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A line of voters stretches around the parking lot of Messiah Lutheran Church in Johns Creek for the June 9 primary election. One Alpharetta and five Johns Creek precincts were redirected to this one location after COVID-19 made other polling places unusable. Read more, Page 2

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Long lines, equipment malfunctions disrupt Georgia primary elections By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Stories of long lines to vote are far from unheard of in metro Atlanta, but paired with new equipment and a pandemic, Georgia has received national criticism for its June 9 election. Because of COVID-19, about 40 polling places in Fulton County were moved or combined, creating confusion and long waits for some, even as hundreds of thousands of voters made use of early or absentee voting. Furthermore, for most poll workers June 9 was the first time operating the state’s new voting machines. A number of sites experienced technical challenges throughout the day. The Superior Court of Fulton County ordered the extension of voting hours from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. U.S. Senate Wednesday night, Jon Ossoff declared victory in the Democratic primary to decide who will challenge U.S. Sen. David Perdue this November. With 51 percent of the vote, Ossoff, the documentary filmmaker who received national attention for his 2017 attempt to take Georgia’s 6th congressional district, narrowly avoided a runoff with the runner up, former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, who garnered just shy of 16 percent. U.S. House With 75 percent of votes, former U.S. Rep. Karen Handel decidedly beat out four competitors to be the Republican candidate for Georgia’s 6th congressional district, which includes north Fulton and parts of DeKalb and Cobb counties. November’s race will be a rematch; Democrat U.S. Rep Lucy McBath ousted Handel from the seat in 2018. State Senate State Sen. Brandon Beach beat his

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View results online The following is a summary of the unofficial election votes as of June 12. Results will be updated at northfulton.com as absentee ballots continue to be counted. challenger, Michael Caldwell. Carrying 59 percent of the vote, he will likely continue to represent District 21, which covers north Alpharetta, all of Milton and much of Cherokee County. No one filed on the Democratic ticket. In District 56, incumbent Republican State Sen. John Albers will face Democrat Sarah Beeson in November. Both were unopposed in the primary. District 56 includes Roswell, southern portions of Alpharetta and Milton, and roughly the area west of Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek. In District 48, doctor Michelle Au received around 77 percent of the vote, beating Josh Uddin to be the Democrat vying to represent east Johns Creek and parts of Gwinnett County. Attorney Matt Reeves will be running on the Republican ticket. State House Most state house races in North Fulton did not have contested primaries. One exception was District 49, which includes most of Alpharetta and a sliver of northwest Johns Creek. Incumbent State Rep. Chuck Martin was unopposed on the Republican ticket. For Democrats, Alpharetta physician Jason Hayes beat out Ken Lawler 54 to 46 percent. Fulton County For the Fulton County Board of Education District 1, incumbent Katha Stuart was unopposed.

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State reps discuss legislative change to address racism By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Roswell State Rep. Mary Robichaux and Democratic House Caucus Chairman James Beverly hosted a virtual town hall June 11 to discuss police and criminal justice reform. Earlier that day Georgia Democrats unveiled the “Georgia Justice Act,” a package of law enforcement policies in response the protests that have erupted across the country in recent weeks. The legislation would require all police to wear and use body cameras, limit no knock warrants and police chases, ban rubber bullets and choke holds, provide post-traumatic stress disorder training to police, increase reporting and accountability standards and require a special prosecutor in police prosecutions to eliminate potential conflicts of interest. Democrats are also pushing for the state to pass a hate crimes bill, repeal citizen’s arrest and stand your

ground laws, reduce marijuana penalties, allow felons who have completed their sentences to vote and remove qualified immunity from officers to make it easier for victims of excessive force to bring a lawsuit against them. Robichaux described the package as “aggressive, but very much needed.” The minority party has attempted unsuccessfully to pass many of these policies in past sessions. Last year, a hate crimes bill passed with bipartisan support in the state house but was held up in committee in the senate. Georgia is currently one of only a few states in the nation that does not have a hate crimes law. Following the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger in Brunswick, passing such legislation has gained momentum. The Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Chamber of Commerce jointly urged the legislature to act. The bill on the table, H.B. 426, would grant judges

