Milton Herald - November 3, 2022

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U.S. House, Georgia District 6

Republican: Rich McCormick Democrat: Bob Christian

How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

McCORMICK: As a helicopter pilot in the United States Marines and an emergency room doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve committed my entire adult life to serving my country and community. Representing the 6th District in the United States Con gress is an exten sion of my lifelong commitment to pub lic service. America, now more than ever, needs a doctor in Washington who can re-ignite our economy, revive our freedoms, and empower the people – not the federal government.

CHRISTIAN: As a father, a husband, a small-business owner, a nonprofit founder, and a combat veteran I have directly expe rienced the day-today struggles that affect most people in their lives. I know what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck, I know the hard ship of no insurance, and I understand the tough choices that impact families in our communities. I feel that this back ground equips me to better grasp the impact of policy on the normal, everyday American that makes up the bulk of our country.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

McCORMICK: For two years, Demo crats in Washington D.C. tried to prove that more government and more spend ing would solve America’s problem. Today, Americans are paying the price for excessive government involvement with staggering inflation and a reces sion. When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you do is stop digging.  America is at its best when govern ment is limited. I will unapologetically work to empower small businesses and hardworking citizens by cutting regula tions and reducing the size, scope, and spending habits of the federal govern

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CHRISTIAN: The role of government in the lives of Georgians, and all Ameri cans, should be to make our lives easier. Whether that is by providing assistance to successfully build a small-business, pursue a higher education, or just making sure that there is dinner on the table, helping people should be the top priority of our government.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what problems will you spend the most time solving and why?

McCORMICK: Inflation is the num ber one problem facing Americans. Sky high inflation is the direct result of a Democrat controlled Congress and White House that printed too much money. Americans are struggling to afford gro ceries and gas, and the economy is in a recession because of Democrats reck less spending. We must reduce waste ful government spending that is driving inflation and institute deregulatory and pro-growth tax policies. Together these initiatives will increase take real wages and bring stability to our economy.

CHRISTIAN: Currently, the larg est problems facing our nation are the threats to women’s rights and the threat to voting rights. I will work tirelessly to ensure that Roe V. Wade becomes the law of the land so that women have the fundamental rights of self-autonomy and choice. I will also advocate for and support the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to ensure that the basic right of all Americans to vote is preserved for now and for future genera tions.

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ

McCORMICK: I went to Morehouse School of Medicine for my medical degree. Morehouse is an HBCU that is predominately Black, liberal, and female. It is not a place you’d expect a White conservative male to be elected student body president. But I was. I was elected student body president at Morehouse and selected to give the commencement address because I believe in the power of relationships, and I treat people with dignity and respect even if they disagree with me. I think those values will go a long way in representing all of Georgia’s 6th district in Congress, not just those that decide to vote for me.

CHRISTIAN: In the course of my campaign for Congress, I have served as a panel member on a Tea-Party forum, been the guest on a right-leaning talkshow, and spoken in front of progressive Democrats. My district encompasses all or parts of six counties and covers 765,000+ plus people. I know that I will not agree with them all, but it is my job to listen, learn, and do the best I can to bring everyone of those voices to Wash ington D.C.

Who has been the biggest influ ence on how you view state government and politics? What have you learned from this person?

McCORMICK: Ronald Reagan had the famous quote, “The nine most terri fying words in the English Language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” I think that appropriately sums up our current economic situation. We are in a recession with sky high inflation because Democrats and the current ad ministration believed more government and more spending could fix America’s problems.

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It is the 1970s all over again – the beards, long hair, opioid overdoses, runaway

proxy war with Russia, hatred of the military, hatred of the police. But I’m optimistic – just like Ronald Reagan was – that our best days are still ahead of us if we get government out of the way America’s exceptionalism will truly shine.

CHRISTIAN: The biggest influence in almost every aspect of my life has been my parents. I am fortunate enough to have had two incredible people raise me, mold me, and guide me to the point I am today. My mother, whom I lost to Covid in 2020, taught me compas sion and faith are often the best places to start when facing any problem. My father taught, and is still teaching me, that being right and being fair are not necessarily the same thing.

Georgia has a lot to offer cur rent and potential residents, but many parts of the state are becom ing increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through federal legislation and executive actions?

McCORMICK: America doesn’t need more government to fix the affordability crisis, it needs government to get out of the way. Georgia, like the rest of Ameri ca, is becoming unaffordable because of the impact of inflation and an unreliable supply chain that is driving up the cost of goods.

America must end its dependency on China for manufacturing by enhancing America’s competitiveness and reestab lish a stable supply of domestic energy so good paying manufacturing jobs can return to the United States.

CHRISTIAN: There are numerous programs already available to expand access to affordable housing, not only in Georgia, but across the country. Whether that is through mortgage as sistance via Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or service-related assistance such as the VA housing loan available to veterans (the path I took), or through the direct assistance programs open to low-income citizens. Unfortunately, over the last decade we have seen these programs are poorly managed, poorly funded, and poorly executed.

The first step must be a compre hensive, bi-partisan review of all of our current solutions to determine what is working (and why), and what is failing (and why). From there we can begin the process of building programs that ef fectively meet the current needs of our

communities.

Politics is often about compro mise. How do you decide when to compromise and take small, incre mental wins, and when to refuse compromise?

McCORMICK: I am elected by the voters to represent the 6th district of Georgia, not a political party or a par ticular individual. Ensuring the best outcomes for the constituents of the 6th District will require working with col leagues from all walks of life. As I work for real results, I will not compromise on my core values of limited government because as government expands, liberty contracts.

CHRISTIAN: The art of governance is the art of compromise. We used to be very good at disagreeing with each other, but still solving problems. Even if we only took tiny steps we have a long his tory of moving forward. For me, person ally, the decision to compromise weighs entirely on the benefit to those I hope to represent. My job is to make their lives better, and my approach to any problem will always begin with that thought at the forefront of my mind.

There were politicians who questioned the outcomes of Georgia elections in 2018 and 2020. Do you think Georgia’s elections are secure

and will you stand by the results?

McCORMICK: Previous elections have shown that the Georgia General As sembly’s 2021 election integrity overhaul have made it easy to vote and hard to cheat in Georgia elections. I am confi dent this law will prove its effectiveness again in 2022.

CHRISTIAN: There is not a shred of evidence to support the idea that our elections are anything but accurate and secure. Three different hand recounts of the ballots in Georgia proved beyond a doubt that we got it right. I firmly believe in the election process and will stand by the results as determined by the voters.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. If elected, how will you use your authority in the U.S. House to influence abortion access or enforcement of abortion restrictions?

McCORMICK: The Dobbs decision ruled Roe v. Wade as unconstitutional and restored power back to the states where it rightfully belongs. I do believe that Congress has a duty to make it safe to give birth and easy to adopt. We are morally obligated to stand up for what’s right and protect the innocent unborn from late term abortion in which a life

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CHRISTIAN: If elected I will im mediately sponsor legislation and/or co-sponsor existing legislation to ensure that that Roe V. Wade becomes the law of the land.

