Milton Herald - September 5, 2024

An historic campaign

Group lobbies Milton to preserve its oldest structure

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — As drivers cross Little River from Cherokee County on Arnold Mill Road, one of the first things they see in Fulton County is the homestead of former Brig. Gen. and state Sen. Eli McConnell.

It’s a two-story home atop a hill above a creek where a 300-member Cherokee settlement called Little River Town once existed. Chief Chicken, a

leader of the tribe during McConnell’s lifetime, is the namesake of another creek in Milton.

Former Georgia Gov. George Troup authorized McConnel to mediate conflict between Native Americans and White settlers in the area following the 1832 land lottery.

After the Cherokee’s removal during the Trail of Tears in 1938, the Arnold, Chamblee and Chadwick families held on to the land and never tore down

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Milton invites community to annual Touch-a-Truck

MILTON, Ga. — The second annual Milton Touch-a-Truck returns Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Stonecreek Church parking lot, giving youngsters the opportunity to check out their favorite vehicles.

Last year’s inaugural event saw about 4,000 people visit the church off Ga. 9 near Alpharetta’s North Park.

The city says the 2024 edition will feature more vehicles, activities, food and fun.

Vehicles returning for this year’s event include an excavator, moving truck, tractor, ambulance and police and fire vehicles.

New vehicles this year include a party bus, Tesla Cybertruck, monster truck, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and two trailers featuring video games and a golf simulator. Touch-a-Truck activities involve inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, ballon animals and a live DJ. If the church parking lot runs out of space, additional spots are available near the Public Safety Complex or King’s Ridge Christian School.

Attendees are also invited to grab food or treats from Tacos and Tequilas, Dogs on Wheels, Eggroll Boyz, Urban Wings, King of Pops, Kona Ice and Today’s a Cheat Day.

The city says it offers special thanks to Stonecreek Church for hosting the event again and all sponsors for making the day possible.

with young children take turns checking out a North Fulton S.W.A.T. vehicle at Milton’s inaugural 2023 Touch-aTruck. This year’s three-hour gathering is Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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From left, Milton Historical Society Board member Joan Borzilleri, President Jeff Dufresne, property owner Larry Chadwick and former City Councilman Bill Lusk are all smiles after a tour of the McConnellChadwick House Aug. 30.

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Teen says man accessed her personal information

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton teen reported to police that a 21-year-old Milton man hacked her accounts after she provided him with her login information.

The username and password were login information used for all her accounts, according to the incident report.

The teen told police the suspect, who had been her roommate’s boyfriend at the time, was helping her remove computer viruses. She said the suspect claimed to be “tech savvy” and used her username and password to install malware protection, according to the report.

The teen said the suspect attempted to date her after her roommate broke up with him. After she refused, she said he went “crazy” and informed her he had been in a mental institution.

After the teen and her roommate separated themselves from the suspect, the teen found “opened and running programs” on her phone that she hadn’t authorized, according to the report. After deleting the programs, she said they were back up and running.

She said she confronted the suspect about him possibly hacking her account and he did not respond. A few hours later, she said someone had deleted his contact information from her phone, according to the report.

The teen also told police her location was shared with the suspect, though she hadn’t authorized it, and she only ever shared her location with her parents.

Senior loses bank card in store lot encounter

MILTON, Ga. — An 82-year-old man reported to police Aug. 22 that someone withdrew $1000 from his bank after his

debit card was stolen while leaving the Walmart on Windward Parkway.

The man told police a woman stopped him near his vehicle in the parking lot and asked if he had dropped a $20 bill. As he reached down to the ground, the man said he believed she grabbed his debit card from the open wallet in his other hand, according to the incident report.

The man said he realized he was missing his debit card when he proceeded to Chick-fil-A for a meal. Employees at his bank reported the card was used to withdraw $1,000, the report says.

Walmart loss prevention officers provided police with footage that showed the woman leaving the store behind the man and approaching him by his vehicle. The footage showed that while he bent over to retrieve something from the ground, the suspect leaned into him and possibly grabbed something, according to the report.

The footage also shows the woman meeting with a man to walk toward another business on Windward Parkway.

The tape also showed that the man seen meeting with the woman friend had earlier been near the victim when he inputted his PIN while checking out.

The footage shows the suspects speaking for a second, then the woman taking some cash out of her wallet before walking out of the store following the man.

The female suspect is Hispanic, dressed in blue jeans, a white Reebok T-shirt, a white long sleeve jacket or flannel shirt, and a white baseball cap, holding a small purse with a strap over her shoulder.

The male suspect, also Hispanic, was wearing khaki shorts, a white shirt and gray NY baseball cap. He also had a beard and a large tattoo covering his left forearm.

Sephora reports theft of $700 in merchandise

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Sephora employees reported on Aug. 9 shoplifters had stolen about $700 in beauty products.

Two suspects concealed skincare and conditioner in their shopping bags in July,

Correction: The Aug. 29 edition of the Milton Herald included incorrect information regarding the North Atlanta Football League.

The article, “Milton-based football league dons new helmets this season”,” incorrectly reported that the league is operated out of Milton. However, the NAFL includes players and families from Alpharetta and plays games at the city’s North Park.

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walking out with products, according to an Alpharetta police report.

The stolen items were Clarins Skincare and OUAI products. They range in price from $39-$180.

The store’s loss prevention manager said two suspects concealed the items in their H&M shopping bag while another made a purchase.

They walked out with the stolen items after the purchase.

Man charged with battery after police view videos

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was charged with simple battery and cruelty to children after police received videos of him allegedly striking his wife.

Police were called to a home Aug. 7 after a woman reported her husband had hit her on the back of the head, neck and leg, according to an Alpharetta police report.

A security camera system installed in the home had been canceled and was not recording. The woman gave police two recordings allegedly showing her husband hitting her in June and July.

The husband told police his wife had pushed him, and he had pushed her away to create a distance between them.

Both videos showed the husband hitting his wife with a sandal while their children were near, according to the police report.

Police obtained warrants for the man.

Milton Communications Director Greg Botelho said the league is a joint program with Alpharetta and not exclusive to one city.

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Milton unveils concepts for ‘community-driven’ Deerfield development

By BEECHER TUTTLE newsroom@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Milton officials hosted the first of several open meetings with residents at Municipal Court Aug. 25 as they begin planning a years-long initiative aimed at reinventing its main commercial district.

The Deerfield district runs generally from Ga. 9 east along Windward Parkway. It consists mainly of shopping centers and office space. But Milton officials and many residents want to spruce up the southeastern corner of the city to attract higherend businesses and create a more pedestrianfriendly area that would rival its thriving Crabapple community.

“Deerfield has a lot of empty, ailing spaces,” said Milton Special Projects Director Robert Buscemi. “Most shopping centers are not doing well, and there’s a lot of vacant office buildings that are making the area appear blighted.”

The Deerfield Implementation Plan will look to create a guide for property owners and developers to create a destination, rather than an area many simply pass through, Buscemi told the roughly three dozen residents who attended the afternoon meeting.

The city hopes to attract more commercial developments like the Verizon complex that draws high-paying jobs and additional retail revenue to the area. Design consulting firm Cooper Carry has been brought in to assist with the project.

“There’s a lot of interest from developers,” Buscemi said.

A major part of the process will be improving the aesthetics of the area and making it more

State officials to host meeting about Ga. 9 project’s impacts

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — State lawmakers and officials will host a public meeting to discuss the impacts of Ga. 9 on local businesses and residents.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at Alpharetta’s City Hall. The meeting will focus on sections between Upper Hembree Road and Windward Parkway within the city limits of Alpharetta.

State House reps. Chuck Martin and Jan Jones will attend the meeting and will be joined by Paul NeDard, district engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation. DeNard, whose office is responsible for the project, will provide an update about construction and plans to meet deadlines.

