Alpharetta-Roswell Herald - May 21, 2026

Brooke Street Park swings to retro rock

By STANLEY LEARY newsroom@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Brooke Street Park turned into a celebration of classic rock, community and nostalgia May 16, as Under the Stars — Vibe Fest drew veteran Atlanta musicians for an evening of ’70s and ’80s music.

Alpharetta debates path to city’s future growth ► PAGE 4

Guests arrived in retro attire, danced near the stage and gathered under the evening sky while musicians from multiple bands shared one stage and performed songs that spanned generations.

The event was the vision of Tony Pace, founder of The Decades Band, who said the idea traces

Roswell student noted for work with animals ► PAGE 6

back decades to his years living on Long Island, N.Y.

Pace, who has played in bands for 55 years, said he had previously organized a group made up of top musicians on Long Island who would occasionally come together to perform.

See ROCK, Page 25

Cambridge, Roswell boys win state lacrosse titles ► PAGE 21

Roswell council poised to approve projects list from TSPLOST funding

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell officials reached a compromise at the May 12 Committees of Council meeting on the city’s list of projects to fund if voters renew the transportation sales tax this November.

All cities in Fulton County must submit a list of potential projects by the end of the month. The Roswell City Council is set to formally approve the list at its May 26 meeting.

Proposed projects are ranked in three tiers associated with funding priorities. Roswell expects to receive between $85-$95 million through 2031, if the third installment of Transportation Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) is approved.

The discussion continued around whether TSPLOST funds should be used for road resurfacing. Previously, council members Allen Sells and Christine Hall raised concern with using special tax dollars for projects that are budgeted within Roswell’s general fund.

However, nearly 1,200 respondents to a community survey ranked road resurfacing as a priority.

“All the values were on the survey, so the citizens saw the values and still voted that as their number one,” Mayor Mary Robichaux said, “…with them knowing and having seen the dollar value associated with it.”

Across the entire list, citywide resurfacing is allocated $25 million across five years, attempting to make significant progress on implementing a 20-year repaving cycle for Roswell’s roads. The city could repave about 33 miles of roadway each year drawing $5 million in TSPLOST money and allocations from the general fund budget.

See TSPLOST, Page 31

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Alpharetta couple charged with money laundering

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two Alpharetta residents are accused in a scheme to launder drug money through group homes for at-risk children.

Kristin Draper has been arraigned on federal charges for allegedly conspiring to launder money with her boyfriend Antwaun Brown, the U.S. Department of Justice said May 19.

An investigation allegedly revealed Draper used the funds to purchase a $3 million home in Forsyth County and a Lamborghini SUV worth more than $200,000. She was arrested March 21 while driving the SUV with nearly

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Alteration business owner reports theft of dresses

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The owner of an Alpharetta clothing alteration business reported the theft of six prom dresses April 25.

Alpharetta police were dispatched to the Haynes Bridge Road business about 1:20 p.m.

The woman said an employee was working on the dresses at her Woodstock home and sent them back after work was completed. The dresses were sent using a rideshare app.

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The app showed the driver stopped after traveling most of the way to the business, police said.

The driver nor the dresses ever arrived, police said.

The business owner was forced to repay the owners for the dresses and additional funds because the prom was scheduled for April 25.

Four of the dresses were valued at a total of $3,300. Police were awaiting

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10 pounds of fentanyl inside, the department said.

Brown is a felon with state and federal convictions for trafficking crack cocaine and heroin. He faces federal drug charges related to the 2025 seizure of a large amount of fentanyl in Sandy Springs.

Draper is the owner of Reflections Group Home and operates three group homes in Dayton, Ohio. The facilities have space for 15 children.

Draper allegedly earned more than $1 million from Reflections in 2024.

A grand jury returned a superseding

cost estimates for the remaining two.

The incident was classified as a felony theft by taking.

— Jon Wilcox

Former client suspected of forging $4,000 check

ROSWELL, Ga. — The North Fulton branch of a non-profit organization reported a fraudulent $4,000 check – bearing a forged signature of the executive director – May 14.

Three days earlier, a woman tried to cash the check at a Truist Bank. The nonprofit’s executive director recognized the woman as a former client and said she had not issued the suspect a check since last year.

The alleged fraud came to light when a bank employee called the executive director to verify if she had written the check. The director said that both the check number and signature were incorrect.

The director said her assistant distributes the checks and had not issued one to the suspect.

Roswell Police eventually reached the suspect by phone who claimed she received the check May 11 from an employee at the nonprofit on Grove Way. She gave the employee’s name and her description.

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indictment against Brown and Draper in May.

U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said Draper was entrusted with protecting children but used her position to profit off the sale of illegal drugs.

“My office will continue to work tirelessly to aggressively prosecute the drug dealers who poison our communities, as well as the money launderers who facilitate crime by concealing the proceeds of illicit activity,” Hertzberg said.

— Jon Wilcox

The nonprofit’s executive director confirmed the employee’s name but said she is a remote volunteer and did not match the suspect’s description.

Based on the suspect’s statements, police received a warrant for her arrest.

— Hannah Yahne

Woman suspects drugging at Alpharetta restaurant

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 59-year-old Alpharetta woman reported she was drugged at a downtown restaurant April 19.

Alpharetta police said the woman reported the incident April 20.

The woman said she celebrated her birthday with friends and family between 2 and 4:30 p.m.

The woman said she had one drink and never left it unattended. She reported feeling sleepy, nauseous and being incoherent. She said a friend experienced similar symptoms.

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital.

The incident was classified as a felony aggravated assault.

— Jon Wilcox

City Council debates Alpharetta’s plan for growth, density

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — How Alpharetta should approach growth dominated discussion as the City Council addressed updates to its comprehensive plan May 18.

Breaking with some members, Councilwoman Katie Reeves said she worries the plan’s survey failed to capture some residents’ concerns, particularly those about growth, density and preserving the community’s character.

