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Council splits 4-2 on Roswell budget amendment
By ERLANDRYA RUTLEDGE erlandrya@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council, in a 4-2 vote Monday, approved a midyear budget amendment that includes approximately $1.3 million in new departmental spending for staffing needs and infrastructure support.
According to city officials, the midyear amendment is a “routine update” that “does not cost taxpayers anything extra,” with “every dollar of new spending … offset by higher-than-expected revenue.”
The amendment supports public safety staffing, including overtime expenses for fire department employees and $245,000 for the police department to “maintain full staffing levels.” The public safety headquarters building will receive
funds for accessibility improvements in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and three high-traffic recreation centers will see janitorial services restored with funds from the amendment.
Additionally, the amendment provides for sediment removal at Nesbit Lake, corrects a custodial contract budget omission, allots around $136,000 for seasonal staffing and programs at Old Mill Park, includes $70,000 for upgrades to school zone flashing beacons, and restores the city’s “Microsoft Office 365 license, which was inadvertently left out of the original budget, using $222,000 from [the existing technology fund balance] rather than general tax dollars,” according to a city news release.
The amendment also funds two new positions, including a grants manager at
$67,775 per year and an executive assistant for senior leadership at $41,884 per year, and provides $8,500 for enforcement efforts tied to unlicensed shortterm rental operators.
Councilmember Christine Hall opposed the amendment, saying from the council dais she was disappointed the 2026 fiscal year budget, first adopted in October 2025, did not correctly account for city expenses and revenue. The city’s fiscal year runs from January to December.
“This process needs to have been much more robust, open, transparent and really looked into … where we were on revenues, where we were against budget and where we were on expenses,” Hall said. “Six months into a budget, you’re going to be over and under different areas, and we really didn’t address that.”
Hall said she was also concerned about the increase in staff compensation packages and the addition of another assistant for the city’s leaders. Hall said that, under the previous mayoral administration, the mayor’s office staff budget was approximately $750,000 and it now sits at more than $2.1 million. She also voiced her dissatisfaction that stormwater management was not addressed in the budget amendment.
Hall’s comments led to a rebuttal from Councilmember Sarah Beeson, who said she did not understand how Hall could “criticize the addition of administrative staff” when Hall previously supported mayoral administrations with an extensive cast of “chiefs.”
“I don’t understand how we could really criticize the addition of administrative staff, specifically administrative assistants, when the previous administration had budgets with COOs and CFOs, C all of the Os, and you had no qualms with approving those,” Beeson said.
Beeson continued her remarks toward Hall, saying, “you were the same person who was telling us or urging us on council, not even three months ago, to dip into [discretionary budgets] and contingency funds to try to fix a pond in your neighborhood.”
The final comment prompted a rebuke to Beeson from Mayor Mary Robichaux, who asked Beeson to avoid that kind of comment. Beeson ended her remarks by saying it was her opinion and that she was entitled to it.
Councilmember Allen Sells joined Hall in voting against the budget amendment.
Riverside Road construction
During the meeting, the council also approved items related to the Riverside Road safety and operational improvements project. The endeavor is funded by the second iteration of Fulton County’s
Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which was approved by voters in 2021.
Members approved a nearly $9.5 million construction contract with BackBone Infrastructure LLC, the lowest responsive bidder, and authorized a budget amendment recognizing anticipated reimbursement revenue of roughly $1.45 million from Fulton County to help cover the project’s $10.7 million total cost.
The project adds a continuous multiuse trail, varying in width from 8 to 10 feet, with pedestrian lighting on the south side of Riverside Road and a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side of that road. It also includes the construction of a new roundabout at River Lake Drive, a new traffic signal at Taimen Drive, buffered bicycle lanes and several pedestrian crossings along the road’s corridor, according to the agenda item.
After hearing from two residents and some discussion about the bicycle lanes, the width of the road and potential speeding, safety and pollution issues, the council unanimously approved moving forward with the project.
Other business
• The mayor announced her direct reappointment of Nate Porter to the Roswell Housing Authority.
• The council approved the mayor’s reappointment of Ron Jackson to the Historic Preservation Commission; the appointment of Tom Hamblin and Joe Zerkus to the Design Review Board; and the appointment of Patrick Caffrey to the Downtown Development Authority.
• Members approved applying for a $60,000 grant, to be matched with city funds, from the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant would use the “remarkable story of Nancy Jackson, an enslaved woman who successfully sued James Stephen Bulloch for her freedom” as a way for students to investigate the historical, legal and human dimensions of the American experience. Bulloch owned a cotton mill and two plantations in Roswell, according to the Shoeleather History Project. City staff will partner with local playwright Maya Lawrence and students from Spelman and Morehouse colleges to create an original performance work based on the story.
• The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County and 13 other cities for a new 0.75% TSPLOST, contingent on voter approval in a November 2026 referendum. If passed, the tax would run April 2027 through March 2032, generating an estimated $663 million countywide, with Roswell projected to receive about $98.2 million based on its share of the population. Fulton County is requiring all participating cities to sign the IGA by July 15.
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Alcohol at arts center could boost rentals
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A decision to allow alcoholic beverages at the Alpharetta Arts Center could allow the city to better leverage the facility as an event space.
At a July 13 meeting, the Alpharetta City Council gave preliminary approval for the request during the first reading of an amendment to the alcohol ordinance. The change would update the code to allow alcohol service and consumption at the art gallery and event space at the corner of Mayfield Road and Canton Street.
A permit would require compliance with licensing, service, safety and oversight requirements. Alcohol is currently allowed at a few other city facilities, including the Mansell House, Spotlight Community Stage, Log Cabin and equestrian center.
Kim Zane, cultural services manager, said the move could make the space more attractive for rentals. Rental revenue already is the arts center’s second- or third-largest source of income, behind classes, Zane said.
The arts center currently hosts about three rentals each month, she said. Rentals include weddings, parties,
fundraisers and other events.
The space, a former Fulton County library, is now a 10,000-squarefoot venue that serves as a gallery with rotating exhibits and home for numerous community art classes. It also is an attractive spot for city and private events, Zane said.
