 — with Councilwoman Laura Bentley recused — to approve a measure allowing “Matilda’s Under the Pines” to the Birmingham Crossroads district along Hickory Flat Road. The contentious issue was presented before a standing-room only crowd with over 200 public comment cards received by the city which stretched the meeting well beyond 2 a.m.

The issue at hand was the applicant’s request to move the beloved open-air venue from Alpharetta, where it has been in operation for 15 years, and if it would be a fitting addition to the generally quiet and rural Birmingham Crossroads area.

Matilda’s incorporates a “hen house” building that serves as a stage for amplified acoustic performances on the weekend where patrons can set up tables, chairs and bring their own food and drink.

Dozens of residents and non-residents Joe Lockwood alike spoke in favor of Milton mayor the move, noting their love for the “low-key,” affordable and familyfriendly atmosphere Matilda’s provides.

Patrons and some nearby residents said the venue would be a welcome cultural addition to the area and would prove a boon for positive growth in the rural sec-

The Milton City Council voted approve the relocation of outdoor music venue “Matilda’s” to the old Buice store property along Hickory Flat Road. The venue, which hosts amplified acoustic performances, has been in operation for 15 years in Alpharetta. tion of the city.

However, a slight majority of residents, many of whom live near the site, argued the venue would be too loud, bring an abundance of added traffic and parking issues to the area and could pose dangers from people crossing the unlit street and potential drunk drivers leaving the BYOB venue.

Opponents also stated that the nine variances that came along with the application showed that the intended use was not a proper fit for the site and it could set a precedent for future developers to stray from the city’s codes.

Ultimately the City Council approved all nine variances, but stripped much of the leeway suggested by the Planning Commission last month.

Council members elected to reduce the suggested 85 decibel limit to 75 decibels from the nearest property line. They also limited concerts to Friday and/or Saturday nights from May 1 through October 31 with a maximum of 30 events during that span. The Planning Commission

By the end of the first season, we will see how everything works.

It will allow us to get feedback from staff and the community and make sure it’s all working as planned.”

suggested a proposed maximum of 300 attendees per event, but the Council reduced that number to 200. A measure was also approved to allow for two “special events” per year for up to 250 concert-goers with the city’s prior approval and the use of an off-duty police officer to direct traffic.

Opponents cited two major issues that included a review process for the special-use permit and its specific ties to Matilda’s.

Many nearby residents voiced concerns the variance to delete the special use-permit’s three-year renewal period would be regrettable if the venue proved to cause noise, traffic and other issues.

The stipulation would require the city to review the possible impacts of the venue every 36 months to decide to renew or revoke the permit.

Applicant and property owner Curtis Mills said if the city chose not to renew the permit after three years, he would be unable to recoup his investment, which includes installing bathroom facilities and the relocation of the stage.

Councilman Matt Kunz suggested the city take up the issue six months from the start of the 2018 concert season to judge Matilda’s impacts to the nearby community.

“That way we are going to know how the sound is working, we’re going to know how the relationships with the neighbors are going and we’re going to get them going in a gradual way to see if this can be built into something special,”

Kunz said.

The council agreed and voted to delete the 36-month renewal period but will review the relocation at a work session this fall.

“We felt this was very important based on the concerns of the community,” Mayor Joe Lockwood said. “By the end of the first season, we will see how everything works. It will allow us to get feedback from staff and the community and make sure it’s all working as planned.”

With the property owner’s agreement, the council also greenlit a condition the special-use permit be limited specifically to Matilda’s operations.

Lockwood said it was understandable that residents would have concerns but that the council did its part to properly tackle the issue.

“The Council was open to the venue and ultimately came to the decision it would be a good fit,” Lockwood said.

“But we also spent a long time going through the issues and concerns to address them to hopefully somewhere in the middle. Not everyone is going to be happy, but I hope the majority of folks understand we took addressing those issues seriously and came up with parameters to control them. Milton is a special and unique place and I’m excited because I believe this venue will add quality of life and character.”

According to Mills, the venue could be operational in July.

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Milton adopts Providence Park master plan City tailors vision to suit public input

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. —Milton now has a clear vision for the future of Providence Park after 10 months of consulting with residents and design professionals. The Milton City Council formally adopted a finalized master plan at its June 18 meeting.

The plan will provide a roadmap for the city to provide improvements, add amenities and bring the park up to current standards over the coming years.

Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge said he is “very pleased” with the result of the master planning process that began with public input last summer. He added that comments from residents were vital to shaping the outline.

“We received a tremendous amount of citizen input,” Cregge said. “This is paid with taxpayers’ dollars, and we were looking to spend those dollars as wisely and frugally as possible. The wisest move for us was to tailor the plan according to what residents wanted.”

The 42-acre park, first opened in

1971, was purchased from Fulton County in 2015. The site had lay dormant for over a decade following the discovery and cleanup of potentially hazardous materials dumped on the grounds. The city reopened the park in 2016 and has maintained it since but has yet to add amenities.

That will change in over the next few years with the approval of the master plan.

The city began a string of public input meetings for the future of the park last September and has tailored the master plan according to residents’ desires.

“We put a lot of ideas in early to expand the box of options,” Cregge said.

“There are lots of different things you can do with the park. We put a lot out there based on the input we received, as well as what I have seen in other parks.

Then we presented those ideas and if it would work in Milton, we’d do it. And if it doesn’t work it Milton we don’t. It was important to represent the character of the city.”

