Alpharetta-Roswell Herald - March 19, 2026

Students, resources commission plant trees for future generations

By JON WILCOX

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Five young trees planted at Innovation Academy represent a future investment in more ways than one, said the chairman of Alpharetta’s Natural Resources

Commission.

With the help of a handful of students, the commission got their hands dirty with the school’s students and a city arborist March 11. The trees, two elms, two oaks and a magnolia, will make Alpharetta a greener place while giving the city’s next

generation an important lesson, Chairman Mike Buchanan said.

“It gives them skin in the game,” Buchanan said. “We could have hired somebody to dig the holes, but they helped dig the holes, so they can learn.”

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Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild stitches history together

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — At the center of the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild’s 40th anniversary Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show is a community united over their love for the art of quilting.

The exhibit on display in Bulloch Hall until Sunday, March 22, features more than 100 quilts, most created by local quiltmakers and the 35 members of the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild.

The guild was founded with 10 members in 1985. Now, it meets for monthly

workshops where members learn different techniques, participate in projects and mingle with others.

Many submissions are a result of the guild’s themed workshops, like flags, wonky stars or 60s-themed quilts. Some pieces were a group effort, combining guild members’ blocks into one quilt.

This year’s show features a special exhibit: “Quilts: Presidential and Patriotic” that includes 45 quilts portraying American presidents with fabrics and patterns specific to their term.

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Guests admire quilt blocks from the traveling exhibit, “Quilts: Presidential and Patriotic,” at Bulloch Hall March 12, which features 45 quilts portraying American presidents created using fabrics and patterns specific to their term.

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Police uncover elder abuse at unlicensed care home

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — After investigating a missing persons case, the Roswell Police Department arrested the operator of an unlicensed care home on Worthington Hills Drive on four charges related to elder exploitation.

Police served a search warrant March 11 and arrested 58-year-old Deborah Callaway. Ten elders were transferred from the facility.

Police said the adults shared bedrooms that were once living rooms, dining rooms and other nonbedroom areas. A backyard shed had been converted into a makeshift bedroom.

“Beyond the living conditions,

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Woman has license seized in possible identity mix-up

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 33-year-old Alpharetta woman reported her driver’s license had been wrongfully seized because of an error stemming from an alleged identity theft.

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Alpharetta police said the woman called police to report the incident Feb. 20. The woman said a police officer seized her driver’s license Feb. 19, saying records showed it had been canceled.

The woman then visited the Department of Motor Vehicles, where she was told her driver’s license was canceled because a person with the same name and birthdate obtained a license in Florida.

evidence also revealed that Callaway was exploiting the resident’s financial resources for her own personal gain,” the department said in a statement.

Public Information Officer Tim Lupo said the fraud could likely be tens of thousands of dollars, but it will take time to determine the full financial loss.

An investigation into Callaway started in January after an elderly man was reported missing from the home on Worthington Hills Drive. The man was located at an Atlanta shelter, and the search led investigators to learn that Callaway was operating the property as a senior care facility without required state licensing.

The woman told officers her credit had been locked since November because of fraud.

— Jon Wilcox

Duluth woman arrested for aggressive

driving

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 22-year-old Duluth woman was arrested on an aggressive driving charge after an alleged road rage incident on Ga. 120 Feb. 17.

Alpharetta police said a 42-yearold driver called 911 about 11:40 a.m., saying another driver who was tailgating followed her into the parking lot of a Park Woods Circle daycare.

The 42-year-old woman said a car began following her after rear ending her vehicle on Ga. 120 near Kimball Bridge Road, police said.

After following her to the daycare, the Duluth woman exited her vehicle and began banging on the other woman’s car window, police said.

Officers arrested the Duluth

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“What began as a routine missing person call evolved into a major protective operation, fundamentally improving the lives of ten vulnerable adults because our officers refused to ignore the red flags they saw on scene,” Police Chief James Conroy said. “This case is a powerful reminder that public safety is a team effort.”

Callaway faces seven charges total related to elder exploitation, financial theft and forgery.

Anyone with additional information should contact RPD at 770-640-4100. Members of the public can provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org.

woman and took her to the Alpharetta Detention Center.

— Jon Wilcox

Deputies charge driver with cocaine possession

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 26-yearold Alpharetta woman was arrested on a charge of possession of cocaine Feb. 28.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said deputies stopped a vehicle on Bethany Bend at McGinnis Ferry Road after it failed to stop at a red light.

Deputies reported smelling alcohol coming from the vehicle while speaking with the female driver. The woman was determined to be less than safe to drive and arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. During a search, a baggie of white powder was found. A 25-year-old Roswell woman, who also was in the vehicle, told deputies the substance was cocaine.

— Jon Wilcox

Roswell talks drone pilot program, infrastructure contracts

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Millions in tax dollars are on the table as Roswell officials prepare to award contracts for annual roadwork.

At its March 10 meeting, the Roswell Committees of Council reviewed nine bids ranging from $5.2 million to $7.1 million submitted to repave some 14 miles of city roads. Council members will consider the offers for award at a future City Council meeting.

Director of Transportation Andy Phlegar said staff intend to keep the current budget for road maintenance of $5.9 million and will shrink the scope of work if necessary.

City Administrator Randy Knighton emphasized that the city will choose the lowest, most qualified responsible bidder.

“We want to make sure that the vendor who is chosen has the capability and the capacity to complete this project, commensurate with the quality the residents of Roswell expect,” Knighton said.

The 2026 citywide road resurfacing contract was approved by the City Council in December 2025 and went

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out to bid in February. The list includes 46 roads and repaving work at East Roswell Park, Roswell Area Park and the Crabapple Center.

A majority of funding comes from Roswell’s capital projects fund and $1.6 million from the Parks and Recreation Department budget. Roswell was also awarded $1.1 million for the project from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant.

Knighton said staff are working quickly to get the contract approved because Canton Street is scheduled for repaving between April and May.

Once signed, the contractor has 30 days to begin construction and then 120 days to complete work on all roads. Repaving will align with the school schedule, and no repaving work will be done to parks over summer break.

