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MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY/PROVIDED Wildberry Creek Farm patrons celebrate after hearing their name called in a prize drawing during the Milton Historical Society’s 2024 Autumn Shindig. Each year, more Milton residents attend the fun-filled afternoon of square dancing, historical exhibits and live music.
By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — With the city accepting the donation of its oldest home and funding its stabilization for future generations, the Milton Historical Society welcomed changing colors at the annual Autumn Shindig Sept. 22.
For the fourth straight year, Byron and Laura Foster hosted the fall social at Wildberry Creek Farm, an Angus cattle farm off Westbrook Road in north Milton.
More than 230 people — double the
number two years ago — turned out to celebrate Milton’s heritage at the cattle farm. The crowd included business owners, elected officials, teachers and students, all drawn to the reflection of life in the once-rural community.
The Autumn Shindig began with a presentation of colors from the Sons of the American Revolution, donning colonial tricorn hats and knee-breeches.
Activities included a bluegrass band, live square dancing, hayrides, historical exhibits and storytelling.
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NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming general election is Oct. 7. Election Day is Nov. 5.
To register to vote, an individual must be at least 17.5 years old to register and 18 years old to vote. They must be a United States citizen, a legal resident of the county in which they wish to vote, not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony, and not be found mentally incompetent by a judge, according to the Georgia Secretary of State website.
Voters can check their registration status and Election Day voting precinct on the state’s My Voter Page by visiting mvp.sos.ga.gov.
Early voting runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1. The early voting locations and times vary by county.
Statewide, the president and vice presidential races will be on the ballot. All U.S. House and state legislators are up for election as well, and the My Voter Page will show voters who their representatives are.
How to register
There are a few ways to register to vote.
• If you have a Georgia Driver’s License or State ID Card, you can register online by
visiting https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ olvr-home.
• You can choose to register when you renew or apply for your driver’s license at the Department of Driver Services.
• If you are registered, but need to change your address within the county, you can fill out the back of your precinct card or update your information on the My Voter Page.
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police “peacefully” resolved an incident Sept. 21 at a local apartment complex that forced residents to temporarily shelter in place and prompted a response from a SWAT team.
The incident, involving a 27-year-old suspect, occurred at IMT Deerfield off Morris Road.
“The situation was resolved peacefully around 4:45 p.m. when negotiators talked the male suspect into exiting the building without incident,” a spokesperson for the police department said. “He was promptly taken into custody. There
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MILTON, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported to police Sept. 17 that an “estranged friend” reached out to him about a Facebook post with false information.
An elaborate scam ensued, costing him $3,000. The man was at his job in Milton when he received some of the scam messages.
He said he was told that the posts said he was a criminal, a terrorist and a rapist, that they alerted U.S. authorities to be aware of him and that he needed to contact an officer in the Dominican Republic to assist him in removing the posts, according to the incident report.
While speaking with the purported Dominican “officer,” the man said he began
are no known injuries related to this situation."
Multiple agencies were involved. Milton Police thanked North Fulton SWAT, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department and local firefighters from Milton, Alpharetta and Roswell for their help.
“We’re also grateful to IMT Deerfield residents for their patience, responsiveness, and understanding," the police spokesperson said, adding that residents would no longer need to shelter in place.
At around 11:45 a.m. that day, police were called to the apartment complex for a noise complaint, according to the incident report. When they arrived at the scene, the suspect allegedly began yelling
receiving threats on Facebook Messenger from three people, two men and a woman, asking for money to remove the posts, according to the report. He said the Dominican officer told him to follow the suspect’s instructions so they could be tracked.
After sending $1,000 to a woman, the phony officer told the man the money was going to the Dominican Republic and that he would investigate, the report says. The fake officer then informed him the suspects were arrested and sent him two pictures, showing two male suspects in the hospital, the female suspect, and a firearm.
The fake officer advised the man to contact an attorney to prosecute the suspects and an IT personnel, who required a $1,000 fee, to remove the posts, the report says.
The fake officer also told the man he would get a restitution of $80,000 but needed to pay a $3,000 processing fee. The man then sent a $1,000 installment.
After being pressured to pay the remaining “due,” the man spoke with his coworkers who told him he was being scammed.
profanity from his front porch and brandished what appeared to be a firearm, after several attempts from police to get him to exit the unit.
Police said the suspect, while holding a pistol, threatened to shoot anyone who attempted to enter his home, “repeating that anyone who came to the front door would die,” according to the report.
The suspect barricaded himself inside the apartment. Police later heard a loud gunshot from inside, later discovering that a 12-gauge shotgun had been discharged where an officer had been standing.
He told local police he was willing to press charges if the suspects were identified, and he would contact Facebook to remove the posts falsely attributed to him. He also told police he searched for the false posts but could find none.
MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man reported to police Sept. 20 that two iPhones, valued at $2,800, were stolen from his front porch off Lake Mist Cove.
The man told police the phones were delivered earlier that day at around noon.
Surveillance footage showed a Black male wearing all black and a blue Amazon vest walking up to the front porch, grabbing both packages and leaving, about a half an hour after the phone delivery, according to the incident report.
Another video showed the suspect vehicle, a gray Hyundai Elantra, enter the neighborhood at around the same time.
But, when police ran the tag, it returned to a White female out of Lawrenceville. The vehicle owner did not match the description of the suspect, the report says.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Guests on Tim Ulmer’s web series come from around the globe.
And, they have something in common — finding happiness and success amid epilepsy, a chronic brain disorder that more than 50 million people in the world have.
The theme of Ulmer’s show might seem like a gag. But, really, it’s a means for Ulmer to make light of and adapt to his condition.
Called “Epilepsy Gangster,” each episode features Ulmer, wearing a fedora and black suit, with his voice changing into a style right out of “The Godfather.”
“I have what's called a vagus nerve stimulator that helps control seizures,” said Ulmer, wearing average day clothes. “Every five minutes, this device releases an electric charge for 30 seconds, and it’s kind of like a pacemaker for the brain.”
The vagus nerve controls the voice box.
“I figure I got to make it part of my brand,” he said.
Ulmer isn’t a “rookie,” one who has had the diagnosis less than two years, but he interacts with them as a support group facilitator for more than 30 years.
At 2 years old, he was diagnosed with epilepsy, having seizures about every three weeks on average.
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When he moved from central Illinois to Metro Atlanta in 2008, Ulmer said there were no epilepsy support groups around, so he started one himself in Alpharetta. Now, it’s virtual, with about 30 attendees on average in monthly meetings.
There are 40 different types of seizures. Ulmer’s is the kind that makes him appear drunk, rather than the most well-known, tonic-clonic or grand mal seizures. Only around 25 percent of people have tonic-clonic seizures.