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The U.S. Congress often votes along party lines. When would you seek bipartisan action and what is sues merit such consensus?

McCORMICK: Much of the work Congress does should be bipartisan. In deed, Congress passes many bills under suspension of the rules with near unani mous support. Issues such supporting our military, funding for infrastructure, and ensuring America’s national security should bring both sides together.

CHRISTIAN: As the old saying goes, it takes two to tango. Rarely, if ever, have any of the problems facing the na tion been solved by a one-sided argu ment. Trying to listen to and understand another point of view is the fundamental role of a representative and it is my goal to live by that ideal every day of my term.

Georgia State House, District 48

How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

ROBICHAUX: My years of legislative service have allowed me to understand the legislative process and develop key relationships with members of both parties, some of whom have given me assignments on key committees and commissions. I am the only Demo cratic committee chair in the entire Georgia House. My legal career has offered me insights into those areas where Georgians’ needs can be met through legisla tion and funding. My two careers of politics and law have increased my advocacy skills and deepened my understanding of advocacy.

HILTON: As a commercial banker with a graduate de gree in finance and a passion for public service, I would be honored to serve as your next state representative. My personal and professional back ground will help Georgia families navigate these uncer tain economic times. As a former state representative, member of Gov. Brian Kemp’s staff and a board member of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabili ties, I am intimately familiar with the legislative process and have a proven track record of getting things done for

our community. My leadership skills have been cultivated through leading numerous organizations, including the Fowler Family YMCA board, Amber field Homeowners Association and the United Peachtree Corners Civic Asso ciation. I am a graduate of Leadership Georgia, Georgetown University and Emory University.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

HILTON: Government should play a limited role in the lives of its citizens. In do ing so, government can focus on serving those who are most in need of support. As the parent of a child with special needs, I recognize the importance of government programs such as Medicaid and early intervention. These programs will enable our child to be a vibrant, tax-paying citizen as an adult. Unfortu nately, during the coronavirus pandem ic, we witnessed the extensive over reach of government. This overreach resulted in lost jobs, closed businesses and children set behind in school. As a state representative, I will limit govern ment power and empower our families, while offering essential programs and investments that are crucial to the lives Georgians.

ROBICHAUX: Georgia plays a key role in ensuring that adequate funding for education, social services, and health care is provided for all Georgians. My job as state representative is to identify those needs, make certain that the laws will address those needs, and then ensure that the state budget includes adequate funding to provide for those needs. Gov ernment always plays a role for business interests and the economy of the state, but human needs must be foremost.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what problems will you spend the

most time solving and why?

HILTON: The number one issue im pacting Georgians is an economy suffer ing from inflation and now on the brink of recession. I will focus my time on returning tax-dollars back to my constituents so they have more money in their pockets to fight rising costs, lower wages and lost savings.

ROBICHAUX: My top three priorities are:

1. Expansion of Medicaid, specifi cally to protect the 600,000 Georgians added to healthcare rolls during the pan demic public health emergency. Whenever the pandemic public health emergency ends, these newly enrolled Medicaid recipients will possibly lose their benefits. Furthermore, 20 states have received Medicaid funding for mobile crisis units. Georgia desperately needs to benefit from this and more Medicaid funding.

2. Continue the work begun with the passage of HB 1013 Mental Health Parity Act to see all parts of that bill implemented. At present, we are prepar ing new legislation for the January 2023 session. I am chair of the Behavioral Health Reform & Innovation Workforce & System Development Subcommittee and am work ing on specific issues for further reform.

3. Continue to work for the reform of development authorities in Georgia which has begun with the passage of HB 923 in 2022.

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ from your own?

HILTON: Courage and intellectual curiosity are paramount to representing Georgians of differing political view points. I will have the courage to meet with those who hold beliefs that are op posite of mine. I will have the intellectual curiosity to seek to understand their position and openness to find a com

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mon ground. My constituents will always have access to my personal cellphone, email and ability to join town halls in our district.

ROBICHAUX: Through committee and commission assignments, I work with key members of both parties to craft legislation that benefits both District 82 constituents and all Geor gians. Being in the minority party often makes this difficult, but perseverance and building long-term relationships can accomplish much. I am the only Democrat to chair a committee in the House, which shows my ability to work across party lines.

Who has been the biggest influence on how you view state government and politics? What have you learned from this person?

HILTON: As a former member of the Gov. Brian Kemp’s staff, I witnessed firsthand as the governor success fully navigated our state through the coronavirus pandemic. I learned the importance of listening to Georgians and leading with courage. The gover nor would always do what he thought was best and right for Georgia, even while pundits and some in his own party disagreed. The governor is humble and one of the hardest-work ing individuals I’ve ever met. All of these attributes have influenced my own leadership style and are char acteristics I take to my role in public service.

ROBICHAUX: There have been many people who have influenced both for good and bad. Jimmy Carter has consis tently maintained the highest values in public service. He has set a high bar for every Georgia politician.

Georgia has a lot to offer cur rent and potential residents, but many parts of the state are be coming increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through legislation and executive actions?

HILTON: With thoughtless spend ing from Washington, D.C., and now rising interest rates, the dream of home ownership is becoming out of reach for so many Georgians. One of the best tools for growing our middle class is equity built through home ownership. A high-paying job is one of the best ways to afford a home. As a state representative, I will focus on economic development and bringing high-paying jobs to our state. I will also

focus on workforce development and equip ping individuals with the skills they need to navigate changing employer needs.

ROBICHAUX: I have worked with the City of Decatur in various ways to enhance housing affordability and tax exemptions, and local legislation can preserve affordability in some cases. I have also worked for similar measures for homeless populations through HB 1013 and am seeking more options for affordable housing on a permanent basis. “Housing first” must be imple mented.

Politics is often about compro mise. How do you decide when to compromise and take small, incremental wins, and when to refuse compromise?

HILTON: A veteran state senator once told me that our work at the state Capitol was about relentless incrementalism. This approach — a constant striving toward improve ment in Georgia — can be a good one. In the private sector, compromise is used frequently to build consensus and complete a shared task. With that said, I will never compromise on my core values of faith, family and limited government. Oftentimes, these can be tested as a legislator. The sign of a good representative is someone who stands firm in their beliefs. I believe constituents ultimately respect and trust someone they know will consis tently stand up for them.

ROBICHAUX: Compromise is the hardest task in politics, and it is always painful to walk away from a potentially successful negotiation. Compromise is appropriate when dealing with leg islation that improves the lives of all Georgians. Compromise is difficult but necessary, and it requires discipline and patience.

There were politicians who questioned the outcomes of Georgia elections in 2018 and 2020. Do you think Georgia’s elections are secure and will you stand by the results?

HILTON: Yes, Georgia’s elections are secure, and I will stand by the final results.

