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Hearts, wallets open up on Giving Tuesday By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Supporters of The Place of Forsyth came through in a big way on Giving Tuesday. The Cumming nonprofit that provides assistance to people and families in financial difficulty, raised more than $78,000 in one day. The total includes a match of $20,000 from an anonymous donor. Jacob Granados, director of Purposeful Engagement for The Place, said the funding serves as a kick-start to the organization’s Year-End Giving Campaign. “We’re very grateful for the generosity of the community,” Granados said. The drive comes on the heals of the nonprofit’s success in providing Thanksgiving meals to 400 families. FILE PHOTO In addition to stocking its food and The Place of Forsyth in Cumming has been collecting toys for children in families clothing stores, the organization is that are facing economic challenges this holiday season. Qualified parents will shop gearing up for its annual 7th annual the assortment of items Dec. 13 to take home and wrap for their kids. Holiday House to provide toys for children in families challenged by econom- shopping begins Dec. 13. Toys donated to forego making phone calls seeking donations. after the cutoff will be preserved for ic hardship. Granados said The Place “It was a very sad day for us befuture allocations for needy families. already has more than 1,800 children You can learn more about the effort cause we actually did send an email registered to receive gifts. out to all our followers and posted on “Our qualified families are given the and contribute by visiting theplaceofFacebook,” said Wendy Hamilton, Deforsyth.org/holidayhouse. opportunity to shop, using points to velopment manager for the nonprofit. Things were more solemn at Bald choose the gifts that they take home to Bald Ridge Lodge provides a safe Ridge Lodge on Giving Tuesday. their kids,” Granados said. haven and counseling for boys who are Staff learned of the death of Through Dec. 9, toy donations longtime Program Director Barbara can be dropped off at various locaKastner the day before and decided tions throughout Forsyth County, and See NON-PROFITS, Page 5
Forsyth County plans holiday events throughout December BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — December is here, and the holiday season has begun. With many decorating their
homes and purchasing gifts for incoming friends and family members, holiday events are scheduled throughout the month for the whole family to enjoy together. Forsyth County residents can plan
on attending several seasonal events sponsored by the City of Cumming. Here are some holiday gatherings that you won’t want to miss to help you and
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County proposes town hall to discuss Denmark Park future By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County commissioners say they plan to host a town hall meeting to clarify issues about the fate of Denmark Park and a possible land swap with owners of the Polo Fields. The arrangement, still in the exploratory phase, provides Forsyth County would trade about 50 acres of undeveloped land within the park off Windy Hill Drive for about 39 acres at the Polo Fields — land that includes six existing soccer fields. Right now, close to 1,300 area youth participate in recreation programs at the Polo Fields through county affiliate organization UFA. The county leases the fields from the property owners, and UFA pays the county for their use. UFA also pays to maintain the soccer fields. The Polo Fields owners notified the county three years ago they want to close the operation and sell the land. When the county found the sale price too expensive, it opted to buy the 81-acre property for Denmark Park four miles to the south. Speaking at the Dec. 2 Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Todd Levent said he’s been
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Meth suspects arrested while sleeping in park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were arrested after deputies found them passed out in a pickup truck at Keith Bridge Park near Lake Lanier after hours Nov. 13. Kristina Leigh Robinson, 56, of Gainesville, and Troy Andrew Nicholas, 51, of Dawsonville were both charged with loitering and prowling, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy patrolling Old Keith Bridge Road spotted a pickup truck in the parking lot 45 minutes after the park’s 10 p.m. close time. The officer found the suspects sleeping in the truck and noted both were clearly under the influence. Deputies searched the vehicle and found several bottles with meth residue, a pill bottle with a small amount of meth and three smoking pipes, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said.
Residents report scam involving cash demands FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Sheriff’s Office recently advised residents about a scam involving someone pretending to be a deputy. According to the agency, several residents reported received the scam phone
PUBLIC SAFETY calls Nov. 26. The Sheriff’s Office said the caller told residents they missed jury duty and demanded money, instructing the complainants to put their payments in a drop box at the Forsyth County jail. Department officials said no Sheriff’s Office employees would ever call residents demanding money. Anyone who receives a suspected scam call is urged to write down the phone number, the name the caller uses and take note of any other pertinent details then report it to law enforcement.