“It’s really an open, beautiful space,” she said. “Art is the backdrop.”
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow
outdoor light into an open gallery. A concert and recital area known as the Black Box is perfect for music and other performances.
For many events, like weddings, alcohol service just makes sense, said Morgan Rodgers, recreation, parks and cultural services director.
Some who considered hosting weddings there chose not to after realizing they would be unable to have a
champagne toast.
“Right now, you can’t do that, and it’s a deal breaker,” Rodgers said.
The decision would allow the city to better maximize the use of the arts center, he said. Private events are held during hours the center is closed.
“We want to rent the building, so people can see how cool it is and get exposed to other things we are doing in our department,” Rodgers said.
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Northern Ridge District names June Eagle Scouts
ALPHARETTA, Ga.— The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) is proud to announce its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on June 25, 2026, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.
Top row, from left:
Nick Waters , of Troop 1717, sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. Nick’s project was replacing outdoor steps from the parking lot to the volleyball court and walking trails for Cross of Life Lutheran Church.
Praneeth Bhat , of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Praneeth’s project was building two benches, adding mulch to two playground sections and improving the drainage of an existing cement drainage ditch for Yugal Kunj.
Moksh Somayajuloa , of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Moksh’s project was the construction of two wooden shelves for equipment storage and reinforcing existing shelving units for Chinmaya Niketan Atlanta.
Amaan Jabrani , of Troop 143,
sponsored by Greenleaf Capital Partners. Amaan’s project was constructing a paved entrance and a paved walkway from the kiln room to the clay disposal area behind the glaze room for the Johns Creek Arts Center.
Noah Ronkainen , of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta Methodist Church. Noah’s project was refurbishing (deleting existing hard drive data and reinstalling the operating system) 55 laptop computers and donating them to the organization Meals of Grace.
Bottom row, from left Sebastian Ulffe , of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Sebatian’s project was refurbishing an outdoor classroom: building two benches, two standing tables, an easel stand and repairing the broken lectern for Elkins Pointe Middle School.
Vibhor Gupta , of Troop 2143, sponsored by The American Legion, Post 251. Vibhor’s project was construction of three picnic tables, then repairing and repainting the existing picnic tables for Yugal Kunj Radha Krishna Temple.
Nihitha Chandran , of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Nihitha’s project was constructing a three-tier wooden hanger rack system and an eight-layer marching band shanko inside a truck to store hanging uniforms for the Chattahoochee High School Band.
Ammaar Muhammad , of Troop 12B, sponsored by Muslim American Society Youth Center. Ammaar’s project was rebuilding a three-layer block firepit and the area around the firepit, building a vinyl archway and two raised garden beds with plants for Masjid Al-Furqan.
Lucas Spanier , of Troop 1486, sponsored by North River Baptist Church. Lucas’s project was the removal of existing cubbies and construction of new storage cubbies and hanging rods in a semi-trailer for the Roswell High School marching band.
Duy Tran , of Troop 1857, sponsored by Christ the Shepard Lutheran Church. Duy’s project was the construction of two wooden Little Free Libraries and collection of 60 books to stock the libraries for Caney Creek Preserve and Old Atlanta Park for the Forsyth County Park and Recreation Department.
Sticker shock? How to appeal your property assessment
By JOSHUA WILSON joshua@appenmedia.com
ATLANTA — The clock is ticking for property owners in Fulton County to appeal the values listed in their recently received annual notices of assessment.
Georgia law gives property owners 45 days from the date the notice was sent to file an appeal. The Fulton County deadline is July 31. Online filing of appeals is the preferred method, although the county also receives appeals by mail or in person at its main office (235 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30303) or its satellite offices.
View your assessment notice, file an appeal or learn more about the process at fultonassessor.org.
What are assessment notices?
The assessment notices inform property owners of their property’s assessed fair market value and also if any exemptions, and savings as a result of those exemptions, are being applied to the property. The notices are not bills. Those will be sent to property owners beginning in August.
Why do assessed values matter?
County taxing authorities, including the board of commissioners and the board of education, apply millage rates to properties at the assessed value provided in the notice. The boards are in the process of adopting proposed millage rates and holding public hearings — as required by state law — before adopting final rates.
Once the final millage rates have been set, the county tax commissioner will determine taxes owed by each property owner and begin collecting those fees.
Why would I appeal, and how does that work?
Property owners can appeal when they believe their assessed value is too high, does not reflect the property’s condition or does not match recent sales of comparable homes.
Owners choose how the appeal is heard, either through a county’s board of equalization, a hearing officer for certain high-value properties or binding arbitration.
If either side disagrees with the county board of equalization or hearing officer decision, they can appeal to a superior court, but arbitration decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
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Mimms Museum intern hired for education role
ROSWELL, Ga. — Caroline Markham was named education and development coordinator at the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in early July after completing an internship at the nonprofit institution.
Through her work, Markham will support the museum’s education initiatives and enhance programming for visitors of all ages. She will also play a role in cultivating relationships with local schools and surrounding organizations while identifying development opportunities that strengthen the museum’s community impact and long-term partnerships.
“Following Caroline’s successful internship with us, we are thrilled to welcome her to the Mimms Museum team full time,” Education and Public Programs Manager Becah Jubon said. “Having witnessed her dedication and enthusiasm firsthand, we are confident she will be an incredible asset to our education and development efforts.”
The Mimms Museum preserves and showcases the history of technology and art as well as the impact of those
subjects. Through interactive experiences, educational programs and events, the museum also invites visitors to explore the evolution of technology and its influence.
During her four-month internship at the museum, Markham gained handson experience supporting educational programming, public events and daily operations. Prior to her museum work, she served as a community service committee leader at Georgia College and State University, organizing art-focused events and mentorship activities for local Girl Scout troops while also leading fundraising efforts and fostering youth leadership.
Markham holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from GCSU and has earned a certificate in Roman art and archaeology from the University of Arizona and three certificates from The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In her free time, Markham enjoys hiking with her family, exploring new restaurants throughout the city and indulging her love of film.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell will host a watch party for the final match of the FIFA World Cup on July 19.