A listening session intended to provide businesses and residents an opportunity to voice opinions and concerns will follow.

pedestrian- and bike-friendly, including previously announced improvements to greenways and local parks, said Tracie Wildes, Milton’s Land Development manager. “The city council wants architecture to be a big part of the draw.”

One of the major ideas under consideration is the widening and redesign of the 3 miles of Ga. 9 that run through Milton. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is

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The Mayor and Council of the City of Milton wish to notify the public of the upcoming meetings pertaining to the FY 2025 proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget:

1. Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled council meeting on September 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed budget.

2. Public Hearing: A second public hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled council meeting on September 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed budget.

3. Budget Adoption: The FY 2025 budget will be considered for adoption by the Mayor and Council after the public hearing at the regularly scheduled council meeting on September 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

These meetings will be held at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004.

The proposed budget will be available for review upon request at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or on the City’s website at www. miltonga.gov the Thursday prior to the first public hearing

responsible for the road and the general widening of the highway.

While Milton doesn’t have an official say in the matter, Wildes indicated that GDOT has so far been “open to suggestions” as it continues to plan changes to Ga. 9. City officials are asking for traffic signal alterations, a speed limit reduction, smaller lanes and larger green medians with high-end landscaping, among other things.

While the city is wasting no time in its reimagining ideas, GDOT has had to backtrack on its work to widen Ga. 9 to four lanes. In early June, GDOT notified the city that the construction schedule would need to be postponed indefinitely after it discovered that a now-former employee falsified documents that led the department to believe the necessary parcels of land for the project had already been acquired. They had not.

Work had already begun on 33 of the 139 parcels necessary to advance the project, despite them not yet belonging to GDOT. The department now needs to commence a cleanup project and obtain the rights and easements necessary to acquire the land. The process could take three years before work recommences.

Meanwhile, city officials are pushing forward with what they can control. Beyond creating the design manual for developers and landowners, Milton and Cooper Carry will work with the public to understand the investments required to achieve the new Deerfield vision, including public, private and non-profit funding, according to the consulting firm.

More meetings with Milton residents are being planned for the second half of the year as the city continues to look for feedback.

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Beach announces plans to resign from Fulton Development Authority

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — State Sen. Brandon Beach intends to resign as chairman of the Development Authority of Fulton County to focus on his reelection campaign.

Beach announced the decision at an Aug. 27 meeting. Beach represents Georgia’s State Senate District 21, which includes parts of Cherokee and Fulton counties. He is on the ballot in November as the Republican nominee.

Also called Develop Fulton, the Development Authority said details about the timing of Beach’s departure will be released later.

"Serving on Develop Fulton’s board has been a true honor, and I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together,” Beach said in the release. “My focus now is on continuing to serve the people of District 21 and ensuring that Georgia remains a beacon of growth and opportunity."

Develop Fulton serves to stimulate economic development in the county by providing financing, investment as well as job promotion and creation services.

Beach has served as chairman of Develop Fulton since his 2024 election after the death of former Chairman Marty Turpeau in December. Beach was appointed to the board in 2018 and elected vice chairman in 2020.

“His tenure has been marked by a strong commitment to the growth and economic development of Fulton County,” the agency statement said.

Under his leadership, the organization has created thousands of jobs, generated more than $100 million in increased tax revenue and advanced infrastructure projects.

“Chairman Beach’s resignation marks the end of an era defined by visionary leadership and commitment to the growth and prosperity of Fulton County,” Executive Director SarahElizabeth Langford said. “His legacy of service to the Develop Fulton Board will be felt for years to come as we continue to build on his dedication to jobs and his work to ensure businesses knew we were always ready to be a strong partner.”

— Jon Wilcox

Police probe tire dumping on Big Creek Greenway

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Detectives and police officers are investigating the dumping of 349 tires at one of the city’s most beloved green spaces.

City staff removed the tires Aug. 28, Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said.

Four staff members spent 11 hours each working to remove the waste. Besides the costs of staffing the cleanup, disposing of the tires cost the city $1,745 in fees.

The Big Creek Greenway, a linear park featuring a 12-foot-wide concrete path through forests, is one of Alpharetta’s most popular attractions, Drinkard said. The trail runs from Roswell in the south, through Alpharetta and into Forsyth County. Each day, hundreds of walkers, joggers, cyclers and others visit the park’s lush natural environment.

“That respite was stolen from our residents by the perpetrator of this illegal activity, and that immeasurable impact compounds the cost to Alpharetta taxpayers for cleaning up this mess,” Drinkard said.

City officials initially learned on Aug. 23 someone had dumped a small number of tires along the Greenway behind office buildings near Windward Plaza.

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services staff were scheduled to remove the tires Aug. 26. Sometime between the evening of Aug. 24 and morning of Aug. 26, more tires were dumped there.

Alpharetta Department of Public Safety officials are investigating the incident, Drinkard said. City officials welcome anyone to come forward with information that could help in the identification, apprehension and charging of those responsible.

State law prohibits the dumping of waste on public property.

Dumped tires can pose environmental, safety and health risks, Drinkard said. Tires can become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes, rodents and other pests. They can leach toxic chemicals into soil and nearby water sources. They also can easily catch fire and burn for months.

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety can be reached at 678297-6300.

In this 2016 photo, State Sen. Brandon Beach attends a campaign event at the Olde Blind Dog in Milton.

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A pile of tires sit among trees at the Big Creek Greenway. City staff cleaned up the mess Aug. 28.

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Bicycling leaders organize around road safety, charity

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

NORTH METRO ATLANTA — As a group of cyclists ride down Trinity Church Road, a driver in a lifted truck speeds past, waits for them at a stop sign, then floors it to produce black smoke as they near the four-way.

That’s footage captured on Alpharetta resident Dan Stonaker’s bike camera, featured on his YouTube page. And, there’s more like it, showing either driver harassment or negligence toward his cycling group.

In another clip, two cars speed past Stonaker’s group and return to the right lane before almost clipping oncoming traffic.

According to data from the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, there were 29 bicycle-related fatalities in 2022 in Georgia — up from the 15 deaths reported the year before.

Footage from the front and rear camera on Stonaker’s bike, capturing tags, was used by local law enforcement last year to prosecute a driver who had run his truck into Stonaker’s cycling group at a high speed as they were riding along at about 20 to 30 mph.

“What’s the difference between that and pointing a loaded gun?” Stonaker asked.

Police revoked the driver’s license, mandated a defensive driving course, a hefty fine and sent them to jail for 10 days.

Stonaker leads the Webb Bridge Cycling Group in Alpharetta. He’s also a board member of the Van Purser Foundation, a nonprofit that aids cyclists in times of need and one of many groups looking to make roads a safer, and friendlier, place.

Domestique Leadership

The foundation is named after the founder of the Webb Bridge group, which formed in 1993, who Stonaker said is

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According to state law, bicyclists can ride two abreast, rather than just single file.

Cyclists over the age of 12 must also ride on the road, rather than a sidewalk, unless local ordinance says otherwise.

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among cyclists looking to establish standard behaviors. He emphasized the goal is setting guidelines, rather than rules.

a “local cycling legend of sorts.” Purser died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in September 2019.

It also boasts a years-old program called Domestique Leadership, where around 50 ride leaders from Metro Atlanta come together for a half-day training session on different leadership principles.

The sessions, held every couple of years, have included local politicians, police agencies and the general public.

ing to cause any trouble,” Stonaker said. “What we’re trying to do is minimize the impact we have on the communities that we ride through as much as possible.”

“...What I’d like to impact is the understanding, that we could improve harmony on our roadways,” Cochran said. “Right now, there is quite a bit of aggression.”

Like those involved with the Van Purser Foundation, Cochran and others have interfaced with law enforcement, once or twice a year. Recently, a meeting was held with the Milton Police Department.

“I would call it just a dialog, a back and forth,” Cochran said. “Police officer, how do you perceive us? Us, how do you perceive police officers?”

