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New face, big ideas Phil Cranmer to join Milton City Council with ideas for viable commercial sector By AMBER PERRY | amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — In the four months leading up to his success on Election Day, Phil Cranmer says he knocked on about 1,000 doors, learning the needs and desires of the community. Cranmer, the only new face to Milton City Council who won in a contested race, defeated incumbent Councilman Rick Mohrig with about 60 percent of the District 3, Post 2 votes. Throughout several council meetings, Milton residents had vocalized their support of Mohrig – a man whose service to Milton predates its incorporation and continued with several terms as councilman. But, Cranmer, a 17-year Milton resident, said he felt good about his position in the race. “Based on the feedback and the conversations that I had with people, I really did feel like the messaging was resonating,” Cranmer told Appen Media.

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Phil Cranmer, who would later win the District 3, Post 2 seat, holds a sign outside of the Milton Public Safety Complex Nov. 7. He will be sworn in early January.

Alumni Officials guide transportation plan, jumpstart roundabout UGA flood City By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — With plans to adopt an updated Comprehensive Transportation Plan in December, the Milton City Council

discussed potential shifts in project priorities at its meeting Nov. 19. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan, drafted in 2009, is a long-range, multimodal transportation plan that assesses the city’s existing and future transportation

needs. The goals of the document are to help identify priorities, establish a relationship between local and regional expectations and support other city plans.

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MILTON, Ga. — Police arrested a Gainesville, Florida, man Nov. 15 who allegedly shoplifted more than $650 items from Walmart on Windward Parkway. When police arrived, a loss prevention officer showed surveillance footage of the man attempting to shove items into his backpack. As the suspect headed towards the exit, police detained the suspect who appeared to have been looking for an exit path. In the suspect’s bulging backpack, police found 28 DVDs and two Roku sticks. Police also found a firearm in his waistband, the incident report said. The suspect’s criminal history revealed he was a convicted felon for grand larceny out of Florida in 2016, the report said. The suspect was charged with felony shoplifting, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He was then transported to the North Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta.

Man defrauded of $10,000 in investment scheme MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man reported to police Nov. 17 he was scammed out of $10,000 after contacting what he thought to be customer service at a financial services company. The man told police he searched for the Robinhood customer service number and thought he spoke to someone with the company, where his money is invested online. He told police he later received a call from a man, stating that he needed to transfer money and then a phone call from a “supervisor,” who

collected some of his personal information concerning his Robinhood account. The man told police $5,000 had been withdrawn from his account and another $5,000 the day after, placed into an Ethereum cryptocurrency account. The man said he believed the actual Robinhood company had been notified and that it launched an investigation on his behalf, the police report said, but that he is still waiting for a response in his investigation. He told police he wanted to prosecute anyone responsible.

Police arrest suspect near victim’s home MILTON, Ga. — Police arrested an Atlanta man Nov. 18, who was reported to have attempted a burglary on Redd Road then crashed his car in a nearby ditch. Dispatch advised police at around 4 a.m. that the suspect was on a Milton man’s front porch, pulling at the screen door. The victim told police there were wet footprints on the side of his home. Police located the suspect, then his vehicle. The suspect told police he drank hours before the incident, then told police he has seven degrees and is an engineer. After conducting field sobriety evaluations, police determined the suspect was too impaired to have driven. Police also found two unlabeled and unmarked pill containers in the suspect’s vehicle, the incident report said. The suspect was charged with driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane, drugs not in original container as well as multiple felony possessions of controlled substances. He was then transported to the North Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta.

Officers arrest Duluth man for downtown hit-and-run ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police

arrested a 75-year-old Duluth man Nov. 11 who allegedly hit a vehicle on South Main Street before fleeing the scene. The victim reported the suspect struck his vehicle and then drove away. He said he and his two brothers tapped on the driver’s window and waved to get the suspect’s attention. The victim also said his brothers stepped in front of the suspect’s vehicle to stop him, but he allegedly hit them and continued driving, the report states. Security footage from surrounding businesses showed the alleged hit-andrun, but not the suspect hitting the victim’s brothers. The suspect was charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run and transported to the North Fulton County Jail.

