Milton Herald - February 27, 2025

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EAGLES 89, JAGUARS 55

Milton boys dominate Jaguars

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga — The Milton boys secured the third seed in Region 7 of 5A after a 89-55 home win over Seckinger High School Feb. 14.

After a tough two-game stretch,

defeating Roswell in overtime Feb. 7, then losing in the region tournament to Lanier Feb. 13, Milton came in highenergy and ready to play.

Point guard Josh Dixon led the effort with 27 points and six assists, driving to

See DOMINATE, Page 21

Milton senior Daniel Ogunyemi posts up against Seckinger’s Andrew Mason at Milton High School Feb 14.

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EAGLES 82, HORNETS 26

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The Milton girls basketball team celebrates the first back-to-back region titles in program history after an 82-26 home win over Roswell Feb. 14.

Milton girls take 5A region championship

By ANNABELLE REITER

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MILTON, Ga — The Milton girls kept the Region 7, 5A basketball title at home Feb. 14, winning the championship for the second straight season with a home win over Roswell , 82-26.

The Hornets struggled to break through an Eagles squad determined to hold stiff on defense. Sophomore Harms Mulkey led the Hornets with 6 points.

Milton senior Raygen Lewis held Roswell’s leading scorer, Eve Buckley, to 5 points, shooting 1-9.

In another display of scoring distribution, four Eagles made it to double figures.

See EAGLES, Page 17

New law forces Fulton County to take a guess at 2025 tax rate

By SARAH DONEHOO newsroom@appenmedia.com

ATLANTA — Nearly five months before they will have accurate numbers to support it, Fulton County commissioners approved an estimated rollback tax rate for property.

Speaking to commissioners Feb. 19, Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore said new legislation this year requires local governments to certify an estimate reflecting a property tax levy that will bring in the same revenue as last year. The Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s Office has set March 1 as the deadline for the estimate.

Generally, the rollback rate is published near summer, when governments have a better idea of current property values.

“We have no information with which to make a calculation,” Whitmore said.

In most years, cities and counties record increases in property values, so maintaining the same tax rate as the prior year brings in more revenue. By law, governments must calculate and publish a rollback tax rate – expressed as a mill levy – that would bring in the same amount of revenue as the prior year, factoring in the increase in property values.

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Drugs discovered on man during processing at jail

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 39-year-old Kennesaw man was accused of attempting to bring drugs into the jail Feb. 7.

Police stopped a vehicle about 2 a.m. on southbound Ga. 400 after it failed to maintain its lane while entering from Mansell Road, according to an Alpharetta police report. The vehicle was reportedly leaving a nearby hotel where several drug arrests have been made.

Before the stop, the officer had been called to the hotel where someone was reported to be using drugs in the restroom.

The officer noticed the vehicle at the hotel while investigating the report. A woman had left the vehicle, entered a hotel room and departed about 10 minutes later.

During the traffic stop, a 37-year-old Sandy Springs woman who was driving the vehicle said she had visited the hotel. The Kennesaw man was sitting in the passenger’s seat.

The officer confirmed the woman’s license was suspended. The officer smelled the faint odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, according to the report, and a K-9 was called to sniff the exterior of the vehicle.

The K-9, whose name is Suche, allegedly indicated there were drugs inside.

The officer notified the woman of the dog’s alert, and she said there was a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle.

A search revealed marijuana in the woman’s jacket and nine-and-a-half Xanax pills under the man’s seat, according to the report.

At the jail, 6.5 grams of cocaine reportedly fell from the man’s body during a strip search.

The woman was charged with failure to maintain lane and driving while license suspended.

The man was charged with possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, possession of cocaine and crossing guard

— Jon Wilcox

Authorities locate vehicle reported stolen in Roswell

ROSWELL, Ga. — A 38-year-old Roswell woman reported Feb. 5 that her ex-boyfriend sent her threatening messages and stole her Audi Q5.

An officer said the woman reported that her ex-boyfriend was threatening her over text while she was attempting to have him return her vehicle.

The woman said she purchased the vehicle last October for $6,500, and the officer confirmed the car was registered in her name.

The victim said she was in rehab for several weeks before New Year’s, and her ex refused to return her vehicle.

After listing the vehicle in regional crime databases, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle Feb. 7 and towed it to an auto body shop in Canton.

The case was cleared Feb. 13 after the victim declined to press charges.

— Hayden Sumlin

Vehicle burglary reported at Avalon parking deck

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Officers investigated a reported vehicle burglary at an Avalon parking deck Feb. 8.

An 81-year-old Cumming man told police someone had entered his vehicle at the luxury shopping center and stolen items, according to an Alpharetta police report.

The man parked his vehicle about 12:30 p.m. on the parking deck’s second floor. He returned about an hour later.

The man said he had locked his vehicle, but someone somehow opened the driver’s side door.

Items valued at more than $425 were reported stolen. They included a backpack, two knives, Leatherman tool, camping saw, fishing kit and compass.

Officers found no cameras near the location the man had parked.

The incident was classified as a felony entering an automobile.

— Jon Wilcox

Narcotics unit tracks man picking up drug shipment

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police arrested a 46-year-old man Feb. 7 for trafficking illegal drugs after catching him receiving a 20-pound shipment of marijuana from Josephine County, Oregon.

A Roswell Police narcotics detective said a sergeant with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office contacted him Jan. 31 about a large shipment of marijuana headed to an address in Roswell.

The detective said he contacted a local United States Postal Service security team, which held the package at its Old Ellis Road facility when it arrived Feb. 7.

The narcotics unit reported the box had been damaged, and marijuana was visible. The contents were later confirmed by a Sandy Springs K9 unit.

After securing a search warrant, officers documented the contents and repackaged them to be delivered to the intended address for an undercover operation.

A detective, dressed up as a USPS delivery driver, placed the box on the front porch of a vacant residence along Park Avenue while plain clothes officers conducted surveillance.

Eventually, a man driving white Jeep drove past the residence slowly after circling the area for some time. The detective said the driver parked in a garage one street over and approached the home.

After the man grabbed the box, authorities detained him as he was approaching his vehicle.

The detective said the man was identified with his Delaware driver’s license.

During a search of the man’s Roswell residence, officers said they found eight pistols and one rifle, which were “clean” and properly stored.

In the man’s Jeep, the detective said they found a Glock pistol and two THC vape pens.

Police transported the man to the North Fulton County Jail on an arrest warrant for drug trafficking.

Jail records show the man was released Feb. 9 on a $4,000 surety bond.

