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City stalls Mayfield buildout By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council adopted a new moratorium July 25 that prohibits development plans and permit applications in an area in Mayfield. The moratorium is an attempt to
delay development until the city can codify a standard of aesthetics and uses for the types of buildings allowed in the area. City staff is in the process of creating a development and design overlay district that will set specific regulations of exterior features, facades and design elements for various structures. While the moratorium is in
place, a new ordinance is being drafted that will further regulate the identified tax parcels. The new moratorium differs slightly from an earlier version enacted June 20. The new ban now excludes one of the original 23 tax parcels covered. The
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Milton, GDOT team to remold Crabapple Road By R.J. TURNER newsroom@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton officials have been working closely with Georgia Department of Transportation staff on a streetscape designed to make Crabapple Road more than just State Route 372. The new streetscape concept shows promise in blending into the Milton community while stimulating economic growth. The initial challenge has been achieving both Milton and GDOT goals. The area of focus on Crabapple Road lies west of Itaska Walk and east of Lecoma Trace/Marstrow Drive. “The transformation of Crabapple Road’s streetscape has been years in the making — the product of extensive study and feedback from citizens as well as city leaders.” Milton Public Works Director Sara Leaders said. Milton Engineering Project Manager
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An aerial map of Crabapple Road from consultants Clark Patter Lee shows possible pedestrian improvements, including refuge islands, curb cut closures and sidewalk buffers.
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Georgia Milestones reset benchmark for achievement By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — It’s out with the old results and in with the new. Student performance on the state’s annual test of achievement, known as Georgia Milestones, will undergo a “pandemic adjustment” from the Georgia Department of Education. The Milestones assessments are the federally mandated tests given to students each year to measures how well they have mastered the content in English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. While the series of tests have been given to students since the 2014-2015 school year, the scores from this school year’s assessments will set the new baseline for school and district performance. “We will use the [2021-2022] scores to determine where to push in supports and continue addressing the impact of lost learning opportunities due to the pandemic,” said Meghan Frick with the Georgia Department of Education. One recent report found widespread learning “pauses” in math and reading
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PUBLIC SAFETY Police ran the vehicle tag and learned the car was registered in Forsyth County. A Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy contacted the female, who, according to authorities, admitted to the incident at Walmart. She told police she had panicked because her daughter was crying and then decided to leave the store.
Thief grabs wallet left on store counter MILTON, Ga. –– A Grayson man reported his wallet was stolen July 15 at Home Depot on Windward Parkway. The victim told police he had set his wallet on the counter and forgot it when he left the store. When he realized his mistake and returned to the counter, the wallet was gone. Several credit cards and his Social Security card were in his wallet. He cancelled his cards. Loss prevention provided police with surveillance footage showing a male who had placed the wallet into his pocket, then scanned multiple items at selfcheckout. Police advised the victim to monitor
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Forsyth County traffic arrest leads to statewide drug bust By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — A Forsyth County DUI arrest that uncovered more than 70 pounds of methamphetamine in early July, has resulted in multiple arrests and drug seizures by the Johns Creek Alpharetta Forsyth Drug Task Force throughout the North Georgia area. Authorities say that two people were arrested by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on July 4, after being stopped while allegedly failing to maintain lane on Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road. An investigation of the vehicle’s driver led deputies to uncover over 70 pounds of methamphetamine and a stolen handgun from the vehicle. The vehicle’s driver, Brian Vasques,
28, of Roswell, and passenger, Maria Romero Vega, 20, of Gainesville, were arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Investigative leads from the arrests allegedly led members of the drug task force to a narcotics stash house in Buckhead, a drug warehouse in Alpharetta and a methamphetamine lab in Ellijay. From search warrants on the alleged stash house and drug warehouse, authorities seized 30 ounces of Fentanyl, 14 ounces of marijuana, an ounce of cocaine and methamphetamine, rifles, handguns and “Multiple leg chains and handcuffs.” Authorities arrested two people as a result of the search warrants. A male
suspect in Alpharetta was jailed on drug trafficking charges and probation violation, and a female suspect in Buckhead was charged with trafficking fentanyl. Officers and agents from multiple state and regional organizations also executed a search warrant at the alleged drug lab in Ellijay, a rural property in Gilmer County, and located methamphetamine processing materials, packaging materials and about 3 pounds of methamphetamine. Authorities also found several packages containing a mixture of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the alleged drug lab. No arrests were made during the Gilmer County search, as no one was
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Plans for a hotel proposed on the Milton/Alpharetta border have been officially withdrawn after several weeks of public outcry. In a letter to the Alpharetta Community Development Department July 22, Attorney Ethan Underwood, who represents project applicant ForrPlaces Development LLC, said his clients would be withdrawing their application from city review immediately. Underwood could not immediately be reached for comment. This latest action comes after several weeks of community comment over the project as it headed for review by the Alpharetta Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council.