Cumming man arrested for loitering near homes FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Cumming man was arrested Nov. 21 after deputies allegedly found him prowling behind homes on Longstreet Church Road. James Robert Martin, 53, was charged with loitering and prowling, three counts of possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute and a probation violation. Deputies spotted the man walking behind homes carrying a gas can before dawn. When officers confronted Martin, he said his truck ran out of gas and he was trying to find some gasoline. Deputies arrested Martin because of the hour of the incident. They found his truck nearby and the vehicle’s doors were open. Deputies said there were several small pieces of methamphetamine clearly visible on the front seat. Officers searched the truck and also found several cell phones with unregistered serial numbers along with a checkbook belonging to someone else.
Correction In a Dec. 2 article in The Forsyth Herald, the site of a proposed annexation by the City of Cumming was incorrectly stated as situated along Pilgrim Mill Road. The site is along Pilgrim Road.
Drug & DUI arrests Ralph Conrad, 50, of Greyhawk Lane, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Peachtree Parkway for pedestrian under the influence and pedestrian crossing the road diagonally. Daisy Carolina Reyes, 26, of Kingspoint Lane, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 14 on Bethelview Road for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and obstructing intersection. Nathaniel John Waddell, 26, of Maple Ridge Lake Drive, Dawsonville, was arrested Nov. 14 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Ivan Hernandez, 29, of Bald Ridge Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Pilgrim Mill Road for DUI, driving without a valid license, possession of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane. Kirk Daryle Brady, 52, of Camden Court, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Post Road for DUI and following too closely. Michelle Nicole Honaker, 48, of Bentbill Crossing, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Peachtree Parkway for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects and giving false name, address, or birthdate to law enforcement. Jordan Lee Gracy, 25, of Parks Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 14 on Parks Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Andrew Tyler Faith, 28, of Lakeview Drive, Locust Grove, was arrested Nov. 15 on Browns Bridge Road for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug related objects, possession, purchase, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substance and possession of a schedule I controlled substance. Cynthia Lynn Frady, 32, of Pisgah Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. See ARRESTS, Page 17
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Optimists honor Lambert senior as Star Student CUMMING, GA — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recently honored Samiksha Gaherwar as the 2021-2022 Optimist Star Student, the club’s version of student of the year. She is a senior at Lambert High School. Jaden Findley, a senior at West Forsyth High, was named runner up. The Optimist Star Student Program recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and good citizenship. Gaherwar has a weighted GPA of 4.7 and was ranked first among more than 700 students in her class for a single SAT sitting, scoring 1580 on a 1600 scale. She will have completed 27 AP classes by the end of the school year. Highly involved in student government and other school activities, Gaherwar is a member of the National Honor Society and the National English Honor Society, serves as Reading Bowl captain and plays on the varsity flag football team. She is chapter president of the Model United Nations Association of the USA Youth Chapter and chapter secretary of the National Executive Council of the Future Business Leaders of America. Gaherwar is a member of the Junior Optimist Club. She participated seven times in the Optimist oratorical compe-
tition, advancing to the zone level; and competed twice in the Optimist essay contest where she advanced to the district level. She is national youth director of EKAL Vidyalaya USA, an international nonprofit that has built more than 100,000 schools in rural south Asia. She has a degree in Kathak dance and teaches dance to neighborhood kids, worked with her mother leading a project that stitched 1,400 masks during the peak of the pandemic and tutored Bhutanese refugees in Clarkston. Findley has a weighted GPA of 4.0. He is a senator in the Student Government Association at West, a member of the National Honor Society, where he tutors students for two hours a week; the Technology Student Association, the Future Business Leaders of America, the Black Organization for Leadership Development, Varsity eSports Club, the Robotic Club and the school Welcome Committee. He is lieutenant governor of the Junior Optimist Club Southeast Gateway district. Shamiksha Gaherwar (center) was named Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club 2021-2022 Star Student. She received a plaque and was presented a cash prize of $500 by club president Carolynn Martin (right). Also participating in the