the ability to impose an enhanced sentence if the court proves beyond reasonable doubt that a crime was motivated by the victim’s actual or perceived race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or mental or physical disability. Beverly said he was most optimistic about passing the hate crimes legislation and reforming the citizens arrest code, which has been on the books since 1863. “Those are the two I really think can come out,” he said. “The other ones we’re going to push for very hard, and we’re going to see where our friends really stand.” Beverly, who has served in the State House for almost ten years, said the changes that seemed impossible when he was first elected are now on the table. “This conversation is long overdue, but at least we’re having it now,” Beverly said. “We need to let our police officers know we really respect you and love you, but those guys and ladies who cannot respect another human body probably should not be doing that job.”

Johns Creek police chief agrees to take time off after statements draw controversy By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two weeks into protests against police brutality sparked by the death of George Floyd, statements made by Johns Creek Police Chief Chris Byers have drawn controversy. In a post to his personal Facebook page, Byers disavowed the officers involved in Floyd’s death and applauded protests and demands for justice, but said he does not support the Black Lives Matter movement because “it seems to glorify the killBYERS ing of my brothers and sisters.” The statement was also critical of unspecified religious leaders for “failing” and “abandoning” law enforcement personnel and their families. The morning of June 8 the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shared a story about Byers’s statements, and the post was shortly taken down. Johns Creek City Manager Ed

Densmore announced June 11 that Byers had agreed to take personal time away from the department. Densmore said he is still speaking with community members and police officers to determine the best course of action moving forward. The City of Johns Creek released its own official statement saying it stands against all forms of racism and supports peaceful protests. “With everything that is taking place around the U.S and the world, it’s important that we listen, understand and make thoughtful decisions which will bring about improvements to everyone’s health, safety and quality of life,” Densmore said. Mayor Mike Bodker acknowledge the potential negative impact of Byers’s statements but defended their intent. “I have known Chris Byers for more than a decade, not just as an officer and now police chief, but also a person of deep faith who cares strongly about all people as well as his fellow police officers,” Bodker stated. “I know his words were not meant to be divisive, but rather to foster a dialogue among

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In a post to his personal Facebook page, Byers disavowed the officers involved in Floyd’s death and applauded protests and demands for justice, but said he does not support the Black Lives Matter movement because “it seems to glorify the killing of my brothers and sisters.” these different groups, including Black Lives Matter, to bring about tangible and meaningful change many of us would like to see.” Byers comments received significant attention on social media, with the city of Johns Creek briefly trending on Twitter for the state of Georgia. Some called for Byers to step down, while others defended Byers’s right to share his opinion or said his statements were sensationalized by the media. “As a Johns Creek taxpayer, I hope action is taken to replace this man with someone more in-line with our diverse community,” Michael Guest wrote. “While I think his heart is in the right place, I think he is being ignorant and tone deaf to the Black Lives Matter movement,” Heather Setzer said. “Go to their website and see what they are actually about. Nowhere is violence against the police encouraged, nor has it ever been.” “This whole thread saddens me,” Camille Brown wrote. “I love living in Johns Creek. My daughter and I participated in the peaceful protests in Johns Creek last Thursday. I was so proud of my Johns

Creek Community. That pride has now turned to shame and sadness. He is a leader and his opinions can seep into the department he leads.” “No one is condoning, nor defending what happens some people at the hands of bad cops; he’s supporting the good cops,” Josh Brandt stated. “He clearly states he finds it very important that he keep the bad cops out of the profession. I’m so tired of people reading only the parts that allow them to show some sort of emotional outrage, rather than absorbing factual information and making a non-emotional judgement.” State Rep. Angelika Kausche, who represents most of Johns Creek, said she was “stunned” by the chief’s statement. “The Black Lives Matter movement is rooted in racial justice and police accountability,” she said. “It does not call for law enforcement to be harmed. It does not celebrate the killing of police officers. To suggest it does is to dangerously mislabel the hundreds of thousands of our fellow Americans who want to bring about much needed systemic change.”

