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Scratch ends 12-year run in Milton By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — All mother-daughter team Kelley and Samantha Hughes wanted when they opened Scratch Fresh in Milton more than a decade ago was for their customers to feel comfortable and at home. So, on May 1, when they saw their little breakfast and lunch restaurant fill up one last time with loyal customers, Samantha said she was reminded they had accomplished their goal and more. “We just wanted everybody to feel that they could come in and not have to worry about whatever was outside of those doors,” Samantha said. “And that’s kind of what we stuck with. We started making lots and lots of friends. As our customer base grew, they became more than just customers. They became our very close friends, and we’re still very close to them to this day.” Samantha said they made the tough decision to close Scratch after struggling for several months to keep up with rising food costs and staffing shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Another factor, Samantha said, was her father, Toby’s, declining health. “It was time for us to, unfortunately, close it, so we could be with him,” Samantha said in a phone interview on May 4. Kelley and Samantha bought Scratch in January 2011. Samantha said her parents moved to the area in the late 1980s and both she and her sister grew up in a house just off Mayfield Road in

Police crack down on street racing

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Fulton Schools budget proposes pay increase as worker pool declines District’s 2023 budget reaches $1.12 billion By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com

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The owners of Scratch Fresh in Milton, Kelley and Samantha Hughes, are closing the restaurant, effective May 1. It had been in business since 2011. Alpharetta. Her dad, a master plumber, already had a large customer base from years of working in the community when they decided to go into the restaurant business.

“Alpharetta started getting bigger and bigger, and we gained a bigger following and more friends,” Samantha said. “So,

Candidates discuss school district issues

Kings Ridge athletes commit to colleges

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ATLANTA, Ga. —Teachers in the Fulton County School System will be among the highest paid in the region next year under the proposed $1.1 billion budget for the 2023 fiscal year starting July 1. The budget also includes a slight decrease in the millage rate for property owners. Included in the FY23 budget is a 3 percent salary increase for all district staff, a mid-year step increase for eligible employees, bonuses and other financial incentives. The pay increases will add nearly $53 million to this year’s salary schedules. “We are in a competitive market, and we’re constantly trying to make sure that our frontline positions are staffed with qualified personnel…and that comes at a price,” said Marvin Dereef, chief financial officer for Fulton Schools. Despite the salary hikes, the FY23

See BUDGET, Page 14


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Fraudster secures loan under another’s name MILTON, Ga. –– A Milton man notified police April 29 that someone had taken out a loan in his name from his bank. The victim said he had received a bill in the mail in January from Bank of America, stating he owed a payment on a $29,000 loan he had taken out for a business called Hunley Contractors. He contacted the bank to inform them he had not applied for and received the loan. After closing his account, the bank said the transaction had been made using his name, address and Social Security

PUBLIC SAFETY number. After the account was closed, the victim stated he received a call from a collections company stating he owed on the loan.

Police arrest one of two suspected of felony theft MILTON, Ga. –– Police arrested a 24-yearold Roswell woman for felony theft and drug possession April 29 after employees notified authorities of a shoplifting in progress. A store official told police they had observed a man and woman load up merchandize into a shopping cart, pass all points of sale and load the items into the trunk of a dark-colored Nissan in the parking lot. The witness said the male accomplice abandoned the car as police arrived, but the woman may have re-entered the store.

While talking to the officer, the employee pointed out he woman as she was leaving the garden area of the store with a shopping cart full of items. After a brief struggle, police arrested Katherine Antenor and placed her into the back of a patrol car. Shortly after, Antenor complained of a medical condition and was rushed to the hospital. Police said that while searching Antenor’s personal belongings, they found her in possession of drug-related objects, including two needles with a brownish residue on them. Antenor was later transported to the Fulton County Jail, charged with felony theft by shoplifting, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and possession of drug-related objects. Police are tracking video surveillance to identify and apprehend the male suspect. The total value of the merchandise involved in the theft exceeded $2,300.

Roswell police charge 12 for illegal street racing By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department has charged 12 suspects, including a 17 and 20-year-old from North Fulton, for their involvement in an intersection takeover on Easter Sunday. Both the juvenile, of Alpharetta, and Taylor Levey, of Roswell, are facing at least one charge of city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions. The other suspects, ranging in age from 18 to 26 years old, are all from outside North Fulton, and at least one remains at-large. Roswell police spokesman Tim Lupo said on May 4 that warrants have been obtained for 21-year-old Jhoan CastroDelgado, of Bethlehem, but he is not yet in custody. He is facing charges of reckless stunt driving, fleeing and attempting to elude and driving on the wrong side of the road.

