Milton Herald - October 5, 2023

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‘RISK-REWARD’

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the group and to ensure those objectives resonate with what the Counc and

held a few meetings to formulate the objectives and plan of action to conduct a

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the community are looking for.” The “group” consisted of Councilmembers Rick Mohrig and Paul Moore staff members

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feasibility study. On April 18, 2022, the Council formally created the Milton Election

Feasibility Committee (MEFC) “to review and make recommendation to the Mayor and

Council as to whether it is feasible, both practically and financially, for the city to

feasibilitystudy.OnApril18,2022,theCouncilformallycreatedtheMiltonElection FeasibilityCommittee(MEFC)“toreviewandmakerecommendationtotheMayorand Councilastowhetheritisfeasible,bothpracticallyandfinancially,forthecityto structure resulted in a nearly $43,000 or 103%, rise in costs from 2019. This significant

conduct its own municipal elections taking into consideration cost-benefit, process and

as the informal group. The focus of the feasibility study is solely on municipal elections as

execution, liability, and other considerations.” The MEFC consists of the same members

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF MILTON CONDUCTING ITS OWN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS By Milton Election Feasibility Committee: Mark Amick Lisa Cauley Stacey Inglis Tammy Lowit Rick Mohrig Paul Moore December 1, 2022

county Methodology The feasibility study approach consisted of reviewing relevant laws, documents, and

ederal, tate, and ounty elections are legally required to be conducted by the

processes as well as, conducting interview and having discussions with subject matter

Executive Summary The City of Milton has six Councilmembers and a Mayor that are elected to staggered four-year terms where every two years, municipal elections are held. Since incorporation, the city has entered into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Fulton County to conduct municipal elections. Up until 2021, the IGA cost was based on a pro-rata share of the number of electors in the city that was then applied to the actual cost of conducting municipal elections. In 2021, the basis of cost for the IGA -refund, flat rate of $2.96 per registered voter for the election. The new fee structure resulted in a nearly $43,000 103%, rise in costs from 2019. This significant increase prompted numerous citizens to request the city to consider conducting our own elections. After much public comment, discussion, and deliberation during the November 15, 2021 Council meeting, the Council informally expressed agreement with the following course of conduct: “The group of 6 will be convened [(that was previously identified as two councilmembers, two staff members, and two citizens) and they will start the process [of looking into conducting our own elections] – but will return to the Council within a couple of weeks to give the Council an idea of the objectives of the group and to ensure those objectives resonate with what the Counc and the community are looking for.” The “group” consisted of Councilmembers Rick Mohrig and Paul Moore staff members Stacey Inglis and Tammy Lowit and citizens Mark Amick and Lisa Cauley. The group held a few meetings to formulate the objectives and plan of action to conduct a feasibility study. On April 18, 2022, the Council formally created the Milton Election Feasibility Committee (MEFC) “to review and make recommendation to the Mayor and Council as to whether it feasible, both practically and nancially, for the city to conduct its own municipal elections taking into consideration cost-benefit, process and execution, liability, and other considerations.” The MEFC consists of the same members as the informal group. The focus of the feasibility study is solely on municipal elections ederal, tate, and county elections are legally required to be conducted by the county Methodology The feasibility study approach consisted of reviewing relevant laws, documents, and processes as well as, conducting interview and having discussions with subject matter experts. These are detailed in the subsections below. Review of relevant laws, documents, and processes To get a better understanding of the requirements and responsibilities the city would need to adhere to in conducting municipal elections, the MEFC took a deep dive into Georgia’s election laws Title 21 Elections as well as documents posted on the Secretary of State’s Firefly website (archives for election officials).

Records show Milton election report reshaped before council presentation

experts. These are detailed in the subsections below. Review of relevant laws, documents, and processes To get a better understanding of the requirements and responsibilities the city

resulted experts. Thesearedetailedinthesubsectionsbelow.Review of relevant laws, documents, and processes Togetabetterunderstandingoftherequirementsandresponsibilitiesthecity would need toadheretoinconductingmunicipalelections,theMEFCtookadeepdiveintoGeorgia’selectionlaws(Title 21 Elections as well as documents postedontheSecretaryofState’sFireflywebsite(archivesforelectionofficials). | Page

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would need to adhere to in conducting municipal elections, the MEFC took a

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ELECTIONS

Questions surround appointment of election member subpoenaed in 2020 vote probe

Mark Amick and Lisa Cauley, two private residents on the Milton Municipal Election Feasibility Committee, formally presented the group’s recommendation to the City Council last December. Their presentation was loosely based on a report created by Deputy City Manager Stacey Inglis. It was missing a few things, though, like Inglis’ risk-award analysis and an accurate cost estimate.

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — As members of Milton’s election advisory committee, two private residents recommended to the City Council last December that the city should run its own election. Their presentation, and the report provided afterward, did not paint the full picture.

Mark Amick, one of a number of people subpoenaed in the 2020 Fulton County election probe, and Lisa Cauley, president of the Fulton County Republican Women group, each made their way to the podium Dec. 5 with a presentation that excluded portions of a comprehensive draft report. The original report was created by Deputy City Manager Stacey Inglis prior to the meeting.

Inglis, one of two city staff members on the Milton Municipal Election Feasibility Committee,

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Fraud victim loses $7,000 on new credit account

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman reported to police Sept. 21 that someone had opened a credit card in her name and charged $7,000.

The victim told police she received an email in May stating she was qualified for a Firestone Mastercard credit card, pre-approved for $7,000. The victim said she never responded or applied for the credit card, the police report said, but that she received an email from Credit Karma stating there had been a new account added under her name.

The victim said someone had used her personal information to open the Firestone Mastercard account and charged $7,000, the police report said. A bank informed her she owes around $7,300, the report said, but would not provide any more detail about the fraudulent credit account.

Worker says employer reneges on contract

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman reported to police Sept. 21 that she had completed $1,600 of work for a man but had not been paid.

The woman said her job was to post house listings on Facebook Marketplace over five days. There was a typed agreement on Facebook Messenger regarding the payment details, the police report said, but the man never paid her.

Police attempted to call the phone number provided, but the man hung up after police asked him about the incident.

Woman falls victim to credit card scam

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman reported to police Sept. 19 that a man claiming to be with a fraud department called her about charges on her credit card.

After confirming her identity, the caller told the victim she had more than $1,000 in charges that the victim could not see on her account because they were flagged, the police report said.

The victim said the caller walked her through steps to get her money back from the alleged fraudulent $830 Cash App transfer, which included sending $830 to the “Refund System.” After becoming aware she was being scammed, the victim tried to reverse the payment but was unsuccessful.

Police pursue suspect for Top Golf car thefts

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Three people from LaGrange reported personal belongings stolen from their vehicle Sept. 15 at Top Golf on Westside Parkway.

Officers reported around 9 p.m. it appeared a suspect had disabled the lock on the driver’s side and left a hole in the door of the victim’s vehicle. A second victim said she saw a suspect in a hooded sweatshirt in the vehicle some 15 minutes earlier, the report states.

Two victims reported a Glock 19X and a purse were stolen from the vehicle. A third victim reported her purse, wallet and AirPods were also stolen.

Officers valued the total of the belongings stolen at $1,540.

Surveillance footage from Top Golf showed the panic lights flashing on the victims’ vehicle around 8:45 p.m. and a suspect vehicle speeding onto Davis Drive toward Mansell Road.

No suspects have been identified.

Burglary reported at Mexican eatery

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are pursuing a suspect in a burglary Sept. 16 at a Mexican restaurant on Old Milton Parkway.

The restaurant manager reported around 8 a.m. an employee found the front glass door shattered and a large rock on the floor about an hour earlier. Employees also reported an empty register, an iPad, a Samsung tablet, a tip container and complimentary candies missing.