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Chattahoochee grads organize peaceful protest By CAROLINE KURZAWA newroom@appenmediagroup.com DULUTH, Ga. — Two Chattahoochee High School graduates organized a peaceful protest to support the Black Lives Matter movement and bring attention to racial injustice. Emma Farley and Julia Tracy, both Johns Creek residents, organized the demonstration that took place June 6 near the Duluth Town Green from 2 to 5 p.m. Approximately 200 people turned out to participate, they reported. Farley and Tracy went a step further and were able to coordinate with radio host Rashad Richey to be a featured guest speaker at the protest. Tracy currently attends the University of New Hampshire and majors in environmental conservation and sustainability, and Farley attended Georgia Southern University this year majoring in marketing. Tracy spoke with people at the protest and came across a woman who had marched in Mississippi in 1968 when

From left, Julia Tracy, Rashad Richey and Emma Farley she was only 12 years old. Tracy and Farley said the presence of a protester from that era was meaningful for them because she was able to provide perspective on protests then and the violence that often went along with them. Tracy reflected on how important it was to see so many people come together to support the Black Lives Matter movement. “All lives can’t matter until black lives can,” she said.

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A few weeks ago, I accidentally locked my keys in my car. I have AAA, but I knew from experience that it would probably take them about an hour to get to my location. I noticed a police car CARSON COOK sitting in the Kroger Editor carson@appenmediagroup.com parking lot where I was marooned, so I waved the officer over and explained the situation. At one point, I had three officers helping me, even though I wasn’t in any danger. At no point did they ask to see my ID or any proof I owned the car they were breaking into. Would my experience have been the same if my skin color were different? I can’t know for sure. But I do know that every black person I have listened to has stories of negative interactions with law enforcement: times they were followed in a store, or treated with suspicion walking in a nice neighborhood, or pulled over in a traffic stop and thought they wouldn’t make it home. If I were black, would I have even asked for the officer’s help in the first place? Or would a lifetime of seeing faces like mine on TV because they were killed by cops leave me unable to trust law enforcement at all? It struck me, standing in the hot summer sun that day, that I was likely experiencing white privilege, but I am sure there are thousands of moments in my life where I received some subtle benefit because of my race and had no awareness of it. The term “white privilege” usually evokes a knee-jerk defensiveness from white people. I know I have been guilty of it. “I didn’t mean it like that,” I want to say. “I didn’t ask to be privileged.” “I’m not racist.” Sometimes I cringe whenever I hear

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that phrase. “I’m not racist.” What I think people are really saying is that they’re not a neo-nazi or a member of the KKK. They’ve never dressed in blackface or used the n-word. It’s good that they’re not those things. They should keep not doing those things. But it’s not enough. What I’ve learned, through a lot of listening and reading and swallowing humility pills, is that someone can ardently believe that everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, and therefore think of themselves as “not racist,” but still 1) benefit from systemic racism and 2) have implicit bias. Research has shown that everybody, regardless of race, education or political beliefs, has implicit bias. It’s something instinctual, often unconscious. When your heart rate speeds up when you see a black man in a hoodie at night, or you refer to a doctor with male pronouns without thinking about it, that’s implicit bias. Implicit racial biases become explicit racist behavior if we don’t learn how to recognize and counteract them. The black man in a hoodie has cops called on him. Someone with an accent gets passed over for a promotion, because we assume they’re less intelligent. Saying “I’m not racist,” accomplishes nothing. It’s an attempt to absolve ourselves of culpability, when we white folks need to admit we are all, at least a little bit, even if completely unintentionally, part of the problem. Only then can we do better. In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, lots of police departments in our coverage area have released statements condemning the officers involved in the death and touting the steps they have taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in their jurisdiction: things like use of force policies, body cameras, and de-escalation training. It’s good that they’re doing those things. They should keep doing those things. It’s also not enough. I guarantee that every police department in this country, if it really took time to evaluate its policies, could find a way to do better. Maybe that means more training and accountability. Maybe it means a bigger shift in the way we think about public safety, investing in mental healthcare and addiction treatment, outside of the framework of crime and punishment. Centuries of institutional racism can’t be undone overnight or with a hashtag, or with weeks of cross-country protests, or even after decades of fighting for it. So all of us, on the individual and institutional level, must continually look for ways to do better.