According to an incident report obtained by the Herald, at around 6:30 p.m. on April 17, Cherokee County 911 notified the Roswell Police Department that street racers had moved over to the Houze Road and Rucker Road intersection after being seen in the area of Arnold Mill Road and Cox Road. The report states Roswell Police Officer A. Halm began making her way east on Rucker Road and activated her emergency lights and siren, when she came across a black Infiniti doing doughnuts at the intersection. In an attempt to flee, the Infiniti allegedly proceeded toward Halm’s patrol vehicle and into oncoming traffic. “A group of spectators then surrounds Officer Halm’s patrol vehicle and begin to kick it,” the report states. “… Fearing for her safety, Officer Halm put her vehicle into drive and drove into the intersection. Most of the suspects ran off at this point.” Halm stated she was not harmed but that her vehicle had sustained

damage, including on the rear driver side quarter panel near the gas cap, where there were visible boot prints and damage to the metal, the report states. Lupo said that through a collaborative investigation with the Roswell Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, local law enforcement partners and the community, they were able to charge 12 suspects “thus far.” Those charged are: • Anthony Marquez-Argueta, 21, of Atlanta – interference with government property, obstruction of law enforcement officers and obstructing highways; • Luis Perea-Perez, 26, of Marietta – reckless stunt driving and driving on suspended driver’s license; • Juan Christopher Torres Herrera, 19, of Lawrenceville – reckless stunt driving and driving on suspended driver’s license; • Jhoan Castro-Delgado, 21, of Beth-

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Statewide burn ban runs through summer NORTH GEORGIA — A burn ban across much of Georgia began May 1, and will run through Friday, Sept. 30. The State’s Environmental Protection Division issues the ban on open burning to help curb fires fueled by dry conditions and to improve overall air quality. It impacts 54 of Georgia’s 159 counties, including Fulton, Forsyth and DeKalb. Milton Fire Marshal Alex Fortner said it’s important for residents to know how the burn ban works and to adhere to it. “Our ability to do that can keep our air cleaner and prevent unwarranted and dangerous fires,” Fortner said. Burning in non-agricultural areas in Milton, such as plots that are not agriculturally zoned, is always prohibited as well as burning treated wood, garbage, construction debris and other non-vegetative items. However, two exceptions apply year-round, including small fires for the immediate consumption of food and small campfires.

Additionally, between May 1 and Sept. 30, open burning will still be allowed in agricultural areas where there is production or harvesting of crops on lots 5 acres or less and tracts larger than 5 acres where there are existing, expanded or new agricultural operations. Both exemptions may be rescinded if there is a high fire danger rating on any given day, and no smoke with an opacity equal or greater than 40 percent is allowed to be emitted from any open burning source that adversely affects the public’s health, safety or welfare. The Milton Fire Department has the authority to prohibit and extinguish any fire in the city that it deems unsafe. For questions or concerns, contact the Milton Fire Department at by phone 678-242-2541 or email at fire.marshal@ cityofmiltonga.us. Chamian Cruz

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Johns Creek Chamber launches farmers market By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Starting May 11, Johns Creek will host a new weekly farmers market called Medlock Market run by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. For eight weeks on Wednesday afternoons from 4-7 p.m. vendors will set up shop in the northern parking lot at 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, in front of the old 37 Main building. Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Robin Buckley said word of the market is spreading through the local business community quickly and, “people are just really, really excited about it.” Medlock Market fits squarely within the Chamber’s mission of serving as a

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Fulton County Elections: School Board candidates Seat: Fulton County School Board District 2 Candidates: Lillie Pozatek & Brittany Griffin Profile: Tell readers a little about yourself. (50 words)

Pozatek: I will bring resultsdriven leadership to the table for parents, students and teachers. My unique experience as an educator, a parent volunteer and a businesswoman makes me the right choice to be your next School Board member. My husband and I have two daughters and have lived in Milton for 12 years.

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Griffin: I am an educator with 14 years of experience both in the classroom and partnering with districts across the country. I supported 93 of Fulton’s schools in helping design and implement innovative learning models. I live in Milton with my wife and 7-year-old daughter who attends Crabapple Crossing Elementary. GRIFFIN

Question 1: What do you see as the greatest challenge to public school education? And what would be your plan(s) to address that issue? (200 words) Pozatek: Studies show that quality education is the leading indicator of future success. Therefore, I will strive to return the school’s focus to education by prioritizing the core academic subjects fundamental to our student achievement goals. I will support presenting age-appropriate content that is respectful of the diverse cultures and values of the households that Fulton County Schools serves. As a former special education teacher, I understand how unique every child is, and I celebrate those differences. I will champion learning plans that support each student’s progress so that all our children receive the education that prepares them for the future they choose. In addition, I will encourage an environment that attracts and retains qualified teachers and staff because they are the front line and our most critical resource. I recognize parents as the primary advocates for their children. I will protect parents’ rights to have a voice in their children’s education. I want to champion stronger and more meaningful relationships between our board, parents, students, and administrators. Our schools must partner with the home environment to prepare children for success. We deliver for our students when administrators, teachers, parents, and other caregivers work together toward this common goal. Griffin:

