Johns Creek Herald - July 16, 2026

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Sticker shock?

How to appeal your property assessment

By JOSHUA WILSON joshua@appenmedia.com

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The clock is ticking for property owners in Fulton County to appeal the values listed in their recently received annual notices of assessment.

Georgia law gives property owners 45 days from the date the notice was sent to file an appeal. The Fulton County deadline is July 31. Online filing of appeals is the preferred method, although the county also receives appeals by mail or in person at its main office (235 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30303) or its satellite offices.

View your assessment notice, file an appeal or learn more about the process at fultonassessor.org.

See TAX, Page 19

Representatives in technology specialties from around the world gather at the

to discuss the integration and future of artificial intelligence.

Chamber hosts global AI summit

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A group of international experts in the field of technology visited the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce July 7 to participate in a discussion addressing questions about the future of artificial intelligence.

Experts from Egypt, the Philippines,

Trinidad & Tobago and Uruguay were at the chamber’s Johns Creek Parkway headquarters for the two-hour dialogue. There, they discussed innovation, national security, workforce development and the role of public-private partnership in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Among the group was Craig Ramlal, executive director of the Artificial Intelli-

gence Innovation Centre at the University of the West Indies and a member of the United Nations Secretary-General's HighLevel Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. The advisory group is charged with drafting commendations formed Objective 5 of the UN Global Digital Compact adopted by 193 member states.

See SUMMIT, Page 18

Milton care home runs on generators after water mishap

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — It has been three months since an assisted living home in Milton lost electric utility service.

Vitality Living Milton lost power April 1 and has been operating on generators since. Its emails to families of residents go back and forth, with high expectations one day and dashed hopes the next. Some family members say they are anxious, frustrated and wary.

“The ongoing power issue at Vitality has been extremely stressful for my mother, who is legally blind,” Alpharetta resident and former City Councilwoman Karen Richard said. “I am fortunate to live only a few minutes away, which has allowed me to respond quickly to the power interruptions and outages that have occurred over the past three months.”

Vitality Living, based in Brentwood, Tennessee, operates about 30 assisted living communities across the Southeast. The 94-unit facility on Webb Road in Milton provides three distinct care programs. Independent living supports active community life. Assisted living provides full-time personal care. Memory care delivers specialized cognitive assistance. Families of residents say they pay thousands each month, and prices vary according to the level of care.

Company officials said July 10 they expect full utility power restoration sometime around the week of July 27. The community lost power April 1 when an irrigation pipe burst and flooded the electrical panel. The facility immediately switched to generator power, but emails to family members suggest not everything has gone smoothly.

DRIVEWAYS & CONCRETE

VITALITY LIVING/PROVIDED

Vitality Living Milton, a 94-unit facility on Webb Road in Milton, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Within days of the electrical problem, an email to families from Sandra Spencer, senior executive director of Vitality Living Milton, reported efforts to replace the main breaker. She wrote that the required part had been sourced and was expected to arrive that Friday or Saturday.

When the part did arrive, families said they were told technicians successfully replaced the parts affected, but another issue was identified that prohibited turning the main power on.

Over the next 12 weeks, Spencer provided email updates to families about progress and the difficulties in securing the correct parts to repair the electrical system. The emails included extra measures being taken

to add staffing and equipment, including portable air conditioning units.

Several attempts were made by phone and email to speak with Spencer. She did not respond.

Two families contacted for comment said they were reluctant to speak on the record for fear of reprisal. Both said they worried management could find some vague justification to remove their loved ones from the facility. One relative said elder care homes are not like grocery stores, and you cannot move a disabled loved one to another facility at the drop of a hat.

Both families said they were concerned about the ongoing electrical issue and how it has been handled.

Generator failure

Things came to a head Sunday morning, June 28. Richard said she saw the camera in her mother’s room blank out at 8:30 a.m. Because temperatures were forecast in the mid-80s that day, she immediately drove to Vitality Living Milton and found the lights out inside. Illuminated exit signs were the only evidence of power anywhere in the building, she said.

Within an hour, the facility issued an email to families that the generator had given out. Management called in additional staff to ensure the safety of residents and initiate group activities, according to an email sent to families by Vitality Living Chief Real Estate Officer Charles Hall.

A new generator was brought on site, and power was restored within five hours.

DRIVEWAYS

Partnership keeps owners, pets together during tough times

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Choosing between buying groceries and feeding a pet is a dilemma that arises all too often, according to local groups associated with animal welfare.