Roswell fast-food chain burglarized ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell officer responded to a first-degree burglary reported at CAVA on Woodstock Road Nov. 17. The officer met with an employee of CAVA, who noticed one of the doors to the restaurant had been shattered when she arrived to work at 8 a.m. The employee said she found $600 had been stolen from the cash register and the safe in the rear of the business had been tampered with. She also said the last employee clocked out around 10:40 p.m. Nov. 16. The responding officer said the damage to the doors appeared to be pushed from the inside of the restaurant to the outside. The employee who met with the Roswell officer said CAVA corporate has access to all security camera footage. The responding officer was unable to locate additional cameras in the area and did not identify a suspect. The Criminal Investigations Division of the Roswell Police Department was notified by the responding officer.

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Jewelry Artisans celebrates 50-year anniversary with community By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Although the City of Dunwoody celebrates its 15-year anniversary at Brook Run Park Dec. 1, there is a pillar of the community with its 50-year anniversary already behind them. Jewelry Artisans, located in Ashford Lane at 4500 Olde Perimeter Way, was founded in 1973 by David Geller, a thirteenth-generation jeweler, who left his family business to strike out on his own. Geller, with a passion for custom design, opened his first little shop on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs just north of Mount Paran Road. After about 20 years in business, and three different locations on Roswell Road, Jamie Kresl joined the team as the store manager. In 2000, Kresl purchased the store with aspirations to add jewelry lines and expand the showroom. Eventually, in 2006, Jewelry Artisans moved to its current location at Ashford Lane, an outdoor mall near Perimeter Center. The warm, inviting studio and showroom has welcomed thousands of people in the past 17 years, earning Jewelry Artisans a reputation in the community. With over 500 five-star Google reviews, the store’s reputation in Metro Atlanta is overwhelmingly positive. Frankie Doughtie, a customer for 20 years, said she highly recommends Jewelry Artisans. “Wonderful people to work with and very talented and trustworthy,” she said. “I wouldn’t go anywhere else for all my jewelry needs.” Another customer, Ronda Powell, said

it only took one week to have a ring with a missing diamond repaired at the store. “They also helped design a new ring using stones from my deceased father’s ring that I can now wear in remembrance of him,” Powell said. “Highly recommend!” This year, Jewelry Artisans won Appen Media’s 2023 Best of Perimeter award for best jeweler in the shopping and commerce category, beating out Camelot Jewelers, Status Jewels and Dunwoody Diamonds USA. What’s more, the store placed in the top three for the Atlanta’s Best Award for jeweler, losing to Worthmore Jewelers in midtown Atlanta and Decatur. “As we look back over the past 50 years,” Kresl said. “We feel immense gratitude for the many friendships that have been forged, and the generations of families that we have been privileged to serve.” top

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A large part of Jewelry Artisans’ success can be attributed to the can-do attitude of owner Jamie Kresl. Like founder David Geller, Kresl’s passion for custom design hits home with clients looking to put their own unique spin on an item or seeking an unusual, non-traditional jeweler. “The team is so friendly and helpful,” customer Robin Adams said. “I just bought two amazing [and] very unique rings today, and they helped with my repair needs as well.” Kresl announced Jewelry Artisans’ once-in-a-lifetime sale Oct. 13, which was inspired by the family-owned business’ anniversary.

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University of Georgia alumni flood City Springs for Hairy Dawg By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Hundreds of families and Dawgs fans from Metro Atlanta packed into the City Springs Studio Theater Nov. 19 for Cookies & Cocoa with Hairy Dawg, an annual event put on by one of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s affinity groups — Women of UGA. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly optimistic after the Bulldogs defeated the University of Tennessee Volunteers 38-10 in their last conference game of the 2023 season. The annual Cookies & Cocoa event has become a tradition in many Metro Atlanta households, according to Women of UGA councilmember Mandy Rodgers. Women of UGA have put on the event every year since 2017. While last year’s event was held at Villa Christina in Brookhaven, this year’s event was held at City Springs for the first time. “We do try to look at the map and make it as central as possible, which is hard because we have such a big alumni group,” Rodgers said. The UGA Alumni Association cre-

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clude the event. While author and former wide receiver Malcom Mitchell has been a special guest reader in previous years, Rennie Curran and his daughter Eleana read their book, “What Does It Take To Be a Star?” Curran is a former professional athlete, three-time All-American at the University of Georgia and the chief executive officer of Game Changer Coaching. The Currans were asked how it felt to be able to share their motivational children’s book at an alumni event. “For me, it’s definitely an honor because UGA is such a big part of my life and a big part of how I’m able to pass on my experiences to her,” Rennie Curran said. “It felt good because I want to empower little kids,” Eleana Curran said. “…to tell them that there is a way to become what you want to become, as long as you put that work in.” C. Lee Zell, president of the University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors, was also in attendance. Zell joined Miss UGA 2023 Sarah Park and Chuck Kinnebrew to serve as special guest readers at different time slots throughout the day. “I came here with my daughter, and it was actually her first time meeting Hairy,” Alpharetta resident Dan Middleton said. “We got some great Christmas photos…this is a great event and its local.”

