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Scottsdale Farms continues to grow By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — What began as a momand-pop garden center run out of two greenhouses and a barn has blossomed over the past 22 years into an agricultural cornucopia off Birmingham Highway. Scottsdale Farms now houses thousands of plants, trees, shrubs and garden supplies on 65 acres. That’s in addition to a café, a home goods store, a boutique, a farm, seasonal Christmas tree lots and pumpkin patches and a playground for young children. The business has grown and diversified steadily over the past two decades, owner Kathy Gianturco said. “I know people have said, ‘find your niche and stick to it,’ but I’ve just continued to go like, ‘well if they like pillows, maybe they’ll like rugs, and if they like rugs, maybe they’ll like mirrors,’” Gianturco said. It all started when she realized the majority of her customers were women, and she decided to expand to products she thought would appeal to her base. Since then, she has yet to find an area that hasn’t resonated with her devoted customers. Kathy runs the business with her exhusband Luca, focusing on the interior, boutique and café sides of the business, while Luca runs the garden center. “I buy everything non-living, and he buys everything living,” Kathy said. Alpharetta resident Brianna Evans has been coming to Scottsdale Farms
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Scottsdale Farms houses thousands of plants, trees, shrubs and garden supplies on 65 acres in Milton off Birmingham Highway. a couple times a month for years, even before her two kids were born, and says her visits always turn into an event. The variety of offerings is what keeps her coming back. “For the kids, it’s definitely the animals and the playground, but then as a mom, I’ll come here with my girlfriends and we’ll get coffee and lunch and sit out on the picnic tables,” Evans said. “And
I’m a really big gardener so I normally buy dirt every time I come.” The Gianturco’s are joined by a rotating group of 78 employees who help Scottsdale Farms run, including the pair’s children, and one day, Kathy hopes, their grandchildren. Jodi Galloway is one of the business’ newest employees who joined the staff
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Greenway trailhead reopens at Halcyon with new amenities FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 2-mile portion of Forsyth’s County’s Big Creek Greenway reopened March 22 after more than a year of repairs. The reopening also launched the greenway’s new Halcyon Trailhead on Cortland Walk. The portion of the trail from McFarland Parkway to Union Hill Road closed in late 2020 as the county replaced wooden boardwalks and raised the trail profile in some areas. The trailhead includes parking access and new restroom facilities. County leaders gathered at the trailhead March 22 for a ribbon cutting on the reopened portion. Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor said the county had faced difficulties with the renovation, but that the new trail infrastructure would last far longer than the old one. He said the 2-mile stretch had previously been made mostly of all-wood boardwalks, but the new trail has steel truss supports under the wooden deck that will last longer and make future maintenance easier. Pryor said the county is currently working on another portion of the greenway near Fowler Park. “As Forsyth County continues to
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Employment offer turns into headache MILTON, Ga. –– A Milton man reported more than $6,000-worth of fraudulent checks he had deposited to his Wells Fargo account on March 22. The victim stated he had been in the process of using an Indeed account to find a job. Five companies reached out to him. One of the companies, Damian
Pharm, offered him a stay-at-home remote job, and a company associate notified him they’d send him checks so he could purchase equipment for the job. He said he received two checks as a PDF file through email. One check was $2,355 and the second check was for $3,650. The victim deposited the checks into his Wells Fargo account. The company then advised him to send money from the account to two phone numbers to pay for the equipment. After paying $900 through Zelle to the associate, he noticed the deposited checks had bounced and stopped further dealings with the company. The victim said he was going to email pictures and documentation of the bounced checks and company messages to police.
Man reports theft of Harley Davidson MILTON, Ga. –– An Alpharetta man reported his Harley Davidson bike stolen March 22 on Birmingham Road. The victim told police his friend had taken his bike without permission, and he has been unable to locate him. The registered owner of the vehicle, the victim’s wife, said that the suspect had stopped by their house March 17 and rode off on the bike without permission. She then asked the suspect to return the motorcycle, but he refused. The victim said his friend had taken his bike for a ride without permission on a prior occasion but returned it the same day. Police filed vehicle theft on the motorcycle.