Schools today are focused on the wrong outcomes for students. We’ve created a system that ranks and sorts students solely on their ability to learn contentspecific knowledge and skills within a fixed time period. This system produces graduates who don’t know their strengths, how to think critically, nor how to advocate for themselves. To address this, I support redefining the desired whole-child outcomes such as collaboration, agency, and real-world problem-solving. Students then learn to master content and develop skills within the framework of these outcomes. Math, for example, is taught through the context of developing real-world problem solving and collaboration skills. Classroom instruction changes with a whole-child outcome focus, and learning becomes more authentic, masterybased, personalized, and equitable. Fulton County Schools has sparked this learnercentered shift by identifying Student Success Skills, whole-child outcomes, and the Standards Mastery Framework. The next step is for the board to align policy, particularly in regard to assessments and the tools used to measure student learning, to focus on whole-child outcomes. This work must be informed by our community - students, educators and families. District 2 needs a board member with deep instructional experience to be a steward of this work. Question 2: Fulton County taxpayers contribute nearly 60 cents of every dollar spent by the Fulton County School System. That number is expected to increase in the next five years, despite declining enrollment systemwide. Do you believe the Fulton County School System has been a good financial steward of its revenue, and what, if any, actions would you take as a board member to improve financial efficiency? Pozatek: In January of 2021, FCS became a debt-free system. The SPLOST has allowed the system to focus on debt repayment while building and maintaining its campuses. The conservative stewardship has allowed more budget to focus on student learning, not interest payment. Accountability is key to ensuring financial efficiency. Consistently evaluating programs and dollars spent for the return on investment is crucial. As a board member, that is part of the monitoring framework essential for holding the superintendent accountable. Transparency holds the board accountable. Griffin: I believe FCS has been fiscally responsible. As a community member, however, it has been hard to know for sure. An example is iReady. Many FCS families struggle to see the benefits of this adaptive, online learning program, despite a multi-million-dollar district investment. As a board member, I commit to increased transparency around why Fulton County Schools is investing its funds in both new and existing initiatives. Having a clear why provides shared language, which helps the community contribute to monitoring the efficacy of investments. If, for example, families better understood the desired and actual outcomes of iReady, it would be easier to assess if it is indeed worth the financial investment.

Question 3: Politics are increasingly entering the classroom through legislation and external conversations. Do you believe there is a place for political debate on social issues in the classroom? Why or why not? Pozatek: Childhood is referred to as the “formative years” for a reason. Children rely on parents and caregivers for guidance relating to forming their values and belief systems. As adults, they have a lifetime of experiences to discover their politics and beliefs on social issues. Our job is to work together to teach them the fundamentals at age-appropriate times so they will learn to think for themselves. We must protect our classrooms so that students can learn about current events while keeping personal politics out. Politics and divisive content should be avoided in the early formative years. Including adult politics in a child’s world is unnecessary if our goal is to create citizens who can form their own opinions when developmentally and emotionally ready. Griffin: Political commentary is inevitable in our schools. Classrooms should be safe spaces for students to grapple with complex questions and form their own opinions. Debate and inquiry are natural parts of learning. As a parent, I believe students deserve educators as neutral facilitators of discussions to ensure the content remains age-appropriate and that collaboration, critical thinking and empathy are practiced.

Fulton County Elections Fulton County Board of Commissioners The chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners is an at-large seat, meaning all residents of Fulton County may vote for the seat, regardless of district. The seat, currently held by Rob Pitts, is up for reelection this year. Milton falls into Board of Commissioners District 2, represented by Bob Ellis. Ellis is not up for reelection in 2022. Fulton County Board of Education Milton mostly falls into Fulton County Board of Education District 2, which will have its nonpartisan general election May 24 between candidates Brittany Griffin and Lillie Pozatek. The District 1 board seat, which covers some areas in the southwestern corner of Milton, is not up for election in 2022.

State Elections State House of Representatives Milton falls into State House of Representatives Districts 47, represented by Jan Jones, and 49, represented by Charles Martin Jr. Jones is running unopposed. State Senate Milton falls into State Senate District 21, represented by Brandon Beach, who is running unopposed.


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When we’re in a business relationship, that’s what it is. It’s a business relationship. ANDREA GRAY, co-owner dog grooming business Scenthound 8 | Milton Herald | May 12, 2022

Mother, son groom business to promote health By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Oftentimes, a mother is more than just a mother. She’s a teacher, a caretaker, and sometimes, a business partner. At least, that’s the case for Andrea and Bill Gray, the mother-son team who co-own dog grooming business Scenthound in Dunwoody. The Grays say Scenthound is more than just a place to get your dog groomed; it’s a place to ensure your dog lives a long, happy, healthy life. Scenthound’s care focuses on a dog’s skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth, critical areas for their health. The business offers a monthly membership, which Bill Gray said reminds owners to keep their dog’s care current. “The membership is designed to remind them to bring their dog every month to get hygienic treatment on those five areas,” Bill Gray said. “We know if we do that every month, they will be more hygienic, we’ll be able to spot more issues that could be affecting them from a health standpoint so that the dog parent can go and talk to their vet.” Bill Gray said Scenthound’s focus on health sets it apart from other dog grooming businesses. He said Scenthound doesn’t offer certain services other groomers offer, such as boarding, because it’s healthier for dogs to be with their families than in a kennel. It also focuses on functional grooming, rather than stylistic grooming. The Grays don’t own the Scenthound brand, but own franchises in Dunwoody, Buckhead and Tucker. Despite their first location in Dunwoody opening just last

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Bill Gray works at Scenthound Dunwoody, the business he co-owns with his mother. year, they’re also committed to opening 20 more locations across DeKalb and Fulton counties over the next eight years. In addition to their commitment to dog wellness, the Grays say they want to promote employee development, and growing their business will help them achieve that. “There’s a lot of young people out there who are looking for a trade, who are looking to grow and deliver their potential,” Bill Gray said. “Sometimes the job opportunities out there don’t give them a lot of foundational training and a craft that they could one day use

to create their own business, to become managers and leaders.” Bill Gray said the partnership began because he was looking to start a family business while giving back to the community. He said they wanted to build a business for themselves and for their family to join. Before getting involved with Scenthound, Bill Gray was a brand marketer and had worked with Nestle, Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. Andrea Gray has a background in human resources and employee training. Bill Gray said his mother’s experience helps him bring a fresh perspective to business issues.