In other matters at the March 10 meeting the City Council voted to advance an amendment to the existing Green Street parking deck construction contract to include the Green Street mobility project.

The project began with converting Green Street to one-way southbound in January. Following phases include adding an 8- to 10-foot multi-use trail

along Green Street spanning from Ga. 9 to Cherry Way and converting Plum Tree Street to a pedestrian-only path.

Deputy Director of Transportation Greg Nicolas said they will present the verified amount at a future City Council meeting.

Roswell has $4.8 million in funding available for the budget amendment in capital funds, the 2026 budget and a 2025 assistance fund awarded from GDOT.

City officials also agreed to advance a contract with Kimley Horn consulting firm to complete concept design of the Big Creek Trail from Holcomb Bridge Road to Liberty Square Park.

Councilwoman Sarah Beeson recused herself from the vote due to a conflict of interest.

The approximately 2-mile trail has $3 million in available funding, including a $2 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration matched by project partner True North 400 Community Improvement District.

However, Nicolas thinks most of the available funding will be used during the design phase. He said they will be seeking funding through Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax or federal dollars for

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Part of the design concept will be finalizing costs, Nicolas said. Right now, staff have no estimate for project cost.

Quick response drones

Police Chief James Conroy asked the council to consider entering a free, year-long pilot program with BRINC and Motorola Solutions to provide the Roswell Police Department with first responder drones.

The department would spend six months developing deployment protocols before going live. Conroy said fire and emergency medical situations would be top priorities for drone use, along with certain active crimes.

If the program continues, annual costs are estimated at $250,000.

“One of the things that we want to determine with this one-year trial is, does it work for Roswell,” Conroy said. “…Is it going to be that helpful to where it’s worth the investment in the program?”

Police departments in Brookhaven and Sandy Springs are already using drones.

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Food pantry opens in East Roswell

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities opened its first satellite food pantry at Bridge to Grace Church in East Roswell, furthering the nonprofit’s mission to ease hardship and foster financial stability.

A crowd of church volunteers, donors and community leaders gathered with members of the charity to celebrate the March 11 ribbon cutting at the food pantry and garden at 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road.

The East Roswell food pantry will provide immediate relief to around 100 families each week. By opening a separate location, NFCC has decreased travel times for those seeking financial relief.

In 2025, the charity served nearly 10,000 people and reached more than 3,700 households through its main food pantry on Elkins Road. Food was provided to an average of 210 families each day.

“The need is growing,” NFCC’s Senior Manager of Brand Strategy Blaine McCarty said. “So, we have to rise to the occasion to meet that need.”

Roswell City Council members Sarah Beeson and Eren Brumley attended the ceremony.

“[The food pantry] provides a muchneeded resource for people in the East Roswell community to have more accessibility, not only to food, but fresh food,” Beeson said.

At the ribbon cutting, Vice President of Operation’s Marten Jallad said the project has been an amazing journey and collaboration between NFCC and Bridge to Grace.

It’s easy for anyone in the North Fulton community to gain assistance from the satellite pantry. Customers can sign up online and will be assigned points corresponding to how many people are in their household.

Food items will be offered at various point values and displayed online so customers can budget their points. The pantry offers bread, canned goods, feminine hygiene products, diapers and other necessities. The garden on site will provide fresh produce, one of the food pantry’s top requests.

Jallad said a team of volunteers came together, each utilizing their talents, to make this vision of growing a garden a reality.

Steve Bennett led volunteers in the construction of trellises that will support vining plants like cucumbers and tomatoes. Sandra Girten helps coordinate tending a variety of fresh and seasonal produce that come from Old Rucker Farm, a public garden in Alpharetta.

Girten said it’s fun to see the food they produce given back to the community it grows in.

“It’s a labor of love,” she said.

The East Roswell Food Pantry at Bridge to Grace church is open by appointment only on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Step into the Golden Age as vocalist Joan Ellison joins the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra for an evening of timeless hits, featuring swinging classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, and more, performed with original arrangements that still dazzle.

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North Fulton city planners navigate density, housing

By JON WILCOX

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ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton County cities navigate a complex web of often disparate interests in facilitating the next generation of development, city planners said at a March 11 town hall.

Community development directors from Roswell, Johns Creek and Alpharetta spoke to a group of about 50 for more than an hour at River Landing in Roswell. Hosted by the Atlanta Realtors Political Action Committee, the event featured Johns Creek’s Ben Song, Alpharetta’s Kathi Cook and Roswell’s Jeannie Peyton.

The North Atlanta area has become a focal point for development, the three community development directors said. That activity has sometimes posed tricky dilemmas to city planners. In particular, affordable housing has required planners to carefully balance competing interests.

Developers often look to density to make projects profitable, which can bring additional residents and traffic to areas.

Density alone is not necessary detrimental, but Cook said officials must consider the surrounding community when considering how dense a project should be.

“That’s how these developers are working to try to reduce the price,” Cook said. “No. 1, it’s density where density makes sense.”

In Johns Creek, city officials have faced similar constraints with a scarcity of undeveloped land, Song said. He also agreed density is appropriate in areas suited for it.

“Density is something we have to wrestle with,” he said. “What is the appropriate density for our individual communities? How does it make sense?”

Johns Creek officials recognize the importance of affordable housing for a number of career sectors, particularly those in public safety and essential fields.

Roswell city officials understand affordable housing can contribute diversity to communities, but they also recognize some residents may be opposed to the density it can bring, Peyton said.

“We have to stand in that gap,” she said. “We have to understand the citizens who are wanting to preserve their neighborhoods and not be impacted but also create a growing, vibrant community.”

That’s why public input can be important in the planning process, she said. When city officials understand

residents’ concerns, they can better meet their expectations.

“Often … it’s not a matter of ‘yes’ or ‘no,’” Peyton said. “It’s ‘how can we coexist?’”

Balance has become increasingly important in city planning in North Fulton County as the availability of undeveloped land has shrunk, the three city planners said.

That has led to a greater need for weighing the costs and benefits of every project, they said.