A concern raised by residents throughout the 10-month process was that developing the park would destroy its undisturbed charm. But Cregge said those uncertainties should be quelled

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This is paid with taxpayers’ dollars, and we were looking to spend those dollars as wisely and frugally as possible. The wisest move for us was to tailor the plan according to what residents wanted.”

Jim Cregge Parks and Recreation Director with the finalized plan.

“I don’t think people need to worry,” he said. “We want to preserve the natural beauty of the park.”

The finalized plan eliminates two structures, a zip line and rock climbing wall, shown in the preliminary master plan. The decision to delete the amenities resulted from some residents calls they were too active a use for the passive park.

The finalized plan does include the addition of structures and improvements throughout the park.

Additional facilities include a 6,500-square foot nature center, a woodland camping area, a restroom building near the entrance, a fishing deck on the

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lake, a half-acre lawn area and a 1-acre performance green within the quarry for “small performances.”

A 0.75-mile looped trail will run on the western portion of the park. The route will be 8-feet wide and will provide access to the nature center and camping area.

A natural surface trail will run for 0.5 miles along the eastern portion of the property. The plan also calls for an elevated boardwalk over the lake and a pedestrian bridge linking the natural surface trail near a quarry overlook plaza.

One amenity not included in the

See PLAN, Page 28

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Some 40 years ago, state Rep. A.J. “Mick” Spano delivered a prayer in the Colorado House, calling on the Almighty to help end to the 1976 legislative session.

“Oh Lord,” Spano pat Fox prayed. “Help us to Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com adjourn, and when we have nothing to say, help us not to come to the microphone and say it.”

It was a call to the Divine that should be in every writer’s catechism.

The newspaper industry is in enough trouble without adding “verbosity” to its list of sins.

Part of the job of a copy editor is to eliminate words that waste time. Readers are busy enough.

We’re not talking Proust or Hemmingway here. This is not literature.

I’ve long campaigned for the elimination of most adverbs. Words like “very” or “extremely” are not worth their keystrokes. They don’t add enough information to pay for the space they occupy in a sentence.

Adjectives can be just as dangerous.

True, skilled writers can use them to craft handsome narratives.

But in the wrong hands, they can overpopulate sentences with agonizing detail.

Consider what most wordsmiths regard as the greatest sentence ever written: “Jesus wept.”

No adverbs. No adjectives. Two words that say more than most paragraphs.

I’m not advocating for two-word sentences here, but there is something elegant about economy.

This is not to say that words should be judged solely by their relevance.

Sometimes, a word can add value by its mere existence in a sentence. It can provide the keystone for a perfect cadence in a poem or narrative.

By and large though, life is too short to put up with redundancy. Eliminate excess, I say.

I can spot redundancy everywhere: in books, newspapers, in television programs – in my own work.

I strive to eliminate redundancy every time I encounter it.

True story: The other evening, my wife asked whether we needed to buy more life insurance.

“One of us doesn’t,” I replied.

That didn’t go over well.

All the same, wouldn’t our lives be easier if we removed all the clutter? We can start simple, eliminating words we don’t need.

Here are some examples: • New record – How often do we hear of athletes setting a “new record” in the 100-meter freestyle or the long jump? When one sets a record, it is inherently “new.”

• Roach bug – I don’t hear this quite as often, but it still creeps into conversation from time to time.

Unless I miss my guess, a roach is a bug.

• Tuna fish – Oh, this is a favorite of mine, because there’s nothing I enjoyed more as a kid than a tuna fish sandwich. My mother made them with lettuce and tomato. The fish was already in the tuna.

• Hot water heater – My plumber called me out on this one. It’s a “water heater.” When performing properly, it produces hot water.

You can probably come up with others.

They’re out there, wasting our time, cluttering our conversations. Mark them, and vow to eliminate them.

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OPINION

The time for change is always I have moved eight times over the past four years.

Prior to graduating high school, I had only lived three places in 18 years.

All three of those places were in Franklin, Tenn., and two Carson Cook of those homes were Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com in the same subdivision.

In 2014, I started college at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, only two hours from home. I lived in a different dorm or apartment, with a different set of roommates, each of the four years I was in school.

In 2016, I interned with Walt Disney World, in Orlando. I packed my things into my car and moved 10 hours from home.

Those 10 hours felt like a lot at the time. I only saw my family once during the six months of my internship. Some days were harder than others, like when I couldn’t give my dad a hug on Father’s Day, or when I couldn’t attend my sister’s high school graduation. But I could

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Then, in the spring of 2017, I studied abroad in Belgium. I spent five months in a country where, prior to moving there, I did not know anybody. I barely even spoke the language.

I couldn’t bring all my stuff, just what could fit in one large suitcase. Not only could my family not visit, but there was a seven hour time difference, making it difficult to find times to talk.

It was difficult, being away from my friends and family, feeling like a stranger in a strange land. But it was also worth it. I got to see sights and visit cities I had dreamed of.

I made new friends, tried new foods and learned a lot, about the world around me and about myself.

It’s 2018. I’ve just moved to North Fulton County, Ga. Only five hours away from home. Only one hour time difference. I know to some of my peers, moving away from home as soon as they’ve graduated college seems intimidating.

But for me, it’s pretty tame.

North Fulton reminds me of where I grew up in several ways. Both places are suburbs of larger cities. Places that pride themselves on good schools and

Southern hospitality. I can eat at the same restaurants and expect the same weather. So I don’t have to contend with the culture shock I did when I moved to Belgium.