Police valued the total of the missing items at $1,250.

Officers reported observing a suspect breaking the door around 3 a.m. on security footage. The suspect is then seen leaving through the back door with the register and cash from the tip jar. The suspect is seen returning around 4:30 a.m. and leaving with the two tablets, the report states.

Dick’s Sporting Goods reports felony shoplifting

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are pursuing a suspect for felony shoplifting Sept. 11 at the Dick’s Sporting Goods on North Point Parkway.

The store manager reported one man and three women entered the store, and a female suspect took some $1,010 of merchandise and left the store without paying.

The three remaining suspects did not participate in the theft, but the four left together in a Jeep Compass and headed north on North Point Parkway, the report states.

Officers reported searching for the license plate in the Georgia Crime Information Center, which showed the registered owner of the vehicle has outstanding warrants in Cobb and DeKalb counties for theft and shoplifting.

The store manager told officers he intends to press charges.

Eatery transports guests on journey to Middle East

By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — When Fares Kargar opened Delbar on Old Milton Parkway, he envisioned a resort that would transport diners from the fares of Metro Atlanta to a world of Middle Eastern flavors.

Hailing from Iran, Kargar said he grew up loving food and began cooking out of necessity for his family. Now a Sandy Springs resident, Kargar relocated to the United States around 2007, but he never imagined himself in the restaurant business until his time as a student at Georgia State University.

“It was always a hobby, something I enjoyed doing a lot, but I never looked at it as a career until I came to the U.S.,” he said. “… my plan was always to go to architecture school and become a architect and build homes and businesses and that kind of thing. That’s kind of what my family did, and my dad did.”

His first foray into the industry was a job as a busboy at Luciano’s on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. There, he worked his way up to assistant general manager, which inspired him to open his own restaurant.

The perfect location

In May 2020, Kargar opened his first Delbar location in Inman Park. The restaurant was successful, cementing a loyal clientele who would

drive south to Atlanta from Alpharetta to dine there.

Recognizing the large demographic of Middle Easterners in Alpharetta, Kargar began pursuing his second location. He had seen the building on Old Milton Parkway while driving, a former Indian fusion restaurant, and identified it as the perfect location for Delbar.

“It is a huge building, standalone, very modern look, you know, the fountains up front,” he said. “There is a lot going on with the building, kind of gives me that kind of a resort vibe and resort feeling, rather than just a typical restaurant … and I wanted Delbar to have more of identity.”

Delbar celebrated its Alpharetta launch in May, and it now serves its North Fulton fans closer to home. Guests are welcomed to the restaurant by a complimentary valet service. Its outdoor entryway is adorned with arches of flowers, followed inside by an airy open floor plan, plentiful windows and subtle décor.

“The goal is for them to be transported,” Kargar said. “My goal is always at Delbar would be to transport people, to make them feel that they’re not in the city. They’re on a leisure vacation, away from Atlanta.”

A taste of nostalgia

Kargar said he wanted Delbar to be unique among Persian restaurants.

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My goal is always at Delbar would be to transport people, to make them feel that they’re not in the city. They’re on a leisure vacation, away from Atlanta.

FARES KARGAR, owner, Delbar

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Owner Fares Kargar greets guests behind the bar Sept. 22 at Delbar at 4120 Old Milton Parkway. The restaurant offers a cocktail menu inspired by Persian flavors, incorporating saffron, cardamom, sumac and barberries.

Delbar at 4120 Old Milton Parkway welcomes guests with a complimentary valet service and an archway of flowers Sept. 22. Owner Fares Kargar hoped to make guests feel like they are on vacation at a resort when he opened the Alpharetta location in May.

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Crabapple Fest slated for downtown Milton

MILTON, Ga. — Upwards of 35,000 people are expected to attend Crabapple Fest, Milton’s most popular event, in the city’s downtown which will feature gifts, food options and fun activities.

Crabapple Fest will take place Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scores of select vendors will line that street, as well as parts of nearby Crabapple Market, offering special items for the home, artistic creations, stylish attire and other amenities.

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After debuting last year, the Kid Biz Expo, which features products made and being sold by young entrepreneurs, will return with expanded hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and more participants.

This year’s festival will also feature 24 food vendors operating out of booths and trucks. There are also many restaurants, some newly opened, that people can visit. Some of those are in Crabapple Market, which will set up a big projector screen on the Green’s

stage for people to watch college football.

Families can stay entertained with several kid-friendly rides like a giant swing, big bubbles, balloon art, lawn games, visiting with Nutcracker characters and a games trailer. There will also be live music performed in front of Crabapple Family Dentistry all day long.

The anticipated turnout requires some adjustments to how people get in and around Milton’s downtown. Crabapple Road will close from Heritage Walk to Mayfield/Broadwell Road at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6 to allow for set-up and should reopen around 10 p.m. the following day. Those driving during that time can use the detour along Heritage Walk.

Those driving to the festival can park in lots at Milton Community Church and Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, then take a free shuttle to-and-from the festivities. This event is rain or shine.

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Submissions must be received on or before October 21 to ensure inclusion for Veteran’s Day. Submissions sent in after the deadline will be reviewed for a marker in time for the next installation.

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wrote a lengthier, more detailed conclusion of the group’s findings. It consistently referenced state code, and it explained matters that had been reconciled by the city attorney.

Also noteworthy, Inglis dedicated several pages to the risks associated with the city undertaking its own municipal election, such as its lack of experience, public scrutiny, potential staffing issues, voter disenfranchisement and errors associated with hand-counting paper ballots.

Inglis also estimated a higher price for first-year and future costs associated with city-run local elections. In her report, the first-year cost was estimated at $80,196. The report formally presented to the council by Cauley listed a cost of $72,253.

With one-time costs out of the way, Inglis estimated future municipal elections would cost the city $64,064. Cauley’s presentation set a future cost of $56,588.

In a recent interview, City Manager Steve Krokoff said Inglis’ report is characteristic of all city staff presentations.

“We’re used to presenting information to the [City] Council, and we give them all the information for them to make an informed decision,” Krokoff said. “Stacy’s report was done as part of the committee, but also at my direction. I was the one who said from the very beginning: ‘We need to ensure that we have a risk-reward in there.’”

Missing portions

Major parts of Inglis’ report did not make it to Council Chambers for public consumption. It had been reworked for an alternative report, sent to city staff Dec. 15 by Councilman Paul Moore four days before the council’s official vote to run its own municipal election.

In that email, Moore wrote: “I hope you will agree that we are delivering a very succinct version of the larger document (Inglis’ draft) and a very direct reflection of what was already presented and was compelling in the December 5th meeting.”

Moore’s email was directed to Krokoff, Inglis and City Clerk Tammy Lowit, who was the second city staff member on the election committee. Moore could not be reached for comment.

While two councilmembers served on the election committee, Moore and Rick Mohrig, the other four councilmembers and the mayor were not aware of the original draft report from Inglis.

The final report did not include risks associated with the city running its own election, considerations that staff had put in earlier drafts of the document. The city has faced major public scrutiny since it decided to run its own election this November. Issues have been raised about rising cost and the influence of partisanship, which has been alleged to have influenced the number of polling locations. The council would later increase the number of polling places to three, one in each City Council District. Risk considerations continued on the following two pages.

like a justification exercise than a true feasibility assessment, which introduced challenges for staff members who tried to present factual information but were consistently rebuffed,” Krokoff said. “Their experience on the committee was distressing and demoralizing.”

‘Undermining the process’

He also said some committee members indicated city staff were “undermining” the process.

“Their dissatisfaction with the staff-completed draft report suggested to me their reluctance to provide an unbiased assessment to the City Council,” Krokoff wrote the mayor. “It also became apparent that I lacked the necessary support to counter this narrative, given the presence of two city councilmembers and two highly influential community members.”

of most other city committees — seven appointees, each selected by councilmembers, for more diversity.