Alpharetta imposes numerous requirements for rental homes, Cook said. The city aims to maintain a ratio of 32 percent rentals to 68 percent for-sale properties. They also require rentals to be attached to a 25-acre mixed-use development.

Additionally, planners will consider whether the property has connectivity to nearby parks, trails and other recreational assets.

Song said he understands the city will not be able to satisfy every resident every time, but officials can try their best to promote coexistence and understanding. Public input through meetings and hearings play an important role in that aspect, he said.

“You’re not going to satisfy everybody, and we understand that,” he said.

TINA YOUMANS HIDALGO, Owner and Operator of Dan & Company Studios

Dan & Company Studios swings into 56 years of teaching dance

By DYANA BAGBY dyana@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The song “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from the musical “Annie” plays in the studio as a dozen barefoot children in shorts and leotards line up in front of large mirrors.

At the back of the studio, Peter Tucci instructs the tiny dancers to leap, point and crouch as he performs the steps himself. The children follow his lead, smiling, giggling and moving together.

It’s just a normal day at Dan & Company Studios, where children have learned to dance for 56 years.

The school, one of the oldest businesses in Dunwoody, recently moved to its new location at 5501 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste. B in the Dunwoody Village shopping center, just a few doors down from its previous home.

Founded in 1971 by Dan and Ronda Youmans, the studio is now owned and operated by their daughter, Tina Youmans Hidalgo.

“My parents started this studio … and it was their baby,” she said while seated in the studio’s lobby.

“I grew up at the studio. A lot of our instructors grew up dancing here and moved away to dance professionally, then ended up back in Atlanta and now teach for us,” she said. “We have a lot of third generations now, dancing and teaching.”

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Hidalgo was a professional dancer with Walt Disney World and traveled the country. She moved back to

Atlanta and was an instructor and choreographer at Dan & Company for many years. She took over administrative duties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When her father died in 2022, she made it her goal to keep the studio going. The company’s logo is now her father’s image in a dance pose painted on the wall of the largest studio.

“My father had a real passion for dancing and this school. I want to keep the legacy going,” she said.

The studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and tap for students as young as 3. Students can choose dance competitively or recreationally.

For those interested in pursuing a professional dancing career, Dan & Company is home to the Atlanta Jazz Theatre Company, a program devoted entirely to the study and performance of jazz dance — which has nothing to do with jazz music. The form became popular in the United States in the early 20th century and can be used to describe the choreographies of Bob Fosse, Gene Kelly and Debbie Allen.

Jenna Rego, 18, a senior at Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs, has been studying dance at Dan & Company since she was 3. She works part time at the front desk and is auditioning for the Georgia Tech dance team in April.

“I definitely want to dance in college,” she said.

Hidalgo said Rego is a good example of many students who come to Dan & Company.

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“A lot of these kids we have raised,” Hidalgo said.

Tucci, the instructor, is another former student.

Tucci learned dance from Hidalgo, then went to New York City where he danced professionally including performances in “Grease” in Berlin and “Peter Pan” in London. He also danced in music videos and with singersongwriter Fiona Apple.

He returned to Metro Atlanta three years ago and said he likes teaching because he wants to pass on the skills and enjoyment he learned from dancing.

“Working with kids and seeing what dance has provided allows me to see what Dan & Company provided for me as a child,” he said. “I remember being taught you can’t keep what you don’t give away.”

Even if students don’t want to be professional dancers, they have a place at Dan & Company, Hidalgo said.

“We want this to be a happy place for them … their getaway,” she said.

She hopes the studio is around for many more generations to teach dance and instill in new students a passion for expression and discipline.

“I feel like we’ve been able to create the same sentiment about dance over and over and over,” Hidalgo said.

“It’s important to me to keep that same feeling that my parent’s started, about how special this studio is and how we really go above and beyond to make sure our instructors are the best we can find,” she said.

Roswell boys lacrosse grabs top rank after win over Lambert

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell boys lacrosse staved off Lambert 11-10 in the Gordon Corsetti Mental Agility lacrosse tournament at Fellowship Christian School March 14.

Both teams came into the game undefeated. Lambert was previously ranked No. 1 in the state with Roswell at No. 2. New rankings are now in order.

Roswell has now bested Lambert in three of their last four matchups, only losing last year 7-4 at the same tournament.

Roswell took an initial 2-0 lead on a penalty man-up opportunity and never relinquished.

Lambert went on a few several-goal runs to tighten the game and raise the level of competition, but after the score was tied at 3-3 early in the second quarter, the Hornets never allowed the Longhorns to knot the game again.

Roswell head coach Bryan Wallace said the staff knew getting to eight or ten goals first would secure the game for the Hornets. It also helped to cause five turnovers compared to Lambert’s one.

“Tonight, the story was defense for us,” he said. “We shared the responsibilities, but they say defense wins championships, that was true tonight.”

Goalie Will Culves earned the Well Made Warrior of the Game with 15 saves and three ground balls. He said vibes on the sideline after the game were “absolutely electric.”

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Roswell junior Blake O’Neal, center, lines up with the starters prior to matching up against No. 1 Lambert at Fellowship Christian School March 14. O’Neal posted a hat trick, four ground balls and one caused turnover in the Gordon Corsetti Mental Agility lacrosse tournament.

Culves said repetition and communication made the difference for the Hornets defense when facing up against a familiar squad like Lambert –players on both teams have played with and against each other for many years.

“You try to not think about it any different than any other game,” he said. “You buy into what you’ve been doing, and you trust your coaches and teammates and the hard work you put in, and you’ll perform.”

Two Jacksonville commits got the engines running for the Hornets offensively.

Junior Blake O’Neal put up a hat trick, four ground balls and one caused turnover after committing to the Fins this fall.

Senior attackman Kaden Parla won Georgia Lacrosse Insider’s standout player of the game with four goals and one assist on six shots – five on goal. He said dodging and creating space

contributed to his success and his team’s ball movement was the best he’d seen yet this season.

Parla also touched on the familiarity of Lambert, not only playing against them in school ball the last four years, but in club lacrosse as well for Thunder.