State hits Anthem with whopping fine By REBECCA GRAPEVINE and ANDY MILLER Georgia Health News ATLANTA — The state insurance department has levied a $5 million fine against health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest penalty in the agency’s history, for violations of state law involving medical providers and consumers. Insurance Commissioner John King, at a March 29 news conference at the State Capitol, cited numerous complaints in taking the agency action. The Georgia Office of Insurance was “inundated with complaints about Anthem from individuals, from doctors, hospitals and others, from all corners and across Georgia,” King said. Among the problems cited was that Anthem’s directories listed some health care providers as being part of the insurer’s network when in fact they were not participating in those health plans. Such erroneous listings can mislead patients who pick a health plan based on whether a certain doctor or hospital is in that network. Philip Mattera, director of the Corpo-
rate Research Project at Good Jobs First, a corporate and government accountability organization, said that the $5 million fine is among the top 1 percent of state government penalties against insurance companies that his organization has tracked. In February 2020, the state insurance department issued warning letters to five insurers, including Anthem, stating that the agency found providers listed as being in-network although they were not actually participating in those networks. The letters were obtained by GHN through an Open Records Request. In the Anthem case, providers said the insurer failed to pay them promptly, state officials said Tuesday. The company also negotiated contracts with medical practices and then failed to load those providers into its system, leaving patients and doctors out in the cold, King said. “There have been instances when doctors and hospitals had to lay off staff” due to Anthem payment delays, King said. An Anthem spokeswoman, Denise Ward, said that the company “¬strives to process and pay claims as quickly and efficiently as possible in accordance with
provider agreements and applicable state laws and regulations.” She said the Georgia Office of Insurance focused on a provider database system implemented nearly seven years ago that is no longer in use. “As the department is aware, we worked diligently to address these challenges,” Ward said. “We have since migrated to a new platform with the goal of improving accuracy and transparency.” The investigation found around 78,000 separate violations, state officials said. They involve Medicare, employer health plans, and state insurance exchange plans. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is the state’s largest health insurer, with more than 2.5 million policyholders. “A clear pattern has emerged,” King said. “As I traveled across Georgia, this became a running theme.” The consent decree also requires Anthem to take corrective actions to prevent future violations and respond to complaints in a timely manner. “We will hold insurers accountable when their actions are unfairly impacting Georgians,” King said.
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Empty seats grow in Fulton County classrooms Declining enrollment trend presents future challenges By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — Fulton County Schools will begin the fall semester in August with more than 14,000 empty desks. That’s enough seating for the entire enrollment at well over half the 181 school districts in Georgia. Empty space in Fulton County schools is expected to grow in the coming years, with 17,000 open seats projected by the 2026-27 school year. During a presentation to the Fulton School Board in March, planning officials pointed to a mix of issues contributing to the enrollment decline. These include lack of affordable housing, an aging population, low birth rates, and the impact of COVID-19 which continues for a third school year. “While the long range estimates show an overall decline in population, consider our forecasts have been filled with two years of COVID impacted population,” noted Yngrid Huff, executive director of operational planning. But, the decline began well before COVID-19 landed in 2020. After decades of steady growth, enrollment peaked in 2016 and began falling across the system, particularly in the elementary grades. Huff noted the trend will likely continue, with smaller primary grades expected to impact later grades into the future. “Forecasts follow trends…and trends have to shift in order for projections to change,” Huff said. “Our current expectations for the next five years show a decline of 3,700 students.” In the North Fulton region, enrollment is down primarily in the elementary and middle school grades. School capacity is based on the Georgia Department of Education funding formula. How the school uses the space is considered instructional capacity and is more flexible. For example, schools with larger special needs populations will need more space than traditional students. Despite the data, North Fulton School Board member Katie Reeves is not completely on board with the conclusions. “I think the jury is still out,” Reeves said. “Housing growth [will happen] because we are going to see a
transition as millennials start buying homes and having kids.” She noted they will be looking to plant roots in areas with good schools, such as North Fulton, where empty nesters are entering their next phase. “[As a baby boomer] our kids will be the baby boom ‘echo’,” Reeves said. “They may not have as many kids…but I think there is the potential for us to refill our schools.” Johns Creek board member Linda McCain said the need to maintain high performance schools is imperative as Fulton County competes with other districts for students. “We need to continue to make our brand top notch so that folks choose [public schools] when they have the option to live in Fulton County,” McCain said during a recent board meeting.