“There's so many rookies who just think, ‘Well, I can't drive now. I've lost my job. My life is terrible. I'm stuck here at home,’” Ulmer said.
“My first memory was rolling down a hard, wooden staircase at home when I was 2,” Ulmer said. “It was just a concussion. Epilepsy can happen to anybody, anytime.”
Growing up, he delighted in researching famous people who had epilepsy — Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Albert Einstein. Ulmer also mentioned Prince.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities is asking for food and clothing donations for the communities they serve as the holiday season approaches.
The nonprofit, whose mission is to ease hardship and foster financial stability, serves residents of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell. It helps thousands of North Fulton residents each year across its two Roswell facilities.
North Fulton Community Charities will have several holiday drives, the first being “CoatsGiving,” a combination of its coat and Thanksgiving food drives. With support from the community, the drive provided food for 520 families as well as 1,600 coats and 3,200 winter accessories in 2023.
This year, the organization is asking for new or gently used winter coats for babies, children, teens and adults in all sizes as well as winter accessories, like hats, gloves, scarves and new socks, also in all sizes.
For CoatsGiving, the nonprofit is requesting $25 grocery store gift cards, whole turkey or chicken, holiday ham and family-size lasagna as well as nonperishable food items.
Nonperishables include a variety of canned fruit and vegetables; canned sweet potatoes and yams; dry potatoes; dry beans; gravy; cranberries; stuffing; rice; macaroni and cheese; dessert mixes, such as cake, brownie, pie and bread; snacks, a mix of savory and healthy; and canned soup, cream and hearty varieties.
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ties is also requesting festive holiday senior baskets, filled with nonperishable, seasonal food, like soups, as well as a few nice holiday extras and a $25 grocery gift card for seniors who are either on a fixed income or have mobility issues.
The organization’s holiday gift shop Toyland needs new, unwrapped toys for all ages, with a special focus on toys for teens. Popular toys, books, games, stuffed animals and wrapping supplies are welcome, in addition to $25 gift cards to places that kids and teens like to shop, such as Best Buy, Target, Sephora, Walmart and Amazon.
Amazon wish lists are available on each of the drive webpages, found at nfcchelp.org.
Financial contributions for these drives are also always welcome, so that the nonprofit can fill in any gaps where necessary.
The nonprofit’s food panty is need of items as well, including macaroni and cheese; soup; canned vegetables, except for green beans; cereal; canned meat, such as tuna and chicken; and 1-pound bags of rice.
Most of the families that shop at the food pantry also shop for free clothing at the NFCC Thrift Shop, which is need of new children’s socks, underwear and pajamas for all ages; new adult underwear, socks and bras; gently worn men’s casual shirts; and gently worn items for teens.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — There is a community gathering at Oak Street Bottle Shop once a week — Five Dollar Fridays — that harkens back to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Job Beverage & Events owns the warehouse at 75A Oak Street, where co-owners Scott Harb and Michael Fabian set up shop in downtown Historic Roswell
Oak Street Bottle Shop is an unsuspecting place where friends and families gather to reconnect with people who they spent time with while the world was sheltering in place.
Harb said hosting the public outside of the bottle shop every day during summer 2020 kept his businesses afloat and surprised him in some ways.
In 2018, the company acquired the roughly 2,000-square-foot industrial facility to support the company’s main source of income, catering for festivals and concerts.
Top Job began catering small events in 2012 as partners of a local Roswell restaurant.
Co-owner Scott Harb said with the growth of the catering business, him and his business partner decided to purchase the building and get their own alcohol license through the city of Roswell.
The specific license is for craft beer and wine market, which allows the warehouse on Oak Street to double as a tap room and caterer.
Regulations surrounding alcohol licenses in Roswell mandate that employees work at the facility for at least 20 hours a week. Before the pandemic, the co-owners said they spent some time at
the facility just to maintain the alcohol license.
Harb and Fabian also own a staffing agency, Top Job Hospitality, which is in downtown Historic Roswell off Park Square Court.
“I have a whole other day job, so I’d just come up here and do work, most of that was catering and a bit of staffing,” Harb said. “Then COVID comes … all of our events were canceled.”
More than 300 concerts, festivals and private events across Metro Atlanta were canceled, and with it, the company’s main source of revenue.
Top Job Beverage & Events partners with city governments, local organizations and individuals to cater alcohol at community gatherings. The partnerships share revenue generated at events with organizers and the business, which works well when there’s not a pandemic.
“Everything was shut down and we didn’t have anything to do,” Harb said. “My wife said, ‘Scott, you’ve got an alcohol license and beer, why don’t you just open up the garage door?’”
Shortly after, the front of the warehouse turned into a package store, with the business partners opening a tap room in the back after things got going.
“That was the start of Oak Street Bottle Shop as you see it today,” Harb said.
The shop operates differently now, given the end of pandemic-era restrictions. For one, it’s usually only open on Fridays, not every day of the week.
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While the hospitality and catering businesses have rebounded since 2020, Top Job is busy elsewhere, too. It still rents out the facility for private events and always has a party for Five Dollar Fridays.
Harb said the facility is usually rented for high school and college graduations, corporate team-building events and the occasional birthday.
Because the alcohol industry has good margins, Top Job’s Five Dollar Fridays allows the co-owners to get the “pandemic community” together once a week.
“That’s my baby, we’re only here one day a week,” Harb said. “During the pandemic, it was every day.”
Five Dollar Fridays are still rocking at 75A Oak Street. Most of the crowd, which continues to show up, met one another and became friends at the bottle shop during the pandemic.
“We did a cookout in May 2020 and about 30 people showed up,” Harb said. “There’s been as many as 300 people here, and we’re getting bigger bands.”
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It’s a community now, and people keep showing up to hang out with the friends they met four years ago.
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Oak Street prides itself on its selection of local craft beers, including Six Bridges Light Lager from Johns Creek, Social Fox’s Wrecker from Norcross, TKR Pilsener from Tucker and Variant Canton Street IPA from down the road.
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Patrons at Oak Street Bottle Shop enjoy the sunset during Five Dollar Friday. Co-owner Scott Harb says the venue is usually only open to the public on Friday evenings, but the company’s event catering runs year-round.
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It also sports an extensive selection of red, white and sparkling wines.
In summer 2023, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson served as a celebrity bartender during the bottle shop’s support of North Fulton Community Charities fundraising at Alive in Roswell.
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Seemingly out of circumstance, Oak Street Bottle Shop has cemented itself in the downtown Historic Roswell community and beyond.
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“There’s all these moments where things change,” Harb said. “The people you’re around during that time, those people are who you build new relationships with.”
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell city officials and state Sen. John Albers unveiled several veteran-only motorcycle parking spots off Canton Street Sept. 18.
The parking spots were reinstated after complaints had been made about their removal.