When you pack up your life once every six months or so, you start to realize what things are really important.

We accumulate a lot of junk in our lives.

Every time I’ve moved I’ve thrown away, recycled and donated bags and bags of junk I’d collected.

The desire to carry as few boxes as possible compelled me to be unsentimental, throwing away homemade cards, old school projects and knick-knacks from friends.

But I never got rid of anything important, because what’s important isn’t the stuff. It’s the memories I’ve made and the people I care about.

I think one of the things I will miss the most about being a student is that every year I had an opportunity to reinvent myself. Like clockwork, every August there would be new classes, new teachers and new peers. And for some students, like me, there are opportunities to study abroad or intern in new cities.

It felt freeing to know I could join new clubs or switch up my wardrobe. I could make new friends and set new goals for myself. It was an annual reminder to evaluate the kind of person I wanted to be.

It’s the same reason we make New Year’s resolutions. Or why we turn our house upside down with spring cleaning. Human beings have the remarkable ability to change, to grow, to be multiple people over one lifetime.

It’s been six months since New Year’s, and I’m willing to bet you haven’t kept up with all your resolutions, if you made them to begin with. No judgement here, I haven’t either. I haven’t read as many books as I would like, and I haven’t gone to the gym as often as I promised.

But consider this your semi-annual reminder. Take stock of what’s important in your life.

Call the friend you haven’t talked to in a while. Think about the kind of person you want to be and start making steps to be that person.

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Applicant withdraws proposed Milton daycare

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Two weeks after a deferral by the City Council, an applicant has chosen to pull the plug on a proposed daycare facility along Green Road near Arnold Mill. The City Council approved the withdrawal of the special use permit at its June 18 meeting.

The daycare has created a stir among nearby homeowners since it was first presented at a community zoning information meeting in March. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial.

Residents in the area argued the business, which would operate during peak traffic hours, would further gridlock Green Road. The thoroughfare is a high-traffic cut through from Crabapple Road to Arnold Mill and regularly backs up during the morning and afternoon rush hours.

In its presentation, the city said the daycare would add 462 daily trips to the area.

Though the intersection of Green Road and Arnold Mill was included in the 2016 SPLOST vote for improvements, currently no plans or timelines have been created to ease congestion.

Transportation Engineer Sara Leaders said the site would require a turning lane if approved, but nearby residents continued to argue the addition would not mitigate the added traffic if the site was approved.

The Planning Commission sided with residents in recommending denial on April 25, adding that the daycare was too intensive a use for the mostly residential area.

The proposal included a request presented by Jared McKinnon of Kimley-

In its presentation, the city said the daycare would add 462 daily trips to the area. Though the intersection of Green Road and Arnold Mill was included in the 2016 SPLOST vote for improvements, currently no plans or timelines have been created to ease congestion.

Horn calling for a 9,700-square foot facility to operate from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

The site is currently occupied by a single family home.

The applicant had agreed to selfimpose restrictions, including no bus service to the facility, special events would be staggered throughout the day, outdoor speakers would be at a low volume to not disturb nearby homes and an additional parking area would be created.

City staff recommended the daycare be approved with conditions. The item was deferred at the May 21 City Council meeting at the applicant’s request.

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Milton considers update to fireworks noise ordinance

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton is considering measures to strengthen its fireworks ordinance in the wake of new legislation passed by the 2018 Legislature.

The bill allows municipalities to regulate fireworks based on the noise they produce. However, cities can no longer create ordinances specific to the use of fireworks.

With the regulations tied to the noise ordinance, the use of consumer fireworks will be permitted at all times — with certain exceptions for locations and conditions such as drought — unless they cause a “loud and unreasonable noise.” This is defined by noise of a high volume and in duration or character that may disturb the comfort, health, peace, safety and quiet enjoyment or repose of one or more persons of ordinary sensibilities.

Under the state bill, the city cannot enforce its fireworks-related noise ordinance on certain holidays, including from midnight to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the following days: • January 1 • The last Saturday and Sunday in May (Memorial Day weekend) • July 3-4 • The first Monday in September (Labor Day) • December 31 “In addition to our equestrian community, this ordinance will allow the city of Milton to better protect its vulnerable populations, both human and our other four-legged friends,” said City Manager Steve Krokoff. “It will provide our officers a tool to apply in situations in which the noise associated with fireworks rises to the level that reasonably disturbs the

comfort, health, peace, safety, et cetera, of our community members on almost every day of the year.”

The new regulations will be up for possible adoption at the July 9 City Council meeting. Krokoff said it is important residents understand that the use of fireworks will be permitted, but the regulations allow the city to have greater control when a nuisance is created by their associated noise.

“I think that the key take away here is that the city is not trying to prevent individuals from peacefully enjoying fireworks if they so choose,” Krokoff said. “There are a variety of consumer fireworks that create little to no noise and thus will never be the subject of regulation,” with exceptions for location and certain conditions, he added.

“Additionally, if an individual or group of neighbors chooses to use consumer fireworks that do create noise, so long as it doesn’t reasonably disturb those around them, they will not be subject to regulation either,” he said.

“This ordinance is designed to prevent the use of consumer fireworks from appreciably degrading the quality of life of our community and keeping our vulnerable population, human and animal, safe from the unintended consequences of the percussions associated with some consumer fireworks.”