“If you’re not a cyclist, it’s really hard to understand and be empathetic to what it’s like to be on a bicycle on a road,” Stonaker said.

The intent of the Domestique Leadership program, he said, is to get people to understand.

“That’s one of our efforts, is to do that, and for law enforcement to kind of understand the dynamics of the groups and the fact that we’re not out there try-

Stonaker and other area cycling advocates like David Cochran, a ride director for the Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club in Milton, and Matt Sullivan, a ride leader for the Goat Riders in Forsyth County, recalled experiences where police officers either cited their group for legal behavior or held the belief that legal behavior, like riding two abreast, was in error.

“You think about all the laws and everything they need to know and everything they’re dealing with — probably the last thing they’re thinking about are bicycles,” Stonaker said.

Establishing guidelines

Cochran, who was part of Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club’s founding group in 2014, also described a concerted effort

Across the community, Cochran said not everyone knows all the rules, that interpretations can vary. When it comes to riding single-file versus riding side-byside, he said pairing up is safer, though others have thought otherwise.

“If we ride side-by-side, we’re shortening the distance by half,” Cochran said.

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David Cochran, a cycling advocate and ride director for the Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club wearing his Goat Riders suit, joins the Forsyth County-based group, led by Matt Sullivan. Cochran, Sullivan and others are organizing around road safety to minimize the impact cycling has on the community.

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Sandy Springs group heads to Capitol to raise awareness of childhood cancer

ATLANTA, Ga. — To commemorate September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a Springs Springs nonprofit hosted an event Aug. 27 at the state Capitol, featuring a proclamation by Gov. Brian Kemp.

The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to help scientists find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.

Cooper Gardner, an 8th grader at Chamblee Middle School diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma in June, offered remarks advocating on behalf of the Rally Foundation and other organizations at the gathering, like Aurora Day Camp, Camp Sunshine,

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Another point cycling advocates have made is their community involvement, their charity work around Metro Atlanta.

Cochran noted St. Patty O’ Pedal, an effort spun out of the Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club. It’s an annual charity ride to “conquer childhood cancer,” benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“A local family lost their daughter, and so we started this ride, and now it’s become quite a large philanthropic event,” Cochran said.

Where the Blue Skies Are, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Mighty Millie.

Since 2005, when it was founded by CEO Dean Rowe, the Rally Foundation has awarded $29.4 million in grants to more than 500 childhood cancer research projects around the world.

Rowe also spoke at the event, highlighting that the King and Queen buildings in Sandy Springs as well as the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport will be lit up in gold in show of support, as done in previous years.

“Childhood cancer is becoming a national movement, and Georgia is a leader in gaining additional federal funding for better treatments and more cures,” Rowe said.

He also mentioned the Cartersvillebased Beautiful Backroads Century Bike Ride that benefits Hickory Log Personal Care Home for men with special needs.

“We are trying to be very inclusive and diverse and be equitable in a natural, transparent, organic way,” adding that the Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club features some riders on the autism spectrum.

Sullivan, former treasurer of Bike Alpharetta, described another philanthropic effort from the cycling community.

For Bike Alpharetta’s “Bikes for Kids” program, more than 100 volunteers donated bikes “Santa-ready.” Last year, nearly 530 bikes were prepared, and accompanying the bikes were 325 new helmets and another 75 that were donated.

“To me, as a kid, there’s nothing better than getting a bicycle under the tree,” Sullivan said.

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various advocacy organizations and families in support of raising awareness of childhood cancer at the state Capitol Aug. 27

Longtime friends share experience, tips on dementia caregiving

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Nancy Treaster struggled to find the information she needed while caring for her husband, who had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia about a decade ago.

Frontotemporal dementia is a cognitive disorder that involves the progressive degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, resulting in symptoms like changes in personality and behavior, loss of speech and language skills as well as physical issues.

Feeling frustrated, the Johns Creek resident turned to her longtime friend Sue Ryan, who had been in the caregiving world herself for 40 years, with an idea to start a blog about the day-to-day challenges of caregiving and how to tackle them.

Ryan, based in Florida, suggested they join forces to start a podcast. And, they did, launching “The Caregiver’s Journey” in August.

“We wanted to be able to have practical tips and candid conversations about the good, the bad, and yes, the ugly, in our caregiving journeys, and help people get really specific, detailed answers … and also be on the positive side, though, too,”

Ryan said.

Ryan’s husband died last year after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Johns Creek resident Nancy Treaster and her friend Sue Ryan host a podcast titled “The Caregiver’s Journey,” offering tips to dementia caregivers. The podcast launched in August.

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Treaster recalled the grieving she had to do when her husband was diagnosed and the relief she found in support groups on Facebook, wanting to return that to listeners struggling.

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Dress for Success empowers women to obtain safer and better futures

Brought to you by – HOME Real Estate, Kloster Group

The Kloster Group and HOME Real Estate are proud to support Dress for Success, a truly inspirational organization and one that - as women in this real estate industry - we are proud to stand behind.

Dress for Success has a mission to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. It is a part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures. They provide each

client with professional attire to secure employment, but they are about much more than simply a new outfit. Besides physically equipping the client with apparel and accessories, their programs furnish her with a confidence that she carries forever and the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes, and what success means to her.

Susan Bonds-McCulloch is the President and Executive Director overseeing any media questions, corporate partnerships, event sponsorship, and financial contributions along with events. Dress for Success believes that

every woman has the right to realize her full potential and achieve financial independence in a more egalitarian world. Poverty often affects women the most, and its effects on them and their families can be long-lasting. Therefore, addressing women’s needs is central to improving the quality of life for not only that woman but also her family, future generations and her community.

Additionally, they believe that by building up a woman’s agency and knowledge, better synergies between gender equality and economic sustainability are realized, enabling her to

generate a long-term impact in both her private and public life.

The organization is an ever-expanding network of affiliates who work together with referral agencies, volunteers and companies across the world to make a big impact in women’s lives. By supporting each other, they can reach a greater number of women and make their vision a reality.

You can follow Dress for Success on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook @ dressforsuccessatlanta to stay up to date on what they are doing and how to get involved!

Dress for Success Atlanta is planning their 2024 fall event and are proud to host their very first #MorethanADress. This will be a fun Sip & Shop event offering multiple opportunities to participate!

1. Donate your very gently used or like new items such as handbag’s, shoes, and accessories to worthy cause, Dress for Success Atlanta

2. Spread the word to your friends and family fashionista’s who may wish to donate

3. Come and shop the event

4. Invite others to shop the #MorethanADress

5. Have a boutique or brand that you love and loves you…please consider asking them for a donation

6. Can’t make the event, please see the attached and scan the QR Code to donate

Grab your best gal pals and come out to support them on October 26th at 42 West, Atlanta, Georgia! They will be curating the best of the best to provide the much-needed services and classes that DFSA offers the women in our community.

Current drop-off locations are as follows:

• Range Boutique – 3872 Roswell Road, Suite A6, Atlanta, GA 30342

• Tootsies – 3167 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, 30305

• Moosh – 1037 North Highland Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA

• Dress for Success Atlanta – 6255 Barfield Road, Suite 155, Atlanta, GA 30328

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Important features pro stagers showcase for maximum appeal

Brought to you by – Bill Rawlings and Sherri Conrad, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Pro stagers understand that making a lasting impression on potential buyers is crucial. Their expertise in highlighting key features can make or break a sale. From crafting an inviting first impression to selecting the color palette, here are a few strategies designed to captivate interest, along with tips on how to showcase them for maximum impact:

1. The first impression.

The importance of first impressions makes curb appeal and the entryway top areas of emphasis for pro stagers. A well-lit front door—spruced with a fresh coat of paint—with flawlessly functioning hardware, smooth-turning keys and spotless steps creates an immediate sense of care and attention. Ensure the entryway invites by focusing on key details: declutter, repaint and add decor, artwork or flowers for a striking focal point.