Mother-son business team Bill and Andrea Gray own Scenthound Dunwoody, a health-focused dog grooming business. The pair plans to open 20 more locations across DeKalb and Fulton counties in the coming years. The Grays said being business partners along with family members creates some unique situations, but the duo certainly enjoy working together. Even before becoming business partners, the two spoke every day. Andrea Gray currently lives in Florida but still speaks with her son daily about both business and family matters. Bill Gray joked about having to learn to switch between work conversations and personal conversations. “We don’t ever have to get into the situation where I’m pulling my rank as mom,” Andrea Gray said. “When we’re in a business relationship, that’s what it is. It’s a business relationship.”


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Top from left, Prajwal Kumar, William McBride, Ryan Brown, Sattwik Mallavaram and Samuel Glotzbach; bottom from left, William Paul Montello, Clayton Butler, John Jordan, Justin Ng, Daniel Stadter and Zachary Williams receive their Eagle Board of Review completion certificates.

Northern Ridge District names new Eagle Scouts ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has announced the Eagle Scouts who completed their Eagle Board of Review on February 24,2022, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Prajwal Kumar, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the renovation of a sections of the playground at the Children’s Developmental Academy. William McBride, of Troop 51, sponsored by American Legion Post 201, whose project was the design, clearing and creation of a new trail at the Dunwoody Nature Center. William lined the trail with railroad ties. Ryan Brown, of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the design and construction of two Lifejacket Loaner stations, at Lake Lanier Campgrounds. Sattwik Mallavaram, of Troop 27, sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church, whose project was to clean up and re-organize 3 food storage areas for animals at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Samuel Glotzbach, of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the design and construction of a Ga-Ga Ball Pit for River Eves Elementary School. William Paul Montello, of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church, whose project was the design

and creation of two sets of backless benches that will surround two trees in the shape of a square, all connected, with sides approximately 7 feet long for Holy Redeemer Catholic School. Clayton Butler, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction two new picnic tables (A-frame) and two companion benches for the Methodist Youth Center (MYC) at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. John Jordan, of Troop 226, sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church, whose project was the collection of used dancewear such as leotards, tights, shoes and pointe shoes for the Roswell Dance Theater, that will send these items to schools in need in Haiti. Justin Ng, of Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of two large shelving units for the drum line of the Chattahoochee High School Marching Band. Daniel Stadter, of Troop 430, sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and construction of six outdoor garden tables for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Zachary Williams, of Troop 985, sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church, whose project was a book collection for the new book vending machine located at Vickery Mill Elementary School.


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Dawsonville man killed in motorcycle collision FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Dawsonville man died April 28 after his motorcycle collided with an SUV in Forsyth County. Joshua Waldrop, 33, was traveling east on Buford Dam Road near Homeside Drive around 10 p.m. when he entered the westbound lane and struck the front of an SUV traveling westbound. First

responders pronounced Waldrop dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The incident marks the county’s third motorcycle crash fatality in two weeks. — Jake Drukman

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dinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Ericka Rodriguez-Caba, 22, of Sugar Hill – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Jose Serna-Ruvalcaba, 19, of Lawrenceville – city ordinance – disorderly conduct. Roswell Police Chief James Conroy said the arrests send a clear message that “reckless and stunt driving in our cities won’t be tolerated.” “RPD has gathered a wealth of video and photographic evidence, both from our own investigator’s diligent work and the public, all of which we’ve shared with our neighboring jurisdictions for additional charges where applicable,” Conroy said. Anyone with additional information about this incident or the whereabouts of outstanding suspect Castro-Delgado is asked to contact the Roswell Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at 770-6404100 or TrafficEnforcement@roswellgov.com. Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at StopCrimeATL.org.

Continued from Page 2 lehem (warrants obtained, not yet in custody) – reckless stunt driving, fleeing and attempting to elude and driving on wrong side of road; • Nikolas Fernandez, 19, of Lilburn – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Taylor Levey, 20, of Roswell – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Osman Yildirim, 18, of Marietta – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Juvenile female, 17, of Alpharetta – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Kevin Valencia, 19, of Smyrna – city ordinance – non-driver participation in street racing and/or reckless driving exhibitions; • Mario Ruiz, 18, of Buford – city or-