The game will be shown on a large screen set up on the back lawn of Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street.
Starting at 2 p.m., the city invites soccer fans to join the family-friendly viewing party, with soccer balls and goals available for youth to play with before and during the game. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Fans are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnic lunches. Beer and wine will be available for adults. The game kicks off at 3 p.m.
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This year’s Music on the Hill lineup has leaned into the decade with a series of tribute acts, connecting the city’s celebration of American history with music that shaped a generation.
Temperatures reached 88 degrees under clear, sunny skies, with a heat index climbing as high as 98. Even so, hundreds packed blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners onto the grass behind City Hall, with beer, wine and sangria available for purchase courtesy of the concert’s sponsors.
Some danced in front of the stage as lead singer Jenni Mote and drummer Larry Gambrill led the band through decade-defining hits. Others, including children dancing alongside their parents, stayed further back on the lawn. Many more simply stayed seated in the heat, singing along from their chairs.
For longtime fans of the series, the free concert was part of a summer routine. Nancy Glodowski, who attends with her husband, David, said the
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Officials expect the project to ease traffic flow issues as the area continues to grow.
Construction began in April 2021 for improvements along Ga. 9 from Upper Hembree Road to Windward Parkway, with an initial expected completion date in the spring of 2024. Utility delays and design changes pushed that timeline to the spring of 2026, the state department said. City officials said the project is likely in its final stages.
The $50 million project will add two lanes for vehicles, bike lanes, on-street parking, upgraded drainage and pedestrian lighting, among other improvements.
The delays encountered by the state transportation department are in stark contrast with a tandem project led by the city from Old Milton Avenue to Academy Street, said Pete Sewczwicz, director of public works.
The city’s portion of that endeavor was completed years ago.
Jimenez said the project’s delays have harmed her business by hindering foot traffic. When she first moved into the building more than two years ago, she was told the construction would soon be completed.
“When we moved in back in March 2024, it was only supposed to be a couple months, and it’s been two and a half years,” she said. “And for a while, I
draw is simple.
“It’s free, good music and people watching,” Glodowski said.
A group of friends — Kim Dionne, Janet Benn, Kris Burnett and Angela — echoed that sentiment, saying they come each month for “being outside and the music is always good, as well as time with the community.”
Others discovered the series more recently. Eileen McKay and Rhonda Jones, who brought homemade meals to enjoy during the show, said they learned about the concert through Roswell365. For Jay and Barbara Andrews and their family, Friday marked their first time at Music on the Hill, after a friend told Barbara about the series.
The concert was sponsored by Rock N Taco, Wellstar Health System and Phoenix Senior Living, part of a broader list of local businesses backing the summer series.
Music on the Hill continues Aug. 14 with “Piano Man vs. Rocket Man,” a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, followed by country act Nashville Nation on Sept. 11 to close out the season. All shows are free and run 7-9 p.m. on the lawn behind City Hall, 38 Hill St.
Traffic drives by road construction on Main Street north of downtown Alpharetta July 10.
was like, ‘Why are we paying full rent?’”
On a Friday afternoon in July, the main entrance remained blocked by construction crews, forcing customers to take a detour through an adjacent neighborhood to reach a parking deck. That has resulted in frustration and confusion with many customers, Jimenez added. She said she worries the road work also may lead some to think her business has not yet opened.
Jimenez is not alone. Several other business owners near her agreed, saying the construction has harmed their ability to operate.
Siva Doraisamy, owner of The
Shipping Post at 175 N. Main St., said he signed the contract for his current building in November with the understanding the work would soon be completed. The location was attractive to him because of the activity and growth in the downtown area, and he expects the numerous businesses and residents there will seek his business out for their package shipping needs.
But he thinks the construction is severely cutting into the number of customers he sees each day. His business relies on foot traffic, he said.
“Let’s say, typically in a normal world, we see about 10 or 12 customers
a day,” he said. “When the road construction happens on that side of the road, we may see two or three.”
The lack of information Doraisamy has heard about when the project will be completed also complicates planning for his business, he said.
Jim Pullen, owner of Secure Life Benefits at 133 N. Main St., said he agrees construction has created issues. He said customers of his financial planning business complain of difficulties in entering his parking lot. The roadway near his entrance has been flanked by orange barrels and choked with traffic.
“If you miss the turn to our business, you got to go around the block, and when it’s all logjammed, I mean that’s got to make anybody upset,” he said.
Pullen added he is frustrated by the delays. When he moved into his location about two and a half years ago, officials told him the work would be completed within months.
In the financial planning industry, it’s important to convey professionalism, he noted. Pullen said he worries the gravel driveway that has remained unpaved makes that more difficult.
“All that dirt, that temporary gravel, it gets in the tires in the parking lot, and then they track it in,” he said.
The issues are so serious that Pullen said he is considering relocating. The location he once thought was premier has become a liability.
“When I come up for renewal in January, I’m gonna have to move, or the rent’s got to come way down,” he said.
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Fans fill the lawn behind Roswell City Hall as The M-80’s deliver a set of ‘80s hits during Friday’s Music on the Hill concert. The free outdoor series, part of the city’s America250 celebration, draws crowds with lawn chairs and blankets each month through September.
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Milton care home runs on generators after water mishap
By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — It has been three months since an assisted living home in Milton lost electric utility service.
Vitality Living Milton lost power April 1 and has been operating on generators since. Its emails to families of residents go back and forth, with high expectations one day and dashed hopes the next. Some family members say they are anxious, frustrated and wary.
“The ongoing power issue at Vitality has been extremely stressful for my mother, who is legally blind,” Alpharetta resident and former City Councilwoman Karen Richard said. “I am fortunate to live only a few minutes away, which has allowed me to respond quickly to the power interruptions and outages that have occurred over the past three months.”
Vitality Living, based in Brentwood, Tennessee, operates about 30 assisted living communities across the Southeast. The 94-unit facility on Webb Road in Milton provides three distinct care programs. Independent living supports active community life. Assisted living provides full-time personal care. Memory care delivers specialized cognitive assistance. Families of residents say they pay thousands each month, and prices vary according to the level of care.