Several veterans were in attendance, including Roswell native and Georgia Military Hall of Fame honoree Roger Wise, according to a press release sent by Albers.
Neither the press release nor the city’s minute-long Facebook video showing the unveiling of the veteranonly motorcycle parking provided context to the effort.
“I rode for many years and have many fellow veterans who ride and some who are disabled from their service,” Wise said in the press release. “This recognition and support is so appreciated by the veteran community. Thank you, Mayor [Kurt] Wilson and Sen. Albers for your continued support.”
Wise told Appen Media he was the first to be recognized in the “Esteemed Veteran of Roswell” program, which was introduced by Wilson after he was elected in 2022.
Wilson served in the U.S. Army and earned the “Soldier of the Year” accolade. He described the intent of the project, located across from 1920 Tavern.
“Reserving special motorcycle parking for those who have served is just a small gesture, but it’s one way we can show our deep gratitude for all they’ve done to protect our freedom and our country,” Wilson said in the press release.
The city’s action follows a recent complaint from a local veteran, who described how at least a dozen motorcycle spots along Canton Street had disappeared, according to an Aug. 20 Facebook post by Roswell Truth, an
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The veteran had contacted Roswell Truth and said the motorcycle parking along Canton Street had been replaced with golf cart-only parking spaces, according to the post which also cited a March 2023 email from Albers.
In the email, Albers complained about the acceleration, exhaust and noise of the motorcycles, with an ask that they be repurposed. It was addressed to Wilson and his aide, Jamie Guzzetti.
An open records request for Albers’ email has not been filled as of press time, though Roswell Truth provided Appen Media a screenshot of the note. The group cited the email again in a second post Sept. 23.
Wise confirmed with Appen Media that parking had been taken away.
“Roswell has been becoming a golf cart-friendly city, and I do know that they have taken away some parking areas from the motorcycles, for golf carts,” Wise said. “So, this was the mayor’s way, the city’s way, the senator’s way of saying, ‘Veterans, we appreciate your service.’”
- Allison Kloster, Associate Broker, Home Real Estate
As the embrace of Autumn envelops us, it is a great time to think about which outdoor improvements to your yard should pay you back the most when you go to sell your home. According to NAR (National Association of Realtors) there are 5 projects that have proven to be the best return of investment dollars, also known as ROI.
When your Realtor first comes to your property to discuss marketing your home, they should evaluate the neighborhood, the street, and yes, even your driveway. The essence of arrival is critical to helping any potential buyer see and feel that this home is special. As a seller, you want to have the buyer set your home apart from others as soon as possible when viewing your home.
Having a regularly maintained yard that is nicely landscaped and groomed is a strong start. Your landscaping is the first picture that online sites will use to show the world your property.
The following percentages are what Realtors are being given from NAR as tools to help guide you on where best to spend your money when getting your home ready to sell. As a seller, it is imperative that you present your home in the best possible light (even in a seller’s market).
Routine lawn care service is the highest ROI for a homeowner at 217% of value recovered when you sell your home. Surely, a green and weed-free lawn is a huge draw to the buyer’s eye.
It most definitely shows well in professional photography and videos.
Landscape maintenance like adding mulch, pruning your shrubs and planting perennials or annuals comes in at 104% ROI of value recovered when you sell your home.
Outdoor kitchens are very much a growing trend. In our market, we see them frequently. They do vary in complexity and features. We see outdoor kitchens with various grills, refrigerators, and even Kegerators. According to NAR, if you have an inset grill, stainless steel drawers, ice chest sink and concrete countertops with veneered masonry stone, you can expect 100% ROI value recovered when you sell your home.
Overall landscape upgrades like Installing a front walkway of possibly natural flagstone; adding a few stone planters, planting flowering shrubs and
installing mature trees would also yield you 100% ROI value when you sell your home.
Installing an outdoor patio is a great investment as well. Not only will you enjoy some time outside around a firepit or just sitting and reading a book, but an outdoor patio has a 95% ROI value when you sell your home.
As you can see, spending money outside is a wise investment and will make sure that your home garners the attention it deserves when it comes time to sell it and move on to your next adventure.
Investing in your home is one of the hardest and most important decisions you will make for your family. You don’t have to do it alone! Call or email Allison at 404-784-5287 or email allison@homegeorgia.com and get a response within 24 hours.
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Sometimes called a ‘hedgerow’, a living fence is a compact line of greenery acting as a natural screen. Incorporating plants and natural materials to create beautiful, durable boundary lines offers an appealing alternative to traditional fencing, with benefits that go beyond aesthetics. Let’s explore a few compelling reasons why this is a smart choice for homeowners.
1. They are budget-friendly.
A living fence offers a long-lasting solution without the high upfront costs of materials like wood, vinyl or metal. While the initial planting may require some investment, the long-term savings are significant. Unlike conventional fences, which can deteriorate and require costly repairs or replacements, living fences grow stronger and more resilient over time with mini-mal maintenance.
2. They are nature’s sustainable barrier.
A living fence relies on natural, renewable resources rather than manufactured materials that require energy-intensive production processes and contribute to waste. It grows organically, improving air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide, and it conserves resources by reducing the need for synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, all while regenerating naturally.
3. They are elegant and ever-changing. Living fences introduce natural beauty
into a landscape, creating a soft, lush backdrop—a look that can be tailored to match your personal style, whether it be flowering bushes or ev-ergreen trees. As they grow and evolve with the seasons, living fences provide dynamic views that add depth and character to your yard.
4. They are a natural wind and sound barrier.
Traditional fences may only partially block noise, whereas living ones create a more compre-hensive shield through their organic composition. The thick layer of leaves and branches acts as a buffer, reducing the impact of the elements and external sounds such as traffic, construction or neighborhood activity.
5. They create a more resilient landscape.
Finally, a living fence plays a crucial role in strengthening the soil by anchoring and stabiliz-ing it with its extensive root system. The roots of the plants grow deep and spread out, bind-ing the soil together and reducing erosion, especially on slopes or areas prone to runoff. This natural network also improves soil structure by preventing compaction and promoting better water infiltration. As a result, the soil remains fertile and less prone to degradation.
By choosing a living fence, you're not only investing in a beautiful and functional addition to your property but also supporting a greener, more resilient environment. If you need assistance renovating your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s Interna-tional Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!
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Dying intestate without a will or trust can lead to a host of complications and risks for both the estate and the surviving family members. When someone passes away without leaving behind a will or trust , state intestacy laws take over, dictating how assets are distributed. This may not align with the deceased's wishes, potentially leaving family members and loved ones with outcomes they didn’t anticipate or desire. For instance, assets might be divided in a way that doesn’t reflect the deceased’s personal preferences, or they might end up with relatives the deceased had wished to exclude. This can also spark family disputes and legal battles, as there are no clear instructions to guide the process, resulting in prolonged probate proceedings and increased costs. Additionally, intestacy can complicate the appointment of guardians for
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Now is your last chance to secure a new luxury home in Hillandale, a charming Charleston-inspired neighborhood just minutes from Historic Roswell. With only three homes remaining, these are the final opportunities to live in this popular community.