“I know this isn’t the popular thing to say, and I know this isn’t the fun thing to say, but this is genuinely what I heard,” Reeves said. “People are really concerned.”

Council members reviewed the city’s Horizon 2045 Comprehensive Plan during the meeting, unanimously voting to send a draft of the document to the Atlanta Region Commission. The plan, which queried hundreds of the city’s 67,000 residents, includes demographics and data from the past 20 years while providing guidance for future policy decisions.

Mayor Jim Gilvin said he thinks the city must strike a balance. Alpharetta has differentiated itself from surrounding communities by finding that balance, which has made it a powerful economic

hub and attractive place to live, he said.

“I want Alpharetta to be the best city in the state of Georgia to both build a business and raise a family because I think that unique balance is what has been our special sauce” he said.

That balance has created challenges, he said, but they are ones the city must accept to reach its full potential.

The Horizon 2045 plan organizes residents’ concerns with research, trend analysis,

and existing conditions, giving longterm direction and serving as a policy foundation.

It examines housing, land use, economic development, transportation and other topics.

Goals include strengthening Alpharetta’s economic base, reducing traffic congestion and encouraging pedestrian travel, protecting natural, historic and cultural resources and providing high-quality public facilities.

Too much growth

Reeves said she agreed with “90 percent” of the plan, adding she thought it reflected residents’ priorities of protecting trees, revitalizing the North Point area and supporting a healthy commercial base.

But, she said she has heard from many who worry the city is growing too

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fast. Reeves said she heard those concerns while campaigning in 2025, a year in which she “knocked on 2,000 doors.”

“People don't want to be the next Buckhead,” she said. “They're very concerned about too much density.”

Residents worry that adding more people may result in strained services and add traffic to already-congested roadway, she said.

“It's up to the city to put the guard rails on,” Reeves said.

Many residents also worry the city’s character could be lost as it adds mixeduse centers and redevelopment projects, she said.

The plan recommends promoting redevelopment along highway corridors, retrofitting suburban offices to increase their desirability and supporting adequately located mixed-use centers.

“If you are a town home developer and you are an apartment developer, you want to be in Alpharetta,” Reeves said. “Most people don’t want that. They don’t want their office space converted.”

Drawing small businesses

Gilvin said he recognizes those concerns, but he thinks Alpharetta already has done well in bettering itself.

Following the vote, the mayor said his vision is for the city to retain its desirability in order to prevent becoming a bedroom community like some neighboring areas.

Supporting mixed-use centers is about creating a place employees and employers want to come, which in turn supports the city’s small businesses, he said.

“If we are going to have a significant office park community, we have to give them a reason to be in Alpharetta,” he said. “That’s the difference between the buildings they built in 1985.”

He added he thought the meeting’s discussion was healthy and welcomed the difference of opinions.

Those opinions, like many of its policies, make the city a better place, he said. He added the city’s plans are often updated as new information and opinions arise.

Finally, the mayor said it is important for residents to understand the city’s role in its future.

“Everything great that has ever been built in the City of Alpharetta wasn’t built by the city,” he said. “It was built by the private sector.”

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Roswell North Elementary School student Maritza “Ritzy” Davila is a quarterfinalist in the 2026 Jr. Ranger competition, a nationwide contest that celebrates children’s love of animals and the outdoors. The winner receives $20,000, a feature in Ranger Rick magazine and a wildlife adventure experience with conservationist Jeff Corwin.

Local animal enthusiast advances in national magazine competition

ROSWELL, Ga. — Maritza “Ritzy” Davila, a student at Roswell North Elementary School and young animal lover, has advanced to the quarterfinals in the 2026 Jr. Ranger competition.

The nationwide contest hosted in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation celebrates children who love wildlife, nature and environmental stewardship. The grand prize winner will receive $20,000, be featured in Ranger Rick magazine and take part in a wildlife adventure experience with conservationist Jeff Corwin.

Davila has gravitated toward nature since an early age, rescuing bugs from sidewalks and reading National Geographic books over fairytales. After learning about the competition in an edition of Ranger Rick, Davila and her family submitted a profile highlighting her love of animals and the outdoors.

“She has always been the child rescuing bugs, collecting animal facts and asking a million questions about nature,” Joy Caldwell, Davila’s mom said. “Watching people rally around something she loves so deeply has been incredibly meaningful for her, especially

after the difficult few years our family has experienced.”

After challenging years that included the loss of grandparents and the difficulties of moving and starting over, the competition has given Ritzy something joyful and steady to focus on. It has also brought an unexpected wave of encouragement from family, friends and the wider community.

As Ritzy continues through the quarterfinal round, community support helps determine who advances to the next stage of the competition. Every vote and donation helps support wildlife education and conservation through the National Wildlife Federation while encouraging Ritzy in her Jr. Ranger journey.

Supporters with Facebook can vote once daily for free. Those without Facebook, or who wish to cast additional votes, can do so through a donation to the National Wildlife Federation.

All voting and donation options are available at www.jr-ranger.org under the “Browse” tab. Voting for semi-finalists closes May 21 at 7 p.m.

— Hannah Yahne

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Southern European artisan market opening in Alpharetta City Center

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Grove and Barrel Provisions, a new culinary and artisanal market will open this summer at Alpharetta City Center providing high-quality, seasonal products and home goods imported from Europe.

The gourmet shop is founded by Josep Juncosa and inspired by his upbringing in Barcelona complete with lively meals shared around the table with family and friends.

The specialty market will carry a curated selection of olive oils, infused vinegars, pastas, coffee, wines and sauces. It will offer a variety of giftable items including cheese boards, high-quality kitchen utensil sets and gourmet gift baskets.