Under the city’s current ordinance, which went into effect last September, the use of consumer fireworks was only limited between 9:01 p.m. to 9:59 a.m. except on July 3-4 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

Since its passage, the city has received 26 firework-related complaints.

According to Communications Director Shannon Ferguson, many of the complaints were valid but several were received during the legally permitted times to use fireworks.

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Private school 2018 Valedictorians This is part 1 of the private school 2018 Valedictorians list. Check next week for Blessed Trinity and Fellowship Christian.

King’s Ridge Christian School Valedictorian: Benjamin Cole Kaminski Benjamin Cole Kaminski will attend Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. He is the son of Jeffrey and Pamela Kaminski of Alpharetta. He will be receiving the Zell Miller Grant and Hope Scholarship.

Outside of class, he was a member of the varsity soccer team, cross country and swim team. He was also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish Honor Society, Honor Council, Senior Beta Club, National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society.

Salutatorian: Olivia Marie Muscott Olivia Marie Muscott, daughter of Julia and Robert Muscott of Milton, will attend the University of Georgia where she plans to study biology with a premedicine focus.

She is a recipient the Georgia Certificate of Merit, Zell Miller Grant and Hope Scholarship. At King’s Ridge, she was a member of the school symphony and Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra and vice president of its chapter of Junior State of America. She was also chosen by her peers as “Most likely to be a CEO.”

Mount Pisgah Christian School Valedictorian: Yiting Chen Yiting Chen will attend Vanderbilt University in the fall to study biomedical engineering.

The son of Anbao Chen and Ruihua Li, Chen serves as the president of International Student Alliance and vice president of Tri-Music Honor Society. He has been recognized as an AP scholar, GISA All-Select Chorus member, AllState finalist in visual arts and Georgia Certificate of Merit recipient. At Mount Pisgah, Chen was involved with National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, International Thespian Society and varsity cross country.

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Salutatorian: Jackson Grant Jackson Grant, son of Judy and Tom Grant, will attend Georgia Tech to study business. He has been awarded the Scheller College of Business Dean’s Scholarship, Georgia Tech Alumni Award and Georgia Certificate of Merit.

He is also an AP scholar with honor and Georgetown University essay contest winner. Grant was president of Mount Pisgah Student Government and a member of National Honor Society; varsity football; varsity baseball; and varsity soccer.

Pinecrest Academy Valedictorian: Michael Trainor Michael Trainor will attend the Geor-

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gia Institute of Technology in the fall where he plans to study biomolecular and chemical engineering.

He is the son of Anne and Edward Trainor. He has been recognized as a Geogia Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction and a General Electric STAR award recipient. At Pinecrest, Trainor participated in band, mock trial, varsity golf and soccer and Habitat for Humanity.

St. Francis Valedictorian: Charlie Shapiro Charlie Shapiro plans to attend Clemson University where he will study finance. He is the son of Emily and Louis Shapiro.

We hope by providing a resource and a free educational experience, businesses will look to the city when they need help.

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Milton to host second small business symposium this week Free event features educational workshops, expo for local businesses

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — In an effort to foster relations with the city’s businesses and provide valuable resources, Milton is hosting its second small business symposium June 28.

The free event, which runs from noon-6:30 p.m., features educational workshops and an expo for Milton-based businesses. The city partnered with the Crabapple Community Association, the Milton Business Alliance and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for the event.

Economic Development Director Sarah LaDart said the importance of the symposium is not only to provide valuable information to local business owners, it can also establish relationships between those businesses and the city.

“We hope by providing a resource and a free educational experience, businesses will look to the city when they need help,” LaDart said. “We want people to get to know [city] staff and be comfortable with them so we can partner. When they have problems with traffic, utilities or a question about a tax bill, I’m here.

By inviting people to City Hall, hopefully when they do have a random situation that arises they know they can reach out to us.”

The city, she said, learned valuable lessons from its companies in the first symposium last summer. This year’s workshops will be more focused on spe-

Symposium attendees listen and take notes during Kathy Swhan’s keynote speech, part of last year’s event. cific topics and run longer, LaDart said.

State Sen. Brandon Beach will speak at the symposium to provide updates on recently passed legislation and TSPLOST projects and their potential impacts on local businesses. Beach also serves as executive director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District.

The breakout sessions include Adam Briggs of UPS discussing the #MeToo movement and its impact on small businesses, an active shooter response training from Milton Police, information on the Buxton Analytics Platform, cybersecurity discussions and how to effectively

use Instagram.

“Most of the time, people charge for these type of seminars, but we are working to provide lunch for everybody while we all learn how to grow and do businesses better in Milton,” LaDart said.

The seminars, which LaDart described as “strictly educational” and not a sales pitch, are open to the public but the Milton business expo is limited to companies licensed with the city.

More than a dozen Milton firms have already committed to the expo, exceeding last year’s total. The showcase, which begins at 4:30 p.m., will highlight

what the Milton businesses community offers, LaDart said.

“The cool thing about Milton is when you speak to residents they are always trying to use local businesses,” LaDart said. “For instance, if you need promotional materials, we have a company here providing that. People actively try to do businesses with other businesses in Milton. At the expo, we’ll have many of them all in the same room.”

To register to attend or reserve a booth visit tinyurl.com/MiltonSBS2. The cost to register a booth is $30 and the company must be licensed in Milton.