Currently under-construction, the final homes, priced from $1.1 million, are slated for completion in December/ January just in time for you to start the new year in a new home. Hillandale’s elegant designs features and sophisticated layouts are thoughtfully curated to provide ample indoor and outdoor
entertaining spaces. Among the luxury features, you’ll find spacious primary suites, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and rich hardwood floors throughout the main level. Each home is also equipped with high-end stainless-steel appliances, ensuring both style and functionality. Beyond the remarkable interiors, Hillandale boasts an array of additional features that enhance the living experience. Homes come with irrigation systems, tankless water heaters, and freestanding tubs, along with charming gas lanterns adorning front patios. The community's pebbled driveways and sidewalks add to its overall appeal, while the HOA provides front and rear lawn maintenance, allowing residents to enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle.
Hillandale’s location is key and offers unparalleled convenience. Homeowners can easily access a variety of local dining and shopping options. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Chattahoochee River and its pristine parks, which offer an abundance of recreational activities, from kayaking to biking and walking trails. The Chattahoochee River Nature Preserve, just a short drive away, hosts summer music series and various outdoor events. Roswell is in the top 100 livable cities in the U.S. and ranks among the top 4 safest places to live in the metro Atlanta area. Families will also benefit from being part of Roswell's highly acclaimed school system, making Hillandale an ideal choice for any lifestyle.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Aside from cooing noises, Jessica Rodriguez has not been able to hear the sound of her 5-year-old son’s voice.
A new, cutting-edge treatment called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy might fix that.
Grayson, who is nonverbal, was diagnosed with level 3 autism, the most severe form, when he was 18 months old.
Rodriguez began to notice the signs more than a year before, dialed in because of her experience as an emergency services nurse. She became a stay-athome mom when Grayson and his twin sister Mia were born.
“He was definitely missing some milestones,” she said, noting he was smiley and made eye contact, but that those interactions fell off at around 4 months old.
For years, she’s been describing Grayson’s condition as a “broken pathway.” An internet search, while sitting beside her husband on the couch, resulted in a new treatment option that could bridge the gap.
Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy uses a combination of technologies found in other forms of therapy, according to the website for the Brain Treatment Center. The center’s Smyrna location is where Rodriguez intends to go, once she meets her $12,000 fundraising goal.
The treatment relies on transcranial magnetic stimulation which uses pulsed magnetic fields to change neural activity in addition to an EEG, recording the electrical activity of the brain to act as a map.
Rodriguez said it would address eye contact, stimming, verbal skills and socialization.
“As a parent, it breaks your heart to know that he might not make friends,” she said. “...If those kinds of things could come of this, I am willing to sell a kidney to get to that point.”
Right now, Grayson uses an augmentative communication device. He’s in an adult program.
“He’s extremely smart,” Rodriguez said. “He reads on a third grade level … There’s a lot of light in his eyes, but sometimes it seems like his brain doesn’t communicate with [the] motor part of his body.”
Rodriguez said Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy has been used on other disorders, like post-traumatic stress disorder, with a “fantastic” prognosis for patients
For more information or to donate to Grayson’s autism therapy fund, visit https://angelink.com/fundraiserpublic/cf8ea424-7ff1-4fd9-be9363891659253e.
and was introduced to those with autism just a few years ago.
The treatment will run six weeks, she said, requiring that Grayson go every day for an hour.
“It’s going to be a struggle, obviously,” Rodriguez said. “He’s in school, so I have to figure all of that out.”
But, a story about a 6-year-old nonverbal child named Frankie gives Rodriguez hope.
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Grayson and Mia
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Rodriguez is looking to raise $12,000 to fund Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy for 5-year-old Grayson, diagnosed with level 3 autism, or severe autism. The new treatment could help him speak for the first time.
“After three weeks of this treatment, he spoke a seven-word sentence just out of nowhere,” she said.
Like Grayson, Frankie was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old, according to a recent story published in the Autism Parenting Magazine. He underwent therapy at the Brain Treatment Center in Newport Beach, California.
Rodriguez said it’s hard for her to envision what the future would look like if Grayson were to see the same level of success. Meanwhile, the idea of Mia going off to college is less of a challenge.
“In my head for so long, it’s been, ‘When we get older, he’s going to be with us,’” Rodriguez said. “...I would hope it would look like a typical other kid.”
ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell celebrated completion of improvements to the Big Creek Greenway in Big Creek Park Sept. 16.
The $1.4 million project, funded by the city’s bond program, involved replacing and reinforcing the original, damaged sections of the boardwalk.
The area is part of a 26-mile network of paths that meander along Big Creek, extending from Roswell, north to Alpharetta, and eventually extending into Forsyth County.
The Roswell segment of the Greenway, which covers approximately 2.3 miles, was opened in 2005.
During the ensuing years, the Big Creek floodplain has increased, and frequent flooding have resulted in the deterioration of the elevated boardwalk section of the Greenway, leading to trail closures and safety concerns. The section covers .37 miles.
Renovations, which began in January 2024, were completed in two phases.
The first phase, the multi-use portion of the boardwalk, was opened to the public in late March. The second phase, the pedestrian-only section of the boardwalk, was completed in September.
Old, wooden deck boards were removed and replaced with high-performance composite decking. Crews also installed special materials to reinforce the new boardwalk, enhancing durability for years to come.
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October is the month for treats, and Roswell Reads is doubling up on delights. Ron Rash, the acclaimed 2024 Roswell Reads Author Selection, will headline two events Oct. 18 and 19. Called “one of the best living American writers” by Janet Maslin of The New York Times, Rash has penned 20 books of poetry and fiction, including his most recent novel, “The Caretaker.”
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Details about the Roswell Reads events and other October book happenings are below.