“I created Grove and Barrel Provisions to bring the quality and simplicity of tasteful, curated ingredients to the community in a way that feels approachable and inspiring,” Juncosa said. “Everything we offer reflects the flavors I grew up with and the traditions I’ve come to love through my career. I wanted to build a place where people can discover something new, experiment with flavors and take that experience with them to share with others.”

Built on Juncosa’s passion for adventure and exploration, Grove and Barrel Provisions will offer experiential programming for guests,

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including private group tastings and pairing suggestions to create personalized salad dressings. He also plans to partner with local restaurants to supply many of the high-quality ingredients featured in the store and will showcase some of his favorite wine labels for patrons.

“What drew me to Alpharetta City Center is how much this community

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has grown and evolved over the years, now so full of energy and life,” Juncosa said. “It reminds me of the neighborhoods I grew up in in Barcelona.”

Lisa Carter, Alpharetta City Center property manager, sees the opening as an opportunity to bring everyday convenience and quality right to locals’ doorsteps.

“After a day of shopping, visitors can stop in, pick up a bottle of wine and fresh ingredients, and take that experience home to create something special of their own,” Carter said. “Grove and Barrel Provisions further enhances the way we’re continuing to elevate how our community gathers and connects.”

Wein’s walk-off home run lifts Tigers to Final Four

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — King's Ridge baseball fell in the Final Four to Holy Innocents on May 14, finishing the season 30-6.

The Tigers made it to the semifinals on a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the seventh inning by senior Luke Wein. The score was tied 10-10, and the series was tied at one game apiece before Wein swung for the fences.

Wein went 3-for-5 at the plate and contributed six RBIs in the Elite Eight win over Lovett.

King's Ridge got out to an early lead in the deciding game of the series thanks to RBIs from Wein, Taylor Markakis and

Jack Brantner.

Lovett answered with a five-run spree in the fourth inning. The Tigers played errorless defense to hold up their chances of making the Final Four.

King's Ridge pulled the momentum back to their side in the sixth inning, taking a 10-9 lead.

In their final batting opportunity, Lovett tied the game once again, leaving an opening for a walk-off series ender. King's Ridge had the advantage as the home team batting last, and they capitalized with Wein's near-grand slam.

The win marked the third time in four years that the Tigers have made it to or past the third round of the postseason.

U.S. Soccer holds ceremony opening Fayetteville facility

By ZOE SEILER zoe@appenmedia.com

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Soccer has a new home in Fayetteville, Georgia. The organization celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its new training facility on May 7, which features 17 soccer fields and indoor facilities. The facility will be the home base for the national teams, youth programs and other U.S. Soccer teams and activities. The National Training Center occupies 123 developed acres on a 200-acre site and is designed to accommodate future expansion as soccer continues to grow.

The facility features:

• 17 outdoor playing surfaces, including 13 regulation-size natural

grass fields, two artificial turf fields and two sand pitches for beach soccer.

• More than 400,000 square feet of total facilities with two indoor playing surfaces, including an indoor artificial turf training facility and a full-size futsal/power court.

• Indoor space with a 10,000 square foot gym, 20 locker rooms, 19 meeting rooms and dedicated

• Headquarters space for all U.S. Soccer staff. It also includes a dedicated charging room for power soccer chairs.

U.S. Soccer will host its first event this month at the National Training Center, holding the annual AdaptandThrive Invitational.

See SOCCER, Page 23

DIVISION

I GIRLS: TITANS 14, BEARS 12; DIVISION II GIRLS: EAGLES 12, TROJANS 8

Milton, Blessed Trinity girls win state lacrosse titles

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

CUMMING, Ga. — The Georgia High School Association held two state title games for girls lacrosse May 13 at West Forsyth High School.

Blessed Trinity defeated Cambridge, 14-12, for the Division I title. Milton pushed past Lassiter, 12-8, for the Division II crown.

For the Division I championship, it was the third year in a row that Cambridge had faced Blessed Trinity for their final game of the season. The Bears were coming off back-to-back titles, hoping to go for three straight.

But it was Blessed Trinity who got out to a hot start, scoring less than a minute into the game on a free position shot by team captain Hannah Daley. Daley posted eight goals to lead her team to their first championship in three years.

Hannah and her younger sister Morgan combined for 10 of the Titans’ 14 goals. The Murray sisters on Blessed Trinity and two more sets of sisters on Milton also won a championship together.

This season, the Bears and Titans met in the regular season March 12, when Cambridge came out on top, 149, after a furious scoring frenzy in the third quarter.

Both Cambridge and BT came into the title game on a postseason tear, putting up 19 or more goals on their first three opponents in the tournament. Both were hungry, with significant senior classes on each side who were unwilling to go home emptyhanded for their last opportunity to win a GHSA championship.

The first quarter was back-andforth, with two ties before Cambridge took a 5-3 lead to end the first period. The Bears continued their streak into the second quarter, headlined by three straight from sophomore Linden Donner assisted by senior Gabi Johnson, until the Titans cut off Cambridge’s 9-2 run near the end of the half.

Morgan Daley kicked off a threegoal Titan spree going into the break, cutting the deficit to two goals.

BT head coach Gordon Dudley said he told the team at halftime that the game was within their reach.

“The big message at halftime was,

‘now’s not the time to stop,’” he said.

Dudley said he gives his team a Bible verse before each game, and for the championship it was about having faith the size of a mustard seed.

The seed sprouted and grew in the second half. In the middle two quarters, Blessed Trinity answered Cambridge’s scoring streak with a nine-goal run of their own.

With a three-goal lead going into the final period, the Titans played an elaborate game of tag to keep the ball away from the Bears. Cambridge found the back of the net just once in the final frame, cutting the lead to two goals.

Dudley sang the praises of the seniors.

“This group of seniors took it upon themselves to really just never give up,” he said. “[Goalie] Adalyn [Kramer] had the performance of her career. The last two years, the motto has been that we play better together as a team, and I think tonight showed that.”