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Stalls: Continued from Page 1 entity that owns the exempt 1-acre, intends to use a pre-existing design to develop three single-family detached residential structures. According to City Attorney Ken Jarrard, the parcel’s density is consistent with what the overlay will require. The moratorium will remain in effect until Dec. 20, unless a development and design overlay is adopted before then or the City Council formally sets a different time frame. Mayor Peyton Jamison ensured that the moratorium would not stop development. “This is not ‘no development.’ We’re going to take a pause and look and see what appropriate development can occur in the next six months,” Jamison said. The council’s unanimous vote to adopt the moratorium followed public comment, which included a number of residents who voiced their concern over encroachment and the need for historic preservation. Most spoke in favor of the moratorium. Kathy Beck, a longtime resident of the Milton area, said she and her husband both have rural upbringings. Because of that, Beck has a deep appreciation for Crabapple’s land and history and fears continual development. “It’s very distressing to see that [Crabapple] could be trampled on,” Beck said. “What I would like to put forward for these kinds of historic properties – and this is a village, not
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Milton resident Kathy Beck voices her passion for Crabapple’s history and her anxieties regarding impending development at the Milton City Council July 25 meeting. just a single property – is that we get a different tool in our toolkit besides a hammer, because every problem seems like a nail on which we throw more buildings.” While the moratorium is in effect, Comprehensive Plan 2040 will continue its course. Adopted in October 2021, the plan provides a road map for the community’s vision. Community input, through surveys and public meetings, played a large role in formulating the plan. Many comments focused on keeping Milton’s rural character intact, Milton Senior Planner Shubhangi Jangam said. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory
Committee explained potential solutions to address tabled issues. One tool presented by the committee is Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB), whose purpose is to protect rural farmland around an urban core. The goal is to transfer the current invisible UGBs onto the future land use map. In other action at the Monday meeting, the council approved site plans for the Millstone Parc housing project. Millstone Parc will consist of nine duplexes (18 individual units) on 1.4 acres on the corner of Webb Road and Deerfield Parkway with a density of 12.85 units per acre.
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Achievement: Continued from Page 1 among students in Metro Atlanta school districts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students were not necessarily losing knowledge but were not advancing academically to where they should have been. Frick noted students showed strong improvement on this year’s Georgia Milestones assessments from the previous year. However, comparisons are difficult because testing has been disrupted over the past three years. “While scores have not yet reached pre-pandemic levels, [this year’s] scores clearly show that academic recovery is underway in Georgia’s public schools,” Frick said. At the start of the pandemic in spring 2020, Georgia Milestones were cancelled as schools shut down in mid-March. In 2021, assessments returned, but testing was optional and scores could only help – not hurt – a student’s final grade. In Fulton County Schools, only 16 of its 108 schools had a participation rate above 80 percent on the 2021 Milestones. That is well below the 95 percent threshold required by the federal government.
Transform: Continued from Page 1 Robert Dell-Ross said the project aims to satisfy goals from residents, business owners and city officials to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Crabapple Road. “The goal is that the altered streetscape will make it easier, safer, and more appealing for people to go in and around downtown Crabapple and its growing number of businesses — including the midblock crossing allowing people a new, valuable way to get from one side of Crabapple Road to the other,” Dell-Ross said. Fairly early in the design phase, DellRoss said GDOT has shown support for enhancements to the state route. Elements of the project are expected to include reducing vehicle lane widths, repurposing turn lanes, installing medians, adding a protected pedestrian mid-block crossing on Crabapple Road/SR 372, bicycle accommodations, parklets, additional seating for businesses, personal transportation vehicles like golf carts, space for pop-up markets and planter boxes. Future challenges include underground utilities, minimizing impact to thriving businesses during construction and obtaining permits through GDOT. “We’re excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel, knowing that the coming changes can make a major difference
This year, with no waivers from testing, Fulton County Schools expects to meet the 95 percent participation rate, as well as continue to improve its test scores. “These results show further proof that communities and schools are recovering from the pandemic,” said Fulton County School Board President Julia Bernath. “We are so proud of our students, teachers and staff for their dedication to recovering our educational excellence.”
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Fulton County Schools officials noted the low participation rates on last year’s Milestones assessments prevent any meaningful comparisons to the spring 2022 scores. However, when compared to other districts, Fulton County Schools had bright spots. Those included exceeding the statewide results in the percentage of students reading at or above grade level for all grades, as well in the percentage of students who scored as “proficient” and “distinguished” leaders in math and science. The district’s focus on recovering learning loss over the past two years has paid off, Fulton County Schools officials say. A significant portion of the district’s COVID funding is supporting the Bridge to Success program.
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The three-year initiative is focused on “learning recovery” efforts, noted Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney. “The high level of engagement from our students and staff demonstrates that the strategies of our Bridge to Success plan are having an impact,” Looney said. “However, while we are pleased with some results, we know there is much more work to be done.” In the 2022-23 school year which starts in early August, Looney said the district will turn its attention to student attendance in the classroom as opposed to all-virtual learning. “Parents are encouraged to make sure their students are attending school as much as possible,” he said. “Research has shown [direct instruction] to be critical to overall student progress.”