ROBICHAUX: I believe that Georgia’s elections are secure, and I stand by the results of the 2018 and 2020 elections. Both elections were subject to great scrutiny which proved the integrity of the election results.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s deci-

sion on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion. If elected, how will you use your authority in the State House to influence abortion access or enforcement of abortion restrictions?

HILTON: As a state representa tive, I will support life from concep tion until natural death. We must step up to support working families, foster children and access to adoption. We need to ensure that women have access to the medical care they need, including access to contraceptives and OB-GYNs in every county. We need to make it easier for children to find lov ing homes. The subject of abortion can be incredibly divisive. We need leaders who will take the time to listen and bring people together on this sensitive subject. You can trust that I will take the time to listen every single constitu ent on this issue and foster healthy dialogue.

ROBICHAUX: The General Assem bly should not pass any more restric tive abortion laws that would make the current situation worse. At this time, the possibility of any laws improving ac cess to abortion in the Georgia General Assembly seems unlikely. We must not allow further harm.

Are there any programs/legislation

you’ve sponsored or created to help people with disabilities?

HILTON: As the father of a child with a disability, I am incredibly pas sionate about serving individuals with disabilities in our state. As a former state representative, my very first bill removed derogatory language defining people with disabilities from Georgia’s statute. When reelected, I will champion programs to give parents more choice in their child’s education and fight to ex pand Medicaid access for the thousands of qualified families on our waiting list.

ROBICHAUX: I serve on the Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, and every budget cycle we increase the number of available waivers for develop mentally disabled Georgians. Enhancing vocational rehabilitation and passing leg islation prohibiting discrimination against disabled Georgians are long term goals.

Georgia closed out its budget year with a “likely record surplus, billions of dollars in federal aid and a growing economy.” Georgia spends more than half of this money on education and health care. What would you want to see in the budget in terms of spending or taxes?

HILTON: Thanks to conservative

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leadership, Georgia is in the enviable posi tion of having surplus tax dollars to both serve our communities and return excess to our constituents. States shut down their economies while growing government, including California, Illinois and New York, are now suffering the painful consequenc es. Residents are flocking from those states to Georgia due to fiscal conservatism. One of the clearest distinctions between the two parties in our state is how each would spend your money. As a conservative, I believe government shouldn’t be in the business of making a profit and any excess should be returned to the taxpayer. At the same time, we should prudently invest in infrastructure, education, health care and public safety.

ROBICHAUX: There are multiple statutory “rainy day” funds, and we have always overfunded them. The reserve funds are now the largest they have ever been in my long political career, along with unprecedented tax surpluses. The Appropriations Com mittee must balance rebate to tax payers with a plan for strengthening human services, particularly educa tion and health care. Gov. Kemp has distributed surplus funds without a strategic plan for future programmatic growth. And in doing so has had no bipartisan review nor public discus sion of any kind. The governor is not putting forth coordinated policies that evidence better health care and educa tion services for all Georgians.

The Legislature often votes along party lines. When would you seek bipartisan action and what issues merit such consensus?

HILTON: For my very first bill, I walked across the aisle and asked my Democratic colleague if he had a good idea. He had an excellent idea to solve a problem that was plaguing our state. We subsequently worked together to author and pass a bill that benefited all Georgians. Many politicians, includ ing my opponent, talk about being bipartisan but few have the record to back it up. I believe we’re at our best when we work together. That’s the ap proach I will take to my work at the Georgia Capitol.

ROBICHAUX: Much of the legis lation i have sponsored in the past, including mental health, criminal justice reform, juvenile justice issues, adop tions and social service needs, has had bipartisan support because the issues addressed affect all Georgians. No major reform can succeed without a bipartisan process.

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Georgia State House, District 49

Republican: Chuck Martin (I) Democrat: Peggy Gillen

How does your background equip you for the job you are seeking?

GILLEN: I am a mother, a small business owner, a long-time advocate for the community and its residents. As a 25-year resident of Alpharetta and North Fulton County, I have seen a lot of change. The growth and progress in this area is excit ing and creates the need to adapt to a diverse population and environment. I have always served the communities of which I have been a part. When I saw children struggling in the foster care system, I worked to create a nonprofit to help children get adopted and thrive in their new envi ronments. When I saw gun violence escalating, I began working with Moms Demand Action and fought for common sense gun laws at the state Capitol. When I saw the gaps in funding needs in this community, I started a small business to help nonprofits raise funds to fill those gaps. I am a prob lem solver and always stand up for what is right.

MARTIN: I am a product of Fulton County Schools, a graduate of Milton High School, and a graduate of the Uni versity of Georgia with a BBA. I learned from my parents, teachers, and commu nity leaders the importance of service. As a lifelong member of the North Fulton community with experience as a student, parent, volunteer and local elected official, I call upon all these experiences to provide a platform and enhance my ability to serve our commu nity at the State Capitol. Like you, I love the community we’ve built, and with your input, support, and assistance I will use the experience I’ve gained and leadership position you’ve entrusted me with at the Capitol to preserve and protect our quality of life. I’d be honored

to have your vote.

What role should government have in the lives of Georgians? How would you apply that philosophy to the job you are seeking?

GILLEN: Government should work to improve the lives of all Georgians. When done well, the government helps to lift people up, supports a strong middle class, and provides paths to success and opportunities for all. I also believe that there are areas in which the government does not belong. Georgians overwhelmingly support reproductive freedom and the ability to make person al medical decisions with their doctors, without government interference. With regard to the government’s role, spe cific attention must be paid to specific needs. Georgia farmers need different support than Georgia teachers, but it all starts with funding and equitable policy making. I will apply this philosophy to the Georgia Legislature by working to break down complicated legislation. If it helps Georgians, I will support it. If it means bringing in government red tape or hinders Georgians’ chance to suc ceed to the best of their ability, I would reject it.

MARTIN: Government should play a limited role in the lives of its citizens. By doing so, government can focus on public safety, providing educational opportunities and a safety net for those with special needs. Recently, during the pandemic and after, the federal govern ment’s overreach created decades-high inflation costing Georgia families at the pump and in the grocery aisle. As your state representative I will always work to empower individuals and families so they can be their best.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what problems will you spend the most time solving and why?

GILLEN: I will spend the most time solving the problems that can be addressed by bringing as many state re sources to my district as possible. This is my home, and I want the best for our community, while also making sure that Georgians everywhere have oppor tunities to thrive. I will work to address property taxes and limit increases that affect the wallets of the residents. Funding for public schools is a priority

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as we need to keep our education system strong. To address public safety, I will work with law enforcement and local leadership to be sure we are address ing the concerns of our community and keeping everyone safe. I will also focus on strengthening our small businesses and eliminating obstacles to success.

MARTIN: The Economy – In 2022 I supported lowering taxes and sending a refund to Georgia taxpayers; in 2023 I will continue to fight for Georgia families as they deal with decades-high inflation by keeping their taxes low and returning their money to them.