Hannah Daley reflected on her Titan career alongside her close friend and flag football teammate Maggie Sullivan. Sullivan posted a hat trick in her final game in green and gold.

“For three years, we’ve been talking about coming back and winning,” Hannah said. “We knew it wasn’t gonna be easy, we knew we were gonna be in a deficit at one point, but everything we’ve done since February has been for this game. We knew then that we would make it back here, and we weren’t gonna let them embarrass us again.”

Hannah will play for the Naval Academy next season, but she said she couldn’t move forward without one final win as a Titan.

“We showed them that we are the number one team, and we will stay that way,” she said.

After winning the flag football championship earlier this year — and also as freshmen — Sullivan said she was happy to “bookend” four rings in high school.

“That’s what happens when you never give up,” she said. “Nothing means more to me. I sent Hannah a text before the game, I said, ‘I wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else.”

In the Division II game, Milton dominated Lassiter 12-8 for the program’s 19th championship. The last time these teams faced off was last year in the regular season when the Eagles won 18-8.

Head coach Tim Godby said the astounding number of championships Milton has won since 2005 — never missing a championship game — may start to set in next year if he reaches 20

titles.

“We’re still working hard every year, still grinding and putting in the time as a coaching staff and as a team, getting the girls prepared,” he said. “They say defense wins championships, and our defense was lights out.”

The Eagles got out to a slower start than normal, putting up just one goal in the first quarter. Milton struggled to gain possession at times due to Lassiter senior Sophie Hortman’s dominance at the draw.

It was a matchup between two of the top three draw specialists in the state. Milton junior Lillian Katula held her own and pulled down several draw controls in an uphill battle.

Once the Eagles’ shots started to find the back of the net, and especially once the second half started, the game was decided. Even with three of their eight goals coming in the fourth quarter, Lassiter couldn’t close the gap against the perennial powerhouse.

The Trojans never cut the deficit to less than two, with the Eagles’ smallest lead coming in the second quarter 4-2. Milton found ways to turn up their defense and kept the game from becoming a nail-biter.

Senior Kylie Waters led the team with a hat trick and one assist. She was emotional reflecting on her time with a program.

She also said despite the game getting a little closer than they were comfortable with at times, she was happy with how things played out and to close her career with a group she has played with since childhood.

“It’s not really that fun when we play teams that aren’t on our competition level,” Waters said. “We like these better [more competitive] games because they’re more fun. I’m glad we went out with a bang.”

Waters will join another Eagle alum next season as part of Clemson’s women’s lacrosse team. Ella Pauley graduated from Milton last year, and there is a third metro player on the team who was previously the all-time leader in goals scored before tearing her ACL last season.

Kayla MacLeod is a Roswell graduate with 99 goals for the Tigers, and her younger sister Claire is a junior on the Hornets with plans to play for Ohio State alongside two Eagles, Jessie DeGroodt and Alyssa Brackley.

Waters’ fellow senior Anna Kate Taglienti went all-out as well for her final game as an Eagle, posting two goals. Two other Milton players, juniors Lillian Katula and Caroline Marshall, also posted two goals.

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One of the best times in my personal life I can remember is living in Southern California for a couple of years during graduate school. I was lucky enough to live a 5-minute walk from the beach and the bustling Pacific Ocean. I lived in Huntington Beach, a place very well known to surfers around the world. So, I told myself upon moving there that I would learn to surf. I followed through with my vow and took a lesson.

After a few tries, I was able to stand up and ride a wave with nothing but the water and a thin foam board holding me up. Inevitably there came times when I attempted to stand up knowing I was going to fall right back into the water. I wanted to grow and become stronger, so why not right? The problem is when you go for a 5-foot-tall wave and you’re used to surfing 1–2-foot waves, everything feels 5x faster and more intense… including the crash.

I can remember a time when I paddled my heart out for a “too big” wave. All at once, I found myself paddling over the quickly forming wave as I let it lift me higher until I had no choice but to

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try and stand up. The momentum was too strong, and I couldn’t hold it together. In an instant, I fell straight down the 5-foot wall of rushing water until I was no longer above the wave or deep under it (which is preferable), but I was caught in the middle of it.

If you have never been caught in a crashing Pacific Ocean wave while attached to a surfboard, I can promise you it is nothing short of what can only be compared to being caught in a washing machine set to heavy duty. The only way to get through it is to let it pass. The more you struggle and fight against it, the more tired you will become and the more difficult it will be to swim to safety once it has passed. There is common DBT skill that is used when teaching emotional regula-

tion called “riding the wave”. But I want to take it one step further. Because knowing it will pass is one thing, but choosing to embrace it and allow it to wash over you is another. I like this metaphor of surfing because it reminds us that sometimes we can’t ride the wave perfectly. We get caught in it and it feels like it will never pass. But emotions, while incredibly uncomfortable at times, are not bad. They are simply indicators of some part of us that need care and attention.

Often, the more we struggle and fight against our emotions, the harder it makes it for them to pass. Next time you feel an uncomfortable emotion, I invite you to try and not fight it. But rather be curious about it, sit with it, ask it questions, and trust that it will pass without you having to do anything to force it to go away. Most importantly, give yourself grace for feeling emotion in the first place. Riding the wave can be easier said than done, but just like surfing, you will get better with practice.

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DIVISION I BOYS: BEARS 11, LIONS 4; DIVISION II BOYS: HORNETS 17, EAGLES 14

Cambridge, Roswell boys bring home hardware

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

CUMMING, Ga. — Two boys lacrosse teams made history May 14 after being crowned champions at the Georgia High School Association’s second night of title week at West Forsyth High School.

Cambridge defeated Lovett 11-4, never trailing to win the program’s first championship. Roswell mounted a comeback over rival Milton, securing four straight state titles with a 17-14 victory.

Cambridge, who finished the season 12-10 overall, had a tough road to its ultimate game of the season. The team faced obstacles in the regular season with injuries and deaths in players’ families but pushed ahead.