Guarding Parla was Lambert senior and Georgetown commit Drew Pascarella, who plays for rival 3D Georgia. The teams certainly have an understanding of each other.

Lambert junior Trey Cooper led the Longhorns with four goals and senior Ryan Morrissey poured in two. Hayden Chae, T.J. Losurdo, Jake Johnson and Brayden Tompkins each contributed one.

Lambert head coach John Spaide said the team knew what they were getting facing up against this year’s Roswell team after the Hornets won their third straight championship and lost only three seniors.

“We just knew it was going to be one of the best [games], an instant classic,” he said. “I’m proud of the guys that fought hard, so on to next week and look forward to what happens with Marist.”

The Longhorns did cut the deficit again in the final minute of the game, putting themselves in position to potentially win with 16 seconds remaining.

However, Roswell’s Jack Dowdy secured the faceoff and thus the win for the Hornets.

The Longhorns will face the War Eagles March 17 for their next game. Roswell matches up with Chattahoochee March 16.

Northern Ridge District names new 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 Feb. 27, 2026, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

Pictured from left:

Aryesh Musalgaonkar, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Aryesh’s project was the design and construction of three 6-foot benches at Shakerag Park.

Tomas Lopez-Morton, of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. Tomas’s project was the design and construction of a wooden cubby hole shelf with 20 1’x1’ openings for the Holy

Redeemer Catholic School sports field and added 12 shrubs to the landscape of the school.

Brendan Gruver, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. Brendan’s project was the design and construction of four raised garden beds on wheels for The Georgian Lakeside assisted living community. Two of the garden beds were wheelchair accessible.

Jamie Chiu, of Troop 1486, sponsored by North River Baptist Church. Jamie’s project was the design and construction of an outdoor information board at the entrance trail at Old Rucker Farm and installation of 25 plant identification signs along the nature trail.

SPORTS Hall of Fame goes to mat for Hanrahan

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Milton resident John Hanrahan will receive a lifetime service award at the Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame May 2.

A Virginia state champion and two-time All-American at Penn State, he was the first Nittany Lion to win more than 100 wrestling matches. He still holds the record for most career victories with 113.

He won two conference titles at Penn State and appeared in four NCAA championships. After college, he continued to wrestle with Team USA in international competition.

He attended the Olympic trials in 1984 and 1996 and fell just short both times after making the finals.

He returned to competing later in life and won a 2016 United World Wrestling Championship in Walbrzych, Poland. He beat a 10-time world champion to bring home the victory.

Hanrahan will head out to Cleveland for the NCAA wrestling championships later this month. He says the national meet every year is a sort of pilgrimage for Penn State wrestling alumni.

“I’ve always tried to help and get involved with local wrestling programs, just kind of as a legacy or testament to the great coaches I had,” he said. “It was the most important part of my life, being part of that [program]. The coach really was like a father figure to all of us, Rich Lorenzo.”

Hanrahan will receive the same lifetime service award that his coach did when he was inducted to the Hall in 1995.

Hanrahan said Lorenzo has been a pillar in support throughout his life since college.

After graduation, he served as a grad assistant at Penn State, assistant at American University and the head coach of Fordham wrestling before transitioning to personal training.

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Still active with clients today, Hanrahan has worked with celebrities to balance wellness and fitness with their busy schedules. He has been featured in magazines, including GQ and Men’s Journal, for his fitness work in New York and Los Angeles. He owns Private Training Lab, serving clients in the Alpharetta area.

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Hanrahan relocated to Milton in 2006 after being recruited by Lifetime Fitness to help open their first club in Metro Atlanta.

After one of his sons enrolled at Mill Springs Academy, the administration found out about

Hanrahan’s wrestling career and invited him to help launch the wrestling team in 2008. He has since won Region Coach of the Year six times.

In his time at the school, Mill Springs has produced 38 state medalists in the Georgia Independent Schools league. Hanrahan said his biggest success story from Mill Springs is Tyler Lillard, now wrestling at the University of Indiana, who won the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award this year.

Hanrahan was selected to coach Team Georgia in the 2017 Pittsburgh Classic, a national high school wrestling meet where he coached the national All-Star team.

He said the wrestling coaches he had inspired him to pay back what was invested in him. He said after being inducted to the Penn State Hall just five years after graduation, the full-circle moment has had time to set in this time around.

“I learned so much from them, I always knew I wanted to give back to the sport,” he said. “It’s an exciting milestone for me and my family.”

Hanrahan has lived an eventful life, detailed in his book, “Wrestling with Angels.” He met his wife Kirsten at a Vogue Italia shoot when they were both modeling. He was discovered from a televised wrestling meet, launching an international modeling career while he was still a student at Penn State.

He started working in 1982 but the checks did not come in until the wrestling season ended so as to maintain his eligibility.

Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Vice President Jeff Wheeler said when the committee gets together to discuss nominees to the hall, they look for what they call “wrestling lifers.”

The Georgia Chapter has inducted 140 individuals to the Hall of Fame since 2003.

“John is certainly a wrestling lifer, from his youngest days as a child up through now,” Wheeler said. “He’s been actively involved in the sport, promoting it one fashion or another.”

Alpharetta Rotary seeking help for service day

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Alpharetta is seeking volunteers for its annual day of service April 25.

Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the day will benefit local nonprofits,

including the Alpharetta Fire Department Crisis Care Center, Drake House, Habitat for Humanity and North Fulton Charities.

Volunteers can help in a variety

of ways, including organizing food pantries, landscaping, building picnic tables and delivering items to nursing homes.

A volunteer sign up calendar

will open March 20 at https:// dayofservice.net. For more information on the club, visit alpharettarotary. com.

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Quilt:

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The quilts were created by affiliates with the American Quilt Study Group as part of a national traveling exhibit.

The guild partnered with the Friends of Bulloch Hall and the City of Roswell to present the show in a unique venue.

“It’s not like your standard quilt show,” member Debra Scarimbolo said.

Scarimbolo has been a member of the guild for around 13 years and has been quilting for more than 50.

“It’s a close-knit community,” Scarimbolo said. “We support one another outside of the guild, but the thing that brought us together is the quilts.”