“I regret that composition of the committee,” Krokoff said.

Municipal elections

Mystery shrouds appointment of election board member

Panelist was subpoenaed in Fulton County probe

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — The final presentation and report presented by Milton’s election committee last December did not contain the full story.

That prompted Mayor Peyton Jamison to ask the city manager for an explanation.

Appen Media reported a number of differences between the final report provided to the City Council and the draft report created by Deputy City Manager Stacey Inglis, one of two city staff members on the Milton Municipal Election Feasibility Committee. The final report eliminated details like risks, but it also featured lower estimates on the cost of elections in the first year and in future years.

In his response to the mayor’s query, City Manager Steve Krokoff said the true starting point was in July 2021. Since then, he said a “revisionist history” has pervaded the process.

In a recent interview with Appen Media, Krokoff elaborated, saying that while the election panel appeared to have stressed cost as a motive, concerns over election integrity were the initial reason for exploring a self-run local election.

“In 2021, this was about election integrity. That’s what I heard,” Krokoff said. “Now, there were sprinklings of a financial aspect to it, certainly, but I heard speaker after speaker come up and scream about Fulton County and election integrity … Then, we seem to reorient [to] finances.”

Appen Media reported that election integrity had been a major issue circulating from the get-go, amid negotiations between Milton and Fulton County for the 2021 municipal election. Speakers cited cost as an issue, but also the integrity of the 2020 presidential election.

The same sentiment continued in subsequent meetings, Krokoff said. Appen Media also listened to countless comments which flooded the election committee and the council throughout the city’s pursuit of determining whether it could soundly break away from Fulton County, and manage its own election.

Some individuals harkened back to their disastrous time as a poll worker for Fulton County as the basis of their integrity concerns. Others cited a 2021 Fulton County audit report, meant to verify funds allocated to the Registration and Elections Department by the Board of Commissioners.

Cost was more an afterthought, at least for those who took the podium at meetings.

Testimony of fraud

As a poll watcher for the 2020 General Election, Amick provided his testimony to the council two weeks after Milton entered an agreement with Fulton County to run its November 2021 municipal election.

“I was shocked and appalled by what I, and others, saw during the administration of this past election,” Amick said at the Aug. 16, 2021, City Council meeting. “The mismanagement, the errors — even attempts at fraud, which I witnessed, led others to ask me to swear under oath and to testify in both the

Georgia State House and State Senate Committee hearings this past winter as to the details of my observations.”

Amick was subpoenaed the following June, by a grand jury in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ probe into President Trump’s involvement in the 2020 election. Amick was never indicted.

Amick declined comment after Appen Media approached him at a Milton City Council debate forum Sept. 27, hosted by a group called the “Concerned Citizens of Georgia.” Karen Dubin, the recording secretary of the Fulton County Republican Women and an outspoken Milton resident on elections, coordinated the forum – which drew about 30 people and two candidates, District 1, Post 2 candidate Helen Gordon and Councilman Rick Mohrig of District 3.

Amick sat next to Roswell resident Matt Rowenczak at the forum, another individual who frequented Milton’s election committee meetings, council meetings and most recently, a town hall hosted by Fulton County Commissioner Bridget Thorne about elections. At Thorne’s town hall, Rowenczak shouted “cop out” in response to information from the new Board of Registration and Elections Chair Patrice Perkins-Hooker, a Democrat, and guest speaker.

Amick and Rowenczak, who was chosen to be an assistant poll manager in Milton’s November election, stayed a while to talk with Dubin at the Sept. 27 debate. As an assistant poll manager, Rowenczak will oversee ballot tabulation at the end of Election Day.

Like Fulton County, Milton city staff did not consider partisanship when hiring poll workers for the nonpartisan election.

“We looked at them from the statutory standpoint,” City Manager Krokoff said. “As far as I know, they haven’t been convicted of any crimes or moral turpitude. Whether they run in far-right circles, I don’t know, or far-left circles, for that matter.”

Amick joined Lisa Cauley as the two residents nominated to the six-member election panel. The panel also included two councilmembers, Paul Moore and Mohrig, and two city staff members, Deputy City Manager Inglis and City Clerk Tammy Lowit.

Krokoff previously told Appen Media that Mohrig had nominated Cauley, but he could not recall who nominated Amick. At that point, Krokoff said Amick’s nomination “must have been a phone call.”

While he was largely responsible for forming the committee, Krokoff still cannot recollect who nominated Amick. But in a recent interview, he assumed the person responsible for Amick’s appointment is no longer a councilmember.

“I don't want to accuse anyone…,” Krokoff said. “But it has to be one of the members who left at this point.”

Who nominated Mark Amick?

Appen Media contacted former Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood as well as former councilmembers Joe Longoria and Laura Bentley about Amick’s nomination. All three said they hadn’t nominated Amick and didn’t know who did.

Lockwood said he assumes it was one of the two councilmembers who had volunteered themselves to be part of the committee. Mohrig and Moore did not

respond to requests for comment.

“Both Lisa Cauley and Mark Amick were active participants and stepped up. Rick Mohrig seemed to be the one to jump forward, and then they added Paul Moore to be part of this committee,” Lockwood said. “My assumption is that [Mohrig and Moore] picked [Cauley and Amick] because they were the ones to step up in the spotlight, so to speak.”

Lockwood said he had also heard concerns about partisanship on the committee before it had officially formed and relayed those to Krokoff and the city attorney. Concerns of partisanship would later resurface, midway through the committee’s open study sessions.

“I'm not taking sides one way. I'm a Republican. But even if it was all to the right, my concern was, overall, the city,” Lockwood said.

At the time, Bentley said she also vocally opposed the committee format.

“I expressed to both the city manager and mayor that a committee of this importance warranted appointees from each councilmember,” Bentley said. “The city manager did not consider my suggestion.”

But, Krokoff said he also raised early concerns about the committee’s composition, and in retrospect would have opted for seven members appointed by the mayor and council.

“I only have so much authority,” Krokoff said. “I brought it up to the council while it was still an unofficial committee.”

Appen Media discovered the committee held around half a dozen meetings prior to its formalization in April 2022, and requested the minutes for those meetings. Most of the meeting minutes, from December 2021 to March 2022, are not available on the city’s website.

At the time, Krokoff said he assumed the group would be disbanded just as quickly as it was put together. The city manager has since opined on the “preconceived notions” the committee had going into the study, making the task more of a “justification exercise” for self-run municipal elections rather than a “true feasibility assessment.”

“I also went into it with a preconceived notion, and that was that this was never going to happen,” Krokoff said.

Krokoff informed the City Council about Cauley and Amick’s positions on the committee in a September 2021 email and requested feedback on those selections. There wasn’t any feedback, according to Krokoff, and two months later, the group was announced in a council meeting with no complaints.

Appen Media also tried to connect with current councilmembers who were on the dais through the last half of 2021, when election panel members had been named.

Mayor Peyton Jamison, a councilmember at the time, previously told Appen Media he did not know who nominated Amick, and in a recent interview, Councilwoman Carol Cookerly said the same.

But Cookerly added that she wasn’t aware the council even had nominating responsibility.

Krokoff confirmed the committee’s resident duo was “council-driven,” but characterized the term “nomination” as a strong word for the informality of the process.

“Rick [Mohrig] put one up, and then someone else put up Amick.”

AMICK

Welcome, Mike

Milton Witches Ride ready to fly

MILTON, Ga. — The third annual Halloween Tailgate at Crabapple Market Oct. 28 has a new event taking place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This year, Milton Friends of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are promoting two fundraisers.

When a Milton resident purchases a Boo sign from Milton Friends, they get to experience the fun of “Boo-ing” and help contribute to a great cause.

