Milton Herald - January 30, 2025

Centennial freshman Lucy White guards Cambridge freshman Emily Spencer on the fast-break after a steal by the Bears at Cambridge High School Jan. 17.

Cambridge High girls top Centennial, 54-14

By ANNABELLE REITER

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MILTON, Ga — The Cambridge High School girls dominated Centennial on the hardcourt Jan. 17 in a 54-14 blowout.

The win boosted the Bears’ record to 8-10 overall and 3-0 in region 6 of the 4A division.

In another display of sharing the ball, only one Bear, guard Gabi Johnson, reached double figures in scoring, while others contributed on offense.

The matchup featured two young teams, with only one senior taking the court. Centennial guard Desiree Stamps had 5 points and sank the only 3-pointer for the Knights, leading her team as the floor general.

Centennial scored nearly 2 points more than their 12.4 average per game against the Bears. Freshmen forward Leah

Centennial freshman Leah Reddykotha guards Cambridge junior Gabi Johnson at Cambridge High School Jan. 17. Johnson led the Bears with 12 points in a 54-14 win over the Knights.

Council moves to sell acreage on Hopewell

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council approved a resolution Jan. 22 directing the sale of just under 39 city-owned acres along Hopewell Road.

The city is asking for a minimum of $5.16 million, which is close to what it originally spent on the land, earmarked for an active park. Horse farm and property owners surrounding the site lobbied the city to find another spot to build athletic fields for youth sports.

In December 2023, elected officials voted not to install several athletic fields with lighting on the property at Hopewell and Bethany roads, citing a 1,900-signature petition opposed to the effort.

City Attorney Ken Jarrard told elected officials that approval of the resolution would give his office and city staff authority to initiate a “public sealed bid process.”

“In other words, this isn’t going out for sale tonight [Jan. 22],” Jarrard said. “This is the first step and places the guardrails on this sealed bid opportunity.”

The resolution sets a minimum asking price at the appraised value of the property and triggers a 90day bidding period once the sale is advertised in the Herald.

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GBI called in to investigate SWAT shooting in Roswell

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after an officer and a suspect exchanged gunfire the afternoon of Jan. 17.

The Roswell Police Department’s statement says its detectives and members of North Fulton SWAT were deployed to a residence within the 500 block of Ansley Drive to serve search and arrest warrants.

Officers said the warrants stem from a criminal investigation into a Dec. 31 incident where a male suspect allegedly fired a handgun into the air when asked to leave a party.

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Woman cited for drugs following traffic stop

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 39-year-old Stone Mountain woman was arrested on drug charges Jan. 7.

Officers stopped a vehicle about 11 p.m. on Westside Parkway at Kimball Bridge Road after noticing a headlight was out, according to a report from Alpharetta Police.

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Roswell Police detectives say they identified the suspect and secured arrest warrants for reckless conduct, discharge of firearms on the property of another and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The department’s statement says the suspect had an extensive and violent criminal history including multiple weapons offenses, which prompted North Fulton SWAT to lead the operation to apprehend the suspect.

During the operation, the statement says one suspect ran out the back of the residence and fired shots at police, striking one SWAT officer in the chest.

The same officer returned fire, striking

a traffic stop after the driver made an abrupt lane change.

Because of a previous arrest for marijuana possession, officers asked the driver if she had any illegal drugs in her vehicle. After she surrendered a gram of marijuana, officers searched the vehicle and found a gram of cocaine and opioid pills.

The woman allegedly told officers that she purchased the illegal drugs near the Economy Hotel but refused to provide a room number or the name of a dealer.

Officers secured warrants for failure to signal lane change, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana and two counts of possession of a schedule II controlled substance before transporting her to Fulton County Jail.

the suspect, who was pronounced deceased on scene.

The statement says the officer is expected to make a full recovery from shrapnel wounds after his ballistic vest absorbed most of the impact.

In accordance with Roswell Police Department policy, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to handle the independent investigation into the shooting.

All additional information moving forward will be released by the GBI.

This is a developing story. For updates, check www.appenmedia.com/.

— Hayden Sumlin

Police probe porch thefts in Roswell neighborhoods

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police are investigating two cases of porch piracy after a Spring Drive resident reported the theft of a FedEx package Jan. 15.

The victim, a 41-year-old Roswell man, said someone dressed as an Amazon delivery driver took a package containing $1,200 worth of lighting equipment from his front porch a couple hours after it was delivered.

Officers said security footage showed a man approach the house with an Amazon package, pick up a FedEx package and walk back to his Acura RDX with both.

Police reported smelling marijuana while speaking with the driver, who appeared nervous, according to the report.

Officers searched the woman’s vehicle and found marijuana, THC gummies and pills, which they suspected contained ecstasy.

The woman was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, co-disorderly conduct and driving while license expired.

— Jon Wilcox

Police make drug bust during hotel stakeout

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police arrested a 23-year-old Alpharetta women Jan. 14 after she allegedly purchased illegal drugs at the Economy Hotel off Old Holcomb Bridge Road.

An officer said he spotted a Dodge Journey at the hotel parking lot during his patrol of the area “known for high narcotic activity.”

After observing the vehicle make multiple 15-minute stops at the hotel, the officer said he followed it onto northbound Ga. 400 and conducted

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Rideshare passenger cited for possession of drugs

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 31-year-old Cumming man was arrested on drug possession charges Jan. 12.

Police stopped a vehicle on northbound Ga. 400 at Windward Parkway after it failed to slow or move over for a passing officer, according to an Alpharetta Police.

Officers smelled marijuana while speaking with the driver, who was transporting a passenger for a rideshare company. The driver declined smoking marijuana and said a passenger may have.

Police determined the passenger was wanted out of Morgan County on a drug possession charge.

Police searched the vehicle and passenger, finding a small baggie containing heroin, marijuana cigar and THC vape.

The passenger was charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.

— Jon Wilcox

Using the department’s crime center, officers said they identified the suspect’s vehicle, but the registered owner did not fit the suspect’s description.

Later, officers said neighborhood security cameras caught the same man stealing FedEx packages from residences within the Holcomb’s Crossings townhomes community.

While Roswell Police were able to track the vehicle throughout the city, officers have not identified a suspect.

— Hayden Sumlin

Driver admits to speeding to watch football game

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 37 year-old Johns Creek man was arrested on a reckless driving charge on Ga. 400 Jan. 11.

Officers stopped a BMW X4 after estimating its speed exceeded 100 mph in a 55-mph zone on southbound Ga. 400, according to Alpharetta Police. The driver told police he was speeding to catch the end of a Baltimore Ravens football game.

The man was arrested on misdemeanor charges of first offense reckless driving, speeding and failure to maintain lane.

— Jon Wilcox

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Area governments consider adopting new state homestead exemption

By ZOE SEILER zoe@appenmedia.com

NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Georgia

counties, cities and school districts have a month to decide whether to participate in the statewide floating homestead exemption established in House Bill 581.

The bill’s aim is to protect owneroccupied homeowners from wild fluctuations in property tax assessments.

Voters across Georgia approved a referendum in November that puts HB 581 into practice. The bill caps annual property assessments at the inflation rate, which is based on the consumer price index. The law went into effect this month.

A floating homestead exemption generally offsets or softens increases in the taxable value of property.

“The intent is to protect those homeowners. It does slow the growth of the digest for your residential homestead properties,” said Dante Handel, associate director of governmental affairs at Association County Commissioners of Georgia, which lobbies for and advises all 159 counties in the state.

Under the new law, residential property assessments — or the taxable value placed on a home – cannot increase more than the inflation rate each year. Only residential, homesteaded properties are eligible. The tax break does not apply to commercial, industrial or non-homesteaded properties, such as rentals.