Company officials said July 10 they expect full utility power restoration sometime around the week of July 27. The community lost power April 1 when an irrigation pipe burst and flooded the electrical panel. The facility immediately switched to generator power, but emails to family members suggest not everything has gone smoothly.
Within days of the electrical problem, an email to families from Sandra Spencer, senior executive director of Vitality Living Milton, reported efforts to replace the main breaker. She wrote that the required part had been sourced and was expected to arrive that Friday or Saturday.
When the part did arrive, families said they were told technicians successfully replaced the parts affected, but another issue was identified that prohibited turning the main power on.
Over the next 12 weeks, Spencer provided email updates to families about progress and the difficulties in securing the correct parts to repair the electrical system. The emails included extra measures being taken to add staffing and equipment, including portable air conditioning units.
Several attempts were made by phone and email to speak with Spencer. She did not respond.
Two families contacted for comment said they were reluctant to speak on the
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A 2025 state audit of the Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation Division shows the monitoring agency fell short of its oversight duties in personal care home inspections.
record for fear of reprisal. Both said they worried management could find some vague justification to remove their loved ones from the facility. One relative said elder care homes are not like grocery stores, and you cannot move a disabled loved one to another facility at the drop of a hat.
Both families said they were concerned about the ongoing electrical issue and how it has been handled.
Generator failure
Things came to a head Sunday morning, June 28. Richard said she saw the camera in her mother’s room blank out at 8:30 a.m. Because temperatures were forecast in the mid-80s that day, she immediately drove to Vitality Living Milton and found the lights out inside. Illuminated exit signs were the only evidence of power anywhere in the building, she said.
Within an hour, the facility issued an email to families that the generator had given out. Management called in additional staff to ensure the safety of residents and initiate group activities, according to an email sent to families by Vitality Living Chief Real Estate Officer Charles Hall.
A new generator was brought on site, and power was restored within five hours.
The delay is not due to a lack of urgency. The repair requires specialized electrical equipment with extended manufacturing and delivery lead times.”
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sure that this gets all the way to the finish line,” she said.
Cunningham also addressed those families who cited fear of reprisal for speaking out.
“Our goal is to foster an environment where residents and families feel safe, heard and respected,” she said. “We welcome honest feedback and are committed to addressing concerns without fear of negative consequences.”
In a July 1 email to residents, Hall addressed the delay in restoring electrical utility power.
“The delay is not due to a lack of urgency,” he wrote. “The repair requires specialized electrical equipment with extended manufacturing and delivery lead times.”
In a phone interview, Christy Cunningham, vice president of sales and marketing for Vitality Living, said the Milton facility has installed backups to the backup generators to ensure power remains on.
“It was really specialized electrical equipment that was damaged, and unfortunately that has extended manufacturing and delivery lead time,” she said. “We’ve been working with the utility company, with the manufacturers, with the electricians … to try to speed this process up.”
She said the June power outage was unfortunate, but the facility has stocks of portable oxygen and other emergency equipment to handle power interruptions. Contingency plans, Cunningham said, are a standard at Vitality Living facilities.
All the new electrical components are set to be installed within a day after arrival, she said.
“So we have a very short window here to make it the rest of the way and to battle through this on our side to make
She said it makes her sad families fear any sort of retaliation for speaking out, and she encouraged them to call the Vitality hotline, 888-303-6800, with any concerns.
Regulatory authority
The state’s 28,000 personal care homes are licensed and monitored by the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) within the Georgia Department of Community Health.
The agency’s latest spot inspection on Vitality Living Milton was conducted March 17, two weeks before the electrical incident. Results of that inspection showed no violations of the rules and regulations governing assisted living homes.
Still, deficiencies at the state regulatory agency worry Richard, who depends on the department to ensure the safety of her mother.
In June 2025, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts released a report about the agency, critiquing its monitoring of assisted living facilities. In that report, officials stated, “HFRD could improve oversight over the residential facilities that serve elderly and disabled adults. Over the past six years, HFRD has not routinely inspected many facilities or fully utilized its authority to assess penalties for identified violations.”
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The audit showed:
• Between 2019 and 2024, HFRD did not ensure all facilities received a routine inspection, and those that did were often less frequent than HFRD’s established 18-month goal.
• Of the 2,540 active facilities due for a routine inspection, 43% (1,100) had no routine inspection between January 2019 and November 2024.
• Of the 1,440 that received an inspection, 63% (900) were not inspected within HFRD’s established 18-month goal.
• Many facilities have received site visits related to complaint investigations, though routine inspections are intended to be more comprehensive.
• Of the 190 complaints reviewed, approximately 30% (54) could have been categorized at a higher priority than what HFRD assigned during intake — potentially delaying investigations.
• Among the most serious complaints (which indicate harm may be occurring or resident health and safety is in immediate jeopardy), 15% (14) were not investigated within the required two days. Similarly, 13% (1,492) of investigations into other complaints occurred outside the 45-day
Vitality Living Milton, a 94-unit facility on Webb Road in Milton, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care.
requirement.
• It does not appear HFRD imposed fine amounts on all serious violations, which HFRD procedures state incur a mandatory fine. Approximately 30% of fines assessed since 2022 ($93,200) remain outstanding.
Despite the ongoing situation, Richard said she has nothing but
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Roswell hosting budget workshop
ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell is holding a budget workshop this Saturday, and officials invite residents and business owners to attend and help inform the city’s future financial investments.
The workshop, set for 9-11 a.m., is in the community room of the East Roswell Recreation Center, 900 Fouts Road. The event is open to the public, and city staff members will be on hand to answer questions, provide more
information and hear feedback. During the workshop, there will also be an overview of the city’s budget process and calendar.
The Saturday workshop is the second of two budget workshops. The first was held on July 15.
The public is also invited to take a survey seeking their input on budget priorities. To complete the survey, visit roswellgov.com/budget.
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admiration for the team at Vitality Milton.
“During each outage, they responded professionally and demonstrated genuine care and concern for the residents,” she said.
But she still has concerns.
First, she said, she wants to know what other critical infrastructure may
be vulnerable to failure.