Milton Friends have raised over $615,000 in funds for patients and summer camps at Children’s over the last five years with their signs.

When Milton residents purchase a sign and enjoy “Boo-ing” a friend or neighbor, a patient at Children’s also receives a sign on their hospital room door.

This year, Milton residents will be able to participate in the inaugural “Milton Witches Ride”.

Milton’s “Witches” will meet on Heritage Walk before tossing candy and treats to Halloween trick-ortreaters at the third annual Halloween

Tailgate.

Milton residents who choose to participate on a bike or golf cart must register as a “Milton Witch,” beginning on Oct. 1.

“Milton Witches” must register individually but groups, themes and collaborations are encouraged. Spaces to participate in the event are limited, so registration is encouraged even if participants are unsure of who they will “fly” with Oct. 28 at Crabapple Market.

The “Witches Ride” will occur before the Halloween Tailgate, a free event open to the public featuring a costume parade, trick-or-treating and a football viewing party.

“Milton Witches” who register before Oct.12 will receive an invitation to “Bewitching Hour” at Ceviche Taqueria, sponsored by The Kloster Group at HOME Real Estate.

Find out more about the Milton Friends Group by following @ friendsofchoa_milton on Instagram and MiltonFriendsofCHOA on Facebook.

Capital City Trust Company welcomes Mike O’Connor to our team serving Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb and Gwinnett counties.

Mike O’Connor, our newest Wealth Advisor, connects high-networth individuals with the wealth professionals and resources needed to handle complex trust and investment decisions. Contact Mike to discuss how our wealth management services can address your unique needs and goals.

Allabout the Kid Biz Expo

Brought to you by - The Kloster Group

In today’s fast-paced and everevolving world, preparing our children for success goes beyond traditional academic subjects. As an organization, Kid Biz Expo’s main focus is to equip kids with practical skills that empower them to navigate an uncertain future with confidence. The avenue Kid Biz Expo uses to teach these invaluable life skills is through the journey of entrepreneurship. Teaching kids entrepreneurial skills from a young age is not just beneficial; it’s imperative for their personal growth and the betterment of society. Afterall, kids are the future!

Kid Biz Expo provides resources and outlets for children who are, or who want to be entrepreneurs. We do this by offering vendor market events, classes, and mentoring.

The journey of entrepreneurship offers children a unique and multifaceted learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom education. Some key life skills they learn are:

• Critical Thinking: They develop problem-solving skills by analyzing challenges and finding creative solutions.

• Financial Literacy: Kids gain an understanding of money management, budgeting, and financial decisionmaking.

• Creativity and Innovation: They learn to think creatively and invent new products or services.

• Resilience and Adaptability: Facing failure teaches them resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Communication and Collaboration: Successful entrepreneurship involves effective communication and collaboration with others.

Knowing how important these skills are, Kid Biz Expo created monthly Workshops. These classes are taught by a business leader from the community, and each month they focus on a different skill set. This program is ideal for kids who have their own business or are thinking of starting their own business. This program supports them through these topics/skills to help them grow in between the Kid Biz Expo events.

Our Expo is a vendor market unlike any other. The Kid Biz Expo is a market created for kids to compete among their peers instead of with adults.

This is where the skills learned in the workshops are implemented. The Kid Biz Expo creates a space where the kids can use their platform to showcase their business, hone their sales pitch and earn a profit. We set up a market, invite the community, and the kids get a chance to shine!

In conclusion, teaching kids entrepreneurial skills is not just about business; it’s about preparing them for life. These skills foster critical thinking, financial literacy, creativity, resilience, and adaptability. They empower children to take charge of their futures and become confident, capable, and innovative individuals ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way. So, let’s invest in our children’s future by giving them the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization relies on the generous support and financial contributions of the community. To donate please visit our website www.kidbizexpo.com. Or scan the code below!!!

The Kloster Group supports several charity organizations that they are sincerely passionate about - one of those being Kid Biz Expo. Allison Kloster sits on its Board of Directors and The Kloster Group is the presenting sponsor for the huge Kid Biz Expo taking place October 7 in Crabapple. They are delighted to be a part of the Crabapple Festival and invite you to support this amazing community of children as they pursue their business adventures. Come visit The Kloster Group booth located near the Green!

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Avery Adcock, 10, accepts payment from a customer at the Kid Biz Expo Oct. 1, 2022 in Milton. Avery sold bracelets from her business, AdorAble You.

Five ways to improve fall curb appeal

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

As autumn paints the world in warm hues and crisp breezes beckon us outdoors, your curb appeal shines when it reflects the enchantment of the season. Not sure how or where to start? Not to worry—the following creative and practical strategies will help to infuse your home’s exterior with the irresistible charm of fall!

1. Engage a professional arborist. Bare branches and piles of wet, fallen leaves don’t make the best first impression, and sick or overgrown trees pose a bigger challenge than smaller bushes and shrubs. Experts with comprehensive knowledge and equipment can not only ensure the health and safety of your trees but also help create a visually appealing environment, manage seasonal cleanup, and contribute to increased property value.

2. Embrace a subtle approach to Halloween decorations.

Understand that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for Halloween. By limiting decorations, you avoid overwhelming potential buyers, preventing your home from feeling claustrophobic or excessively kitschy. Remember, when it comes to seasonal décor, less is often more, ensuring your property remains appealing to a wider range of prospective purchasers.

3. Transition to cold-resistant plant varieties.

Hardy varieties offer unique textures, colors and shapes, adding visual interest even during colder months. Their resilience ensures the long-term health of your landscaping and demands less maintenance, making it easier to keep and attractive yard. Consider plants like ornamental cabbages or kale and use showy fall mums as quick fillers for pops of color among the leafy plants.

4. Winterize outdoor furniture. A thoughtfully designed and furnished outdoor area reflects attention to detail and care for your

property, leaving a lasting positive impression on visitors and potential buyers. By incorporating cozy accessories, investing in outdoor heaters and choosing cold-resistant materials, you create an inviting outdoor space that enjoys extended usability, thus increasing the perceived living space of your home.

5. Power wash your exterior. Removing dirt, grime, mold and stains from exterior surfaces restores their appearance, instantly improving the overall look of your property. It also prevents the accumulation of dirt and pollutants that can cause long-term damage and helps preserve property value.

Autumn offers amazing inspiration for upgrading your curb appeal. 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!

Compiled and edited by Angela Valente,

Marketing Copywriter/ Copyeditor

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What about disabled beneficiaries

It’s only natural to want to make sure your children are taken care of after your death - or in the event of the unexpected. But if you have a disabled child, then you’ll know there’s more that the child needs - sundries, medicines, medical procedures, and so forth. In some cases, parents may think it would be best to leave everything they own to their disabled child, but this is unwise since it could result in the deduction of the child’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

It’s crucial to ensure you can still leave money to your disabled child without depriving them of their government benefits - since eligibility for SSI determines one’s eligibility for Medicaid. That means if the disabled child inherits a large sum of money, they could lose both their SSI and their Medicaid benefits. So, what’s the best way to make sure that your disabled child can still be taken care of in the event you are unable to?

Supplemental needs trusts cover for a disabled beneficiary’s needs by ensuring any payments made from the trust are made directly to care providers and institutions, which allows the child to keep their SSI and Medicaid benefits. Most supplemental needs trusts also prevent payments for benefits over what the government provides through SSI, which also prevents the loss of SSI.

Supplemental needs trust can be created separately from or within your own revocable trust that will spring into action at your death to provide for your disabled child in the manner mentioned above. Which method should you set up for your disabled child requires expert legal advice.

When you have a disabled child, it’s of utmost importance that funds be available for emergency situations. It’s also important that estate planning is done to ensure both the parents’ potential nursing home expenses and other children are taken care of. If you have a disabled child, we strongly recommend that you reach out to a local estate planning attorney to review your options. It’s always better to start now than later.