Under Georgia law, a home with a fair market value of $750,000 has a taxable value of $300,000 – or 40 percent. The new law would not allow the taxable value of the property to increase more than the inflation rate each year, no matter how much the home gains in real value.

For example, if a home’s real value appreciates by 10 percent over the course of a year, its taxable value would not reflect the same increase. Instead, its taxable – or assessed – value would increase only by the inflation rate, which right now stands at 2.7 percent.

Cities, counties and school districts can opt out of the new state exemption. But, they must first hold three public hearings and notify the Secretary of State’s office by March 1. This is the only time a local government can opt out.

If a local government takes no action, it will be automatically “opt in,” and owneroccupied homeowners would receive the floating exemption.

If a city or county already has a floating exemption, like Fulton County’s 3 percent floating homestead exemption, then homeowners would receive whichever is more beneficial if the local government has opted in on the new state law, Ryan Bowersox, assistant general counsel for the Georgia Municipal Association said.

In cities or school districts that offer a flat-rate homestead exemption, the floating

exemption would be added on top of that.

The floating homestead exemption would provide some predictability regarding property taxes if a local government participates, according to Latisha Gray, director of communications for GMA.

“As a homeowner stays in their home, over time, they can come to expect consistent change/increase in their home’s taxable value,” Gray said. “This helps avoid the possibility of a rapid increase in a given year, which can possibly result in a greatly increased property tax bill compared to the previous year.”

She added that the exemption will impact cities differently depending on the makeup of their tax digest and how often homes sell.

“If a city was required down the road to raise their millage rate to maintain the same level of revenue due to the exemption, the tax burden would shift more to the non-homesteaded portion of the digest,” Gray said.

Non-homestead properties, such as commercial, industrial, agricultural, and multifamily residential, will continue to be taxed based on their fair market value.

Renters will not see the benefit of the homestead exemption, because they are treated as commercial properties, according to GMA General Council Bowersox.

Here’s a look at what area cities, schools and counties are planning to do:

• Alpharetta does not intend to opt out of the statewide exemption, as the city already has a floating exemption in place.

statewide exemption.

“We want to be clear that Fulton County is committed to property tax relief for homeowners,” County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said in a statement. “Our action today [Jan. 8] will ensure that they get the best deal possible.”

All homeowners who have a Fulton County homestead exemption in place automatically receive a floating homestead exemption. For those receiving the new floating exemption in the 2025 tax year, the property’s assessed value in 2024 will determine the exemption’s base value, the county says.

• Fulton County School District plans to opt out of the exemption and will hold hearings Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at the South Learning Center, 4025 Flat Shoals Road in Union City.

According to a Fulton County Schools presentation, the district has an exemption that’s capped at 3 percent or the CPI, and HB 581 is only capped at inflation.

“Exemptions will perform identically until inflation goes over 3 percent, then the FCS exemption is more beneficial to the taxpayer,” the presentation says.

“As the new law allows both to exist simultaneously, and the proper exemption will be applied to the benefit of the property owner, I do not see any reason to make a recommendation to the mayor and City Council that we opt out,” City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom said.

Finance Director Tom Harris added that Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton brought legislation forward to the state legislators to create a floating homestead exemption to “be based on the difference between the current assessed value and an adjusted base value of the homesteaded property” within those three cities. The exemption was approved in 2018.

“The adjusted base value is the initial assessed value at 2018 or at time of homestead, if later, adjusted annually at the lesser of 3 percent or CPI (Consumer Price Index),” Harris said. “In essence, this exemption will cap the annual growth in value to which the millage rate applies to the lesser of 3 percent or CPI.”

• Dunwoody has a property assessment freeze in place and does not plan to opt out of HB 581. The freeze would remain no matter what the city decides regarding the statewide floating exemption.

“The City of Dunwoody already has a property assessment freeze in place that is actually more restrictive than the new state freeze in that it doesn’t allow for inflation,” Dunwoody Communications Director Jennifer Boettcher said. “‘Opting out’ regarding HB581 only applies to the new statewide freeze, not the one currently on the books in Dunwoody.

• Fulton County has a 3 percent floating homestead exemption. The County Commission decided to opt into the

• Forsyth County has not made a final decision, but the county commission will receive a recommendation from staff to not opt out of the statewide exemption.

“Any board decision on the matter will determine that, however,” Forsyth Communications Director Russell Brown said.

• Forsyth County Schools intends to opt out of HB 581 and will hold hearings on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m., Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. at 1120 Dahlonega Highway in Cumming.

“Our primary goal is to provide a safe, connected, and thriving learning experience for every student in our district,” Mike Valdes, Forsyth County Board of Education chairman, said in a press release. “We want to ensure that any decision we make reflects the values and priorities of our community, which is why hearing from our stakeholders is so crucial.”

• The Johns Creek City Council decided to not opt out of the statewide exemption, meaning it would go into effect in the city.

“Essentially, [the] council was in consensus to take no action as a homestead exemption is already in place,” Johns Creek Communications Director Bob Mullen said.

The city has a local floating homestead exemption that was approved in 2018.

“The council discussed and decided not to ‘opt-out’ to ensure residential homeowners will receive the floating homestead exemption that would be most beneficial to them (either the existing one that was already in place or the one created by HB-581),” Mullen said.

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North Fulton sister cities wrestle over field space for youth football

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Milton has a shortage of field space for youth sports, and the North Atlanta Football League may lose access to Alpharetta’s North Park this fall.

In a January letter to about 700 North Fulton families, the NAFL Board announced that the City of Alpharetta will not be renewing its agreement with the nonprofit league.

While the league plays games at Milton’s Bell Memorial and Legacy parks, losing access to its largest facility at North Park jeopardizes the number of families it can serve and how it charges them.

“More troubling is the fact that an Alpharetta Parks Department representative told us that when the city issues a request for proposals for future use of North Park, the North Atlanta Football League will likely be a considered a longshot to gain access to the fields,” the letter states.

For a league nearing its 50th anniversary in the community, organizers are still making strides. The North Atlanta Football League generated community chatter after three of its elementary school teams won championship titles during their first season playing in the Cobb Football League.

For example, the second-grade Milton Eagles team, the league’s sole undefeated champion, outscored opponents 173-20 during players’ first season competing in tackle football.

NAFL tackle football players also donned state-of-the-art VICIS helmets that reduce concussion risks this fall for the first time.

The league offers youth football, tackle or flag, and cheerleading. Because of the Cobb Football League’s format, elementary school kids play under the name of the high school they will eventually attend.

Parents and coaches say pairing up elementary schoolers with their high schools is one of their favorite things about the local league.

Tony Palazzo, one of the NAFL Board’s volunteer members and parents, said the youth sports registrations hit an all-time high last fall with more than 250 parent volunteers and coaches.

“Field space is a huge issue in Milton … and all of North Fulton with all of the growth,” Palazzo said. “We’re basically running the entire league off of four fields.”

Because two of the fields are at

North Park, the decision to cancel the NAFL’s contract is worrisome. Palazzo said usually four to five teams are on one field at a time, but losing half of its space would jeopardize the NAFL’s existence.

“The folks on the board are just moms and dads trying to do our best for the kids and the league,” Palazzo said. “We all view Milton and Alpharetta as one place.”

One parent created a petition to advocate for the league’s use of North Park. The petition can be found at change.org/p/support-north-atlantafootball-league-use-of-north-park-inalpharetta.

According to registration data, the league consists of 194 Alpharetta families, 438 in Milton and 66 from surrounding areas.

The imbalanced registration of Milton and Alpharetta residents is the crux of the issue.

Alpharetta Communications & Engagement Manager Deanna McKay said the city is evaluating opportunities to enhance youth football programs and better serve its own community.