Arrest: Continued from Page 2 located at the residence. The Johns Creek Alpharetta Forsyth Drug Task Force is a multi-agency task force formed in 2018 to specifically target drug manufacturing and sales in the North Atlanta area. This investigation, which is reportedly ongoing, involved members of Johns Creek Alpharetta Forsyth Drug Task Force, the Alpharetta Police Department, the Sandy Springs Police Department, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, the Appalachian Drug Task Force, the FBI Dalton Task Force and the DEA.
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The goal is that the altered streetscape will make it easier, safer, and more appealing for people to go in and around downtown Crabapple and its growing number of businesses...” ROBERT DELL-ROSS Milton Engineering Project Manager for businesses, pedestrians, bicyclists and other visitors to the heart of Milton’s downtown,” Leaders said. Milton awarded the streetscape design contract to Heath & Lineback, Inc. for $117,000. The concept design will be updated in the next two to three months and presented to Milton officials; the final design phase is to be completed by the fall of 2023. The cost for construction will be decided once the final design is presented to the mayor and City Council and the concept approved; following an estimated construction timeline of six to nine months.
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Planning board checks boxes on housing development By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. – A residential development slated for a corner of northeast Milton moved one step closer to fruition July 27 after passing a review from city planners. The Planning Commission checked all the boxes for construction of 30 single-family homes on a 45-acre tract on Longstreet Road. The project sits on a site zoned agricultural meets plan meets at the Planning Commission July 27 meeting. While the property is zoned for agriculture, city code allows for residential lots with a minimum of 1 acre. The development will have a density of .66 lots per acre. Even so, the developer must consider a significant amount of details, including steep slopes caused by a nearby creek bed. Also, protected wetlands and stream buffers must remain undisturbed. At a June Planning Commission meeting, the board asked the applicant to provide topography of the site, an analysis of steep slopes and to identify existing wetlands. The commission also asked that the applicant provide information regarding the site’s stream buffers and hydrology. A tree preservation plan has also since been provided by city staff. The unique land terrain will constrain some construction. Milton Development Engineer Jerry Oberholtzer said a few of the homes will call for a more custom design versus “stamp row” design. The 1- to 3-acre buildable lots drawn for each home will include the house and other structures, like swimming pools, septic fields and reserves as well. “I can tell you right now – this is going to be an interesting project when they submit it for review,” Oberholtzer said. A few commission members raised concerns about swimming pools on the lots, which are anticipated structures
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ber concerns, Underwood ensured the committee that the developer agrees to provide a cautionary notice about buffers to potential buyers. “We appreciate your concern in wanting to protect the beautiful area that is Milton, and we think this will add to it,” Underwood said. Commission member Judy Burds recommended a thorough hydrology study as part of the normal process and considerations for Land Disturbance Permits, that notifications on stream buffers be included by the developer and that efforts be made to save specimen trees. The commission unanimously agreed with the recommendation. For more information about the preliminary plat approval process, visit miltonga.gov. In other action at the Wednesday meeting, commission members heard
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an update on several projects specified within the Comprehensive Plan 2040. Milton City Planner Jackie Lim has categorized a couple of projects as “potential risk” due to a delayed start date. However, she ensured that the risk is “minimal and can be mitigated.” Among the highlighted projects in the presentation, Lim said that Lot Width’s (LU.8) text amendment — which would increase lot size from 100 to 150 feet — will require more examples of lot layouts for minor plats and an investigation of maximum impervious surface requirements. She also said that the City-Wide Waste & Recycling Strategies (S.2), a sustainability project, has been soliciting online feedback about solid waste services. The results will help determine next steps, develop goals and scope as well as project planning.
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Southern Post to start construction in August By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Southern Post, one of Roswell’s most anticipated developments, is making progress. Development Manager Aimee Adams with Armada Hoffler Properties said site work began in January. The 6-acre, mixed-use development is at the old Southern Skillet property on Alpharetta Street. As of late July, Adams said Armada Hoffler is about 80 percent done with site work and utilities. They also have nearly all the necessary building permits for the parking deck, apartments and two office buildings. Adams said vertical construction is expected to start the first or second week of August. “It’s a really cool development for the area,” Adams said. “It’s going to have a lot of walkability and a lot of connectivity with the rest of downtown Roswell. We have some really great restaurants lined up and some additional ones that we’re negotiating with right now to really add to that ‘foodie haven’ that Roswell is.” While Belux Coffee, Azotea Cantina, DaVinci Donuts and Silla Del Torro are still on track to open in the development, Ponko Chicken has dropped out. Adams says that’s OK. “We actually have a different idea for that space now that we’re a little bit more excited about,” Adams said. “We are negotiating with three other tenants at this point, so we do have those [Letters of Intent] signed, but we can’t announce them just yet. We are hoping those leases are signed in the next couple of months.” The project will consist of 128 luxury apartments, nine townhomes, 95,000 square feet of creative loft office space, 40,000 square feet of retail space and 600 parking spaces with a parking deck. It is expected to open in summer 2023 and cost approximately $110 million. Adams said the apartments are scheduled to begin preleasing in mid-2023, fulfilling the growing need for more apartments. “People are really just clamoring to be able to live in Roswell, and businesses really want to try to relocate to these outer areas from the Atlanta market