“[Also,] once the repairs are complete, what will the commissioning and testing process entail?” she asked. “Specifically, what measures will be taken to ensure residents do not experience another prolonged loss of power, particularly during the peak heat of July?”
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foster, volunteer, donate, sponsor, or simply help spread the word, you can directly change a life. Every dollar goes to the cats. Every hour volunteered matters. Every share reaches another potential adopter. Every act of kindness gives another cat hope.
Together, we’ve spent 15 years saving lives. One cat at a time.
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An exceptional start to an unstoppable future
We believe that when children are given an exceptional start to their school experience, they grow up to become:
The years from Kindergarten Prep through 8th Grade are special, consequential, and deserving of intentional focus. These are the years when children are most open to exploring: as students, athletes, artists, friends, and leaders. It’s when students begin to set great expectations, and when they discover their inner self is as important as their academic development. It’s when children recognize their critical role within their family, their community, and the greater world.
These are the formative years, and at The Davis Academy, they mean everything. As both a highly academic independent school and a Reform Jewish Day School, we are intentional about giving children an exceptional start to their school experience, providing students with individualized learning, well-rounded opportunities, and a loving community rooted in inclusive values.
• Undeterred by academic challenge and confident in their abilities.
• Understood and valued for both who they are and how they learn.
• Unafraid to explore their purpose, try new things, develop their voice, advocate for themselves, and speak up for what is right.
• United as part of a strong community built on L.O.V.E.—living our values every day.
Our families say we’re a school with a soul. That’s because we’re not just a place for the child but for the generations. When your family joins Davis, you begin a life-changing journey together and find a support system for life.
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Change lives, change the world
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Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. Our leadership and faculty work to provide students with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them with the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them. Wesleyan’s school motto is JOY-Jesus, Others, Yourself, and every aspect of school life is oriented to reinforce this philosophy of putting Jesus first and others ahead of ourselves.
A college preparatory environment, students have access to a wide range of academic opportunities along with athletics, arts, service and other extracurricular activities. Wesleyan’s 85-acre campus provides state-of-the-art academic facilities along with on-campus practice space for athletics and arts.
Located just outside of I-285 in Peachtree Corners, Wesleyan enrolled 1,210 students in grades K-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Wesleyan offers bus routes throughout the metro Atlanta area. Supervised care before school is included in the cost of tuition and after care is available (K-8) until 6 p.m. at an affordable rate.
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The Goddard School Alpharetta (Windward) is proud to be a premier, award-winning, family-owned and operated preschool serving children from infancy through 5th grade. For more than a decade, our family has been dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, loved and inspired to learn.
Our school combines the trusted Goddard approach with a passion for nurturing the whole child through play-based, inquiry-driven learning. From our youngest infants to our after-school and summer camp students, every child benefits from engaging experiences that build confidence, creativity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. Our experienced teachers partner closely with families to ensure each child receives individualized support and encouragement throughout every stage of development.
As an award-winning school, we are honored to be recognized by our community for excellence in early childhood education, outstanding family partnerships and an unwavering commitment to quality. We believe that every child deserves exceptional care and meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for success.
At Goddard Windward, we are more than a preschool - we are a family. We are committed to providing a safe, joyful and enriching environment where children thrive, families feel supported and lifelong memories are created every day.
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Education solutions for every mind, every age
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Eaton Academy offers multiple programs, both in person and online, since a “one size fits all” approach to education is not effective in today’s world.
Academic programs
The full-day K-12 school with its 5:1 studentto-teacher ratio allows instructors to address the individual learning styles of both neuro-typical and neuro-diverse students. Using STEAM-related activities and multisensory instruction, students of all abilities achieve academic and personal success. The collegeprep curriculum is delivered in a safe, nurturing environment.
For students with more significant needs, the Pace Program customizes the curriculum to, not only meet their specific academic needs but also develop life skills and independent living strategies. This approach is perfect for students on the spectrum, those with developmental delays, and individuals with other scholastic challenges. Pace students follow the traditional school day and work to develop greater self-sufficiency and independence, on their way to earning a high school diploma.
The Independent Study Program (ISP), tailored to students’ schedules and academic needs, permits individuals to work at their own pace. The tutorial setting enables students who need a more flexible approach, such as aspiring athletes and performers, to work toward graduation while following their dreams. Some students enroll in ISP to accelerate their scholastic
work; others seek academic remediation. ISP arranges the one-to-one sessions on a schedule that accommodates the students’ needs for flexibility in time or delivery. Sessions can be in person or online.
Post-graduate programs
LEAP is designed to help individuals strengthen their life skills to achieve greater independence. Participants benefit from job readiness training at local businesses and life skill development in our model apartment.
The LIFE program works with young adults living in their own apartments. Participants meet with a LIFE coach several times each week for support in areas such as meal-prep, budgeting, hygiene, roommate relations, and housekeeping.
Supported employment prepares young adults for the workplace. Assistance is given with resume writing, applying for positions, and keeping a job. A job coach serves as a liaison between the participant and job sites.
The College Foundations Program (CFP) is designed for individuals who completed high school but are not ready for college or to live on their own. CFP enhances students’ abilities in academics, social settings, independent living, and employment. Students receive onthe-job experience and academic enrichment to enable them to enter college and live independently.
Eaton Academy is the ideal place for families to discover education options and independent living solutions. Whatever students need, Eaton works to create the perfect education solution for them.
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Did you know there’s a local LEGO® shopping experience right here in the Johns Creek and Alpharetta area for kids, families, collectors, and LEGO® lovers of all ages?
Bricks & Minifigs Johns Creek on Jones Bridge Road is the place to explore, imagine, shop, celebrate, and experience the fun of LEGO® together. Kids can dig into mountains of LEGO® in our bulk tables, parents can enjoy a screen-free outing, and lifelong fans can hunt for hard to find pieces, retired favorites, and collectible minifigs. Builders can also stop by the Build-A-Fig table to mix and match their own custom LEGO® minifig!
Whether your family is planning a weekend visit, birthday celebration, camp day, school club and scout outing, or other special group activity, our shop offers a fun local experience that brings people together through building.