“Over the last several years, participation levels have not aligned with the requirements of our agreement with the North Atlanta Football League, prompting us to consider new options,” she said. “Our goal is to partner with a provider that maximizes access and enjoyment of youth football for more Alpharetta residents while utilizing our city parks more effectively.”

In a Jan. 22 email, McKay said representatives from the North Atlanta Football League and the City of Alpharetta discussed the field space and participation level issues.

“Productive discussions, like the one held this morning, play a large role in shaping the future of youth sports in our city, and the City of Alpharetta is committed to making decisions that best serve our community,” she wrote.

The North Atlanta Football League said Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison and Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin have met but not come to any resolution.

Before convening the Jan. 22 Milton City Council meeting, Jamison said his focus is making sure kids in Milton have access to field space they need.

“We would like to stick with the North Atlanta Football League, which has been a great provider of youth football in North Fulton for decades,” Jamison said. “We’d like to have residents from both cities continue to participate in the league, but again, we’re sticking with the NAFL.”

The prices...you cannot match them at a normal store; you always find good deals here.

CLAUDIA CORSINO, new owner, Consigning Women

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Consigning Women charms Dunwoody community

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Claudia Corsino moved from Belgium to Dunwoody in 2015 to be closer to her son at Virginia Tech and fell in love with the community.

With her husband working in Duluth and daughter attending the Atlanta International School, the Corsino family chose a spot in the middle.

While she and her husband moved to Alpharetta before the pandemic, the Dunwoody Running Club and her best friends kept Corsino coming back to Dunwoody every week.

When she found out the prior owners of Consigning Women were looking to sell and move closer to their grandchildren in Florida, Corsino said she loved it too much to let it shutter.

“I do everything here, it’s still my area,” Corsino said with affection in her voice.

Consigning Women has six longtime employees, some within walking distance of the store in the Mount Vernon Shopping Center.

“They just love the store, and they treat it like their own home,” Corsino said. “You can feel that when customers come in.”

Typically, someone will walk in the store and ask to see a specific item or speak with an employee they’ve known for a decade. Corsino said there are new items in the store each day, and the most unique treasures and popular new items have competition.

The consignment store specializes in upscale resale, and its structure lends itself to more of a community

From left, Claudia Corsino and Christine Kratzenberg work the front register at Consigning Women, a Dunwoody community staple since 2011, within the Mount Vernon Shopping Center. Corsino, an Alpharetta resident and the third owner of Consigning Women, bought the business in October because of how much the store and its community means to her.

environment. Consigners bring items in and often start shopping afterward.

“We have both sides of the community,” Corsino said. “We always have really cute stuff you cannot find in any other store.”

Back when she first moved to Dunwoody, Corsino said she started volunteering at the Community Assistance Center’s Canopy Thrift Shop off Roswell Road in Sandy Springs’ North End. Her time volunteering with the Perimeter nonprofit gave

her experience with the operations of clothing store.

“It’s a thrift store, the only difference in the concept is we receive donations [at the Community Assistance Center] and here we take consignments,” she said. “The selling process is the same.”

Corsino said Dunwoody stands out in Metro Atlanta because of her former neighbors and the wonderful friends she made. For the local business owner, the people in Dunwoody make it what it is.

“The important thing is to let

people know we have new items every day,” Corsino said. “We have five appointments, so we take in new items and put them on the floor; every time you come shop, you can find something new, something different.”

After a month, merchandise gets a 25 percent knock down. Consigning Women cares and sells for local Metro Atlantans, giving them 40 percent of each sale.

To get started, consigners need to call 770-394-1600 to set up an appointment (with a maximum of 25 items). The store accepts almost all women’s clothing and accessories with exceptions for wedding dresses, vintage items, lingerie and most jewelry, unless it’s signed or unique.

The items remain the property of consigners until they sell or 60 days pass. After that point, expired items may be donated.

“There’s always lots of items, some 50 percent off,” Corsino said. “The prices ... you cannot match them at a normal store; you always find good deals here.”

The consignment store, owned and operated by local women, makes its mission to create a unique shopping atmosphere of hospitality and friendship.

Corsino said she’s encouraged that a recent rezoning of the Mount Vernon Shopping Center will help generate more foot traffic for the other small shops around Consigning Women. She attended rezoning meetings in the fall and said other small business owners within the shopping center need more customers too.

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Business was better during the holidays than it has been during January’s notorious retail slump. Corsino said business has been good, and she wants to keep growing.

Next door, Southern Comforts Consignment, shuttered last January and consolidated to its Mountain Park Plaza location. A former comanager said the shopping center needs some work to make it more attractive.

The philosophy of the Consigning Women is as important to its employees and owner as it is to the customers and consigners that keep it running. With new ownership, loyal customers were quickly won over by Corsino’s infectious smile and energy. She also kept the interior of the store the same, which longtime customers appreciated.

Christine Kratzenberg, celebrating a decade working at Consigning Women this year, said she loves Corsino for stepping up and buying the business. She said the community was worried when they heard the prior owner was looking to sell.

Kratzenberg said the best thing Corsino has done for business was getting Consigning Women on social media and spreading the word about the neighborhood consignment store.

You can follow Consigning Women at facebook.com/p/Consigning-WomenAtlanta-100057294286434/ and at instagram. com/consigningwomen.atlanta/.

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The Consigning Women storefront sits on the Jet Ferry Road side of the Mount Vernon Shopping Center. Owner Claudia Corsino says she is encouraged the shopping center will get more foot traffic after its January rezoning.

Milton comeback falls short in tournament loss to Woodward

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The Woodward High School girls defeated Milton 65-60 at the J-4 Sports MLK Holiday Basketball Invitational Tournament Jan. 18 at Chapel Hill High in Douglasville.

The Eagles didn’t go down easy, cutting Woodward’s lead from 19 points to 5 in the final quarter.

Milton point guard Londyn Walker and center Zana Justice combined for nearly 40 of the Eagles’ 60 points. Strong two-way performances from forwards Caroline Young and Tamia Tomlinson, as well as offensive boosts from Aaleanna Milord’s three ball kept the Eagles in the game through the first half and brought them back in the final period.

Justice notched a monster double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds, headlined by several strong post-ups in the lane that landed her a spot on the alltournament team.

“Today I had to play strong, post up strong and trust my gut to make lay-ups,” she said. “As a team we did

good, I feel like we could have won it today for sure.”

Walker tallied 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in the loss. She hit all seven of her free throws.

The lead went back and forth numerous times in the first half, with Woodward up by 1 at the break.

But, the War Eagles went on a rampage in the third quarter, led by senior guard Kayla Whitner, who made three 3-pointers in the period. Whitner went seven-for-eight from deep for 23 total points.

The Eagles clamped down on defense in the fourth quarter while seeing more of their own shots fall. Milton held Woodward to only seven points in the final period to cut their deficit to 5 points as the clock ran out.

Milton head coach Julian Barfield reflected on the close matchup and looking toward the postseason.

“Still working on those individual skill sets but also building those team skill sets as we move on to the playoffs,” he said. “Today was wellbattled. We had a couple turnovers in a row, but you live and you learn.”

Bears fall at home to second-half Knights’ surge

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga — The Centennial High School boys mounted a second-half blitz against Cambridge, energized by a first-half buzzer-beater from Knights senior guard Kam Stone.

Stone put up 27 points, three rebounds and two steals, leading his team to an 80-70 victory over the Bears.

The Knights had a tough first quarter, shooting 30 percent and putting only nine points on the board while Cambridge notched 13.

Everything changed after that as Centennial shooters got hot.

Cambridge guards returned fire, though they weren’t able to generate enough smoke to complete a comeback. Senior Avery White demonstrated he’s earned his Division 1 offers, showing up in the most important moments, sinking shots and getting to the foul line.

White tallied 29 points, going 13for-16 from the line. Junior Christian Frasier landed three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to cut the Bears’ deficit from 22 points to 9.