Public Safety – In 2022 I supported pay increases for law enforcement; for 2023 I will remain focused on keeping our neighborhoods safe by listening and working with local officials to deliver community focused solutions to keep families safe.

Education, Workforce Development, and Healthcare – In 2022 I supported pay raises for teachers and focused on the healthcare workforce; in 2023 I will sponsor legislation to provide pathways for Georgians in high-demand health care fields to serve Georgians.

Georgia is a politically diverse state. How will you work to represent Georgians whose political views differ from your own?

GILLEN: It is important to listen to all Georgians, even when we have disagreements. I intend to bring civility back to politics, since we have gotten away from that in recent years. Every voice should be heard, and all groups that are looking out for the best inter est of Georgians should have a seat at the table where the decisions are being made. I personally come from a very large family with a great deal of diversity in terms of politics, socio-economic sta tus, race, ethnicity, education, etc. But we come together to support one another and discuss our differences. There is no reason the state Legislature cannot do the same. I believe that fostering collabo ration is the key to effective leadership.

MARTIN: I represent everyone in our district and believe we agree more than we don’t. To continue to represent the growing diversity, I will keep an open line of communication and listen to all my constituents.

Who has been the biggest influ ence on how you view state govern ment and politics? What have you learned from this person?

GILLEN: Some say when you get married you become “one,” so I am go ing to use this rationale to answer this

question with two people who have had the biggest influence on my view of state government and politics. They are my sister, a registered nurse, and her hus band, a law professor. They are political ly astute, thoughtful, and intelligent peo ple who see the legal, medical, and social implications of the political environment in which we live and how heavily im pacted that is by the state government. Like me, they have always been active in their communities and have worked tire lessly to make a difference through their professions. Our frequent and involved conversations and shared activism have brought me to the decision to work directly to affect change and help others on the state level by becoming a member of the Georgia Legislature.

MARTIN: I am the same person in state government and politics as I am in my personal life, so my biggest influenc ers are my parents, Charles and Betty Martin. From a young age, they taught me the value of service and to treat everyone with respect. I lost Dad in 1982 and Mom in 2015 and still think of them every day; I take what I learn from them everywhere I go, especially to the Capitol, and I treat everyone with respect. I am anchored in the guidance of Mom and Dad; I am positive about our community, and I ask for your sup port and vote; I will not disappoint you or them.

Georgia has a lot to offer current and potential residents, but many parts of the state are becom ing increasingly unaffordable. Please explain your proposed approach to address housing affordability through legislation and executive actions?

GILLEN: My family and I have lived in North Fulton County for 25 years. Housing prices have increased consis tently over this time period. North Fulton cannot continue to thrive as a commu nity when essential members of the com munity — first responders, teachers, and service industry workers, for example — cannot afford to live near their place of work and be a full-time member of the community they serve. We have to find creative solutions to our housing short ages, such as mixed-use developments, along with placing a priority on raising wages. This will require collaboration and problem solving by the state House, the state Senate, and the governor’s office. We can make our communities more inclusive and affordable.

MARTIN: The complete failures in Washington, D.C. including energy policy, monetary policy, and foreign policy have led to decades-high infla tion and placed Georgians in jeopardy. The Georgia General Assembly cannot change Washington’s bad policies, but we can provide Georgians opportunities

to achieve and earn for their families.

Under Republican leadership Georgia’s unemployment rate is the lowest in decades and individuals have more op portunities to access higher education and earn higher incomes. The best path forward to home ownership for Georgia individuals is to be fully employed and self-successful.

Politics is often about compromise. How do you decide when to compromise and take small, incremental wins, and when to refuse compromise?

GILLEN: Compromise is essential, and when to do so is absolutely decided on a case-by-case basis. It is important to recognize when an issue or piece of legislation involves a moral imperative, such as voting rights, women’s rights, or LGBTQ+ protection. In those cases, compromise is not an option. In other cases, meeting in the middle for the good of all can be effective for making prog ress for all Georgians. I am committed to collaborating to get things done, working toward progress, and moving Georgia forward.

MARTIN: I always seek to bring so lutions that are best for our area and for Georgia and welcome compromise when it achieves a greater good; however, I will not compromise my basic principles or those of the people I represent.

There were politicians who questioned the outcomes of Georgia elections in 2018 and 2020. Do you think Georgia’s elections are secure and will you stand by the results?

GILLEN: Georgia’s elections are se cure, have been secure, and will remain secure. No evidence has been found to the contrary, and this issue needs to be put to rest. There is no room for elected officials who continue to erode public trust of our institutions and election system. However, we have entered very dangerous territory by recently creat ing legislation in Georgia predicated on the idea that the 2020 election was somehow hacked. This thought process needs to change. The public can trust the election results of the past and of the upcoming election in November.

MARTIN: Yes, with the passage of SB 202 Georgia’s elections are more secure, and I will stand by the results of our elections.

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, state law and local enforcement authority will determine access to abortion.

GILLEN: I plan to support and protect women’s rights to reproductive freedom. There is no place for the gov

ernment in the decision-making process of women and their families regarding if and when to start or grow a family. The current abortion ban in Georgia is ex treme and puts women at risk due to the inability of doctors to legally provide the proper reproductive health care women need, especially if there are any preg nancy complications. I trust women and their ability to make their own decisions, and will never stop fighting for this right and working to repeal this dangerous law. I have one daughter and 21 nieces. They deserve to grow up and live in a place where they can have autonomy over their own bodies.

MARTIN: I adamantly oppose the Democratic Party’s position of abortion on demand up until birth.

Are there any programs/legislation you’ve sponsored or created to help people with disabilities?

GILLEN: I am not a career politi cian and have not previously held an elected office in the state Legislature. Through my nonprofit work, however, I have created countless programs and raised millions of dollars to support and benefit individuals with disabilities. I have helped and supported children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, children with developmental disabilities, individuals with mental health issues, individuals with physical disabilities, in addition to other groups. I have done this by creating programs in which they can participate, connect with others in the same situation, and thrive. I have also addressed the funding needs by working to organize communities to raise the necessary money to provide this support.

MARTIN: I have passed legislation on multiple occasions assisting indi viduals with disabilities and have been recognized for those efforts by advocacy groups. In fact, on one occasion I was able to gain unanimous agreement from every member of the House and Senate to amend HB 669 to create a “state-wide audible information access program” on the last day of a legislative session – that’s not easy and requires the trust of each member of both par ties. I will always look for ways to en hance opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Georgia closed out its budget year with a “likely record surplus, billions of dollars in federal aid and a growing economy.” Georgia spends more than half of this money on educa tion and health care. What would you want to see in the budget in terms of spending or taxes?

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GILLEN: There are many ways in which the state’s surplus funds can be put to use that will have an immense positive impact on Georgians. I would like to see an increase in pay for teach ers and first responders as they are es sential to a healthy, vibrant community. We also need to protect our education system by filling budget gaps in schools, such as for student transportation, paid parental leave and assisting students living in poverty. Investing in the school buildings themselves, some of which are crumbling around our students, is also essential.