As she grew up making her own clothes, Scarimbolo discovered a love for fabrics that led her to major in home economics and, eventually, make quilts for her children and grandchildren.

“The biggest thrill of my life is when my daughter sends [quilts] … home to my house to be washed, because I know she’s using them,” she said.

Scarimbolo is a co-chair of this year’s quilt show, along with Barbara DeBolt, and spent the last six months decorating the home of Martha Bulloch, mother of President Theodore Roosevelt, with curated quilts.

Tickets to the Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show are $10 and can be purchased at the Bulloch Hall Gift Shop. The exhibit runs Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with a final showing Sunday, March 22 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

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The commission used its budget for the $700 purchase of the trees in advance of Arbor Day, which will be marked April 24.

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Conroy said the Sandy Springs Police Department entered a similar drone program within the past month, and that Brookhaven Police is seen as a leader in its deployment.

Roswell’s Police Department currently has drones, but Conroy said they are mainly used to search for missing persons, subjects on the run from police and to map the scene of vehicle accidents. First-responder drones can be automatically dispatched and provide video imagery of an incident so emergency departments can tailor their response.

When council members raised concern about drones being used for patrol, Conroy emphasized that the technology is not a patrolling mechanism and will only be deployed on certain incidents. Drones have a maximum battery life of 45-minutes and would return to their designated station when responders arrive on scene.

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Buchanan said he hopes the trees will enhance residents’ lives and make up for the loss of some trees removed to facilitate development.

“The studies that are done about this show that nature improves people’s mindset,” he said. “It improves their health, it improves their creativity.”

information on the pilot program will be given during the March 23 City Council meeting.

Other meeting matters

The Community Development Department received approval to begin drafting amendments to the Unified Development Code that would: prohibit vehicles and trailers parked in front yards or on landscaped areas; expand the definition of "inoperable vehicles" to include those missing tags or plates; ban large items from city dumpsters; clarify real estate signage rules for multi-unit properties; and define LED and neon signage as prohibited on businesses.

A separate code change under consideration would allow noncommercial horse stables on RS-18 properties larger than 15 acres, which would affect five properties across three owners.

The City Council is in the process of allowing the mayor or city administrator to sign agreements between Roswell and Fulton County to coordinate utility work without council approval.

Fulton County often identifies water facilities that need adjusted, relocated

The trees may be young now, but he thinks as they grow, they will continue to reward the students who planted them.

or upgraded while implementing transportation projects. The work comes at no cost to the city because Fulton County reimburses Roswell after completion.

Before the meeting ended, council members discussed potential changes to the Roswell’s open records request process.

City Administrator Knighton outlined two potential changes: whether someone can submit an open records request anonymously and if Roswell will allow a portal of open records for any member of the public to view.

In 2023, the City Council passed a resolution requiring public records applicants to provide verifiable names and addresses with their requests. Those wishing to remain anonymous currently must go to City Hall to view requested records in person.

Councilwoman Beeson said she sees the 2023 resolution as a flagrant violation of First Amendment rights.

“It is on us as the government to be able to provide public information to the public regardless of who they are,” Beeson said.

One concern cited with allowing

“I was like, ‘When y’all come back in 10, 15, 20 years, there’s going to be trees out here that you helped plant, yeah, that walk by,” he said. “For kids to understand that they’re leaving a legacy is good.”

anonymous requests centers around ensuring payment is collected, which is required after requests are fulfilled. Per state laws, prepayment can only be required for requests totaling more than $500.

“I don’t have a problem with anonymous,” Councilwoman Christine Hall said. “I just want to make sure that we’re compensated for the work that we do.”

Councilman Allen Sells raised the concern of bots requesting the information instead of humans and minimizing that potential.

“This is getting easier, cheaper and faster,” Sells said. “I hear you on anonymity, but we do need to know that it is a DNA, real person.”

Council members were not opposed to allowing requested public records to be displayed on a public portal. But they want to ensure there were limits on what records could be uploaded, like police personnel records or real estate information.

Meanwhile, City Administrator Knighton and the legal team will craft a resolution surrounding public records to be presented later.

OPINION

GUEST COLUMN

Fulton County’s 2026 budget cares for community

Fulton County cares. Not in headlines or hashtags, but through steady, thoughtful work that strengthens communities, supports our most vulnerable neighbors, and respects the taxpayers who make that work possible. For residents of North Fulton, this approach not only benefits our community directly, but also reflects a broader commitment across Fulton County to results, not rhetoric

Every budget season, countless hours are spent reviewing programs, meeting with department leaders and asking hard questions about what is working and what needs improvement. What I see is a county that takes its responsibility seriously by investing in people, prioritizing proven solutions, and maintaining a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility.

To me, caring is not defined by how much government spends; it’s defined by whether our investments solve problems. It means coordinating services, partnering with trusted nonprofit organizations, measuring outcomes and adjusting course when necessary. It means protecting families who are struggling while also protecting homeowners and small businesses from unnecessary tax burdens.

That philosophy shapes how Fulton County approaches housing stability, public health, nonprofit support and essential services — countywide services that North Fulton residents benefit from alongside their neighbors in South Fulton, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta and beyond.

Results through partnerships

Partnership with nonprofits is a cornerstone of how Fulton County delivers results, proving that it really isn’t all about the amount of money invested, but the intentionality and impact of that investment.

In 2025, Fulton County’s Community Services Program (CSP) awarded $5.3 million in contracts to 160 nonprofit partners across six service categories, including children and youth services, economic stability and poverty, health and wellness, homelessness, disabilities and senior services.

Among these trusted partners, many serving North Fulton and countywide, are:

• North Fulton Community Charities (essential services and basic needs

support)

• The Drake House (family homelessness support)

• Community Action Center (CAC) (education and economic stability)

• Chattahoochee Nature Center (environmental education and enrichment, including summer camp experiences for hundreds of children) — through Fulton County support, hundreds of children benefit from summer programming and nature education opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

These partnerships reflect a practical, results-driven approach: working with trusted local organizations to deliver targeted services, maximize impact, and strengthen community support networks without duplicating efforts or creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Housing stability

Fulton County works closely with Partners for Home through a coordinated, regional system that focuses on what is often described as a three-legged stool: housing, services, and stability.