Shamiksha Gaherwar, center, was named Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club 20212022 Star Student. She received a plaque and was presented a cash prize of $500 by club president Carolynn Martin, far right. Also participating in the presentation, from left, are: club Vice President Robyn Ulatowski; Lambert High School Principal Gary Davison; Shamiksha’s mother, Neetu Chauhan; her father, Suresh Gaherwar; and Grady Howard, Star Student Committee chairman. presentation were (from left): club vice president Robyn Ulatowski; Lambert principal Gary Davison; Shamiksha’s
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Alpharetta man pleads guilty to Jan. 6 assault ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man faces eight years in prison after admitting he kicked and beat uniformed police officers during Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Kevin Douglas Creek, 47, pleaded guilty to “assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers,” The Department of Justice announced Dec. 1. A criminal complaint filed in June alleges that camera footage shows Creek striking a Metropolitan Police officer and a member of the U.S. Capitol Police. The document also refers to financial, phone, travel and social media records that place Creek at the Capitol on Jan. 6. The affidavit states that in a voluntary meeting May 21, Creek told the FBI that he was at the Capitol on Jan. 6 but “did not remember assaulting
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Local midshipman speaks about life at Naval Academy BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com CANTON, Ga. — Midshipman Jennifer Harnage spoke at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Public Informational Meeting Nov. 22 inside the Cherokee County Office Building in Canton. The public event served as an opportunity to inform interested high school students, their parents, teachers and guidance staff about the enrollment process for the U.S. Naval Academy. A resident of Marietta, Harnage was selected to visit schools across north Georgia and lead the promotional meeting. “When I was little, I always had the urge to serve [in the armed forces] in some capacity,” Harnage said. “The Naval Academy has a lot of unknowns to a lot of people…If you don’t get the word out and you don’t meet as many people as possible, how do you expect to get the best applicants?” Harnage discussed life at the Naval Academy and how to apply to Annapolis. In addition to the admissions process, she covered topics including physical qualifications, nomination requirements, candidate schedules, preparatory schools and programs, and the important benefits that come from enrolling. She was accompanied by midshipmen Andy Lee, Emily Toma-Harrold, Jordan Richard, and Jay Ho to help answer questions after the presentation. “There are not a lot of chances for some schools or even some people to hear about the military,” Toma-Harrold
said. “Maybe some students who might not be able to afford college can figure out a way and say, ‘This is a way I can go to college and serve my country at the same time.’” Also in attendance was retired Lt. Cmdr. Glenn Smith serving as one of the event’s coordinators. While overseeing the presentation, he ensured that all questions were answered accurately and provided additional advice for those interested in making a long-term career decision. “The reason that informational meetings about any and all of our nation’s five wonderful service academies that are vital to our national security is simply that there is a lack of knowledge...” said Smith. “These five elite universities [Naval, Military, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies] provide a first-class, free, four-year college education to our nation’s best scholars and athletes who will become the military leaders of our future.” After graduating from Hillgrove High School in 2020, Harnage enrolled into the Naval Academy with a major in mechanical engineering and a minor in the Arabic language. Upon graduation in 2024, she plans to commission as a U.S. Marine Corps officer in the hopes of serving in marine aviation. When she isn’t spending time involved with the academy’s intermural sailing team, she spends her free time mountaineering, doing CrossFit, engaging in cultural clubs, and is involved with the Midshipman Action Group.