We need to also use this surplus for Medicaid expansion, which will actu ally save Georgia money in the long run. Expanding Medicaid would provide nearly 500,000 Georgians with access to healthcare. Ninety percent of this cost would be paid by the Federal govern ment, with the state paying only 10 percent.

MARTIN: Thanks to conservative leadership, Georgia is in the very good position financially. Just because the state has a surplus does not mean we need to spend every dollar. We should budget for priorities and return

extra money to the taxpayer; then, we should adjust tax rates lower to allow Georgians to keep more of their money.

The Legislature often votes along party lines. When would you seek bipartisan action and what issues merit such consensus?

GILLEN: The issues that Georgians care most about should not be par tisan, such as accessible and afford able healthcare, quality education, a thriving economy, more money in our constituents’ pockets, a reduction in gun violence and increased safety, and protecting the environment and our fu ture. These are things we all care about. Lawmakers need to come together to enact and put into law the legislation and solutions that benefit all Georgians. We are elected to serve our constituents and they care about results and not party lines or who initially proposed the policy.

MARTIN: I always seek the sup port of all members of the House when I bring a bill for consideration; good solu tions are not partisan. When reviewing measures brought by other members, I look at the idea and not the member’s party.

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November ballot to have three Milton-specific questions

MILTON, Ga. — In addition to federal, state and county races, there will be three City of Milton-specific questions on the November 2022 ballot for registered Milton voters.

All relate to which categories of resi dents are eligible for senior homestead exemptions from municipal property taxes.

In the order that they’ll be on the ballot, the referendum questions are as follows:

#1 - City of Milton - House Bill 1493: Increase the Amount of the Gen eral Senior Homestead Exemption #2 - City of Milton - House Bill 1497: Repeal a Homestead Exemp tion for Citizens Age 65 Years or Older Meeting Certain Income Requirements Subject to Increasing the General Senior Homestead Exemption Under House Bill 1493

#3 - City of Milton - House Bill 1492: Modify the Maximum Income for a Senior Homestead Exemption Currently — prior to this vote — there are two exemptions for Milton residents ages 65 and older. The first

exempts seniors from $15,000 in tax able (assessed) value with no income requirements. This exemption applies only to the city maintenance & oper ating (M&O) taxes, not bond-related taxes.

The second exemption is a $10,000 exemption, which is applicable to se niors that meet an income qualification. This exemption applies to the city’s M&O and bond-related taxes.

If voters approve both Questions #1 and #2 on the November referendum, there would be one – not two – exemp tions available to Milton residents ages 65 and older. In other words, it would collapse the two 65-plus exemptions into one.

The resulting senior exemption would be one $25,000 exemption regardless of income. This exemption would apply to the city’s M&O and bond-related taxes.

Question #3 is independent of the other two questions and pertains to Mil ton residents ages 70 and older. If ques tion #3 is approved by voters, those ages 70-plus would qualify for the full value

exemption from municipal ad valorem taxes if their annual income is below $100,000. The current qualifying annual income is approximately $80,000 for tax year 2023.

The staff memo on pages 286-288 of the agenda packet for the Dec. 21, 2021, Milton City Council meeting provides perspective on the financial impact to the city government should these ques tions pass.

Advance voting runs through Nov. 4. Registered Milton voters can cast ballots at any Fulton County advance voting location during that time, in cluding now two within the city limits — the Milton Library (855 Mayfield Road) and Milton Community Center (1785 Dinsmore Road in Milton City Park and Preserve).

Election Day is on Nov. 8. On that day, registered voters can only cast ballots at their assigned polling place.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — State and local of ficials broke ground on the newest phase of the Alpha Loop Oct. 24, celebrating the beginning of work to connect east and west sections of Alpharetta’s multiuse trail.

The Alpha Loop trail system, launched in 2016, will connect the city’s most active areas — Downtown Al pharetta, Avalon, Northwinds and North Point. When completed, the trail system will include an approximately 4-mile in ner loop and a 7-mile outer loop.

“If you want to find the cool places to Alpharetta, this is it,” Alpha Loop Foundation President John Goss said at the groundbreaking event. “This is really truly the beginning of what we see for the future, of how Alpharetta can con nect the citizens to its stuff.”

Goss said Alpha Loop’s future is bright and will one day offer a host of amenities beyond the multi-purpose trail, like relaxation pods, educational areas for kids, and habitats for native Georgia species.

“All of those things are really what you’re on the precipice of seeing with the beginning of the kickoff today,” he said.

When completed, the new 1-mile Alpha Loop trail section will connect trail sections off Old Milton Parkway with Northwinds Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road, linking the city with several neigh borhoods and larger employee hubs, Parks Director Morgan Rodgers said.

“It’s designed to connect people to stuff …. And it is truly a game changer,” Rodgers said. “I think it sends a message that we’re serious about the Alpha Loop and that this city is going to complete the Alpha Loop.”

Rodgers and other city officials said this phase of work will be one of the most essential sections of Alpha Loop so far, because of the connectivity and momentum it will bring to the project.

“This is a huge step forward,” Al

pharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “Once we can get through this corridor, we’re going to connect to Northwinds and ac tually tunnel along Haynes Bridge Road so we can get over to the [Big Creek] Greenway at North Point. That’s going to be tremendous.”

This Alpha Link multi-purpose trail will connect the two loop systems off Haynes Bridge Road and Encore Parkway with a 1.2-mile, 12-foot-wide, lighted path. Plans call for the Loop to tap into the Greenway’s larger trail sys tem that extends from Roswell north into Forsyth County.

Gilvin said community support for this phase of the project has been huge and has received significant dona tions from groups like the Federal Park Service, which pledged $500,000, and

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Organizations launch podcast to tackle mental health issues

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Rotary and Wellstar North Fulton are partnering to increase access to behavioral health resources and prevent suicide among youth.

“Roswell Teen Talk,” a five-episode limited series podcast, launched Oct. 11, featuring peer-to-peer content and sto ries with resources, tips and experiences intended to help listeners determine when and how to seek help for them selves, a friend or a loved one.

While the experiences shared come straight from a diverse group of Roswell High School and Fellowship Christian students, they are guided by Wellstar Health System experts to ensure the resources shared are accurate, relevant and actionable.

The first episode is titled, “Don’t Say ‘Yes’ to the Stress: Stressors, Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health.” In the episode, Roswell teens talk about how stress impacts them and share practi cal tips on how to cope with the effects. The Roswell teens participating in the podcast were chosen by fellow Rotarians and represent all grade levels.

They include band members, cheer leaders and football players, which Roswell Rotary Club past President Becky Stone said was important to let others know they’re not alone and it’s OK to seek help.

“You never know whose story could make a difference in someone else’s life,” Stone said.