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At the peak of the enrollment surge in the North Fulton region in the early 2000s, the entire freshman class at Milton High School was located in a “portable city” in the parking lot of the school. The day State Bridge Crossing Elementary opened in 1996, the school required portables to accommodate the enrollment. Today, the vast majority of schools no longer have portables on campus. Enrollment, especially in elementary schools, has plunged below available capacity over the past several years. Of the 28 elementary schools in the North Fulton region, only one – Creekview – is over state capacity with more than 900 students in a school built for 850. Meanwhile, New Prospect Elementary a few miles away has 473 students in a school that can accommodate around 800. While several area schools have student populations nearly half of state capacity, Reeves points out many of these are special needs centers and require more space. At the middle school level, three schools are well below capacity (Crabapple, Haynes Bridge and Holcomb Bridge) spurring a conversation on new direction for the future. Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney has been a vocal advocate for K-8 academies, pointing to the wealth of research showing the benefits of nine years of uninterrupted education. During a recent podcast, Looney noted, “a student knows that when they walk into a building in kinder-
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garten, they will be surrounded by the same trusted adults through eighth grade.” The K-8 model was first proposed in South Fulton a few years ago but was rejected in favor of building a new school to replace an aging one. Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones noted the K-8 model is often found in charter schools, private schools, urban schools and internationally, and has been found to increase academic performance as well as social/emotional benefits. At the high school level, all nine area high schools are near capacity, but system planners expect stable or a slight decline in enrollment over the next five years. The lone exception is Cambridge High which is projected to drop from its current 1,800 enrollment to just under 1,500 students by 2026. Reeves disagrees with that assessment, noting recent data shows new families to the district often have older children. She also is pushing for redistricting to balance out inequities in enrollment, and a conversation on tough decisions that may need to be made in the coming years. “First of all I always believe in neighborhood schools, so that has to be the benchmark,” she said. “Collapsing schools would mean more distance for kids and parents…but there may be opportunities to consider.”
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Atlanta Community Food Bank gives $455,000 to nonprofits ATLANTA — Atlanta Community Food Bank announced March 28 that it has given a total of $455,000 across more than 90 individual grants to Metro Atlanta food banks and pantries. Each grant is worth $5,000, and recipients span 21 Metro Atlanta and North Georgia counties including Fulton, DeKalb and Forsyth. Some recipients include St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dunwoody, The Place of Forsyth County and YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The funds are intended to go toward crucial equipment needs to support food storage and distribution, such as fridges and freezers. Atlanta Community Food Bank has seen an increased need for food assistance as rent and the cost of living have increased on the heels of the pandemic. “We couldn’t fulfill our mission without our nonprofit partner agencies,” Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide said. “Our partners are invaluable in our work to get desperately needed food to the roughly 715,000 Georgia neighbors who need assistance,
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It’s been a great transition. There haven’t been any problems whatsoever. He’s a great guy. I wish I had done it 10 years sooner. BOB WHITE, founder, Slope’s BBQ in Roswell
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New owner hopes to open more stores By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — If anyone knows barbecue, it’s Bob White. So, when local businessowner Angel Martinez learned of the opportunity to take over Slope’s BBQ in Roswell, he took it. “When he came over to my deli (My Friend’s Place in Alpharetta) and sat down, I could tell he had a good grasp of what he was looking for in terms of what he wanted to hand over,” Martinez said. “I just felt honored that me and my wife have a chance to build on his brand and, really, his legacy.” White said they cut a deal approximately five weeks after they met, and Martinez became the new owner of Slope’s BBQ when he signed over the paperwork on Jan. 10 – one day after White’s 80th birthday. “It’s been a great transition,” White said. “There haven’t been any problems whatsoever. He’s a great guy. I wish I had done it 10 years sooner.” His only two conditions, White said, was that he be allowed to eat all the chili dogs he wants and that his two cooks continue to work at the restaurant. White said one has been working at Slope’s BBQ for 21 years and the other for 16 years. White moved to Roswell with his wife Marlene in 1964, which is when she began teaching at Roswell North Elementary School. Then, in 1991, White founded Slope’s BBQ. While he never dreamed of owning a barbecue business, White said he enjoyed cooking for neighborhood parties and church events. Soon after opening, the