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Resort-style amenities are right outside your door

Brought to you by- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

In the ever-expanding landscape of Atlanta’s real estate market, one name stands out as a beacon of excellence and stability: Patrick Malloy Communities (PMC). With a legacy of crafting exceptional homes, the PMC name has become synonymous with quality and innovation. From the streets of North Atlanta to West Cobb and Gwinnett, and even the historic allure of Savannah, PMC’s footprint in the state of Georgia is a testament to their dedication to providing exceptional living experiences.

For those 55 plus and seeking a fun filled lifestyle, PMC offers Soleil at Belmont Park in Canton. This extraordinary new neighborhood was expertly designed with active adults in mind and features a model home park showcasing five stunning designer model homes. Located in Snellville, Soleil Summit Chase is the newest community for PMC. Both 55 plus neighborhoods offer an exciting array of resort-style amenities. These amenities include a community clubhouse with a coffee and

cocktail bar, health and fitness center, catering kitchen, arts and crafts studio, club/card room, and even a community post office. Homeowners can take advantage of a country club-style pool with cabanas, pickleball courts, event lawn, a community garden, dog park, and nature walking trails.

Hillandale, a charming Charlestoninspired neighborhood just minutes from Historic Roswell, offers elegant interior finishes and unique designs. It features sophisticated four- and fivebedroom homes with an abundance of entertaining spaces both indoors and out. Luxury features at Hillandale may include a unique moving wall of glass doors leading to outdoor living areas, primary suites, hardwoods on the main level, high-end stainless-steel appliances and front and rear lawn maintenance which are included in the HOA. There are several homes currently under construction at Hillandale, and homeowners will enjoy a convenient and central location within the highly acclaimed Roswell school system.

PMC extends its portfolio to West Cobb with the award-winning

Community of the Year, Kyle Farm, with several homes currently under construction. Priced from the $700s to $1 million, Kyle Farm offers the ultimate resort destination with its outdoor entertainment pavilion and event lawn, clubhouse, jr. Olympic swimming pool, children’s splash pad, tennis courts, fitness center, playground, bocce ball, sand volleyball court, fire pit gathering area, and walking access to Lost Mtn Park. The neighborhood is located in the acclaimed Hillgrove HS district and offers a variety of home designs and design options.

Horizon at Laurel Canyon, located in Canton, offers striking views of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains foothills. This popular new home community is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a lifestyle. Horizon features a range of amenities and stunning home designs that blend seamlessly with the breathtaking natural surroundings. Several stunning mountain view homesites are available for those who dream of building their mountain home near Atlanta. Currently there are also several

new homes available for immediate move-in, priced from the $700s to $1 million. Homeowners at Horizon enjoy a clubhouse, swimming pool, gazebos, tennis courts, and a playground. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby Laurel Canyon Golf and Country Club, just a short golf cart ride away.

Patrick Malloy Communities, founded in 1994 by Patrick Malloy, boasts a remarkable track record. Over the past 27 years, the company has developed over 11,000 homesites and built more than 7,000 homes in Metro Atlanta, generating a total of $4 billion in sales. PMC has consistently earned a place on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 20 Homebuilder list and has won numerous professionalism awards, including several Community of the Year honors.

For more information on these exciting new home communities by Patrick Malloy Communities, visit www.bhhsganewhomes.com. These communities are represented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division. An Equal Housing Opportunity.

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MILTON 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION FAQS

Milton has a webpage for residents, listing pertinent information for the city’s 2023 municipal election, and it can be found at miltonga.gov/residents/ election-information.

KEY DATES:

• Oct. 10: Last day to register to be eligible to vote in the municipal general election

• Oct. 16: Advanced voting begins

• Oct. 27: Last day to submit an absentee ballot application for the municipal general election

• Nov. 3: Last day of advanced voting

• Nov. 7: Election Day for municipal general election

VOTING HOURS:

Advanced voting

• Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Oct. 19 to Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding Sundays)

• Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Election Day voting

• Nov. 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Runoff election voting

• Dec. 5, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

*Advanced voting for a runoff election will run Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I register to vote?

The Fulton County Voter Registration Division handles voter registration for all Fulton County residents, regardless of city or unincorporated area where they reside.

You must be registered as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. To register, or to check your voting status, go to Georgia’s Online Voter Registration.

You will be mailed a voter registration card from Fulton County. Your precinct and polling location will be designated on the card. For more information on voter registration, contact the Fulton County Voter Registration Division at 404-730-7072.

To use the Online Voter Registration system you must have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) with a signature on file with DDS. For more information, visit dds.georgia.gov/

voter.

How do I vote absentee?

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot not earlier than 78 days or less than 11 days prior to the date of a general election. The first day residents can request a ballot is Aug. 21, and the deadline for the absentee ballot application is Oct. 27. They will be mailed starting Oct. 16.

While advanced voting ends Nov. 3, residents can submit an absentee ballot Nov. 7, Election Day.

An online absentee ballot application will be posted on Milton’s “Election Information” webpage as well as shared on the city’s social media in the coming weeks.

What is advanced voting?

Advanced voting generally begins 21 days prior to Election Day, or as soon as possible for runoffs. Advanced voting for the Milton municipal general election will begin Oct. 16 and end Nov. 3.

Any registered voter can participate in advanced or early voting. You do not have to provide a reason for casting a ballot during advanced voting instead of Election Day.

Where and when do I vote?

Those wishing to cast in-person ballots ahead of Milton’s 2023 municipal general municipal election, also known as advanced or early voting, can do so at Milton City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. between Oct. 16 and Nov. 3, excluding Sundays. The address for Milton City Hall is 2006 Heritage Walk.

On Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, voters can cast their ballots between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at their assigned polling place. There will likely be three polling places on Election Day: Milton City Hall, the Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve at 1785 Dinsmore Road, and the Milton Public Safety Complex at 13690 Ga. 9.

What are the latest election results?

In the case of its municipal election, Milton plans to share election results after all voting concludes on its “Election Information” webpage as well as its Facebook page.

Election results must be in by 11:59 p.m. Election Day.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LOGIC & ACCURACY TESTING AND MOCK ELECTION

Pursuant to Chapter 183-1-12-.08 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing of the electronic poll books to be used in the November 7, 2023, City of Milton General Municipal Election will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The logic and accuracy testing process is open to the public.

The testing will be conducted at:

Milton City Hall Council Chambers

2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004

Following the logic and accuracy testing, the City of Milton will host a mock election in the same location. This event will enable residents to observe how the municipal election process operates when utilizing paper ballots and manually counting the votes. The mock election results are purely for testing and outreach purposes only.

Appen Media also has a dashboard available, where readers can find all coverage of the city’s push to run its own municipal elections. Find it at appenmedia.com/municipal_elections.

Journey:

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The menu is inspired by his native northern Iran, but also southeastern parts of the country, where he spent summers in his grandmother’s village.

“Each region of Iran has different foods,” he said. “And there was so much food that gets neglected because everyone just is used to same idea of kabob and rice kind of scenario.”

Delbar has dinner, weekend lunch and brunch, dessert and weekday lunch menus. Its weekday lunch offerings include mazze, or small bites, and a list of spreads served with fresh taftoun bread.

Guests can also choose from greens and grains, which include a

variety of polo, a rice dish, salads, fries and beet carpaccio, or meats served a la carte.

The lunch menu also boasts a list of sandwiches, each served on homemade turmeric barbari bread.

“So, one of our staples is, the chinjeh is one that we can never take off the menu,” Kargar said. “That always stays on the menu.”

Each menu is crafted based on the demographics of the Delbar location. Guests at the Inman Park location preferred a Turkish-inspired breakfast, but he found Alpharetta clientele prefer staples such as kabobs and rice.