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Brett Power joins Johns Creek Financial JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Financial announced recently that Brett Power has joined the firm as chief investment strategist and personal wealth advisor.

Power has more than 12 years of experience in wealth management and financial services. He holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in business administration from Georgia State University.

Staff Zone expands in Roswell’s Opportunity Zone ROSWELL, Ga. — Staff Zone, a staffing company that specializes in providing temporary labor for the commercial construction industry, has recently relocated and expanded its corporate office to 863 Holcomb Bridge Road.

Located within the city’s Opportunity Zone, the 11,000-square-foot building will allow for Staff Zone to grow its operations over the coming years by creating office space with the capacity to house up to 10 additional employees.

“Staff Zone’s decision to expand its corporate office in Roswell by investing and redeveloping a property is a big win for local retention efforts,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. Staff Zone has 31 locations in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Colorado and has more than 200 employees companywide. It provided jobs for more than 22,000 temporary workers in 2017.

Johns Creek Primary Care recognized nationally JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Primary Care has recently been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Patient-Centered Medical Home Program.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home Program is dedicated to raising the bar in improving healthcare in America by

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Power is a certified financial planner and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Before joining Johns Creek Financial, Power served the private wealth clients of a national financial services firm in Atlanta, Power specializing in retirement planning, income planning, trusts and multi-generational planning needs.

emphasizing patient-centered care and health information technology.

“We are extremely proud to receive this recognition,” said Dr. Lee Herman, owner of Johns Creek Primary Care. “It reinforces the exceptional care we provide to our patients.»

Kimberly-Clark awards six college scholarships ROSWELL, Ga. — Kimberly-Clark Corporation recently announced that six local students, Joshua Ng, Hannah Kepner, Sofia Soto-Tredunlo, Sanjay Sridhar, Christine Yang and Taylor Van Horn have been awarded 2018 Bright Futures college scholarships.

The four-year scholarships were awarded to children of Kimberly-Clark employees in Roswell who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and community service.

GPS Trackit brings headquarters to Roswell

ROSWELL, Ga. — GPS Trackit, a software product development company specializing in custom fleet management solutions for small businesses, enterprises, and governments, is opening its national headquarters in Roswell. The new headquarters is bringing 40 new jobs to the city.

Located on the third floor of Roswell Summit’s 200 building along Holcomb Bridge Road, the company will be occupying 6,500 square feet of space.

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Carisa Turner accredited in public relations ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Inc.’s director of public relations and communications, Carisa Turner, recently received her Accreditation in Public Relations through the Public Relations Society of America. The Public Turner Relations Society is the nation’s largest professional association for public relations and communications professionals.

Of the association’s 30,000 members across the country, only 15 percent have achieved their accreditation.

Created in 1964, the Accreditation in Public Relations is an internationally ranked accreditation program for established public relations professionals, which allows them to certify professional expertise and reflect a high standard of public relations principals and ethics.

This is accomplished through a formal panel presentation showcasing expertise and previous work experience as well as a computer-based exam.

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Small business owner gains reprieve for zoning mistake

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It doesn’t come up often, but a small auto repair shop on Maxwell Road has been granted a variance to allow for a small building that extends within two feet of the property line.

The unusual circumstances surrounding the June 18 City Council action is that the building, a small garage, is already built.

Few cities guard their appearance as much as Alpharetta, and businesses are required to follow strict codes for building structures, including materials and signage.

The business owner, David Kahn, appeared before the City Council requesting the variance after he was notified he had improperly constructed the building without a permit and that its placement violated the 15-foot setback required of structures in the area, which is zoned for light industrial.

Members of the City Council said they were uncomfortable being placed in a position of granting “forgiveness” and would rather follow regular protocols for allowing permission before buildings are constructed.

Such cases, though rare, are not

As a shot across the bow to anyone who thinks this is a precedent, it is not because they would be operating at their own risk of building something, and if anybody objected as an adjoining neighbor, for me it wouldn’t be a close call.”

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unprecedented in Alpharetta. The last time was back in 2015 when a home at 255 Clipper Bay Drive was constructed within the side building setback due to a surveying error, according to city staff.

“I made an honest mistake,” Kahn told the City Council.

Kahn added that he constructed the building a little over a year ago after having moved his small repair shop from Roswell to Alpharetta. He said he has been operating out of a two-car garage on Maxwell Road and needed the small shed, about 400 square feet, to store some of his equipment.

As part of the council action, Kahn had to provide the city with statements from neighboring property owners that they had no objections.

Kahn must also obtain all proper permits and install landscaping to obscure the cinderblock structure.

“I do think people make mistakes, and if they move here they don’t always realize our city is really steeped in codes, so we can keep the beauty of our area up,” Councilman Donald Mitchell said.

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The City Council was careful to state the variance should in no way be construed as a precedent that will allow others to build first, then seek relief.

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Participants are asked to bring their own yarn and hooks. Join for a session Thursday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit afpls.org or call 770-360-8897.

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BARBEQUE & BLUEGRASS

What: Activities will include live music from the Smokerise Bluegrass Band, hayrides and games. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgo.vocm

CUMMING

What: Enjoy food, music, dance contests, a Kid’s Zone and fireworks. The celebration kicks off with the Steam Engine Parade.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net

JOHNS CREEK

What: Celebrate America’s independence with live music by Bogey and the Viceroy, activities, food and a fireworks display.

No pets or outside alcohol allowed.