— Hayden Sumlin

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Milton approves property for conservation easement

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — A Birmingham Road residence can now take part in the Transfer of Development Rights program following unanimous approval Feb. 19 from the Milton City Council.

The residents plan to construct a new single-family home and use the existing structure as a guest house on the 6.7 acre, agriculturally zoned property at 2200 Birmingham Road.

The Transfer of Development Rights program allows for low density T2 districts or agriculturally zoned land to gain a conservation easement. The property is being recommended for the easement, due to a tree buffer along the roadway frontage, pastureland and a riding area with animals.

The easement comes with a reduced property tax revenue for the city and creation of a Transfer of Development Rights certificate, which can be sold as credits to developers, and limits future development on the land.

“It's just the biggest thing that they give up is the right to continue to subdivide or to sell it,’ Milton Zoning Manager Robin MacDonald said. “They can sell it in the future, but it has to remain in the same way of one lot, but they can't continue to subdivide, let's say, four or five lots in the future.”

Since June 2012, the program has encouraged a “voluntary redirection of future growth from areas where Milton wanted reduced development.”

This year, the City of Milton was recognized as a Tree City USA Community, for the 16th consecutive time.

The city will celebrate Arbor Day at

10 a.m. at Mayfield Park on Feb. 22. Community members can enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and donuts. There will also be crafts available for kids, as well as storytelling from Todd Williamson, branch manager from the Milton Branch Library.

Friends and families can also get in the Arbor Day spirit, by taking home willow oak tree seedlings to plant at home.

In another matter at the meeting, Director of Special Projects Bob Buscemi provided updates on “Destination Deerfield.” The project provides a vision for revitalizing city’s eastern commercial district along Ga. 9.

The district would consist of three subdistricts, North Deerfield, a T4 zone, Central and South Deerfield, a T5 zone, and Deerfield, a T6 zone. North Deerfield will be a general urban zone, with single-family detached and commercial buildings. Central and South Deerfield and Deerfield will feature public open space, public access trails and a parking structure.

Slides with vision boards were also presented to the council. The inspiration came from local destinations such as Avalon, Halcyon and Downtown Alpharetta.

Concern was brought from Carol Cookerly, Mayor Pro Tem, who said “how are we going to be different.”

“The whole idea of the sub districts is for them to maintain their own unique character,” Doug Hene, council member said.

Buscemi plans to present the “character” and population for each subdistrict at the next meeting.

“Destination Deerfield” is an ongoing project that will be updated on through the future.

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The City of Milton officially proclaimed Feb. 22 as Arbor Day. The city laid plans for a community celebration at Mayfield Park.

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Northern Ridge announces Eagle Scouts

NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton) announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

Eagle Scouts announced Dec. 30, pictured, from top left, are:

Ian Hirsch, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor classroom for Temple Kehillat Chaim, consisting of creating a level bed with pebbles and then placing AstroTurf on top, constructing benches and building a picket fence around the area.

Miller Payne, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the renovation of the campfire area by building six benches and a podium, painting the bell, gluing the fireplace back together and cleaning the fireplace area in the backwoods for Birmingham United Methodist Church.

Collin Scheffel, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was to create a picnic area at Providence

Park by clearing out an area, removing two old picnic tables and planters, and designing and constructing three picnic tables, and then mulching the area.

Davis Cantrell, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mount Pisgah Church, whose project was the design and construction of five large outdoor racks to hold the harness for the climbing tower and zipline located at Perimeter Church.

Carter Murphy, of Troop 69,

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sponsored by Alpharetta Methodist Church, whose project was disassembling an outdoor classroom and creating a full size 8’ by 8’ outdoor chess game along with containers to hold the pieces for New Prospect Elementary School.

Ahmad Tauha, of Troop 12, sponsored by the Muslim American Society Youth Center, whose project was the design and construction of three wooden recycling

stations for the Roswell Community Masjid.

Kaylee Henry, of Troop 100, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a wooden poster showing the fish in the pond, creating a fishing pole stringing station, constructing a fishing pole rack, and constructing two tackle boxes to increase fishing awareness and activity at Mayfield Park pond.

Madison Burch, of Troop 432, sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of five benches for the outdoor stage at Roswell North Elementary School and painting an existing wall in the playground, mulching the area and adding soil to the garden beds by the porch of the school.

David Delk, of Troop 3143, sponsored by The American Legion Post 25, whose project was the design, construction and delivery of a large outdoor wooden cabinet to hold dog food for Out Of The Way Community Corp. in Lakehills, Texas. This charity provides pet food for the homeless who have pets. David also collected pet food, pet bowls and blankets to stock the cabinet.

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Constituents grill congressman on intentions to check Trump

By AMRITHA JOSEPH newsroom@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — An overflow of District 7 residents stretched down the steps of Roswell’s City Hall Thursday, eager to challenge U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., about the Trump administration’s policies.

They came armed with queries on foreign policy, federal employee cuts and how presidential powers will be restrained.

McCormick, a decorated Marine and physician, shared where his views veered from that of the commander-inchief and other Republicans, but he was met throughout the 90-minute session with booing and cries of “Shame!” when he advocated for bipartisan solutions that would require Democrats’ cooperation.

Cumming resident Claudia GamlienCastro asked McCormick his stance on President Trump’s most recent declaration that Ukraine is responsible for the war that has ravaged its people. McCormick said the Trump administration wants to investigate how Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has used the $175 million in aid that the U.S. has provided Ukraine. About 67 percent of the congressionally approved funds were for defense-related priorities and 33 percent for nondefense priorities, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

The congressman said the war could have ended sooner if the European Union and U.S. had been more forceful. Given the cumulative European-U.S. GDP of roughly $47 trillion versus Russia’s GDP of $2 trillion, he said a Russian defeat could be realized rapidly through sanctions, undermining

Russia’s energy production, and by overwhelming weapon systems.

“I want Ukraine to win, and President Trump says he wants Ukraine to win… and by the way, this splits the Republican party down the middle,” McCormick said. “I voted for Ukraine support every single time.”

Given his ties to healthcare, the congressman fielded several questions about recent cuts executed by the Department of Government Efficiency, which has eliminated thousands of federal employee jobs since Trump’s inauguration. Specifically, the Associated Press reported the jobs of more than 5,000 probationary employees will be nixed at the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the Centers for Disease Control and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. HHS has not released a final number.

“Why is a supposedly conservative party taking such a radical and

extremist and sloppy approach to this?” one Canton resident asked.

