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Roswell passes UDC zoning Controversial code reworks city building rules By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
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The basic structure of the new Alpharetta City Hall is nearing completion. The building is expected to be finished in September of this year. It is part of a 25-acre downtown City Center project that includes a library and town green. Inset, a rendering of the completed building.
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Alpharetta City Hall construction on schedule Structure nearly complete By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Even with frigid temperatures and plenty of rain, Alpharetta’s new City Hall is looking more like the building it should be – it’s gone from a large hole in the ground to the skeleton of a three-story building. The third floor was recently poured and the roofing is
next to go up. Soon after will come walls, and then it’s just a matter of filling the interior. “We have started working through what sort of furniture is necessary,” said Alpharetta Deputy City Manager James Drinkard. In 2011, the city began acquiring additional property so that it could fully control the destiny of the City Center project. The acquisitions also allowed for the project to expand and for Haynes
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City Center by the numbers: 25 acres total • 1-acre town green • 5-acre park • 50,000-square-foot City Hall • 25,000-square-foot library • 175,000 square feet of retail space • 450-space parking deck
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s Unified Development Code (UDC) is moving forward after the City Council approved the first presentation of the code at their Jan. 13 meeting in a 4-2 vote. The city has worked on updating its aging zoning code for more than a year. The UDC aims to simplify zoning codes so both develop-
ers and residents know what is expected of them. Roswell made the decision to update its zoning, which had been cobbled together over 40 years and multiple annexations of new land. “We have overly burdensome, confusing and sometimes prohibitive zoning ordinances,” said Roswell Community Development Director Alice Wakefield. “[The zoning code] clearly tells you what you can’t do, but not a lot about what you can do.” Wakefield said the goal of the code is to unify all of the development regulations to
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Teen reported missing ROSWELL, Ga. – A 16-year-old Roswell girl was reported missing Jan. 10. The Roswell Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Natalia Mobley, a white female approximately 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes and freckles. Mobley has been reported missing by her mother and was last seen at her home at 430 Tyson Circle in Roswell on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Police say Mobley allegedly has a history of suicidal thoughts. There is no known direction of travel or known vehicle. No Amber Alert has been issued. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mobley
is asked to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-6404100. —Jonathan Copsey
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Mark Mason Alexander, aka Musa Mahmood Ahmed, 53, of Roswell, was sentenced to 18 months in prison Jan. 6, for conspiring to send machines to Iran in violation of the United States trade embargo. Alexander was found guilty of conspiring with two Iranian businessmen to sell Hydrajet water-jet cutting systems to customers in Iran between October 2006 and June 2008. Hydrajet Technology, located in Dalton, Ga., manufactured the water-jet cutting systems, which were used for the precision cutting of materials such
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ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man’s unattended car landed him in jail on drug charges Dec. 29. While doing a routine check of the Studio Six apartments on Old Dogwood Road at 4 a.m., police came across a Lexus parked in the middle of the road with no occupants. A search of the car allegedly turned up some crystal meth and a glass pipe. Police found the owner nearby, Hunter Da-
as aluminum, glass, granite and steel. These machines were distributed to customers in the Middle East through Hydrajet Mena, another company that Alexander partly owned, which was located in the United Arab Emirates and for which Alexander worked as the chief executive officer. In 2007, as part of the conspiracy, Alexander negotiated the sale of two water-jet cutting systems to companies located in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In July 2007, after Alexander negotiated the terms of these sales and before the machines were shipped to Iran,
the Department of Commerce warned Alexander of the trade restrictions with Iran. He concealed the true destination of these machines by causing them to be transshipped to Iran via Alexander’s company in the United Arab Emirates. Alexander additionally instructed Hydrajet Mena employees to travel to Iran to install the machines and to conduct software training for the Iranians who would operate them. “The United States will continue to vigorously pursue and bring to justice those who
evade our economic sanctions,” said U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates. “The trade embargo against the Islamic Republic of Iran is not limited to those who specifically seek to supply the country with military items or with items for use in its nuclear weapon proliferation program. Rather, businesses and individuals who engage in commercial transactions with businesses and individuals in the Islamic Republic of Iran are cautioned that they are still subject to prosecution under existing sanctions.”
in Roswell for DUI, reckless driving and driving without a license on his person. ►► Kenneth J. Down, 55, of Woodstock was arrested Dec. 27 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Kimberly J. Carter, 49, of Bellflower Court, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for
DUI, following too closely and possession of marijuana. ►► Laura Anne Beisel, 29, of Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 29 on Bowen Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Clayton Finley Massa, 18, of Ansher Court, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 31 on Inwood Terrace in Roswell for DUI, underage possession of alcohol and failure to maintain lane.
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vies Johnson, 30, of Oak Knoll Way, Roswell, and arrested him for possession of methamphetamine and drug-related paraphernalia.
$2K in underwear taken from store ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Lithonia woman was arrested Jan. 4 for allegedly shoplifting more than $2,000 worth of underwear. Police were called to the Macy’s at North Point Mall after employees said they saw Jaquelyn Jones Thom, 60, of Lithonia, fill an empty store bag with more than 100 items of women’s underwear, worth $2,283. She then allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. She was arrested on felony shoplifting.
$10K in cigs go missing ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone made off with $10,000 worth of cigarettes Dec. 28 from a local drugstore. Employees of the Walgreens on Ga. 9 near Sun Valley Drive told police 180 cartons of cigarettes were taken between 7:40 and 7:50 p.m. There were no witnesses or suspects. The boxes are valued at $10,000.
Gift cards used in Jersey MILTON, Ga. – A Milton resident discovered two Walmart gift cards were used by someone in New Jersey, Dec. 31. The victim told police he received two online gift cards, each for $100, on Dec. 15 as
23, of Norcross was arrested Dec. 25 on Francis Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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of Passiac, N.J., was arrested Dec. 28 on Ga. 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana and an outstanding warrant.
part of a store promotion. He used one of them Dec. 29 to buy a $35 item. Two days later, he checked the balance and found both were completely used at a store in Secaucus, N.J.