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Redistricting spurs McBath to seek seat in 7th District By DAVE WILLIAMS Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath wasted little time Nov. 22 announcing a change of plans after Republicans in the Georgia House gave final passage to a new congressional map that would likely flip her 6th Congressional District to the GOP. Within an hour of the virtually party line vote in the General Assembly, McBath, D-Marietta announced she will run in the newly redrawn and much more Democrat-friendly 7th District next year. The move potentially sets up a primary showdown with fellow Democratic Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux of Suwanee, who won that Gwinnett County-based seat last year. “It is no mystery why Republicans and the NRA (National Rifle Association) have decided I’m their top target,” said McBath, who was elected in 2018 on an anti-gun platform after her teenage son was shot to death. “As a Black woman, activist, and mother on a mission, they would like nothing more than to stop me from speaking truth to power about the gun lobby and Republican Party in Congress. So let me make something very clear: I refuse to stand down.” The new congressional map drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature changes the 6th from a racially diverse competitive district, including East Cobb, North Fulton and North DeKalb counties, to a predominantly white, more rural district by extending its boundaries north through all of Forsyth and Dawson counties and eastern Cherokee County. Former President Donald Trump carried the district as newly redrawn by 26 points over President Joe Biden. On the other hand, changes to the 7th District increased its minority voting-age population to 67%. Bourdeaux is expected to run for reelection to the 7th District seat, even though the new map draws her into the staunchly conservative, heavily Republican 9th district in Northeast Georgia. Federal law allows members of the U.S. House to live outside of the districts they represent. Bourdeaux picked up a key supporter during the weekend when former Atlanta Mayor and Congressman Andrew Young endorsed her reelection bid. Young already had endorsed Bourdeaux more than a year ago, but the renewed stamp of approval is
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Non-profits: Continued from Page 1 in need of protection, direction and supervision. It offers a nurturing environment that strengthens family relationships and allows the community to care for their own. Hamilton said the nonprofit has enjoyed a wealth of support from the community, and people stepped up with donations to honor Kastner right away, as per her family’s wishes. Only a day after the death was announced, the Lodge had received more than $1,000 in donations. “I think she was an icon in the community,” Hamilton said. “I think
that would be a great way to honor her.” Bald Ridge Lodge Executive Director Angela Dikes told of one young man who recently moved to the Lodge. Over a recent dinner of tacos, she said the boy was asked what his favorite meal of all time was. Dikes said the boy looked around and said he was enjoying it that evening. He said: “These other kids here, they don’t know how good they have it,” Dikes related. The boy continued: “I’ve been in every type of placement, and this place is different. I can tell people here, the staff, the community, they really care.” Those who wish to support the organization can learn more at baldridgelodge.org.
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Continued from Page 1 your loved ones celebrate this special time of year: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Where: School Street Playhouse When: Dec. 2 to 19; Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. Cost: $30 per ticket Contact: 770-781-9178 The School Street Playhouse is continuing their annual tradition of bringing their stage play production of A Christmas Carol to the stage. Families of all ages are welcome to see the Charles Dickens classic live. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets by calling the box office or visiting www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com. Christmas in Cumming Arts and Crafts Show Where: Cumming Fairgrounds When: Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $1 admission; children 12 and under are free Contact: 770-423-1330 All ages are welcome to come out and support local talent. This is the perfect opportunity to shop for unique holiday gifts from 100 arts and crafts ven-
Parents’ Night Out Where: Cumming Aquatic Center When: Dec. 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $18 per child; ages 5 to 13 Contact: 770-781-1781 Children are welcome to participate in an evening of swimming, activities, and pizza while parents can enjoy a holiday date night or shopping spree of their own. Space is limited, so be sure to register in-person or online. Children must be between ages five and 13 to attend. A Dickens Christmas Where: Sexton Hall Enrichment Center When: Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Contact: 770-781-2178 Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, talented youth performers will hit the stage accompanied by a string orchestra and flute choir. This musical event is sponsored by the Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth. Admission is free. Christmas with Santa / Special Needs Santa Visit Where: Central Park
When: Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $5 per child or $12 per family (3 or more) / special needs families are free Contact:770-781-2215 Parents and children of all ages and abilities are welcome to work their way through Santa’s workshop. Guests can decorate a cookie for Santa, prepare a snack for his reindeer, and make an ornament of their own. Families are encouraged to come early to complete crafts and see Santa on their way out. Parents can bring their own cameras for pictures with Santa and must accompany their child during each portion of the event. Pre-registration is recommended for Christmas with Santa but required for the Special Needs Santa Visit. Half Price Family Fridays Where: Cumming Aquatic Center When: Dec. 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $3 admission for children and seniors; $3.50 for adults; children 2 and under are free Contact: 770-781-1781 On the third Friday of this month, the Cumming Aquatic Center is offering half off their daily admission fees for their indoor instructional pool and lap pool. Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of swimming. For more information, visit www.cummingaquaticcenter.com.
