Johns Creek Herald - June 11, 2026

Fulton County Schools predicts revenue deficit of close to $57 million

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Board of Education will decide June 11 on approval of a $2.3 billion budget for 2026-27 that includes a projected revenue shortfall of nearly $57 million.

The board gave preliminary approval to the budget at its second public hearing May 12.

The tentative general fund budget for Fiscal Year 2027 shows a 5.71 percent spending decrease from the current budget of $1.5 billion.

General fund revenues are projected to total $1.4 billion – a nearly 3 percent decrease from this year’s budget. The general fund covers day-to-day operating expenses, like salaries, student services and transportation.

City taps Forsyth County for jail services

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Police Department has found a solution to its jail dilemma months after the closing of one of North Atlanta’s few jails.

At a June 1 meeting, City Council members gave the department the go ahead to seek an agreement with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for use of its jail.

The city decided to go with Forsyth County despite the

reopening of the former Fulton County North Annex Jail in nearby Alpharetta. In December, Alpharetta reopened the facility as the Alpharetta Detention Center, giving tours to officials from Johns Creek and other cities.

Johns Creek staff said they recommended an agreement with Forsyth County after determining its terms were more advantageous than those offered at the Alpharetta Detention Center.

For use of the Forsyth County Jail, Johns Creek would be assessed an annual fee of

$65,000 and charged $195 for an inmate's first day and $140 for subsequent days.

City staff estimate an annual cost of $200,000 based on an average of 22 inmates per month.

The decision comes months after the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office closed the North Annex Jail in the wake of a Department of Justice investigation that found Fulton County jail conditions violated prisoners’ rights.

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Couple dies in suspected murder-suicide

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A child called Johns Creek police on the evening of June 7 after he said his parents were in an argument that led to gunfire.

Officers responded to the quiet Johns Creek neighborhood in the 5300 block of North Hillbrooke Trace about 11:26 p.m., the Johns Creek Police Department said.

Officers found two people dead from gunshot wounds in the home and later identified them as Martha Holladay and Richard Holladay.

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Police believe the man shot his wife and then took his own life. Their three children, ages 17, 13 and 12, were all home at the time of the shooting. Police said they were not injured and are with family members.

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Compression tank blast injures worker at job site

ROSWELL, Ga. — A construction worker was transported to North Fulton Hospital May 18 suffering from severe burns after a compression tank exploded on the Hillrose Market site across from City Hall.

Emergency dispatch received a call at 3:50 p.m. reporting an unconscious worker with serious injuries at 39 Hill Street. Roswell emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, medics found a male with his bone exposed from lacerations to his outer thighs and breathing abnormally. He was also reported to have been electrocuted.

Two other site workers were injured in the blast. One of the victims told police a group of workers was standing about 10 feet from a fire suppression tank when it exploded.

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Officers were called to a North Hillbrooke Trace home about 11:26 p.m. after a child called 911.

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Alpharetta homeowner foils attempted burglary

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An 81-year-old Alpharetta man reported someone attempted to break into his home while he was sleeping May 26.

Alpharetta police officers were dispatched to the Birch Rill Drive home about 11:30 a.m.

The man told officers he was asleep when someone knocked on his front door. After ignoring the knocking, he heard someone attempting to enter through a locked rear door.

The man ran downstairs and yelled at the person, who ran off.

The incident was classified as a felony forced burglary of a home.

— Jon Wilcox

Items reported stolen in residential burglary

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Officers investigated a Rillridge Court home burglary May 19.

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Alpharetta police were dispatched to the home about 6:45 p.m., cleared the house but found no one.

A 35-year-old homeowner said she returned to the house to find a window screen ripped off and a rear door unlocked.

A laptop, tablet and credit card totaling were reported stolen. Credit card records showed a purchase was declined at a gas station about 2:30 p.m. The other missing items had an estimated total value of $2,200.

No one was reported arrested or charged with a crime.

The incident was classified as a home burglary case.

— Jon Wilcox

Georgia primary runoff voting will take place June 16

By ZOE SEILER zoe@appenmedia.com

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Several primary elections are in runoffs. Runoff Election Day is Tuesday, June 16.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but sometimes open later if there are technical problems. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote. On Election Day, you must vote at the precinct listed on your voter registration.

Races on the ballot include DeKalb County School Board District 4 and County Commission District 3. In Fulton County, there are runoffs for county commission chair and commission District 3. There are several legislative runoff elections on the ballot as well.

There are also statewide runoffs for lieutenant governor and secretary of state for both parties, and Republican candidates for governor, Public Service Commission District 5 and U.S. Senate.