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Southern Post on Alpharetta Street is set to start construction the first or second week of August. Shown are updated renderings for the project as of July 25. to lessen the commute for their tenants,” Adams said. “We think we kind of fit a niche that Roswell really needs right now and we’re excited that the community is as excited about the development as we are.” In November, when Armada Hoffler announced construction was about to resume after sitting idle for
four years, it stated the project is intended to honor Roswell’s historical charm and serve as a gathering spot for residents. The architecture will incorporate elements that have been used throughout Roswell’s
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By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — If you’re looking to break into the restaurant business in Alpharetta, now might be the time. Atlanta restaurant real estate brokers The Schumacher Group has listed a “well established” restaurant and bar in downtown Alpharetta for sale, fully staffed and fully equipped, for just $295,000. The listing does not identify the restaurant or specific location, and agent Steven Josovitz declined to elaborate. Josovitz said the restaurant is on a special “fire sale” price. According to the listing, the restaurant space is 3,500 square feet and seats more than 110 customers with a 20-seat bar and 40-seat outdoor space. Estimated opening costs are $1.1 million, and monthly rent for the space is
$13,000. “Sales have reached close to $2 million on dinner only… adding lunch and additional shifts will dramatically increase sales,” the listing notes. Josovitz has also listed a restaurant and bar in downtown Roswell for sale for $395,000. The Roswell location is listed as being 2,200 square feet with an 1,800 square foot patio, seating 65 in the dining room, 55 on the patio and about 20 at the bar. The location is similarly unnamed. Rent for the Roswell location is listed at $3,200. The listing states that the location made more than $150,000 in profit in 2021, and that 2022 business has been tracking even higher. The location is noted as being fully staffed but is not stated to be fully equipped.
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Cities scramble to fill police vacancies By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — North Metro Atlanta cities are scrambling to recruit police officers and hang on to those they have by increasing compensation as vacant positions become more prevalent. The moves follow a national trend of resignations and retirements coupled with decreased hiring rate. A June 2021 Police Executive Research Forum “Police Workforce Trends” survey found a 5 percent decrease in hired officers, 18 percent increase in resignations and a 45 percent increase in retirements between 2020 and 2021. The survey covered 194 police departments nationwide and evaluated metrics from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021. A survey of non-certified police starting salaries across seven North Metro Atlanta departments shows the close attention neighboring cities pay each other. The data was collected from city job postings. Alpharetta tops the list of cities reviewed with starting police pay at $49,280. That figure comes in the wake of a move last November when the City Council approved a 10 percent pay increase for police after an internal study showed the department lagged behind surrounding cities in pay for sworn officers. Cities are offering a flurry of benefits ranging from paid health insurance benefits, housing stipends, signing bonuses, a take home vehicle and education assistance. Despite the perks, recruiting new officers remains a challenge. Last month, Alpharetta took recruitment efforts on the road to New Jersey. The Alpharetta Police Department held a recruitment event in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., July 7 and 8 marking the first time for an out of state in-person recruiting event fully prepared to conduct the testing process. Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison said recruitment was challenging because of pay, scheduling, lack of family time and safety. “Our city leadership is always working to ensure we are highly competitive in this difficult job market,” Robison said. “Our mayor and council are very supportive of our police officers, and they understand the challenges we are facing related to recurring and retaining quality officers.”
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Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan described similar conditions with a local news outlet in May, saying officers are leaving to work in other fields to earn more money. Grogan said anti-police rhetoric has contributed to the exodus, and he’s had sworn officers leave for other jobs in construction or pursue other career paths. Local governments have not left their police to fend for themselves. In July, the Dunwoody City Council approved the city’s first increase in the property tax rate, directing $398,000 of the new revenue toward city salary increases. Police officer pay will increase by 6 percent, and the department’s pay scale will be adjusted upward 6 percent to maintain equity between new hires and existing officers. The city approved a measure on July 25 to compensate officers involved in specialized assignments an additional $4,000 per year.
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In Roswell, the City Council approved a $1.9 million “Best in Class” Police Pay Plan earlier this summer. The plan includes a 20 percent increase to starting salaries. Salaries start at $58,553 for certified officers with increases for prior experience and education. The Johns Creek City Council discussed increases to police pay through a salary study at a work session on July 11. Mayor John Bradberry has led an effort to complete a salary study in time to incorporate new police compensation in the 2023 budget, which goes into effect in October. The City Council approved the request in late July. “The city has received approval from City Council to conduct a comprehensive pay study for all positions in the city including police,” Johns Creek Communications Director Bob Mullen said.