When: Tuesday, July 3, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

MILTON

What: The parade will include wagons, carts, bikes and pets, with prizes given away for the most spirited entries.

Games, crafts and food will follow.

When: Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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ALPHARETTA

What: Enjoy fireworks, live music, food vendors and more. Fireworks start at dusk, rain or shine. Pets must be on a leash or in a crate.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Join monthly to share perspectives, joy, growth, expertise and open hearts in this networking and empowerment session led by a certified life coach. Reservations requested.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Park Brooke Subdivision Clubhouse, 4185 Park Brooke Drive, Alpharetta Cost: $5 More info: northfulton.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY ROSWELL

What: Enjoy giant inflatables, carnival games, live music, food trucks, face painting and prizes. Dogs are not permitted.

When: Wednesday, July 4, 5:30-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell Cost: Admission is free, carnival tickets start at $1; $20 unlimited passes available More info: roswellgov.com

EVENTS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class on yoga. All classes are open to everyone and weather-permitting. Check online for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, June 30, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: Use science-based tools to provide support for those affected by addictive behavior. This is not a 12 step program.

When: Monday, July 2, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

YOUNG ADULT BOCCE BALL

What: People with developmental disabilities are welcome to play bocce ball and socialize with peers.

When: Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “PETER AND THE WOLF”

What: Learn how Peter and his animal friends capture the wolf with an orchestral score and handcrafted marionettes.

When: July 2-3 and 5-7. MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY

What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and their babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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What: Find out what an editor can do for you and your manuscript, tips for choosing the right editor, and how much you can expect to spend for editorial services. Reservations required.

When: Saturday, June 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “BIG BAD LITTLE RED PIG”

What: Two childhood favorites have been “squished” together with just one Big Bad Wolf to share in all the fun.

When: June 25-30. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

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What: Rock the library with a free karaoke session.

When: Friday, June 29, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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What: Students will work within a classic narrative structure to produce an original screenplay. Registration required.

When: Saturday, June 30, 4-5:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

BOUNCING BABY SONGS AND STORIES

What: Mr. Austin will lead children and their caregivers in songs, rhymes, movement and more.

When: Monday, July 2, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG

What: All levels of play are invited from the beginner to the more advanced player.

When: Monday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

MONDAY PUNDAY CLUB

What: Feeling punny? Come by the Milton Library and hang out with likeminded people. Snacks, books and movies provided. For teenagers.

When: Monday, July 2, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: apfls.org

MAGIC SHOW WITH KEN SCOTT

What: Ken Scott will perform tricks to captivate children of all ages.

When: Tuesday, July 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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What: Cobb County Animal Services is holding a pet-friendly 5K. Awards will be given to the fastest humans and dogs.

When: Saturday, June 30, 8-10 a.m.

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Get outside, Georgia:

Be safe when floating down the Hooch The rain seems to have eased up a bit, and that’s got me thinking about taking my canoe out on the Chattahoochee. So I’m sitting on the sofa with a bunch of maps spread out STEVE HUDSON on the coffee table.

Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer is curled up next to me, and there’s a glass of cold chocolate milk (I do so love chocolate milk) within easy reach.

Life is good.

And that’s when, for some reason, it occurs to me that it’s been about 35 years since we found that body on the river.

Finding a body on a river is not something you soon forget. It was lodged in the branches of a tree about eight feet above the river.

But I’m getting ahead of the story, which happened something like this…

It was to be my very first canoe trip on the Chattahoochee, and my buddy Joe (a veteran of many Hooch floats) was to be the guide.

The night before we had loaded Joe’s blue canoe onto the top of his car and put the paddles in the back seat.

The life jackets went in too “I always wear a life jacket,” I remember him saying.

Nowadays, in fact, the law requires you to wear one from the dam down to the Ga. 20 bridge. But the smart paddler wears one all the time.

“You never want to float the Hooch without a life jacket,” Joe continued.

“You may never need it, but if you do, you’re gonna need it in a hurry.”

The next morning, I was up early and met Joe at his house. Then I followed him to the takeout spot, left my car there, and then climbed into Joe’s car for the short drive upriver to the dam. Once there, we unloaded the boat and parked the car and grabbed the paddles and put on those life jackets.

Then we eased the canoe into the water, gave a shove with the paddles, and were off.

Our plan was to run downriver a ways to the chosen takeout. I don’t remember exactly where that was. But I do remember that conditions were perfect. The weather was just right. There were no storms in the forecast. The river low and clear. It was a textbook day for a float.

It didn’t take long to cover the distance from the dam to Bowmans Island, and the run through the shoals on the right side of Bowmans was as much

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Be sure to take precautions and wear a life jacket while out on the Chattahoochee River this summer. fun then as it is today. Below them, things calmed down a bit, and we knew they’d stay that way until we got to the big Class II rapid a few hundred yards above the Ga. 20 bridge.

We drifted along, talking about how to run that rapid, but for the moment we faced only smooth water. I had plenty of time to look around. I looked right and saw a heron looking for dinner in the shallows near shore. I looked downstream and saw a trio of ducks coming in for a landing.

I looked left and saw something odd perched up in a tree.

The thing in the tree caught my attention, and I squinted at it as we drifted closer. It looked vaguely like a pig.

But pigs don’t climb trees.

I looked again.

“Joe, do you see that?” I asked, pointing with my paddle.

“Yeah,” Joe said. “I do.”

Working the paddles, we maneuvered the boat toward the left bank for a better look.