The Humane Society of Forsyth County and Forsyth County Animal Services are providing in-need residents with free pet food, said Deborah Ross, director of food and senior services for The Place, a local nonprofit that provides assistance for the needy.

For the past few years, the Place has referred clients to the Humane Society and county-run animal shelter for dog and cat food, much of it donated by local pet owners. The endeavor, which was established several years ago, seeks to give residents with limited finances some breathing room to help them avoid making the heartbreaking decision of surrendering pets.

“We are trying to keep humans with their furry little friends,” Ross said. “It had occurred to me when I first started here that people were making choices that I didn't feel comfortable with them making.”

Jenny Belafi, director of animal

More Information

To donate or receive pet food and treats, contact the Humane Society of Forsyth County or Forsyth County Animal Services.

Humane Society: 4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, 770-887-6480. Forsyth County Animal Services: 4065 County Way, Cumming, 678965-7185.

ing, but Roney said all the kittens on the premises would make excellent pets.

“Pets are our anchors, providing comfort and unconditional love when times get tough,” Roney said. “By lifting the financial burden of pet food through this incredible collaboration, we ensure that no one has to make the heartbreaking choice between feeding themselves or parting with their best friend. Helping pets is helping people."

In between adoptions, some pet owners stopped to receive donated pet food.

services for the shelter, and Justine Daniel, Humane Society chief operating officer, say that reducing the

number of pet surrenders is a big win in itself. With limited space at both facilities, housing and adopting strays and surrenders is a constant battle.

“It's cheaper for us in the long run if we can just provide people with pet food and some vaccines, whatever they may need,” Belafi said.

About 30 percent of animals taken into shelters in the U.S. are the result of surrenders, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said.

Owners say affording pet food and veterinary services were among the top reasons for surrendering pets, the society said. In one study, about 30 percent said they would have kept their pet with free or low-cost pet food.

About 135 families stop by the Humane Society each month for pet food. Almost half are referred to by The Place, Daniel said. Those numbers do not include those who stop by when faced with unexpected financial challenges, she said.

“That's not including the people that are just like between jobs or who are waiting on their paycheck, and they've run out of food,” Daniel said.

One regular visitor, Joy, a Forsyth County resident, drove to the Humane Society with her two dogs, Moose and Huckleberry, and her tabby cat, Noodle. She said she stops by about once every three months.

Joy said she has struggled at times to make ends meet.

That’s a trend all too familiar to Diviya Roney, Humane Society cat programs and client services director.

On an afternoon in July, Roney met with numerous prospective adopters, showing off the Humane Society’s kittens. She said her goal is to have no pets at the facility. Every pet who stays with its owner is one that isn’t taking up valuable shelter space.

“If they can stay in homes, if we can support the families that support the pets, then it's a win-win for us,” she said.

Inside the climate controlled “cat cottage” behind the Humane Society’s main building, some kittens were curled asleep. Others meowed hungrily for attention. A gray tabby played rambunctiously with a tinsel ball.

Orange kittens are currently trend -

“When things got really rough, I lost my father, my home went into litigation and the estate went into probate,” she said. “It was just a nightmare.”

Through those challenges, her pets remained by her side, offering her comfort and emotional support.

“I've lost my father, and they fill that void,” she said. “They help me deal with the stress of taking care of my other people that are still here. They make me laugh, and they keep me light and happy with life.”

The pet food assistance she receives allows her to keep those pets in her life without considering surrendering them.

“I can't give my animals up,” Joy said. “They're my babies. They're my children.”

Local LEGO® fun awaits

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Did you know there’s a local LEGO® shopping experience right here in the Johns Creek and Alpharetta area for kids, families, collectors, and LEGO® lovers of all ages?

Bricks & Minifigs Johns Creek on Jones Bridge Road is the place to explore, imagine, shop, celebrate, and experience the fun of LEGO® together. Kids can dig into mountains of LEGO® in our bulk tables, parents can enjoy a screen-free outing, and lifelong fans can hunt for hard to find pieces, retired favorites, and collectible minifigs. Builders can also stop by the Build-A-Fig table to mix and match their own custom LEGO® minifig!

Whether your family is planning a weekend visit, birthday celebration, camp day, school club and scout outing, or other special group activity, our shop offers a fun local experience that brings people together through building.

We also love to partner with schools, teachers, homeschool groups, youth programs, and community organizations for creative events and team-building activities. Email or call us anytime; we're happy to customize an option to suit your needs. You're welcome to bring

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What happens to your business if you're suddenly incapacitated?