2. The potential space.

To help buyers see potential instead of obstacles, the pros skillfully create functional zones and demonstrate how different areas can be used for specific purposes. Examples include setting a dining room table for entertaining or arranging a stylish home office. They are also masters of illustrating versatility— how rooms can serve multiple purposes

and lifestyle needs.

3. The flow.

Stagers focus on creating a smooth and intuitive layout. They strategically position furniture to ensure unobstructed pathways, employ cohesive design elements—such as matching color schemes and complementary décor—and balance the proportions of furniture to avoid overcrowding.

4. The light.

Pro stagers never waste natural light. Windows must be clean; furniture must be strategically placed around them and the treatments must allow maximum daylight to flow into the space. They also layer light sources and update fixtures, using high-quality options with appropriate color temperatures that complement the home’s style.

5. The palette.

Finally, the color palette is all about creating a unified scheme that flows seamlessly from room to room. Most often, this is achieved by creating a neutral base for walls and floors, which appeals to a broad range of buyers. Then, they introduce pops of accent color through decor, artwork or accessories to infuse personality and warmth.

These carefully considered techniques can lead to quicker sales and potentially higher offers, making them invaluable tools. If you need assistance renovating your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!

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Confessions of a realtor

Brought to you by – Lara Dolan - Craft Dolan Team at Ansley Real Estate | Christie’s International

It’s all champagne, caviar and fancy cars, right? On television maybe, but as with most things, television is not real life. Real life real estate is rewarding, challenging and like many small businesses, has a 90% failure rate. If you’ve ever been blessed worked with a really good Realtor you know there is more than meets the eye… or maybe you don’t because much of what we do is behind the scenes to keep stress to a minimum for our clients. But let’s have a little fun today with what our team considers “concierge service”. Without hesitation I can recall many entertaining experiences. We have climbed an 8’ ladder to remove elderly clients’ draperies that had not been cleaned in 30+ years, spread pine straw, power washed driveways and watered newly planted trees for out-of-

town clients.

An all-time favorite is the time I climbed into the attic of a vacant house, flipped on the light and was face-to-face with a 6-foot tall, blackand-white, stuffed, Sylvester the Cat - my scream eliciting panic from our clients below. In fact, the listing agent said he was there when her client bought it and perhaps it would be bad karma to move him. When our client sold 8 years later, we left him in his place. We’ve walked dogs, cleaned cat boxes, changed a car battery, rolled countless trash cans in and out and spent 30 minutes catching a tiny frog that jumped out of a watering can used to water a clients’ indoor plants while they were on vacation during showings. The frog situation reminds me of not one, but two birds that have gotten into two separate houses: one little finch during an open house in Cumming, and more recently a young woodpecker in Milton. I’ve shown a warehouse convinced the buyer was bringing in his toolbox to unleash some form of torture (okay, that’s not funny and we now take precautions to ensure

we’re safe with unrepresented buyers). He only wanted his tape measurer, but I stayed close to the door wishing I’d worn running shoes.

We’ve had buyers and sellers get so upset over little things they can’t sit at the closing table together. I’ve held a client’s hand while selling her mom’s house because mom has Alzheimer’s and doesn’t understand why she must leave home. We’ve helped good friends empty, stage, and sell a parent’s home after a death. Once a client called just months after moving into them into their dream house because his wife had become very ill, and they moved to a different state for treatment. Sadly, for every excited, newlywed, first-time buyer there are clients selling a home because of divorce.

We’ve babysat, met contractors from every trade, changed lightbulbs, air filters and linens. Years ago, when a client’s new puppy left a “present” in the middle of the living floor while she was at work the ‘Roomba’ decided to roll... let’s just say we had to take that house off the market for a week to replace the carpet. My husband has

carried our personal living room chairs down the block to stage a client’s home and our youngest daughter’s old bedroom is now a “staging closet” full of towels, blankets, pillows, pieces of decor and other items to make someone else’s home stunning.

We want to be always available for our clients and grab time off when we anticipate activity might be slow. A day with not much on the calendar, I will head to the golf course and as a result I’ve written contracts from my hotspot seated on the passenger side of the cart.

These stories are just a part of the business we love. Being a professional, full-time Realtor offers many ways to serve our clients and get deeply involved with our communities. We get to know our neighbors and have clients from across the country and across the globe who become friends and neighbors. We get to show off our very special towns (shout out to Milton, Crabapple and downtown Alpharetta), and it awfully rewarding to help a firsttime homebuyer get into the new house just weeks before the first baby is due.

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Soleil Belmont Park

A premier 55+ community is now 50% sold out

Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties New Homes Division

Nestled between Milton and Canton, Soleil Belmont Park stands as a beacon of luxury for active adults, offering a premier 55+ living experience. Developed by the acclaimed Patrick Malloy Communities, this award-winning gated community seamlessly blends elegance with an active lifestyle, promising homeowners an unparalleled living experience.

Designed with the active adult in mind, Soleil Belmont Park showcases a range of luxurious features tailored to enhance daily living. The impressive resort style amenities are currently well under way and include a stunning 9,800-square-foot clubhouse which is the hub for social and recreational activities. Here, you can

unwind at the coffee and cocktail bar, stay fit in the state-of-the-art health and fitness center, or indulge in creative pursuits at the arts and crafts studio. The clubhouse also houses a catering kitchen, a club/card room, and a community post office.

The resort-style amenities extend beyond the clubhouse, offering a country club-style pool perfect for relaxation and socializing. For those who enjoy sports, there are tennis and pickleball courts, dog park and a community garden for gardening enthusiasts. Nature lovers will appreciate the scenic walking trails that meander through the community, providing a tranquil escape into nature.

One of the standout features of Soleil Belmont Park is its model home park, which showcases five beautifully designed model homes all situated on maintenance-free homesites. With

several move-in ready homes and additional homes under construction, there are numerous options available for those looking to live in this vibrant neighborhood which is now 50% sold out.

Convenience is a key aspect of life at Soleil Belmont Park. Residents have easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment in nearby Alpharetta, Milton, and Canton. For healthcare needs, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is just a short drive away. The community’s strategic location also ensures a quick trip to downtown Atlanta or the picturesque North Georgia Mountains via major interstates.

Patrick Malloy Communities, established in 1994, brings a wealth of experience and excellence to Soleil Belmont Park. Having developed over 11,000 homesites and sold more than 7,000 homes, Patrick

Malloy Communities has earned numerous accolades, including several Community of the Year awards.

Priced from the $500s to the $800s, Soleil Belmont Park offers an exceptional blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. New friends, new beginnings, and new memories await in this vibrant community. For more information or to explore available homes, visit www.SoleilBelmontPark. com or call 770.635.4080.

Don’t miss the opportunity to also explore Soleil Summit Chase in Snellville, with homes priced from the $400s to the $700s. Visit www.pmcommunities.com for more information. Patrick Malloy Communities and Soleil is represented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties New Homes Division. An equal housing opportunity.

Understanding unclaimed property

Escheatment refers to the legal process by which unclaimed property reverts to the state when the rightful owner cannot be located or fails to claim the property within a specified period of time. The concept of escheatment ensures that abandoned assets do not remain indefinitely with businesses or financial institutions and instead are held by the state for safekeeping until claimed by the rightful owner or their heirs.

Unclaimed Property Laws in the United States regulate the handling of financial assets that have been abandoned or forgotten by their rightful owners. These laws require businesses and financial institutions to report and transfer such assets to state governments after a specified period of dormancy, typically ranging from one to five years. States then maintain databases and actively work to reunite owners with their property through outreach efforts. If owners do not claim their property within a certain timeframe, it "escheats" or reverts to the state, where the funds are

used for public benefit. These laws vary slightly by state in terms of dormancy periods, exemptions, and reporting requirements, but they universally aim to protect consumer rights and ensure transparency in financial transactions. Understanding these laws is crucial for both individuals and businesses to manage and reclaim unclaimed assets appropriately. Stay ahead of escheatment! Keep your contact info updated, monitor accounts regularly, and respond promptly to notifications. Don't let your unclaimed assets fall into state hands. The best way to avoid this is to consult with an Expert attorney to prevent the State from inheriting your assets due to your failure to prepare your Will and Trust.