There was no doubt about it. It was a body.

If you’ve never experienced it, you might not fully appreciate how finding a body in a tree can affect a day on the river.

In an instant, the tone of the trip changed from a leisurely day of paddling to “we need to get off the water and let someone know.”

The closest road access was the Ga. 20 bridge.

“We’ll take out there and climb the bank to the road,” Joe said.

The rapid was getting close now.

Joe, in the back, swung the canoe toward river left and lined us up to make the run. The transit was fast.

And then there was the bridge. We pulled to shore and tied the boat off and clambered up the bank.

As it happened, a game warden’s

truck was coming along at the very moment we exited the river. We flagged him down and told him what we’d seen.

He took some notes and talked on his radio and helped us haul the boat up the bank. A few minutes later we heard sirens approaching, and not long after that a helicopter was on the scene too.

“I think this trip is done,” I said as we hitched a ride back to the car.

Later, back at Joe’s house, we grilled hamburgers and turned on the TV news.

“Two boaters discovered a body today on the Chattahoochee River,” the announcer was saying. The victim turned out to be a man who had drowned on the river a month or so before. Presumably the body had sunk into a deep spot, where it remained unseen until high water kicked it loose and, eventually, put it up in that tree.

He had not been wearing a life preserver.

Back to the present: We’re coming up on hot weather, and the siren song of the cool Chattahoochee will soon be irresistible. Lots of people will get out and enjoy the river. Most will be fine.

But statistics say that one or two will drown.

Please don’t be a statistic. Wear your life jacket when you float the Hooch – no matter where on the river you’re floating. Yes, actually wear the darned thing. Why? Because if you ever find yourself needing it, you’re going to need it right then. As in “immediately.”

When you’re foundering in an ice-cold river, it is not the time to be looking for a life preserver and trying to put it on.

There’s one more reason to wear it too, and it’s a selfish one. Wear it, because I plan to float the river a lot this summer. I want those floats to be restful.

Finding one body in a tree is enough.

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Guide to local 4th of July celebrations

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA — Cities across the northern suburbs of Atlanta are gearing up to celebrate the red, white and blue this Independence Day. Local cities have provided the following information about their 4th of July events:

Milton The City of Milton kicks off its celebration early with the Independence Day Walking Parade on June 30.

The parade will run from 10:30 a.m.-noon and will make its way from Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, to the heart of Crabapple.

This tradition, hosted by the city and Crabapple Community Association, welcomes wagons, carts, bikes and pets to walk or ride in the parade. The Milton Fire Department will head the procession.

After the parade, there will be several prizes for the most spirited families, dogs and wagons. Games, popcorn, crafts, face painting and treats will be provided.

For information, visit cityofmiltonga. us.

Alpharetta

Everyone is invited to celebrate at Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. and the fireworks beginning at dusk.

Three DJs will provide music throughout the park. Several food vendors will be on site with classics like barbeque, hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as pizza, tacos and dessert. The vendors will only accept cash.

Alcohol, tobacco, charcoal grills and personal fireworks are prohibited. Pets may join but must be on a leash or in a crate.

While some of the activities may be delayed or cancelled due to weather, the fireworks extravaganza is rain or shine.

Parking is available near the Wacky World Playground. Old Milton Parkway between Ga. 9 and Wills Road will close when the parking lots are full.

For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

Johns Creek Johns Creek’s celebrations will begin a day early, July 3, at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road.

From 6-10 p.m., visitors can cel-

Read more details about 4th of July events in our calendar, Page 20. ebrate America’s independence with live music by Bogey and the Viceroy, activities, food and a fireworks display. This family-friendly event is free.

Festival-goers can bring their own food or purchase from several food vendors that will be on site, including Big C’s Chicago Kitchen, Counsins Maine Lobster, Kona Ice, King of Pops and Hurricane Grill.

No pets, personal fireworks or outside alcohol is allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.

Tables with reserved seating for eight are available for rent for $200.

For information or to reserve a table, visit johnscreekga.gov.

Roswell The 19th annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on the front lawn of Roswell High School, 11595 King Road.

Festivities will start as soon as 5:30

p.m. with giant inflatables, carnival games, live music, face painting and prizes. Admission is free, but food and games will require a number of tickets.

Each ticket costs $1, or visitors can purchase a $20 wristband for unlimited access.

Six food trucks will be available on the grounds. Live music will include Last Call Band, and Banks and Shane.

Festival-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Dogs are not permitted.

Fireworks are expected to begin at 9:30 p.m., but the exact timing may vary depending on conditions. The City of Roswell’s Facebook page, @CityofRoswellGA, will provide updates.

Barrington Hall will once again provide festivities earlier in the day with its annual Barbeque and Bluegrass. This free patriotic tradition will be held on the historic grounds of Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive.

Activities will include live music from the Smokerise Bluegrass Band, hayrides and games.

The Mill Kitchen Restaurant and Bar will provide barbeque, beverages and desserts for purchase.

For information on both celebrations, visit roswellgov.com.

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Plan: Continued from Page 6 master plan is the Children’s Charities all-inclusive playground which the nonprofit had planned to donate to the city. Though the city considered the idea of its inclusion, Cregge said Providence

Park is not the right fit.

“The topography of Providence Park is not going to fit what they’re looking to do,” he said. “Most of the land is sloped.

The area [in the park] that can be made available for the playground is not suitable for what they are doing.”