Thursday, Oct. 3, Boozy Book Fair at Pontoon Brewing. Shop a selection of books curated by Read It Again Bookstore while enjoying a locally brewed beverage. Free. 6 p.m. Pontoon Brewing, 8601 Dunwoody Place, Sandy Springs. 770-674-1075 pontoonbrewing.com/ Saturday, Oct. 5, Kelly Elizabeth Huston signing her romance, "See Sadie Jane Run.” Free. Noon. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232-9331. read-it-again.com
Monday, Oct. 7, Tracey Enerson Wood launching “Katherine, the Wright Sister,” alongside author Karen Spears Zacharias and hosted by Poe & Company Bookstore. 5 p.m. Free. Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza. Poeandcompanybookstore.com
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Pamela Terry, Pat Terry, Matt Jolley and McPatti Langston. A Novel Idea and Bookmiser present Langston’s book launch and a mashup of the husband-wife, author-musician Terrys, in conversation with Georgia Radio’s Jolley. 7 p.m. Free. Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Road Connector. 770-509-5611. https:// www.bookmiser.net/events.html
Wednesday, Oct. 16, Kimberly Brock examines “The Fabled Earth” with author Emily Carpenter. Presented by Poe & Company Bookstore, with drinks and appetizers. 5 p.m. Brookfield Country Club, 100 Willow Run Road, Roswell. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com
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Friday, Oct. 18, Poetry Open Mic Night. To sign up, call 770-232-9331. Free. 7 p.m. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. read-it-again.com
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Saturday, Oct. 26, Deann Benedict, signing her new children’s book, “Escape from the Mutt Motel.” A local animal rescue will be on-site with adoptable pets, collecting donations of pet food and supplies. 11 a.m. Free. Johns Creek Books, 6000 Medlock Bridge Road. 770-696-9999. johnscreekbooks.com
Wednesday, Oct. 30, Mary McMyne signing “A Rose by Any Other Name.” Free. 5 p.m. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com
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The visit of President Theodore Roosevelt to Roswell in 1905 was part of a tour through the South aimed at helping to heal the lingering wounds of the Civil War. The presidential party visited several states, but the visit to Roswell had a special meaning because it was to the house where his mother was raised.
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt (18581919) became the 26th President of the United States in September 1901 upon the assassination of William McKinley. One of Roosevelt’s many noteworthy achievements was setting aside some 230 million acres throughout the U.S. for national forests, parks and wildlife refuges.
His parents, Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. (1831-1878) and Martha “Mittie” Bulloch Roosevelt (1835-1884) were a wealthy family in New York City.
After graduating from Harvard College, the future president married Alice Hathaway Lee (1861– 1884) In 1880. He was deeply in love. Alice was a charming, talented young woman, tall and athletic, skilled in tennis and archery, and she played piano. Both Alice and his mother Mittie died on Valentines Day in 1884. Mittie died at age 48 from typhoid fever, and Alice died at age 22 of kidney failure.
Theodore and Alice’s daughter Alice Lee Roosevelt was born on February 12, 1884, two days before her mother’s death. Theodore was so distraught at his lovely young wife’s demise that he hardly ever spoke of her again, not even with his daughter. Two years later, in 1886, Teddy married his teen years sweetheart Edith Kermit Carow (1861-1948) who served as First Lady from 1901 to 1909. Theodore was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1897. He resigned from that position to help establish and lead the Rough Riders, a military unit that fought the Spanish army in Cuba. The unit was widely covered by the press, and Roosevelt returned to the U.S. a war hero. He was elected governor of New York in 1898. Two years later, he ran as William McKinley’s vice president.
Martha “Mittie” Bulloch Roosevelt Mittie was Theodore’s mother. Her parents, Georgia resident Maj. James Stephens Bulloch (1793–1849) and Martha “Patsy” Steward Bulloch (1799–1864), lived in Savannah. When Mittie
The president on the steps of his mother’s home, Bulloch Hall in Roswell, during his visit in 1905. In the front row are three long-time servants of the Bulloch family: Mammy Grace who was a nurse to Mittie as she grew up, Daddy Williams and Aunt Charlotte. The remainder includes the owner of the home at the time, Mr. J.B. Wing, his family, Miss Ward the postmistress, Senator Clay, the Rev. William Baker and others. The photo caption does not provide specific order of the people.
Bulloch Hall, built in 1839 in Roswell in the Greek Revival style, is the home where President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother was raised. The president visited the home for the first time in 1905. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
was 3, Major Bulloch moved his family to the village that was to become Roswell to be a partner in a new cotton mill with Roswell’s founder Roswell King. Bulloch built a beautiful mansion, completed in 1839, and called it Bulloch Hall. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is today a favorite place for history lovers to visit. Mittie was raised in the house. She married Theodore Roosevelt Sr. on Dec. 22,1853 in the formal dining room of the home. It was a gala affair.
The City of Roswell owns Bulloch Hall, thanks to a successful bond referendum and a grant from the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The city established a citizens committee, The Roswell Historic Preservation Commission, in 1978 to oversee the local historic district and to approve projects proposed in the district.
The non-profit Friends of Bulloch Hall was established 40 years ago for the preservation and restoration of Bulloch Hall. Its president, Bob Hagan, says that the annual Magnolia Ball, raises funds to pay for projects. Last year’s projects included restoration of the original front and back doors, bringing Mittie’s garden back to life and trimming historic trees
Martha “Mittie” Bulloch Roosevelt, shown here at age 20, was President Teddy Roosevelt’s mother. She was raised in Roswell in Bulloch Hall which has been well preserved thanks to the local city government and many volunteers. It is well worth a visit.
on the grounds, including some rare osage trees which early settlers planted as a dense hedge.
A highlight of the house is Mittie’s bedroom. According to Elaine DeNiro, archivist for the Roswell Historical Society and the City of Roswell, the Historical Society furnished Mittie’s bedroom with period pieces and is its caregiver.
President visits Roswell home
President Roosevelt visited Bulloch Hall on Oct. 20, 1905, while on a postCivil War good will tour of the South. In his remarks, the president emphasized his Southern links. He said “…my blood is half Southern and half Northern… the brothers and sisters of my mother who were born and brought up in that house on the hill there, my two uncles afterward entered the Confederate service and served with the Confederate Navy….I have the ancestral right to claim a proud kinship with those who showed their devotion to duty as they saw the duty, whether they wore the grey or whether they wore the blue.”
After visiting Roswell, the president went to Atlanta where he was told, according to the Christian Herald, a weekly New York publication, “We consider you a Georgian by birth, Mr. President. You are one of us and we love you because of your honesty and your courage to do what you think is right.”
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.
Burdett Grocery store was first built and operated by Stephen Burdett around 1920. It was located at the crossroads of Mount Vernon Highway and Roswell Road. The community was known as Oak Grove at the time. The wood frame store was located on property that is now part of City Springs. In 1924, Stephen Burdett’s nephew, John Franklin Burdett took over running the store. The following year, the name of the post office changed from Oak Grove to Burdal, a combination of two prominent family names, Burdett and Dalrymple. (Images of America: Sandy Springs, Kimberly M. Brigance and Morris V. Moore)
John Franklin Burdett was known as Frank Burdett. A write-up in the 1961 Sandy Springs Gazette tells his story and more history of the store. Burdett was honored at Sandy Springs Methodist Church that year in a “This is your life” presentation. (Sandy Springs Past Tense, Lois Coogle)
He was born in 1898 to Luther Lamar and Edna Carpenter Burdett and lived on a farm along Carpenter Drive. He attended Hammond School and
North Fulton High School. In 1918, he was a student and a World War I soldier training at Oglethorpe University.