Man steals pizza, wings MILTON, Ga. – A man stole pizza he ordered Jan. 3 because “he was hungry and he wanted something hot to eat.” According to police, a pizza delivery driver called 911 after he delivered pizza, wings and cheese dressing to a home on Kentworth Lane. The person who ordered the food, Damon G. McAllister, 33, of Kentworth Lane, Milton, allegedly took
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Police arrested four people Dec. 28 on several counts of felony shoplifting after they allegedly tried to steal dozens of goods from the Crossville Road Kohl’s. Reports say the group would enter the store and separate, each “shopping” with individual bags in which they would place the goods they wanted to steal. They would then place the bags near an exit and wait for a car to be pulled around. Police suspect the group hit the Roswell store several times and may be responsible for thefts in other metro Atlanta stores. On Dec. 28, the group allegedly had 41 bags filled with stolen goods. Parris Dominique Royster, April Nicole Cosby, Kwintha
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Get to know Fulton County’s District 2 candidates Ellis, Broadwell vie for new position By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Both candidates running for the newly created Fulton County Commission District 2 seat agree on one thing – it’s about time North Fulton is properly represented. “By design of the previous district map, North Fulton County lacked adequate representation,” candidate Bob Ellis said. “But the addition of this new district will give North Fulton taxpayers a bigger voice.” His opponent, Eric Broadwell, agrees. “There has been a need for proper representation of North Fulton County for some time now, and this new district provides many opportunities for the community,” said Broadwell. District 2, part of House Bill 171 signed by Gov. Nathan Deal in May 2013, was created and lobbied for by six North Fulton Republicans concerned about the underrepresentation of the north in county politics. The addition of the district changed the county map, eliminating one of two at-large districts – including the chair. It extended the Buckhead dis-
trict and divided North Fulton into two separate districts, giving the north end of the county a better-sized piece of the pie. District 2 now represents both Milton and Roswell along with a small section of Alpharetta. But just who are these two candidates? Here’s a brief run down on each of them. Bob Ellis If elected, Ellis said he would work to correct the underrepresentation of taxpayers in North Fulton and improve business practices to refine the functionality of Fulton County government. He promises to do this in ways that would positively impact the finances of both the government and citizens. More about Ellis: • Believes sound business management practices and consistency are necessary for the district position. • Received a bachelor’s degree with honors in finance from the University of Georgia. • Long-term resident of North Fulton and currently lives in Milton with his wife and three children. • Former youth athletic vol-
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More about Broadwell: • Believes old-time, conservative politics are necessary for this district position. • Received a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech. • Lives in Roswell with his wife and three children. • Holds certifications as a select soccer coach, race director, cycling instructor and pilot. • Founding member of Saint Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church. • Active community leader in Roswell and surrounding areas. • Past president of Bike Roswell. • Board member of Cobb EMC since March 2012. • Serves as chairman of Cobb EMC’s Finance Committee where he oversees the budget and has successfully reduced electric rates twice. • Spearheaded efforts to enact term limits for Cobb EMC board members. • Previous chief information officer of a national mortgage company. • Citizens will vote for their candidate of choice on May 20.
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MILTON, Ga. – Voting Jan. 7 for the state representative seat opened due to the passing of Rep. Calvin Hill ended with a runoff scheduled for Feb. 4. The northern part of Milton
in Fulton County and parts of southwestern Cumming in Forsyth County are represented by this position. Most of the district is in Cherokee County. Four Republicans ran for the seat. Business owner Sam Moore of Ball Ground was the top vote getter during the special
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along with two mail-in votes, election with 924 votes out of Luth said. 2,433 cast. In Milton, 57 residents cast Teacher Meagan Biello, votes and Cherokee County of Canton, will be Moore’s had the largest voter opponent in the runturnout with 2,098 off election. Biello votes cast in 10 received 576 votes, r e e h su precincts. two more votes wt All candidates than third place are Cherokee finisher Ball County residents. Ground business Those numprofessional Jeff rt bers may appear Duncan. h f u lt o n . c small, but Luth Nate Cochran, said they’re not bean attorney who cause it’s an off eleclives in Free Home, tion year and it’s a special received 359 votes. election. Forsyth County Supervi“For a special election, sor of Voter Registration and that’s a good number,” she Elections Barbara Luth said a said. recount isn’t likely. Moore made a statement “Recounts in special and Tuesday night saying he felt runoff elections aren’t comgood about his chances in the mon,” Luth said. runoff. Duncan released a stateIf no recount is done and ment following the special Biello is declared Moore’s opelection saying he would make ponent, she said she plans to a decision about it in the next campaign hard for the runoff few days. election. The special election imFor a complete list of elecpacted about 10,000 Forsyth tion results, visit http://bit. County residents in three prely/1aiWNlD. cincts, and 278 people voted
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Record-breaking low temperatures keep kids home First time school is canceled because of cold By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The frigid cold last week tacked an extra day onto the long winter break for Fulton County School System students, as single-digit temperatures made normal operations too difficult and potentially dangerous for students and staff.
Fulton Schools officials could not recall ever closing schools based on temperature alone, but made the decision based on factors including bus operations, heating schools and keeping kids safe at bus stops. “This is the first time in memory where extreme temperatures played a part in cancelling school,” said Fulton Schools spokesperson Susan Hale. “[But] what most people don’t know is that it’s more complicated than just being too cold for students to be outside, although that is certainly
considered.” In a system of 100 schools, 93,000 students, 14,000 employees and 800 buses, there are operational issues to consider, she said. “Most of our buses run on diesel, and in extreme low temperatures, diesel fuel behaves more like a gel than a liquid, making it more difficult to get the buses started and running properly,” said Hale. Adding to the situation was the fact that the buses sat idle for more than two weeks during the winter break, which began Dec. 20, 2013.
This is the first time in memory where extreme temperatures played a part in cancelling school.” Susan Hale Fulton Schools spokesperson
ning when the kids returned on Jan. 8 “Our custodians made sure buildings would be ready. Our maintenance team was quick to troubleshoot any potential issue, and our [transportation team] literally worked around the clock for the past week to make sure buses would start and be warm for students,” said Hale. Weather days are built into the school calendar, and the Jan. 7 cancellation will not have to be made up.