While many housing dollars come from federal and state sources, Fulton County’s primary role is providing the wraparound services that make housing successful. That means funding mental health care, substance use treatment, case management, employment support and ongoing stabilization services so individuals and families can remain housed long term. A roof alone is not enough. Housing only works when it is paired with the supports people need to stay on their feet.

In the current fiscal year, the county is investing millions in housing and homelessness services. Through this coordinated system, 1,345 households receive homelessness prevention or housing assistance annually, and 46 percent of individuals placed into permanent supportive housing remain stably housed one year later. That is not accidental; it’s the result of evidencebased strategies focused on long-term stability.

County efforts also include funding for permanent supportive housing services and a recent restoration of $2.1 million in the final fiscal year 2026 budget to support wraparound services tied to supportive housing units.

Public health, behavioral health

Fulton County’s holistic view of public health includes countywide investments in community health centers, maternal and infant health, HIV/AIDS services, disease prevention,

primary care, and robust behavioral health funding.

In fiscal year 2026, the county is investing over $157 million toward Health and Human Services as a strategic priority, funding that supports prevention, wellness, education, and connections to care for residents across all Fulton communities.

Behavioral health is a signature success. Programs delivered through a trusted provider network served thousands of children and adults in 2025 with free, high-quality care, helping reduce strain on emergency systems and improve long-term outcomes.

In the fiscal year 2026 budget alone, Fulton County is investing $24.5 million in behavioral health, including $4.8 million specifically for wraparound mental health services that support permanent supportive housing. That single behavioral health investment is six times greater than what Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb counties spend combined.

These investments reduce strain on emergency systems, improve health outcomes, and save taxpayer dollars in the long run.

Approach to public safety

Fulton County is working toward a modernized jail facility that will include a dedicated mental health treatment component with approximately 1,300 beds, reflecting recognition that many individuals in the justice system need treatment, not just incarceration.

Fulton County’s Pre-Arrest Diversion (PAD) program embodies compassionate, fiscally responsible public safety reform. Since 2017, approximately 6,000 individuals have been provided services instead of cycling through the traditional justice system, connecting people to treatment and community support rather than incarceration.

PAD not only changes lives, but also saves taxpayer dollars by reducing costs associated with jail, court, and emergency responses.

New Health & Human Services site

North Fulton residents have long had to travel across the county to access a patchwork of services. That changes this spring.

The new Health & Human Services campus at 4700 North Point Parkway, opening in my district, will consolidate many essential services in one convenient location.

The new facility will offer all the services currently provided at the 10 Park Place Health Center on Royal Drive, including: primary medical care

for adults and children; preventive care and wellness screenings; immunizations; women’s health and family planning services; STI, HIV, and tuberculosis testing and treatment; chronic disease management; and community health education and outreach.

In addition, the North Fulton campus will introduce two important service expansions: Vital Records services, allowing residents to access birth and death certificates locally, and expanded Senior Services, including an Adult Day program and multiservice supports designed to help older adults remain active, connected, and independent.

On the same property, a Behavioral Health Crisis Center is planned to further expand access to urgent mental health and stabilization services, a critical addition that underscores Fulton County’s focus on both prevention and crisis response.

Seniors, veterans, the vulnerable Fulton County serves tens of thousands of older adults each year through senior centers, home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, caregiver support, and in-home services that allow residents to age safely and with dignity.

In fiscal year 2026, the county has also dedicated $250,000 specifically to veterans housing, along with funding for employment support, benefits navigation, and mental health care.

Stewardship without broad tax hikes

All of this is done while maintaining stable millage rates and avoiding broad property tax increases. Fulton County has demonstrated that it is possible to care deeply about people while also being disciplined with public dollars. Being compassionate does not require being careless. True stewardship means accountability, transparency, and thoughtful prioritization.

Caring is measured in impact

Caring isn’t performative. It isn’t measured by how loudly we talk about problems. It is measured by whether we take the time to understand them and build solutions that last.

Fulton County’s work may not always be flashy, but it makes a real difference every day. I am proud of the progress we are making, honest about the challenges that remain, and committed to continuing the responsible, people-centered work of building a county where everyone, including the residents of North Fulton, has the opportunity to thrive.

Fulton County Schools should matter to us all

MIKE LOONEY Futon County Schools Superintendent

Imagine sitting in a small elementary classroom, holding a picture book while a group of young students leans forward, eyes wide, hanging on every word. Their laughter fills the room. Their questions come quickly and honestly. For a few minutes, nothing matters more than the story you are sharing. Moments like that remind us that our schools are not just buildings or bus routes or calendar dates. They are places where curiosity is sparked, confidence is built, and the next generation begins to discover who they are.

Whether you currently have a child in school or your children graduated years ago, Fulton County Schools still belong to you. They are part of the fabric of our community. The success of nearly 90,000 students shapes the future we will all share.

Strong schools help create stable neighborhoods and a thriving local economy. It is well established that communities with strong public schools attract families and support healthy property values, protecting the investment many residents have made in their homes. At the same time, our schools serve as hubs for athletics, the arts, and civic gatherings that bring neighbors together and foster a strong sense of belonging. They prepare the future doctors, engineers, teachers, and entrepreneurs who will become the

workforce that sustains our region. We recognize that many residents are navigating rising costs and difficult financial decisions. The school district is facing those same economic pressures. In that environment, supporting our schools means strengthening a community asset that benefits us across generations. There are simple and meaningful ways to stay connected:

• Volunteer your time. Schools welcome community members for Career Days, mentoring, or reading with young students. You do not have to be a parent to make a difference.

• Stay informed and show up. Attend a school play, a concert, or a Friday night game. Your presence sends a powerful message that students are supported by more than just their immediate families.

• Support local efforts. From school supply drives to food pantry collections, small acts of generosity can have a big impact on students and families in your own neighborhood.

Public education works best when it is embraced by the entire community. Our schools do not belong only to the families with students enrolled this year. They belong to all of us.