Typically, Roswell Rotary divides the funds raised from its annual golf and tennis tournament among 30 charities. This year, Stone said they decided to focus on a Community Impact Project with the hopes of making a “big differ ence.” Roswell Rotary and Wellstar North Fulton then met with different parties, including a social worker from Roswell High School, to brainstorm ideas.

From there, they decided to invest $57,000 toward the launch of “Roswell Teen Talk” through a partnership with the Wellstar Foundation. Dr. Ryan Breshears, chief behavioral health officer at Wellstar Health System, will serve as a guide. He said the emergency rooms in local hospi tals treat youth every single day for a wide range of behavioral health crises.

“It is so important to find ways to as sist teens, their parents and loved ones through difficult times and direct them to resources before they end up in the emergency department,” Breshears said.

According to Wellstar, nearly 4 mil lion people in Georgia are living with a behavioral health condition, and the last few years of the pandemic have only

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exacerbated the severity of the problem and the need for enhanced, accessible behavioral health resources.

This is especially true for youth, many of whom have or know a friend or loved one who has faced behavioral health issues. Wellstar states youth ages 11-17 are more likely than any other age group to exhibit moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and depression.

With 1,451 deaths by suicide in Georgia in 2019, prior to the impact of the pandemic, and suicide as the second leading cause of death in the state for individuals 10 to 34, there is an urgent need to expand education, support and access to behavioral health care in local communities, according to Wellstar.

Roswell Rotary Club immediate Past President Terry Taylor said he hopes the podcast format will help reduce barriers and stigmas related to behavioral health.

“This critical information is available privately, and it’s accessible right in your phone or laptop,” Taylor said. “Teens, teachers, friends and parents can listen on their own to start getting the help they need even before they ask for it.”

All five episodes of “Roswell Teen Talk” are available now and are stream ing for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at roswellteentalk.podbean.com. In addi tion to listening to the podcast, if you or someone you know needs help, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available. For help, call or text 988 or visit 988life line.org.

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North Fulton Community Charities announces new executive director

ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Com munity Charities has named Sandra Holiday as the organization’s new execu tive director.

Holiday previously served as the executive director of Atlanta Children’s Shelter for 12 years. She will begin her new position Nov. 28, taking the place of Mary Good, who has been serving as the interim executive director since July.

Over the past few months, an ex ecutive search committee comprised of five NFCC Board members reviewed more than 100 resumes and inter viewed multiple candidates for the key role. The Board was enthusiastically unanimous about Holiday being the right candidate to lead NFCC. She has both the nonprofit leadership experi ence and passion for the NFCC mis sion that the committee and Board felt were critical to guiding NFCC into the future.

Much of Holiday’s career has been dedicated to helping vulnerable fami lies. Through her work, she has seen the devastating impact of homeless ness and has developed a passion for

strengthening families and communi ties through hunger and homelessness prevention.

Prior to her position with the At lanta Children’s Shelter, she worked in various roles with State Office of Child Support Services at the Georgia Depart ment of Health and Human Services. Under her leadership, the Atlanta Children’s Shelter has been the recipi ent of numerous awards, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award from Emory University and Big Voice for Georgia’s Children Award. Holiday has a Juris Doctorate from Emory Law and is a member of the Georgia State Bar.

Holiday will be joining NFCC in time to take part in Toyland Shop and Senior Baskets, the end of NFCC’s fall session of adult education classes, multiple community food drives and community events and more.

For more information, email Board of Directors President Adwoa Awotwi at aawotwi@nfcchelp.org, Interim Executive Director Mary Good at mgood@nfcchelp. org or Director of Development Sherri Morgan at smorgan@nfcchelp.org.

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that awkward stretch of real estate under neath the stair case—that can be converted to a study/work area with a few simple adjustments, like the addition of shelves, lighting and a desk.

3. Lighting and outlet ac- cess.

Positioning a workspace in order to maximize the available natural light is an easy and affordable upgrade for any study zone. Consider adding additional electrical outlets if there are a limited number, as well as upgraded lighting.

ing it means that some homework zones require wipeable surfaces, bright colors and smaller-sized furniture; some ben efit from creative and inspiring décor and others need to reflect a minimalist aesthetic to minimize distractions.

The study/homework space trend is all about recruiting your space to work for you. It’s not only about enhancing the aesthetics of a room but also about increasing your home’s organization

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1. Bedroom built-ins. If your home doesn’t have the square footage to devote an entire room to study, customizing one or more bedrooms to do double duty with builtin bookcases, shelves and a work area easily maximizes space while provid ing turnkey upgrades that add to your home’s value and appeal.

2. Converted unused flex space. Many homes have flex space—think attics, walk-in closets, basements or

4. Organizers and storage.

Never underestimate the importance of a good system for organizing and storing books and supplies. Floating shelves, organizing systems, built-in storage and overhead cabinets all pro vide solutions for clutter while simulta neously increasing visual appeal.

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light those in the homebuilding industry for excellence in building, marketing, and personal achievement. This year Berkshire Hathaway was honored to re ceive the gold award for Best Marketing Campaign, Best Advertising Campaign, Best Interactive Tool, Best Email Mar keting Message and Best Sales Center, to name a few. In addition to winning numerous marketing accolades, Berk shire Hathaway’s builder clients Trilith Development, Patrick Malloy Communi ties, JW Collection, Brett Baker Homes, McKinney Builders, David Patterson

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I don’t think mother ever did not not correct us when she heard us murdering the king’ English. And she usually had a little funny saying to help us remember.

For example, “chickens lay, people lie.” That is, people cannot “lay” be cause that is what chickens do; people, instead, “lie.”

say, “where is he at?”

I think that speaking correctly is an art that we are rapidly losing, and there are a number of reasons for this. I would suggest that the first is simply that fewer and fewer people grow up with a mom who actually knows her grammar well –“well” or “good?”

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I had a traumatic childhood. So did my sisters. And the source of the trauma was our dear mother. And I have al ways said or thought that if you really want to know someone or figure out what makes them tick, you have to go back to their childhood and their parents. That is ground zero on who we are – or are not. Let me explain.

One of my sisters sent me a T-shirt a couple years ago as a present. The shirt was light blue and had a single sentence on the front: “I am silently correcting your grammar.” I had to laugh because it was unfortunately and obsessively, capital “T” true. I cannot talk to another person or overhear a conversation with out involuntarily and (usually) silently correcting errors in grammar that I hear. And I say “involuntarily” because I literally cannot not do that. Once I even, to my own mortification, corrected something that the woman in front of me in the line at the grocery store said –seriously. I was aghast at myself and she should have punched me.

Here is another. Upon hearing one of us say something like “Me and her went to the store,” she would respond – every single time – with “me didn’t go to the store,” “her didn’t go to the store,” but, she would explain, “I went to the store” or “she went to the store.”

I think that using the word “me” incorrectly is the most common mistake. The rule I think should be to never ever use “me” unless you put “to” in front of it.