While some parents took to social media to grumble about another day home with cabin feverish kids, most parents welcomed the day off, said Hale. She said the system’s Facebook page had 245 “likes” after the announcement of the closing. “That’s a record for us – most of our status updates get only a few likes,” laughed Hale. She also gave kudos to the facilities staff that worked night and day to make sure everything was up and run-
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$45K SADD grant helps keep Fulton student drivers safer NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven North Fulton high schools will share in a $45,000 grant from the Georgia Office of Highway Safety to help establish programs aimed at keeping teen drivers safe on the roads. “Car crashes remain the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and drivers ages 15-19 have a higher rate of crashes, injuries and fatalities than adult and elderly drivers. In fact last year, car crashes took the lives of 156 teen drivers [in Georgia],” said Susan Hale, Fulton Schools spokesperson. The Fulton School System received the $45,000 SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) grant from the state to help lower these sobering statistics, said Hale. In North Fulton, funds will be provided to Alpharetta, Cambridge, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Northview and Roswell high schools. In all, 13 high schools in the Fulton School System will receive funds this school year. The funds will be used to mitigate drinking and driving among teens through a variety of programs, including establishing or maintaining a SADD chapter, conducting at least two safety belt checks, providing leadership training to SADD chapter members, supporting impaired driving prevention activities and hosting
Car crashes remain the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and drivers ages 15-19 have a higher rate of crashes, injuries and fatalities than adult and elderly drivers.” Susan Hale Fulton Schools spokesperson
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Big Apple Circus presents ‘Luminocity’ New show runs Jan. 30 – Feb. 17 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre By LINDSAY CONWAY news@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Trapeze artists as business women will fly across the city’s skyline, hurriedly moving from meeting to meeting, while dog walkers and their unruly dogs will perform amazing tricks when the Big Apple Circus comes to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre this month. Big Apple Circus premieres at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre with an all-new show called “Luminocity.” Performances begin Thursday, Jan. 30 and will run through Monday, Feb. 17 for a total of 28 showings. The show depicts the story of several frenzied citizens living in the imaginary
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ROSWELL, Ga. – Deputy Fire Chief Tony Papoutsis, chief executive officer for the Roswell Fire and Police Foundation, announced that the foundation is holding a charity gala on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Roswell Mill to benefit Roswell firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians and other public safety personnel. Employees working for the city of Roswell are covered by workman’s compensation if they are injured on the job, but 148 of the 163 Roswell firefighters are part-time, and most of them have full-time jobs in other fields. Most of their injuries occur at their full-time jobs. When they can’t get to their parttime job, their incomes are cut enough to put them in a tight financial spot. That’s where the foundation comes in. The Roswell Fire and Police Foundation was formed and incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2004 by Tony Papoutsis, Brian Dobson and Ray Voght III. The mission and sole purpose of the foundation
is to help Roswell public safety employees and their families in times of need. “The foundation doesn’t hand out cash,” said Papoutsis. They pay for services and bills, such as rent and utilities and provide emotional aid. Some citizens and foundation board members give support by donating their time and expertise, which includes counseling for financial and legal assistance, rides to and from doctor’s appointments or rides for children’s extracurricular activities. The charity gala will be held in Ivy Hall at Roswell Mill on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event is black tie optional and features a buffetstyle dinner, open bar and entertainment by the band Yacht Rock. Individual tickets are $150 per person. Corporate sponsorship packages are available starting at $500. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to RoswellFPF.org.
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Elwyn Gaissert II earns Roswell Rotary’s highest honor ROSWELL, Ga. – Elwyn Gaissert II, a lifelong resident of Roswell and past president of the Roswell Rotary Club, was awarded the Elwyn Gaissert Sr. Service Above Self Award during the club’s final meeting of 2013. The award is given annually to an outstanding Rotarian who has consistently placed service above self. In 2005, this award was named in honor of Gaissert’s father, Elwyn Gaissert Sr., a founding member and past president of the Roswell Rotary Club. —Jonathan Copsey
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Drake House receives Coldwell donation By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Drake House of Roswell received an unexpected gift Jan. 8 – a $5,000 donation from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “This means a lot,� said Kathy Swahn, executive director of the Drake House, a charity offering emergency shelter to homeless women and their children. The average cost to house a family at the Drake House is about $8,000 for 120 days, which is the average length of stay. The Drake House is filled to capacity right now, with 15 families and 32 children in residence. In 2012, there were 14,091 total bed nights – that is, nights with a person sleeping in the bed. “They are all from North Fulton,� Swahn said. “So many people think we don’t have the need up here.� The money came from the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Roswell. Each of the metro Atlanta area offices had a goal and deadline for “outgoing referrals� in 2013. These referrals are when a person anywhere in the country moves and needs to be connected with another broker. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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Dr. Seuss’ private hat collection to tour for the first time ROSWELL, Ga. – Few authors are better known than Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. Yet, to this day, his secret art and his fantastical hat collection are virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Geisel created paintings and collected hats that he secreted away in a hidden closet at the Dr. Seuss estate. This is the first time that Dr. Seuss’ hats have ever traveled outside his home. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,” a special “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!” exhibition has been mounted that combines these two secret collections. Audrey S. Geisel, the widow of Dr. Seuss, has opened up the estate’s legendary “hat closet” to allow the public a peek at Dr. Seuss’s hat collection. The exhibition delivers a unique opportunity to view Dr. Seuss’s superb hat collection and view their direct impact on his works of art. Traveling in a specially retrofitted oldfashioned steamer trunk, this exhibition premiered at the New York Public Library, which was the first of 16 stops across the country. World-renowned Dr. Seuss Collection curator Bill Dreyer will be on-hand to unveil the hat collection and deliver a captivating talk on the art and life of Dr. Seuss at 7 p.m. during the opening event running from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday,
One of the many hats on display.
If you go What: Never-before-seen hats from Dr. Seuss’s private collection along with prints and sculpture from the Art of Dr. Seuss collection. www.drseussart.com/hatsoff/ When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 1 through Feb. 16 Where: Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton St., Roswell, Ga. 30074 More info: 770-9934783; RSVP suggested. Feb. 1 at Ann Jackson Gallery in Roswell. The collection will be on display through Feb. 16. For more information, visit annjacksongallery.com/. – Staff
Theodor Seuss Geisel, A.K.A. Dr. Seuss, models a hat from his collection.
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Come wish Mayor Wood happy birthday Bash benefits Child Development Association ROSWELL, Ga. – The Child Development Association has been chosen as the beneficiary of Roswell Mayor Jere Wood’s 65th Birthday Bash. The celebration is set for Saturday, Jan. 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the mayor’s mother’s home on Stroup Road. The public is invited to attend. Food and beverages are being donated by local businesses and restaurants. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased online at www.cdakids.org. The Child Development Association provides affordable early learning programs and childcare for children of low-income families in the Atlanta metro area. Their education programs prepare the children for success in education and life, while the childcare programs enable their parents to maintain full-time employment to provide for their families. The CDA is a Roswell-based nonprofit organization, and tax deductible contributions may be made through their website. The event is being hosted by: • Sandy Buhler • Jim Coyle, Paper Host • Mickey and Jeanie Deaton • Elaine and Allan DeNiro • George Dever • Kathy and Dutch Earle • Bob Hagan and Chad Hagan
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Scammers posing as cops NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Scammers are calling North Fulton residents and pretending to be police officers. According to police, a number of North Fulton residents have received telephone calls by people identifying themselves as Alpharetta Police Department officers. The call recipient is advised to send monies to pay for a red light camera citation, or they will be charged with contempt of court. The caller often uses the name of a valid Alpharetta police officer. At no time will an Alpharet-
ta police officer or any other public safety employee contact a person by telephone requesting money, said Alpharetta Public Safety Spokesman George Gordon. Also, no Alpharetta officer would physically go to a residence or meet with any person in an effort to collect money. “The first warning sign is that we would never ask for money,” said Gordon. “Generally, these people ask for money to be wired or sent over the phone. They want to get their hands on it pretty quickly.” Official red light camera citations have an Alpharetta
police officer who verifies the recorded infraction. Only then will the company vendor that operates the system make initial contact with the person involved in the infraction. Typically, these letters come through the mail. Alpharetta is asking those individuals who are contacted using this scam to call their local law enforcement agency and to file an incident report. Please retain the telephone called from and any other information that may be useful to legitimate law enforcement officials. – Staff
Roswell seeks serial robber Armed, hit metro area stores ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell Police are seeking information on a man suspected of robbing several area stores at gunpoint. The suspect robbed the CVS drugstore on Woodstock Road Jan. 5. Police say the man entered the store and demanded money and cigarettes from the cashier while pointing a gun at her. The suspect left the area in a green or blue older model hatchback vehicle with a female passenger. The same suspect has been involved in several armed robbery cases around metro Atlanta. Police believe that he is the same suspect that robbed a Shell gas station Jan. 8 on Windy Hill Road in Marietta. He is described as a white male in his mid-20s, about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9 inches tall and 150-170 pounds with short brown hair. He was wearing a black jacket with the “Air Jordan” red logo on the upper left chest, a black baseball ball cap with a white logo on the front
Police are seeking this man in connection with several armed robberies in Roswell. and jeans. Anyone with information on the suspect is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta,
where information can be anonymous. Their number is 404-5778477.