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Scratch: Continued from Page 1 we just grew organically. It wasn’t something that we had planned on. It being that we didn’t realize, honestly, how big of a community impact we and Scratch had until this final week. The community really came out and showed us a lot of support.” Scratch’s customers, including City of Milton and City of Alpharetta first responders, showed up in droves May 1 to bid the Hughes farewell. One customer, Tom George, had been going to Scratch for more than 11 years. Samantha said he and his wife are like family. “The Milton/Alpharetta community lost an iconic presence,” George stated in a letter to the Herald. “It is an awful shame. … I started out as ‘Grumpy Tom’ but grew out of it. My wife Kim and I can legitimately count the entire Hughes family and their staff, notably Leah Gatti and Jazmine Shah, as close personal friends. Heck, Leah even made the trek to D.C. to attend our wedding! They are all way more than simply people that served us food.” George stated he enjoyed Scratch because of its “country feel,” complete with a sign above the registers with the words, “I love you more than biscuits and gravy.” He recalls that when it opened, Scratch started out as a burgers, biscuits and shakes place in the Windward Way shopping strip across from Walmart and soon evolved into a full menu breakfast and lunch, made-to-order restaurant. His personal favorite, George stated, was Kelley’s pot roast sandwich. “In the early years, Scratch had this endearing way of delivering your food,” George stated. “When the order was ready, they would shout your name out to the restaurant and deliver it to the raised hand. As I said, everybody knew

It was time for us to, unfortunately, close it, so we could be with him.” SAMANTHA HUGHES Scratch Fresh co-owner your name, literally.” George stated customers could barely get through the doors on the Saturday and Sunday before the restaurant closed. “It is clear they knew they were losing something special,” George stated. “I know that to be true. ... The following 11 years has seen tumultuous personal change. … And now, I have lost my favorite haunt. I feel that pain with a great sense of personal loss. … Taped on the front door is an open letter from Kelley and Sam. It thanks us for ‘12 years of love and support from our community and customers.’ Right back at you ladies. Right back at you.” Samantha said she was flabbergasted to see just how much people cared about them and their business. “It’s easy to get stuck in the day in and day out of things, and sometimes you forget why you started,” Samantha said. “But Kelley and I were quickly reminded this past week of why we’ve done what we’ve done and that’s strictly because of the friendships that we have made.” Moving forward, Samantha said they’re letting God take the wheel and lead them where they need to go. While they have no plans at the moment, Samantha said she and Kelley hope to take a couple of vacations with their families, as they have taken about three in the past 12 years. “Right now, we’re just focusing on our family and what comes next is in God’s hands,” Samantha said.

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Kings Ridge athletes sign scholarships Six student-athletes formally accepted scholarship offers March 25 at a Kings Ridge Christian School ceremony. One student accepted an offer at a similar ceremony at the Alpharetta private school earlier this year. John Robinson commits to run track at UCLA.

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Budget: Continued from Page 1 reflects about a 1 percent drop from the current FY22 budget as the district enrollment declines. In addition to the 3 percent raise from the district, teachers next year will receive a $2,000 raise from the state. This will complete Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign pledge to increase teacher salaries by $5,000 during his term in office. Georgia sets the state salary for teachers, however most districts, including Fulton Schools, pay well above that rate using local tax revenues to attract top talent. While Fulton Schools has historically aimed at being among the top three highest-paying districts in the Metro Atlanta region, the growing demand for teachers and school staff forced a pause in that strategy. The proposed salary increases will put the district’s newest teachers and those with the most years of experience at the top of the pay scale among Metro Atlanta school districts. “I think overall we are in a very competitive place in the market when it comes to getting quality teachers,” said Ron Wade, chief talent officer for Human Resources. “There might be some areas to work on…but at most [steps] we are very competitive.” For FY23, first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree will earn approximately $52,316. Salaries will be in line with several other districts in years two through 16, before rising to the top of the metro pay scale – above $80,000 – after two decades of teaching. School Board member Katie Reeves said the problem is there are so many districts chasing too few available teachers. She noted Fulton Schools will end the school year with 200 vacancies, which usually never happens. Wade said he thinks the district has shown its appreciation to employees through its actions to address compen-

sation. “This has been an exceptional year in terms of our investment in our people,” Wade said. “Not only are we giving our staff a pay increase, but we are the only school system that made the statement that we believe in a living wage.” He noted wages for all hourly workers, which include bus drivers, nutrition workers and custodial staff, will start at $16 an hour. The Fulton School Board is set to vote on the FY23 budget at its June 7 meeting.

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Funding the district’s budget relies heavily on local tax dollars which account for 62 percent of general fund revenue. The state provides 33 percent, and federal dollars make up the remaining 5 percent. Dereef noted there is little flex in the Fulton Schools budget, considering staff salaries, benefits, pupil services and instructional programs comprise nearly 85 percent of the $1.1 billion budget for FY23. Although the state has increased funding for public schools over the past few years, Fulton County Schools is receiving less state money as enrollment declines. Of the $53 million in enhanced salaries for FY23, all but $15 million – the cost of the state’s $2,000 teacher raise – will be funded by local tax revenue. Fulton School officials point to the “local fair share” system which takes a big bite out of the state funds the district earns. State funding for schools is based on the Quality Based Education formula which calculates what each district receives based on enrollment, staffing, programs and other factors. But the state expects counties to help support their local districts. From the total QBE earned, the state deducts the “local fair share” which is the equivalent of five mils of local property tax revenue. In Fulton County, with its high prop-