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Water tower work off Hembree Road draws nearby furor

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Repairs to two water towers off Hembree Road have caused issues for nearby residents and Fulton County officials.

The $1.6 million project, which includes work on one 1-million-gallon tank and another 200,000-gallon tank, began in May and is scheduled for completion Nov. 9. The towers, or pressure regulators, serve around 9,500 area residents.

Terry Peters, deputy director of Technical Services in the Fulton County Public Works Department, said the project involves blasting paint off the water towers and making minor repairs, providing cathodic protection and recoating. It is interior and exterior work, he said.

Peters said repairs are recommended around every 10 to 15 years and that the tanks off Hembree Road needed to be coated for some time.

“When you first approached the site, you can just see, from some of the staining over the years, that this thing needed to be addressed immediately,” Peters said.

The noise caused by the blasting has riled up the neighbors.

One neighbor told Appen Media the sound has been “deafening,” bellowing from around 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

“This morning, my husband and I could not hear each other in the driveway talking,” longtime resident Anne Strauss wrote in an Aug. 12 email. Her home is near the site entrance.

Strauss also said she heard what sounded like a “collapse” or “explosion” before 8 a.m. one morning but never discovered its source.

“A bunch of us were worried,” Strauss said in a follow-up interview, adding that her neighbor texted her when the sound went off: “Are you up?”

Peters also said he has received a couple of complaints thus far, mostly concerned with the racket, but that the noisy part of the project should be over soon.

“I am hopeful today is the last day of those activities,” Peters said in an Aug. 21 interview.

But, he said one of the complaints has prompted an investigation.

When a neighbor found black material in his pool, Peters said

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Two water towers off Hembree Road in Roswell are undergoing repair, a project that has led to neighbor complaints and an investigation.

the senior project manager and the engineering administrator over the project conducted a site visit. While he said the material appeared to be leaf debris, a round of soil and wipe samples intended for lab testing is forthcoming.

“We forced upon the contractor a third-party tester,” Peters said, adding that the consultant would ensure soil and water are meeting minimum standards.

Phillip Stearman, president of Tank Pro Inc., the Alabama-based contractor responsible for the project, declined the opportunity to comment.

The company had also performed

work on Fulton County’s water tank in Alpharetta, a project Peters said had less challenges because of its location in a more commercial area.

Fulton County’s water system is limited to areas north of the Chattahoochee River.

Two stop work orders had also been issued on Tank Pro for its job on Hembree Road, delaying a project Peters said should already have been completed.

The first was because of a safety concern. He said county officials noticed the contractor had lacked proper tie-off at a height.

“At the beginning of this project, we stressed our expectations as a county,” Peters said. “We have pretty high standards for safety. I’ve been involved in a project where we’ve had issues with safety and has resulted in a fatality. The culture of Fulton County is to make sure that nobody’s in danger. We want everybody to go home safely.”

He said county officials have since demanded the contractor bring a safety supervisor on board.

The second stop work order came from Peters personally, though he rarely gets out in the field anymore. On a July site visit, following up on the first stop work order, Peters said he noticed black smoke leaking out of a containment vessel.

“I have been slightly disappointed in their performance here, to say the least,” he said.

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Roswell prohibits access to water at Old Mill Park State official says

dam exempt from inspection

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

things along those lines,” Psillis noted.

In August, Roswell Police conducted drone flights and foot patrols over the area.

According to an Aug. 9 incident report, officers were made aware of someone who appeared to be suffering from dehydration, and an ambulance was called to the scene.

ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell suspended water access at Old Mill Park Aug. 16 and has not announced when that would change.

On its webpage for the Roswell Mill/ Vickery Creek Waterfall, the city says the decision to close water access is to ensure safety and park preservation.

“We encourage all visitors to continue enjoying the scenic beauty of the park from the designated trail system and viewing areas,” the city writes. “Your cooperation is essential in helping us maintain the integrity of this cherished natural site.”

That day, police also “addressed” an individual with two dogs off leash, another person with a vape, but not actively vaping, and three people carrying a grill and charcoal while playing amplified music on a small speaker.

According to an open records request submitted by Appen Media, the City of Roswell has not conducted any inspections of the waterfall dam in the past five years.

Cautionary signs around the area say trespassers will be prosecuted.

Neither has the Environmental Protection Division of the state Department of Natural Resources.

The City of Roswell has not responded to questions from Appen Media asking for more details about the closure. The council was set to discuss the Old Mill Park at its Aug. 27 Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting.

While the city closed its access point, visitors can continue activity as usual from the other side of Vickery Creek — the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

James Psillis, U.S. park ranger and law enforcement supervisor, told Appen Media nothing has changed for the National Park Service.

“There are medical calls that come out there from time to time, from people frequenting the area, whether it be slips and falls on rocks or climbing on the dam, where they’re not supposed to be,

“The dam you referenced is exempt from regulation, so there is no requirement from Safe Dams for inspections of the dam by any party, and EPD has not performed any inspections of it,” said Sara Lips, the agency’s director of communications and community engagement.

Safe Dams is the state program that ensures compliance of all regulated dams.

To meet requirements for state regulation, Lips said a dam must be more than 6 feet tall and store at least 100 acre-feet of water or be more than 25 feet tall and store at least 15 acre-feet of water, in addition to posing a probable loss of life in the event of failure.

She said the Roswell Mill dam, at 27 feet tall, holds back 8.1 acre-feet of water.

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City of Roswell signs posted around Old Mill Park say water access is restricted. Visitors can continue activity as usual from the other side in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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one of the earliest structures built in what was then Cherokee County.

The Milton Historical Society is leading an effort to preserve and restore the home, which now sits in Fulton County.

Architectural historian Bob Gamble drew attention to the homestead’s Greek Revival architecture in 2022, calling it a “country cousin” to Roswell’s Bulloch Hall.

According to extensive research from the Historical Society, the homestead is the oldest standing structure within Milton’s city limits. McConnell built it sometime in the late 1830s.

There is some urgency to stabilize the historical asset. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to widen Arnold Mill Road (Ga. 140) to four lanes sometime in the next decade. Despite countless hours of volunteer efforts at the site, significant work remains to stabilize and preserve the structure.

Thanks to the Milton Historical Society’s efforts, property owner Larry Chadwick is attempting to donate 5.04 acres at 13705 Arnold Mill to the city. The property designated for historic

preservation includes 1.85 acres around the old homestead.

While the city signed a letter of intent for the donation in September 2023, the property has not been officially accepted by the city.

Over the past few months, the Historical Society has worked with the city to move the donation agreement forward, drafting an agreement for the land’s donation and conducting site analyses.

In a July 15 presentation to the Milton City Council, city staff said they are considering a $220,000 funding request in the 2025 budget for preservation of the McConnellChadwick Home.

In theory, Milton elected officials could budget for the preservation of the historic home during their Sept. 16 meeting and accept the donation later.

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation named the McConnellChadwick House one of nine “2023 Places in Peril,” a distinction that could open doors to grant funding for restoration.

To learn more about the selection, visit www.georgiatrust.org/places-inperil/mcconnell-chadwick-house/.

Former City Councilman and House Preservation Committee member Bill Lusk said the roof is stabilized, but the detached kitchen is in jeopardy.

“We brought a couple roofers in here

over the last six months,” Lusk said. “[They] patched both sides, that’s where most of the intrusion is.”

Lusk and the rest of the Milton Historical Society said the top priority is stabilizing the detached room, which is suspended on archaic wood stilts.