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Sheriffs enter boarding pact to alleviate jail overcrowding By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is housing Fulton County Jail inmates as the Atlanta facility on Rice Street struggles to manage a 100,000-case backlog and overcrowding. Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman and Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat signed an agreement in April that allows up to 70 male Fulton County inmates to be boarded at the Forsyth County Jail on Veterans Memorial Boulevard.

“Fulton County’s court system is suffering a 149,200-case backlog from COVID-19 induced court closures, which, at times, has caused the Fulton County Jail to reach and exceed its maximum capacity,” the agreement reads. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office pays $75 per inmate each day they are accommodated. The cost covers meals and medical services. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Stacie Miller said the Forsyth County Jail housed 23 Fulton inmates in August, 26 in September and 23 in October.

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Alpharetta mayor chides CID official for favoring Forsyth County proposal By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin called out True North 400 Executive Director Brandon Beach Nov. 6 for what he views as working to promote business in Forsyth County. In an October interview on Atlanta Community Profiles with Lou Wieland, Beach shared his anticipation of a National Hockey League arena at The Gathering at South Forsyth, a venue that Alpharetta had been seeking to help revitalize its North Point Corridor. At the Nov. 6 City Council meeting, Gilvin issued a statement about Beach’s comments during the interview. Gilvin noted Beach serves as vice chairman on the Fulton County Development Authority, and he questioned why an official who supports economic development in North Fulton would encourage a project in Forsyth County. “It’s very frustrating,” Gilvin said. Beach also serves in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 21 which includes North Fulton and parts of Cherokee County. His district lies within a stone’s throw of The Gather-

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ing. In an Oct. 25 email to Beach, the Alpharetta City Council and city staff, Gilvin questioned why the executive director publicly expressed support for a development outside of True North 400’s boundaries. True North, a community improvement district, represents businesses and commercial property owners in a band that roughly follows Ga. 400 from Mansell Road north to McGinnis Ferry Road through Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton. The businesses tax themselves to help fund economic development initiatives within the CID’s boundaries. “Could you please explain to me why you are pushing for an enormous economic development project outside of the CID district which would directly compete with commercial properties actually in the North Fulton CID and the City of Alpharetta?” Gilvin wrote in the email. As of Nov. 13, Gilvin said Beach has not responded to his inquiry. “Now, if he has a legitimate reason for working against our property owners, then I would expect him to at least share that with me,” Gilvin said at the Nov. 6 meeting. The Gathering at South Forsyth is a proposed $2 billion development on some 100 acres along Union Hill Road, Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ga. 400 in south Forsyth County. If approved, it is expected to produce more than 12,000 long-term employment opportunities, as well as 20,000 construction jobs during its 10-year development.

“We think we can support an NHL team and do very well with that,” Beach said in the interview. “So, we’re hoping to get that in the next few months. Hopefully an announcement will come soon on tha.” BRANDON BEACH True North 400 Executive Director The anticipated project has been billed as a major entertainment hub for Metro Atlanta since its unveiling at a Forsyth County Commission work session in April. Earlier this year, a Tweet by hockey anchor John Buccigross spurred rumors that an NHL arena would return to Atlanta. At the time, Alpharetta was speculated to be the destination, but now, the planned 750,000-square-foot arena at The Gathering could be the target. In September, the Forsyth County development also hired Senior Project Executive Frank Ferrara, who helped secure an NHL tenant when he administered the Arizona State University ice hockey program. In the Lou Wieland interview, Beach discussed his role as executive director of True North 400, and he said he hopes to see the arena deal come to fruition.