Early voting

Early voting ends Friday, June 12. In DeKalb County, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 12. DeKalb and Fulton counties each provided about 20 early voting locations and several absentee ballot drop boxes. Forsyth County also opened a few advance voting locations.

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To see a list of the early voting locations, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ advanced-voting-location-information and search for your county of residence.

Absentee voting

Absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day, June 16, to your county elections office.

After early voting ends, absentee

ballots can be returned to the DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Office during its business hours on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and until 7 p.m. on Election Day.

The DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office is located at 4380 Memorial Dr, Suite 500, in Greater Decatur.

The Fulton County elections offices

are located at:

• South Annex: 5600 Stonewell Tell Road, Room 105 in College Park.

• Fulton County Government Center: 130 Peachtree Street SW, Ste 2186, in Atlanta.

• North Annex: 7741 Roswell Road, Room 251, in Sandy Springs.

• Elections Hub & Operations Center: 5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road in Union City.

The Forsyth County office is at 1201 Sawnee Dr. in Cumming.

Sample ballots, polling sites

The Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page will show you your sample ballot and polling location. Visit that page at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

What to bring

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections said all voters need to bring the following items when they show up to early voting or at the polls on Election Day.

• A valid ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter identification card.

• Your absentee ballot, if you want to vote in person instead. If you do not have your absentee ballot, you will need to sign an affidavit stating that you are instead casting your ballot in person.

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Autrey Mill summer camps provide children a wild time

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Kids at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s summer camps learn about everything from snakes and streams to time travel and fairies, but one lesson is especially persistent.

“If you don't take care of the environment, there would be no environment for us,” said camper Leah Greer.

On June 5, Leah and four other girls were returning from a creek on the preserve’s pristine 46 acres, proudly carrying a black garbage bag filled with trash they had collected. Their haul included a Coors Lite can, old tennis ball and other refuse.

“We’re helping the animals, and we are helping the environment,” Amelia Sanchez said.

The girls were among the dozens who attend the nearly dozen summer camps the nonprofit holds each year. All summer long, children from across North Atlanta descend on the preserve to learn about nature and have fun while giving their parents a break until school returns.

Executive Director Lizen Hayes said the children learn a few important lessons. First, they learn to appreciate the natural wonder, something she hopes they take with them into adulthood.

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Goizueta Business School sees rise in veteran grads

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ATLANTA — In 2026, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School significantly increased its veteran graduates across its Master in Business for Veterans, full-time MBA and working professional programs.

The number of veteran graduates increased by roughly 47 percent, from about 55 to more than 80.

The shift is part of Emory’s continued investment in the veteran community. Goizueta began offering an alternative 12-month program, the Master in Business for Veterans (MBV), in 2024. The specialized track is designed for “active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve personnel to leverage their military leadership expertise and pair it with business knowledge for a successful career in the business world.”

The 2026 school year also marks the first time Emory has named an executive director of veterans initiatives for the entire campus. Retired Maj. Gen. Matt Smith is the first to fill the position, building on the legacy of retired Lt. Gen. Ken Keen, who is now an associate professor emeritus.

Smith said the year-to-year increase in veteran enrollment at Goizueta was “a little bit of a halo effect” of promoting the MBV program.

The only other MBV available in the country is at the University of Southern California. Retired Air Force Combat Systems Officer Grant Kimmel, a 2026 MBV graduate, said he came to Emory to translate decades of military leadership to the private sector.

“When you were in the military, you were either in a position of authority or you had a rank that equals some level of authority,” explains Kimmel. “But then when you go into the private sector, you know that that doesn’t necessarily exist, and so now you have to figure out ways to earn trust, or, how do you influence people without having direct authority over someone else?”

Kimmel, originally from North Carolina, is living with his family in Smyrna. The Goizueta MBV helped him translate his experience in Air Force Special Operations to a remote government position at Viasat, a California-based satellite communications company.

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Area communities lay plans to commemorate Juneteenth

BY ELLE GIRARD elizabeth@appenmedia.com

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — With mid-June around the corner, many communities are planning Juneteenth festivals and events.

Juneteenth commemorates the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. President Abraham Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 1863. But the slaves in Galveston weren’t informed until June 19, 1865.

While the federal holiday is on Friday, June 19, celebrations will take place throughout the month.

Here is a list of events celebrating the holiday across Fulton County.

• A Juneteenth day of celebration is being hosted by the City of Alpharetta on Saturday, June 20, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alpharetta Arts Center. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., a celebration titled "I, Too, Sing America" will take place. A gallery reception titled "Juneteenth: Independence and Reflection" follows from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A concert will conclude the day from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• The City of Atlanta is hosting its 14th annual Juneteenth parade and music festival at Piedmont Park, featuring live entertainment, 5K race, youth soccer tournament, and other activities

throughout the weekend. The event goes from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21.