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The Redners, staff and family gather at Bulloch Hall for a celebration of Render Ad Service’s 40th anniversary. The advertising company has been one of Roswell’s most successful family businesses. tive officer today. So literally in his kitchen, the elder Redner plotted the future of the Redner family. “My mom loved to do crossword puzzles, and she came up the name for the company, Render,” he said. “It was a play on the family name, and it said our company goal — to render a service to our customers.” In those early days, calendars were a big part of the business. Salesmen sold the order and got their commission. But the calendars sold all year would only be paid for on delivery, usually in December. “Dad had enough savings and was able to get a loan from the old Roswell Bank. That was paid off in the second year,” Redner said.
While the elder Redner started his company in 1974, he began working in advertising in 1946. So he was able to take many loyal customers when he started his new company. He also brought along loyal sales people as well. This includes Bob Fitzgerald, who became vice president of the company. When Bill Redner retired in 1996, son Robert took over as CEO. In 2006, he retired, and son Ron became CEO. Grandson Troy Redner, Robert’s son, took up the vice president position when Fitzgerald retired. “Our brother Rick didn’t stay with the company. But all my brothers and sisters went through that gate before going on to other careers,” he said.
Now, the third generation is stepping up ready to keep Render Ad going forward. Render Ad is about ideas as much as about products. Ron Redner won a national award for designing a campaign to introduce Ted Turner’s Cartoon Network to cable execs. His first idea was a polyester barrel gym bag with each end having a film reel to maintain the shape and filled with cartoon characters and other related items. Turner rejected that idea because his then-wife Jane Fonda wanted something more eco-friendly. So Redner came up with the idea incorporating the Road Runner cartoon character of Wile E. Coyote. He would
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Terry Cooksey sells $2.5M estate CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth/Lake Lanier office announced that Terry Cooksey had his largest real estate sale to date at $2.5 million. Cooksey, with the Cooksey Team at Harry Norman, sold an equestrian estate on Lake Lanier after having the property listed for six months. The property, on Old Wilkie Cooksey Road, was listed at $2.5 million. The Old Wilkie Road property had been listed with another agency at the same price for two years before Cooksey was asked to list the property. When asked what was the biggest factor in getting this property sold, Cooksey said, “Effort. I put more effort into getting this home sold quickly. Plus, the marketing that Harry Norman provides is outstanding. There’s no way this home wouldn’t sell.” The Cooksey Team can be reached at 770-4972000, or visit www.TheCookseyTeam.HarryNorman. com
Pam Abernathy joins Harry Norman in Johns Creek JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Harry Norman Realtors Johns Creek office added Pam Abernathy to its staff. Abernathy has about 20 years of successful real estate sales experience, having earned her Broker’s Designation, Accredited Relocation Specialist designation and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Atlanta Board of Realtors. Abernathy Abernathy can be reached at 404-863-7724. Email her at pam.abernathy@harrynorman.com or visit www.pamabernathy.harrynorman.com.
Harry Norman Forsyth Realtor receives new designation CUMMING, Ga. — Garel Curry, a Harry Norman Forsyth realtor, completed his Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation. To achieve this designation, a realtor must complete six hours of class specializing in working directly with buyer-clients. The course provides ongoing specialized information, programs Curry and updates that help an agent stay informed on the issues and trends in successfully representing home buyers and gives an agent ac-
DDR Redevelopment completes plaza renovations ROSWELL, Ga. — DDR Redevelopment announced the completion of a $12 million project at Sandy Plains Village, located at 4651 Woodstock Road in Roswell. This redevelopment included the backfilling of space formerly occupied by a traditional grocer, with a 60,000-square-foot Walmart Neighborhood Market. The company announced the redevelopment improved the leased rate from 20 percent to 90 percent. The project also included the consolidation of three small shop units and an expiring mass-merchandise tenant to accommodate a new 45,000-square-foot Movie Tavern, a growing cinema format that offers in-theater dining and that caters to adults and families. The state-of-the-art facility features stadium seating in 11 auditoriums and offers first-run movies combined with a casual dining experience. “We are very excited to be part of the newly redeveloped Sandy Plains Village,” said John Hersker, president and chief executive officer of Movie Tavern. “This will be our third location in the Atlanta market, and our first to feature a large format Movie Tavern Xtreme auditorium. We are committed to providing the community with a first-class cinema and dining experience.”
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Autumn Concierge Services opens in North Fulton ROSWELL, Ga. – Valerie Rufo and Victoria Adelsky recently launched Autumn Concierge Services, a business focused on assisting aging seniors in Roswell, Alpharetta and surrounding communities. Autumn Concierge staff provides an opportunity for seniors to re-engage through companionship, accompaniment to social opportunities like lunch or dinner, a trip to the theater or a gallery opening. “There are so many seniors in our area who are lonely and unable to enjoy life fully,” Rufo said. “Services offered by the county and other providers just don’t meet their needs or expectations.” With about 25 years of experience in care management, health care and business ownership, Rufo and Adelsky say their staff is trained to provide quality services. Visit www.autumnconcierge.com or call 404725-0086 for more information.
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Growing your small business North Fulton home sales end year on strong note It’s a new year, but the No. 1 one priority for small businesses is still the same. Growing revenue is still at the top of the list for the majority of small business owners. So what are you doing to ensure that you achieve your growth goals? Have you evaluated different options you can utilize to generate more business? Now is the time to plan, document and execute new revenue generating initiatives! A good starting point is to focus on your existing customers. What are your plans to retain them and expand the amount of business they do with you? Do you have new products or services you could offer? Getting existing customers to buy more than they did last year will provide some great impetus to revenue growth. What about new customers? How are you attracting new customers to your business? What are your marketing plans? Have you scheduled events or meetings to build
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relationships with potential customers? Attracting new business is also essential to revenue growth. What are you doing to make your sales process more effective and efficient? Closing business faster, selling larger transactions and beating the competition more often will help you reach your sales goals quicker. Ensuring that your sales team has well-defined goals and fully understands your growth strategy is also very important. While small business owners have a lot of challenges on their mind, achieving revenue growth continues to be a top priority for the new year.