McCormick said 10 percent of the CDC’s employees are probationary, and recent developments in AI will handle healthcare administrative tasks more efficiently at several health departments.

“The fact of the matter is there's going to be a downsizing of government,” he said.

Just as the Biden administration

made dramatic cuts to other aspects of federal spending, so too, the Trump administration is slicing through the budget, McCormick said.

No question garnered more audience applause than one posed by a Roswell resident, who said she was shocked when President Trump declared himself “king” in a recent social media post.

“Tyranny is rising in the White House, and a man has declared himself our king. So, I would like to know, rather, the people would like to know what you, congressmen, and your fellow congressmen are going to do to rein in the megalomaniac in the White House?”

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act would check presidential power by mandating Congressional approval of any new rule that impacts the economy by at least $100 million. However, it has yet to be passed, even by the previous Biden administration, McCormick said.

McCormick said he doesn’t think executive privilege should be as strong as it is, and he serves as the district’s direct representation in Congress.

“I don't want to see the president make all the decisions I don't. I don't want to see any president be too powerful,” he said.

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U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga. fields questions from constituents during a town hall at Roswell City Hall on Thursday. McCormick was asked about his stance on foreign policy, healthcare, and recent workforce cuts by the Department of Efficiency.

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Red Seal Craft Studio focuses on people behind the art

By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Red Seal Craft Studio in Roswell offers an escape for those eager to explore their inner creativity.

Crafters can enjoy do-it-yourself projects, like charm necklaces, bracelets, candles, charcuterie boards, custom hats and glass and shell art. Private workshops are also available for businesses, clubs and parties.

Owner Jeanie Pipitone says her personal favorite is the hand-woven chunky blanket workshop.

“They're so soft and cuddly, and anybody can do it,” Pipitone said.

Pipitone left her corporate career behind to take over the craft studio. Although she had never been to the studio, she decided to go out on a whim and become the new owner on Jan. 2.

“I admired it from afar,” Pipitone said.

Previous owner, Christy Jones, sent out an email to her subscribers asking if anyone would like to take over the gig, Pipitone took the chance,

You can now find Pipitone, along with her staff, greeting and helping visitors channel their inner crafter. A common theme among the staff is the love for people.

Employee Becky Williams said her favorite part of the job is learning about the people she meets.

“You always know how small this world is,” she said. “You really realize it when you interact with people, and you find out your interconnections.”

The craft studio allows for friends and families to gather and connect in a creative outlet.

“People come here, and they have fun, they feel good,” Pipitone said.

Katherine and Vivi Stoll visit the studio frequently to have their “mother-daughter dates.”

“Our favorite part is spending time together,” Katherine said.

Employees help facilitate the process from start to end, so that no matter the guest’s experience level, they can create something.

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owner, Red Seal Craft Studio

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Jeanie Pipitone began her journey as owner of the Red Seal Craft Studio on Jan. 2. Since then, she has learned that the people are her favorite part about the job.

Crafters gather to create art on a busy Saturday at the Red Seal Craft Studio in Ro swell. Guests can choose from projects like charm necklaces, bracelets, candles, charcuterie boards, custom hats and glass and shell art.

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“You don't need any experience, anybody can do it,” Pipitone said. “We provide all the materials, we provide all the instruction, so everybody can come, have fun and leave with something beautiful.”

As new owner, Pipitone’s visions for the craft studio incorporates ways to encourage friends and family to spend time together. She said almost no one comes in alone.

To help facilitate Pipitone’s visions, the craft studio will begin to bring in outside artists and specialty workshops. She wants her guests to have access to “workshops that people might not have a

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chance to do otherwise.”

First up is a four-week Mahjong workshop to be held every Wednesday beginning March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn how to play and the skills behind the game.

She also plans to “build retail,” by selling premade art.

“It brings people together to have fun, so if the people want it, I'll give it,” Pipitone said.

Visitors Katherine Stoll helps her daughter, Vivi, pick out a hat to customize at the Red Seal Craft Studio in Roswell.

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Kathryn is a certified physician assistant with over 22 years experience as a Dermatology PA and cosmetic dermatology.

Her specialties include general dermatology such as acne, eczema, rashes, hair loss, full body skin exams, abnormal growths etc. Kathryn also specializes in cosmetic dermatology including lasers, injectables, micro-needling, PRP, facial peels, sclerotherapy for spider veins and at home skin care.

As seen on TV –What is GentleCure™

In the last few months, I have received a lot of questions about GentleCure™ — a skin cancer radiation treatment that has been heavily advertised on television. In the past, most discussions about radiation treatments for skin cancer were initiated by me, the physician. GentleCure™’s marketing campaign has been so effective that even patients who do not have skin cancer are asking me about the treatment that they have seen on TV.

This superficial radiation therapy (SRT) treatment likely takes the technology a step farther than previous types of SRT by adding ultrasound imaging to help define the size and depth of the cancer and adjust treatment energies and settings. Technologically, GentleCure™ is likely a step forward compared with some prior radiation treatment devices. However, the way that the company has chosen to represent their technology is mercenary and misleading.

Accepting new patients.

I wanted to like GentleCure™. I enjoy the part of my job that is presenting different treatment options for my patients. When radiation is preferable over surgery, I get excited to bring it up. Some skin cancers such as superficial basal cell carcinoma are better treated with Mohs surgery in some instances, radiation therapy in others, cautery and scraping treatments at times and even creams such as Aldara™ or other treatments depending on numerous factors. The exact location, local anatomy, immune system status, details on the pathology report, and individual patient goals all factor into recommendations about what treatments to consider. Multiple excellent treatments are available, and one of the joys of my job is assisting patients in selecting the treatments that are right for them. As a Mohs surgeon, I take pride in discussing alternatives to Mohs surgery. I recognize the potential for conflicts of interest, and I cherish the times when patients and I have decided together on a non-surgical treatment. The motto of my Mohs surgery fellowship was, “Put the patient first” and doing so is what makes me feel whole.

Unfortunately, I find myself very disappointed in GentleCure™.

The name GentleCure™ introduces bias and attempts to sway patients towards this treatment in a way that the names “Mohs micrographic surgery,” “excision,” Aldara™ cream, Levulan® Keratick® and other treatments do not.

GentleCure™ has engaged in direct to consumer (DTC) marketing. The United States is one of the only countries in the world to allow DTC marketing of pharmaceuticals, and many physicians and I believe this is a mistake, often to the detriment of society and the patient. DTC is ethically questionable, foremost because of the potential to misrepresent a product and create a false first impression.