Kargar said sourcing quality ingredients is also a priority. Some of its cocktails are related to the season, and others are aimed at incorporating elements of Persian cuisine, such as barberries, sumac, cardamom and saffron.

Delbar offers an adana bite, an adana kabob with zhoug and spicy tahina served on fresh taftoun bread, on its weekday lunch menu Sept. 22 at 4120 Old Milton Parkway. The adana bite is on Delbar’s mazze, or small bites, menu.

sense of feeling in each bite.

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Facts About Me

Breed: Lab mix

Color: Blonde/Tan

Age: 5 months

Size: (When Grown) Medium 60 Lbs

Weight: (Current) 28 Lbs.

Sex: Female

My Info

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My Story

I’m searching for you, are you coming to adopt me?

Stella was found wandering around a busy road and rescued by a wonderful lady and brought to BCAR. She is full of personality, affection and loves to play. Stella has only been with us two weeks and has won the hearts of many of the volunteers. She is the happiest when around people and treats!

All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.

“When it comes to food, it’s more of a story of my life, right,” he said. “The dishes you see on the menu are my favorite items that I’ve eaten, either back home, or when I lived in Turkey, or kind of moved across the U.S.”

Many of the dishes are those Kargar had cooked with his grandmother or meals his mother used to make.

But no matter the inspiration, the food at Delbar is crafted to create a feeling of nostalgia, aimed at giving a

If you go…

Delbar is open seven days a week at 4120 Old Milton Parkway, with varying hours for brunch, lunch and dinner. For menus and reservations, visit delbaratl.com/ home-old-milton.

General Municipal Elections IN THE

For the first time, the City of Milton will run its own general municipal elections this fall. Since these are municipal elections, only City contests (three City Council seats) will be decided with no federal, state, or county races or referenda on the ballot. Below are key points-to-know regarding the 2023 elections. For more information, go to the City’s election website at www.miltonga.gov/Elections or email miltonelections@miltonga.gov.

KEY DATES:

OCTOBER 10

Last day to register to be eligible to vote on Election Day

OCTOBER 16

Advance Voting begins

REGISTERING TO VOTE:

OCTOBER 27

Last day to submit an absentee ballot application

NOVEMBER 3

Final Day of Advance Voting

• Milton residents 18-or-older on Election Day can register to vote at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration.

NOVEMBER 7

Election Day for municipal general election; absentee ballots due

• New voters and those who changed their address (including those who recently moved to Milton) must register by October 10 to be eligible to vote in the City’s 2023 general municipal elections.

ADVANCED VOTING:

Absentee Ballots

• These are available to any registered voter if requested prior to October 27.

• Requests can be made directly through the City or electronically via the State of Georgia https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/.

• Absentee ballots will be given out on or after October 16.

• They can be submitted by mail: City of Milton Election 980 Birmingham Road Suite 501-379

Milton, GA 30004 by dropbox during in-person voting hours at City Hall, or delivered to the City Clerk’s O ce at City Hall.

In-Person Advanced Voting

• This occurs daily between October 16 and November 3, except Sundays.

• Voting times are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for October 17 and 18 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and November 1, 2, and 3 (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

• All registered voters can vote early at City Hall (2006 Heritage Walk) – and City Hall only – regardless of where they live in Milton.

ELECTION DAY VOTING

• Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• People can only vote at their assigned precinct/polling location.

The three are:

PRECINCT 1

Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk

PRECINCT 2

Milton City Park and Preserve Community Center 1785 Dinsmore Road

PRECINCT 3

Milton Municipal Court in Milton’s Public Safety Complex, 13690 Highway 9

• To find your Election Day precinct/polling place:

– Review the map, matching your address with a precinct

– Go to www.miltonga.gov/MyMiltonInfo and enter your address

– Go to the Georgia Secretary of State’s “My Voter Page” (https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/, enter your info, and scroll to where it says “Municipal Polling Place.”

Note: The County polling place will be listed di erently; you will not vote here in 2023.

OF CARE IN CRABAPPLE

Metro Atlanta planning agency backs S. Forsyth development

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Atlanta Regional Commission has signed off on The Gathering at South Forsyth, a $2 billion development on 84 acres along Union Hill Road and Ga. 400.

Plans call for an NHL hockey arena and entertainment district that includes housing.

Final approval for the project now goes before the Forsyth County Commission for formal action.

The Atlanta Regional Commission, or ARC, is a collaborative planning agency representing most Metro Atlanta governments. Forsyth County is the 11th and the newest member county.

The Gathering staff announced Sept. 26 the ARC supported the project’s density and its associated infrastructure projects by the Georgia Department of Transportation in a recent report.

Due to its size and land use type, The Gathering is considered a development of regional impact by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and it must pass a number of hurdles.

If a development of regional impact is within the 13-county Metro Atlanta jurisdiction of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority like Forsyth, state law requires the development to be reviewed to assess its impact on infrastructure and offer recommendations to address potential mobility challenges.

ARC staff collaborated with the regional transportation authority, partner agencies and local governments during its review process.

The ARC report determined The Gathering aligns with area employment

goals and includes a mix of uses on the site, which follows regional multi-modal transportation policies.

The Gathering also supports Metro Atlanta parking policies by proposing to build fewer parking spaces than is allowed; connectivity through an internal sidewalk network and connection to the Big Creek Greenway; and preservation of stream buffers.

“The development team has carefully reviewed the report findings and is taking all recommendations into consideration as plans are refined,” The Gathering Senior Project Executive Frank Ferrara said.

The Gathering at South Forsyth is expected to be a huge economic draw for the county.

At a Board of Commissioners work session in April, project staff estimated The Gathering could produce more than 12,000 long-term employment opportunities, as well as 20,000 construction jobs during its 10-year development.

Forsyth County Commissioner Laura Semanson, whose district encompasses The Gathering, said the project is moving forward positively, and residents can expect to see formal votes from the county by the end of the year.

“It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the county,” she said. “… I think it'll help us from a branding perspective in South Forsyth to try to really show what a world class community this is, and we'll be able to bring entertainment and activities here to the community that we've wanted for a very long time.”

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— Shelby Israel

THE GATHERING AT SOUTH FORSYTH/PROVIDED

This rendering shows The Gathering at South Forsyth, a proposed mixed-use development at the intersection of Union Hill Road and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The ARC reviewed and supported the project, which now awaits the Forsyth County Commission for formal action.

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Credit where credit is due

I believe in giving credit where its due. A new reporter joined Appen last week. As part of his training I walked Hayden Sumlin through our local police dashboards.

“This is where you go to find out what is going on.” I pointed out how all cities use the same software, but only Roswell makes the report available on demand.

Every other city makes you jump through hoops to find out what happened next door. Some cities, like Sandy Springs, will even try to hide it all together.

Roswell makes it all available to the public, 24/7, without having to file any requests. You just type in the address and it will tell you what happened. I reiterate – this is the same software used by Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta. Roswell, and likely Chief Conroy, are just the only ones who turned on the “make it easy for the public” button. They are aware that when it comes to physical safety, most folks don’t want to wait a week (or longer) for an answer.

There are times when a situation is particularly sensitive, though, and you have to ask the agency for more information. Enter Tim Lupo.

When I introduced Hayden to Officer Tim Lupo, I said he was a fantastic Police Information Officer and Hayden could go to him for anything related to public safety. I stand by it so much I think it’s worth publishing in this column.

Today Appen and Roswell Police have the relationship all cities should have with their local newsrooms.

Officer Lupo and his team are always fast to respond with information we need

to go cover a story.

They also bring our reporters in, enabling us to tell the real stories behind the badge.

In 2021 when a longtime murderer was brought to justice, Reporter Chamian Cruz dove deeper, interviewing the detectives who made it happen. She told the full story, one I argue is important for the public to know. Not just the arrest and mugshot, but the faces of the police personnel who had pursued the case for decades.