The final minutes devolved into

exchanging fouls, resulting in three Bears and one Knight fouling out of the game.

Centennial head coach Matt Barksdale reflected on what allowed the Knights to find their stride.

“It’s been two years since we’ve won in this gym,” he said. “At halftime, we got together and improved rebounding and not turning the ball ove,r and that translated to scoring more than 50 points in the second half.”

Strong defensive performances from forwards senior Lamari Campbell and sophomore Noah Brady boosted the Knights in the second half. Campbell posted a double-double, 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Brady contributed 12 points, six rebounds and four blocks.

The Knights’ second-half surge was sparked when Stone sunk a 3-pointer right before the first half buzzer. The play cut Cambridge’s lead to 1 point at the break.

“If my teammates and my coaching staff trust me to take those shots in the clutch, I’ve gotta knock ‘em down,” Stone said. “We’ve been playing together since fourth grade, I love these guys and it’s a brotherhood for sure. Playing together and staying together is what means the most to us.”

Avery White at Cambridge High School Jan. 17.

the loss, going 13-for-16 from the foul line.

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Centennial senior forward Lamari Campbell defends against Cambridge senior guard

White tallied 29 points in

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Milton junior forward Caroline Young (left) tips off against Woodward senior Delaney Cooper at Chapel Hill High School Jan. 18. Young posted 8 points, four rebounds and three steals in the loss to the War Eagles.

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When was metro Atlanta this cold? Looking back at historical winters

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ATLANTA — North Metro Atlanta residents cranked up their heaters and grabbed an extra blanket, or two, after a winter storm swept through the Southeast last week.

The National Weather Service issued an extreme cold warning and cold weather advisory for North Georgia ahead of frigid temperatures Jan. 20-22. The weather prompted school closures and warnings from local officials.

It was deja vu after a similar winter storm hit weeks earlier. Residents have endured a lingering cold spell that has stretched for weeks.

Known for its sweltering summers and often mild winters, Metro Atlanta has experienced its fair share of cold weather.

This winter

The area experienced its coldest temperatures on Jan. 20 with a low of 18 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The bitterly cold low was still a far cry from the lowest ever recorded temperature.

Meteorologists recorded a low of -6 degrees on Jan. 20, 1985. On Jan. 20, 2017, the area enjoyed a balmy 74 degrees.

The cold temperatures at the start of last week are part of an ongoing spate of below-freezing weather. So far in January, at least 13 days have seen lows below freezing.

Temperatures dipped to 22 degrees Jan. 9 ahead of a winter storm that blanketed the area with more than 1 inch of snow and ice, closing roadways, schools, businesses and government offices.

Last month, the coldest day was Dec. 6 with a low of 24 degrees. About two weeks later, Atlanta experienced its warmest day of the month at 74 degrees on Dec. 17.

Recent years

Atlanta’s coldest temperatures in recent years was 13 on Jan. 17, 2024 and Jan. 2, 2018.

On Dec. 8 and 9, 2017, an exceptionally heavy snowfall brought inches of frozen precipitation to the city, causing widespread power outages. Some parts of North Georgia recorded more than 1 foot.

During the January 2014 “Snowpocalypse, Hopewell Road in Milton was like so many others — clogged with traffic and abandoned vehicles.

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Snow blankets the landscape north along Lake Forrest Drive in Sandy Springs Jan. 10, 2025. Some traversed the hilly corridor, but law enforcement encouraged motorists to stay at home

A year later, snow again fell in Atlanta on Jan. 16-17.

The infamous “Snowpocalypse” in late January of 2014 left Atlanta with several inches of snow and ice, causing “tremendous” impacts for the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Thousands of motorists were stranded on roadways and highways

for hours, and many simply abandoned their vehicles. According to the Georgia State Patrol, there were more than 1,500 storm-related crashes in the state with over 180 injuries. At least two people died.

Historical cold

On March 13, 1993, “The Storm of the Century” slammed the Eastern

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An unidentified woman walks in the snow of 1940 along Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Burdette Store with a Coca-Cola sign is in the background.

U.S., killing 15 in Georgia. It brought 4 inches of snow to HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport and as many as 3 feet in some parts of Georgia.

According to the National Weather Service, the storm was one of the most intense mid-latitude cyclones to hit the Eastern U.S.

From Jan. 18-22,1985, recordbreaking cold affected every state east of the Rocky Mountains, freezing Atlanta with temperatures as low as -8 degrees. At least 165 deaths across the country were attributed to the weather.

In mid-January 1982, a weather event since dubbed “Snow Jam,” brought about 4 inches of frozen precipitation, paralyzing the city. Gov. George Busbee declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard to aid motorists and clear roadways. At least 10 people died in the state.

One of the most devastating snowstorms in the history of the Southeast occurred from Feb. 9-11, 1973, dropping as much as 2 feet of snow across the region. Atlanta was spared from much of the carnage as the heavy snow remained mainly south of the city.

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Hundreds brave cold to celebrate MLK Day

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds marched through Alpharetta on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in memory of the civil rights activist.

Carrying banners and chanting through the megaphones, the crowd braved temperatures in the teens, walking from the St. James United Methodist Church on Webb Bridge Road about 1 mile to Alpharetta City Hall, then to nearby First Baptist Church of Alpharetta for a reception.

Like many in the crowd, Duluth resident Flora Bennett said she was pondering the significance of the day and the man it is named after.

“Today, I’m thinking about the sacrifice that was made for our freedoms and all the things that Martin Luther King Jr. did to give us an opportunity to live a better life,” Bennett said during the walk. “We can have a better world and a better community. And it’s just a pleasure and a blessing to be able to get up and be out here and walk.”

The march was preceded by a service at St. James that included prayer, interpretive dance, live music, speeches and a spirited sermon by the Rev. Trunell D. Felder, senior pastor of New Faith Baptist in Matteson, Il.

In the warm sanctuary of St. James, about 400 people gathered to honor King, who was assassinated in 1968 after dedicating his life to advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience.

“He gave his life to transform this country,” said the Rev. Gregory S. Williams, kicking off the service. “One of the quotes that I love is from him.

‘We must all learn to live together as brothers and sisters in Christ, or we will perish together as fools.’”

Organized in 1867 as the Alpharetta Colored Methodist Church, St. James has since grown dramatically and relocated to 3000 Webb Bridge Road.

Pastors from churches across North Metro Atlanta spoke and attended the collaborative event, which has been held annually for at least 10 years. Also in attendance were elected officials including Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin and Councilman John Hipes and Commissioner Bridget Thorne.

The service saw awards given to local activists for their work in the community and numerous musical performances that included soloists, band and choir.

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PHOTOS BY: JON WILCOX/APPEN MEDIA Marchers carry a banner during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day walk through Alpharetta Jan. 20.

The Rev. Tavares Stephens, of St. James UMC, recites his poem, “We Can Be,” on the steps of the Alpharetta City Hall after a Martin Luther King Jr. Day walk Jan. 20.

Alpharetta city officials consider tax districts to fund improvements

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city officials are considering the creation of special service districts to provide improvements for some neighborhoods.

City officials discussed the districts on Jan. 17 at a weekend retreat at Adairsville. Attended by Alpharetta’s City Council and city staff, the retreat reviewed 2024’s accomplishments and looked forward to the city’s plans for 2025.

A special service district would use property taxes to reinvest in neighborhoods with landscaping and other improvements, Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook said. Examples include

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tax allocation and central business improvement districts. The districts have been used in the Atlanta Beltline and Brookhaven.

Established in 2021, Brookhaven’s special service district was created with an initial tax rate of 4 mills and funded capital projects and services.

Collected funds would directly benefit parts of the city where they were collected from by making them more attractive, Cook said.

As an example, a rate of 1 mill imposed on the downtown district would generate $173,336 for improvements to the area.