Cregge said the charity is doing “phenomenal work” and it is important the city find the right location for the

Request for Proposal Investment Services and Administration for 401 & 457 Plans RFP NUMBER 18-HR01 Sealed Proposals Due Date: July 24, 2018, 2:00 PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05 PM in the Council Chambers The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for Investment Service and Administration for 401 & 457 Plans will be posted on the following websites the week of June 28, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

playground.

“Where that right spot is located is to be determined,” he said. “But I do believe a modest playground can be built at Providence Park, and moving forward we will ensure it has inclusivity for all.”

Under the master plan, the development of the park would likely be accomplished in stages. Consultants have suggested the first phase include “stabilizing” the site, widening the entrance road, the addition of parking spaces and trail creation. The restroom, fishing deck and bridge over the wetlands would also be constructed.

Consultants estimate the initial phase of the project could take four to

five years. The second phase, which includes adding the remaining structures, could be completed around four years later.

Cregge said the next step for the city is to pinpoint its logical next moves.

“Now that we have an approved plan we can get into that discussion,” he said.

The director said he’s looking forward to the process.

“On a personal level, I’m excited,” Cregge said. “I live a mile from the park and used to take my kids there in the 1990s and made great memories. I’m excited to have the park back up and running and available, and we hope to create great memories for future generations.”

Request for Proposals City of Milton Economic Development Strategy and Marketing Plan RFP NUMBER 18-ED02 Sealed Proposals Due Date: July 17, 2018 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals is to provide a Strategy and Marketing Plan for our Economic Development department, and will be posted on the following websites the week of June 28, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

Request for Proposal Uniforms – Milton Fire Department RFP NUMBER 18-FD02 Sealed Proposals Due Date: July 12, 2018, 2018 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Council Chambers The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for the City of Milton Fire Department Uniforms will be posted on the following websites the week of June 21, 2018. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Brnovich, Beer named collegiate baseball All-Americans Local grads shine at respective schools

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two former high school baseball standouts continue to shine at the collegiate level and were recently named All-Americans. King’s Ridge graduate and Elon University pitcher Kyle Brnovich and Clemson University’s Seth Beer, a Lambert alum, were named 2018 Division I All-Americans by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings.

Beer, a junior outfielder, was voted to the First Team while Brnovich, a sophomore, was named to the Second Team.

Brnovich’s nomination comes after a standout sophomore season with the Phoenix where he compiled an 8-2 record with 15 starts and 105 innings pitched.

For the right-hander, his impressive sophomore campaign came behind his acclimation to the collegiate level of play.

“This season was a big settling-in year,” Brnovich said. “It’s kind of like high school in that once your sophomore season comes along you are used to the competition and work load. This season I was able to settle in and mature.”

Brnovich said the Elon coaching staff was instrumental to his standout season and continued his development that began with his time at King’s Ridge.

“[The Elon coaches] are very good about sharing all their baseball knowledge with me and keeping me in line and as consistent as possible,” he said.

“This season I was focused on being who I am as a pitcher and Beer to be as effective and efficient as possible. I had a really good coaching staff at King’s Ridge, too. They did a great job in helping me develop, and ever since then it’s been a building process.”

The King’s Ridge alum notched 147 strikeouts, fourth in the nation in Division I, and recorded 10 or more strikeouts in eight starts. He was third in the nation in hits allowed per nine innings (4.89). His ERA of 1.71 was in the top-10 in the nation.

Though he said he is honored to be named an All-American, Brnovich said his focus remains on the mound.

“None of the accolades matter until my baseball career is done,” he said. “My focus is on now. I want to be able to fulfill my dream to play in the big leagues, and accolades don’t help me pitch better.

They’re fun and exciting, but at the end of the day I just have to do what I have to do on the mound.”

While Brnovich continues to chase his dreams of making the big show, his fellow All-American and local graduate has seen that dream come to fruition.

Beer’s All-American accolade comes just

a few weeks after he was selected 28th overall by the Houston Astros in the MLB draft. He signed with the team on June 13.

Beer started all 63 games at Clemson this season where he batted .301 and led the team Brnovich in slugging percentage (.642), home runs (22), walks (54), onbase percentage (.456) and was second in RBIs (54).

While at Lambert, Beer led the Longhorns to the 2014 GHSA state championship.

The team was named the USA Today national champion.

With Lambert, Beer was ranked the No. 2 overall player and top outfielder in the nation by Perfect Game and was the national sophomore player of the year by MaxPreps.

Beer graduated from Lambert a semester early to attend Clemson in 2016, skipping what would have been his senior season with the Longhorns.

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J U L I E M A R T I N | F E AT U R E D P R O P E R T I E S

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

15350 WHITE COLUMNS DRIVE

915 TREYBURN RUN

OFFERED FOR $689,000

OFFERED FOR $679,900

ACTIVE

PRICE REDUCTION

ACTIVE

430 GALLOWAY COURT

691 GLENOVER DRIVE

13175 OWENS WAY

OFFERED FOR $735,000

OFFERED FOR $819,000

OFFERED FOR $1,434,900

UNDER CONTRACT

ACTIVE

PRICE REDUCTION

570 BARNESLEY LANE

255 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD

OFFERED FOR $775,000

OFFERED FOR $1,150,000

15320 TREYBURN MANOR VIEW OFFERED FOR $689,000

ACTIVE

14505 EIGHTEENTH FAIRWAY OFFERED FOR $829,000

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