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Steven Wei lifts partner Anna Sophia O’Brien as part of their routine for the Novice Dance competition at the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series in Alpharetta.
Skaters pack The Cooler for shot at ’22 Olympics By TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than 400 figure skaters from across the country broke the ice at The Cooler in Alpharetta Nov. 16-20 for a shot to qualify for the 2022 Olympics. Alpharetta was one of eight venues where skaters could compete in the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series presented by Toyota. Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Janet Rogers said the series was set to draw 440 skaters from all over the U.S. to compete in Singles figure skating and Ice Dance. Hosting such a high-profile event showcases Alpharetta, placing the city in the minds of people worldwide, Rogers said. “We are excited to host the best figure skaters in our country and show them our Alpharetta hospitality,” Rogers said. “It is also incredibly beneficial for all of Alpharetta’s tourism and hospitality businesses.” Dylan Cain, 13, and Olivia Ilin, 12, members of the Washington Figure Skating Club out of Maryland, are one of the pairs that train year-round, practicing five days a week after school. Their training consists of on-ice instruction,
spin and performance lessons, off-ice conditioning and dance classes. Cain and Ilin compete in the Novice category. Novice skaters are generally required to skate two pattern dances and one free skate. The pattern dances for the 2021-22 season were the Westminster Waltz and the Blues. Their coach, Dmytri Ilin, prepare Cain and Ilin’s free dance in the early spring. The process starts with a concept and the selection of music. Then, choreography and costumes are designed to match. The novice level competition series starts in June and runs through November. Like all young competitors, Cain and Ilin are responsible for keeping up with their studies. Cain is in 8th grade and Ilin is in 7th. “Dylan and I worked really hard this season, and it was great that our commitment to our training paid off,” Ilin said. “It was amazing to win both the Championship Series events and earn a personal best score in Atlanta.” Cain said the training leading up to the competition was well-worth their efforts. “I was proud of how we skated, and
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Skating: Continued from Page 7 it felt great knowing that all of our hard work resulted in two gold medal performances in the Championship Series,” Cain said. “I’m looking forward to continuing training and to what the future holds for us.” Rodgers said the competition not only brings figure skaters, but their families, teams, judges and others involved in the performances, showcasing Alpharetta’s eateries, retail stores and other attractions. The Alpharetta event is a prequalifying competition prior to U.S. Figure Skating nominating athletes to the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team. After the series, athletes will be selected to go to Nashville for another competition. Nashville will serve as the final qualifying competition for nominations to the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team. Other locations for this year’s event included Blaine, Minn.; Henderson, Nevada; Allen, Texas; Leesburg, Va.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Norwood, Mass.; and Spokane, Wash. Rodgers said the visitors bureau has a long-standing relationship with the Atlanta Figure Skating Club. Alpharetta has hosted a number of events previously, she said. Tea Junnila, Atlanta Figure Skating Club Competition chairwoman, said as hosts, they were in charge of organizing travel, accommodation and hospitality for nearly 60 officials. Junnila also credits the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Anna Mikell for being a great help. “We have lot of experience in successfully hosting our non-qualifying annual events which are also rather
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From left, Anna Sophia O’Brien, Steven Wei, Blake Gilman, Julia Epps, Dylan Cain, Olivia Ilin, Sylvia Li and Rowan Le Coq stand at the podium with their medals at the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series in Alpharetta. large,” Junnila said. I still have to admit that hosting was more than we expected.” The visitors bureau estimates the approximate economic impact the skating competition will bring at around $145,800. Junnila said she enjoys hosting skaters from all over the country, including local athletes.
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“For younger skaters [in Georgia] this was a great opportunity to see high level skating and offer role models to be watched perform at their home rink,” Junnila said. “Hopefully this will also add interest towards figure skating over all as Olympic year is coming.” The Nationals in Nashville will be held Jan. 4-9, 2022, and available on streaming service Peacock.