• The City of Hapeville is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the city's Jess Lucas Park. Workshops, lectures and panels will occur from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by festivities such as live music and food trucks from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• Roswell's Barrington Hall is hosting a Black experience tour on Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to noon, providing an opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of enslaved individuals who lived in the hall. The event is free and open to the public.

• African Americans for the Arts (AAFTA) presents a Juneteenth artist market and exhibit on Friday, June 19, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center lobby from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The market is accompanied by the "Juried Juneteenth" art exhibition on display from June 8 to July 8. Attendees can meet participating artists and purchase works. The event is free and open to the public.

• The City of Sandy Springs is hosting a Juneteenth celebration and art exhibition on Friday, June 19, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the City Springs District. Live entertainment, food trucks, games, and a drum circle led by Djoli Kelen will be included in the outdoor celebration.

Cumming Sips of Summer Fest funds program for disabled adults

By DEAN HESSE newsroom@appenmedia.com

CUMMING, Ga. — The third annual Sips of Summer Festival, hosted by The Well GA, took place at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center on Saturday, May 30.

The event serves as a fundraiser for Launch Ability, a nonprofit that supports adults with disabilities finding employment. It featured free admission, a local artisan market, live music and unlimited tastings of beer, wine, spirits and seltzers from The Well's curated selection, available with a ticket purchase.

Ivy Lawson, director of workforce development for Launch Ability, said

the organization is the sister nonprofit to SliceAbility, a pizza restaurant located upstairs at the city center, where more than 80 percent of employees are autistic or have an intellectual or physical disability.

Lawson said Launch Ability's goal is to help other local businesses recognize the value of hiring people with disabilities.

"We provide free job coaches, we provide conversations with those small businesses, and at events like this here at the City Center," Lawson said. "Not only do proceeds benefit us, but it's a great community event. We meet business owners, people donate. It's really amazing that they do this for us."

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Recognizing signs of trauma in children is an important but challenging task for parents, caregivers, and educators. Traumatic experiences can deeply affect a child’s emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Since children often lack the language or coping skills to express their feelings, trauma may manifest in both subtle and obvious ways. In some cases, trauma can even lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Understanding these signs is crucial for providing appropriate support and creating a safe environment for healing.

The DSM-5-TR defines trauma as exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. This can occur through direct experience, witnessing, or learning about an event involving a close family member or friend. Trauma can also result from repeated or extreme exposure to disturbing details of such events. Signs that a child may be struggling with trauma include:

• Increased or obsessive thoughts about death or safety. Sometimes a hyper-focus on mortality.

• Sleep or eating disturbances, such as too little or too much sleep, or changes in appetite.

• Increased times of unexplained irritability or anger outbursts.

• Difficulty concentrating and staying focused during tasks or conversations, which may resemble ADHD but is a response to the trauma.

• Hypervigilance such as being easily startled or reacting strongly to stimuli.

• Symptoms resembling an anxiety disorder, like excessive worry or difficulty separating from parents.

• Symptoms resembling a depressive disorder such as difficulty experiencing positive emotions, like happiness, satis faction, or love.

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• Negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world.

• Lastly, stress and trauma can manifest differently in girls and boys. Although this can vary, boys often react more quickly and with more irritation and anger, while girls can have delayed reactions that are more internal.

Recognizing these signs early is essential for providing timely support and helping children begin the healing process. If you have observed your child experiencing some of these after a

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Recently, patients have brought to my attention that people are posting startlingly graphic videos on social media of their experiences using creams like Efudex® to treat precancerous sun damage. Efudex® is a prescription-only cream that can help treat certain skin cancers and precancerous lesions. These “influencers” often discuss how many times they have gone through Efudex® treatments and continue to apply medicine long after their skin has become severely irritated. I fear that these individuals are causing themselves suffering and likely damage for dramatic effect, “clicks,” or “likes.” Because social media platforms can financially reward high view counts, there is an incentive for self-treatment to be intentionally extreme.

I do not know whether these individuals are misguided themselves, but what is certain is that they are misleading their viewers. Many of these creators highlight their severe skin reactions, holding themselves up as models for how treatment should be carried out. They report performing multiple rounds of treatment back to back, continuing treatments for weeks after skin is severely inflamed and are likely crafting their own regimens, presumably against medical advice. Contrary to what the influencers imply, “no pain, no gain” doesn’t mean the higher the pain, the higher the gain.

with Efudex® is to exploit cancerous cells’ hyperactive metabolism—targeting the abnormal cells while sparing the healthy ones.