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Roswell craft beer market permanently closes amidst pandemic By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Tap & Six has joined a growing number of businesses folding under the strains of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact. The family-owned craft beer market and bar, located on Oak Street, announced June 4 that it would host its last call on June 14. The closure came as an unexpected shock to co-owners David Craig, Ethan Craig and Holli Hutson. “Of all of the challenges we expected to face, a pandemic with such devastating economic effects was not one of them,” the owners said in a statement. “The bar/restaurant business is tough on a good day. It requires a steady flow of customers in order to be profitable and pay team members for their har work. Tap & Six was conceived around the idea of gathering — a place for friends and family to come together to enjoy a beer and spend time connecting. Unfortunately, that doesn’t align with our current reality.” Before the pandemic hit Georgia in mid-March, business had been going strong after its second-year anniversary celebration November 2019, David said. “We always that if we can made it two years, we’d be fine,” he said. “Those are the toughest years for a restaurant or a business. We actually were doing really well heading into 2020. Our bookings were up, our traffic was up, our revenue was up… “But in the second half of March, everything went south.” Tap & Six, like many businesses, was closed all of April as local and state governments worked to mitigate the

Local restaurants close due to pandemic Several food and beverage businesses have had to permanently close their doors in the wake of COVID-19’s economic downturn. Some of the local restaurants and bars include: • Big Pie in the Sky in Roswell • C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar in Roswell • Cafe Sunflower in Sandy Springs • Duke’s Bar & Grill in Milton • Tap & Six in Roswell • The Big Ketch in Roswell spread of COVID-19. The owners turned to curb-side pickup to make up for lost foot traffic, but as a business designed for gatherings and events, the margins just weren’t there, David said. “The only thing that honestly kept us going as long as it did was the Paycheck Protection Program loan we got from the Small Business Association,” he said. “But even that was a temporary solution.” Tap & Six was given clearance to open in Roswell after a 2017 ordinance change allowed for craft beer markets. It was the first of its kind in the city. Over the years, Tap & Six has hosted several events, including birthday parties, rehearsal dinners and community gatherings as well as weekly game nights and trivia nights, all of which staff was unable to restart once businesses began reopening in May and June this year. After weighing all possible outcomes, however, the owners concluded Tap & Six’s future did not look good and closed up shop.

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Tap & Six in Roswell permanently closed its doors June 14 citing economic troubles stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. “In some ways, this is a really hard decision emotionally, because we put so much of ourselves into it,” David said. “In other ways, we’re really grateful for all of the friends we’ve made, the people we’ve gotten to know.” He added that another blessing of the business was being able to work so closely with his wife and son, who had just graduated from college when Tap & Six opened. David said that although he wishes he could have found a better way to navigate the economic downturn, he has no regrets with Tap & Six. For now, David and Holli are taking a break, while Ethan has moved to Chicago to start a new venture with 3-D printing.

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Fulton mulls three scenarios for August school opening ‘In person’ is preferable, says Supt. Looney By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com The Fulton County Board of Education met in person last week for the first time since March with the conversation now focused on safely reopening school buildings in August with the threat of COVID still present. Superintendent Mike Looney said the district is on track to open as planned on Aug. 10. He laid out three scenarios for safely opening the district’s 102 school buildings. Scenario One: All students and staff will report in traditional face-to-face structure for instruction and work, with modified social distancing and cleaning practices in place. Scenario Two: If there is a recurrence or resurgence of COVID-19, the district will continue with remote learning and remote work environment until clearance is given by public health officials. Scenario Three: Fulton County Schools will implement a new model that includes a blend of remote and in-person instruction. Schools will open with 50 percent of students in

schools and 50 percent remote learning. The groups would switch every two weeks. A decision on which scenario the board selects will likely be made at a special board meeting called for June 29. The FY21 starts on July 1. Looney made clear his preference is a return to in person instruction, with appropriate precautions in place, as the best situation for student learning. If public health concerns force the district into Scenario Two or Three, we recognize these are less than ideal for instruction,” Looney said, citing data which reinforces face-to-face as the most effective model for instruction. Should learning remain remote, board members expressed this would be particularly challenging for kindergarten students and parents who would lose valuable classroom learning. “It’s not appropriate to hand [kindergartners] a laptop and expect them to be proficient,” Looney agreed. “Anything short of face to face [instruction] is not where we want to be, and it is substandard to what we would otherwise offer.”

