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Council candidates publicize platforms at Alpharetta forum By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
PHOTOS BY: AMRITHA ALLADI JOSEPH/APPEN MEDIA
Roswell public safety officials solemnly observe remarks during the 9/11 memorial ceremony held in front of Roswell City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Roswell City Councilwoman Sarah Beeson calls upon guests to remember those who died during the events of 9/11 and the heroes who stepped up to help during an emergency.
Roswell honors victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks By AMRITHA ALLADI JOSEPH
newsroom@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A large U.S flag lay draped from the balcony of Roswell City Hall, as public safety officials stood in front of firetrucks, clasping their hands together in solemn observance. Community members, city officials and public safety officers gathered on
Thursday, Sept. 11, for the city’s 9/11 memorial to recall the sequence of events that occurred on that tragic day 24 years ago. They also heard city officials deliver messages of the hope, resilience and unity demonstrated by communities across America during times of emergency.
See MEMORIAL, Page 22
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The future of North Point Mall loomed large as Alpharetta City Council candidates debated how the struggling area might be redeveloped. Five candidates debated the mall’s future and other issues at a Sept. 15 political forum hosted by the Alpharetta Business Association in collaboration with the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society and Appen Media.
About 100 residents filled the council chambers in City Hall. Appen Media Managing Editor Pat Fox moderated the discussion. The forum featured two Post 3 candidates, incumbent Councilman Douglas DeRito and challenger Henry “Tate” Holcombe. Three candidates for the open Post 2 seat — Bart Dean, Donna Shaw Murphy and Katie Reeves also participated in the forum.
See FORUM, Page 22
Roswell City Councilwoman Lee Hills holds back tears recalling the sequence of events that took place in 9/11. Hills was one of many city leaders who spoke at a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony in front of Roswell City Hall. JON WILCOX/APPEN MEDIA
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From left, Post 2 candidates Bart Dean, Donna Shaw Murphy and Katie Reeves, and Post 3 candidates Councilman Douglas DeRito and Henry “Tate” Holcombe present their take on local issues during a political forum at Alpharetta City Hall Sept. 15.
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