Achieving this balance requires aiming for a "Goldilocks zone." In general, the goal is to apply just enough cream to cause severely sun-damaged areas to become inflamed, pink, and mildly scabby, but not enough to turn the entire application area into a raw field of broken skin.

If the skin seems barely pink or completely unaffected, then the patient is likely under-dosing the medicine, and precancers are not being eliminated. If the entire skin surface is painful and severely inflamed, then both the precancers and the healthy skin are likely being damaged. Very rarely, a patient’s burden of disease may be so severe that a “harsh” result is advised by their dermatologist, but this is generally the exception to the rule.

Severe Efudex® reactions can lead skin to breakdown to such an extent that skin infections and scarring can occur. Many times, the whole point of using a cream like Efudex® is to try to eliminate precancerous lesions and avoid surgery. If the cream itself is overdosed and leads to scarring, then the entire enterprise of using a cream can prove counterproductive, and influencers’ digital martyrdom ultimately hurts our common cause.

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To understand the proper way to use Efudex® (also known as 5-fluorouracil), it helps to understand its mechanism of action. Cells use building blocks called nucleotides to replicate DNA and RNA. Think of these blocks like individual cars in a model train set. Efudex® acts as a counterfeit part that gums up the assembly of the train and then often causes the completed train to break into pieces. Unable to function, the damaged cell is essentially sent to a cellular scrap yard.

Dosing is key. Precancerous cells divide and manufacture proteins much faster than healthy, resting skin cells. But even healthy “resting” skin cells exhibit some degree of growth and division. The strategy

Undergoing this treatment under the guidance of a caring and competent dermatologist is vital. A spot of concern might actually be a skin cancer requiring a biopsy rather than a cream. Other spots might be purely cosmetic, requiring entirely different therapies tailored to aesthetic sun damage. Before starting Efudex®, risks, benefits, and alternatives all need to be discussed.

If you have concerns about sun damage, a non-healing spot, or any other skin condition, a consultation with a qualified dermatology provider can help determine the most appropriate treatment options. If you are in the Atlanta area, we would be honored to help.

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Why are my teeth so sensitive?

Why are my teeth sensitive? What can I do about it? To understand why your teeth are sensitive, we must find the underlying causes and factors contributing to this discomfort. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that affects millions of people. It is often experienced as sudden, sharp pain when teeth are exposed to cold, hot, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks. Some people also notice sensitivity while brushing or flossing. The sensation can range from mild to severe and can significantly impact your quality of life, if left untreated.

The most common cause of tooth sensitivity is exposed dentin. Dentin is the layer beneath the enamel and contains tiny channels that connect to the nerve inside the tooth. When enamel wears away, these channels become exposed, allowing temperature changes and other stimuli to reach the nerve and cause pain.

Gum recession is another frequent cause of sensitivity. As gums pull away from the teeth, the root surfaces become exposed. Unlike the crown of the tooth, the root is not protected by the hard white enamel, making it much more vulnerable to sensitivity.

Tooth decay, cracked teeth, and worn or leaking fillings can also lead to discomfort. These conditions create pathways that allow heat, cold, or pressure to reach the tooth's nerve. In some cases, sensitivity may be a warning sign of a cavity or fracture that requires dental treatment.

Teeth grinding and clenching, known as brux-

ism, can wear down enamel over time and create tiny cracks in the teeth. Both can increase sensitivity and may lead to more serious dental problems if left untreated.

Diet can also play a role. Frequent consumption of acidic foods and beverages such as soft drinks, citrus fruits, sports drinks, energy drinks, and wine can gradually erode enamel. Medical conditions such as acid reflux, bulimia, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can have a similar effect by exposing teeth to stomach acids.

Certain dental procedures, including professional cleanings, whitening treatments, fillings, and crowns, may cause temporary sensitivity. Fortunately, this type of sensitivity usually resolves within a few days or weeks.

The best way to treat sensitive teeth is to identify and address the underlying cause. Desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride treatments, proper brushing techniques, and wearing a nightguard for grinding can often provide relief. Regular dental examinations are important because they allow problems such as decay, gum disease, and cracked teeth to be detected and treated early. If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, consult your dentist. With an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, most cases of sensitivity can be successfully managed, allowing you to eat, drink, and smile comfortably again.

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The old man and the vampire romantasy

Life sometimes both amazes and humbles me. And lately, it keeps teaching me lessons that broaden my horizons and make "day to day" simply more fun. I offer this example.