We also love to partner with schools, teachers, homeschool groups, youth programs, and community organizations for creative events and team-building activities. Email or call us anytime; we're happy to customize an option to
suit your needs. You're welcome to bring your group in store or we can bring the LEGO® fun to you!
And when you are done with your LEGO®, bring it in! Turn your bricks, sets, and minifigs into cash or trade them for something new to build. Come support your local LEGO® shop and build something awesome close to home!
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Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 5, 4 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
3. “Goldberg Variations” composer. Sheik’s bevy. Master, in India
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Forsyth County’s unique history and a special citizen
Forsyth County is a special place with a unique history and some special people as today’s column will illustrate.
Forsyth County was occupied by the Cherokee Indians for hundreds of years before white settlers began to arrive in 1829 after gold was discovered. The Georgia Legislature divided Cherokee lands into 10 counties in 1832, including Forsyth County which they named after John Forsyth, a noted politician at the time. The following year elections were held to select county officials. In 1834, Cumming was incorporated as the county seat. The population of the county was slightly more than 2,000 whites immediately following the government’s gold lottery of 1833. The Cherokee left the area for Oklahoma beginning in 1838. Fort Campbell in Forsyth County was one of the assembly points used to gather them for the treacherous forced hike to Oklahoma known as the Trail of Tears.
The naming of the county after John Forsyth (1780 –1841) was a political gesture since he had no personal connection to the county. He served as Georgia’s 33rd governor from 1827 to 1829. He was U.S. Secretary of State from 1834 to 1841 and later was U.S. Minister to Spain. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. He was portrayed in the 1997 movie “Amistad”. Forsyth was born in Virginia, but his family moved to Augusta, Georgia, when he was a child.
In the 1950s, the Army Corps of Engineers built Buford Dam which led to the creation of Lake Lanier. In the 1970s, construction of Ga. 400 linked Cumming and Atlanta, bringing change and growth to the county. Today the population is about 287,000.
Forgotten place names
Forsyth County was home to many crossroads communities that have disappeared.
One example is Chestatee, once a significant rural community with strong Cherokee roots. The name translates as “place of lights” and is derived from the Cherokee practice of lighting fires along riverbanks while hunting or fishing. It was located where the Chestatee River and Chattahoochee River join near the Vann Ferry operated by Cherokee leader James Vann. White settlers
This portrait of John Forsyth by Freeman Thorpe hangs in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U.S. Department of State. Forsyth was governor of Georgia from 18271829 and Secretary of State in the administration of Andrew Jackson 1834-1841.
established farms throughout the area in the 1800s after gold was discovered in 1828. The 1832 land lottery followed, and the city of Cumming was founded in 1833. The forced removal of the Cherokee came in 1838. The community grew gradually with churches, ferries, stores and roads. A post office was established in 1880.
Chestatee was a small but significant community of cotton, corn, livestock and poultry farms in the 19th and early 20th century. There was no downtown area. There was never a sudden event that caused the community’s demise. It gradually lost its identity with the changing times. The post office closed in 1904 when Rural Free Delivery began.
The creation of Lake Lanier altered the landscape as roads and farmland were changed, suburban development and linkage to the Atlanta metropolitan area growth reduced the need for a crossroads community. Today the name survives in schools, roads, churches, cemeteries and the
900-acre dairy farm in the Vicory Creek District of South Forsyth County. He milked up to 10 cows every morning before school, mended fences and fed the calves.
Isaac attended the four-room Bethelview School which provided grades one through five. Four teachers taught all grades. While at Forsyth Central High School he played shortstop on the baseball team and was proficient in track high jumps, long jumps, discus and shot put. Isaac says, “We students developed special relationships with teachers who became friends for life.”
Isaac is descended from early Forsyth pioneers William Hobson Bacon the third (1799-1868) and his wife Mary Polly Cunningham Bacon (1802-1872) who came to Georgia when Forsyth County was created circa 1832. Hobson volunteered to fight for the Confederacy during the Civil War, but he was not accepted because he was “too old.” He bought property from someone who had won property in the 1832 gold lottery and became a prosperous dairy farmer. The couple raised eight children. When Hobson died, his land was divided among his children.
Chestatee River.
Chestatee was not alone in its transition to modernity.
Oscarville, Big Creek, Ducktown, Coal Mountain, Hightower, Silver City, New Hope, Old Atlanta, Young Deer Creek, Holbrook, Keith’s Ferry and Bridge, Chattahoochee River Mill Villages, Bethelview, Fort Campbell, Poole’s Mill and Federal Road communities and other places have undergone their own transitions. Matt is unique in that it thrives today. Perhaps a column highlighting forgotten places is in order.
A unique individual I like historians. They are smart and have great memories. I mentioned one Forsyth example in a recent column, Jimmy and Maratha McConnell, co-presidents of the Forsyth County Historical Society. Today I will feature Isaac Lang who is blessed with a photographic memory and who has led a most interesting life. Isaac was born and raised on a
Hobson was very interested in education, and while serving as foreman of a grand jury in 1848, he recommended that the state start a school system and pay for it. The scattered field schools with dirt floors were consolidated into one unified system in 1873. The county had about 1,460 students at that time. Most of the Bacon family members are buried in the Mars Hill Cemetery.
After high school, Isaac joined the Navy and became a pilot, serving for 23 years. He flew A4, A7 and Phantom jets on 12 of the Navy’s 14 aircraft carriers. He served as a flight instructor during the Israeli War in 1973. Along the way, he earned an MBA and studied abnormal psychology with a thesis in behavioral modification.
Following his military service, Isaac flew for several commercial airlines and finally retired from Delta Airlines. He is now enjoying his retirement and fulfilling his passion for American history.
Bob is a member of the Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission, director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and member of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
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OPINION
Small steps, not grand gestures, can heal division
“The earth turns, but we don’t feel it move. Then one night you look up, one spark, and the sky is on fire.” — Amsterdam Vallon, “Gangs of New York”
Political polarization rarely arrives with a bang. It seeps in quietly through hardened rhetoric, siloed media and the slow erosion of shared civic ground.