Despite a losing record, the Bears secured a first round bye in the postseason. They powered through their second-round matchup, dominating Westminster 11-2.

Cambridge’s next three playoff games, however, came against teams they lost to in the regular season as they persevered through a schedule ranked the third-toughest in the state.

Eight of their 10 losses were at the hands of teams that made the Final Four or championship game. One was to a North Carolina team that has not yet started the postseason. They also beat two more teams that made the Division III semifinals.

In their final three games, the Bears defeated teams they lost to in the regular season.

In April, Lovett, ranked No. 5 in the state by MaxPreps and No. 6 by LaxNumbers, bested Cambridge 6-5. It was revenge for the Bears souring their season in overtime last year in the quarterfinals.

In the end, Cambridge came out on top at the state championship. The Bears are ranked No. 7 by MaxPreps and No. 9 by LaxNumbers after making the program’s first title game appearance.

No amount of outside noise or past losses could keep Cambridge from coming out

against Lovett with surgical execution from the moment the clock started. No penalties were called for the entire game.

Bears head coach Aaron Darling said before the season started that his team had set their minds to improving upon last season’s Final Four finish. It was a championship or bust.

He said having to “grind out wins” took his team the distance this year.

“I always tell them, ‘If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best,’” Darling said. “All these games lead into where we got to. They’re used to competing and fighting to give ourselves a chance, so we’ve seen it all.”

He highlighted the team’s defensive performance, especially the toughness of goalie Ayan Moghe who had 11 saves. The all-region senior goalie nearly had to leave the game after a crease violation where he took a hit by an opposing player but stayed in to finish his final game as a Bear.

“Our defense kind of carried us throughout the whole season,” Darling said. “From the beginning of the season, our kids had a mission.”

Moghe and the Bears defense held the Lions to one goal in the first half and one goal in the fourth quarter.

Senior attacker Cooper Hamilton also went out with a bang, putting up five goals in the championship. Junior midfielder Michael Joines was the second leading scorer with a hat trick.

Division II game

The Division II game was a rematch of a regular-season game in which Roswell beat Milton 17-2.

The Eagles’ mindset shifted after several Milton players returned from being injured.

No matter what sport, these two teams always play their best against one another, which stems from a 1950s rivalry.

Roswell, who has been the consensus No. 1 team in Georgia since they beat Lambert March 14, is nationally ranked by Lax Numbers at No. 49 and No. 5 in the South

region. The Hornets got out to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter.

From there, Milton scored six straight goals. The Eagles were spearheaded by sophomore Cooper Schindler who posted eight goals in his first championship appearance.

Roswell junior Linkin Miller then connected on a behind-the-back shot to halt the Eagles’ run and posted the Hornets’ next two goals. He tallied five goals throughout the night. Fellow junior all-state first team midfielder Blake O’Neal notched five assists.

After Miller’s three-goal spree, Milton went on another three-goal run to close the first half up 10-6.

After already making history last season as the first Georgia boys team to win three straight championships, Roswell’s senior class is the first to go four-for-four.

Seven of Roswell’s nine all-state first teamers played the last game of their high school careers and came into the second half with a fire. Faceoff specialist Jack Dowdy led the charge going 75 percent at the dot in the third period after dipping below 50 percent in the first half.

Dowdy and the other seniors closed their Hornet careers with an 81-9 record

over four years. In the quarterfinals Dowdy set a state record with 347 — now 383 — faceoff wins in a single season. He also eclipsed 800 on his career in the title game.

“It’s always a good feeling to be the one to get the wheels rolling for the team,” he said. “For us seniors, that was our last ever game, so it meant a lot to us. We weren’t going to let all the hard work we put in all season, all the Saturday practices, not pay off.”

With Dowdy as a spark plug, the Hornets lit aflame for six goals in the third quarter. Senior attacker Jackson Hardwick finished his Hornet career strong with six goals, including three straight to give Roswell its first lead since the first period.

Fellow senior attacker Kaden Parla posted five points in his ultimate game as a Hornet, three goals and two assists.

Head coach Bryan Wallace said his team took Milton’s “best shot” on the chin. Even though the Hornets allowed their highest number of goals yet this season, Wallace said he felt his team stayed composed.

“We always tell the kids ‘Ride the highs and get over the lows,’” he said. “[The 2023 and 2024 titles] were running clock championships. The last two have definitely been earned across the board. This group, we took everybody’s best shot for years.”

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Ladies share love of reading for more than 30 years

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — No one ever wants to miss book club, and that’s especially true for the women in the Page Turners Book Club, 30-year member Laura Gordon said.

“I mean we’ve been doing book club before book clubs were really a thing to do,” Carole Siracusa said.

The Page Turners started out of Lawrenceville in 1994 and grew to nearly 20 members at its peak, but it has since been pared down to the same 11 members for the past two decades. The women have moved across the Southeast, but they all prioritize getting together once a month.

“It’s gotten harder since we’ve split up from Lawrenceville,” Jeanne Stern said. “But in some ways, I feel it’s better, because when we do get together now, it’s more of an adventure.”

The women take turns hosting; sometimes they spend a weekend at Gordon’s home in Roswell. Others they’re at members’ homes on Lake Hartwell.

A group of them toured Cumberland Island after reading about self-taught naturalist Carol Ruckdeschel who lived off the land. After reading “Look Homeward Angel,” they visited author Thomas Wolfe’s home in Asheville. Some members took a field trip to the High Museum for an exhibit of “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” in 2013 when the painting traveled to the United States from the Mauritshuis museum in the Netherlands.

If it’s Gordon’s turn to present that month’s book, there’s usually an activity or props tied to the meeting. As a former teacher, she has a knack for designing headbands simulating animal ears or crafting outfits to emulate characters.