It is that time of year where we tend to look forward, making predictions on what will happen in the coming months. It’s also valuable to look back at this time to see where we have been and how things have improved – or in the case of years past, how things have declined. There is no surprise here that real estate values in our area have improved, but the amount of improvement is very encouraging. Comparing home sales data for the fourth quarter of 2013 to 2012, you can see the number of sales was basically
price was up 8 percent from one year ago. When you have sales prices rise at a higher rate than asking prices, it means properties are selling closer to asking price. Low inventory helps with that. Homes were taking 40 percent less time to sell on average and, while it isn’t reflected in the chart below, North Fulton had approximately four months of inventory at the end of 2012 compared to three months at the end of last year. Next week, I’ll share the sales data for Forsyth County.
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flat, but asking prices were up 6 percent. Higher asking prices typically lead to higher sales prices and that bore out as well. The average list price (asking price when a property went under contract) was up 7 percent and average sales
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Movie Tavern holds grand opening in Roswell Business: Movie Tavern Opened: December Owner: Southern Theaters LLC What: Dallas-based Movie Tavern, which offers a cinema dining experience with 141 all-digital screens at 17 locations in seven states, held a grand opening in Roswell. The Movie Tavern offers a premium movie-going experience that caters to
adults and families. The in-theater dining experience features first-run movies combined with a wide range of chef-prepared menu selections. Where: Sandy Plains Village, 4651 Woodstock Road in Roswell Call: 770-407-6653 Web: www.movietavern. com Email: specialevents@ movietavern.com.
Business: Celia Sandoval, State Farm Agency Opened: January Owner: Celia Sandoval What: “I wanted to continue working in a place where I could not only make a living, but also give something back to the community and take care of my family and friends. State Farm has given me the opportunity to all of this. “I hold a bachelor’s degree in business, a Spanish teaching certificate PK-12 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Kennesaw State University.” Where: 990 Holcomb
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Bridge Road, Suite 1, in Roswell. Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon and by appointment. Web: www.celiasandoval.com Email: insurance@ celiasandoval.com
Osteria Mattone opens in Roswell Business: Osteria Mattone Opened: November Owner: Ryan Pernice and Ted Lahey What: Roswell’s newest neighborhood restaurant serves regional Italian cuisine with a heavy fo-
cus on Roman fare, combining casual spirit of an osteria with the formal dining of a trattoria. Where: 1095 Canton Street in Roswell Call: 678-878-3378 Web: www.osteriamattone.com
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artist demonstrations, live acoustic music and gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives. Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit callanwoldeartsfestival. com.
LOCAL LIVE MUSIC »
SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION
“THE MIDTOWN MEN”
This sensational production reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway's “Jersey Boys,” a musical retelling of the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-ofa-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the '60s. 7 p.m. Jan. 26. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
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CALLANWOLDE ARTS FESTIVAL
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the First Annual Callanwolde Arts Festival coming to the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. The festival is a two-day indoor event featuring approximately 80 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. The festival will also offer
"Pastel Renaissance” is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception on Jan. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. for light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 25 – March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org.
THEATER » “STAN THE LOVESICK SNOWMAN”
Opposites attract in this charming tale of unrequited love. Stan’s adorable story begins after a chance encounter with a dog that has been sent outside in the wintry cold. The dog tells the snowman about a warm stove inside the house, and with a “crack-crackle” in his heart, Stan falls in love with the wood-burning beauty. The unlikely romance, doomed from the start, is only the beginning in this hilarious and heartwarming tale as Stan later discovers that a young snowwoman is swooning over him as well. Show times vary. Jan. 2. – Feb. 2. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
EVENTS » State Sen. John Albers speaks at Milton Business Alliance Milton Business Alliance holds its first meeting of the year 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Atlanta National Golf Club. Network with
calendar fellow business leaders and enjoy keynote speaker, state Sen. John Albers. 50 Tournament Players Drive, Milton (off New Providence Road). $5 entry payable at the door. Please visit miltonbusinessalliance.com.
CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK ICE RINK
Celebrating its 15th anniversary season in the fall, downtown Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink at Centennial Olympic Park is an annual tradition. Visitors enjoy covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice and music. 4:30 – 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4:30 – 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday. Through Jan. 20. 265 Park Ave. West Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-222-7275 or visit centennialpark.com.
ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK
Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in Roswell, Georgia. Held annually, this event features 9 days of menus, specials, and discounts at over 25 participating restaurants. Restaurant hours. Jan. 21 through Feb. 1. Varying locations. The full list of participating restaurants is online at roswellrestaurantweek.com.
NIGHT HIKE
Night hikers at the Chattahoochee Nature Center come to discover nightlife like never before. The night entails a guided hike through one of our woodland trails or river boardwalk, all by the light of the moon. Experience a private animal encounter with fellow night hikers so you’ll know exactly what to look (or listen) for while out on the trail. 7 – 9 p.m. Jan. 18. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
REPTILES!
Snakes, snakes and more snakes will be at the Chattahoochee Nature Center with Jason Clark, star of the Animal Planet series “SnakesKin.” Clark will be bringing out venomous and nonvenomous snakes during this exciting and humorous
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show. Watch as kingsnakes and rattlesnakes leave their cages behind and meet some of their reptilian friends. Clark shares how to identify and be safe around snakes while recounting adventures from wildlife removal emergencies. At the reptile wagon, get an up-close view of live, native reptiles in this exciting traveling exhibit from the Southeastern Reptile Rescue. Snakes, tortoises and even alligators are waiting to be discovered. Plus, more reptile related arts and crafts activities. Noon – 4 p.m. Jan. 18. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
SOUTHERN GARDENING SYMPOSIUM
Callaway Gardens’ Southern Gardening Symposium has been the South’s premier gardening event for a quarter of a century. Whether you’re a professional gardener or just a beginner, there’s simply no better place to immerse yourself in the world of gardening in the South. Enjoy a weekend full of gardening lectures from renowned speakers, educational workshops and an opportunity to take home outstanding garden plants from our Gardening Marketplace. Jan. 24 - 26. US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Please call 800225-5292.
RACES & BENEFITS » FROSTED FOOT TRAIL RACE
Join Dirty Spokes for this 7- and 3.5-mile running race through Central Park in Cumming. A T-shirt comes with registration for the event, and awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. Registration required. 7 a.m. Jan. 18. Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming. Please visit dirtyspokes.com.
Top Five EVENTS “A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD”
Milton Theatre Company presents the children’s whimsical musical “A Year with Frog and Toad,” which follows the adventures of a jovial Frog and a grumpy Toad. Jan. 16-17 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton. Please call 770-343-8326 or visit miltontheatrecompany.com.