There are handcrafted door trims, multiple intact fireplaces and 12-foothigh ceilings in the two-story Greek Revival-style homestead. For a more than 180-year-old home, the intricate woodworking is breathtaking.

Members of the Milton Historical Society met the owner of the homestead and surrounding properties, Larry Chadwick, when they installed a historical marker in front of the home in 2018.

Chadwick, born in 1941, said he remembers the last person who lived in the home, Sylvestus Chamblee.

“I remember him doing the old Sacred Harp and singing all over the community,” he said. “He’d sit right there [on the front porch] and sing in the afternoon.”

Chadwick said his grandmother is the daughter of Chamblee, which explains how he came to own the homestead he calls a “gem.”

His grandparents lived in a side cabin on the property, which no longer exists. Chadwick’s grandfather ran a store in Cumming before opening one across the street.

“They didn’t get along,” Chadwick said laughing. “My grandfather ran [the store] until he could buy it, and then burned the old one down and built another.”

He said his grandfather made money selling timber from the property and raised chickens in the early 1900s.

“When I grew up, I could’ve bought North Fulton County for $100,000, and probably part of south Cherokee County,” Chadwick said.

He also said he discovered two years ago that some of his ancestors were members of the Cherokee tribe.

The city of Milton is working on the Arnold Mill Small Area Plan for future commercial and residential development around Ga. 140.

Milton Historical Society President Jeff Dufresne said he thinks the historical preservation of the home should be paramount.

“It might be a welcome center, it might be a museum,” Dufresne said. “It could be a gateway into our city, all we’re trying to do is mothball it.”

Mothballing refers to finding a productive use for a historical building, which includes protecting it from the weather, securing its structure and waiting for future funds.

“Vandalism … water intrusion … any given thing can take it down,” Dufresne said. “We’re just trying to protect this historical asset.”

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From left, Milton Historical Society President Jeff Dufresne and the property’s former owner Larry Chadwick stand at the entrance of former Brig. Gen. and state Sen. Eli McConnell’s homestead, built in 1835. Historical Society members said they want the city to accept Chadwick’s donation and stabilize the home.

OPINION

A boomer’s primetime lineup spanning 64 years

Before television exploded into a galaxy of networks, viewers had some hope of sorting the wheat from the chaff in programming.

Finding those rare needles in today’s ever-expanding haystack requires more time than us boomers can afford.

In deference to my generational compatriots, I’ve compiled a list of seven of the best television shows spanning my prime-time lifetime, from 1960 to present. One show for each day of the week. Maybe younger viewers will discover a long-lost gem.

My list does not include public television programs. By what formula do you calculate the value of Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” next to “Game of Thrones?”

The roster also devalues “I just want to be entertained” as a major criterion. If all you want is entertainment, go bowling.

There are no comedies, because everyone’s sense of humor differs widely, and so, why argue about what makes you laugh?

I’ve ignored anything written by Aaron Sorkin whose dialog is too perfect, too contrived to be taken with any sense of realism. Great dialog is believable. Manicured dialog is pure pretense.

This leaves three slots to complete a top 10. Maybe readers can help with that.

7. The Prisoner (1967)

A British spy resigns in a rage. He is subsequently drugged and awakens in The Village, a coastal community operated like an HOA on mushrooms. The Village is charming, populated by devout conformists under the thumb of a mysterious, allseeing apparatus. But, it’s no place for a rebel like Patrick McGoohan, the show’s creator and protagonist.

Why did he resign? That’s what the mysterious agency wants to know, and McGoohan’s not talking.

He has no name, but they call him No. 6.

The true enjoyment lies not in McGoohan’s inventive escape attempts but in the psychological subversion he inflicts on his inquisitors.

“I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered,” he declares. “My life is my own.”

The show’s cerebral gymnastics prompted one local PBS station to bring in a psychiatrist to offer commentary following each episode when it re-aired in syndication.

6. Siskel & Ebert (1975-1999)

What the Tennessee Valley Authority did for rural electrification Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert did for film. The rival Chicago newspaper critics did more than review new theater releases, they taught you how to appreciate movies. Each identified elements that make a movie worth seeing, from storyline, to direction, to the depth of its characters. They likewise signaled traits that detract from a

movie.

What a novel idea to place two rivals in the ring to argue, insult (not just movies, but often each other), praise and ultimately elevate film from simple entertainment to an art form. Over its 24 years, it also elevated the hand’s first digit to a prominence it hadn’t seen since ancient Rome.

5. Breaking Bad (2008-2013)

Westerns, family sitcoms, buddy cops and scotch-swilling private detectives have always owned primetime TV.

Then, along comes a high school chemistry teacher who blunders into becoming a world-class meth chef. Creator Vince Gilligan provided a frenetic storyline as addictive as the chemist’s product, with twists, dark humor and grisly reminders of what a dirty business the drug trade can be.

I appreciate cleverness, and the show introduced schemes so imaginative, they’ll likely never be matched. It takes work and talent to produce that kind of quality.

4. Star Trek (1966-1969)

Before Captain Kirk, there was Buck Rogers.

No contest.

While the scion “Next Generation” was lightyears ahead of the original “Star Trek,” someone had to set the table, establish the canon and introduce the “science” that made it all work. Someone had to lasso a fan base that could force resuscitation of a long-dead series and grow it into a franchise that prospers to this day.

Gene Roddenberry avoided the trappings of many science fiction writers by creating a universe governed by rules: a starship’s speed limit, matter-antimatter power, for example. An 8-year-old could grasp it.

Amid the turbulent ’60s, it was courageous to paint a future where respect for life and culture were paramount and where exploration superseded conquest.

No less important, the dynamic between the impetuous Kirk and his emotionless first officer Spock formed a command team of opposing intellects that melded beautifully. The show is timeless.

3. The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)

It is no accident this anthology series has been embedded into the American lexicon. If you find something strange, it’s “like the Twilight Zone.”

One of the greatest writers in the business, Rod Serling had already made a mark with teleplays like “Patterns” in 1955 and “Requiem for a Heavyweight” a year later.

When CBS gave him the studio keys in 1959, Serling delivered stories probing the depths of humanity that built to a masterful climax of irony, surprise or

greater social consciousness.

A combat veteran, Serling battled censors to cover topics like war, bigotry and injustice within his stories.

In a rebuke to the censors who made his life a misery, Serling’s widow Carol quoted him as saying: “The ultimate obscenity is not caring, not doing something about what you feel, not feeling!”

Nearly every episode reflects this.

2. The Americans (2013-2018)

Hailed for its writing, the series centers on a suburban Washington D.C., couple in the early 1980s, the height of the Cold War. The couple, portrayed by Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, are Soviet moles who entered the country years earlier, have two children and blend into suburbia.

The first 10 minutes of the first episode beats any series opening ever aired on the small screen. It hooks you with deception, intrigue, action and precision editing.

Most commendably, the writers honor the premise of the story. There is irony, but no gags. When you’re living a high-stakes lie, few things are humorous. Life is marbled with holding jobs, raising the kids and performing deadly espionage to gather U.S. intelligence.

Over its six seasons, Emmys poured in, but ratings and chatter never exceeded a simmer. Too bad. This series is strikingly good.

1. The Rockford Files (1974-1980)

Each episode opens with a phone ringing next to a half-finished game of solitaire on the private detective’s desk. The answering machine kicks in. It’s the dry cleaners. They’ve lost his brown jacket.

The phone message changes in every opening, but it’s always the same: a caller offering anything but employment for this struggling gumshoe.

Few actors can upend a genre. James Garner did it — twice!

His starring role in “Maverick” inverted the TV western in 1959 when he played a roguish gambler slightly more cunning than he was cowardly.