The Georgia Constitution allows for the creation of special districts to provide services within them. Taxes could be collected from residential or commercial properties.

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Roswell takes wrong turn on downtown parking issue

You’ll recognize this familiar scene: It’s 7:20 on a Saturday night, and you’re already late for a 7:30 reservation at your favorite Canton Street restaurant. You trawl the streets of downtown Roswell searching for an open parking spot but come up short. Finally, you give up, huffing in exasperation as you resign yourself to paying $10 to park in a private valet lot with a 10-minute walk to your destination. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain.

Roswell, we deserve better!

In 2022, voters approved a bond to “provide funds to acquire, construct, and install a public parking deck” downtown. This investment in public

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infrastructure would help us keep pace with similar developments in neighboring cities, including Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Woodstock and Norcross.

Those cities have free parking decks, strategically generating more visitors and sales taxes, not parking fees. And it’s working. But instead of capitalizing on similar economic vitality here, Roswell still has no parking deck and plans to implement new parking fees throughout our downtown. Doesn’t that feel like moving backwards?

The approved 2025 budget projects $2.2 million of parking revenue, up 4,904 percent over 2024’s actual

Afterward, attendees donned jackets and scarves, warmed up with cups of coffee and mentally prepared themselves to make the walk to City Hall.

An escort of police motorcycles led the procession down Academy Street through the city as other officers stopped traffic. All along the way, drivers waved in support, and passersby offered encouragement.

One of the marchers, Alpharetta resident Lawrence Carver, said he has participated for at least 10 years.

Carver said he remembers watching King on television when he was a teenager.

“He just kept pushing on in trying to be inclusive to anyone who would come into the movement,” he said. “I was impressed with that.”

$43,962 parking revenue.

Yet in a recent Atlanta News First report, City Councilman Allen Sells says that no paid parking plan is “set in stone.” How did we get to that $2.2 million number? It seems counterintuitive that the city should “get into the parking business” and make money off its citizens and citizen-businesses who already pay taxes.

As a citizen and business owner, the path forward seems clear. The city must build the approved parking deck to add more spaces and scuttle plans to charge for parking throughout downtown, especially in the parking deck we already paid for. Mayor and

Stationed in Turkey as a member of the U.S. Air Force, Carver said he was shocked to learn of King’s death. Decades later, he thinks the man’s messages are now more important than ever.

council also need to stop surprising their constituents with projects and ideas without prior communication. Downtown’s small business owners have decades of experience struggling with infrastructure needs. Talk with us, not at us. We’re committed stakeholders who’ve invested lots of time and resources in our hometown, and we’ve worked hard to support Roswell’s growth and success. We’d rather collaborate than fight with City Hall. That’s not happening now.

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“It’s still a challenge,” he said. “You know, as everybody knows, we’re living in a very kind of divisive society, and I think it helps to be inspired by him.”

Another marcher, Alpharetta resident Shirely Martin, agreed.

“We still have a long ways to go,” she said. “We all need to work at becoming more unified because there’s too much division right now, so that’s the reason why I’m here, why I’m walking.”

On the steps of City Hall, marchers meditated further on the meaning of the day with speeches from pastors and city officials.

The Rev. Tavares Stephens, of St. James, read “We Can Be,” a poem he had written that was inspired by difference-makers.

“We can be the light that perishes, or we can be holy born,” Stephens said, reciting his poem. “We can even be the love and wisdom of God, walking this earth in human form. For being is becoming what we choose. Choosing is becoming what we are.”

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The Alpharetta City Council and city staff discuss plans for 2025 at a weekend retreat in Adairsville Jan. 17.

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Walkers sing and chant during a march through Alpharetta in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20.

HEMPELMAN FAMILY/PROVIDED Eric Hempelman is the 2024 recipient of the Windward Association of Retired Men’s Founder’s Award. The honor was bestowed for Hempelman’s many years of service to the organization and to his community. He attended the annual WARM Holiday Dinner at the St Ives Country Club with his wife Linda.

Windward group celebrates member for years of service

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Windward Association of Retired Men presented its annual Founder’s Award to a man who has served as the organization’s coordinator for the past seven years.

Eric Hempelman was recognized for his “exceptional leadership in WARM and commitment to the organization,” according to the association. Former award recipient Wayne Smith presented the award during the organization’s annual Holiday Dinner Celebration at the St. Ives Country Club.

“For the past seven years, Eric has served as coordinator — or bell ringer — at our weekly breakfast meetings and adds content to the meetings,” Smith said. “Eric’s commitment to WARM and his enthusiasm are contagious.”

Hempelman writes a monthly article for the neighborhood’s publication “The Windward Breeze,” serves as co-planner of the annual holiday party with the Women of Windward, and is instrumental in arranging the annual Veterans Day celebration.

Hempelman said the association has provided enormous benefits to its members through its events.

“WARM is an ideal organization for men who are retired or still in the work world,” he said. “At WARM, we enjoy working together on community programs and appreciate the fellowship at our breakfasts, which usually feature interesting speakers on a wide range of subjects.”

Hempelman served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He received degrees in finance, management, accounting and law from the University of Nebraska, University of

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100 most influential people and things: No. 61- 65

RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com

Here’s more of my continuing list of important people and things –some serious, some not so much.

No. 61 – Urban Legends

These are popular myths often shared as if true that seem to just keep on keeping on. Many are used as plots in books, TV shows, movies. They are included in the Top 100 list because they represent our fears and superstitions which, to varying degrees, are part and parcel to our unhealthy national infatuation with conspiracy theories.

Here are a few.

The Vanishing Hitchhiker: Someone picks up a hitchhiker. They later vanish but they leave behind something – a discarded letter, some memento, a newspaper clipping that leads the driver to discover that their hitchhiker died years earlier. Often used in TV episodes of “One Step Beyond” and Rod Serling’s “The Twilight Zone.”

Alligators in Sewers: New York city is often where these giant alligators swim around in the sewers. Flushed pets from years ago. Of course, one variation of this urban legend is the snakes in the toilets.

The Hook-Handed Killer: A couple are parked in lover’s lane and hear a radio broadcast about an escaped killer with a hook for a hand. They later find a hook hanging from the door handle of their car. One variation of this is found in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street” where, at the end of the movie, a cane is found, left behind by someone in the house. It’s the same cane that Kris Kringle had used earlier in the movie.

No. 62 – Top 10 most objective/reliable/credible news media sources

According to ChatGPT, an arguably reliable/objective information source, here they are:

Associated Press (AP), a global news wire service known for its straightforward and neutral reporting style and relied upon by many media outlets.

Reuters, another global focused news source – one celebrated for its impartiality, accuracy and commitment to factual reporting.

NPR, National Public Radio, provides in-depth coverage of national and global issues known for its balanced, well-researched reporting.

The remaining seven sources, ranked in order are: PBS NewsHour, The Wall Street Journal (owned by Fox News owner, Ruppert Murdock), The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, ProPublica, Christian Science Monitor.

No. 63 – The belief that all the mainstream media is biased

It just ain’t so. If everyone would do their homework and fact-check their news sources, we would live in a much safer, more predictable, more sustainable world. Conspiracy theories are easily fact-checked, but one has to invest the time in doing that. The problem is that so many believers in the non-mainstream, social mediabased information platforms are unwilling to double check the veracity of their information.

ChatGPT.com is an easy way to start your fact-checking your information. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligencebased website. While its data sources are a combination of subjective and objective information by nature, its output can generally be relied upon because of its ability

to parse and process vast quantities of resource data to arrive at a most likely objective conclusion.