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• Keep your business operating?

Many business owners assume their spouse, business partner, or adult child could simply step in. In many cases, they legally cannot without the proper planning.

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Also last season, he released a book, “Monday Morning Mindset,” on his 38th birthday.

Each time Smith has transitioned to a new coaching post, he has sought an increased level of competition. He outlined this as one of several reasons why he chose Alpharetta as his next opportunity.

Dublin, which started in 2A and moved down to single-A after Smith’s first season, and Baldwin County, which was also moved down from 4A to 3A after his first season, allowed Smith to establish his course to success.

With the GHSA’s new shift of classifications and regions for the coming 2026-2027 school year, Alpharetta has several standout programs in their area, including Gainesville and Milton.

Smith told families that he has high expectations for what the team can achieve, and the process to realize the players’ potential may get uncomfortable at times like in all sports.

It won’t all be painful, though, and one of the more enjoyable additions includes a tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.

He told Appen Media that his plan to elevate the Raiders’ spirit and performance begins “with the people.”

In cultivating strong communication channels with his players, Smith said the relationships will grow, developing the trust needed for the team to adjust and succeed.

With several new contributors getting major minutes this season, including one transfer from Mount Pisgah Christian School, junior Carter King, Smith is confident in the new air that his coaching methods can bring to the team.

The other City of Johns Creek advertisement in this printed edition regarding property taxes is required by Georgia law. The advertised millage rate of 3.492 is the current millage rate, and it may or may not be the final rate adopted by Council. The rate advertised (of 3.492) is the maximum rate that the City Council can adopt without readvertising. Public Hearings are scheduled for July 13 and July 27. The public is encouraged to participate in the public hearings or submit comments via email to public.comment@johnscreekga.gov.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX HEARINGS (MILLAGE RATE)

The City of Johns Creek is currently in the process of adopting the 2026 Millage Rate. The City has published the Five-Year History of the Tax Digest and Levy as required by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32.

Before the City of Johns Creek adopts the 2026 Millage Rate, Georgia law requires Public Hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to be heard. The City has scheduled three Public Hearings. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the hearings. The first Public Hearing will be held on July 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a second Public Hearing will be held on that same day, July 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The third Public Hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026. All public hearings are held in the Council Chambers in City Hall located at 11360 Lakefield Drive in Johns Creek, GA 30097.

City Clerk

Allison Tarpley

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The City of Johns Creek has tentatively adopted a millage rate, which will require an increase in property taxes by 5.91 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the Public Hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Johns Creek City Hall, Council Chambers located at 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, Georgia on July 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. An additional Public Hearing on this proposed tax increase will be held at the Johns Creek City Hall, Council Chambers on July 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 3.492 mills, an increase of 0.195 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate would be no more than 3.297 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $625,000 is approximately $47.58 and the proposed tax increase for a non-homestead property with a fair market value of $625,000 is approximately $48.75.

Pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32, the City of Johns Creek does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.

Residents are invited to e-mail comments to public.comment@johnscreekga.gov.

Trout fishing and cooking at English Mountain

One nice thing about fishing is that most anglers are great stewards of the environment and believers in “catchand-release.” The idea (like somebody once said) is that a trout’s too valuable to catch just once. But come on. Admit it. Sometimes you like to eat trout.

There. I said it, and lightning has yet to strike me dead. Does that maybe say something about how God Himself views all of this? Does it maybe even mean it’s okay to eat fresh-caught trout once in a while?

Sure it is, and I’ve found a perfect place to do it: English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill (“You Hook ’Em, We Cook ’Em”) just up the road in Sevierville, Tenn.

English Mountain Trout Farm, a family-owned and operated venture located about a half hour from the touristic exuberances of Pigeon Forge, provides fresh trout to many area restaurants.

But there’s another side to English Mountain, too, and that’s where “youhook-’em-we-cook-’em” comes into play.

Here’s how it works. You pay a small fee ($5 as of this writing, and bring cash since they don’t take credit cards) to fish in the pond. No fishing license is required.

What then? One option is to purchase your trout at market price (plus a little more to have them cleaned and butterflied, if you wish) to take home and cook yourself.

There’s another option, too. You can have them prepared for you right there in the English Mountain Trout Farm restaurant – and let me tell you that you’ll be eatin’ good.

How good? Let’s just say it attracted the attention of Food Network’s Guy Fieri, who featured English Mountain on “Guy’s All-American Road Trip,” his Food Network show. He was enthusiastic. You will be too.