The relationship goes both ways. Last year when Roswell police were looking for a fugitive, they asked us to spread the word with our media partners up the East Coast. You better believe I sent it along to my whole contact list.

Last year, reporter Delaney Tarr noticed a string of suspicious arrests going on at area spas and asked Roswell police officials about it. We’re working on a big investigation, they said. Why don’t you come in, hear all about it and then we’ll keep you updated with our progress. It’s something most agencies say, but Roswell actually meant it. Fast forward to last week and Hayden brought it home, reporting a massive labor and sex trafficking bust spearheaded by Roswell police.

I don’t know Chief Conroy well. But I work with his staff and I see how the department operates.

So last week when Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that Chief Conroy was one of the best police leaders in the state, I thought to myself, you know what, she might be right.

I am not writing this column because the Roswell Police Department just took down, in the chief’s words, “an extensive human trafficking and prostitution network,” executing 10 raids with 70 law enforcement personnel to cap a year-long investigation. But I want to give credit where credit is due.

Academy Street (one block east off Alpharetta square)

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HAYDEN SUMLIN/APPEN MEDIA Roswell Police Chief James Conroy discusses the details of an investigation into human trafficking at local spas during a press conference Sept. 20 at City Hall.

What our kids don’t – but should – know

It is sometimes hard to keep time – or history – in perspective. Think about someone born after say, 1995 – anyone today 27 years old or younger – recently out of college, or in high school, junior high or elementary school. What have they not seen, not experienced, not witnessed that we have?

So, I am a boomer, born in 1954, which makes me 69, and that puts me in the boomer years but not by much. What does that mean, relative to those born in 1995 or later? What did they not have the benefit of experiencing that would have influenced their world view, their values, their priorities, their sensibilities?

Well, let’s start with the 900-pound elephant in the room today! These kids – that’s what I will call them –have never known a political system that worked. All they know is this polarized, zero sum, no compromise, no “let’s think of the country first” political landscape. They would have no idea what was meant if they heard “It’s not what your country can do for you; it’s what you can do for your country.” They would probably laugh. Who would blame them? They

would be clueless. Chaos, polarization and impotent politicians whose only priority is to stay in office no matter what is the only world they know.

They don’t know war, not really, even though our country has been at war continuously for the last 80 years – and generally not very successfully I am sorry to note. They certainly don’t know WW II, or Korea, or Vietnam – the close-to-home wars where everyone knew someone who died or was wounded. Of course, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and ISIS are probably on their radar, but for most, those places and situations are so distant – like not in their backyard.

They don’t know a country in chaos in the street opposing the war in Vietnam. They don’t know Mai Lai. They don’t know Kent State, the Weather Underground, the SDS, or who J. Edger Hoover or H. Rap Brown was. And they only vaguely know – if at all – the events of 1968: the assassinations, the long hot summer of riots, the rage, the madness, the sadness. It’s not there in their memory. It just isn’t.

They don’t know of a time or events that were worth fighting for –or dying for, or sacrificing for. They haven’t lost anything important and had to fight to get back. It’s hard to imagine that they appreciate – really understand and appreciate a “normal” status quo – the absence of really bad stuff going on.

And today, we expect them to vote?

Why would they?

So, what is it that they do know?

They know so much about bad cops and they know more about race and all the baggage of race that permeates the world today. Race and law enforcement is top of their mind today. That’s just the way it has played out. And what are they supposed to think? All cops are bad or just a few rotten ones? All people who end up being killed or beaten by the cops deserve it or don’t?

And then there is rule of law. We who were born before 1995 know that the rule of law generally works – not all the time but most of the time –equal protection under the law. We know that the law is the law, and if you break the law and are caught, you will be punished. Yes, the rich and well connected all too often have a different set of laws, and so do the poor but for most of us in the middle, rule of law works relatively well.

For more than six years, all the kids hear from an ex-president and much of his party is that the entire system that is the core, the foundation for our society and our Democracy is corrupt, wrong and rigged. They hear this over and over and over. The Supreme Court is bad, the Justice Department and the FBI are all corrupt. The voting system is bogus. All the generals are incompetent. NATO is a failure. The CDC has no idea what they are talking about, and on and on.

Really?

And about a third of the country supports those ludicrous ideas. Can we have done a greater disservice to our kids or our collective future?

So, what exactly are our kids supposed to think? Upon what “history” are they going to base their decisions about the veracity of our core institutions? Facebook? Instagram? TikTok? Heaven help us.

I think if we could change anything surely it would be that politicians stop attacking all the institutions that hold our Democracy and our society together. Isn’t that doable? That would give our kids at least a chance to have confidence in who we are and where we can go as a country. It could give them the motivation and confidence to believe that their voice can be important and that it is heard, and that they have standing.

If you had asked me even 30 years ago if I could ever envision a time when the entire future of our country has been mortgaged by self-serving politicians without shame, honor or integrity, I would have thought you mad. But that is exactly where we find ourselves today.

What are our kids supposed to think? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller, Bueller?

Ray Appen is Publisher Emeritus of Appen Media. Email him at ray@ appenmedia.com.

Two books for a trip across the pond to find mystery

If you follow my columns, you know that I’m an Anglophile through and through, and that I have numerous British authors whose mystery series I follow. This week’s reviews cover a new-to-me author and an old favorite.

I discovered Martin Edwards as I was searching for books set in the Lake District in England. Whenever I travel, it’s my habit to prepare for my trip by reading books set in my destination, and Edwards’s Lake District mysteries fit the bill for the

trip I took in July.

“The Coffin Trail” by Martin Edwards

I began with the very first in the series. Edwards’s descriptions of the area quickly transported me across the pond even before my flight. The characters drew me in. What would prompt a youngish and successful Oxford professor to give up the scholarly life and move to the remote Lake District?

The author reveals the backstory along the way rather than all at once, and I enjoyed the book as much for the evolving relationships and revelations as for the murder mystery at its heart. It was so intriguing that I’ve gone on to read

the next two in the in the eight-book series — “The Cipher Garden” and “The Arsenic Labyrinth.”

I plan to space out the rest to make the enjoyment last.

“A Heart Full of Headstones” by Ian Rankin

I’ve been reading Ian Rankins’s John Rebus series ever since I discovered it many years ago. This most recent installment finds Rebus retired from the police force in Edinburgh. He’s somewhat content with his dog, the visits from his daughter and granddaughter, and his friendship with Siobhan Clarke, who was once his partner on the force.

Typical of his restless nature,

though, he can’t resist when he’s summoned by his nemesis, Gerry Cafferty. And so begins the tale that will see Rebus behind bars and on trial. That’s not a spoiler —it’s in the blurb for the book and it’s the opening scene.

It is a character arc that we fans could have perhaps anticipated, and it’s fitting that Rebus reflects on his life throughout the story, the lines he’s crossed, the deserving criminals he’s put behind bars, and whether he’s followed the best path.

That makes two engrossing series with male leads — one relatively young, and the other older and world-weary. Of the two, the Rebus series is the darker one, but both are enjoyable.

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GARDEN BUZZ

Wildflower mecca lies under utility’s powerlines

Last year during mid-August, I came across an amazing sight, a collection of butterflies feasting on the nectar of Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium purpureum).

There were more butterflies in this one location than I have ever observed. The attraction was a combination of four things: mid-day sunlight, a small stream water source and the overlapping, synchronized timing of the flowering of the Joe Pye weed and emergence of adult butterflies from their chrysalises.

In mid-August of 2022, there was an explosion of wildflowers growing on the Greenway path, primarily goldenrod, coreopsis and Joe Pye weed. This display of wildflowers, in turn, attracted an array of pollinators, making this neighborhood walk unlike any other previous walks! I was amazed by the number of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators that were hovering around new wildflowers blooming on the Greenway path under the powerline.