No. 64 – Top 3 conspiracy theories

The Illuminati and New World Order theory that there is a secret group of elites who control world governments, financial systems and major events with the goal of establishing a totalitarian global government. Yes, people with billions of dollars, like Musk and Theil, have more influence in our systems than you and I do, but that influence is not based on some sort of formal organization or deep state. It’s 100 percent pure bunk.

9/11 Truth Movement is the theory that the 9/11 attacks were either orchestrated or knowingly permitted by the U.S. government to justify wars in the Middle East. Pure bunk. There is no credible proof, just as there was no proof that Trump won the 2020 election. If your news source presents “proof,” then challenge that “proof” by researching it. Google it. Use ChatGPT. Do your homework.

The government controls the weather including hurricanes and flooding! Pure bunk. The High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) has generated a frenzy of conspiracy theories linked to weather manipulation, earthquakes and even mind control. There is no proof. Test this concept by posting the following in your ChatGPT.com search: “Is there proof that the government controls the weather via HAARP?”

No. 65 – The two Voyager satellites

Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched in 1977 and are now located respectively 15.4 billion and 12.8 billion miles away from Earth. They now are transversing interstellar space well beyond our own solar system. Both are powered by nuclear batteries which have a core of plutonium-238, which has a half-life of 88 years. Hence, they are gradually depleting. These two EnergizerBunny satellites make the list because they speak to the possibilities of future space travel and space compatibility for mankind.

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Some former presidents leave humanitarian history

PAT FOX Managing Editor pat@appenmedia.com

The monthlong mourning for Jimmy Carter has ended. What a blessing it would be to see Carter’s post-presidency spirit survive him. Chances are slim in today’s fractured America, but history has shown that charity and humanitarianism are not exclusive to liberal Democrats. Carter is not the only former president with a stellar humanitarian resume.

On the morning of May 28, 1945, first daughter Margaret Truman brushed past an elderly gentleman entering the White House as she rushed to class at George Washington University. Years later, she told historian Thomas Fleming that, at dinner that evening, she asked her father what the distinguished-looking man had been doing at the White House.

Harry Truman, a mere high school graduate, used the opportunity to teach the college history major a lesson. He instructed Margaret to go downstairs and scan portraits of the presidents in the main hall.

Others at the White House that same morning also paid little notice of the portly, 70-year-old man. Over the past dozen years, he had been all but erased. But, he knew his way to the Oval Office.

President Truman, five weeks into office, invited Herbert Hoover inside where they discussed relief efforts for the starving millions in Europe following Germany’s defeat.

Truman had chosen well.

Before his disastrous Republican presidency, Herbert Hoover had acquired

notoriety for engineering one of the greatest relief efforts in history.

A self-made man

Orphaned at age 10 in 1884, Hoover became a multi-millionaire by age 40 through his acumen in the mining business. From humble beginnings, he graduated from Stanford, then established mining consulting services throughout the world with offices on three continents.

A devout Quaker, Hoover was moved by reports of mass starvation in Belgium in 1914 after German forces overran the country in the First World War.

Operating out of his London office, Hoover won the blessing of President Woodrow Wilson and a Belgian relief organization to launch the Commission for Relief in Belgium. Through private donations and government grants, the CRB accumulated 5.7 million tons of foodstuffs for distribution in areas suffering most.

The CRB had its own factories, its own navy and railroads. It had its own flag.

Hoover worked 14-hour days, overseeing food distribution to millions. Still a private citizen, he crossed the English Channel 40 times pressing German leaders to allow the food shipments into Belgium and occupied northern France in 1915. In London, he negotiated safe routes through Britain’s shipping blockade of the continent.

His efforts were a textbook in efficiency, going so far as to salvage the flour sacks for Belgian trade schools where students turned them into clothing.

Hoover assembled volunteers to fundraise for the campaign. Not a penny of that money found its way into his pockets.

He extended relief into areas of the new Soviet Union besieged with famine in 1921. When one critic posed whether he was

helping communism, he replied that 20 million people are starving. “Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!”

During and after the war, Hoover’s efforts were credited with having saved more than 9 million lives.

And, while he shunned acclaim, he became known worldwide as “The Great Humanitarian.”

Downfall within a decade

Tragically, less than a decade later, as president, Hoover was painted as heartless to the helpless during the Great Depression. Like many conservatives at the time, he held a core belief in separating government from domestic social safety nets.

Few presidents have been so vilified. Tent cities for the homeless became “Hoovervilles.” His successor, Franklin Roosevelt, obliterated his name from the crowning public works achievement of his presidency. Hoover Dam became Boulder Dam.

In point of fact, Hoover had pursued private unemployment insurance as Secretary of Commerce in 1922. He pushed for a safety net negotiated between insurance companies, employers and workers, without “the blighting hand of government.”

As president, he supported a handful of major public works projects to provide jobs, but he would not abide channeling public money directly to the poor.

He believed charity came from the heart, and he practiced what he preached, discretely donating his presidential salary and untold amounts of his personal wealth to charities during his term. From the time of the great Belgium relief effort until his death in 1964, Hoover kept not one dime of public money.

Truman recognized Hoover for the man he was. In that May 1945 visit, he asked Hoover to mount another massive relief campaign in Europe. This time, it was Germany and Austria that lay in ruin.

At Truman’s behest, Hoover visited 38 nations in an effort to avert mass starvation among war victims. Over three months, he traveled more than 50,000 miles.

Rescuing Europe again

Hoover also helped sway the prevailing tide of high-level U.S. government sentiment that called for reducing Germany “into a pastoral state” that could never wage war again. Instead, Hoover argued that Germany was essential to the economic prosperity of Europe, and he promoted plans to rebuild the country into an exporter. This, he argued, would “relieve American taxpayers of the burdens of relief and for economic recovery of Europe.”

Truman, himself, was apt to leaving Germany adrift, but his regard for Hoover helped sway him.

The result was the Marshall Plan which infused billions into western Europe, revitalizing industry, blunting the spread of Soviet communism and creating a thriving economy.

In a final benevolent act for the man who had restored his dignity, Hoover accepted the presidential pension when it was first enacted in 1958. He accepted because Truman publicly claimed to be on poverty’s doorstep after leaving office – a claim historians today dispute. Nevertheless, Hoover did not want his Democratic friend to suffer the shame of being alone on the public dole, so he also took the pension.

Then, he discretely donated it to charity. A soft heart needn’t be tethered to political persuasion.

‘The Future’s so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades’

This week’s music inspiration for my article is the 1980 hit “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk3. This week we had the inauguration of our 47th President Donald J. Trump. In his speech, President Trump spoke about many things regarding his vision/plans for the economy, from tax cuts, to reducing government spending, increasing the research of AI capabilities, to making home ownership more affordable. He signed numerous executive orders within

72 hours of taking office.

For the most part, our “Wall Street” warriors like what they have heard thus far.as the DOW, as of this report, was at its highest point since mid-December of 2024. The 10-year Treasury has gone back below 4.65 percent after testing the 4.80 level a few weeks ago, and mortgage rates appear to be heading back below the 7 percent mark. So far…so good.

While he has signed many executive orders as of today, the one which has not been officially put in place are the tariffs on Cananda, China and Mexico. The date of Feb.1 has been bantered around as when he may impose a 10 percent tariff on China, but that date does not appear to be set in stone as of now. He has further stated he is having folks close to

the White House, including our Treasury Secretary, do further research on the overall affects that these potential tariffs may have on the U.S. economy.

The tariff issue is a question being bounced around Wall Street as whether it will be ultimately inflationary for the U.S. consumer or not. The fact that he is having further research done is a good thing, and it appears that our “warriors” on Wall Street are taking a wait-and-see position for now, which is why we have seen, for now, mortgage rates move back to lower levels.

President Trump has many plans for improving the overall economic outlook for the United States. U.S. jobs and bringing down inflation are at the top of his list. The inflation component will certainly

drive the direction of mortgage rates over the next several years, and we know that lower mortgage rates will increase home sales and new home construction which creates many more jobs.