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Alpharetta American Legion Post to host Old Soldiers Day festival ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The men and women of our nation’s armed forces will be celebrated in Alpharetta this week as part of the city’s annual Old Soldiers Day Festival. For the past seven decades, the members of American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta have hosted a yearly festival to honor those who have served the United States in times of peace and times of war, but this year’s festivities are even more important, as the post celebrates 75 years in the community. The American Legion Post 201 Old Soldiers Day Festivities will be Saturday, Aug.6, starting at 11 a.m. The event will feature keynote speaker Maj. Gen. John King, a historical display of the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers and BBQ for sale. King, who is Georgia’s Insurance and Fire Commissioner, also serves as a major general in the U.S. Army National Guard, and served in previous deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Greater Atlanta Buffalo Soldiers and the Johns Creek Veterans Association Color Guard are also scheduled to participate in the ceremonies. American Legion Post 201 was established in November 1947, by a group of World War II veterans. The post has faithfully held its Old Soldiers Day Festivities for 70 years and traditionally hosted a parade through downtown Alpharetta as part of the festival, until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Old Soldiers Day celebrations returned in 2021, without the parade portion of the celebration, after the negotiations between the Legion and City of Alpharetta over costs for police and other services failed in July 2021. This year’s celebration will be held at American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road in Alpharetta. For more information on American Legion Post 201 and the upcoming 2022 Old Soldiers Day Festival, visit legion201.org.
Atlanta Freedom Bowl tourney returning to Milton High School MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School will host the 2022 Atlanta Freedom Bowl Aug. 19 and 20, hosting eight high school football teams to compete against one another and support U.S. military veterans. Five of the competing teams are from Georgia, including Milton High’s own Eagles, Buford High School, Collins Hill High School from Suwanee, Langston Hughes High School from Fairburn and Life Christian Academy from Forest Park. Other participating schools include Lipscomb Academy from Nashville, Tennessee; Spartanburg High School from Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Thompson High School from Alabaster, Alabama. The weekend will consist of four marquee matchups, and the winner of each game will be awarded a Freedom Bowl Championship trophy. The Freedom Bowl aims to raise awareness for veterans, and proceeds from the games benefit wounded warriors and their families. The program also aims to educate participants
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throughout the weekend and build teamwork skills both on and off the field. “As the Freedom Bowl continues to grow and develop as a premier destination for some of America’s most talented high school football programs, we are exceptionally proud to add the NFL Alumni Academy, Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village to our family of marketing partners,” Freedom Bowl founder Dave Menard said. Spectator tickets can be purchased online in advance or by mobile payment at the gate. “What an amazing opportunity for these top-ranked high school football teams from many Southeastern states to travel to Alpharetta to compete in the Freedom Bowl,” Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Janet Rodgers said. “Not only is it an incredible experience for the teams but it also provides visitors and residents a chance to watch high-level competitive football.”
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Alpharetta seeks public comment on North Point Parkway upgrades ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta officials want to hear your opinion on proposed improvements for the North Point Parkway Streetscape Enhancement project from Mansell Road to Haynes Bridge Road. “As with our other corridor improvement projects, the success of the North Point Parkway project will hinge on the participation of the citizens and others who live, work, and own property in that area,” City Engineer Eric Graves said. “They will know better than anyone what changes will positively impact their quality of life, and we want that input.” Proposed improvements to the corridor include reducing impervious pavement, adding 12-foot shared-use paths for walkability and connectivity,
replacing and upgrading traffic signals, improving stormwater management and several other items. The city was slated to host an inperson public information open house for the project on July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Alpharetta City Hall. Information on the project and an online public comment forum will also be available at https://0017814-northpointpkwy-gdot. hub.arcgis.com through Aug. 2, 2022. Public comments can also be submitted in writing to Graves, by mailing him at the Department of Community Development, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. To view printed displays of the project, contact Graves at City Hall or by email at egraves@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Documents: Former Alpharetta judge acted as city prosecutor’s attorney By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A retired Alpharetta judge, who is under an ethics investigation by the city, represented a former city prosecutor in a 2015 civil case, according to court documents. The records show that Barry Zimmerman, who served as the chief judge of the Alpharetta Municipal Court, represented Fran Shoenthal McQueen in the Court of Appeals of Georgia in a 2015 case involving distribution of her late husband’s pension. At the time, McQueen was serving as city solicitor for Alpharetta and Milton. Zimmerman presided over thousands of cases McQueen was prosecuting in the municipal court. Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said Zimmerman presided over all cases and McQueen prosecuted all cases in the municipal court unless one of the two was out sick, on vacation or had recused themselves from a specific case. In fiscal year 2022 alone, the municipal court processed 9,376 cases. The municipal court generally oversees traffic and city ordinance violations,
though according to its website, the court also handles violations of “certain state laws.” Zimmerman notified the city June 9 that he intended to retire. The next day, the state Judicial Qualifications Commission filed a report with the Georgia Supreme Court stating it found reasonable cause to believe Zimmerman had been “improperly involved” in several cases he presided over in the city court. The filing does not provide details on any specific cases, nor ZIMMERMAN does it clarify whether Zimmerman’s involvement with McQueen was a subject of the investigation. It does state Zimmerman may have violated ethics rules on refraining from “financial business dealings with lawyers, litigants and others that tend to reflect adversely on the impartiality, interfere with the proper performance of their judicial duties or exploit their judicial positions.” The filing states that the Judicial Qualifications Commission will not file