In 1919, after serving five months in the military, he married Nannie Lou Nance, who he met at a Sandy Springs church gathering, also known as a “singing.” Frank and Nannie Lou celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1969 at their home in Sandy Springs. Three hundred guests were invited.
The wood frame Burdett’s Grocery had a porch across the front that was built at the same height as a wagon bed. This allowed feed bags to be pushed onto a customer’s wagon.
The few people who owned an automobile could use the manually operated gas tank in front of the store. In a time when homes were still lit with kerosene lamps and candles, there was also a kerosene tank.
During the years 1925 to 1929, the post office was in Burdett’s Grocery and Frank Burdett was the postmaster of Burdal. The grocery was the business center of the community.
He built a new brick store in 1939 and continued to run the store until the early 1960s when he retired. The Sandy Springs Gazette described Burdett as a “a quiet, unassuming, friendly man with an understanding and generous heart. To his grandchildren he is affectionately known as “Pappy.” Since his retirement in 1964,
he has had more time for watching baseball and going fishing, his favorite sports.”
The name Sandy Springs became official when the U.S. Post Office approved the name change from Burdal in 1941. (Atlanta Constitution, May 4, 1969)
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A lot of people think that the end of the summer means the end of their vegetable gardening for the year. But there are many vegetables that grow best in the fall weather and can be enjoyed all winter long. Try growing a second crop of cool season vegetables in your garden and pots. I like fall gardening because the temperatures are mild, diseases can be low if it’s dry, and insects can be less troublesome once the temperature drops.
Every year I get asked the same questions about fall gardening:
• What is the date of the first and last frost?
• What is our hardiness zone?
• How do I prepare my garden for fall planting?
• How do I maintain my garden in the fall?
• How do I control pests and diseases?
• How do I extend my growing season?
• What are the end-of-season tasks?
• What are some specific cool season vegetables?
In order to calculate the planting date, the average first frost date in North Fulton officially is Nov. 15, but that is the average. It may be earlier or later. All of Georgia is within hardiness zones 7-8.
To prepare your garden for planting, clear debris from summer planting. For existing beds add 1 inch of organic matter. For new beds add 2-4 inches. Remove rocks and sticks for growing root crops. Get a soil test for analysis of your soil and fertilize according to the recommendations. Some plants need more fertilizer than others, so refer to the info labels on the plants. Applying mulch at planting time helps conserve moisture, prevent weeds and moderate soil temperature.
In order to maintain your garden, apply mulch 2-4 inches deep and keep the mulch away from the crown of plants to avoid rot and mildew. Pests are less prevalent in the fall, but physical, cultural and biological controls will minimize them. Remember, follow the instructions of pesticide labels. More is not better and may be very harmful.
At the end of the season, add organic matter and be sure to clear debris from the beds that can shelter pests. It is also a good time to clean and store garden tools.
Winter vegetables such as beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale and spinach and an assortment of greens like arugula, lettuce and Swiss chard can be grown in the fall and winter. They can be grown in raised beds, containers or in the ground.
• Beets are a southern favorite. They are quick growing and need full sun. They also need good root drainage and soil high in potassium. They can tolerate cold and some frost. Don’t forget the tops of the beets. Beet greens are edible and nutritious too. Harvest when the bulb shows on top the size you want.
• Broccoli needs a sunny area with room to grow. Keep them evenly watered but avoid watering the heads, just the soil around them. Broccoli is also a heavy feeder and needs adequate, regular fertilization. Harvest when the heads of the buds are firm and tight.
• Cabbage is a cool-season crop that can be grown in both the fall and spring. It can be harvested when the cabbage head is nice and firm. They are heavy feeders and will need to be fertilized regularly.
• Cauliflower has similar care requirements as broccoli, so plant them in a sunny spot and water evenly. They grow well in cool weather but don’t like temperatures below 60 degrees, so use frost cloth to extend the growing season.
• Collards will withstand a wide range of temperatures. They are a very popular green in Georgia and exceed cabbage, turnip greens and spinach in fat and, protein and carbs. Some other cool-season greens include mustards and Swiss chard.
• Kale is a member of the cabbage family. It’s not only a superfood, but also a super plant tolerating cold and frost and grows well in gardens and in pots. Harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hand. Choose the smaller tender leaves for salads and the large for cooking.
• Lettuce is one of the most giving veggies you can plant since you can harvest the greens several times. Plant a blend of different types of lettuce for variety like romaine, butterhead and arugula. Because of its shallow root system, it is great to grow in shallow containers.
• Spinach is simple to grow. It prefers sun but is one of the few vegetables that can tolerate partial sun. It’s also tough in cold weather, even handling some frost. If you wait to harvest, the more bitter the leaves become. Pick the outer leaves giving the center ones time to grow.
Growing vegetables can be a year-round activity in the South. In addition to needing 6-8 hours of sun, be sure
This week's "Garden Buzz" features Sandy Springs resident Robin Pollack, an accomplished artist and Master Gardener. Active in the Atlanta art community since 1970, Robin has taught for over 30 years at Chastain Arts Center and has been a Master Gardener since 2005. As a member of North Fulton Master Gardeners, she has taught vegetable gardening at Farm Chastain and her own garden. Influenced by her artistic eye, her garden has been featured on tours including Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Perennial Plant Association.
and add a layer of pine straw in winter to protect them. In case of a freeze, water veggies well and use a frost cloth for overnight protection. Growing your own vegetables is one of the most rewarding things to grow in the garden.
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As I write this column, I’m heartbroken because I’ve just finished reading the final installment in the eighteen-book Maisie Dobbs series.
The first book came out in 2003, and I’ve read every one. Some I’ve owned. Others I’ve picked up at the library. I’ve recommended them to friends who’ve become hooked on them, too. At the moment, I have a bag of Maisie Dobbs books ready to share with a friend who’s in the middle of the series.
“The Comfort of Ghosts” by Jacqueline Winspear
The Wall Street Journal excerpt below comes from Maureen Corrigan’s article titled “When a Book Series Turns the Final Page.” The article was prompted by Elin Hilderbrand declaration that she’s written her last Nantucket novel, and by the end of the Maisie Dobbs series. It perfectly captures how I feel about this series that’s been part of my life for twenty years. It’s like losing a friend.
"One truth I’ve gleaned … is that the very elements that cause series fiction to be undervalued as literature make it exceptional as a storytelling form.