“We think we can support an NHL team and do very well with that,” Beach said in the interview. “So, we’re hoping to get that in the next few months. Hopefully an announcement will come soon on that.” Beach also noted the demand for walkable areas with retail and commercial components like The Battery Atlanta, Avalon and downtown Alpharetta, saying The Gathering could become a similar draw to the region. “It’s just a great way of life, and people want that,” Beach said. “They want that sense of place, if you will, and a gathering spot. And I think that’s what that development up there in Forsyth will do. It’s not in Fulton County, but it’s right on our line.” In an email to Appen Media, Alpharetta Economic and Community Development Director Kathi Cook said the city cannot forecast the economic impacts that a professional arena would have on Alpharetta without a specific proposal from a developer. But, Cook said the development of Truist Park in Cobb County and the Deer District in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, demonstrate how arenas “can spur revitalization and mixed-use development of immediately surrounding properties and positively impact the community.” Cobb County officials reported The Battery Atlanta, the development that includes Truist Park, grossed $38 million in tax revenues in 2022. The development grossed more property tax income than Cobb County’s residents. Beach did not return Appen Media’s repeated requests for comment.

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Café serves community in downtown Alpharetta By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The family-owned Warm Waves Coffee House on North Main Street serves as a gathering place with an intentional and curated menu for the Alpharetta community. Some 15 years ago, Milton resident Kenny Libby said his wife Shawn gifted him a coffee roaster for Father’s Day, and he began sampling different beans and coffees. “It was just such a difference between what you buy at the grocery store and roasting fresh coffees,” Kenny Libby said. “It kind of became a personal hobby of mine. I just loved it.” Initially, Kenny Libby shared the coffee he roasted at home with friends and family. But, when his daughter Brooke needed to fundraise for a World Race gap year mission trip, she thanked those who donated with coffee. The Libbys then set up shop at the Alpharetta Farmers Market in 2018 and soon found success. “The next year, we signed up, and we built an espresso bar and then stepped it up and started making espresso drinks and more offerings, and it just became really popular,” Kenny Libby said. With a proof of concept, he said the family purchased a commercial coffee roaster that year to be housed in a building he owns in Norcross. Throughout 2019, he was trained through the Specialty Coffee Association and received his professional roasting certification.

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City of Milton firefighters will be cooking up and serving delicious pancakes! Come visit with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole! Please help our firefighters serve our community by bringing a new, unwrapped toy! All are invited to eat a pancake breakfast, but if you would like to visit Santa, please make a reservation at miltonga.gov/pancakes For questions regarding this event, please contact Community Outreach Manager Emily Salerno at emily.salerno@miltonga.gov

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Continued from Page 1 The plan received an update in 2016, and now, a second overhaul is underway. Engineering Project Manager Rob Dell-Ross presented community input Monday evening, which had been shared at an October council work session, as well as an exhaustive project list, price tags and the associated funding sources. Short-range projects are funded by the projected $36 million in Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax II, or TSPLOST II, passed by voters in 2021. Projected funding Projects are broken into funding tiers, Dell-Ross said, based on Fulton County guidelines that advise cities to program 85 percent of projected revenue into Tier 1, 15 percent into Tier 2 and another 15 percent into Tier 3 if extra transportation dollars are available after delivering the entirety of the preexisting projects. “We had to make some assumptions for our financial framework for our TSPLOST II list,” Dell-Ross said. He presented more than 20 shortrange projects funded by TSPLOST

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Milton Engineering Project Manager Rob Dell-Ross explains an exhaustive list of projects set for the new Comprehensive Transportation Plan at the City Council meeting Nov. 20. A draft of the plan, as part of a second update, will be posted on the city’s dedicated webpage for the project before its adoption in December. II as well as mid-range and long-range projects that predict funding from future TSPLOST referendums. Councilman Jan Jacobus suggested prioritizing improvements to Bethany Bend, from Ga. 9 to Morris Road, an $8 million mid-range project set for TSPLOST III. Jacobus and Councilman Rick Mohrig shared the concern of future traffic funneling onto Bethany Bend.

Because the budget is constrained, Dell-Ross said the council would need to trade projects from one list to another. But, Mayor Peyton Jamison cautioned that trading any of the big-ticket TSPLOST II items, improvements to Cox Road intersections and improvements along Redd Road, could stall addressing major traffic safety issues. “Y’all are gonna be busy,” Jamison said. Bicycle priority As part of the plan update, DellRoss also described policy considerations for a bicycle priority network. He emphasized the network would not entail bike lanes “everywhere,” but rather lanes on one or two of the corridors. “One thing that came up very commonly in our input, both in survey and in person, was bicycle safety — not just if you’re the bicycle, but if