While it is way too early in the game to get too excited about our economy and home sales moving back in the right direction, for now…I am certainly cautiously optimistic.

D.C. Aiken is vice president, producing production manager for BankSouth Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.

The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of BankSouth Mortgage or its affiliates.

Church gave Old Antioch School in Chamblee a home

In 1899, Chamblee student Carrie Hudgins wrote a letter to the Atlanta Journal which appeared in a section called “Juvenile Letterbox.”

Based on census records Hudgins was around 15 years old when she wrote the letter.

“As I have never seen any letters published from this place, I will attempt to write a short letter. I go to school at Chamblee. We have sixty scholars enrolled. My teacher’s name is Miss Gordon Hudgins. She is my cousin.”

This first location of a school in Chamblee is recorded as being next door to Corinth Baptist Church, along today’s Hood Avenue and New Peachtree Road. This is the location of the First Baptist Church of Chamblee Cemetery and the Interactive College of Technology today.

Around 1905, the old school was moved to Johnson Ferry Road and Antioch School was built in the back of Corinth Baptist Church. The new school had three rooms and three teachers. (“A Century in DeKalb, First Baptist Church of Chamblee,” 1975)

The school continued to be owned by the community until World War I, when the land became part of Camp Gordon

Price Saffold)

Once the land was purchased by Camp Gordon, money from the sale, along with help from the county, made it possible for the people of Chamblee to purchase 5 acres to build a new school for both elementary and high school children. A two-story brick school was started in 1919 on Chamblee Dunwoody Road where Chamblee High School is today. People from the community helped build the school, and boys who would attend the school carried bricks to the construction site.

The Antioch school building on Camp Gordon land was moved to the new site and became the Home Economics building and cafeteria. The October 27, 1919, Atlanta Constitution described the school as “one of the finest country schools in the state.” The construction cost was $30,000.

The day after Pearl Harbor Day, on December 8, 1941, the people of Chamblee, Dunwoody, Doraville and Brookhaven were devastated as the school building was destroyed by fire. Chamblee was the high school for students from all these communities.

encampment. Children who had attended the Chamblee School were taken by muledrawn wagons to Doraville School or Wylie

Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.

Talking winter weather and PET scans with Slats

I’m getting tired of shivering. How much can my teeth chatter before I start chipping them?

We had a little snow that darned near shut us down.

I’m sure any Buffalo Bills fans took off their shirts, cracked open a few beers, threw giant snowballs at one another, then had a good laugh at our expense.

Pittsburgh denizens probably split their sides if they happened to catch a local weather telecast.

“Looky there, if you zoom in, you’ll see some snow on the ground. You’ll have to look hard, but there are at least a dozen flakes coming into view.

“But y’all turn off your Samsung and skedaddle off to the Piggly Wiggly before they run out of the necessary 3 B’s: bread, bologna and beer.”

In all fairness, our first significant snow since 2014’s “Snowmageddon” transformed

the yard into a picture-postcard winter landscape. It was a perfect time to hunker down and watch Netflix, football and read the latest Spenser novel on my Kindle.

With our steep driveway frozen solid, there was no way I was going to drive anywhere. Negotiating a drive to the street would have been like riding Space Mountain without guardrails or brakes.

Chances were pretty good my Acura, despite possessing all-wheel drive, would have been a most unwelcome décor addition to my across-the-street neighbor’s dining room.

It was peacefully enjoyable watching all the sledding, snowman-building, and youngsters having a great time while getting a bonus day off from the rigors of school.

Even more enjoyable was the respite from crime stories on the local news telecasts. I guess thugs and miscreants were too frigid to commit crimes.

As the weather gurus were setting the stage for more future climate mayhem, my solace was disturbed by a headache-inducing phone call.

Burford “Slats” McElroy channeled his newscaster personality.

“I got an update for you,” Slats said breathlessly. “I got promoted.”

This was a head-scratcher. I didn’t know Slats had ever found gainful employment since that unfortunate accident with the short-fused firecrackers.

“I’m now the landscape supervisor here at Shady Acres Estates trailer park,” Slats said with a proud lilt in his voice. “They gave me the job after all that snow and told me to start shoveling. Problem is, none of my neighbors own a shovel and my hands are getting pretty cold.

“How do you know if I have frostbite?”

Slats then threw me a curve when he asked: “Enough about me. How are you enjoying that new dog that Santa brought you? And did everything work out at the vet?”

In order to take care of this headscratcher, I figured I’d need a garden rake.

I told Slats that, despite my doing my best oral argument since Gregory Peck in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the family vetoed my plan to get an English Bulldog as a

companion. I even had a name picked out: Oswald Cobblepot, Ozzy for short.

I envisioned me and Ozzy taking naps, having a snore-off competition and see which of us could hit the highest decibels. I even vowed to eschew kibble for those Ozzy-food packets that are kept in the fridge.

“You said you were having a PET scan and I figured it was for your new dog.”

I smiled and answered: “No, Slats my amigo, the PET scan was to see if the cancer treatments were working.”

I told him the cancer had grown a bit, which was a setback and prompted a new treatment regimen. The good news was that the cancer hadn’t spread.

Slats proposed a deal: “I’ll keep shoveling and you keep fighting.”

Having a friend like Slats is as comforting as a warm drink on a frigid night.

Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@gmail.com.

School Near Embry Hills along Chamblee Tucker Road. (“A History of the Community and the City of Chamblee,” 1983, by Vivan

VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Columnist

VIVIAN PRICE COLLECTION

Antioch School in Chamblee was located next door to Corinth Baptist Church until World War I Camp Gordon took over the land. Later, the old school building was used as the cafeteria and Home Economics building at the 1919 Chamblee School.

MIKE TASOS Columnist

Cambridge:

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Reddykotha shot 75 percent from the foul line, and guard Iyanna Boykin was the only Knight to make more than one field goal, ending with 6 points.

Cambridge was able to run away with the game by forcing turnovers and exploiting the fast break.

Junior Grace Miller and freshman Emily Spencer had multiple steals. Miller finished with 8 points. Spencer posted 9.

Cambridge dominated the boards, pulling down 16 offensive rebounds. Junior forward Parker Pruett contributed 8 points and nine total rebounds for a near double-double.

Junior guard Gabi Johnson, a University of Florida commit in lacrosse, led the Bears as the only player in double figures.

“If I’m playing hard on defense, it’s a lot easier for me to go into offense,” she said. “I feel like I’ve been able to thread the needle more, using ball handling to get to the rim.”

Cambridge head coach Shanteona Keys said she is looking ahead to the remainder of the season.

“It’s a good region win that we need as we build toward February and the region tournament,” she said. “We take it one game at a time and that’s just the next one. We played well and executed things that we needed to tonight.”

Exemption:

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• Milton also doesn’t plan to opt out of the statewide exemption, “resulting in the City of Milton taxpayers receiving the best possible tax exemption,” Milton City Manager Steven Krokoff said.

Honor:

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Arizona, Duck University and Columbia University.

DEATH NOTICES

Elgin Aeschliman, 75, of Roswell, passed away on January 19, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

James Clack, Sr., 93, of Alpharetta, passed away on January 16, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Arlene Corsiglia, 91, of Roswell, passed away on January 11, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

The city has a floating exemption in place that caps property assessments at 3 percent or the CPI, whichever is less, Krokoff added.

After college, Hempelman devoted his career to the insurance business, retiring in 2011. He has been married to Linda Sheffield for 54 years. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. Previous Founder’s Award recipients include Don Blaine, Marty Blickstein,

Mary Elkins, 88, of Roswell, passed away on January 12, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Marlene Hitt, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away on January 11, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Arthur McCracken, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away on January 16, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

• Roswell has not responded to Appen Media’s requests for a comment and does not have information available, but the city does have a local floating homestead exemption in place.