"Which is why the end of a beloved series packs a different emotional punch than the end of a beloved standalone book, or even a series on Netflix. Since individual titles in a series are usually published over a long expanse of time, series fiction accompanies its readers through the changes and milestones of their own lives. Simply put: In most series, the characters get older, and we readers get older, too. Perhaps we don’t age in tandem, but we head in the same direction together.”
The books span 1910 to 1945, taking Maisie from a 13-year-old in pre-World War I England to a middle-aged woman at the end of World War II. Maisie moves from being a maid in an aristocratic household to a battlefield nurse in the first World War and then a private investigator.
Winspear says she always knew the series would end with World War II, and she has done a masterful job of capturing what the two wars did to England and her beloved characters. She brings alive not only the physical devastation, but also the loss of two generations of young men and the lasting emotional trauma it leaves on those who survived.
In this final book, she brings us a more vulnerable Maisie, one who is still helping and protecting others, but who is also reflecting on her life. It may well be the best in the series. If you haven’t given it a try yet, I recommend you begin with Book I. If
you like historical fiction, particularly of the WWI and II eras, I predict you’ll be hooked. During the 20 years she spent writing the Maisie Dobbs series, she also wrote two standalone novels, and I realized that I haven’t read the very first one, “The Care and management of Lies,” set during WW I. That’s an oversight I intend to rectify soon. I grabbed the other one, “The White Lady,” as soon as I heard about it. It spans WW I to WW II and beyond, but in one book, not 18. She’s also produced two nonfiction books, “This Time Next Year We’ll Be Laughing,” a memoir, and “What Would Maisie Do? Inspiration from the Maisie Dobbs series.”
Perhaps reading the standalone novel I somehow missed will help heal my broken heart until Winspear, hopefully, tries her hand at fiction again. Meanwhile, I’ll be in search of another series whose main character can become my friend. Recommendations are welcome.
Happy reading!
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This week’s “pop” hit is the 1972 hit, “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash. The month of September, from a mortgage rate perspective, has been dull with very little move-ment as the FED did exactly what most of us thought by cutting rates by .50 percent. This cut, while exciting to the uneducated “talking heads” on cable news, was widely anticipated, and thus, we saw mortgage rates not only NOT move lower, they rose by about .125 percent.
The old saying “buy on rumor and sell on news” has been basically what we have seen over the past several
trading days. However, we are beginning to get more and more information from the FED governors who appear to be now looking at more than just the inflation numbers and more of a macroeconomic perspective (I think someone said that several months ago), especially in the employment arena which will become an even bigger issue over the coming months.
Now that the FED has gotten unwound from the threat they were wrapped around on inflation, we are now hearing more and more about additional cuts coming between now and the end of the year. Some projections are for as much as an additional 1 percent by the end of the year. If that were to happen, look for mortgage rates to finish the year in the mid to high 5 percent range.
No doubt about it, the picture is
becoming clearer that mortgage rates as well as credit card rates should be heading to lower levels throughout the remainder of the year and into Q1 of 2025.
It’s about time they are now looking at the overall economic picture and maybe…just may-be…they can achieve their “soft landing” and not spin us into a deep recession. It looks like the FED may be seeing Clearly Now.
D.C. Aiken is vice president, producing production manager for BankSouth Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.
The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of BankSouth Mortgage or its affiliates.
Milton group takes issue with Ga. 9 area redesign
As the Leader of the Coalition Against GDOT Havoc, I recently wrote to GDOT, City of Milton, various political leaders, HOA leaders, and others, asking “Where Are We” regarding the Highway 9 widening.
The right of way acquisition fraud has changed the trajectory of the widening of Highway 9 in several ways.
We appreciate state Rep. Jan Jones’ considerable efforts to seek a reasonable solu-tion all around.
We appreciate the involvement of City of Milton and we support their advocacy for 35 mph speed limit. A 45 mph speed limit on a four-lane highway is an invita-tion to drive much faster.
Destination Deerfield has added another twist by promising controlled growth in the Deerfield area. Controlled growth and Miltonesque ambiance are diametrically opposed ideas to such ideas as destroying landscaping and trees.
A complete redesign is underway. We are adamant that goals of that redesign should include eliminating the totally unjustified, unreasonable and uncalled for destruction of mature landscaping and trees.
The current plan will eliminate considerable amounts of landscaping and trees at Park at Windward Village, Centennial Village, Regency at Windward Square and The Orchards. At Haywood Commons, it will destroy every single shrub, every single tree, and will level their berm.
We still strongly object to the 8-foot and 10-foot-wide sidewalks.
District Engineer Paul DeNard, has stated that they were necessary for "consisten-cy." All you must do to see the inconsistency of Mr. DeNard's statement is to drive up to Forsyth County. There are considerable lengths of already-poured 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of the widening. That is gross inconsistency.
We still strongly favor shifting the widening to the "commercial" side of Highway 9. The typical objection to that is expense and engineering. GDOT has buildings full of engineers with high tech design software. Put them to work.
Here is “Where We Are.” We want everyone to understand that we are still very much involved in this effort, and we are not going to go away.
Ike Yancy Leader, Coalition Against GDOT Havoc
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“I thought, if those people were able to do great things with epilepsy, so could I, and so my goal with starting the show is to give these rookies and people that have been in isolation for years with it — give them a hug,” Ulmer said.
But, he said he also wants to inspire.
“People learn by what they see, not what they read, and so I try to find good, solid people who haven't let it stop them,” Ulmer said.
He’s featured entrepreneurs, a medical journalist in London, with an episode in the works about a man who started a clinic in Malawi. The third season of “Epilepsy Gangster” is set to premiere Oct. 5.
Jerry Kill, famous for taking under -
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Police spoke with the suspect’s mother, who said the suspect had never been diagnosed with mental health issues because he had refused
dogs and making them college football bowl champions, has also been featured on Ulmer’s web series. He most recently served as head coach at New Mexico State and is currently a consultant at Vanderbilt. He was head coach at Minnesota from 2011-2015.
“This man had his first seizure of his life in 2011 with 20 seconds to go on a bowl game that was being shown to half a million people on ESPN,” Ulmer said. “Half a million people around America saw him having a tonic-clonic seizure.”
Ulmer described people in his support group afraid to have a seizure in public. There’s a lot of shame, embarrassment, but plenty of situational difficulty, like in dating and not being able to drive.
At 29 months free of seizures, Ulmer is driving for the first time in 33 years, thanks to a new medication.
to be evaluated. But, she told police the suspect has made suicidal threats in the past and mentioned a possible “suicide by cop.”
She also told police another man was inside the apartment, a 28-yearold Forsyth County man.
The other man exited the apartment, the report says, telling police that the suspect prevented him from
“I compare being unable to drive to early-release people who have to wear ankle bracelets under house arrest,” he said. “So, this has truly been getting the bracelet off my ankle.”