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Expenditures Function Allocation Instruction $ 717.5 million 62% Pupil services/Instruction Improvement $ 112.0 million 10% Maintenance & Operations $ 103.7 million

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Total expenditures $1.15 billion 100% ($33.4 million shortfall covered by district reserve funds) erty values, nearly $40 million is raised for every mil assessed. This means nearly $200 million in state funding earned by Fulton Schools is withheld and must be funded with local revenue. The current millage rate for the Fulton County School System is 17.796 and is proposed to drop to 17.49 in FY23. This will save a homeowner about $60 on property assessed at $200,000 (40 percent of the appraised value) – as long as

the property has not increased in value. In Fulton County, as long as a homeowner remains in their home, assessments can only rise 3 percent each year. “Fulton County Schools has the lowest millage rate for [property owners] of any of the Metro Atlanta districts,” said School Board Member Gail Dean. “And we continue to do that even in very uncertain times, and I hope to see that continue.”

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How an ice cream factory became a wedding venue By BOB MEYERS The focal point of Little River Farms on Batesville Road in Milton is a beautiful white barn used today as a premier wedding facility. That was not always the case. Here is the story. Back in 1964 Milton entrepreneur and civic leader George Ivey (19212014) learned that an ice cream factory in downtown Atlanta was being demolished to make way for a new Atlanta Braves stadium. He saw an opportunity and moved quickly to purchase it. He had the 6,000 square foot steel frame structure dismantled and moved to his 1,700-acre farm. After putting the structure back together, he covered it with wood and painted it red. The concept of a wedding venue was George’s idea. Late in life, as George approached 90, he told his family that after his death he wanted his farm to become a place where young adults could start their lives together. Joe Ivey, George’s grandson who manages the wedding facility with his wife Jennifer, says his grandfather “was kind-hearted, yet relentless” when an idea got into his head. “At 90 he knew what young people would want for their weddings.” After his death, his unique barn was converted into a beautiful wedding facility and painted white. George used his barn to support his beef cattle operation, one of several businesses he operated from his farm. In the late 1960s he switched to dairy farming, a business he had experienced while managing the Irvingdale Dairy in Chamblee as a high school student. He sold milk directly to the public through his chain of 57 Milk Jug drive-through convenience stores located from middle Georgia to Chattanooga, Tennessee. He provided milk in half-pint jars to the public schools in Atlanta, Fulton County and DeKalb County. He raised and sold 500 hogs a year and had more than 10,000 laying hens. He operated his own quail and duck hunting preserve for 30 years, and when that business closed, he raised quail to support conservation efforts in South Georgia. To feed all his animals, George grew 300 acres of corn. At one time he employed 200 people, making him one of the largest employers in North Fulton County. Later he closed some of the businesses and reduced the farm to 80 acres by selling large tracts to a golf course developer and to a homebuilder. George was a people person. Busloads of school children visited the farm

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This metal framed barn was made from an ice cream factory that was to be destroyed to make way for a new Atlanta Braves stadium. George bought the building, dismantled it and brought it to his property in Milton where it was reassembled. The barn still stands, now painted white, as a popular wedding facility. almost every day where they toured the dairy and chicken operations. According to Joe Ivey, local bigwigs, mayors, representatives and business leaders would visit the farm for fish fries and barbecues. George loved to entertain and combine that with business. He often helped folks in need. “I saw him help many, many people over the years,” says Joe. George was a successful and influential business executive. He started the Ivey Construction Company in 1946 and built hospitals, schools, shopping centers, barracks on local military bases, the runway at Dobbins Air Force Base and hundreds of homes. He had a high sense of civic duty, serving on the Atlanta Regional Commission and on the MARTA Board of Directors where he met and married another board member Julia Mitchell Ivey (1933-2013) of Rockdale County. Julia was a very accomplished banking executive and eventually succeeded George to become the second woman to serve as Chairperson of MARTA. No matter how successful George was, his first love was the land. Joe recalls how George would come home from a MARTA or a business meeting in suit and tie and within minutes change into his striped overalls. Today the Little River Farms Wedding Venue is one of the most popular in the North Atlanta area, hosting some 100 weddings a year. Julie Ivey, Joe’s

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The Little River Farms Dairy provided milk to local school systems in glass half-pint bottles. George also sold milk directly to the public through fifty-seven drive-through stores from middle Georgia to Chattanooga. sister, who manages the parking for up to 250 guests says her brother and his team “made our grandfather’s dream come true.”

You can email Bob at bobmey@bellsouth.net. To learn more about the Milton Historical Society, go to miltonhistoricalsociety-georgia.org.

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George and Helen Ivey in 2004.