In my professional opinion, the GentleCure™ website misrepresents their technology, misleadingly contrasts it with Mohs surgery, and inadequately compares GentleCure™ with other alternative treatments. A few examples:

1. The website gentlecure.com states that “low amounts of x-ray energy” are used, but a typical dose is 50 gray. In contrast, a typical chest x-ray delivers less than a thousandth (<1/1000) of a gray of radiation. Fifty (50) gray is no small amount. It typically permanently kills adnexal structures (hair

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follicles and sweat glands), permanently changes the area’s ability to heal and carries the risk of actually causing cancer.

2. The website further states that surgery leaves wounds that result in “not doing normal activities” whereas with radiation “you do not need to skip normal daily activities.” However, GentleCure™ treatments are, according to their own website, delivered in separate sessions of typically 18 to 25 visits on 18 to 25 different days. Twenty separate doctor’s appointments for the treatment of a single cancer has the potential to interfere with normal daily activities, I would think.

3. I believe that most people’s primary interest in radiation is the potential to avoid a surgical scar. Again, the website is misleading. Instead of a statement in line with my clinical experience that the scarring after Mohs surgery is typically minimal and inconspicuous, the website focuses on the outliers stating, “scarring may need to be fixed with reconstructive surgery.” And for GentleCure™, the website states “There is no scarring.” This is not completely true. Yes, by definition, there is no surgical scar, but radiated skin is never the same. Post-radiation changes can include permanently lightening the treated area, causing noticeable redness or dilated blood vessels to develop, causing an abnormal texture as all hair follicles and sweat glands are eliminated, and sometimes leading to chronically irritated areas and even sometimes post-radiation ulcers that never heal. The website contrasts the unusual case of Mohs surgery with the best case scenario after radiation.

I could go on, as I disagree with much of how this company has decided to represent its product. I love doing research myself, and it saddens me when I learn that the patient trying his or her best to do their own research online is set up to fail by misleading websites and faulty information.

What is the verdict, and what is one to do?

Most patients prefer Mohs surgery over radiation treatments for most skin cancers because of the confidence of clear surgical

margins, the avoidance of numerous appointments for radiation, and the generally excellent cosmetic results achievable with Mohs surgery. However, individual factors such as cancer subtype, body location, tumor size, and personal goals may tip the scales toward one treatment or another. Moreover, Mohs surgery and radiation are just two of multiple options to be considered on a case by case basis. And, yes, despite my disagreement with how the technology is being marketed, I will absolutely continue to recommend it when it is the optimal treatment for my patients. The key to making the

best decision is to receive recommendations from a doctor who you trust, and to seek second opinions when needed. You should sense that your doctor is faithfully helping you navigate your current skin cancer, is happy to discuss alternatives and is also proactively discussing preventative options to decrease the incidence of future cancers. At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, I pride myself on providing patients with alternative treatment options even if provided by different physicians or specialties and will always answer a patient’s questions with honesty and integrity.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Fulton Science Academy won first place at the Future City Competition Finals in Washington, D.C., which took place from Feb. 15 to 19.

The Future City Competition promotes and improves students’ math, engineering and science skills.

The high school team competed against 67,000 students from 1,800 schools. The middle school team secured third place among 46 teams.

“Our students have demonstrated not only technical expertise but also resilience, teamwork, and a forwardthinking approach to global challenges,” said David Aiden, Head of School at FSA.

High school students, Alexandra K., Akshay M., Vivien N. and Imaan A., and middle school students Arvin R., Omav M., Shloka N., Ayaan S. and Zen N. were challenged with the theme “Above the Current.” Students were tasked with creating innovative solutions for the rising sea levels and climate change.

Beginning in September, the teams began using their creativity, engineering expertise and teamwork to create their projects. The team went on to defend their ideas among a panel of judges, including deans and professors from top engineering schools and executives from the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Deepwater Project Manager from Shell.

Each member of the high school team will be given a $10,000 scholarship, and the team will collectively earn $20,000. The middle school will be given $2,000 for Fulton Science Academy’s Future City Program.

“Winning the first-ever high school Future City Competition and securing a record-breaking middle school finish is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for engineering,” Aiden said.

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The Fulton Science Academy High School won first place, alongside the third-place victory for the middle school, at the Future City Competition Finals in Washington, D.C. which took place from Feb. 15 to 19. The middle school won third place

Taste of Alpharetta scheduled for May 8

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The 33rd annual Taste of Alpharetta will feature signature creations from more than 60 of the city’s best restaurants.

Scheduled for 5-10 p.m. May 8 in the city’s downtown, the signature culinary event will offer food samples for $1-$6. Admission is free.

Since 1991, Taste of Alpharetta has invited visitors to savor delicious food, live entertainment and community spirit. It unites the area's top chefs, local restaurants and food enthusiasts for an evening of culinary discovery.

Taste of Alpharetta has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as a premier regional event.

Janet Rodgers, president & CEO of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Taste of Alpharetta is an opportunity to show off the talent to local chefs and restaurants.

“It’s not just an event. It’s a celebration of everything that makes Alpharetta the dining destination it is today,” Rodgers said. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone to taste, enjoy and create lasting memories with us.”

Featured dishes include a variety of global flavors and hometown favorites. A variety of beverages will be served throughout the downtown area.

Four stages will feature the talents of local musicians. Children are invited to enjoy a family-friendly Kidz Zone with rides, games and challenge courses for all ages.

Amanda Musilli, City of Alpharetta community agriculture & sustainability services manager, said visitors can learn about where food comes from through hands-on activities, demonstrations and nonprofits at the Locally Grown area.

“We want to inspire a deeper appreciation for the people and organizations that make our food scene so special,” Musilli said.

Taste of Alpharetta is produced by the City of Alpharetta in partnership with the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau.

— Jon Wilcox

Event Details

When: 5-10 p.m. May 8, 2025

Location: Downtown Alpharetta

Admission: Free

Food Samples: $1-$6 per dish

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Black school’s legacy lives on in exhibition

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For Charles Grogan and other former students, the photos in the Bailey-Johnson School & Community Exhibit represent an opportunity to share their stories.

“It’s a pride you get from people knowing your history,” said Grogan, a 77-year-old Decatur resident who helped assemble the photos. “It’s a warm feeling that you touched someone.”

Hosted by the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society and the City of Alpharetta, the exhibit of about 100 photos will be on display in the Community Gallery at Alpharetta City Hall through April 18.

Grogan, began attending as a first grader in 1953 and graduated in 1965 as a senior.