BRING ON THE SNOW 5K
A 5K benefitting the Flood Student Missions and their vision of developing Servant Leaders for the community. Bundle up and come run, Registration available in advance or at 7 a.m. on the day of the race. 8:30 a.m. Jan. 18. South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please visit active.com.
JAZZ MUSICIANS ANNE DRUMMOND AND LEW SOLOFF
The Velvet Note presents Anne Drummond and Lew Soloff, jazz flautist and trumpeter, respectively, for a night of jazz. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 17-18. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOW
The Roswell Art Commission is sponsoring this year’s North Fulton High School Art Show with the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and the Roswell Visual Arts Center located in Roswell Park. 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 24 through Feb. 6. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.
MLK DAY 5K
A 5K race to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day through Piedmont Park. There will be a drum line along the race course, as well as a post-race celebration with music and events celebrating MLK Day. Participants will receive an MLK Day 5K T-shirt. Registration required. 8 a.m. Jan. 20. 400 Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit mlkday5k.com.
READING WITH RINGLING
Reading with Ringling is a unique reading program that earns kids a Ringling Bros. circus ticket just by doing their library reading. Through Jan. 31. All branches of the AtlantaFulton Public Library System. Please visit readingwithringley.com.
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Alumni players and coaches from seven area schools met up again on Chattahoochee’s turf field for the fourth annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic Dec. 21.
Lacrosse alumni meet in annual Adler Lacrosse Classic JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee High School boys’ lacrosse program hosted the fourth annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic Dec. 21. Men’s alumni teams from seven area schools – Alpharetta, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Lassiter,
Milton, Northview and Sprayberry – faced off again throughout a festive afternoon full of competitive jamboree-style games. In addition to the activity on the field, Jeffrey’s Sports Bar provided a buffet and refreshments after the event.
Donations from Alumni Day, the annual philanthropic event for ’Hooch boys’ lacrosse, will benefit Adam Pitt, a Chattahoochee teacher and wrestling coach recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. – Staff
Chattahoochee’s Kieron Ashley, center, won Most Outstanding Offensive Player as well as Most Valuable Player at the Chamber Bowl all-star game Dec. 21, 2013. He was presented the awards by Eric Douglas, left, with the North Fulton-Forsyth Touchdown Club, and Michael Haynes, a former Atlanta Falcon.
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CHS’s Ashley takes top honors in Chamber Bowl JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School’s Kieron Ashley competed Dec. 21, 2013, in the North Fulton-Forsyth Touchdown Club’s Chamber Bowl all-star game, played at Ridgewood High School in Sandy Springs, and took home two of the most prestigious awards. Ashley, playing on the South team, helped lead his team to a 19-10 victory over
the North squad. For his efforts in the game, he was voted Most Outstanding Offensive Player and also received the award for Most Valuable Player. Teams from the North Fulton and Forsyth County areas are divided into North and South divisions for the Chamber Bowl, with top seniors from those schools competing in one last high school football game.
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Roswell preps up for annual Restaurant Week Eateries offer special menus Jan. 21– Feb. 1
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ROSWELL, Ga. – This winter, Atlanta-area residents will be able to enjoy Roswell’s finest fare at exceptional prices during the third annual Historic Roswell Restaurant Week. This year’s festivities will extend beyond the traditional seven-day run and span from Tuesday, Jan. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 1. Recognized by Southern Living, AirTran’s GO magazine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the South’s premier enclaves, the historic neighborhood is home to many acclaimed culinary destinations
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and Alive After 5, which brings thousands of guests to the streets, restaurants and galleries of downtown Roswell on the third Thursday of each month from April to October. The two-week restaurant promotion will showcase the outstanding cuisine of the area’s best restaurants that will each offer a special, prix fixe or discounted menu option. The event will fuse international and local flavors and ingredients while encouraging consumers to explore, eat and enjoy in Roswell’s Historic District. Restaurant participants are being added daily. For more information and to view each special menu, please visit www.roswellrestaurantweek. com or the Facebook page at “Roswell Restaurant Week.”
Restaurants participating in Roswell’s Restaurant Week: • Adele’s • Ale Yeah • Alessio’s • Andretti Grill • Aqua Blue • Brick House Pizza • Ceviche • Coldbrews • Di Paulo • Doucoer de France • Etris • Fickle Pickle • Little Alley Steaks
• Lazaro’s • Lucky’s Burgers and Brew • MacMcgees • NINE Street Kitchen • Noca • Oak St. Café • Opulent • Osteria Mattone • Panera Bread • Pastis • Piece of Cake • Plum Café
• Rojo Concina Mexicana and Cantina • Roswell Farmers Market • Roux • Salt • Slate • Table and Main • The Mill Kitchen and Bar • The Roswell Tap • Vin 25 • Zest
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Roswell: Continued from Page 1 address contemporary trends and practices that are easily
understandable by developers, citizens and staff. And for the past 18 months, the city has done just that. “This is an attempt to provide people with the majority
Submit your news & photos to news@northfulton.com | Recycled paper of the information as simply as possible,” said Lee Einseiler of Code Studios, the consultants who helped the city with the new code. “There are lots of pictures and diagrams and simple terminology.”
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 6, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 24, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-13-15/V-13-18 Stonewalk Mayfield Corners Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.3 acres from R-15 to R-10MHD (Historic District in order to permit 18 “for-sale” single family attached homes. The property is located at the southeast corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1197, 1252 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-13-13/CLUP-13-14/V-13-17 Peachtree Residential Townhomes Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.97 acres from R15 to R8A in order to develop 24 townhomes. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested as well as a stream buffer variance. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1270, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-14-04/CLUP-14-02/V-14-02 Marietta Street Townhomes Rezone from CUP & R-10M TO R-8A in order to develop townhomes. A variance to the required City creek buffers and setbacks is also requested as well as well as a change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “High Density Residential” to permit “Medium Density Residential”. The property is located in Land Lot 1270 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-14-03/CLUP-14-01/V-14-01 Kimball Road Tract Consideration of a request to rezone 9.142 acres from AG to R-10 in order to develop a single family for-sale subdivision at the southeast corner of Kimball Bridge and Buice Road. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density” to “Medium Density” is also requested in order to permit 10,000 square foot lots. A request to reduce the setback from Kimball Bridge Road from 65’ to 30’ is also requested. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 93 and 94, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. MP-14-01 Oxford Green Master Plan Amendment/Cobalt Center Consideration of a change to a previous condition of zoning in order to permit full access curb cuts on Cumming Street into an existing development. A request for general site approval of a proposed 4 story parking deck and new parking configuration is also requested. The property is located at the corner of Cumming Street and Windward Parkway off of Cingular Way and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1185, 1186, 1192, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. PH-14-01 Unified Development Code – Planning Commission Readings Consideration of an amendment to the Unified Development Code in order to change the number of times a change to the code is heard by the Planning Commission in order to require one public hearing instead of two. g. PH-14-02 Unified Development Code – Special Event Facilities Consideration of an amendment to the Unified Development Code in order to permit special event facilities to hold events up to 30 days without obtaining City Council approval. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.