formal charges against Zimmerman so long as he does not seek any other judicial position. The state agency keeps investigation results confidential until charges are filed. In cases like Zimmerman’s, in which formal charges are not filed at all, investigation results are generally kept confidential. The agency’s rules do allow it to release disciplinary records if its investigative panel determine the disclosure to be “in the interest of justice and to protect the public,” but it has not released further information on Zimmerman’s case. The Alpharetta City Council announced June 27 that the city would launch its own investigation into Zimmerman’s conduct in an attempt to uncover what the Judicial Qualification Commission’s probe found. Alpharetta’s resolution states that a tablet the city had issued Zimmerman “appeared to have been factory reset” before he returned it, wiping all of its data. The city announced July 11 that its investigation would be led by Randy Rich, an Atlanta lawyer and judge. Drinkard said the city aims for the probe to wrap after 30 days, but the timeline is not set in stone. He also
said the city plans to begin a search for a new chief judge in August. Until then, two “backup judges” have been handling municipal court cases. Separately, Shoenthal, 63, has threatened to sue the cities of Alpharetta and Milton over allegations that she was passed over to fill the position of solicitor because of her age and race. In April, Kelsie Mattox was sworn into office following an intergovernmental agreement between both cities to further strengthen their bond. Alpharetta and Milton already share court facilities and a municipal clerk. Since filing a demand letter on May 5, the cities have denied any wrongdoing but offered to pay McQueen $25,000 to settle all claims. However, on July 12, Shoenthal’s attorney filed a response, declining the offer. Instead, Shoenthal is now asking for 25 months of lost back pay, the amount of time left before she turns 65, at the rate of $8,000 per month and $10,000 in attorney’s fees, as well as all the other terms cited in the May 5 letter to Alpharetta and Milton. The cities had not yet responded as of press time on July 26.
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By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Have you ever wanted to be pampered at the world’s most iconic hot spring spas? How about soaking in hot springs in Costa Rica, Israel, Japan and Italy, all in the same day? It might sound impossible, or at the very least like an ultra-expensive day of airplanes and travel, but thanks to a project coming to Forsyth County next year, Passport Springs and Spa, local residents will be able to relax in luxury hot springs modeled after exotic locations around the world, without straying too far from home. Passport Springs and Spa Founder and CEO Jacob Bloch said the hot spring spa will be built on a 10.6-acre tract adjacent to The Collection in south Forsyth, and will combine luxury cuisine, massage, spa services and North America’s largest hot spring pools when it opens in 2023. “Our vision is to make something really extraordinary,” Bloch said. “Passport Springs is going to be the first immersive hot springs destination on the East Coast, and it’s going to be opening up right here in a very beautiful Forsyth County.” Our interest and love of hot springs spans cultures, nationalities and cen-
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Passport Springs and Spa CEO Jacob Bloch speaks to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on July 21. The board later approved plans for the Passport Springs and Spa in a 4-0 vote. turies, Bloch said. But unfortunately, North America is the only continent where they’re not easily accessible. And to be as authentic as possible, Bloch said the spa will use a proprietary technology to give regular tap water the same mineral content of the area it’s modeled after. “People here go to Arenal Hot Springs
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Trout, catfish and the power of the written word
Like that heading? I thought you might. I always enjoy hearing from folks who read this column each week. It’s great to know that people are getting outside and enjoying STEVE HUDSON Georgia’s great outGet Outside Georgia, of-doors. aa4bw@comcast.net Not long ago, for example, I enjoyed a nice exchange of emails about finding a good all-you-can-eat catfish restaurant. The only downside of the whole communication, in fact, was that it was all electronic. Throughout the whole thing, not a single word was committed to real paper with real ink. How times change. I frequently, and publicly, bemoan the loss of old-fashioned letters, the kind you tuck away in shoeboxes to keep pretty much forever. There is nothing like them for sharing the details of the day or, perhaps, for expressing one’s feelings carefully, warmly, and in just the right way. Okay, so I’m an incurable romantic. But I don’t mind or apologize. That’s just the way it is. Anyway, I think it should be a rule that everybody should get an honestto-goodness love letter at least once a year. Sure, a text message that says “LUV YA” does convey the broad idea, much like flying overhead at 33,000 feet conveys the sense and reality of the landscape far below. But a real let-
ter, one written on paper with deliberate thought and a ballpoint pen, is better. It is. It really is. But I digress. Anyway, and whatever you think about technology vs. the Old Ways, it seemed to me that high-tech communication would definitely be the way to go while researching the all-important subject of all-you-can-eat catfish. That’s because the results can be pretty much instantaneous (or at least fast enough to keep the hunger pangs at bay). So to technology I turned. I did it for you. It worked, too. In fact, I have found just such a restaurant, and I’ll be telling you about it in the next week or two. Another question I get a lot, in one form or another, has to do with finding fish of another kind – specifically, trout. It usually goes something like this: “Where,” somebody will ask, “are the trout?” What they’re usually asking, of course, is where has the state recently stocked trout into Georgia’s public streams? And that’s a good question. If you’re going fishing on stocked water, it’s always nice to know that the particular stocked water in question has recently received some fresh fish. Otherwise, it tends to be “fishing” instead of “catching,” and most will agree with me that, all things being equal, “catching” is usually more fun than “not catching.” Anyway, the answer to “where are
the trout?” is easy to find. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) publishes a weekly stocking report that tells you exactly what streams have been stocked in the previous week. It doesn’t pinpoint the exact stocking locations – finding those is up to you, and exploring with a fishing rod is actually a big part of the fun. But knowing which streams have been stocked can be a big confidence booster if, say, you’re taking the kids out and want to catch a few trout for supper. “And how,” you ask, “do we find this most valuable information?” Ahh. Now we’re getting to the good stuff. To find the weekly stocking report, visit georgiawildlife.com, the Georgia DNR website. Click on the fishing tab in the bar near the top of the screen. Then click on “Trout Fishing.” That will take you to a whole lot of good stuff on trout fishing in Georgia. To find the stocking info, look at the bottom of the bulleted list for the “Weekly Stocking Report.” Selecting that option brings up a page that identifies the streams (and lakes) which received some stocked trout the previous week. It’s broken down by stocking date, by county and by specific water. Let’s say I’m considering a trip to Lumpkin County to fish in (for example) Boggs Creek. Boggs Creek, by the way, is where I caught my very first trout many years ago, so it’s always the first one I look for. Just for old time’s sake, you know.