The school was the first to offer a public high school education to Black students in Fulton County.

Pat Miller, president of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society, said the pictures offer a glimpse into life at the school and the community it served, shining a light on segregated education in

Alpharetta.

At a reception marking the exhibit’s opening on Feb. 13, former students met with visitors, joyfully recalling details about the school.

Two students of a second-grade class featured in a photo were on hand to offer insights. They pointed out the class clown and recounted where some of the students are now.

Another photo shows Grogan, who played on the varsity basketball team, making a jump shot.

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To donate photos to the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society, contact them at arts-culture@ alpharetta.ga.us or visit aomchs.org.

The photo has long been in Grogan’s possession, but showing it to others is a privilege, he said.

The Bailey-Johnson School was opened on Kimball Bridge Road in 1950 during a time when Black Fulton County district students had no options for public education at the high school level, requiring them to either enroll in private schools or in another district.

“They only received free public education through the seventh grade even though their parents paid taxes like everyone else,” Miller said.

The school was named after two local men, George “Hard” Bailey, a blacksmith who operated a shop on South Main Street in Alpharetta, and Warren Johnson, a Roswell resident.

Bailey donated the land for the school. Johnson, who was born into slavery, spent much of his life advocating for improved educational opportunities for Black students.

The school was closed in 1967 with the desegregation of public schools in North Fulton County.

Nancy Murphy, gallery coordinator, said although the school was unique in the opportunities it provided, it also was a full-fledged high school like any other.

Bailey-Johnson offered a variety of extracurriculars to enrich students’ lives from a drama club to varsity sports to a 4-H club.

When former students looked at the decades-old photos, many expressed a “tremendous love” for their time there, she said.

“They were deeply involved, just as any other school at the time,” Murphy said.

Miller, a 78-year-old Milton resident,

said segregation was still the law of the land when she was in high school.

But when she graduated in 1964, that had begun to change.

The year of her graduation also was the year civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi.

Miller said the exhibits’ photos show how important education was to the students at the Bailey-Johnson School. They also reveal the students’ humanity and individuality.

One particular photo of students carpooling in the back of a truck especially reveals how much the school meant to them, she said.

“You would really want to get an education to ride 30 miles to school and 30 miles back, hanging on in the open air,” she said. “These are really incredible people to me.”

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The Bailey-Johnson School’s first graduating class poses in their caps and gowns in 1954.

ALPHARETTA AND OLD MILTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Visitors scan photos featured in the BaileyJohnson School & Community Exhibit at Alpharetta City Hall during a reception Feb. 13. Former students mingled with visitors, sharing details about the photos.

JON WILCOX/APPEN MEDIA Photos in the Bailey-Johnson School & Community Exhibit are mounted on the wall at Alpharetta City Hall.

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Fulton County currently has a levy of 8.87 mills on the assessed value of property. One mill brings in $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of a property’s assessed value. So, a home assessed at $300,000 would bring in $3 for each mill levied against it.

While commissioners were flummoxed by the purpose of the new requirement, they voted 5-1 to set the rollback rate at the current real rate of 8.83 mills. An updated rollback rate will be published later this year when the Assessor’s Office assembles and releases actual property value figures.

County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand said the new law will require his office to entirely change the structure of the tax bills for property owners.

The new bills may have to include significant wording to explain how the rollback rate is determined.

“It has to be totally redesigned,” he said, adding that it will require more work for his department to reformat the bills.

“So, we have to gut everything that we have and start anew,” Ferdinand said. “All the paper we have in stock will have to be trashed, and that’s a cost.”

County Manager Dick Anderson said he anticipates county staff will be flooded with calls from confused residents after tax bills go out late this summer.

He called the March rollback tax estimate a “shot in the dark,” because it will be based on information yet to materialize.

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Freshman Aaleanna Milord and senior Londyn Walker scored 17 points each to lead the team. Junior Caroline Young chipped in 16.

Walker also notched six rebounds, eight assists and seven steals. Young hauled in five rebounds and three steals.

Milord said the team is now locked in for the state tournament. She discussed what went right to allow her to go off for five 3-pointers.

“In pregame shootaround I made sure I got my shot right, then when I kept making them, I got more confidence building up,” she said. “I think this is one of our best games this season because we were able to hype each other up.”

Milton head coach Julian Barfield agreed that the team is in good position in their development this season.

“We talk about the roller coaster all the time,” he said. “Traveling for tournaments and going on the road, it’s paying off and paying dividends. I’m excited for [the state tournament] to start.”

Despite the loss, Roswell takes the second seed to face off against Lassiter for the first round of the state tournament. Milton matches up against Sequoyah. top 20 centers in the state, adding to Milton’s alreadystrong post presence of senior Chassity McCammon.

Senior Londyn Walker led the team with active hands, with several steals and six assists. Walker was tied with Justice for a game-high in points with 14, building the team’s confidence with crossovers and showing off tough shot-making.

Strategy and Performance Director Steve Nawrocki presents updates on gathering information about Fulton County’s justice system during the second bi-monthly Board of Commissioners meeting at the Fulton County Government Center on Feb. 19, 2025.

Jail blitz progress

Also at the Feb. 19 meeting, the Fulton County Operational Report contained an update on the progress of gathering statistical information of its justice system.

Strategy and Performance Director Stephen Nawrocki said that complete and accurate information will take several months.

”I can say that we are moving as quickly as possible to conduct the assessment, prepare that report, analyze the findings and come up with (improvement) recommendations,” Nawrocki said.

The jail assessments are part of a continuing program from the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM) and the Fulton County

Sheriff’s Office to provide data for the capital improvement of its facilities.

Quality of the aging jails remains a concern for the Board of Commissioners and the public.

DREAM Director Joseph Davis said that since a budget of $3.2 million was approved for critical jail repairs and upgrades, seven of 11 housing units are completed and flooding has decreased, reducing the number of unavailable beds from 744 to 540.

Davis added that the backlog of work orders had generally decreased over a three-month period, using 1,794 in January to 1,661 in February as an example.

Ambulance access

The board discussed ambulance services in South Fulton to clarify their existing rules and regulations and identify options for people to best access their service.

Director of Strategy and Performance Management Mike Rowicki presented options including construction of a new emergency department in South Fulton, allowing cities to use fire department vehicles to speed up response times, and recommending that the Region 3 Council have yearly reviews of the service levels of providers.

Region 3 of Georgia consists of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.

“ One thing we want to be clear is that Fulton County does not have any direct contracts with ambulance service providers,” Rowicki said.