• Sandy Springs is in the same

Tom Evans, Bob Francis, Ron Keipper, Bill McKnight, Honorable Jim Matoney, Bob Meyers, Travis Mills, Bob O’Hagan, Geoff Rausch, Tom Rice, Rich Sickeler, Tom Trace, Gary Wingo, Chuck Zetterstrom, Wayne Smith, Jim Rausch, Paul Yosic and Leland Carawan.

Marilyn Owens, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away on January 14, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Mae Riley, 87, of Roswell, passed away on January 18, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Amy Sims, 50, of Alpharetta, passed away on January 17, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

situation as the other North Fulton cities and plans to take no action regarding the statewide exemption.

“We have had a floating homestead similar to HB 581 for many years, so we have no plan to opt out,” Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said.

The association is an organization of current or past residents of Windward in Alpharetta who are retired or contemplating retirement. The group organizes a wide range of activities for interested members throughout the year. There are no dues, officers or age requirements.

For further information, contact Eric Hempelman at 470-514-7877 or Leland Carawan at 813-545-0501.

Jon Wilcox

ANNABELLE REITER/APPEN MEDIA

Centennial freshman Iyanna Boykin contests Cambridge junior Grace Miller’s shot at Cambridge High School Jan. 17.

Sell:

“This process is expensive … and so we want to make sure that only responsible, serious-minded people are going to engage,” Jarrard said. “That’s why we’re requiring $50,000 of escrow.”

Milton is conducting its own soil analysis and allowing qualified bidders to do the same.

Jarrard said the city makes no guarantees about its soil analysis and there will be no financing, only cash.

The only public comment on the item came via email from longtime resident and city watchdog Tim Enloe, who alleged Milton officials are protecting some horse farms owners in the city while ignoring complaints from others, like himself.

“This is beyond a double standard,” Enloe wrote. “All remaining horse farms should be treated exactly the same.”

The city has made clear its intention to continue its push for more athletic fields.

Last summer, the City Council finalized the purchase of around 21 acres at 300 Deerfield Parkway for $8 million with plans to construct an athletic complex on-site.

While some nearby residents have opposed athletic fields there, most of the community appears behind the effort. With the addition of 3 acres this fall, the city is in the middle of gathering public input on specific

facilities at the planned complex.

Construction of the active park, or athletic complex, is expected to be funded in part by the sale of the Hopewell Road property.

In other business at the Jan. 22 meeting, the City Council approved qualifying fees for the Nov. 4 municipal election. Those up for reelection are Mayor Peyton Jamison; District 1, Post 1 City Councilwoman Andrea Verhoff; District 2, Post 1 City Councilwoman Juliette Johnson; and District 3, Post 1 City Councilman Jan Jacobus.

Under state law, the qualifying fees for each office are set at 3 percent of the previous year’s total salary. Because the mayor made $29,800, the filing fee for mayor is $894. Council members were paid

$19,800, so the fee to file for those seats is $594. Qualifying will run Aug. 18-22 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the city clerk at City Hall off Heritage Walk.

After a presentation covering the city’s plan for greenspace bond properties, or Greenprint, the City Council directed staff to secure a consultant to conduct a $40,000 environmental assessment.

Milton dissolved the Greenspace Advisory Committee in December after purchasing more than 400 acres for passive use and conservation with the $25 million bond.

While some greenspaces are open at Freemanville and Birmingham, Lahkapani and Milton City Park and Preserve, others at Hamby, Webb and Providence roads remain closed.

house, securing a consultant or completing an in-depth master plan of the city’s natural beauty and environment.

“We could, in this first phase, go ahead and identify some of the access points and just a few minimal, initial improvements or uses if there are any relevant to the green spaces that aren’t open yet,” Leaders said.

A significant number of Milton residents have told the city they want protection for wildlife habitats and environmentally sensitive areas like wetlands.

Mayor Jamison told Leaders to ensure the environmental consultant is working with city staff and steering committees.

“Having pushed the greenspace bond, we promised to keep things natural and also incorporate usage,” Cookerly said. “I feel like we would be remiss not to know here those areas should be by an expert who can look around the corner ... so, I’m inclined to do that.” Continued from Page 1

City Councilwoman Carol Cookerly confirmed that the environmental assessment would take about four to five weeks.

The City of Milton Will Hold A JOINT WORK SESSION MEETING with CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION

February 10, 2025

6:00 PM at MILTON CITY HALL Council Chambers 2006 Heritage Walk

Public Works Director Sara Leaders said the environmental assessment will cover four of the properties and provide data to designate conversation areas and other land usage.

She asked elected officials how they wanted staff to proceed. Options included keeping the planning in-

and designate areas for conservation, wildlife protection and public use

PHOTOS BY: HAYDEN SUMLIN/APPEN MEDIA

Members of the Milton City Council and Mayor Peyton Jamison, center, set qualifying fees for the 2025 nonpartisan municipal election Nov. 4. Jamison and council members Andrea Verhoff, Juliette Johnson and Jan Jacobus are up for re-election.

Milton Public Works Director Sara Leaders updates the City Council on staff’s plan for greenspace bond properties and asks for their input on an environmental study Jan. 22. Elected officials gave staff the go-ahead to get a consultant to study the properties

PUBLIC NOTICE QUALIFYING FEES CITY OF MILTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that on November 4, 2025, the City of Milton, GA will be holding a non-partisan general election to fill the following municipal offices:

Mayor (At-Large) – Currently held by Peyton Jamison

Council Member District 1/Post 1 – Currently held by Andrea Verhoff

Council Member District 2/Post 1 – Currently held by Juliette Johnson

Council Member District 3/Post 1 – Currently held by Jan C. Jacobus

Any person desiring to qualify as a candidate for the election shall file with the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004. The qualification dates and times are August 18 through August 22, 2025 (Monday through Friday) between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pursuant to Georgia Code Sec. 21-2-131(a)(1)(A), the qualifying fees are hereby set at $894.00 for Mayor and $594.00 for City Council, representing 3% of the total gross salary for each of those offices in the 2024 calendar year.

Request for Proposals

Mayfield District Infrastructure Design Services

RFP NUMBER

25-PW01

Proposal Due Date:

February 27, 2025, by 2:00PM Local Time

Electronic submission via: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/finance/bidsrfps

Names for submissions received will be publicly announced via a virtual bid opening at approximately 2:30 PM at 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. If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the highest scoring Offeror whose proposal meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the request for proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide engineering services for conceptual 30-percent design plans for public infrastructure associated with the implementation of the District at Mayfield. The project will determine locations of new public infrastructure which could include public streets, private streets, regional stormwater facilities, right of way acquisition, and utility relocation or burial. All qualified proposals will receive consideration without regard to age, handicap, religion, creed or belief, political affiliation, race, color, sex, or national origin.

The request for electronic proposals for RFP 25-PW01, Mayfield District Infrastructure Design Services will be posted on the following websites the week of January 30, 2025: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/finance/bids-rfps and https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Milton City Council will hold a public hearing for the applications for alcohol licenses listed below on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the First Floor of City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.

PH-25-AB-01 – Fu Tai Garden LLC dba Volcano Ramen and Sushi has made an application for a license to sell Wine and Malt Beverages for Consumption On-Premises, and for Sunday Sales at its place of business located at 5316 Windward Parkway, Suite A, Milton, Georgia 30004.

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:00 P.M.

Location: Milton City Hall – Council Chambers 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2540

1. Demolition Permit Review:

A. Address: 13805 Hopewell Road

Applicant: Scott D. Reece

B. Address: 13595 Hopewell Road

Applicant: Steve Powell

C. Address: 2095 Mountain Road

Applicant: Nathaniel Folsom

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