But first you ‘ve got to catch supper. It starts at the pond, where they’ll set you up with a cane pole and even bait your hook. Then pick out a good spot (hint: there are no bad spots) and flip your offering out into the water. No fancy casting is required; a gentle underhand swing is all it takes.

My wife goes first, working the cane pole so the corn-laden hook arcs smoothly up and out, just as it should. It lands on the water with a soft splat.

trout dip and also a trout cake appetizer. The latter is served with a raspberry chipotle jam that perfectly illuminates the trout cake’s flavors. “Illuminates?” Now I’m sounding like a food writer.

For dinner, I order my trout “halfand-half” – part lemon-pepper, part blackened. Each comes seasoned just right to enhance but not overwhelm the trout’s subtle flavor. That can be hard to pull off, but Tiffany nails it.

We also try the fried trout. The fish is crisp outside and moist inside. It’s the best fried trout we have ever tasted.

And then…the line goes tight. From the depths, something pulls one way. She pulls the other – and just like that there’s a trout on the line. She lifts her pole, and there’s a huge splash as the trout flashes into view. Folks around her clap and yell “Way to go!”

Our dinner, it seems, is off to a good start.

It’s a pattern that replays dozens of times each hour at English Mountain Trout Farm. There’s that splash as the hook hits the water, and then comes gleeful screaming and happy dancing –and a trout.

By the way, don’t forget that this is catch-and-keep. When you catch a trout (and you will) it goes in your bucket and on your tab. Keep that in mind if your kids are fishing, too, for they may not want to stop. They’ll just be having too much fun.

On a typical day, the folks at English Mountain may process 500 to

600 trout. To make that task easier, owner Charlie Ford has developed and patented an innovative fish cleaning tool called the Butterfly Board. With it, a trout can be cleaned and butterflied in as little as 45 seconds.

The board, which is available for sale in the small gift shop, “makes the whole process significantly easier,” notes Caleb Huttinga, who handles much of the fish preparation. “I don’t know how I made it before without one.”

Another option is to have the English Mountain kitchen do the cooking for you. For $26.99 they’ll prepare your trout (lemon-pepper, blackened, or fried) and serve it with two sides (try the homemade applesauce!) and hushpuppies. The trout is prepared using recipes developed by Charlie’s wife Angie. We start with a couple of English Mountain specialties – the smoked

After dessert (moonshine apple pie … delicious!) I wander back to the pond. Several families are still fishing, and I find myself thinking about the idea of catch-and-cook. What do folks really think about it? Curious, I sat myself down at one of the picnic tables and just listen. Parents and kids are fishing together, having great fun, and I even hear one young angler of about 7 or 8 have a brief chat with her trout as it went into her bucket.

“Mr. Fish,” she says, “you’re going to be my supper!” So there’s one, at least, who is not bothered by the idea of keeping fish.

Neither, it seems, are many of the parents. As one mom put it, “The kids get to see how things actually work. We get to go trout fishing and have a good supper.”

She adds, “And I don’t have to do any dishes!”

English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill is at 291 Blowing Cave Road in Sevierville, Tenn., and can be reached at (865) 429-5553.

Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 5, 4 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!

COMPOSERS

1. Immature. “Trumpet Concerto” composer. Curious.

2. Went by plane. Argument. “Lohengrin” composer.

3. “Goldberg Variations” composer. Sheik’s bevy. Master, in India.

4. Unlikely to bite. “Cosi fan tutte” composer. Dour.

5. “Nocturn in G Minor” composer. Howdy, to a salt. Exploding star.

6. Really angry. Bunsen burner. “Rigoletto” composer.

7. Hot rock. “Water music” composer. Verdant.

1 Immature. “Trumpet Concerto” composer. Curious

2. Went by plane. Argument. “Lohengrin” composer

How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!

3. “Goldberg Variations” composer. Sheik’s bevy. Master, in India

4. Unlikely to bite. “Cosi fan tutte” composer. Dour.

5. “Nocturn in G Minor” composer. Howdy, to a salt. Exploding star.

6. Really angry. Bunsen burner. “Rigoletto” composer

7. Hot rock. “Water Music” composer. Verdant.

How to Solve: To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

of the white squares to the right of it. A number below the diagonal line is the sum of the white squares in the sequence below it. You may only use the digits 1 to 9, and a digit can only be used once in any sequence.