The city government is not responsible for the transportation of people in need of medical services. However, it is responsible for providing fast and efficient access to its services.

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Milton junior Caroline Young tips off against Roswell senior Taylor Carlson during the Region 7, 5A championship game at Milton High School Feb. 14.

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Bridging all of Milton’s babbling brooks

BOB MEYERS

The City of Milton may have fewer streams and creeks than some other communities in North Fulton, but more roads cross streams and creeks in Milton than in most other jurisdictions.

The City of Milton and the Milton Historical Society have been working for several months to increase public awareness of creeks and their importance to the well-being of the community by placing signage on stream overpasses. Thus far, four signs have been installed on two overpasses.

According to Milton Public Works Director Sara Leaders, signs will be placed on 10 stream crossings over the next few months, with additional signs later in the year.

“We want travelers to be aware of the waterways as a step toward appreciation of their importance,” Leaders says.

The 68 miles of streams, creeks and rivers in Milton are important for several reasons according to Milton Historical Society Board Member Jim Farris, who has been spearheading the Society’s participation in the signage project.

First, they can help define land lots and boundaries. They provide wildlife with food and water. They help irrigation and aid in the protection against floods. Through recreational fishing they can be a source of food.

Streams carry nutrients and other materials into rivers and lakes. They eventually feed into to the ocean.

Rivers and streams were the highways in the early days of our country. They provided fresh water for drinking, farming, livestock and transportation for people and goods because there were no decent roads. Settlements often were established adjacent to or near flowing water.

Creeks and streams are essentially the same thing, but creeks are generally smaller than streams.

The three principal streams locally are the Cooper Sandy Creek (sometimes erroneously called Copper Sandy Creek), Chicken Creek and Little River.

Cooper Sandy Creek flows from near Cambridge High School, through Lake Providence in Providence Park and feeds into Little River near Arnold Mill Road, for approximately 1.7 miles. It is entirely within Milton’s city limits.

Chicken Creek, named after a Cherokee Indian family named Chicken

The City of Milton will place 20 road signs on road crossings above 10 streams and creeks over the next few months. The reflecting signs will be 40 inches by 18 inches. Shown holding a smaller early version of the signs at City Hall are, from left, Milton Historical Society Board member Jim Farris and Milton Public Works Director Sara Leaders.

The 1.7-mile-long Cooper Sandy Creek is entirely within the city limits of Milton. Early pioneers often built homes and communities near creeks to take advantage of the benefits provided by the clean flowing water.

who lived near the creek in the 1830s, starts just outside Milton in Forsyth County. It runs through King Lake and along the Milton City Park and Preserve (formerly Milton Country Club) to join Little River near Atlanta National and Capital City golf courses, a distance of 2.5 miles. It is nearly entirely within the city limits and is the longest creek in

Chicken Creek was named after a Cherokee Indian family named Chicken who lived near the creek in the 1830s. The 2.5-mile-long waterway is the longest creek in Milton.

Allatoona on the Etowah River, which flows into the Coosa River and then into the Alabama River and the Mobile River into Mobile Bay which terminates in the Gulf.

Streams have state and city buffer zones. Buffers are natural areas adjacent to streams where development and construction are not allowed. Vegetation in the buffers stabilizes streams, provides land and aquatic habitat and reduces runoff. The state buffer starts at the water’s edge and extends 25 feet on land. The city undisturbed buffer begins on land where the state buffer ends and extends for another 25 feet. The city and state cooperate to protect our valuable waterways.

the city.

Both creeks flow into Little River which is a tributary of the Etowah River. Little River begins its 29-milelong journey at Freehome Road in Cherokee County, forms part of the Milton/Cherokee County line and runs roughly parallel to Birmingham Highway. It eventually flows into Lake

“Creeks were vitally important to the area’s early pioneers,” says Milton Historical Society President Jeff Dufresne. “The signage program is a very affordable public service and awareness project where the City of Milton and the Historical Society are outstanding working partners.”

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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Playing blind man’s bluff with no bumper guards

I used to play a game when I was growing up – most of us did – blind man’s bluff. We played it among friends, sometimes at sleepovers. The game is sometimes called blind man’s buff, but either title is pretty much the same.

One person put on a blindfold so he or she couldn’t see, and then walked around the room and tried to find the other people. Putting on that blindfold was an act of faith and trust –trust that no one would take advantage of you and faith that you could “see” with your hands, waving them in front of you like Robot in “Lost in Space,” back and forth “looking” for walls, doors, furniture and other obstacles in your path.

I’ll never forget how abusive Mr. Smith was to poor Robot; I always wished that Robot would turn around and cold-cock him.

Anyway, sometimes you navigated fine. Sometimes you bumped your head on a door frame. Occasionally you tripped and fell, but since you were being careful and moving slowly, rarely did you hurt yourself. I remember that there was always a lot of giggling and whispers. Since you could not use your eyes, you could only use your sense of hearing and, once you found someone, your sense of touch to divine who it was. As I said it was a fun game – at least for a while – and it had no consequences; there were no winners, no losers. No one got hurt. The blindfold came off after the game was over. No big deal. No so, today.

This morning, I got up, practiced my piano, then sat on the couch with my laptop open and waited – waited for some idea – something to write about , something to poke me in the ribs or jump up and say “hi.” It didn’t take long –about 15 seconds – a bit faster than usual. It plopped down

on my lap and said “write me.”

“Blind man’s bluff” is the who/what that came and visited from those very old files buried deep in memory. Today, it feels like we are in a giant game of blind man’s bluff, only this time, instead of just a game among a few friends, it is a game among countries.

Some of the players are friends. Some are not. Instead of a small, connected circle of players in a living room, this game is played across oceans, in the air, underground and in the clouds – and, of course, in the cloud. Instead of individuals, this bluff is played among armies and navies, led by generals and admirals, presidents and premiers, dictators and tyrants. There are no parents around. There are no adults in the room, no supervision. The floor is not carpeted.

Instead of walking around waving our hands in front of us to protect us – like Robot – we instead use sonar, radar, iron shields, air defense systems, B52s, MAD systems, listening systems, monitoring systems, cyber systems, early warning systems and more – all waving around in front of us, over our heads, behind us, under us, through us, just like Robot waving his robot hands in front of him shouting “Danger Will Robinson! Danger Will Robinson!” Indeed.