In an overfilled binder, Susan Nock keeps track of books the club has read and each member’s corresponding score. The earliest pages were typed on a typewriter and are reminiscent of a time the Page Turners sent postcards to schedule meetings. Members rank the

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The Men’s National Team will also train at the facility at the end of the month as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The National Training Center is anchored by a $50 million lead gift from Arthur Blank and a land donation from Dan Cathy.

Alongside the backing of the city of Fayetteville, Fayette County, Georgia, and other partners, their collaboration and commitment will help define the impact

book before and after a guided discussion, which can make a big difference at times.

“The beauty of it is that you get out of your comfort zone,” Stern said. “I’m reading things that I never would have thought of reading.”

She said it’s pleasantly surprising to see members come around to a book they were reluctant to read. Members often don’t look forward to the classics like “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” or “East of Eden,” but those tend to spark great conversation.

Some women get lost in the details while others enjoy the journey and character development.

“People kind of fixate on different things…” Gordon said, “and that’s where our discussions become interesting.”

But the Page Turners all pride themselves on a 30-year goal to never repeat authors, and they have yet to do so.

Turning pages in life

After years of raising their kids in the same neighborhood, attending the same Girl Scouts troop or playing tennis together, the Page Turners know they have a special connection, especially thanks to book club.

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and legacy of the National Training Center for years to come, according to a news release.

“The National Training Center represents so much of what we want U.S. Soccer to be,” U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said. “It honors the people who have built this game over more than a century, and it gives us a home where we can serve the next generation of players, coaches, referees, members and fans.”

She added that the facility was built for U.S. Soccer’s 27 National Teams and the entire soccer community. U.S. Soccer JT Batson said the opening of the facility is an exciting for leap for the sport.

camaraderie, the friendship that we have,” Gordon said. “Our paths would not have crossed otherwise.”

The Page Turners influenced their kids to become passionate readers, largely through the mother-daughter book club they started when the girls were 10 until

they graduated high school. In that time, Siracusa said they always learned from one another.

“I always felt like having the book club emboldened the girls, maybe, to talk about things with us that they might not normally have spoken with us about,” Siracusa said.

Eventually, the Page Turners started sharing other aspects of their lives with one another: divorce, losing their parents and cancer diagnoses.

“That’s the beauty of the group is we’re there to support each other,” Gordon said. “…I can speak unfiltered about anything and share my thoughts and opinions without judgement.”

Despite different backgrounds and beliefs, they all need the sense of belonging they feel with the Page Turners.

“After book club, the whole world opened up,” Stern said. “You became way more open-minded about what you are willing to read and what you’re willing to learn.”

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 6.50 percent.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

June 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.

June 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 5.050 mills, an increase of 0.308 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.742 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $750,000 is approximately $47.58 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,425,000 is approximately $175.56.

While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows:

The City is shifting 0.02 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate and investing revenue growth to cover, among other things, public safety initiatives.

Roswell nonprofit to fundraise with Milton High cross country team

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Stella Love Food Pantry in Roswell is partnering with the Milton High School cross country team to host a charity run June 27.

Organizers hope to bring together more than 150 people on the high school’s course.

The charity 5K invites walkers and runners to experience one of the toughest courses in the state while supporting the food pantry and the Pedal Forward Foundation, a nonprofit directed by one of the team’s captains, Jonathan Thai.

Fellow captain Tyler Nix said this year, the six captains wanted to get the team more involved with the community and actively give back to where they grew up.

“We wanted to do something that stands out from what people have done in the past,” Nix said.

So, when Stella Love’s Pantry Director Jeong Lee approached Thai about hosting a fundraiser, the partnership came naturally.

The two nonprofits serve similar populations, Lee said. Clients at the food

tutoring, to a larger portion of North Fulton.

“Every dollar gets poured back in to the work that we do,” Lee said.

Nix said he has seen what these donations can do for people.

“This will definitely have a huge impact,” Nix said. “I’ve seen the things it can do for people’s lives, so I’m just excited to make a difference … and actually help people out.”

Donations to the Pedal Forward Foundation will help provide bikes and helmets to underprivileged youth at no cost so they can learn how to ride a bike. Thai said one of the most rewarding parts will be seeing the donations have an impact on local families in need.

pantry have signed up their kids for bike lessons at Pedal Forward camps, and Thai has raffled off bikes at previous Stelle Love holiday gatherings.

“I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to make our mark,” Thai said, “And, really, turn running not just about running itself, but giving back to the community and making the team, kind of, larger than it already is.”

Donations raised will be split between Stella Love Food Pantry and the Pedal Forward Foundation.

At Stella Love, Lee said donations will go toward stocking up on dry goods, such as rice, cereal and diapers, and providing food for 200-250 families each week. It will also allow them to continue expanding their initiatives and provide services, including English classes for adults and

“It’s families helping families and cross country bringing all of these families together.,” Thai said.

To sign up for the fundraiser, visit: runsignup.com/Race/GA/Alpharetta/ PedalForwardandStellaLoveNonprofit and register for the 5K fun run/walk. Entry is $50 for the 5K, and kids can enter a 1K fun run/walk for $40. The kids’ race will begin at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K at 7:30 a.m.

Alpharetta to host Memorial Day events, tributes

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta promises a memorable Memorial Day weekend with a series of events that include lively concerts, open-air markets and patriotic tributes.

Friends and families are invited to enjoy a number of activities from May 22 to 25.

Residents may pay tribute at two sites to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving.

Events

Alpharetta Moonlight Market

5-10 p.m. May 22

Alpharetta City Center, 2001 Commerce St.

Moonlight Market is a celebration of artistry and craftsmanship from local makers in the heart of Alpharetta. The open-air marketplace showcases a curated collection of artisans’ unique, original artwork and artistically crafted goods, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, textiles and home decor.