Slope’s BBQ was founded by Bob White in 1991. It is located at 34 E. Crossville Rd. in Roswell. business grew from just serving barbecue and sandwiches to a variety of items ranging from deserts to vegetables and now even catfish on Saturday nights. White has only ever owned one restaurant, but there are Slope’s BBQ franchises in Sandy Springs and Alpharetta. There were also stores in Cumming and Cartersville, but both locations have closed. Martinez said he hopes to grow Slope’s BBQ so there are stores spread across the country. At 52 years old, Martinez said he grew up in the restaurant business, first working as a dishwasher, then as a bartender, manager, director of operations and so on. He also worked in the technology industry for several years, but during the COVID-19 pandemic Martinez said he decided he needed to branch out and bought My Friend’s Place on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta, launching his return to the
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New Slope’s BBQ owner Angel Martinez, left, and founder Bob White stand inside the restaurant on East Crossville Road in Roswell. White said he sold the restaurant to Martinez on Jan. 10 – one day after his 80th birthday. restaurant business. His philosophy, Martinez said, is to not break what isn’t broken, and at Slope’s BBQ that’s especially important because he intends to preserve the traditions and customer appeal that White built over the trajectory of his career. “I may not be able to fill Bob’s shoes, but I can be Bob 2.0,” Martinez said. These days, White said he still visits
Slope’s BBQ, which serves as his social club, and Marlene continues to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings to catch up with old friends and longtime customers. White said they hope to travel out west this summer to see the Grand Canyon and Yosemite and Yellowstone National Park. “It’s been a hoot,” White said.
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Brought to you by - Doug Harden, Atlanta Fine Homes Hello friends! You know it’s Spring when the pollen invades, and your car is yellow! Are you thinking about Spring Projects or Renovations around your home? Contact your REALTOR! We are a tremendous resource! Not only do we have contractor and vendor recommendations; we can also provide insight to how your project will impact your property’s value. From installing a garden to adding finished square footage for a home business, we’re here to help! Our vendor list includes professionals like handymen, painters, lawn maintenance, pest control, to larger projects such as renovations and remodels, pool builders and designers. If your REALTOR doesn’t know a vendor for the service you are looking for, then I’m sure they have plenty of contacts to find someone to share with you. If you need a vendor for any project around your house, please click on the QR CODE below to obtain our vendor list! As a former CFO with an MBA in Finance, I have an appreciation for statistics. Here are some stats from the Milton Forum on March 29th: • Zillow estimates growth for 30004 at 16.7% over the next year and 22.7% for 30009. That roughly means a home worth $1 million today will appreciate an estimated $167,000 to $227,000. • Appraisers are having a challenging time with home prices moving so aggressively upward. Homes in the $500k - $600k price points are seeing offers up to 20% over asking price. • From a builder – Lumber is up 254% compared to pre-covid levels. Building permits are up 31%, yet building starts are down 70% since 2018. We are roughly behind over 4 million new homes already due to the previous recession. Price per SF in 2020 was around $175, now its closer to $250 or over.
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Choosing the right material for your Exterior Shutters Brought to you by - Dupbel Millworks, Inc. Shutters can make or break the curb appeal of a house and it is important to consider the different materials that shutters are made of. Prices will vary considerably between the different materials and each will have its own positives and negatives. Let’s take a look at the 4 main ones. Wood: Very traditional and good looking. Could be pricey depending in the wood species that is used. Stay away from cheaper woods like Poplar or pine that will rot, twist and split within a short period of time. Good species are Western Red Cedar and Cypress. Make sure you add some sort of a cap to the top of the shutter to prevent splitting and make sure your provider seals the wood effectively to prevent rot. Easy to customize size and styles. Easy to repaint depending on the paint used, and special care should be taken to ensure the paint seals the product completely. Vinyl: Cheapest option you can get, but then it will also look like that. The summer heat can play a trick on these where the shutters became brittle with color fading over time. These shutters are typically hollow and not very strong. Its recommended that they are mounted flush against the wall, although some service providers sell hardware kits to mount them on hinges. Vinyl shutters are typically 3 times cheaper than wood or composites, but remember you’ll have to pay for installation 3 times. Limited options available for size, style and color. Difficult to repaint effectively. Composite Wood: Pricing is comparable to wood, and although you get the look and feel of wood, you don’t have the issues that comes using wood. No rotting, swelling, twisting and if it is the right material, no insect damage. There are different composite materials available and not all are rated for extended exterior use, so make sure your provider uses the right stuff (and can prove it). Very long lasting and in some cases you even have environmentally friendly/safe options available. Easy to customize and a good provider should be able to create unique designs and styles perfect for your home. Similar to wood it will need repainting in a few years, but generally easy to do. Can be mounted on hinges or direct to the wall. PVC: Pricey, so shop around. This stuff will