When our schools succeed, Fulton County shines. Let us continue building a community where education is valued, students feel supported, and every generation understands that investing time and care in our schools is an investment in our shared future.

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It’s well past time we give ‘time’ it’s due

RAY APPEN Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com

OK, so we know that Bezos created Amazon based on a core idea – time –making buying stuff faster, easier and more convenient. That is, saving us time.

I just reordered some vitamins from Amazon. It took me probably less than 2 minutes. I’ll have those today – probably early afternoon. I ordered some other meds last week – melatonin – to help me sleep. I ordered the wrong ones. I pulled up my order and clicked on the refund button. It asked me to select the “why” I thought I should get a refund. I did. The automated response informed me that a credit would go on my account within 10 days. I was not asked to return the order. I did not have to endure speaking to “customer service” in India reading off a script – repeating the policy, word by word, over and over. I was not made to document anything. I was not harassed. I was not told “I have to ask my manager.” Three minutes. No hassle. You think I am going to keep doing business with Amazon?

Yes, I understand that Amazon knows it is cheaper for them to manage issues like this in this manner – sure. But Amazon also knows the longterm value of a respected and happy customer as well. Amazon views spending the money to respect their customer’s time as a literal investment

– no different than buying a stock or a piece of real estate.

You would think that as successful as Amazon has become, that every business on the planet would be laser focused on his idea – that people value their time.

Not. In fact, I suggest that our time is probably the least valued of everything we possess – by business in general. Our time is our most prized possession. Why would business treat our time as it has a value of $0?

Long waits

Lots of examples come to mind. Anyone been to a medical office that hasn’t ended up waiting – and waiting and waiting? How about those service guys who told you they would be there at 1:00 and show up after 2 or 3 and can’t understand why you are upset? How long have you been put on hold with a big company over an issue that was their fault – not yours?

Most big banks – not all – and their best friends, the credit card companies, rank high in the “your time to us has no value” world. So much of that banking world is structured around systems and processes that minimize labor; maximize customer inconvenience; maximize charges for just about everything; and are literally designed to consume and destroy your most valuable asset – your precious time.

Respect for another’s time seems to go hand and hand with personal connection – how you treat others – I think. They are related. If one doesn’t

value and respect the other person –their needs, their wants, there standing as a mother, dad, son, daughter, neighbor, or friend – one doesn’t respect or make time for them.

Why would you honk your horn at that car in front of you driven a bit slowly by someone’s older grandfather or perhaps a new driver unsure of themself? What if it was your relative? Why would you get frustrated waiting in line at the grocery store by that lady trying to find her coupons so she can save a couple cents off her grocery bill, cents she needs because she can barely pay rent? Why would you allow your blood pressure to explode because you are angered by someone who does or says something that you don’t agree with or favor?

Why? Because you don’t respect them. Because you forget. Because you didn’t remember how difficult it was for your parent when they grew too old to deal with little day-to-day challenges of life, or you forgot what it was like to be broke and struggling.

Adjusting behavior

Yes, you are kind and compassionate when it is convenient –when you are inspired. And you support your church and profess faith once a week. But that doesn’t really count so much. You need to be that way all the time – because that is who you are. You need to respect yourself first to respect others. You need to lead and realize that it is exactly your leadership that makes the world a little bit better – that sets the example for others to follow

so they too can step up and respect others, including their time, their standing, their place in your world. In parting, I always like to give a shout out to everyone – especially any small local business that respects the time of others – and in so doing –simply, respects. High five to the small banks – especially ours – Renasant Bank. High five to Publix, Costco and Nally Toyota – three businesses that get it – that make the investment in staff so their customer’s time is valued and respected. Yes, to Bezos. And, OK, yes to Appen Media because we try 100% to walk the walk. We try to answer the phone before the second ring – personally. We engage with our clients; we make the time to do that. We understand that we are valued only when we solve problems and when we save our clients time and make them money. We get it and try our hardest to stay true to our values.

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OPINION

Shady lenders are coming out of the woodwork

D.C. AIKEN Guest Columnist

A funny thing happened a couple of weeks ago when mortgage rates briefly dipped below the 6 percent benchmark.

The roaches of the mortgage business came scurrying out from under the rocks.

Suddenly, every online lender, callcenter cowboy, and mystery-rate magician who had been suspiciously quiet for months started flooding in boxes, blowing up phones, and chasing down every potential homebuyer and refinance candidate they could find — whether refinancing actually made financial sense or not.

Because when rates improve even modestly, some corners of the mortgage industry do not see opportunity. They see bait.

And the bait, often, is a rate quote materially below the actual market.

Now, let me be clear: there are absolutely strong, reputable loan officers who will occasionally go a little “deep” on pricing to win a deal. That happens. A lender might sharpen the pencil and quote something 0.125 percent to 0.250 percent below prevailing national averages in order to be competitive, especially on a clean, well-qualified file.

That is normal.

What is not normal is when you see lenders — often large, non-local, low-accountability operations — quoting rates that are 0.50 percent to 0.75 percent below national averages and pretending that is somehow just good customer service and not an elaborate magic trick.

At that point, the borrower should stop and ask the most important question in consumer finance:

“Why are they so much lower than everyone else?”

Because if the rest of the market is clustered around one level, and one lender is out there pricing like they found a secret underground bond market behind a Buc-ee’s, there is usually a catch.

And here is the catch.

In many cases, these lenders are not actually giving you a rate that is available today. They are betting on the market to move in their favor.

They sell the borrower on a dream quote, then tell them some version of:

• “You don’t want to lock yet.”

• “Rates are improving.”

• “Let’s float it a little longer.”

• “The Fed is about to pivot.”

• “Mercury is in retrograde, but for mortgage-backed securities.”

Now the loan officer is off the hook — because the borrower has just agreed to float the rate based on the opinion of someone who may have been in the business for 18 months, owns a ring light, and got a degree in something that had absolutely nothing to do with finance, economics, capital markets, or, frankly, arithmetic.

If the market eventually rallies enough to reach that original “quote,” everybody celebrates and the lender looks brilliant.