The Other Room Comedy featuring Brendan Sagalow May 22–24, showtimes vary Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza

Smart and effortlessly fun, New York City comedian Brendan Sagalow performs sharp, relatable and fearless comedy filled with self-deprecation. A standout on

stages for more than a decade, his debut special, “Thin Lips,” has quickly become a fan favorite.

Alpharetta Farmers Market

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 23

Downtown Alpharetta

Visitors will find fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers, herbs and all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey, homemade sauces, jellies and soaps.

Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crowes And Whiskey Myers

7:30-11:30 p.m. May 23

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway

A night of Southern soul, gritty guitar riffs and rock ’n’ roll attitude, this tour brings together powerhouse performers who blend blues, country and rock into a raw and electrifying sound. Expect highenergy sets, unforgettable melodies and plenty of Southern swagger.

Alpharetta Arts Fest

10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23-24

The Grove at Wills Park, 175 Roswell St., located behind the Alpharetta Community Center

This outdoor artist market offers whimsical, one-of-a-kind creations from talented artisans across the country.

Shoppers can explore a vibrant mix of artwork, enjoy a lively food court serving up festival favorites and let their kids dive into hands-on fun with creative activities designed just for them. A shady green space, a welcoming atmosphere will provide plenty of surprises.

Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute 9-10 a.m. May 25

Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, behind Alpharetta City Hall

The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host a free Memorial Day tribute. An invocation will open the program followed by the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a keynote address by veteran Tommy Clack. The program will end with Taps.

Alpharetta Symphony: Let Freedom Ring

7:30-9:30 p.m. May 25

Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, behind Alpharetta City Hall

The Alpharetta Symphony presents a free, open-to-all Memorial Day concert. This year’s concert presents a patriotic program with favorites such as “Salute to the Armed Forces,” “America the Beautiful” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Families are welcome to bring a blanket, chairs or picnic.

Dramedy Dice at Helium Comedy CLUB

7:30-10 p.m. May 25

Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza

Catacombs & Comedians swap out their d20s for a pair of d12s with Dramedy Dice and set their sights on Daggerheart. The live actual-play gaming comedy show has been performed at comedy clubs and theaters, gaming conventions and online streaming platforms.

Memorials

American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, hosts a memorial that includes a walkway of nearly 8,000 bricks inscribed with the names of Georgians who have served our country.

An M60 tank, a Vietnam-era UH-1 Huey helicopter and a 40mm Mark 1 twin-gun mount removed from the USS Polk County are on display.

It also features monuments spotlighting conflicts including World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.

The Alpharetta Veterans Memorial, 2 Park Plaza, is a 7-foot-tall bronze statue titled “The Defenders,” featuring two soldiers in full combat gear.

Made possible by a group of volunteers led by committee co-chairs William Perkins and former City Councilman Donald Mitchell, it pays tribute to those who have served to protect the nation.

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After moving to Atlanta, he wanted to re-create the experience.

The result was Vibe Fest, which united musicians from various established local bands into a single performance group for the evening.

“This is really bringing together some of the best musicians in Atlanta,” Pace said.

The collaborative nature appealed to many of the performers, including bassist Justin Borgman, founder of the Justin band.

Borgman said one of the things he enjoys most is the opportunity to build relationships with musicians outside of his own group. He said playing with others creates connections that are difficult to develop while focused on the schedules and demands of a full-time band.

“It is the music community connection and making new friends with the group and hearing others play,” Borgman said. “That doesn’t happen that much when you have your own band that is busy.”

Serving as emcee for the evening was longtime Atlanta radio personality English Nick — Nick Parsons — host of 97.1 The River’s weekday midday program.

English Nick said he enjoyed spending time with attendees, jokingly describing the experience as “shaking babies and kissing hands.”

Later in the evening, he pointed to one aspect of the performances that stood out.

“All the music tonight is live — no tracks,” he said.

As the crowd sang along to familiar songs and filled the park with dancing and applause, the event demonstrated that decades-old music can still bring people together and create new memories.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Notice is hereby given that the following public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027):

June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

June 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.

June 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

The public hearings are scheduled to be conducted at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers.

The proposed budget is available on the City’s website as well as in the Department of Finance (City Hall, 2 Park Plaza) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday).

These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend, and comment will be heard.

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OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY CODE AMENDMENTS

The following item will be considered by the City Council during the Alpharetta City Council Meeting and Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2026, and will be considered for adoption at the Alpharetta City Council Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Alpharetta City Hall, located at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. The purpose of the public hearing shall be for public review and comment regarding the following:

Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 20, titled “Fire Prevention and Protection,” of the Code of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The purpose of the public hearing shall be for public review and comment concerning proposed modifications to amend provisions related to adoption of state minimum fire safety standards; definitions; appeals from decisions of the fire department; storage of explosives, blasting agents, and liquified petroleum gases; sprinkler installation requirements; outdoor burning regulations; emergency access for gated communities; emergency responders radio coverage and testing; special fire services and public safety plans; fire watch personnel and fire safety officer requirements; permit requirements for certain assembly events, temporary events, or planned activities; fire and life safety record retention; records reporting system requirements through the use of thirdparty inspection reporting software programs; compliance reporting; enforcement provisions; and for other purposes. A copy of the proposed amendment will be on file with the City Clerk and will be made available upon request. All City of Alpharetta residents and any other affected and/ or interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 22, 2026 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

a.V-26-10 Truck & Tap Stage

Consideration of a variance to eliminate the rear setback to allow for the construction of a covered music performance stage on 0.129 acres in the Downtown. A variance is requested from Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 2.2.15(D) to eliminate the 10’ rear setback. The property is located at 30 Milton Avenue and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Randy Knighton City Administrator

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City of Roswell Notice of Neighborhood Meeting & Public Hearing

Mary Robichaux Mayor

The following Item will be discussed at a Neighborhood meeting and considered at a Public Hearing 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.

ZMCC-0126-000001 – 1340 Woodstock Rd & 11450 Bowen Road

The applicant, SJC Ventures, is requesting a modification of zoning conditions with concurrent variances for commercial and civic development; Land Lots 118 & 182.