Celebrate: Continued from Page 3 The anniversary sale made half of the store 50 percent off, including discounts from 10 percent to 40 percent in other areas of the store from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4. Kresl said he extended the 50-year anniversary sale to Nov. 11 because of the excitement it generated among his clients and employees. Also, some of Jewelry Artisans’ loyal customers were not up to date on the store’s Instagram page, @jewelryartisans, and requested an extension. While the store’s showroom typically has four or five clients perusing the selection, the anniversary sale brought dozens of people to the Jewelry Artisans’ collection of unique and traditional designs. “It was just an overwhelming success,” Kresl said. “We were very, very busy, probably busier than we’ve ever been outside of Dec. 23.” Kresl said Saturdays were the busiest days of the sale. The trusted jeweler is known for resizing rings, replacing watch batteries, restringing pearls and replacing necklace

you’re the driver working with them,” Dell-Ross said. He said the bicycle component of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan might also recommend more education and additional signage, based on data from Strava and the city’s focus groups. Dell-Ross also suggested a Vulnerable Road Users ordinance, which is an expansion of the state law that requires drivers to provide a 3-foot buffer for cyclists. Prior to its adoption in December, a draft of the new Comprehensive Transportation Plan will be posted on the city’s dedicated webpage. In other matters Nov. 20, another roundabout is on its way in Milton at Bethany Road and Providence Road. Currently, the area is an all-way, stopcontrolled intersection where 26 car accidents have been recorded over a five-year period. The City Council approved nearly $300,000 in land acquisitions for the single-lane roundabout project. One of the six parcels is more than 33,300 square feet in city-owned, bond-funded greenspace to be reimbursed through TSPLOST. Also at the meeting, the City Council officially declared the 2023 general municipal election results to be incorporated into the city’s permanent minutes. City Manager Steve Krokoff, who also serves as the city’s election superintendent, certified the results Nov. 14. Certification involves submitting a form to the Secretary of State outlining the number of ballots counted for each of the Post 2 candidates. clasps. They are also skilled in transforming heirloom family rings into new pieces and turning small diamonds into earrings. The store is uniformly praised in the Metro Atlanta community for their ability to update pieces and reset diamonds, making them a reliable choice for those looking to revamp their jewelry. Kresl was able to preview some new offerings on the horizon at Jewelry Artisans before the start of the holiday season. As a part of Kresl’s passion to offer unique, unusual and custom items in the showroom, he has followed the growing trend of lab-grown diamonds. “Lab-grown diamonds are taking off big time,” Kresl said. “I would call us one of the leading suppliers of lab-grown diamonds for... everything.” Kresl says the possibilities for labgrown diamonds are virtually endless, but they are primarily used for engagement rings and fashionable jewelry. “Whether it is a simple solder, an extensive restoration, a watch repair, pearl restringing or appraisal, we treat all of your jewelry with the utmost level of care,” Kresl said. “Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be your personal jeweler.”

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McKinley, Shawn, Kenny, Woods and Brooke Libby smile outside Warm Waves Coffee House Nov. 17 on North Main Street in Alpharetta. The family-owned coffee shop opened its doors in 2021 after testing the waters at the Alpharetta Farmers Market.

Coffee: Continued from Page 8 “Our goal when we started this was to become wholesale coffee roasters,” Kenny Libby said. ”Our plan wasn’t to open a coffee shop. At the end of 2019, we felt pretty good about the quality of our coffee that we were roasting, and we felt comfortable starting moving past just friends and family with the coffee and start selling it to the general public.” The new business venture hit a hurdle when the COVID-19 pandemic forced Warm Waves to close its existing accounts. But, on the way home from the last Alpharetta Farmers Market of the season, Kenny Libby said he and daughters Brooke and McKinley spotted a former day spa for lease at 52-A N. Main St. “We signed the lease in December of 2020 and then built out the place and opened up in August of 2021,” Kenny Libby said. Warm Waves serves the standard fare of tea and espresso in traditional sizes, but guests can also sample seasonal drinks crafted by the shop’s baristas, including bourbon butterscotch, sweet potato pie and fall spice. “I think, in general, we are just really proud of our sauces and our syrups, and I think that sets our menu and our coffee apart in a lot of ways,” Brooke Libby said. Brooke Libby now works as a barista and manager at the Alpharetta coffee shop. She is also set to become manager of Warm Waves’ forthcoming