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For every time there is a season The status quo is never constant. Societies, governments and economies ebb and flow like tides. And it is a colossal mistake to assume otherwise because you will always be wrong. RAY APPEN This virus, now Publisher Emeritus combined with Rusray@appenmediagroup.com sia’s invasion of Ukraine, has been a clarion call to many on a number of levels. To me, the primary message has been the impact of our collective dependence upon each other and the scope of the colleterial damage caused by that interdependence. Collectively, we have accomplished great things in the past 150 years, but those gains have come at immense, debilitating and accelerating costs. It didn’t used to be this way. We used to be much more self-sufficient. Our food used to be “local.” Local farms provided that food, and those farms were far less dependent upon fossil fuels for production and transportation. Jobs were local because manufacturing was local. We didn’t have as much; but we didn’t need as much. The world was greener, cleaner, slower and healthier. Then something happened and all our stuff had to be cheaper and produced and consumed in ever increasing quantities – almost all of it driven by cheap unlimited energy. The virus and the war have brought it home for all to see. It feels like a convergence of forces to me, a perfect storm much of our own making that has lifted its ugly head to say, “It’s time. I have come for you. This is just a taste of things to come. Get used to it.” Networked. Interlinked. Interdependent – states to states, countries to countries, hemispheres to hemispheres, and corporate nation-states to everything – and still in denial of the cost, the imminent implosion of the natural environment that has sustained us until now, an implosion

caused by our addiction to fossil fuels and owning so much stuff. It always kills me when I hear someone say that it’s not realistic to stop using coal or oil, that it costs too much to move to sustainable energy. “Compared to what,” I always think, “compared to a world unfit for life for our children and their children?” Really? “Don’t you realize that your comfort and style and little conveniences are coming at the cost of your children’s future?” You really want that stuff that bad? “Interconnected” is a double-edged sword. No chips for cars because the car makers don’t make their own chips. No automotive wiring components because much of that was manufactured in Ukraine. No on-time transportation of bulk goods by worldwide fleets because of labor shortages in ports and container shortages – shortages caused by the impact of the virus on labor, and the unraveling of the supply chain: manufacturer-to-transporter-to aggregator to retailer to ultimately, consumer. But we can still go to Walmart and buy something cheaper than almost anywhere else, right? Is it really cheaper? China manufacturers for most of the world. Large sectors of the world economies rely on these manufactured goods produced and transported cheaply using fossil fuels. Her products are moved by great fleets that burn diesel supplied by just a few oil producing countries. In the long run, in whose best interest is this? And how cheap is it really? When we consider “price” of anything today, might it be time to start including all those other indirect costs that are now starting to wreak havoc on us all? China’s economy must grow annually in the 6-7 percent range for it to maintain domestic stability. If the Chinese economy slows down or worse, all economies take big hits. Of course, there is an upside; China cannot afford or allow Ukraine to disrupt the world economy too much. That would not be in its best interest. Stand by for that story.

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Famine was generally blamed for the rise of Isis in the Near and Middle East and the almost fall of Syria. Food instability threatens all governments. If people don’t have food, nothing is stable. For over a century, The United States has fed much of the world. Food has always been one of our “big sticks” we have used to “manage” the world. Now drought and fire plague agricultural production in our Midwest and West in large part because of our suicidal use of fossil fuels which is causing the climate to heat up. Before the current war, Russia and Ukraine provided a large percentage of the global food supply, accounting for 12 percent of all global food exports, almost 30 percent of global wheat exports and 20 percent of corn. Most of Africa and the Middle East rely on food produced in Russian and Ukrainian. Yemen imports most of its food and relies on Ukraine for half of its wheat. Lebanon imports 60 percent of its wheat from Ukraine. Egypt depends on Russia for 85 percent of its wheat and 73 percent of its sunflower oil. Anyone seen any increases in food costs at the grocery store? Plan on that getting worse, maybe a lot worse. According to the U.N. World Food Programme, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the impact of climate change that has produced widespread famine in much of Africa, and the virus has increased the number of people facing severe hunger worldwide from 80 million to 276 million. Again, there can be no social stability anywhere in the world without adequate food. Almost all of the current situation directly or indirectly is tied to the use and dependence on fossil fuels and the money associated with it. Putin’s war in Ukraine is all about energy and food – strategic geopolitical assets he wants to control. Industrial food production is absolutely oil-dependent – both in its production and transportation. Small farms used to produce our food and provide a stable employment base in small towns across America. The same can be said of the manufacturing sector that used to exist. It has largely

been exported to markets where labor is cheaper and cheap oil-based energy is used to transport the finished products to market. But, at what cost? What is the cost of being so reliant upon “somewhere else” for our food, for our manufactured goods, for our energy, for our jobs? What is the cost of perpetuating our crazy out-of-control consumerism, our conveniences, our indulgences, on the back of cheap climate-killing oil and coal-based energy? Wat is the cost of trying to sustain this “life” we have created in the West – a life that is not sustainable? If we could step back and change course, even if we have to pay more for our local food, our local jobs, our local stuff, and our simpler way of life, there is still a chance. Individual change is where we start to heal – little things you and I can do. Consume less. Consider the carbon footprint of the product. Think about how far away it was made and the cost to transport it. Look at the packaging. Seek local sources. Patronize local vendors. And the politicians, that’s the easy part; vote them out. If they don’t support “green” 100 percent, if they continue to suck at the teat of the energy lobbyist and big business, vote them out, out, out. In a recent interview, Richard Powers, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning “The Overstory,” describes our current situation far more succinctly. He says: “We are now engaged in a massive, communal, consensual sleepwalk, a trance that we can’t even see, under the spell of individualist humanism and commodity culture that we call inevitable progress. The fact that the blessings of contemporary life have been won at the expense of a disastrous depletion of natural capital remains almost invisible to most of us.” Any way you spin it, he is right. We all know it. The time – the season – for change of the status quo, is now, not tomorrow. We can’t continue to not see what we are doing. For every time there is a season – turn, turn, turn. It’s not too late.