My favorite though – and it always reminds me of Simon & Garfunkel (“Dangling Conversation), was this one. Someone would say “Where is so and so at?” My mother, without fail, would always respond with “behind the preposition ‘at.’” That is, you can’t end a sentence with a dangling preposition. Instead, one should simply say, “Where is so and so?” I would guess that 80 percent of humanity tacks on “at” at the end of every interrogative location-relat ed question. You can correctly say “he is at the store” but you cannot correctly

OK, so which is it, “good” or “well?” Can you say “I am doing good,” and be grammatically correct? No. The short version is that “well” is generally used as an adverb and it modifies verbs, adverbs or phrases. For example, “She runs well.” Well describes the verb, “to run.” But she is a “good” runner. “Good,” in this case modifies the noun “runner.” It serves as an adjective.

So, you would use “well.” She is a mother who knows her grammar “well.” In this case, “well” modifies the verb “knows.” It serves an adverb (how, when, where).

The other reason I think so many folks make grammatical mistakes today is that they no longer teach students how to diagram sentences in school. I remember spending what seemed like hours every day in el ementary and middle school diagram ming sentences. You can’t diagram sentences unless you understand the basic mechanics of the English lan guage – matching subjects with proper

Another reason I think that my gram mar is relatively good is because I – in another life – learned languages - Span ish, German and Portuguese. Again, one must have at least a fundamental grasp of grammar to master another language. Learning how grammar functions in another language immensely helps one with their English grammar.

I have to acknowledge though, that I recall sitting in on one of my kid’s classes at Milton High School – fresh man English – and the teacher handed out a grammar quiz which consisted of about a dozen sentences. The stu dents were asked to circle where in the sentence there was incorrect grammar. Naturally, I thought I would nail it but, I think I only spotted maybe four of the mistakes out of 12. Talk about a hum bling experience!

So, I really don’t know nearly as much grammar as I think, even though I keep and periodically read my favorite grammar book, “The Plain English Handbook” (written in the 1950s) that I keep on my bedside table, the book with which mother tortured us.

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The stock mar ket crash in October 1929 marked the beginning of the worst economic depression in U.S. history. It exacerbated already deteriorating condi tions in Georgia and some other Southern states. While much of the nation was enjoy ing boom conditions in the 1920s, Georgia was experienc ing economic decline due to agricultural overproduction, declining cotton prices, foreign competition and artificial fabrics, such as rayon, which experienced a boom in the 1920s and was cheaper to produce than cotton. By the mid-1920s the boll weevil was decimating cotton production. A three-year drought in the late 1920s fol lowed by the worst drought ever recorded in the early 1930s and deficient irrigation and cultivation practices increased the pressure on Georgia agriculture. The situ ation was dire in Old Milton County.

BOB MEYERS Columnist bobmey@bellsouth.net

In 1920, more than half of the schools in Georgia were one room (4,867 of the 8,359 schools), according to the Georgia Department of Education’s An nual Report to the General Assembly. As economic conditions worsened, local and state governments looked for ways to save money. Under the Barrett-Rogers Act, the state offered $500 incentives to counties to consolidate several one-room schools into one school with at least four rooms with four teachers.

The Newtown Elementary School was built in 1929 thanks to a $7,000 bond is sue and donations by two local residents of 4 acres on Old Alabama Road in to day’s city of Johns Creek. Four one-room schools, Teddymore, Riverside, Newtown and Seven Branches were consolidated. The new school was built by the Milton County Board of Education, the last school built by Old Milton County before it was merged into Fulton County in 1932

to avoid bankruptcy. Insurmountable economic conditions had made it impos sible for Milton County to survive.

The new school was in a brick Hshaped, four-room building with a large open room in the middle. The build ing was heated by a pot-bellied stove. It had electricity, outdoor toilets and water drawn from a well. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 and is today a senior center in Newtown Park.

According to local historian Connie Mashburn, in the period leading up to and after Milton County merged into Fulton County, among the local small schools closed were Crabapple School built in 1894, Ebenezer School built in 1914, Hardscrabble School built in 1904, Birmingham School, Summit

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This photo shows students and teachers at the Newtown School in 1930.

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From 1892 to 1964 the Crabapple Baptist Church, left, served the Crabapple com munity in this building. It dedicated a new sanctuary building, right, in 1965.

Roswell turns to land condemnation to advance Oxbo Road project

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — For the first time in decades, the City of Roswell is taking ownership of one of the last parcels of land needed for the Oxbo Road realign ment project.

At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Roswell City Council unanimously authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire 1,368 square feet of property at 50 Maple Street for fee simple right of way and another 2,947.41 square feet for a temporary easement for construction of the project.

Eminent domain, or condemnation, is the taking of property for fair market value for redevelopment purposes such as roads, sidewalks and parks. It can prevent projects from running behind schedule if the city cannot reach agree ment with landowners on a price.

Proposed more than a decade ago, the Oxbo Road project is designed to solve a host of safety and mobility problems by eliminating the staggered intersection at Ga. 9 and converting the portion of Oxbo Road near Mimosa Bou levard into a two-way street.

But, Mayor Kurt Wilson said, an in dependent investigation conducted by the law firm Jarrard & Davis last year found that one of the circumstances that led to delays and multi-milliondollar cash settlements in the Oxbo

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Proposed more than a decade ago, the Oxbo Road project is designed to solve a host of safety and mobility problems by eliminating the staggered intersection at Ga. 9 and converting the portion of Oxbo Road near Mimosa Boulevard into a twoway street. It is expected to be completed by Dec. 24, 2023.

Road project was the city’s “longstand ing inability to use eminent domain.”

Before leaving office, former Mayor Lori Henry said Roswell was “wellknown” for avoiding the use of con demnation, and City Attorney David Davidson said the last time he could remember the city authorizing or consid ering its use was in 2008.

The project’s cost has now more than doubled the original estimate of $7 mil lion to $18.4 million. It is expected to be completed by Dec. 24, 2023. Wilson said that while he does not take the use

of eminent domain lightly, it’s needed to get the Oxbo Road project done.

“Tonight, is a historic night,” Wilson said, “because this council and this staff recognizes that tool has to be part of an ar senal of protecting the taxpayers’ dollars.”

City Councilman Mike Palermo made the motion to approve the condemnation for property at 50 Maple Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Peter Vanstrom. Before the vote, Palermo said he thought it was in the best interest of taxpayers.

“I certainly do not want the city to be making an easy decision of eminent do

The City of Roswell is using eminent domain to acquire 1,368 square feet of property at 50 Maple Street for fee simple right of way and another 2,947 square feet for a temporary easement for construction of the Oxbo Road re alignment project.

main,” Palermo said. “It’s a very difficult decision. At the same time, when there are transportation projects that clearly have a lot of support from the residents, the last thing residents want is overpay ing for a property when there’s someone not willing to fairly negotiate.”

Appen Media’s request to the city for an update on the Oxbo Road realign ment project has gone unanswered since Sept. 1.