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Menus, hours and more information can be found at warmwavescoffee.com. second location in Suwanee. She said the shop’s fan favorite flavor is the beehive, a combination of cinnamon, vanilla and honey, but its lavender and vanilla flavor is a popular summertime choice. “When we opened this place up, I think, above all else, we wanted this to be a space where people could come and gather and spend time together and have good conversation,” Brooke Libby said. The sourcing of Warm Waves’ coffee is also a priority. Kenny Libby said the shop works with small farmers to cut the middleman and maximize profits for the small-scale operations. The coffee shop works with an eighth-generation Honduran coffee farming family, a boutique partner in Nicaragua and a family-operated Ethiopian company. Beyond the coffee, Shawn Libby said Warm Waves serves a variety of fresh pastries in partnership with St. Germain Bakery in Atlanta. The shop also employs an in-house chef who prepares blueberry muffins, orange cardamom cake, quiches and egg bites. “We try to incorporate a little bit of everything so people can have something nice to eat, excellent coffee, great atmosphere, positive vibes, good community,” Shawn Libby said. “And our goal is, really, to partner with local, family-owned businesses as well. That’s really important to us because we’re a family-owned business.”

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Continued from Page 1 Mohrig’s supporters were mostly acting in his defense, as he had come under fire in recent months for various matters, some related to Milton’s effort to run its own municipal election. But, the campaign against Mohrig was also fueled by Alpharetta-based blog Milton Coalition and Milton Families First, an independent expenditure committee whose objective was to influence election outcomes, and in this case, make sure Mohrig lost. While the committee believes it played a significant role in securing Cranmer’s win, the councilman-elect said the only people involved in his campaign was his consultant. “The only thing that Milton Families First and I had in common is Rick was

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people to come out to make commercial business viable. A couple of business owners told him there was a demand for later operating hours. “But, ordinances preclude them from being able to capitalize on that,” Cranmer said. “Perhaps, that’s an opportunity.” Right now, Milton city code prohibits bars. For a while, Billy Allen’s was the lone limited food service restaurant in Milton open until 2 a.m., a business that had a 70-30 alcohol-food ratio. Last October, dozens of Allen’s supporters sparked a protest of greater alcohol restrictions. Like the year before, the City Council allowed him to renew his license under the same terms it was originally granted. But, Allen didn’t renew his business license by the March deadline, and the piano bar in Crabapple closed. “What we want to encourage is an experience where you come, you park the car, and then you spend the rest of the evening there,” Cranmer said. Community input Across all three districts, Cranmer said he heard a need to mitigate traffic congestion. Because Milton tends to be a cut-through for people from other municipalities, he said cross-jurisdictional collaboration might be one solution. Cranmer, who serves on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,

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Balancing needs, wants and stuff These times are interesting. Sometimes – well actually, often – I catch myself feeling overwhelmed with “stuff.” Much of the “stuff” seems out of my control which is frustrating. However, perhaps RAY APPEN an equal amount Publisher Emeritus usually is within my control because I am the one who created it. Sometimes I try to step back and organize what all this “stuff” is really. So, we have “obligations” – like, for example, promises I have committed to like doing work or paying a bill, attending a meeting, or working in the yard etc. Then there are “needs” – stuff that might include going to the dentist or getting that 5-year colonoscopy. These differ from those “wants” though and while “wants” one would think should not be stressors, if you comingle those with the promises, obligations, and needs, collectively they usually create the big “S” – stress. My sister’s 16-year-old daughter has recently been having health issues; she can’t hold food down and gets excruciating pain in her gut area. Like, she hasn’t really eaten in the last three weeks and has been

in the ER at least three times but possibly four times or more. They still can’t identify with any degree of confidence what the problem is. Mind you – she lives in Boston and is being treated in one of the best hospitals in the country. So where is the connection between all “my stuff” and the health problems of my niece? Well, which connection should I throw out there? The default “connection” is going to have to be that we all struggle with life and that today’s “life” may just be the most difficult ever. All it takes is to turn on the TV or go to your news-source online and experience a tidal wave of datapoints all converging on your brain and body simultaneously. Nothing is static. Everything is changing / evolving – continuously. You don’t know what is true. You don’t know who is honest. You don’t know who to trust. We-are-drowning in information that we cannot process. And this is even before that other tidal wave has arrived at scale – AI. In 1971 – over 50 years ago - social scientist Herbert Simon (who would win the Nobel prize in economics in 1978) wrote the following: “In an information-rich world, the wealth of information means a dearth of something else: a scarcity of whatever it is that information consumes. What informa-