It’s tempting to treat polarization as a modern phenomenon, fueled by the invention of social media and 24hour cable news. But the truth is that polarization thrives when institutions
fail to evolve alongside the people they serve. When systems become rigid, unresponsive or perceived as unfair, frustration hardens into distrust, and distrust calcifies into division.
That’s why change, even incremental change, matters — not because it offers a quick fix, but because it signals responsiveness. It tells people the system can still hear them.
Consider our most powerful institutions. Congress, for example, is structurally incentivized toward gridlock and partisan entrenchment. The Supreme Court, meanwhile, faces growing public skepticism about its impartiality. These aren’t fringe concerns. They’re mainstream anxieties. Addressing them doesn’t require tearing everything down — it requires
thoughtful recalibration. Ethical, procedural and transparency reforms are not radical ideas, but they are meaningful steps toward stronger, more accountable government. They recognize that institutions are not sacred relics but living systems that must evolve to remain relevant and effective. Failure to adapt risks not only ineffectiveness but also deeper political division.
Adaptation is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of vitality.
Look at baseball, famous for its reverence for tradition. For decades, it resisted modernization, clinging to its rhythms and rules as if they were sacrosanct.
Then viewership declined alongside shifting cultural habits. Leadership changed. They introduced the pitch
clock and other rule changes to speed up play. The efforts to make the game more engaging weren’t betrayals of baseball’s essence — they were acts of preservation. By evolving, the sport is trying to ensure that new generations will care about it.
Political polarization feeds on the belief that nothing can change, that the system is broken, that the other side is not just wrong but unreachable. Breaking that cycle doesn’t start with grand gestures. It starts with small, visible steps that restore a sense of movement — proof that the “earth” is turning in ways we can actually feel.
If we ignore the quiet shifts, if we dismiss incremental change as insufficient, we risk waking up one night to find the sky already on fire.
Several factors will govern whether mortgage rates fall
D.C. AIKEN Guest Columnist dcaiken.com
Last week offered the markets their first real glimpse of the “new Federal Reserve” under Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors, economists, and political observers were watching closely for signs that the Fed might align itself with President Trump’s repeated calls for lower interest rates.
Instead, the Federal Open Market Committee chose to leave rates unchanged.
While the decision was widely expected, what surprised many was the Fed’s willingness to keep the possibility of a rate increase on the table later this year. That stance highlights the difficult position policymakers currently face. The White House is advocating for lower rates at a time when inflation has climbed to 4.2 percent, its highest level in three years. Yet reducing rates while inflation remains elevated is akin to trying to extinguish a fire with gasoline.
It may feel proactive, but the outcome is rarely what anyone hopes for.
From a monetary policy perspective, the Fed’s caution is understandable. Inflation remains well above its longrun target, while unemployment has remained relatively stable. Under these conditions, the central bank has little incentive to begin easing policy prematurely. In fact, if labor market conditions strengthen further while inflation persists at current levels, the argument for additional tightening becomes considerably stronger.
This creates an unusual economic paradox. Normally, stronger employment is celebrated as an unequivocal positive. Today, however, every surprisingly strong jobs report may increase the probability of higher interest rates. It’s one of the few situations in economics where good news can immediately become bad news — and then somehow be spun as good news again on financial television.
So where does this leave mortgage rates?
The outlook is cautiously optimistic. I expect inflationary pressures to moderate over the next six months,
D.C. AIKEN Senior
VP of Lending, CrossCountry Mortgage
aided in part by declining energy prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to ease. If inflation trends lower, mortgage rates should gradually follow.
Earlier this year, mortgage rates briefly dipped below 6 percent, helping stimulate purchase activity during the first quarter. A return to rates beginning with a “5” later this year could once again unlock pent-
up housing demand and improve affordability for many buyers.
That said, expectations should remain grounded. While rates below 6 percent appear achievable, forecasts calling for sustained mortgage rates in the mid-5 percent range remain optimistic. Economic forecasting is difficult enough without pretending the crystal ball actually works.
For now, the most likely scenario is one of gradual improvement rather than dramatic relief. Inflation appears poised to cool, mortgage rates may drift lower, and housing activity could strengthen modestly. But barring a significant economic slowdown, borrowers hoping for the ultra-low rates of years past may need to keep hoping a little longer.
DC Aiken is Senior Vice President of Lending for CrossCountry 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 CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC or its affiliates.
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Plans:
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“That's very, very unique to find a site that has those size roads and in between interchanges like that,” Walker said.
The project would include sufficient on-site parking for daily visitation and call on partnerships with nearby businesses’ lots to manage additional vehicles during games and events.
Jamestown’s plan proposes several buildings that would become the tallest in Alpharetta.
Avalon currently features a 12-story hotel.
The developer’s plan calls for 20-story towers, including a for-rent multifamily residential building. Other buildings’ stories could reach into the teens.
Bohn said the heights are well suited for the project and its area. Jamestown’s application points out the North Point Business Master Plan already allows nearby properties building heights as high as 30 stories.
“We believe that density fits with the site and fits with the surroundings,” Bohn said, adding, the area could see additional taller buildings as it experiences redevelopment.
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Jamestown envisions a sports-entertainment district anchored by a 20,000-seat hockey arena at property occupied by North Point Mall.
Taxes
During a question and answer period, numerous residents expressed concerns about the project’s public funding, asking whether it could raise their tax bills.
“How much of this is going to be borne cost-wise by the taxpayer?” one man asked.
Although financial incentives would be discussed by council members after an initial rezoning vote, City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom said he can say the project already has numerous mechanisms that would not draw from the city’s general fund which is heavily dependent on property tax revenue.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ORIENTAL BANK, Plaintiff, V.
SHAWN J. DOWE, HADY DOWE, AND MAHOGANY RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Defendants.
To: Hady Dowe
Covington, Georgia
Order of Publication
CASE NO. ST-24-CV-97
Within 30 days after completion of the publication period specified in the Order of Publication dated March 9, 2026, you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a Cross- Claim filed against you in this action for, inter alia, a money judgment, judgment confirming the amount, validity, and priority of MRHA's lien against Shawn J. Dowe and Hady Dowe's real property located on St. Thomas, judgment foreclosing MRHA's lien, and an award of costs and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the Cross- Claim for Debt, Foreclosure, and Quiet Title. Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this 10TH day of JUNE 2026. Court Clerk II of said court.