• Neighborhood Meeting

June 2, 2026 – 7:00 PM - City Hall, Room 220

• Mayor and City Council

June 8, 2026 – 7:00PM - 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.

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City of Roswell Notice of Public Hearing

Mary Robichaux Mayor

The following items will be considered at the following Public Hearings on the dates listed: Planning Commission Special Called Meeting, Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7:00 PM, City Hall, Room 220, and by the Mayor and City Council on Monday, June 8, 2026 (first read) and Monday, June 22, 2026 (second read), at 7:00pm, Roswell City Hall, Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA, 30075.

a. Text Amendment – UDC 4.5.2 Use Table

b. Text Amendment – UDC 5.5.2 Use Table

c. Text Amendment – UDC 6.5.2 Use Table

d. Text Amendment – UDC 9.6 Industrial Uses

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.

DEATH NOTICES

Luis Velasco, age 54, of Roswell, GA passed away on May 4, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jose Velasquez Garcia, age 72, of Roswell, GA passed away on May 8, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT MURFREESORO

LISA ANNE ECKMAN, Plaintiff, VS.

TRAVIS JOHN ECKMAN, Defendant,

TO: TRAVIS JOHN ECKMAN

Order of Publication CASE NO. 25CV-253

It appearing from the bill in this cause, which is sworn to that the residence and current address of the above-listed respondent, TRAVIS JOHN ECKMAN is unknown and cannot be served with process. It is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive weeks in the ALPHARETTA-ROSWELL HERALD, a newspaper published in ROSWELL, FULTON COUNTY, GA requiring said respondent, TRAVIS JOHN ECKMAN to appear before the clerk of said Court on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication hereof and make defense to the bill filed in the above cause, which seeks COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE or otherwise said bill be taken for confessed and cause proceeded with exparte. This the 7TH day of May, 2026. Adam T. Dodd, Clerk of said Court. By/Solicitors for Petitioner: ABIGAIL L. BURNHAM/MITCHELL E. SHANNON TO BE RUN: 5/21, 5/28, 6/04 & 6/11/2026

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City of Roswell Notice of Public Hearing

Mary Robichaux Mayor

The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM, at Roswell City Hall, Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Georgia 30075.

a. ZVAR-0326-000018 – 540 Sweet Birch Lane

The applicant, Roger Howrey, is requesting a stream buffer variance; land lot 048.

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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City of Roswell Notice of Public Hearing

Mary Robichaux Mayor

The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00 PM, at Roswell City Hall, Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Georgia 30075.

a. ZHPC-0126-000003 – 1076 Canton Street

The applicant, Marcus Mello/The 1076 Club, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for alteration in the shoring process; Land Lot 387.

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

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“At this point, we have so many roads that are behind in resurfacing that you’re never going to be able to close that gap without additional investment from other funds, like TSPLOST,” Councilwoman Sarah Beeson said.

Road resurfacing, she said, should remain a priority on the list to keep up with demand and improving upon the poor scores of many Roswell roads on the Pavement Condition Index.

Councilman Allen Sells suggested to split the funding between Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects so repaving can be completed as the TSPLOST 2026 collection amounts allow.

Ultimately, $15 million in supplemental funding for Roswell’s citywide road resurfacing program sits at the top of the project proposals. The remaining $10 million falls within potential the Tier 2 projects.

Additional Tier 1 projects

Councilwoman Hall championed for $10 million in bridge repairs to be elevated from Tier 3, arguing those projects should be a priority and not dependent on additional TSPLOST 2026 collections.

Examples of bridges that need repaired are at the intersection of Oxbo Road at Hog Wallow Creek and Old Holcomb Bridge Road at Big Creek.

Other Tier 1 projects on the final list draft include improving the intersection at Ga. 9 and Mansell Road with better signal timing and a new pedestrian

projects. Certain projects could also be completed for less than expected or no longer be financially feasible based on cost projections.

Previous TSPLOST funds

Transportation Director Andy Phlegar said staff received questions at the April 30 community open house regarding the allocation of previous TSPLOST funds.

A project’s concept and design phases are less expensive than construction, and early TSPLOST funds may be held to earn interest that can be used in the future.

More than $12 million remains between the previous installments implemented in 2016 and 2021. Phlegar explained that both budgets were revised to reflect an increase in TSPLOST revenues.

“This is just to show we have not squandered all the funds,” Phlegar said.

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Depending on feasibility studies, an additional intersection improvement could include replacing the traffic signal at Crabapple Road and Hembree Road with a roundabout.

Completing the Norcross Street multi-use trail is another Tier 1 priority with a potential $8.7 million designated in TSPLOST 2026 funding.

The largest potential project on the Tier 1 list is creating the East Roswell Loop, a multi-use trail with paths along Holcomb Bridge Road and Riverside Road with $24 million in funding.

Other Tier 1 projects include joint ventures with the cities of Johns Creek and Alpharetta to complete improvements on Nesbitt Ferry Road and Hembree Road.

All Tier 1 projects total to $84.2 million. Roswell has budgeted for a total of more than $115 million in potential projects funded through TSPLOST 2026 projects.

Staff said they include budget estimates for extra projects in case Roswell comes into additional funding sources through state or federal grants that open TSPLOST funds for other

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The budget for TSPLOST I was increased to $80 million. Phlegar also said the Big Creek Parkway is a longterm project and construction money is unspent. He said that more than half the project’s budget remains to continue work on the Holcomb Bridge interchange and enhancing Roswell’s Historic Gateway to replace the reversible lanes on Ga. 9/South Atlanta Street.

TSPLOST II has brought in more than was projected and now has a budget of $86 million with a majority remaining as those projects enter the construction phases.

The Roswell City Council will take its final vote on the list of potential transportation projects at 7 p.m. May 26.

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