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The history of cattle in North Georgia – a beefy business The cattle industry is possibly Georgia’s oldest agricultural pursuit dating back to the Georgia Colony established in 1732 by King George ll. The colony, the last of the original 13 American colonies, BOB MEYERS was governed durColumnist ing its first 20 years by the Georgia Trustees, appointed by the king. One of its key members was General James Oglethorpe who spent ten years in Georgia. Among the inducements to attract settlers from Europe to the colony was an offer of free passage, land and cattle. Even though agriculture is no longer the largest employer in the state, cattle have played an important role throughout the ups and downs of our agrarian history. Today the Georgia cattle industry is big business. Cattle are raised in all 159 Georgia counties. Beef cattle is the fifth largest commodity produced in Georgia after poultry, cotton, peanuts and timber. According to the Georgia Cattleman’s Association, there are approximately 15,000 cattle producers in the State, most of which have fewer than 100 head, yet, according to the US Department of Agriculture farmers raised 478,000 head of beef cattle plus 92,000 milk cows in 2023. Cattle farm revenue, or gate value, is about $658 million according to the USDA. The North Georgia Cattleman’s Association is one of 75 county and area cattlemen's associations in the state. The goal of the organization is to protect and preserve the state’s cattle heritage. For more than ten years until his retirement last year, Billy Martin was president of the North Georgia association. At one point he was the largest cattle operator in the area with more than 200 head of Hereford beef cattle on rented land and on his 100 acre farm, or ranch, in the Free Home community where North Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth counties come together. He calls his farm Sunset Ridge. Like many cattlemen, Billy took to cattle raising after other successful careers. Initially he spent 20 plus years with Hewlett Packard in management and sales. Wanting to go into business for himself, Billy bought a small company with four employees in 1983 called Southern Staircase which he sold twelve years later with 180 employees. He started in the cattle business in 1987 with little knowledge but with the same passion to succeed that served him so well previously.

The Sunset Ridge logo has been well known in the local cattle industry for more than 20 years. Billy is partial to Hereford cattle, a meat breed originally from Herefordshire, England because they are strong, hardy and known for their longevity. Many live and produce calves beyond the age of 15 years. They are docile and easy to raise, and their meat is tender. They are about the same weight and height as the popular Angus breed, 1200 to 1500 pounds for cows and 2000 to 2300 pounds for bulls. The breed is known for ease of calving and excellent mothering abilities, all characteristics that make them profitable to raise. They are generally red/brown and white with white faces. They can be horned or hornless (polled). In 2011 one of Billy’s bulls won a national championship. “I love that breed,” he says. Billy raises only registered heifers. (Female cattle who have yet to give birth. Once a heifer has her first calf, she is called a cow.) Registered cattle are like cattle with pedigrees. Papers that come with registered cattle tell a great deal about the actual animal you own or are thinking of purchasing. Those papers trace the ancestry back through several generations and make it possible to breed cattle to achieve specific characteristics. Billy became an expert in Hereford genetics, a science which has been responsible for “a lot of changes under the skin where the meat is,” says Billy. He explains that through genetic testing and artificial breeding, “we can produce bulls that can reproduce parts of the body that will carry on to generations of offspring.” This, he explains, has resulted in a quantum leap in the amount and quality of beef under the skin. “More of the meat is marbled and graded prime,” he notes. “Cattle genetics is the most rewarding part of my career and the most profitable part of my business.” Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

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Billy Martin stands by a display of just a few of the many awards he has won for his high quality registered Hereford cows and bulls.

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HOLIDAY HOP N SHOP

What: Take advantage of the free shuttle, running from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., as you browse for handcrafted items for everyone on your list at four unique markets. The shuttle, running every 15 to 20 minutes, will bounce around the Alpharetta Christmas Market at Innovation Academy, the Heartfelt Holiday Gift Market at the Alpharetta Community Center, the Santa Paws Market at The Hamilton Hotel and the Holiday Market at Avalon. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, times vary Where: Various locations in Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE & TREE LIGHTING What: Enjoy caroling, sweet treats, crafts, hot cocoa and cheer to usher in the holiday season. Santa will also be at the event, with complimentary photos. The tree lighting will take place at dusk with holiday singalongs from local choirs. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-6 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: miltonga.gov