By/Solicitors for Mahogany Run Homeowners Association
Shari N. D'Andrade
KROBLIN D'ANDRADE P.C.
9716 Estate Thomas, Suite 203 St. Thomas, VI 00802
TO BE RUN: 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 and 07/23/2026.
“Public funding for these types of projects does not mean it automatically impacts the taxpayer,” Lagerbloom said.
The already established tax allocation district could provide funding to be invested in the project, he said.
A tax allocation district, or TAD, does not institute a new tax. But it does allow a portion of future property taxes generated within its boundaries to be set aside and used for improvements.
With participation by Fulton County and Fulton County Schools, the TAD could generate more than $950 million over 30 years, according to estimates. Without their participation, the city’s
contribution would amount to about $153 million.
A study commissioned by the city predicts about a 400 percent increase in the area’s tax digest by 2040.
The site also lies within the True North 400 community improvement district, a self-taxing entity formed in 2003 that “advances infrastructure projects that enhance the livability, walkability and drivability.”
The project also could see tax abatements from the Alpharetta Development Authority and ticket surcharges.
“There are a tremendous amount of ways and different discussions to be had with revenue, and they don’t start with the general fund,” Lagerbloom said.
NOTICE OF MERGER
Sin City Productions LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, has merged with and into ALGL Inc., a Georgia corporation. The surviving entity is ALGL Inc., located at 10595 Old Alabama Road Conn, Unit 1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. The merger becomes effective May 8, 2026. All assets, rights, liabilities, and obligations of Sin City Productions LLC shall vest in ALGL Inc. Published pursuant to applicable Georgia law.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ORIENTAL BANK, Plaintiff, V.
SHAWN J. DOWE, HADY DOWE, AND MAHOGANY RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Defendants.
To: Shawn J. Dowe
Covington, Georgia
Order of Publication
CASE NO. ST-24-CV-97
Within 30 days after completion of the publication period specified in the Order of Publication dated March 9, 2026, you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a Cross- Claim filed against you in this action for, inter alia, a money judgment, judgment confirming the amount, validity, and priority of MRHA's lien against Shawn J. Dowe and Hady Dowe's real property located on St. Thomas, judgment foreclosing MRHA's lien, and an award of costs and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the Cross- Claim for Debt, Foreclosure, and Quiet Title. Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this 10TH day of JUNE 2026. Court Clerk II of said court.
By/Solicitors for Mahogany Run Homeowners Association
Shari N. D'Andrade
KROBLIN D'ANDRADE P.C.
9716 Estate Thomas, Suite 203 St. Thomas, VI 00802
TO BE RUN: 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 and 07/23/2026.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following items will be considered by the Design Review Board on Friday, August 21, 2026 with a workshop commencing at 8:30 a.m. and regular meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
1. DRB260017 Elan Homes Consideration of new construction. The property is located at 196 Marietta St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0694 1 st District, 2 nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
2. DRB260018 Elan Homes Consideration of new construction. The property is located at 204 Marietta St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0694 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
3. DRB260019 Madewell Homes Consideration of new construction. The property is located at 255 Milton Ave and is legally described as being in Land Lot 1270 & 1251 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
4. DRB260020 Crust Pizza Consideration of new signage. The property is located at 142 South Main St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0695 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia
5. DRB260021 7Brew Coffee Consideration of new construction. The property is located at 11378 State Bridge Rd and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0129 1st District, 1st 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 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, August 6, 2026 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 24, 2026 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. MP-26-06/Z-26-05/CU-26-04/V-26-08 North Point Sports & Entertainment District
Consideration of a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use and variances to allow for the redevelopment of North Point Mall with a mixed-use development consisting of approximately a 20,000-seat hockey arena, 4,000-seat music hall and performing arts center, 2,000-seat team practice facility and community hockey rink, movie theater, 30,000 square foot hotel conference center, 350-room full-service hotel, 300-room hybrid hotel, 750,000 square feet of office, 907,000 square feet of retail/restaurant, 1,385 ‘For-Rent’ dwelling units, and 22 acres of public parks, plazas and multi-use trails on 98.58 acres in the North Point Overlay. A master plan amendment is requested to the North Point Mall Master Plan to allow for the proposed mixed-use development. A rezoning is requested from PSC (Planned Shopping Center) to MU (Mixed Use) and a conditional use is requested to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ use, to increase residential density, and to increase non-residential building height. Variances are requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 2.2.20(B)(4) to reduce the minimum percentage of office, UDC Subsection 2.5.4 to increase the distance requirement for off-site parking, UDC Subsection 2.10.3 to modify streetscape requirements, UDC Subsection 2.10.4 to modify block and access requirements, UDC Subsection 2.10.3(D) to increase residential building height, and UDC Subsection 3.2.2 to allow an encroachment into the Georgia 400 Tree Buffer. The property is located at 0 North Point Drive, 0 Rock Mill Road, 1000 North Point Parkway, and 2000, 4000, 4500, 5000 & 6000 North Point Circle and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 687, 688, 689, 700, 701, 702, 742, and 743, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 17, 2026 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. E-26-01 Howard Capital Sign Exception
Consideration of a sign exception to allow for an additional wall sign. An exception is requested from Unified Development Code Subsection 2.6.12(C) to allow an additional wall sign. The property is located at 415 South Broad Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
b. PH-26-14 Verdant Gated Subdivision
Consideration of a request for public hearing to allow a gated subdivision with private streets for a 41-lot subdivision currently under construction. The property is located at 12265 Charlotte Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1245 & 1246, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
The following items will be considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, August 20, 2026 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. V-26-14 Medici/275 Dania Drive
Consideration of a variance to allow for an addition to a single-family detached home on 1.02 acres. A variance is requested from Unified Development Code Subsection 2.2.1(D) to reduce the side yard setback from 25’ to 12.5’. The property is located at 275 Dania Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1177, 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 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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