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Restaurateur hopes to grow Alpharetta footprint By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s downtown continues to expand southward with the approval of a variance allowing a new restaurant to apply to serve alcohol within 300 feet of a school. At its Nov. 29 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to allow Dave Filipowicz a variance he was seeking for a new restaurant, SJ Market, at 241 S. Main St. Filipowicz is the owner of the popular Smokejack BBQ restaurant at 29 S. Main that has been in operation for nearly 20 years. City ordinance prohibits any establishment from obtaining an alcohol beverage license if it is within 300 feet of a school or church. The proposed restaurant, will sit directly across the street –about 82 feet – from Amana Academy, a K-8 charter school authorized by the Fulton County Schools system. The school has an enrollment of 800. But the city does allow for variances to the ordinance in cases where the proposed establishment sit on property that had been operated as a restaurant licensed by the city and the state for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption within the five years preceding the application. City Clerk Lauren Shapiro reported that up to a year ago, the proposed site was home to a Pizza Hut restaurant that had been licensed to serve alcohol. up to a year ago. Filipowicz said that with the change in food service created by the COVID pandemic, restaurants have been forced to meet new demands for pick-up and
delivery orders. “This idea was to go down the street, do a catering kitchen that was open, not late – it’s not going to be a bar” he said. The restaurant, Flipowicz said, would be targeted to patrons who wanted to stop off and pick up an order or have a sandwich and a beer or glass of wine. He said the plan is to operate the kitchen until 8 p.m. Flipowicz said he has operated Smokejack for 17 years, and he has always aspired to offer good food in a quality atmosphere. Plans call for SJ Market to offer walkup counter service, dine-in service with a patio option, to-go pick-up and catering deliveries. “The business model in today’s package, the restaurants have been beat up pretty hard,” he said. “I think if we don’t have that revenue stream, it changes the dynamic of what I can do.” The proposal drew one voice of opposition. Amana Academy Executive Director Ehab Jaleel said he was speaking on behalf of school staff and student parents to oppose the variance. Jaleel said he welcomes the success of Smokejack and SJ Market, but allowing alcohol consumption so near the school will be detrimental. “We’re all in agreement that Amana Academy opposes this variance request to sell or serve alcoholic beverages so close to our school,” he said. “We believe allowing the variance sets a precedence for future development we all know is coming down South Main Street.” Council members applauded Jaleel and the school for their contribution
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Alpharetta restaurateur David Filipowicz is planning a new casual dining and food catering business at 241 S. Main Street, the site of a former Pizza Hut. to the city, but they pointed out the academy opened in a retail and business district, and the city has an obligation to its commercial community. They asked Jaleel if the school had ever encountered problems in the past with other nearby establishments that served alcohol. He said there were none. Councilman Dan Merkel said he has toured the academy and considers it an asset to the community. “Even so it’s a government center, the
people around there have the right to do the business they were doing,” Merkel said. “It’s a different situation than someone going into a school zone and requesting to pop something up.” The approval continues the city’s growth of its downtown core. Earlier in November, Mayfair on Main won approval for a rezoning to allow construction of 13 single-family, detached homes and 11 townhome units on just over 2 acres in the Downtown District at 217 South Main.
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Park: Continued from Page 1 getting deluged with emails about a possible deal that would decimate plans for developing Denmark Park. “There are so many moving parts to this, we don’t know where we are yet,” Levent said. Levent has argued that none of this would be an issue if the county had followed through on plans to fund development of Denmark Park. Soon after the land was purchased, he said, Denmark Park had been labeled a top priority by the Parks and Recreation
Arrests: Continued from Page 2 15 on Matt Highway for possession of methamphetamine. Jessie Lee Turner, 37, of Hurt Bridge Road, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 15 on Matt Highway for possession of methamphetamine and speeding. Raymond Harris Goodman III, 31, of Forest Hills Path, Forest Park, was arrested Nov. 16 on Ga. 400 for possession of schedule I controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Makari Shakur Taylor, 27, of Alsace Way, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 16 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana over 1 oz., driving while license suspended or revoked, speeding, child or youth restraint not used properly and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of a felony. Dalson Heath Gunter, 27, of A C Smith Road, Dawsonville, was arrested Nov. 17 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and failure to maintain lane. Suraj Vuduta, 22, of Clublands Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 17 on Ga. 400 for DUI and driving on wrong side of roadway. Edgar Sarabia Ocampo, 24, of Mountain Top Place, Cumming, was arrested Nov.