Summit:

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The panel also included Khaled Mahmoud Amin Wali, director of IT and communications for the Arab League General Secretariat; Ela Chaves, University of the Philippines development management officer; and Romina Tamara Pons Giorgi, pedagogical specialist in computational thinking & AI for CEIBAL.

Discussion topics covered questions about AI sovereignty, security, governance, workforces, education, bias, inclusion, business, community and the race between the U.S. and China.

Richard Brooks, chamber management consultant, said Johns Creek was an ideal location for the summit considering the city’s considerable international business presence.

The event marked the chamber’s second artificial intelligence discussion. The first was hosted in April, and a third is planned for next year.

“AI is global, and Jon's Creek's going to be part of that,” Brooks said. “I also think we're sort of a cerebral hub here in Johns Creek.”

OPINION: AIKENOMICS

The Federal Reserve’s crystal ball is costing markets their compass

Somewhere along the way, Wall Street stopped reading economic reports and started treating every Federal Reserve meeting like a séance.

What was once a discussion about current economic conditions has become an elaborate exercise in divination. Every Federal Open Market Committee meeting now resembles a national scavenger hunt. Investors parse every adjective in the policy statement, every raised eyebrow during the chair's press conference and every colorful dot on the infamous Dot Plot as though the future had been secretly encoded in punctuation. Somewhere along the way, Wall Street stopped analyzing data and started auditioning for The Amazing Kreskin, a famous mentalist. Perhaps it's time for the Fed to rediscover a simpler philosophy: present the facts, explain today's economy, and let markets do what they were designed to do…price

risk based on evidence rather than speculation.

The flaw in forward guidance is deceptively simple: it assumes the future will cooperate. It almost never does.

Only weeks ago, escalating tensions in the Middle East had analysts confidently forecasting oil prices above $100 per barrel for an extended period of time and warning of a renewed inflation surge. Today, crude trades closer to $70, dramatically reshaping the inflation outlook before a single Fed projection had the opportunity to become reality.

That is the fundamental weakness of long-range policy forecasts. They cannot foresee wars, ceasefires, pandemics, supply chain disruptions, technological breakthroughs or geopolitical surprises. Yet financial markets routinely react to these projections as though they were economic destiny rather than conditional forecasts built on assumptions that may be obsolete by next Tuesday.

Mortgage rates offer a perfect illustration. Rather than responding primarily to incoming data on inflation, employment and economic growth, they often swing on speculation about where policymakers

might be headed months from now… intentions that can change after the very next employment report or inflation release.

Markets function best when disciplined by facts, not forecasts. Price discovery is most effective when participants evaluate current information instead of attempting to reverse-engineer the Federal Reserve's state of mind.

Ironically, the Fed's effort to reduce uncertainty through forward guidance may be creating more of it. Rather than encouraging investors to study the economy, it encourages them to study the Fed studying the economy a hall of mirrors where expectations increasingly drive prices instead of fundamentals.

Sometimes the most effective monetary policy is also the least theatrical: present the data, acknowledge the uncertainty, and allow markets to perform their essential function.

After all, I have a philosophy that has served me well: “I am only sometimes right. The market is always right.”

The Federal Reserve might benefit from embracing a little of that humility. Crystal balls have a poor track record. Markets, eventually, do not.

DC Aiken is Senior Vice President of Lending for CrossCountry Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.

The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC or its affiliates.

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In a July 1 email to residents, Hall addressed the delay in restoring electrical utility power.

“The delay is not due to a lack of urgency,” he wrote. “The repair requires specialized electrical equipment with extended manufacturing and delivery lead times.”

In a phone interview, Christy Cunningham, vice president of sales and marketing for Vitality Living, said the Milton facility has installed backups to the backup generators to ensure power remains on.

“It was really specialized electrical equipment that was damaged, and unfortunately that has extended manufacturing and delivery lead time,” she said. “We’ve been working with the utility company, with the manufacturers, with the electricians … to try to speed this process up.”

She said the June power outage was unfortunate, but the facility has stocks of portable oxygen and other emergency equipment to handle power interruptions. Contingency plans, Cunningham said, are a standard at Vitality Living facilities.

All the new electrical components are set to be installed within a day after arrival, she said.

“So we have a very short window here to make it the rest of the way and to battle through this on our side to make sure that this gets all the way to the finish line,” she said.

Cunningham also addressed those families who cited fear of reprisal for speaking out.

“Our goal is to foster an environment where residents and families feel safe,

Tax:

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What are assessment notices?