He hit his stride in 1974, playing hapless PI Jim Rockford, who, when he wasn’t being stiffed by clients, was getting the hell beaten out of him. This was not your twofisted Phillip Marlowe prowling grimy back alleys. Rockford lived and worked out of a paint-chipped trailer sitting like an empty beer can on a pristine Malibu beach.

Only a charmer like Garner could’ve pulled this off. When he was forced to fight, Rockford usually fought dirty, like emptying a soap dispenser on the floor seconds before he’s confronted in the men’s room by a martial arts henchman.

His heart was as soft as his fists, so he was an easy touch. He had to make a living, but he had to live with himself. So, he cut corners with a scalpel.

Storylines were so innovative and complex they are as fresh today as when they first aired. They hold up because of great writing, and because nobody can outRockford James Garner.

PAT FOX Managing Editor pat@appenmedia.com

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Georgia faithful flock to Holbrook camp meetings

Since the early 1800s camp meeting grounds have played an important role in rural Georgia. These campgrounds host outdoor religious revival meetings that are held in structures called “arbors” for a few days every year. While not unique to Georgia, they continue to play a significant role in the state. Today, at least 30 campgrounds remain active in Georgia including Holbrook Campground in the Alpharetta postal area of Cherokee County. Many campgrounds predate the Civil War. Here is the history.

Camp meetings and the historic sites they created began with the Second Great Awakening, a religious movement from about 1790 to 1835 initially in frontier towns throughout the United States. As Protestant settlers moved westward, they often stopped in small towns that had no churches and held revival meetings in tents. The revivals nurtured the development of Methodist, Baptist and to a lesser extent Presbyterian churches particularly in what became known as the Bible Belt.

According to the New Georgia Encyclopedia the first camp meeting in Georgia occurred in 1803 when 3,000 people attended a revival meeting on Shoulderbone Creek in Hancock County. The movement grew rapidly, particularly among Methodists.

A typical campground features a large, often rectangular, open-air building called an “arbor,” surrounded by cabins known as “tents” which are owned by individual families and which are often passed down through generations.

Historically, visiting preachers sermonized for several days and nights. Typically, all religions and races were welcome and repentant sinners were called upon to come to the alter to accept Christ. Meetings were a time of spiritual rebirth but also places where families and friends could gather for a brief respite from the rigors of farming.

Holbrook Campground

The first annual Holbrook Campground meeting was held in 1838, probably when a group of people from various local churches gathered to worship under the trees. In 1839, Jesse C. Holbrook, a local blacksmith, received 40 acres for shoeing a man’s horse. He donated the land to the Methodist Conference to be used as a campground.

The current arbor was built in 1890. The structure is surrounded by a full

Rows of cabins, called “tents” surround the large open-air “arbor,” each with a porch overlooking the center. Many of the tents go back multiple generations. Original tents had sawdust floors. More modern tents have wood floors, more than one bedroom and even air conditioning.

circle of 53 cabins, or tents as they are called, plus an additional 19 cabins outside the full circle. Cabins range from simple structures with sawdust floors and one bedroom to wood floors and several bedrooms with air-conditioning. They have front porches looking out at the arbor. Some are owned by ancestors of original owners.

Each year, the campground holds a non-denominational revival where everyone is invited to participate in 10 days of “prayer, preaching, hymn singing, and fellowship.” Several hundred people participate during the week and weekends.

There is a youth building available for teenagers to attend the camp meeting for a week. The building has recently been renovated.

Directly across the street from the campground on Holbrook Campground Road is the Macedonia Church founded circa 1870 in response to the campground activity. Although independent of the campground, the church is closely associated with it. The church pastor David Laycock serves as Host Pastor for the campground. He explains that each year two pastors, one Methodist and one Baptist, are selected to preach at the revival. They rotate every day with each preaching at nine worship services.

Pastor Laycock says that during the recent renovation of the church it was

The centerpiece of the rustic Holbrook Campground is this open-air sanctuary built more than a century ago. Each summer people gather from Cherokee, Fulton, Forsyth and other counties for 10 days of “prayer, preaching, hymn singing, and fellowship.”

discovered that the entire floor sat on rocks. The church just reopened Sept. 1.

I spoke with one of the owners of a tent built in the late 1800s. Three years ago, she put a floor in the tent which until then had a sawdust floor. The tent has been handed down through successive generations of the Grady Wilson family. “Once you experience a week of meetings you realize that the campground is a holy place,” says the owner. “You can visit any time of year and feel the spirit of God.”

On the first camp weekend every July as many as 15-20 people fill the tent ‘’like a family reunion of people you know from the campground.”

The Holbrook Campground Cemetery is on the grounds of the campground. According to Find a Grave there are 672 memorials in the cemetery.

Alpharetta’s city limits do not extend past the Fulton County line, however, the campground has an Alpharetta mailing address, even though it is outside the city limits and outside Fulton County.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

BOB MEYERS Columnist

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Where are the fireflies? Do not let the lights go out

As a child, I can remember the thrill of seeing fireflies light up the evening sky. They were so plentiful that we could collect them in a jar, observe them and enjoy the excitement of watching them, turning their lights on and off. Now, I rarely see one or two fireflies at night.

What makes fireflies unique? Both the males and females have the ability to convert some of the energy they obtain from their food to create a flashing light to attract and signal the opposite sex. This biochemical phenomenon is called bioluminescence. If you have been to the beach or a lake at night, you might have noticed water shimmering with light. There are some creatures that live in freshwater as well as saltwater that possess the same bioluminescent ability.

Why are sightings of fireflies becoming more and more of a rarity?

A combination of habitat loss and destruction and pesticides have created an inability for fireflies and many other insects to reproduce and thrive. During the last few years, several companies are specializing in residential mosquito spray services. Could the chemicals used by these companies kill more than mosquitoes? No one wants to enjoy their patio, deck or pool or outdoor dining space and find that they are sharing the space with mosquitoes! No one wants to find they are covered with itchy, red splotches after enjoying time outside! Using a mosquito spray company seems to be a solution, but there might be unforeseen consequences!

What is in mosquito sprays? Pyrethrins are the most used insecticide found in residential mosquito sprays. In the perfect world, these sprays would kill mosquitoes and all the fireflies, pollinators and beneficial insects would be spared. Unfortunately,

this is not the case! Pyrethrins are broad-based spectrum insecticides derived from chrysanthemum flowers. Chrysanthemums have evolved the ability to produce these chemicals to protect themselves from hungry insects. The high concentration of Pyrethrins in mosquito sprays indiscriminately kill most insects!

It is my hope that homeowners understand the consequences of using these products and the effect of reducing the insect population on a wide variety of other native insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles that depend on insects for survival. If we want to live in a mosquito free environment, there are consequences. You will see fewer fireflies, bees, birds and of course, all the other creatures in our environment that need insects for survival. Let me share some statistics with you. Every night a single bat can eat 4,500 insects and barn swallows can consume an average of 850 insects each day! In the past 50 years, the North American bird population has declined by 30 percent through loss of habitat and diminished sources of food. Additionally, the resident toad that appears each night near my garage door needs to consume numerous insects every day to survive. Please be good stewards of your

environment by reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides, planting natives and providing opportunities for insects to lay eggs in leaf litter. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water and their larva must live in water to develop into adult mosquitoes. To eliminate mosquitoes, identify any sources of standing water in your environment and remove them or add mosquito dunks to fountains and other standing water features. By changing a few ways, you maintain your gardens and landscape, you can help insects thrive, and in turn, you can make a difference that will maintain our food web and enable the survival of our native plants and animals.

Happy gardening!

North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net. Previous Garden Buzz columns are featured at: https://appenmedia.com/ opinion/columists/garden buzz/.