HOLLY JOLLY BLOCK PARTY

What: The Holly Jolly Block Party is a celebration for the whole family and marks the start of the North Fulton holiday season. The event will feature the lighting of the Johns Creek 40-foot Christmas tree, holiday market and displays, Santa Claus, an Elf Zone with games and activities, live music, food trucks, live llamas and college football on TVs. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 4-8 p.m. Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL UMC CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT SHOW

What: The sixth annual show hosted by Roswell United Methodist Church will feature more than 100 small boutique businesses in a festive outdoor and indoor setting. Shop from artisan jewelry and food, bath and beauty products, trendy clothing, unique art, and home and holiday

SPARKLE SANDY SPRINGS 2023

What: Sparkle Sandy Springs is a holiday celebration with twinkling lights and a nighttime parade. The evening kicks off with live music by The Rupert’s Orchestra and snowflakes falling on City Springs. Explore the Sparkle Village, Gift Market and enjoy new attractions including the Sparkle Wonderland and Skate City Springs. The parade kicks off at 6 p.m., and the evening concludes with a menorah and tree lighting. When: Sunday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. Where: City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov/sparkle-parade

decor. There will be food selections in the cafe from local Roswell restaurants, a bake sale, a raffle and a Giving Tree, a donation tree to raise money for youth missions. When: Friday & Saturday, Dec. 2-3, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 95 Pratt Street, Roswell More info: rumc.com/christmasgcs

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ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

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Prince. Accompanied by her handsome escort, Clara enters a fantastical new world now taking shape about them, the Land of Snow. At the conclusion of the festivities, Clara and her Prince are bid a happy farewell as the dancers wave goodbye to the fantasies that must fade away with her dream. When: Until Dec. 3, times vary Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: $27-$50 More info: sandyspringsga.gov

PANCAKES WITH SANTA

What: Every year, Milton firefighters cook and serve breakfast with pancakes and bacon. At this free event, guests can also visit with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole to prepare for his big day. Registration is not required to attend and eat a pancake breakfast, but to visit Santa, please make a reservation for a 15-minute window. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 44, 13690 Ga. 9, Milton More info: miltonga.gov

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

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characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. When: Dec. 1-17, times vary Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $28 for adults; $20 for students; $15 for children More info: stagedoortheatrega.org

CHRISTKINDLMARKET ROSWELL

What: The first annual Christkindlmarket will be set up for your holiday season on the front lawn of Bulloch Hall with authentic food, crafts, drink and activities. When: Until Dec. 24, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell More info: roswell-christkindlmarket. com

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT BROOK RUN PARK

What: Holiday Lights returns for a fourth year with a self-guided walkable display, ceremonial lighting, free hot cocoa and concessions from Top Job Beverages and DonutNV Atlanta. When: Dec. 1-31, 4-8 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

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CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Date:

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6:00 P.M.

Location:

Milton City Hall – Council Chambers 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2540

On the date and time, and at the location stated above, the Design Review Board shall conduct a public hearing to consider the following applications for Certificate of Appropriateness. 1. Demolition Plan Review: A.

Address: 12880 New Providence Road Applicant: Scott D. Reece/Brumbelow-Reese & Associates, Inc.

Address: 15605 Thompson Road Applicant: Constantin Cheiaua/Ikon Builders, Inc.

Address: 385 Wigton Drive Applicant: Patrick Fearon

Request for Proposals Asset Management Software Solution

Invitation to Bid Installation of Emergency Equipment - Police Vehicles

RFP NUMBER 24-PW02

ITB NUMBER 24-PD01

Proposal Due Date: December 20, 2023, by 2:00PM Local Time

Bid Due Date: December 13, 2023, by 2:00PM Local Time

Electronic submission via: www.miltonga.gov

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.

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 bids. If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.

The City of Milton is requesting proposals from qualified firms provide an Asset Management Software Solution. All qualified proposals will receive consideration without regard to age, handicap, religion, creed or belief, political affiliation, race, color, sex, or national origin.

The City of Milton is requesting bids from interested parties to provide installation services for emergency equipment on multiple police vehicles. All qualified bids 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 RFP 24-PW02, Asset Management Software Solution will be posted on the following websites the week of November 22, 2023:

The request for electronic bids for ITB 24-PD01, Installation of Emergency Equipment - Police Vehicles will be posted on the following websites the week of November 22, 2023:

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Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season

135 MANOR LAKE COURT SOLD WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

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