Commission for recreational programming. Plans called for $12 million in funding to build fields, trails and other amenities. But, despite his own efforts, the money was never approved, Levent said. While the land sits fallow, more than half the property has been opened up for drone enthusiasts to use on Wednesdays and weekends. While the proposed land swap involves about 10-acre disparity, Levent said the park land includes wetlands and topographical challenges that would limit construction to four soccer fields. Plus, he said, funding to build soccer fields at Denmark Park is simply not available, and it doesn’t look like
it will be for another five years, and that’s if voters extend the current local option sales tax. “It could be anywhere from eight, nine, ten years out before the back part that’s being considered gets the four fields that are in the plan shown today,” Levent said. “The consideration is we need fields for our children now.” Commissioner Laura Semanson suggested that commissioners hold a town hall once more details are worked out, so residents can weigh in on how they’d like the county to proceed. The suggestion drew unanimous consent from the other four commissioners. In other matters presented at the Dec. 2 meeting, the commission ap-
proved a rezoning application that would allow construction of a conservation subdivision on a 78-acre site at the southwest corner of Burris Road and Ga. 9. The property had been zoned agricultural. The developer, Taylor Morrison, has platted the site for 93 lots with homes selling in the mid-$400,000 range, according to the firm’s attorney, Ethan Underwood. Nearby residents who spoke at the public hearing wanted assurances that the 60-foot buffer would be preserved. Commissioners approved the zoning change and stipulated that the developer construct a black, vinyl chain link fence abutting residential properties.
17 on East Courthouse Square for DUI, expired license, too fast for conditions and failure to maintain lane. John Borland Irvine, 26, of Rhonda Lane, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 17 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. Robert Charles Tucker, 28, of Lanier Springs Drive, Buford, was arrested Nov. 17 on Samples Road for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, reckless driving, possession of firearm or knife during commission of a felony, possession of marijuana, fleeing or attempting to elude for a felony offense, window, windshield, or wiper violation and failure to use seatbelts. Michael Robert Welch, 57, of Park Shore Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 18 on Buford Dam Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Colette Jessica Elmore, 36, of Gateview Court, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 18 on Steeplechase Boulevard for DUI. Denzel Vincent Maxey, 26, of Demilio Drive, Lithonia, was arrested Nov. 18 on Ronald Reagan Boulevard for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and driving with no or without lights. Carisa Christine Buffington, 32, of Pierless Avenue, Sugar Hill, was arrested Nov. 18 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. Krunalkumar Ashokbhai Patel, 39, of Kesgrove Way, Buford, was arrested Nov. 19 on Buford Highway for DUI and speeding. Julie Lambotte, 44, of Garden Crossing
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methamphetamine, possession of schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute and loitering and prowling. Selina Yenane Kelete, 26, of Riverbend Drive SW, Lilburn, was arrested Nov. 21 on Atlanta Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Vicente Ponce Garcia, 22, of Grove Park Drive, Columbus, was arrested Nov. 21 on Bethelview Road for DUI, driving without a valid license and improper/erratic lane change. Elizabeth Gail Van Horne, 63, of Crystal Cove Trail, Gainesville, was arrested Nov. 21 on Ga. 400 for DUI and improper Solution passing on shoulder. S P E C S
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DEATH NOTICES Richard Cobb, 82, of Roswell, passed away November 28, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. William Dempsey, 90, of Roswell, passed away November 26, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Virginia Kazanjian, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away November 18, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Sharon Ann Lee, 83, of Cumming, passed away November 19, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Philip Licastri, 69, of Roswell, passed away November 26, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Matthew Andrew Savoy, 47, of Dunwoody, passed away November 28, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Kim Taliaferro, 65, of Alpharetta, passed away November 28, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Charles Daniel Watkins, 52, of Cumming, passed away November 22, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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