I remember when I was a kid, we also played another game called “I dare you.” It was usually not one of the parents’ favorites because it frequently did not end well. One day, I remember we were playing with our friends who lived way up the River Road in north Cocoa. It was dusk, and we had been playing army in the orange groves most of the day, then by the river. We were tired and hungry, and it was dusk when my friend Carl Jeter said let’s play I dare you – which we did.

We did a few dares; I think there were five of us when Carl’s older brother Mark did a dare: “I dare you to run across the road in front of a car and see how close you can come to it.” Mind you, the River Road had no streetlights,

was curvy because it followed the contours of the Indian River, and was lined with palms, palmettos, oak trees and sawgrass. That is, it was really easy to hide beside the road, never be seen and wait for a car to approach and then dash out in front of it and across the road.

Mark went first, but he wasn’t very close to the passing car. Then it was my turn. It didn’t matter what game I was playing back then, I wanted to win. It was dark. I heard the car approach. Then I saw the headlights. I waited. And I waited and I waited.

I heard the horn and the brakes. But I won. I won, but only by the grace of that fraction of a second, there would have been no winners and only losers that night on the River Road.

That angel who has protected me all these years, saved me oh so many times, I just now realize may have first landed on my shoulder that night by the river.

The blind man’s bluff I see being played out today – in our world, yours and mine and our children’s – is a hybrid of I dare you and blind man’s bluff. Everything is a dare; everything is a gambit; everything is a deal, and everything involves running out in front of cars to see how close you can come to being hit. And it’s truly being played with a blindfold on, because the blindfold is the fact that only one person is making up the dares, and it doesn’t matter to him if someone gets hit or is hurt or fails. He just wants to win the game. That’s all he cares about – to win – and yes, in this hybrid game, everyone probably loses.

Several lines from near the end of the movie “Apocalypse Now” come to mind:

Colonel Kurtz: “Are my methods unsound?”

Captain Willard: I don’t see any method at all, sir.”

Colonel Kurtz: “I expected someone like you. What did you expect? Are you an assassin?”

Captain Willard: “I’m a soldier.”

Colonel Kurtz: “You’re neither. You’re an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill.”

You’d better think about what you’re doing

This week’s music inspiration comes from the Aretha Franklin’s 1968 hit, “Think.”

What I am referring to is that many “mortgage shoppers” do not really think about what they are doing when they are shopping for a mortgage. Let’s face it, buying a house and getting a mortgage is probably the largest purchase that they have made in their life. But when they “shop” for a lender, they are not asking the right questions or doing a deeper dive into who they are going to place their mortgage request with.

The mortgage industry, like any other industry, is filled with some very good loan officers and companies, and then again…some that are more “salesmen”

than “educators.” Part of this difference is due to the inexperience of some loan officers. The web can get you pretty much anything you ever wanted to know about the potential loan officer that you may place your loan request with.

For instance, how long have they been in the business, what do their “google” reviews look like, what is their educational background, and many other things you may find out about them. Unfortunately, the “bar” to enter this industry is not exactly set very high. So, doing a little research about the person who you are entrusting with arguably the largest purchase/investment in your life is probably worth it.

Asking the right questions and knowing what is negotiable and what it not are both very important. There is no magic “pot of gold” out there. Monies for mortgages, for the most part, all come from the same place, so there should not be vast difference in rate quotes. Rates are determined by what FNMA/

FHLMC as well as FHA/VA rates are being offered for on the open market and then what each company wants to make on a loan…also known as their ”margin.” Margins differ from company to company and from bank to bank but are not grossly different. So, when you see that the national average for 30-year fixed rate mortgages is 7.03 percent, and someone is offering 6.50 percent, this is where a “red flag” should come up. Why would someone be at 6.50 percent when the national average is near 7 percent?

In most cases, the difference is in the cost to you in the form of points. More points equal lower rates. Higher overall cost also could give you a lower rate but at a cost. In many cases, a full discount point may get you .375 percent or more lower overall rate. But it might take you 18-24 months to break even on that cost, and if you refinance inside that time frame, you might have been better off with the higher rate except from a cash flow perspective.

The other thing to compare are the 800 sections of a cost estimate. These are the only fees that the lender can actually control. Beware of lower fees, when comparing lenders, in any other area of the cost estimate, as these fees are determined by the attorneys, title companies, the State of Georgia, the county you are buying in, taxes and insurance escrows and any HOA fees. The bottom line is the lender you choose has no control over those fees, and they will be exactly the same regardless of the lender you choose when you close. But, I will promise you that you will see different “estimates” with varying cost in these fees not included in the 800 section from one lender to another, which makes the process even more confusing. It could be compared to a game of “Liars Poker.”

This is where doing your research on who your loan officer is can be very

Encountering ‘lagniappe’ on a lonely Ireland trail

STEVE HUDSON Columnist

We writer types live in a world made of words. Some are strong and utilitarian. Others are prosaic.

And then there are those precious few which are simultaneously lyrical, musical, and even romantic in their promise and potential.

One of those is “lagniappe,” a word with ties to Cajun French culture in (among other places) the Louisiana Gulf Coast region. I like the word a lot.

Mark Twain talks about the word “lagniappe” in “Life on the Mississippi¬¬,” where he calls it “a word worth travelling to New Orleans to get; a nice limber, expressive, handy word…”

But what does it mean?

Some say it refers to what happens when you buy a dozen donuts but end up¬ with 13 – in other words, it’s the unexpected surprise that just comes to you out of the blue.

That’s pretty good. But let me take it a little further. It’s stumbling across something unexpected but wonderful…maybe that one certain backroad which fate just meant for you to take, no matter what you (or your GPS) think you should do instead.

There’s a lot of lagniappe hereabouts, especially if you like to hike. I think of things like the floodplain-carpeting expanse of ferns that suddenly appears partway along the trail from Buford Dam to the Buford Fish Hatchery… or perhaps the bamboo forest that surprises you near the end of that trail in the Whitewater Creek area of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The fact is that lagniappe is all over the place. You’ve just got to be open to the possibilities.

For instance:

We are about five days into Ireland, and on this day the plan is to drive along the coast to the town of Allihies. I’ve told you about the driving-in-Ireland thing, and since I’m here telling you even more, then you know that I did manage to survive.

Anyway, on this day, Allihies is the plan. There are old copper mines in Allihies, and I do love old mines.

GPS says it’s an easy trip. It tells us to turn left and then right and then…

“TRUCKS!” I say. She’s driving and I’m shot-gunning, which means I’m the traffic lookout while she tries to avoid heart attacks and cars and…

“TRUCKS” I say again. “TWO of them! Big! BIG!!!” …and trucks approach from where they shouldn’t, and your heart stops (or you just know it will), and you grip the wheel so hard you’re sure you’ll crush it to smithereens. I don’t know the Irish word for “smithereens,” but I’ll bet it’s a good one.