The idea is, instead of saying what cannot be built, focus on what is possible and what that should look like. Detractors say the process has moved too quickly and not enough time has been given to review for errors or impacts. The city’s zoning maps are changing, being compiled into one, which can lead to problems and oversights. At least one property at Monday’s meeting was improperly zoned on the new map. Former candidate for council Eric Schumacher questioned why he should be able to build a detached garage on his property now, but under the UDC, he would not be. He argued that, despite city assurances, he and other landowners would be restricted on what he could use his land for under UDC rules. “I want to be sure I can do the same with my property under the UDC as I can today,” Schumacher said. Mayor Jere Wood said some changes were necessary. “Why am I passing this if it has no effect? It will have an effect,” Wood said. “It will make things simpler and clearer.” The motion was made for approval of the new code, and it passed in a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Betty Price and Kent Igleheart opposed.
This is an attempt to provide people with the majority of the information as simply as possible.” Lee Einseiler Code Studios
“I think we’ve made a lot of progress over the last month and made some good adjustments,” said Councilmember Rich Dippolito, who voted for the item. “It’s in good shape, but there are still a few issues we need to discuss.” In the next few weeks, the council will hold work sessions to hammer out changes and updates with a final approval and adoption of the UDC to be Feb. 10. The city’s website has a special page for the UDC. Go to www.roswellgov.com/udc for maps, to ask questions and find more information.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, February 3, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-14-05 Coro Realty Building- 10 Roswell Street Consideration of a request for a parking variance in order to expand office and retail uses within an existing building. The property is located at the southeast corner of Milton Avenue and Roswell Street and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.
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Structure: Continued from Page 1 Bridge Road to be relocated so that the project could be unified onto a single 25-acre site. Within a few short months, Alpharetta had struck a deal to bring the new branch of the
Fulton County Library to the new City Center and saw 73 percent of its citizens vote to finance the project using $29 million in general obligation bonds. Along with the City Hall will be a 1-acre town green, a 450-space parking deck (which has already begun construction) and a new
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Along with other previously advertised items the following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, January 27, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-14-04 Topgolf Consideration of a height variance to allow 138’ poles that are used to hold netting to trap the golf balls. The property is located on Westside Parkway and legally described as being located in Land Lots 639, 654, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.
northfulton.com | Revue & News | January 16, 2014 | 23 25,000-square-foot public library. There have been a few snags in the construction – the soil where City Hall was to sit was difficult to work with, ratcheting up the price tag of the project. The parking deck con-
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-03 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers January 23, 2014 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Package Store Beer & Wine APPLICANT SK Empire, LLC d/b/a Khan’s Food Mart 3955 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner SK Empire, LLC Registered Agent Faraz Khan
Colonel Jack Peevy Col. Jack Peevy, US Army (Ret), 71, a native of Alpharetta GA, passed away Jan. 7, 2014 after a brief illness. He attended North Georgia College (now University of North Georgia) where he earned a BS in Business Administration and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1964. In 1965 he was a Rifle Platoon Leader in the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 8th Calvary, 1st Air Calvary Division in Vietnam. As a result of hostile operations he was wounded seven times and spent two and a half years in various military hospitals. In spite of severe wounds he returned to active duty at Ft. Bragg, NC where he commanded Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Special Forces Group (Airborne.) He had staff assignments in Intelligence and Operations, served as a B Team S-3, as a B Team Commander, and as the Battalion S-3. He served in Civil Affairs operations, was Executive Officer of a Military Intelligence Detachment (Strategic), Force Modernization Staff in 2nd Army and was Deputy Commander of a Military
Intelligence Command. He then commanded a Military Intelligence Company (Combat Electronic Warfare and Intelligence), Special Forces Group (Airborne). These units were recognized as extremely challenging organizations within the Special Operations arena. Jack was promoted to Colonel and became the Deputy G-2 in Third Army at Ft McPherson, GA. He was assigned to Forces Command during Desert Storm. He took command of a Military Intelligence Detachment (Strategic) for his final assignment and retired in 1994 with 30 years of service. His awards, decorations and qualifications include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with V Device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the
struction was delayed due to negotiations with neighboring property owners. Redesigns – including public restrooms on the ground floor – resulted in further delays and added costs.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-01 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers January 23, 2014 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT Annie’s Italian Kitchen, Inc. 3070 Windward Plaza Suite X-1 Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner Annie Scoles Registered Agent William R. Thompson
Even with the delays, the completion date has not moved much. The building is expected to be open for business in September of this year.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-14-AB-02 PLACE City Hall Two South Main Street Council Chambers January 23, 2014 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT Balance Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Kickshaw Grill 800 North Main St. Suite 130 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Balance Restaurant Group, Inc. Registered Agent Stewart A. Miller
In Memoriam
Special Forces Tab. After retiring from the US Army Jack became a successful real estate entrepreneur in north Fulton County. Last year he donated two houses to the Alpharetta Historical Society that had been in his family for many decades; one which predated the American Civil War. Jack Peevy was a quiet man and a generous man. The retired U.S. Army colonel made a $2.1 million donation to his alma mater, North Georgia College, now known as the University of North Georgia, to benefit the Corps of Cadets (The Boar’s Head Brigade) with further academic and non academic needs. Col. Peevy was active in the Republican party of Georgia and supported many conservative candidates nationwide. In 2013 Col. Peevy was selected as a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega GA formerly
North Georgia College. He was active in several veterans’ organizations including the Special Forces Assn, Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Assn, North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association, and the Military Officers Association of America. He was a member of the BMW Club of America. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Spence Wills; father, Hoye Peevy and step-father, W.E. (Edwin) Wills. He is survived by his good friends Kim & Brad Trego, Pete Glover, numerous cousins including Carol Scott, William Spence and Dr John Bailey and many veterans and classmates. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The University of North Georgia Foundation–Dahlonega (Class of ’64 Scholarship Fund In the name of Jack Peevy on the memo line), P.O. Box 1599, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. Funeral Services were held at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors on Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m. Interment with full Military Honors followed at Georgia National Cemetery.
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2014 looks bright, shiny on showroom floor Here we have a spanking new year in 2014 that is full of the promise every January brings. And was I ever ready to trade in that old year. 2013 began with shiny new wheels and an engine that purred like a cat with quart of cream. The economy looked ready to throw away
its crutches, companies were flush with cash and they were ready to spend it. The drought looked ready to call it quits as Lake Lanier was more than half full as spring began. And for the first time in years, I looked forward to seeing my yard raise more than just dust.