last almost forever and moisture have no effect on it. Heat does play a role and it’s prone to cupping, bending and warping, so make sure your provider adds some form of additional strengthening. Seems that the industry standard is to add metal bracing on the back to prevent some of the issues. Difficult to paint and typically comes in standard colors. Make sure from you provider what steps you’ll have to take when it comes to repainting. Can be mounted flush or on hinges. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. Although we carry a series of shutters styles, we are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutter is custom made based on your house, windows and design. We use your house as our showroom, knowing very well how difficult it can be to see what a specific style of shutter will do the look of your home. We come to your house with samples and will help you to choose the perfect style of shutter for your house. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are proud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs. 678-662-4815
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The Kroupa Team,
Alpharetta and Milton Real Estate Specialists Brought to you by - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Todd Kroupa and The Kroupa Team are one of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ top selling teams. Whether buying or selling a home or property, Todd Kroupa and The Kroupa Team ensure the highest level of professionalism and real estate expertise available in Alpharetta, Milton, and north metro Atlanta. Todd is passionate about his clients’ goals and aims to treat each client as if they were his only one. He and his team are experts in the local real estate market and utilize the latest technologies and marketing techniques to bring buyers and sellers together. He is committed to providing excellent customer service and building longterm relationships. Todd is a Chairman’s Circle Platinum Realtor and in the top 1% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents globally. He is an Atlanta Realtor’s Association Top Producer and a BHHS designated Luxury Collection Specialist. As a licensed real estate broker in both Georgia and Florida that has record-setting home sale prices and over $200 million in recent real estate transactions, you are assured to be working with one of the industry’s top professionals. With his extensive professional and personal experience in real estate, he is the number one choice to help you buy or sell anywhere in Georgia. Todd first established himself 18 years ago among the real estate market of South Florida where he specialized in selling farms and luxury estates. He and his wife Abigail were owners and managers of a real estate office located in Wellington, Florida. Within three years, they grew their office to be one of the highest producing offices in Palm Beach County and were home to over 250 real estate professionals. Six years ago, they fell in love with the Atlanta area and made the exciting decision to sell their Florida office and move their family and business to the North Metro Atlanta region. Over the years, they have helped thousands of clients and have developed core values that drive their business. Integrity - A promise to always keep the needs of their clients at the forefront of their business and put their best interests at heart. Commitment - Fully committed to providing exceptional customer service and meeting the real estate needs of their clients. Passion - Passionate about their business and building positive long-term relationships with clients. Todd and his wife Abigail are avid equestrians and farm owners. On their days off they enjoy spending time on their equestrian property with their horses and children. Abigail is the marketing specialist and transaction coordinator for The Kroupa Team. She is also a professional dressage rider and is the current Vice President of The Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association. For help with any of your real estate needs, call 770.910.4860 or visit ToddKroupa.com.
Todd and Abi Kroupa with their dressage mare Felicity.
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How does a School District impact home values? Brought to you by - - Sam DeVito, REALTOR® HOME Real Estate, The Kloster Group We all know the ageold saying location, location, location. When it comes to school districts, this reigns even more true. Even if you never plan to have schoolaged children, buying in a good school district brings a multitude of
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benefits to your home’s value. A good school district typically means safer neighborhoods, access to sidewalks, restaurants and shops, better parks and recreation departments and active communities. All of this leads to the higher price points for homes located in these areas. The link between school districts and property value is so strong that there has been a recent trend of foreign real estate investors buying property in certain school districts without ever seeing the house. That’s how sure they are that the value of the property will increase.
When a market starts to correct itself or has a downturn, the schools can significantly impact how much the pricing fluctuates in those areas. People will always pay more to invest in their children’s future, so it is a great strategy to buy in an area that will likely maintain stable and rising home values. It’s not just important to find a real estate agent who is knowledgeable about houses. They should also have extensive knowledge of the house’s surrounding area to best guide each buyer on school districts and the areas in which each school excels to best fit
their specific needs. Homebuyers are encouraged to gather information and research from various sources and tour each school to find the right one for their family! Investing in your home is one of the hardest and most important decisions you will make for your family. You don’t have to do it alone! Call or email Sam today and we’ll evaluate your needs and get your family into the best schools the area has to offer. Call 404-803-5999 or email sam@homegeorgia.com and get a response within 24 hours.