Plants that grow under this powerline are tenacious! Every several years, this area is disturbed by either our local electrical utility or by our subdivision. This year, the ground was disturbed by the construction of two new bridges over a stream that crosses the Greenway path in two locations, and the previous year, the local electrical utility used heavy equipment to aggressively cut any trees and bushes that might interfere with the powerlines. With all this disturbance, you would think that would be little chance for wildflowers to grow and pollinators to survive. What a pleasant surprise to see that the conditions are perfect for wildflowers to grow and for pollinators to find their alluring scent and nectar.

On Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, I participated in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census with a friend, and this is what we observed. I focused on a goldenrod flower and my friend on a Joe Pye weed. We selected this site because there are more wild native wildflowers growing in this portion of Milton than any other place I’ve ever observed, including my backyard and the Milton parks with walking paths through undisturbed and wooded areas. My companion and I made an interesting observation based on the two different plants we selected. During the 15-minute observation for the census, my companion counted 26 Eastern

tiger swallowtails (Papilo glaucus) and two pipevine swallowtails, one bumble bee, one small bee, one fly and one unidentified insect on the Joe Pye weed.

To my surprise, I did not observe a single butterfly on the goldenrod (Solidago sp.) I focused on for the 15-minute count. Instead, the goldenrod was swarming with wasps. I counted 20 wasps and most of them were a large, blue-winged scoliid wasps (Scolia dubia), in addition to one honeybee, two small bees and two flies. We made similar observations during the week before the census. On each occasion, the wasps dominated the goldenrod, and the swallowtails gravitated to and dominated the purple, flowering Joe Pye weed.

On Monday, Aug. 22, 2023, another wildflower began to bloom in large numbers throughout the powerline path. I identified the tall plant with white flowers as roundleaved thoroughwort (Eupatorium

rotundifolium), a type of aster. In the coming weeks before the first frost, which is usually at the end of October, the Joe Pye weed, goldenrod and thoroughwort will stop flowering. By mid-September, the short-lived swallowtails will lay their eggs and die, and other pollinators will find new, fall-flowering plants to provide nectar and to pollinate. If you want to see swallowtails next summer in your garden, I suggest planting Joe Pye weed in a sunny location and if possible, near a water source.

Looking back to June, several tall, yellow flowering mulleins (Verbascum thapus) were scattered throughout the meadow. Next spring, as the day length increases and the temperatures rise and the ground warms, the powerline will awaken another collection of wildflowers.

If you can find a powerline meadow, I suggest a visit. The powerline near my home has turned out to be an

unexpected treasure where natives have found a place to thrive, grow and flower and attract pollinators!

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/columnists/garden_buzz/.

About the author

This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Carole MacMullan, a master gardener and a Milton resident. She taught biology for 35 years in the Pittsburgh area. In 2012 after moving to Milton, Carole completed the Master Gardener training program and joined the North Fulton Master Gardeners 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 Assistance League of Atlanta (ALA) thrift store and acts as chair of their Links to Education scholarship program. Her favorite hobbies are gardening, hiking, biking, and reading.

Learn more

• Jay Clark, “Wildflowers of Pigeon Mountain,” Waldenhouse Publishers, Inc. 2004, ISBN 10: 0-9761033-1-1

• John W, Thieret, “National Audubon Society Wildflowers of North American,” Knopf Publishing Group, 2023, ISBN-10 059331994x

• Keith A. Bradley, “Wildflowers of Appalachia,” Quick Reference Publishing, Inc., 2019, ISBN: 9781-936913-59-6

• Linda G, Chafin, “Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Georgia,” University of Georgia, 2016, ISBN-10 978082034868

• Larry Mellichamp, “Native Plants of the South,” Timber Press, 2014, ISBN-10 1604693231

CAROLE MACMULLAN

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PHOTOS BY CAROLE MACMULLAN/PROVIDED

From left:

Top left and right: Powerlines in Milton with a meadow of coreopsis

Bottom left: Female Eastern tiger swallowtail on a Joe Pye weed

Bottom right: Blue winged scoliid wasp on a goldenrod

Americans honor military heroes with wreaths

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Americans honor their military heroes, both fallen and living, in many ways. Today we will focus on one program Wreaths Across America, but first we will highlight some of the most meaningful ways Americans pay their respects.

Memorial Day is a time when we mourn and honor the military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The holiday began in a few communities soon after the Civil War. Parades, patriotic ceremonies and the installation of markers recognizing individual military personnel who fell in the line of duty are held in towns and cities throughout the United States. From 1868 to 1970 it was observed on May 30. Since 1971, it is observed on the last Monday in May, making it a three-day weekend when thousands of travelers visit with friends and relatives.

Veterans Day commemorates all Americans who have served in the military, living or deceased and whether they served in wartime or peacetime. Veterans Day originated after World War l ended with the signing of an armistice on Nov. 11, 1918. President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919. Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Eisenhower at the urging of. veterans’ organization so it would honor all veterans rather than mark the end of a single war. Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11.

On Memorial Day and Veterans Day the President or his designee lays a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The first military burial at Arlington Cemetery took place on May 13, 1864. Approximately 30 funeral services are held each weekday at the cemetery. More than 250,000 wreaths will be placed in Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16, 2023.

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1863. It is our military’s highest honor, recognizing acts of valor that have saved the lives of American troops in combat. Of the more than 3,500 recipients, only 65 are living today. Since 1941, more than half of the Medals of Honor have been awarded posthumously.

Wreaths Across America

A wide range of private organizations such as churches, schools and community service groups have programs honoring fallen veterans. One of the largest private programs is Wreaths Across America which places fresh evergreen wreaths on the graves of veterans every December.

From its humble beginning in 1992 in Maine, this December some 2 million volunteers will place more than 2 million wreaths at 3,700 participating local, church and military cemeteries throughout the United States and abroad. This year’s Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16.

In Georgia, family members and other volunteers will lay wreaths at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton which has more than 35,000 gravesites.

One of the most important Georgia activities will be organized by the Patriots of Liberty chapter of the

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter in Alpharetta. This chapter is only 8 years old, and has more than 90 members. In addition to its annual wreath-laying program, the chapter tries to locate and make contact with as many living World War ll, Viet Nam and Korean War veterans as possible, most of whom live in assisted living facilities. They also participate once a year in a drive-thru baby shower for pregnant female veterans, many in financial need. They sponsor a student essay contest, and volunteers take part in stream and park cleanup programs.

According to the chapter’s Committee Chairman Jennifer Boren “Our current focus is this year’s Wreaths Across America program. It is an important opportunity to show our respect for deceased veterans while raising funds to support our programs.”

The chapter sells wreaths for $17 each. Volunteers will place the wreaths on veterans’ graves in eight cemeteries in the Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek area Dec. 16. For each wreath sold, the chapter will receive $5 to support their activities throughout the year.

Readers who would like to purchase a wreath from the DAR or to volunteer can contact Jennifer Boren at 770-6530960 or patriotsoflibertychapter@gmail. com.

The Roswell Historical Society and community volunteers will lay wreaths on 270 veterans’ graves in three local cemeteries. To volunteer for wreath laying contact Roswell Historical Society cemetery coordinator Janet Johnson at rhs.cemetery@gmail.com. To sponsor wreaths in Roswell go to wreathsacrossamerica.org/ga0090p. The Roswell Presbyterian Church also

sponsors wreath laying at two Roswell cemeteries.

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

Columnist

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/PROVIDED

More than 250,000 wreaths will be placed in Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day on December 16, 2023. Tens of thousands of volunteers will lay the wreaths.

JANET JOHNSON/PROVIDED

Members of Roswell Woman’s Club place wreaths at Old Roswell Cemetery.

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