But if the market stays flat — or worse, moves higher, as it has over the last two weeks — the conversation suddenly changes:

“Well… the market went the other way. Sorry.”

And just like that, the borrower is left with a worse rate than expected, a broken trust dynamic, and the sinking realization that the original quote was less a mortgage strategy and more a PowerPoint fantasy.

Economics of the bait-and-float

From a market-structure standpoint, this behavior is not complicated.

Mortgage pricing is tied primarily to the secondary market, especially the pricing of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which in turn are heavily influenced by the 10-year Treasury yield, inflation expectations, prepayment risk and lender margin strategy.

That means there is a fairly rational range in which most legitimate rate quotes should cluster on any given day.

Yes, there are differences:

• Lender overhead

• Servicing-retention strategy

• Lock-period pricing

• Margin compression

• Discount-point structure

• Compensation model

• Credit-score and LTV overlays

• How aggressive a lender wants to be on any given file

But there are not usually giant, magical, no-strings-attached differences in available market pricing. So, when you see a quote that is wildly below the broader market, one of the following is usually true:

1. It includes undisclosed discount points.

2. It assumes an unrealistic lock strategy.

3. It is based on a best-case scenario that may not apply to the borrower.

4. It is a teaser quote designed to get the application.

5. It is simply not a rate that can actually be locked today.

And unfortunately, far too many borrowers do not find out which one it is

until they are already emotionally committed.

Lock it down

I have said this over and over again because it remains true:

The best mortgage rate is not the prettiest one on a worksheet. It is the one that is actually locked.

• Most lenders can lock a rate for 45 days. Many can go 60 days with only a modest pricing adjustment.

• A locked rate is real. A floated fantasy is not.

That does not mean floating is always wrong. There are times when floating can make strategic sense, especially if closing is far out and markets are improving.

But floating should be a deliberate, informed decision — not a sales tactic used to protect a loan officer from an unrealistic quote they should not have made in the first place.

Why local matters

This is also why I continue to believe that, in most cases, borrowers are better served by working with a reputable local lender.

Not because local lenders are automatically cheaper. Not because every online lender is bad.

But because reputation matters.

A local lender’s business is not built solely on whether one borrower closes one loan.

It is built on:

• Relationships with local Realtors

• Repeat business

• Builder partnerships

• Attorney and title relationships

• Referral credibility

• Community reputation

• Accumulated weight of every borrower experience they create

In other words: if they treat people badly, word gets around. Fast.

And in Metro Atlanta, there are plenty of excellent loan officers whose track

records can actually be verified:

• Customer-service reviews

• Years in the business,

• Consistency in communication,

• Local closing experience,

• Yes — occasionally even a degree in finance or economics, which, in a profession built around interest-rate risk, should not feel like a radical preference

Bottom Line

If a mortgage quote looks too good to be true, it probably is.

A quote that is dramatically below the broader market is often not a sign that you found a genius.

It is a sign that someone is trying to win the application first and figure out the pricing later.And for most people, a home purchase is the single largest financial transaction of their life at that point in time.

That decision should not be treated like buying a used Honda online because the ad said “priced to move.”

• Do your homework.

• Check reviews.

• Ask how long they have been in the business.

• Ask whether the rate is actually lockable today.

• Ask what the points are.

• Ask what happens if the market moves against you.

Because in mortgage lending, as in life, if a roach is smiling at you and promising something everyone else says doesn’t exist…

…it may be time to turn on the kitchen light.

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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John B. Rhodes, Sr., age 79, of Roswell, Georgia, died Sunday, March 1, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hull Rhodes, Jr. and Agnes Armstrong Rhodes, as well as one nephew, John Wade Owens. He is survived by his loving wife of over 44 years, Sally, their five children, Johnny (Jessica), Eddie (Kimberly), Sarah, Maureen, and Bobby (Mariel), and six grandchildren with another on the way. He is also survived by his siblings Kathryn Owens (Johnny), Frances Rhodes, Edward Rhodes, and Philip Rhodes (Linda), all of Augusta, Georgia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Catholic Church in Roswell. The family will also receive friends and family on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:50 p.m. with a rosary service at 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors in Augusta with the interment to follow at Summerville Cemetery.

We could not have asked for a better husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered all the days of our lives.

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City of Roswell Notice of Public Hearing

Mary Robichaux Mayor

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM, at Roswell City Hall, Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Georgia 30075.

a. ZHPC-0126-000004 & ZHPC-0126-000005 – 55 Maple Street

The applicant, Lee Williams, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and new construction of a single-family residence; Land Lot 415.

The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, GA, 770.817.6720 or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.

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Joanne Curnyn, age 91, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on February 25, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Loretta Donnelly, age 79, of Roswell, GA passed away on February 27, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Roxianna Draper, age 79, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on February 24, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Patricia Getty, age 77, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on February 26, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

During these turbulent times, we would like to highlight the continued courage and commitment of everyone who works in the health care, law enforcement, childcare, food service and utility sectors. We are extremely grateful.

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City of Roswell Notice of Neighborhood Meeting & Public Hearing

The following Item will be discussed at a Neighborhood meeting and considered at Public Hearings by the Planning Commission and by the Mayor and City Council on the dates shown below. All meetings are held at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075

PL-20252326 – 0 Old Roswell Road

The applicant, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, is requesting a rezoning from CX (Commercial Mixed Use) to OR (Office Residential) for a Townhome Development; Land Lot 236.

• Neighborhood Meeting April 7, 2026 - 7:00 PM – City Hall, Room 220

• Planning Commission May 19, 2026 - 7:00 PM – City Hall, Council Chambers

• Mayor and City Council June 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM – City Hall, Council Chambers

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 two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available in the office of the City Attorney.

The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, GA, (770) 817-6720 or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.

Timothy Harris-Williams, age 62, of Decatur, GA passed away on October 16, 2025.

James McIntire, age 84, of Roswell, GA passed away on February 25, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jeanne Neal, age 93, of Roswell, GA passed away on February 26, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

John Rhodes, age 79, of Roswell, GA passed away on March 1, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.