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5 Spring decorating trends for 2022 Brought to you by - Bill Rawlings, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Looking to update your home’s interiors? Now is a perfect time. With the renewal of spring comes the urge to clean out closets, discard clutter and freshen up the paint colors. The desire to make your living environment inviting is always a perfectly adequate reason to tackle a few DIY projects; however, here’s one more: if you’re looking to sell your home, making a few aesthetic improvements can make a big difference to your asking price. Real estate professionals are constantly talking about ‘curb appeal,’ and for a good reason. The way a home looks and feels aesthetically naturally attracts serious buyers and results in higher offers. Good interior decorating is about making your space personal, meaningful, functional and comfortable. This year’s trends are definitely putting a lighter, greener spin on those goals. Whether you’re giving your entire home a facelift or focusing on one room in particular, here are some things to consider as you browse the paint aisle and write your to-do list.
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1. Bring the outdoors in. Nature is where it’s at! People are craving the beauty and serenity that’s found out of doors, and the trend is toward outdoor living spaces that are an extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Practically, this might mean enhancing your existing green space, rethinking your patio or deck, adding a terrace garden or incorporating more plants into your indoor space to make the nature around you the star of the show. Stylish outdoor-rated furniture is also a rising trend, making it easier to create multifunctional living spaces that allow people to be more connected to the outdoors. Incorporating more natural light into the home by adding more mirrors and skylights, using lighter window treatments and installing larger windows and doors is both a great avenue to nature as well a high-ROI home improvement. 2. Play with color. Color is always an important element in decorating, and while earth tones that embrace the outdoors are definitely on-trend for this year, there is also a definite move to incorporate more nature-inspired colors like greens and browns. In addition, we gravitate toward different colors for different reasons, and as a way of counterbalancing the turbulence of the last few years, some are reaching for a more calming pastel palette while others are going for a more vivid approach to emphasize optimism. Whatever route appeals to you, don’t be afraid to play with color, using it to emphasize elements of well-being in your home. 3. Design for your lifestyle. Also gaining ground this year is the trend to create designated private spaces for specific activities, whether it be a work area, a quiet room for meditation/yoga or a hobby room for crafts, reading and more. Take a look at where your interests and hobbies lie — it might surprise you just how doable it is to create a mindful space for yourself where you can focus on the things you enjoy! 4. Remember sustainability. Using sustainable practices in decorating is a universal theme for 2022. From reusing/recycling pre-owned furniture to trading in plastic for sustainable materials like wood, porcelain and glass, there is a desire to treat the planet and ourselves more gently. For those desiring a minimalist look, consider warming it up using rounder shapes, natural materials and going for colors like off-white, cream, beige and ochre. If you’d rather opt for a maximalist approach, be sure that your pieces, while bold, are carefully curated and well-balanced, as opposed to noisy and haphazard. 5. Consider your social circle. After the social distancing of the last couple of years, we’re seeing a renewed interest in entertaining spaces. Take a look at the places where you get together with guests — outdoor living areas, living rooms and kitchens — and see where you can afford to make upgrades to add comfort and convenience. Maybe you decide to upgrade the kitchen countertops and sink, put a bar in the living room or improve the lighting in your dining area.
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Forsyth County leaders cut the ribbon at the new Halcyon Trailhead of the Big Creek Greenway March 22.
Halcyon: Continued from Page 1 grow, being able to provide an easy path to connect with nature is something that not all communities have access to,” Forsyth County Commission Chairman Alfred John said at the ribbon cutting.
“It is something that we value and want to protect.” RocaPoint Partners Principal Phil Mays emphasized the trailhead would be instrumental in bringing residents and visitors to the Halcyon shopping center. He said the connection to the greenway is one of the main factors that convinced RocaPoint to invest in Halcyon. — Jake Drukman
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DEATH NOTICES Scott William Anderson, 56, passed away March 17, 2022. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Jewell Dalton, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away March 25, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Solution on Crematory.