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Yes, 2013 was all tricked out with chrome wheels, a snazzy paint job and a V-8 with a supercharger under the hood. This should have been a break-out year. Of course, we all made big plans for 2013. This was the year business bounces back, the stock market really gets on track and I get my yard back in shape. I could have hung a sign out on my mailbox to say “Pigpen lives here,” and my neighbors would have said, “Tell us something we don’t know.” And then the spring rains came. And they came again. And then, they came some more. You would think somewhere in the Eternal Plan somebody would be in charge of spreading the wealth around. We got rain in March, in April, in May – which was all to the good. But all of June and into July? One by one, the fireworks displays were cancelled. We postponed the neighborhood Fourth of July party for a week. Then two. Then we said (over) optimistically, the third time’s the charm and proclaimed to celebrate the Fourth rain or shine. We were like losers at Vegas trying to double up to get even. There was more water around the pool than in it. Eating a hotdog in a soggy bun is like … well the imagery says it all, doesn’t it? Then came August, and I had given up on ever getting a tan. Thought about building an ark, though. This was getting really depressing. That was about the time we started paying attention to what the hard cases in Washington were threatening. It seems the politicos had to
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sharpen up their swords and rattle their brains in what has by now become the annual playground stand-off that national politics has evolved into. It goes like this: “Oh yeah?” “Yeah.” “Oh Yeah?” “Yeah!” “OH yeah?” “YEAH.” “OH YEAH?” “YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT, BUDDY!” “OH YEA … Well, you get the picture. Just as the stock market was poised to really break out of its shell and get those IRAs back riding the bull, Congress does the one thing guaranteed to put ice water in the veins of Wall Street. “We’re gonna let it all fall down.” “Oh Yeah?” “Yeah!” “Oh … You heard that one already. Well at least this time, they finally shut up. And what happened? Wall Street rose to heights no stockbroker has gone before. Meanwhile, it got to be Thanksgiving and it stopped raining. Hooray. Of course, my yard now has wadis where continuous rivulets gouged out trenches in my front yard. All that seed is now doing wonders for my neighbor’s yard down-
stream. Of course at Christmas, the good old days are gone. The days of pacifying my grandsons with a Tickle Me Elmo and a football are long gone. They have moved on to bigger and better (i.e. more expensive) things. The twins are 11, and I don’t know how to shop for them anymore. I was safe with Tripp. Get him a couple of video games and ear buds for his smartphone. However, his brother Chase is the Beau Brummell of the sixth grade. He sports a wardrobe that is worth twice what is hanging in my closet. When I was Chase’s age, I would have screamed in pain if I got athletic socks for Christmas. Of course in my day, they didn’t cost $20 a pair. He tried explaining what he wanted, but I just begged off. “How about I just give you a C-note in a brown paper bag,” I asked. “OK. Cool, Papa.” So here we came to the end of 2013. The valves were knocking, the rings were shot. The transmission is ready to fall out and the dents are too numerous to count. But that’s OK. There is 2014, sitting there on the showroom floor. I’m going to be more careful with this one. I won’t go over 35, and I’ll change the oil every thousand miles just to be safe. I hope each of you got a good deal on your trade-in. You know how it is. They knock down the price of the new one a little, but then they stick it to you on their price for the old one. So have a Happy … “Hey you, watch the paint job! Don’t scratch it. This model has to last the whole year, you know.”
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’Hooch’s Dibrell to play baseball at Kennesaw State JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Michael Dibrell has signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Kennesaw State University. The Kennesaw State Owls play Division I baseball in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Dibrell is a four-year baseball letterman as an outfielder and pitcher. He was selected Region 6-AAAAAA Second Team All-Region for his outfield play and was the Offensive Player of the Year in 2013 as a junior.
Dibrell also has a championship ring and letter in football as a member of Chattahoochee’s 2010 state championship team. Dibrell participates in Young Men’s Service League, supporting community service in North Fulton.
Chattahoochee High School’s Michael Dibrell has signed to play baseball at Kennesaw State University.
James Chatham, 92, of Roswell, passed away January 1, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Bill W. Fry, 85, of Jasper, passed away January 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Braughton C.A. Mauldin, 83, of Cumming, passed away January 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Roger Thrasher, 82, of Roswell, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
David McKenna, 51, of Roswell, passed away December 25, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Doris Lucille Way, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away January 1, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
DEATH NOTICES Antoinette Adam, 90, of Milton, passed away December 28, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Anita Faye Holcombe Alley, 66, of Woodstock, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
James Garland Bagley, Sr., 67, of Cumming, passed away December 24, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Mildred Henderson Bales, 87, of Woodstock, passed away January 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Alice Gertrude Bliss, 92, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away December30, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Thomas Bowles, 97, of Roswell, passed away December 30, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Annabelle Bremer, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away December 26, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Robert Timothy Brookshire, 52, of Dawsonville, passed away January 3, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
John Cooke, 84, of Cumming, passed away January 4, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Susan Coombs, 85, of Woodstock, passed away December 29, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Dillon Gayton, 21, of Forsyth County, passed away January 1, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Susan Minehart, 60, of Roswell, passed away January 5, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Christopher Ryan Cooper, 25, of Gainesville, passed away January 6, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Lynn Charles Green, 45, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Kent T. Mitchell, 78, of Roswell, passed away December 30, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Margaret Cunning, 80, of Roswell, passed away December 25, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Barbara Hardeman, 88, of Lawrenceville, passed away January 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
W.A. Davenport, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away December 30, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
David Eaden, Jr., 24, of Gainesville, passed away January 2, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Deborah Fischer, 60, of Woodstock, passed away January 3, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Richard E. Foley, 81, of Johns Creek, passed away December 28, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Nancy Ann Hauth, 86, of Cumming, passed away January 6, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Margie Ruth Hicks, 77, of Suwanee, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Curtis B. Jones, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away January 2, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Edward Joseph Langan, Sr., 77, of Roswell, passed away December 26, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Betty J. Moulder, 43, of Dawsonville, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Leonard Oblinger, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away December 23, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Mildred Oblinger, 91, Alpharetta, passed away December 28, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Jeff Pervis, 72, of Roswell, passed away December 21, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Cephas A. Sitton, III, 52, of Roswell, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Dora Lucille Logan, 81, of Cleveland, passed away January 2, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Virginia Smith, of Alpharetta, passed away. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
John Marsden, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away December 19, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Barbara Thomas, 94, of Roswell, passed away December 29, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Hazel Smith Weldon, 83, of Hoschton, passed away December 28, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
87, of Katherine West, Alpharetta, passed away December 23, 2013. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Wallace Gil White, 82, of Cumming, passed away January 4, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Louise Wildberger, 91, of Johns Creek, passed away December 31, 2013. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Juanita Winnett, 85, of Roswell, passed away January 3, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
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