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Mother peacefully met Jesus on the afternoon of April 7, 2022, with family by her side. Sandra Kahn Hearn was born February 11, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ada Estelle Johnson Kahn and Carroll Kahn and was raised in Palm Beach, Florida. Having terrible asthma, doctors urged my grandparents to move to Florida, where the air would be better for her lungs. They made Palm Beach home. Mother grew up in a wonderful time in Florida on 30th and 34th Streets. Summers were spent visiting aunts, uncles and cousins in Portsmouth, Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina with my grandmother, the youngest of 10. A graduate of Palm Beach High School, she was active in intramurals, GAA, Girls Choir, Royal Palm Staff, Frond Staff, Hi-Notes, Allied Youth, Press Club, was a Sophomore Superlative and apparently, in her Senior yearbook, she “left Tony and Abner all the fun on the Hill.” In reading her Palm Beach High School friends’ entries, I had to laugh as the Hill was mentioned quite often. I hope they are all having a good time on that Hill. Between school and her active membership in First Baptist Church of Palm Beach, mother had a tight friend group, which included the late Burt “Buddy” Reynolds, and she stayed in touch with all of them through the years. Later she moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida, with friend Collette Gurney Hurst and pursued a career with General Electric, which was contracted at the time by NASA, where she met the love of her life, my father, Harold “H.C.” Clyde Hearn III, who was responsible for scheduling the launches. They married on November 24, 1967, at First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach. Later in 1969, I was born, and Dad, an aeronautical engineer with a master’s in business, decided to make a change; they moved to Delray Beach so that dad could pursue a career with Merrill Lynch. Mother stayed home to raise me and manage the household, and boy could she manage. She was very talented in many ways and always had her hands busy. She could sew clothes, crochet, paint, make Christmas ornaments, bake, cook, entertain and create the most beautiful tablescapes. In fact, the Biltmore wanted to hire her as their event decorator, but she turned them down. She made the best brownies, a mean Rusty Nail

or scotch and water, without the water, and my favorite spaghetti sauce, of which she would never share the recipe. Mother sometimes would not say I love you, yet told the grandchildren “Isle of View” and had them say it three times fast. Life in Delray Beach was wonderful, and she made the most remarkable friend group with my father. They were part of the Jublieers, formed a travel group called the White Feathers and were social members of the Ocean Club of Florida. Through the years, they traveled with friends, entertained, went to parties, volunteered and were very generous in so many ways. Every weekend was filled with the true treasure of friendship, and I am grateful to have witnessed it all. Never one to turn down an invitation or a dinner out, Mother could sometimes be seen running into a favorite restaurant kitchen and grabbing her waiter to dance. There may have been stories of jumping in pools, high heels and all! Mother was a dutiful mother and grandmother. She was always impeccably dressed for the day and the occasion. She was extremely generous, talented and on the stubborn side. She made friends with all types of people. My childhood friends loved her. One described her as classy and sassy—spot on. Mother asked Jesus every day to take her after dad died, and he finally did 10 years later with family by her side. She is survived by Abbe Carroll Hearn Laboda, daughter; Steve Laboda, son-inlaw; two grandchildren Morgan Delaney Laboda and Lauren Bailey Laboda; step-daughter Kristin Hearn Levi; step-grandson Nick Levi; cousins Bonnie Broughton, Cindy Broughton and Kendall Broughton. Mother left me with directions: no service, just a party and spread her ashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Palm Beach just as my father was done. Her chosen songs are “No Man is an Island,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “I’ll Walk with God” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” A luncheon in her honor will be held at 12 p.m., May 6, 2022, at Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Crabapple Knoll Veterinarian Stray Program. Enjoy dancing again, Sandy!

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ANNEMARIE RUSSO C: 770-712-0622 Annemarie.Russo@HarryNorman.co

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CURRENT LISTINGS Russo & Associates knows what it takes to buy and sell real estate. As top producers for over 27 years and over $20M Sold in 2021, we are committed to our client’s real estate needs. As your local area experts we specialize in listing & selling homes. We are committed to helping our buyers find their dream homes with our large network of contacts & inside scoop of the local market. From new construction to resale homes, we offer exceptional customer service, strong negotiating skills, home staging, attention to detail & outstanding guidance when purchasing & selling a home. We are a results driven team putting you the client first.

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GATED 2 ACRE | 7 BR | 7BA | $1,999,999

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402 CHATTAHOOCHEE STREET | ROSWELL

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1.5 ACRES | 4BR | 3.5BA | $750,000

LOT 1.158 ACRES | $549,000

LOT 2.170 ACRES | $649,000

Parkway of Avalon • 11800 Amber Park Drive #100 Alpharetta, GA 30009 • HarryNorman.com The above information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Offer subject to errors, changes, omissions, prior sales and withdrawals without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.


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