Fulton Schools approves tentative budget for FY21 The Fulton School Board of Education approved a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2021 which keeps the millage rate unchanged, but borrows heavily from the district’s reserve funds to balance the budget. The tentative budget of nearly $1.06 billion for FY21 is a one percent decrease from the current year’s budget. District leaders had been preparing for a 14 percent across the board cut to all state agencies, including the Georgia Department of Education, as the economy slows under the COVID pandemic. While it appears the 14 percent cut could be worst case scenario, and will likely be less, Fulton financial leaders pointed to persistently high unemployment figures that will impact tax revenue. “The COVID pandemic has had a severe economic impact to state and local tax revenue,” said Marvin Dereef, chief financial officer for Fulton Schools. “The unemployment rate in Georgia was 3.1 percent before COVID, and now we sit at 11.9 percent.” The expected state raise for

teachers appears off the board, but at this point Fulton Schools has not discussed furloughs or staff reductions for the coming year. To balance Fulton School’s billiondollar budget in FY21, Dereef is recommending a $17.6 million drawdown from the district’s reserve funds. The money will be used for textbooks, risk management, charter system, and student information systems. He noted the drawdown still keeps the reserve funds at $194M by the end of FY21, which is 18 percent of the overall annual budget. State guidelines recommend a 15 percent threshold. However, if the economy fails to improve over the next few years, and reserve funds continue to plug holes, the reserve funds could dwindle quickly. “Fulton County Schools will have to make tough decisions,” Dereef told the school board. “[In the worst-case scenario] if we do nothing, by 2025 we will be at one percent of the budget which represents less than one week of expenditures.” — Candy Waylock

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Schools must adhere to the guidelines outlined by the GHSA in allowing conditioning, including limiting the number of people in each group to 20 people or less. ing hand sanitizer readily available, that masks be worn in weight rooms and each student should have a personal water bottle. Summer conditioning is the first semblance of normalcy for student athletes and coaches since March, but the future of the 2020-21 season is still a question mark. While some professional sports have returned without fans and others are creating contingency plans to get back to play, the GHSA has not yet announced any plans for the upcoming academic year. The first full practices for football, volleyball, cross-country and softball are scheduled to begin Aug. 1 on the GHSA’s 2020-21 calendar.

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COMMUNITY Fulton County launches election task force FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts announced June 10 the establishment of a special Elections Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to review the recent election process from top to bottom with emphasis on five key areas: facilities (polling places), equipment, personnel and training, logistics and communication. The 10-member task force will be asked to review the election process and recommend changes that could be made

in preparation for the August 13 runoff and the Nov. 3 general election. “Once any changes have been submitted to me, I will pass them on to the Board of Registration and Elections for their consideration,” Pitts said. “Unfortunately, the issue has become partisan, on all levels. My goal is to fix the problem, be a part of the solution and get it right.” Pitts has also asked County Manager Dick Anderson to convene an internal working group to review all election processes as well. “Two sets of eyes on the solution is always a good thing,” Pitts said.