About the author

This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Carole MacMullan, a Milton resident and master gardener since 2014. Carole describes herself as a born biologist. Since childhood, she loved to explore the out-of-doors and garden with her mother. When she entered college, she selected biology as her major and made teaching high school biology her career for 35 years. Shortly after moving, she became involved with the philanthropic mission of the Assistance League of Atlanta (ALA), completed the Master Gardener program and joined the North Fulton Master Gardeners (NFMG) and the Milton Garden Club. Carole uses her teaching skills to create a variety of presentations on gardening topics for the NFMG Lecture Series and Speakers Bureau. She also volunteers weekly at the ALA thrift store and acts as chair of their Links to Education scholarship program. Her favorite hobbies are gardening, hiking, biking, and reading.

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An adult firefly in the daytime

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Singing the praises of fried cheese curds

STEVE HUDSON Columnist

Here’s a question for you: How far does one have to travel to have actually travelled?

Here’s another question. What is a fried cheese curd?

First question first: How far? Well, when she and I decide to “get outside, Georgia” ourselves, we may go no farther than the little creek a few miles down the road. That’s perfect when it’s close to suppertime. Other times, if we have a whole day, we might go north to the mountains or east to Athens or west to Tallapoosa, especially if I accidentally lose my legendary sense of direction.

But now and then, when we have a hankering for a bigger trip (or for grandkids), we’ll go farther.

Last week we had both hankering and time, so we journeyed up to Wisconsin, storied land of cows and (for the last year or so) home to some grandkids too.

As it turned out, it’s also the land of what they call “cheese curds.”

Cheese curds? I’d never heard of them, but it seemed that everyone else in the world knew of them and thought them celestially good.

What, exactly, is a cheese curd? According to the interweb, cheese curds are “moist pieces of curdled milk that are a natural part of the cheese-making process.”

I further learned that they’re known for their squeaky texture (somehow tied to what one writer has described as “long strands of protein [that rub] against the enamel of teeth.” I further learn that they can be eaten “fresh” (uncooked, in other words) or fried.

Which way is best? Well, I’m from Georgia. Do you even need to ask? Whatever they are, cheese curds (like oysters and chicken livers) must surely be elevated by a panful of hot fat.

But before we could explore this brave new world of cheesy goodness, we had to get to the airport. And before we could get to the airport, the oil in the car had to be changed.

You know how it is at oil-change places. You chat. You talk.

“Got any road trips coming up?” the fellow behind the counter asked.

“Matter of fact, we do,” I replied. “We’re going up to Wisconsin!”

His eyes lit up.

“Wisconsin?” I’m from Wisconsin! You’ll love it. What’s taking you there?”

Had I been in a certain frame of mind I might have said “an airplane.” But instead I simply said, “Grandkids!”

“Oh, yeah!” he said. “Grandkids for sure. You’ll have a good time. It’s pretty country. Do some hiking. And eat some fried cheese curds.”

At that very moment, as if he was receiving a vision from on high, an illumined look came over his countenance. He smiled a celestial smile. And then he began to tell me how grand cheese curds were, how they were

delightful in every way, how their texture was perfect (and squeaky) and how they pleased the palate, with nuances of flavor never to be forgotten and probably a favorite of God himself.

“Get ‘em fried,” he said again. “Did I tell you that? And dip ‘em in ranch dressing or marinara sauce. Nothing like ‘em. You’ll love ‘em. Guaranteed.”

Well, okay.

On the way home, the little car purred with that certain smoothness that only brand new oil can give. I savored it as I drove. But my attention was divided, for part of my mind was considering notions of cheese curdy goodness. What are they really like? Are they really as good as everyone said?

Long about Hickory Flat, I decided I had to take action. So I pulled over and called my son in Wisconsin. He answered on the second ring, and I got right to the point.

“We have to get cheese curds,” I said without preamble. “Everybody says we have to try them. Fried. With dipping sauce.”

“Yeah!” he said. “They’re a thing here. You’ll love ‘em. Guaranteed.”

Where had I heard that before?

And so, a day or two later, off we went to Wisconsin. We visited and laughed and told stories and played with grandkids. My wife taught the granddaughter to crochet. I allowed the grandson to beat me five-outof-six in chess. Then we all “got outside, Wisconsin!” We went on walks. We explored parks. We walked along rivers. We saw wildlife. We visited new places to eat.

And, yes, we tried cheese curds, fried and with dipping sauces. They came in the form of little cubes about an inch on a side; the sauces came in two of those ubiquitous little plastic cups. For the record, I preferred the marinara.

My wife took a bite.

“Mmmm,” she said. “Kind of like fried cheese sticks?” Uh huh.

Would I have them again? Sure.

And that reminded me:

Half the fun of travel, or of any journey really, is the “new” that it brings into your life. You’ve just got to be open to it, wherever or whenever or in whatever form it comes along.

Sometimes, it’s a road you never drove before. Sometimes it’s a previously unvisited waterfall or an unexplored trail – or maybe it’s a little one-inch cube of fried cheese.

You never know exactly what it will be. But it’s often new, usuallly fresh, always fun. That’s the promise of travel, isn’t it? That’s the promise of exploring, the promise of taking a chance on something or someplace new. There’s always a payback.

And if you’re lucky, maybe once or twice in a lifetime, it’s so profound that it flat-out blows you away.

Those are ones you hope for. Those are the ones you hold on to for such a long, long time.

Steve Hudson writes about the southern outdoors from his home in Canton, Ga. His latest book, “Chattahoochee Trout” (Second Edition), is available from many outdoor shops or direct from the author at flybooks.net

1942 blackout in area was deemed success

Two days before a scheduled February 26, 1942, blackout test in Atlanta, General E. G. Peyton, commander of local civilian defense announced it would be a “…complete blackout in which every home, business, industry and every citizen must cooperate fully.” Those who refused to blackout would be arrested. Twenty thousand people had already completed a 25-hour course and received certificates as air raid wardens. The first certificates were issued at Grant Park School.

Instructions to the people of Atlanta included all lights turned off or blacked out, all vehicles pulled to the curb, lights out and motor stopped. Only people with official business could remain on the street. An

Eastern Airlines plane flew overhead during the blackout to survey the results. Defense officials and members of the press were on board.

Areas included in the blackout test, in addition to Atlanta, were Decatur, College Park, Druid Hills, Avondale, Pine Lake, Chamblee and Stone Mountain. These areas may have been included due to their population numbers or proximity to Atlanta. In the case of Chamblee, there was increased risk due to the naval air base and military hospital located there, Naval Air Station Atlanta and Lawson General Hospital.

On the night of February 26, 1942, the blackout warning sounded at 9:10 p.m. Air raid wardens, fire fighters, first aid crews and other members of the civil defense organization were on patrol throughout the city. Police officers and members of the state guard were on duty.

Hotel guests were instructed to stay in

their darkened rooms or wait in the lobby. All vehicles other than trains came to a stop. All clear signals were given at 9:30 pm.

Three days later, the results of the blackout test were shared in the Atlanta Journal where it was announced, “Defense officials here praise successful black-out test.” Captain E. J. Swann, signal officer of the First Interceptor Command, came from Charleston, S.C. to supervise the test.

Elaine Rivers was living in Brookhaven during WWII. Her father worked at the Variety Store before he left to serve during WW II and the Brookhaven Supply Store when he returned. Elaine and her siblings were at her grandmother’s College Park home during the blackout. Her grandmother gathered the children in the central hall of the home, where they sat on a quilt while her grandmother told them stories.

The Brooks family moved to 198 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven in 1941.

Their home was a two-story yellow brick home with a basement. Nancy Brazell Brooks recalled in her AHC oral history how her mother prepared meals for soldiers at nearby NASA and Lawson General Hospital. The family had a victory garden on their property and shared food with visiting soldiers. They also rented rooms to families visiting soldiers.

The basement was designated as an air raid shelter in the area, which thankfully was not needed. The basement was also a storage area for preserved food and Nancy’s mother sewed blackout curtains there.

The Brooks home was along the trolley line, close to Oglethorpe University. In later years, Hastings Nursery was built on their property.

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

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