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Scott Dunbar, 50, of Alpharetta, passed away March 25, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Nodya Havice, 75, of Roswell, passed away March 23, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Darrell Flowe, 68, of Roswell, passed away March 24, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Ronald Russell, 84, of Milton, passed away March 22, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Gerald Scott, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away March 21, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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Sunday, April 10 Normal times – all masses begin outside
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Thursday, April 14 8 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Bilingual
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Alpharetta resident Brianna Evans and her daughter Olivia enjoy watching the goats at Scottsdale Farms in Milton March 30. Evans has been coming to Scottsdale Farms a couple times per month for years, even before her two kids were born, and says her visits always turn into an event.
Continued from Page 1 Kathy runs the business with her exhusband Luca, focusing on the interior, boutique and café sides of the business, while Luca runs the garden center. “I buy everything non-living, and he buys everything living,” Kathy said. Alpharetta resident Brianna Evans has been coming to Scottsdale Farms a couple times a month for years, even before her two kids were born, and says her visits always turn into an event. The variety of offerings is what keeps her coming back. “For the kids, it’s definitely the animals and the playground, but then as a mom, I’ll come here with my girlfriends and we’ll get coffee and lunch and sit out on the picnic tables,” Evans said. “And I’m a really big gardener so I normally buy dirt every time I come.” The Gianturco’s are joined by a rotating group of 78 employees who help Scottsdale Farms run, including the pair’s children, and one day, Kathy hopes, their grandchildren. Jodi Galloway is one of the business’ newest employees who joined the staff about two weeks ago. She works in the greenhouses, potting annual and perineal plants. A passionate gardener, Galloway was making ends meet with an office job that had her driving past the Scottsdale sign daily, “and I was like, ‘that would be so much cooler,’” Galloway said. Now she spends her days outside doing what she loves. “I wake up in the morning and I’m eager to go to work,” Galloway said. “What more could you ask for? You’re outside all the time. I plant plants every day.” Beyond the retail, both living and non-living included, Scottsdale Farms also hosts events and workshops from holiday parties to “how to build your own charcuterie board,” Gianturco said, there’s always something going on. For more information on Scottsdale Farms, visit scottsdalefarms.com.
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Milton High School to host math tourney for 4th, 5th graders MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School will host its Mini-Mathletes math tournament for local fourth and fifth grade students April 16. Mini-Mathletes returns this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event’s focus is to encourage young students’ interest in mathematics and excite them to join advanced math classes in middle school and the Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society in high school. The event has drawn more than 200 students from around Fulton County in past years. Registration is $10 per student, and the event includes snacks, lunch and an awards ceremony. The registration fee can be paid at the door. Check-in will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the event runs from 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Interested parents can register their students online at tinyurl.com/minimathletes-2022. — Jake Drukman
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Macy’s Systems & Technology, Inc. has various openings (multiple types/ levels) in Johns Creek, GA for the following positions: • Software Engineers (Job#11908.532) to translate business requirements into well-engineered, tested & deployed application systems that are used by the business. May telecommute from home. • Senior Product Management (Job#11908.1074) to write user stories as part of an Agile project framework that directly support primary objectives of the project, for implementing Blue Yonder (formerly JDA)-Supply Chain optimization software in the areas of forecasting, i n v e n t o r y management & replenishment p l a n n i n g . To apply, mail your resume to Macy’s Systems & Technology, Inc., 5985 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097, Attn. William Trevethick. Must reference job #.
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Director of Open Arms Special Needs Ministry Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has an opportunity for a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys working with special needs children, youth, and adults to direct our Open Arms ministry. Responsibilities • Lead the Promise Class (where our special needs community congregates) during Sunday morning services in worship through music, Bible lessons, crafts, and other activities. • Supervise, work with, and coordinate volunteers and staff. • Direct quarterly respite events at the church. • Work alongside the Open Arms committee and Associate Pastor to identify opportunities to sustain and grow this ministry. Hours vary but average six per week, with 3–4 hours every Sunday morning. Compensation is up to $18/hour plus 3 Sundays (weeks) of paid vacation per year. Requirements • Annual Background Check and Child Safety Training • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR training/certification for infants, children, and adults (or complete within 3 months of hire) • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, since you will be working with a vulnerable population. • Degree in Special Education and experience managing staff preferred. • Age 21 years or older. Interested? Send us a letter telling us why, along with your resume: jobs@alpharettapres.com To learn more about Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, please visit us in person or at https://alpharettapres.com/.
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