The assessment notices inform property owners of their property’s assessed fair market value and also if any exemptions, and savings as a result of those exemptions, are being applied to the property. The notices are not bills. Those will be sent to property owners beginning in August.

Why do assessed values matter?

County taxing authorities, including the board of commissioners and the board of education, apply millage rates to properties at the assessed value provided in the notice. The boards are in the process of adopting proposed millage rates and holding public hearings — as required by state law — before

heard and respected,” she said. “We welcome honest feedback and are committed to addressing concerns without fear of negative consequences.”

She said it makes her sad families fear any sort of retaliation for speaking out, and she encouraged them to call the Vitality hotline, 888-303-6800, with any concerns.

Regulatory authority

The state’s 28,000 personal care homes are licensed and monitored by the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) within the Georgia Department of Community Health.

The agency’s latest spot inspection on Vitality Living Milton was conducted March 17, two weeks before the electrical incident. Results of that inspection showed no violations of the rules and regulations governing assisted living homes.

Still, deficiencies at the state regulatory agency worry Richard, who depends on the department to ensure the safety of her mother.

In June 2025, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts released a report about the agency, critiquing its monitoring of assisted living facilities. In that report, officials stated, “HFRD could improve oversight over the residential facilities that serve elderly and disabled adults. Over the past six years, HFRD has not routinely inspected many facilities or fully utilized its authority to assess penalties for identified violations.”

The audit showed:

• Between 2019 and 2024, HFRD did not ensure all facilities received a routine inspection, and those that did were often less frequent than HFRD’s established 18-month goal.

• Of the 2,540 active facilities due for a routine inspection, 43% (1,100) had no

adopting final rates.

Once the final millage rates have been set, the county tax commissioner will determine taxes owed by each property owner and begin collecting those fees.

Why would I appeal, and how does that work?

Property owners can appeal when they believe their assessed value is too high, does not reflect the property’s condition or does not match recent sales of comparable homes.

Owners choose how the appeal is heard, either through a county’s board of equalization, a hearing officer for certain high-value properties or binding arbitration.

If either side disagrees with the county board of equalization or hearing officer decision, they can appeal to a superior court, but arbitration decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

routine inspection between January 2019 and November 2024.

• Of the 1,440 that received an inspection, 63% (900) were not inspected within HFRD’s established 18-month goal.

• Many facilities have received site visits related to complaint investigations, though routine inspections are intended to be more comprehensive.

• Of the 190 complaints reviewed, approximately 30% (54) could have been categorized at a higher priority than what HFRD assigned during intake — potentially delaying investigations.

• Among the most serious complaints (which indicate harm may be occurring or resident health and safety is in immediate jeopardy), 15% (14) were not investigated within the required two days. Similarly, 13% (1,492) of investigations into other complaints occurred outside the 45-day requirement.

• It does not appear HFRD imposed fine amounts on all serious violations, which HFRD procedures state incur a mandatory fine. Approximately 30% of fines assessed since 2022 ($93,200) remain outstanding.

Despite the ongoing situation, Richard said she has nothing but admiration for the team at Vitality Milton.

“During each outage, they responded professionally and demonstrated genuine care and concern for the residents,” she said.

But she still has concerns.

First, she said, she wants to know what other critical infrastructure may be vulnerable to failure.

“[Also,] once the repairs are complete, what will the commissioning and testing process entail?” she asked. “Specifically, what measures will be taken to ensure residents do not experience another prolonged loss of power, particularly during the peak heat of July?”

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An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on July 1, 2026 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine Distilled Spirits

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Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill II LLC Dba

Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill II 6110 Medley Blvd

Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill II LLC Dba

Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill II 6110 Medley Blvd

Johns Creek, GA 30097

Owner’s Darren Wesley Henderson

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.

City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 11360 Lakefield Drive

Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

The following variance applications are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above:

Case Number: V-26-0010

Property Address: 160 Morton Manor Court, Johns Creek, GA 30022

Current Zoning: CUP Conditional (Community Unit Plan District)

Petitioner: Morton Reserve Homeowner Association

Variance Request: Encroachment into the required 100-foot setback from all adjoining property lines to allow a community pavilion

Case Number: V-26-0011

Property Address: 410 Crepe Myrtle Terrace, Johns Creek, GA 30005

Current Zoning: R-4A Conditional (Single-Family Dwelling District)

Petitioner: GP Hardscape Variance Request: Encroachment into the 75-foot stream buffer to construct a swimming pool and retaining wall

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