Anyway, the stocking report tells me exactly when Boggs Creek was last stocked. It also gives me stocking intel on a page or so of other waters too. Wow. That’s enough to get any angler’s pulse rate up a couple of notches. But (as they say) there’s more! You can also sign up to receive a weekly email with the latest stocking data. Imagine that – up-to-date stocking info delivered right to your in-box. How neat is that? So many trout…so little time… I’ve got to warn you about one thing, however. This kind of research can be addictive. There is no cautionary note on the site warning you of that fact, and once you take a step or two down this road you’ll probably find that it can have a negative impact on things like to-do lists – especially if you, like me, had rather be thinking about fishing than about, say, cutting the grass or weeding the front flower bed. You understand that, don’t you? Of course you do. Besides, the weeds will still be there tomorrow. Then, when the fishing’s done, it’ll be time to eat. The catfish place will be waiting. Like I said, we’ll talk about that one soon. And one more thing. After dinner, when you get home and all the fishing gear is put away, sit down for a few minutes more and write someone you love an old-fashioned letter. Really. Just try it and see what happens. You can thank me later.
PRESERVING THE PAST
Rural delivery brought the world to our doorstep For a large part of our nation’s history rural residents had to travel to their nearest post office to pick up their mail. This was a serious problem for farmers and small-town BOB residents who often MEYERS lived many miles from the nearest post office. Yet they constituted the largest part of our population. In Georgia the rural population in 1890 was almost 1,600,000, while the urban population was less than 260,000.
In the late 19th century, the U.S. Post Office began an experimental program to deliver mail directly to remote farm families by horse and buggy. In 1893 U.S. Rep. Thomas Watson of Georgia sponsored legislation establishing an experimental Rural Free Delivery, RFD, program. It was an expensive and politically controversial program that required several years to implement. RFD was very successful. By the start of World War 1, rural carriers outnumbered urban carriers and covered more than 1million miles of rural America. Mail carriers became almost like members of the family in rural
areas. They sold stamps, money orders and other services, essentially acting as traveling Post Offices. The benefits of RFD multiplied throughout the country. As automobiles became more popular, RFD helped stimulate construction of better roads. Improved roads reduced the isolation of rural residents. The delivery of daily newspapers helped create a more informed citizenry as families learned of faraway events. Advertisements and catalogs stimulated commerce. Becoming a mail carrier was a desirable way to make a living. Locally, a father and son took up the profession and sometimes worked together. Samu-
el Elbert Dodd – known as Euell (19001983), was born in Milton County and lived on State Bridge Road near Buice Road. His wife Eula Jean Johnson (1904-1993) was a schoolteacher at Big Creek Elementary School in Cumming and Alpharetta Elementary School on Mayfield Road in Milton. Euell was a substitute mail carrier for 64 years. Latrelle Gardner first met Euell when she was a little girl. “I would wait for him at the mailbox. He delivered mail with a certain kind of rhythm. He could come right up to the mailbox, flip the lid down, put mail in, close the lid and keep going without stopping.” Like
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Continued from Page 26 most male carriers he drove his own car, a 1937 Chevrolet Coupe, which he subsequently traded for 1938 Chevrolet sedan with trunk. When she grew up, Latrelle became a postal worker in a career that spanned almost 27 years, retiring circa 1992. She worked with both Dodds. “They were a joy to work with,” she says. Euell’s son Everett Dodd, was a postal worker for 20 years, first on Route 2 which was east of Alpharetta, and later Route 1 in South Forsyth County. While in high school, he worked at Barnett Brothers Grocery and Hardware Store and at Burgess Furniture Store in downtown Alpharetta. Everett was a practical man. He took a job with the post office “because it paid more money than the job I had as a health inspector for DeKalb County Health Department and was closer to home.” Everett first worked out of the Alpharetta Post Office on Main Street
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Samuel “Euell” Dodd, circa 1980 Postal Service auction. He bought gas from his father who had a pump at home, paying 23 cents a gallon versus about 29 cents at gas stations. For 16 years after retirement in 1996 he served on the board of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association, the state chapter of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, which negotiates all labor agreements for rural carriers with the U.S. Postal Service. When he began his career, five Alpharetta rural routes existed. When he retired there were 20. Alpharetta was clearly moving forward. Bob is Director Emeritus of the Milton Historical Society. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.