Ulmer has a team to help him with “Epilepsy Gangster,” including his daughter, a freshman at Fulton Science Academy. She helped him create the website when she was 12 years old.
Some of the show’s editors are Cambridge High graduates, who Ulmer had come to know while substitute teaching. That’s still his day job and what helps fund the show. He said it paid better than TV journalism, his background.
Ulmer is also an author, with a book available on Amazon entitled “Involuntary MISSION: In China with a Thorn in the Flesh.” It’s about his time in China
leaving the apartment, while holding a handgun and shotgun.
Police evacuated residents from their apartment, and the North Fulton SWAT team responded to the scene and initiated the negotiation process and perimeter security, according to the report.
The suspect eventually surrendered to the North Fulton SWAT team.
as an English teacher. He met his wife there, but his time in China is also where he came to understand the purpose of his epilepsy.
As a teen, his dream was to attend the Naval Academy, but he was denied entry and began delving into politics instead. But, Ulmer said he was able to serve in another capacity.
He did missionary work in China, telling people about God when they asked.
The book’s title is a reference to 2 Corinthians, Chapter 12 in the Bible, when Paul asks God three times to remove the thorn from his flesh.
“But God refused to do so, because he said, ‘Your faith is sufficient for you, and in your weakness, people see my strength,’” Ulmer said
He said some theologians and neurologists think that “thorn” referred to epilepsy.
Police charged him with terroristic threats, aggravated assault against law enforcement, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
The suspect was transported to the Fulton County Jail.
— Decaturish Editor Dan Whisenhunt and Appen Media Group Senior Reporter Amber Perry contributed to this story
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Mayor Peyton Jamison said his wife and children enjoyed the tractor-drawn hayrides.
There was something for all ages at the party, including a barbecue, book signings for local history lovers and plenty of children’s activities.
One of the afternoon’s most popular displays was a five-passenger touring car, manufactured by Maxwell-Briscoe Company in 1911.
The barn included some historical lessons on John “The Crabapple Rocket” Rucker and his family, quilts and weaving loom.
One hundred years ago, the land that is now Milton was home to a farming community of low-income families. The name of the Milton Historical Society’s fall gathering comes from the post-harvest
celebrations that brought together the community several generations ago.
Today, Milton sports a median household income that is almost double the Fulton County average. While so much has changed, the Milton Historical Society is focused on making sure people remember how it used to be.
The city is no longer an agrarian community, but despite the immense growth in North Fulton County over the past two generations, there are still slivers of land that embody Milton’s rural heritage.
One of those is Wildberry Creek Farm, though it’s 48 acres are hardly a sliver of land.
Milton Historical Society President Jeff Dufresne said his organization is reaching out to Milton residents who are
unaware of its work and collaborating more with the city.
Dufresne said the highlight of the afternoon was the recent announcement that the Milton City Council accepted the donation of Milton’s oldest private residence, the McConnell-Chadwick House.
“The house endured close to 200 years of hardship through historical events, like the Trail of Tears, boll weevil infestation and Great Depression,” Dufresne said. “Fortunately, the house has ‘good bones’ and is in good structural condition.”
The city also committed $220,000 to stabilize the historic asset for future generations. The spending plan for stabilizing and preserving the historic home is undefined, but city officials said $30,000 will go toward preventing water intrusion.
Dufresne said his favorite moments at the Autumn Shindig were either the hayrides with founding historical society member Bill Lusk or musket fire from the
“We had 50 more people than last year, and it’s more nonmembers through our outreach,” Dufresne said. “I think we’ve done a better job of communicating; four years ago it was just our email address, now it’s more buttoned up.”
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• You can download a voter registration form from the Secretary of State’s website and mail it to the Secretary of State’s Office at PO Box 105325, Atlanta, GA 30348.
• Applications can be also emailed or mailed to your county’s registrar’s office.
Voting absentee
Absentee ballots are available for the Nov. 5 general election as well.
The last day to submit an application for an absentee ballot is Oct. 25. Absentee ballots must be returned to a ballot box by 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the latest to a drop box or a county registrar’s office. Absentee ballots can be returned at any time before Nov. 5.
Voters are now required to provide either a Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID card number or a copy of another form of ID when applying for an absentee ballot.
Other forms of acceptable identification are a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows a voter’s name and address.
County
Local Fulton County races on the ballot are the District Attorney, Fulton County Board of Commissioners District 2, 4 and 6 as well as several other uncontested county officials.
In Fulton County, advance voting will be held Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
Absentee ballot applications, attached
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People were able to apply for absentee ballots and register to vote during a voter registration rally and vaccination clinic hosted by DeKalb County District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson at the DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections Office in greater Decatur on Friday, April 1, 2022.
as a .pdf or .jpg, can be emailed to elections.absentee@fultoncountyga.gov or mailed to Fulton County Registrations and Elections, 5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213, in addition to being request online.
Visit fultoncountyga.gov/vote for more information about the early voting and absentee drop box locations, and to see the sample ballot.
DeKalb County
Local DeKalb County races on the ballot are the DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb Board of Commissioners Districts 1 and 3-7, as well as several other uncontested county officials.
In DeKalb County, early voting will be held Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
Absentee ballot applications can be
emailed to absenteeballot@dekalbcountyga. gov or mailed to DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032, in addition to being requested online.
Visit dekalbvotes.com for more information about the early voting and absentee drop box locations, and to see the sample ballot.
Local Forsyth County races on the ballot are Forsyth Board of Commissioners Districts 2, 4 and 5 as well as Forsyth County Board of Education Districts 2, 3 and 4. Other uncontested county officials are also on the ballot.
In Forsyth County, early voting will be held Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 8 to 5 p.m.
Absentee ballot applications can be emailed to absentee@forsythco.com. To submit absentee ballot applications by mail or by personal delivery, send them to Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections, 1201 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040.
Applications may also be faxed to 770886-2825, or requested online.
Forsyth County has one drop box location at the Voter Registrations & Elections Office, 1201 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-20, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
Visit forsythco.com/vote for more information about the early voting locations and to see the sample ballot.
The City of Milton City Council will hold a public hearing for the applications for alcohol licenses listed below on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the First Floor of City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.
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While covering Milton election operations, Appen Media analyzed historical voter data and identified possible disenfranchisement.
This reporting caused a statewide watchdog to get involved and, eventually, the city moved to add a polling place to the area. Later in the year, Appen discovered that the feasibility report the City Council used when voting to run their own elections was not the original document. Two residents on a working committee had altered it after city staff had completed it and before its presentation to council. Appen Media reporters identified all of the differences between the two documents and then created an interactive digital document. Readers and officials were able to scroll through the materials and read notes from the newsroom explaining the differences. You can find this document at appenmedia.com/electionsreport.
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