The thing about this, though, is that amidst the excitement of dodging trucks on a road barely wide enough for one car, we manage to miss a turn.

That gets the GPS all excited. It starts to reroute us…

“Go one-tenth of a mile,” the ever-cheerful voice says, “and turn right.”

Who are we to argue with technology? We don’t know where we’re going anyway, so we turn as directed. But…

“This is not a road,” she says. “This is a sheep trail. Through a field.”

True enough. And it’s getting smaller…and smaller…

“Should we turn around?” she asks.

“Not at all!” I say. “Let’s keep going for a little while!” You see, the secret that you don’t know about me is that I love this kind of thing…exploring unknown roads just to see where they go. But she is less wild about that approach.

“Are you sure?” she says.

“Of course!” I reply helpfully, encouragingly.

And then we come to a gate.

“That,” she observes, bringing the car to a slow stop, “is a gate. It’s blocking our way.” And then, again, “Perhaps we should turn around?”

“Never!” I proclaim. “I shall simply open it!”

“Can we do that?” she asks.

We consult Google, Knower of All Things. Google says that it’s okay to open gates on roads if you close ’em back after you pass.

That’s good enough for me. I open the car door and hop out and make my way to the gate.

On this side of the gate is us. On the other side of the gate there are sheep. One of them (possibly the Head Sheep) is looking at me.

“Hi, Sheep!” I say, greeting the creature by name. “Sheep” is the universal name of all sheep, at least in my experience, and this one bleats a cheery response which

means, in Sheep, “Well, hello to you too!” I open the gate, and she drives through, and I close the gate behind the car and climb back in. There is still nowhere to turn around. We are, it would appear, committed.

According to the map, we are on a two-track road (“A sheep trail,” she says by way of clarification) that goes upup-up and over the mountain and then down through the copper mines and on to the town of Allihies.

“Are you sure about this?” she asks.

“Of course! See? The map shows it!” I point to a faint line printed on the map, a line much fainter than all the other lines which indicate barely-wide-enough roads. “We are about…here!” I point with my finger, indicating a spot on the page. “See? We’re near the spot where the mapmaker has drawn in sea monsters and penciled in the words ‘ABANDON ALL HOPE, YE WHO ENTER HERE.’ ”

Actually, I made up that last part, but you get the idea.

“We’re just fine!” I add helpfully. “Right, Sheep?”

“Baa-a-a-a-a!”

We inch along. There is mountain on one side and not much of anything on the other. The path, by this point, is barely wide enough for the car, and every sheep we pass turns its head to watch. They seem to be talking softly among themselves with sidelong glances in our direction.

“I’m really not sure about this,” she says.

“Baa-a-a-a-a!” says another sheep.

And the road starts to get steeper. As in much steeper. It’s climbing toward the pass, toward the top of the high ridge. She keeps the car moving…up and up and upward still. For an instant the tires spin on gravel, then grab hold again…still up, steeper, hemmed in between rock and wide-open air…

“Don’t you think we should turn around? Don’t you think we need to find a place to –”

Suddenly, just like that, we are at the top.

And there it is.

The world is instantly silent. She slowly brings the car to a stop, right there in the middle of the road, for there is nowhere else to stop and nowhere else to go. We climb out of the car and just stand there, side by side, dumbstruck by the scene that unrolls itself before us. I follow her gaze. Her eyes are locked on the distance, and beyond that on the water, and beyond even that on adventures and futures and lifetimes yet unknown.

That’s lagniappe. It can hit hard.

She turns and looks at me.

“I think,” she says, “that this may turn out to be my favorite part of this trip.”

We stand there a while longer, just soaking it all in. We don’t need to say a word.

Lagniappe, Ireland style, can be a pretty good thing. Don’t you think?

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important. Your experienced loan officers will look up the actual property taxes on a resale and have a very good idea what the homeowner’s insurance might look like. These numbers are important not only to your cash to close but what your “real” payment will be. Some loan officers will give low estimates on these

to make their payment look better than it really is. Again, the lender does not determine these things, they are what they are, as verified by the closing attorney.

What I have shown you is that the only thing to really shop when looking for a mortgage is the reputation of the actual loan officer, the reputation of their company, their rate, and their section 800 cost on the Loan Estimate. I am not saying that the lowest combination of these things should win. However, I am saying that the bigger picture of reputation and

these costs are what you should focus on. Remember, don’t be sold, be educated by your lender.

THINK!

D.C. Aiken is vice president, producing production manager for BankSouth Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.

The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of BankSouth Mortgage or its affiliates.

STEVE HUDSON/APPEN MEDIA Road sign along the way to Allihies.

Dominate:

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the basket at will.

Shooting guard Jaydon Cole had 14 points and five assists, splashing on four 3-pointers. He shot 80 percent from beyond the arc.

The Eagles had six players make at least one shot from deep.

Cole said that opportunities to get a good look in transition help to energize the team.

“We work on transition threes in practice and warm-ups a lot, so those are where our rhythm shots come from,” he said. “I feel like if we have this energy and enthusiasm, I don’t think there’s a team that can stop us.”

Seniors Daniel Ogunyemi and Braxton Giesler formed a strong defense that Seckinger’s frontcourt couldn’t penetrate.

The pair killed the Jaguars’ offensive momentum. Ogunyemi

had a near double-double with 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Giesler notched 10 points, five rebounds and five steals.

Milton head coach Allen Whitehart was pleased with the team’s turnaround after a tough loss the night before. The team is looking to the state tournament, he said.

“They connected tonight,” he said. “Sometimes you need those wake-ups. We’re ready to travel or do whatever we’ve gotta do to keep advancing.”

The fourth quarter saw a vast enough lead that Milton put in their second and third units.

The senior class starting core of Dixon, Cole, Ogunyemi and Giesler came up big against the Jaguars.

They hope to continue the momentum through the state tournament.

The Eagles won their first-round game Feb. 19, defeating Riverwood, 70-64.

Their second-round game was slated for Feb. 22 against Woodward Academy.

ANNABELLE REITER/APPEN MEDIA

Milton guard Josh Dixon uses a screen from center Daniel Ogunyemi to free up for a shot against Seckinger Feb. 14 at Milton High School. Dixon tallied 27 points with six assists in the 89-55 win over Seckinger.

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