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MEYERS:

1914, Hardscrabble School built in 1904, Birmingham School, Summit School, Behive School, Bethany School and a school in Webb, Georgia.

New consolidated schools were built throughout the area, including North western Elementary School constructed in 1933 in downtown Crabapple. Other new schools were erected in the Hopewell Community, Warsaw and Ocee. The county started to bus chil dren to the new schools with a goal of having no student needing to walk more than 2 miles.

The Summit School in Milton, built in 1898, is a good example of a small school that basically disappeared, never to be seen again. Bill Lusk, former Milton City councilman, searched old records and found the location of the 2-acre property on Summit Road which is adjacent to his own home property. He permanently staked the parcel’s four corners. Photos of the students have existed, but its exact loca tion on the property was not known until recent excavation revealed the likely site of the structure.

Mashburn interviewed several former students years ago and has ancestors who were involved with Summit School. Neighbors built tables for the students

and provided firewood on a rotating

Newtown School in today’s city of Johns Creek was built in 1929 replacing four ex isting one-room schools. It closed in 1980, and after years of neglect, the historic building was brought back to life as a senior center thanks to local citizens and county officials.

basis for the two pot-bellied stoves. A well was dug on the north side of the building. The school was originally one room. Later a second room was added with a hole in the wall separating the classrooms so teachers could check on the other classes. Some of the single male teachers lived with families in the neighborhood and returned home on weekends. Connie’s mother, Eunice Cowart (1914-2003), was a student at the school from age 6 to 13. His grand father, Homer Cowart (1889-1965), was head teacher for a number of years. His

1925), donated an acre of land for the school, and John’s friend A.S. Cantrell donated the other acre.

Noted historian and columnist Caro line Dillman (1927-2019) described Ocee schools in a 1986 article in the Alpharet ta/Roswell Review. At the turn of the last century, Ocee, located where State Bridge Road, Abbots Bridge Road and Jones Bridge Road come together, was a thriving community with two one-room schools, Bellview School and Fairview School. Later the Big Creek School was built, and the two one-room schools merged into it.

BILL LUSK/PROVIDED Summit Road resident Bill Lusk re searched the exact location of the 2 acres, which were granted for the Summit School, and installed a marker at each corner. This marker is at the southeast corner. Recent excavation on the property has revealed the likely site of the school.

Big Creek School burned down in 1930 and was replace by a new Ocee School the following year. Ocee School had five classrooms, and classes went from first through ninth grade. The school was closed in 1983 due to low enrollment.

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 bob mey@bellsouth.net.

great grandfather, John Cowart (1859-

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Fred Donaldson, last child born at historic farm, dies

Fred Hayden Donald son, 97, passed away on Oct. 17, 2022, at his home at Manor Lake Assisted Living, Athens, Georgia. He was born Sept. 22, 1925, to William Ab ner Donaldson and Nellie Naomi Collett of Dunwoody.

The youngest of seven children, Fred was the last child born in the front room of the historic home at Donaldson-Bannister Farm at the corner of Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Vermack Road. The circa 1870 home was built by his grandfa ther, William James Donaldson, after he returned from the Civil War.

Fred Donaldson attended Dunwoody School and Chamblee High School. He left school at the age of 16 to join the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a heavy equipment driver and defused bombs in the Pacific Theatre. He earned the rank of corporal.

After his tour of duty, he received his high school diploma from Chamblee High School. He learned to fly at DeKalbPeachtree Airport and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He and brother Fletcher drove to Stone Mountain in the 1940s to pick up granite and bring it to the construction site of Dunwoody Methodist Church. The granite was used for the basement, walkway and steps of the chapel that still stands.

Fred Donaldson worked as an auto mechanic. Later he started Donaldson Auto Electric, manufacturing starters

and alternators. His last job was with Rayloc, a division of Genuine Parts, where he supervised over 100 people remaking starters and generators.

Fred Donaldson’s bride of 75 years, Phyllis Irene Adams, passed away just two months and 13 days before him.

After Fred and Phyllis moved to Doug lasville, they were members of Midway United Methodist Church in Douglasville, where he led fundraising for the church. He was an active volunteer for the church, paving the parking lot, cooking BBQ & chitterlings for suppers and being head chef of Wednesday night suppers.

Survivors include two daughters: Teresa (Jim) Mackey of Ocala, Florida and Freda (Michael) Williams of Lexing ton, Ga.; 4 grandchildren, Jeff (Melissa) Mackey and their children Patrick and Bradley of Dunlap, Tennessee; Mela nie (Julian) Weber and their children Alayna, Hayden and Andrew of Rome, Ga.; Philip (Teresa) Mackey and their children Abigail and Sydney of Winder mere, Florida; and Karen (Jamie) Harper and their children Kate, Jackson, and Benjamin of Charleston, South Carolina.

Mr. Donaldson was a great storyteller and was always happy to share his memo ries of growing up in Dunwoody with family, friends, and Dunwoody Preservation Trust.

Graveside services were scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Prospect Cemetery, Chamblee. The Rev. Sam Newman of Douglasville and the Rev. John Donaldson of Augusta, Ga. officiated.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Midway United Methodist Church, 1930 Midway Road, Doug lasville, GA 30135.

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Submissions will be publicly announced on the above date at approximately 2:30 PM at the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004 (opening may be moved online due to public health conditions). The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the highest scoring Offeror whose proposal meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the request for proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting proposals from qualified firms specializing in design, layout, and installation of furniture to provide and install furniture at Milton Fire Station 42 in Milton, Georgia. All qualified proposals will receive consideration without regard to age, handicap, religion, creed or belief, political affiliation, race, color, sex, or national origin.

The request for electronic proposals for Milton Fire Station 42 – Furniture Vendor will be posted on the following websites the week of November 3, 2022: http://www.miltonga.gov or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

Katherine Coleman, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away October 23, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Helen Harris, 72, of Clarksville, passed away October 24, 2022. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Howard “Al” Rowe

Howard “Al” Rowe, 102, of Smyrna passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. A man of small stature but a commanding presence, Al lived by example serving God, his country and his family. He was a man of integrity and honesty with a strong belief in patriotism. Al served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in China with the Flying Tigers and retired as a Commercial Baker with Colonial Stores. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lewis Rowe; siblings, Wilma Rowe, James W. Rowe and Charles Rowe.

Survivors include his children, John Rowe of Lake City, FL, Howard (Vickie) Rowe of Hixon, TN, Russell (Terri) Rowe of Alpharetta and Sarah (John) Brock of Cumming; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and his long-time companion, Harriet Teichert.

Graveside funeral services, with military honors, will be held Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Highway; Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin Knowles, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away October 25, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Elizabeth Morley, 69, of Roswell, passed away October 21, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Robert O’Hagen, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away October 22, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Rose Webb, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away October 21, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Benjamin Winkler, 28, of Roswell, passed away October 24, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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