In Memoriam

Martha Ann Murphy

On Thursday, June 4th, 2020, Martha Ann Murphy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 27. Martha Ann was born on June 26th, 1992 in Atlanta, GA. From a young age, Martha Ann showed her competitive spirit through the many hours she spent practicing and competing all over the country with Dynamo Swim Club, where she still holds a top 10 all-time Dynamo record in the 200-meter backstroke. She graduated from Atlanta Country Day School in 2010 where she was Valedictorian of her class. Though Martha Ann was always open to receiving her letter to attend Hogwarts, she made her academic home at Oglethorpe University where she was mentored and challenged by a loving and supportive faculty and was awarded her degree in psychology. The years she spent at Oglethorpe nurtured her intellectual, artistic, and spiritual life and began her interest in trauma research that centered on how to cope with frequent and prolonged hospitalizations. After graduation, she took a year to combine two of her loves by teaching Art and AP Psychology at Atlanta Country Day School. She also furthered her understanding of clinical settings by volunteering at Northside Hospital Forsyth’s Emergency Room. At the time of her death, Martha Ann was in her second year of a PhD program at Mercer University in Atlanta in Clinical Medical Psychology, and she was fiercely optimistic and proud, even in the face of repeated health challenges, of reaching the milestone of her white coat ceremony. Martha Ann was a deeply spiritual person who loved learning and had a compassionate curiosity about the world. She became a wealth of knowledge on any subject that piqued her interest. She was a rare and authentic soul who embraced life’s abstract, quirky, philosophical questions with a merciful wisdom and openness to

multiple perspectives. The artwork she leaves behind is a source of comfort to her family, but how she lived, struggled, and found joy in her life is her ultimate work of art. Martha Ann showed courage in living with a congenital heart defect and chronic illness in her 27 years of life, and she used her insight and experiences to be an empathetic resource to anyone who felt like an outsider or experienced pain. Everyone from children to practicing medical professionals was inspired by Martha Ann’s passion to learn and teach others. When asked about her legacy, Martha Ann charged us to honor her through living our own beautiful lives, echoed in one of her favorite poets Mary Oliver’s question to all of us: “Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life?” Martha Ann is survived by her parents, Martha and Sonny; sisters Rachel, Sarah, Sharon Murphy Augustine (Mike), and Nancy Harter; three nieces, Hailey, Kathleen, and Shyla; grandmother, Shirley Widner; aunts and uncles, Jane and Cofield Widner, Joann and John Norman, and Gail and Bill Murphy; many cousins, and her ever-faithful Italian Greyhound, Wally. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather William A. “Bill” Widner and paternal grandparents Therrell Murphy, Sr. and Elizabeth Murphy. A private, family service will be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2020. A celebration of Martha Ann’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Oglethorpe University www.oglethorpe.edu/give2ou Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899

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Lambert grad receives Optimist Club award

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION

CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recognized Meena Ajith, a 2020 graduate of Lambert High School, as this year’s Optimist Star Student. The Optimist Star Student Program recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership and good citizenship. With a 4.51 GPA, Ajith is involved in National Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and the Lambert marching band. Ajith will continue her education at Georgia Tech, majoring in computer science. “Meena is an inspiring and accomplished young lady,” said Grady Howard, chairman of the club’s star student committee. “Her credentials and resume are impressive. Our community is fortunate to have the caliber of students she repreSolution sents.” A P E D

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Sandra N. Carter, 73, of Suwanee, passed away June 2, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Anna Lee Heerssen, 84, of Roswell, passed away June 7, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

George Irvin, 90, of Roswell, Roswell Funeral Home passed away June 4, 2020. Green Lawn Cemetary Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

Thelma Coylee Lamb, 93, of Cumming, passed away June 8, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Marc A. Kilburn, 58, of Roswell, passed away June 1, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

John Loftus, 77, of Johns Creek, passed away June 4, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. John J. Lyons, 73, of Johns Creek, passed away June 7, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Charles R. Raner, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away June 2, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green

Carolyn Slack, 85, of Roswell, passed away June 2, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Corley Sue Smith, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away June 1, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Roswell Funeral Home of Cumming, passed away Warren Redding, Green Lawn Cemetary June 6, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Maurice Turcotte, 95, of Roswell, passed away June 3, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Robert Alfred Sallmen, Jr., of Cumming, Roswell Funeral Home passed away June 3, 2020. Arrangements by Green Lawn Cemetary McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839

George Sexton, 89, of Roswell, passed away June 1, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Gary C. Waddell, 72, of Milton, passed away June 5, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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