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raised their 3 sons together: Jamie, Alex, and Tyler. Jane volunteered at many community and school events, and never missed any of her boys’ numerous baseball games. She was lovingly known for cheering her kids on louder than anyone else in the stands. They moved to Plymouth, MA in 2004, and after Jim’s passing, Jane relocated to Milton, GA. Jane leaves behind her beloved sons Jamie, Alex, and Tyler Frick, as well as Ronnie & Vanessa Jordan and Demery & Kathleen Beverly. She was also a loving grandmother to Emma (15), Lexi (12), Kyleigh (10), Colin (12), Travis (10), Brayden (7), Jimmy (6) and Andy (4). The family will be holding a funeral for friends and family on Saturday, August 6th at 11AM. The services will be held at the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary, located at 43 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME.
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Cytec Engineered Materials Inc. seeks in Alpharetta, GA: Purchasing S u b d o m a i n Manager (Job Code 3141) to Manage the sourcing of goods and services as well as managing vendors and perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories. Up to 15% domestic and international travel required. Mail resume referencing applicable Job Code to Cytec E n g i n e e r e d Materials Inc. Attn: HR, 4500 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30005. No recruiters
Make a big difference in the life of our area youth! Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Youth Ministry. This full-time position with benefits is the lead staff working with grades 5-12 to create a welcoming, engaging, inspiring and fun program of worship, service, fellowship and education. Competitive salary with benefits. Please see a complete job description at https://alpharettapres.com/about-us/jobs/. Resumes may be sent to jobs@alpharettapres.com.
ADMIN HR A S S I S TA N T: Cumming roofing company; self m o t i v a t e d , organized team player; admin duties; assist HR functions. Bilingual preferred. Competitive benefits & salary. General office admin, phones, mail, packages, HR, filing, ordering supplies. Great team! HR 770-7400018. mabrown@ tectaamerica.com
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POOL TECHNICIANS WANTED Part-time & Full-time positions available. Pay is $12-$14 per hour. Hours starting at 6:30AM, Monday-Friday. Pick-up truck not required but must have your own reliable transportation. Gas allowance provided. Looking for people who enjoy working outside and are enthusiastic, dependable & punctual. Able to contribute independently or on a crew with consistently friendly attitude.
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Facilities/Property Manager for church in Alpharetta area. Benefits. Needs basic competency of the practices, methods, and equipment utilized in facility maintenance, construction, and repair activities; including skills and abilities related to plumbing, janitorial, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, construction, and heating and air conditioning systems. Basic understanding of IT and AV technology would be helpful. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage contractors/volunteers. Requires successful completion of a criminal record and child abuse background check, a valid driver’s license and the ability to perform physical tasks. Qualified candidates please send resume to Alpharettajobopening@gmail.com. SERVICE MANAGER Cimcorp USA, Inc. requires a Service Manager to act as a technical expert for customers relating to mechanical, electrical, or PLC troubleshooting issues; train and supervise technical staff; and, conduct customer site visits. The position requires a Bachelor Degree in Automation Engineering with relevant experience as a Robotic or Automation Engineer. In addition, an applicant must have experience reading IEC and ANSI electrical and automation drawings. To apply, please send a resume to: Cimcorp USA, Inc. 1361 Stonefield Court Alpharetta, GA 30004
Bilingual Client Services Specialist North Fulton Community Charities has an immediate opening for a part-time Bilingual Client Services Specialist in the Food Pantry. The role includes data entry, updating clients’ applications, and keeping clients and students informed of programs and service enhancements. Must be English/Spanish bilingual. Visit www.nfcchelp.org/work-at-NFCC for more information on the position and how to apply or email Mel Fortin, Director of Pantry Services at mfortin@ nfcchelp.org. We are looking for workers to help set up and breakdown the Alpharetta Business Association tents and tables on Saturdays. Here are some details: • 2 to 3 hours every Saturday • Must have a truck, van or SUV transportation • Must be able to lift 50 lbs • Pick up tents, weights, tables and supplies at ABA storage unit and transport the equipment to the Farmer’s Market • Must arrive to the market by 7:30 a.m. to set up 3 tents with weights, tables and banners in designated areas at the market • Must arrive back at the market at 1:00pm to take down the tents, pick up tents, weights, tables and supplies. Then, at 1:15pm, load your vehicle and transport the equipment back to ABA storage unit. Contact: Manager@alpharettafarmersmarket.com
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