I am a sentimental old fool. It is just who I am. I cling to connections to the past — especially old friends and "childhood." I go to class reunions. I write Christmas cards. I pick up the phone and call. I help out the children of old friends when I have the opportunity. I go to funerals; I always show up for funerals, no matter how far away — usually the parents of my childhood friends, but increasingly, my childhood friends themselves.

So, when one of my childhood friends called me recently and told me that her younger adult daughter, Natalie, had written a book and asked if I would consider editing it for her, I responded, "Of course."

"It's kind of long," she said, to which I replied, "That's OK."

So, I thought to myself, "Just be-

cause you publish newspapers, people think you can edit."

Well, I can, sort of. I am not sure, however, I would rely on myself to edit a book I wrote, but what the heck, she asked, so I will do my best.

So, I emailed Natalie. In hindsight, I should have called. I am determined to stop emailing and texting people instead of calling or visiting face-to-face, but that is another story.

"It's a long book," she said.

OK, the second time I have heard that. Little alarms should have started ringing but didn't. "That's OK, Natalie."

"It's about vampires," she said.

More alarm bells; I don't think I have ever read a book about vampires and generally don't read fantasy (except for "Harry Potter," "Dune," and "Lord of the Rings," but they don't count; those aren't about vampires, sort of).

"That's OK," I replied again.

What was I thinking?

"How do you want me to send it to you?" Natalie asked. "I can put it on Google Drive. Would that work for you?"

Now, everyone knows that newspaper people know about Google Drive and how to use it to edit novels, right? Of course. So, I naturally replied with — you guessed it — "of course." But not

that "of course" — the "of course" that means "No, I have no idea how Google Drive works, and I am too embarrassed to admit it, much less suggest that 'editing' is not necessarily a skill that I was born with or formally trained to do."

And, yes, of course, if the book is only around 350 pages, sure, why not?

So, we set up Google Drive, but first, Natalie asks how much I charge to edit. I did appreciate the question, but I growled at her in response.

"Natalie, you are family and family doesn't charge family — for anything."

That would never enter my mind, although what did go through my mind was how long — how much of my precious time — I just committed. Gzzzeezz.

"What about sex?" she asked next.

"OK," I think, "What?"

"It has sex," Natalie said. "Do you want me to leave those chapters out?"

"Natalie, I'm 71," I said. "This is a book. I can handle it. But thank you for asking. You don't have to leave out the sex."

Fast forward about four weeks.

Natalie has asked me to finish editing by the end of July so she can send the manuscript to potential publishers as soon as possible. So, I double up on my editing timeline.

I now get up early every day — or try to — and spend about an hour on Natalie's book, and I edit twice as many chapters. I am now past the halfway point of the book, through Chapter 50. And, well, wow.

So here is the thing. This book is actually really good — I mean, like it is publishable, I think. And I don't even like vampire novels. Granted, I have no idea what publishers are looking for and what the market is for vampire-romance-fantasy novels, also known as "romantasies."

I am excited because I volunteered to help Natalie, committing to take on a rather substantial body of work. History says that I don't usually finish these types of projects. I start them, then just stop. I know this.

I took the project on because I want to fix myself — fix this character flaw. That's what I am trying to do now, in my 71st year — get better, become more intentional, and be more willing to step outside my comfort zone and engage.

That is, do things that I would have avoided in the past. Because who wants to just fade away? Not me.

And the icing on the cake? Well, how cool would it be to get a mention — one of those dust jacket or "after the last page" thank-yous on a new best seller! "Very," I think to myself. Next?

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An agreement with Forsyth County would give Johns Creek a way to house those arrested without making the long drive to Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail in downtown Atlanta.

Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell said driving inmates to Atlanta cost his officers considerable time, which could be better spent doing police work.

“The traffic going downtown is pretty rough,” Mitchell said.

Officers can spend up to 90 minutes traveling to and from the Rice Street jail, and processing inmates takes a considerable amount of time.

“They are busy at the jail — busy,

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Based on new property tax exemptions that passed this year, Fulton Schools’ Finance Department is projecting an $891 million reduction in local revenues. Federal revenues will also decrease by 10 percent because two grant programs are set to end by June 30.

Because general fund spending exceeds projected revenues by $56.9 million, the district must use roughly 20 percent of its remaining fund balance from this year to cover the difference. Chief Financial Officer Marvin Dereef said the general fund balance is estimated to total $282.9 million by the end of Fiscal Year 2026.

In a budget presentation last month, Dereef highlighted state-mandated increases in school districts’ contributions to the Teacher Retirement System and health insurance for all employees without additional funding for non-certified employees.

The general fund budget also includes supplementing a mid-year step in pay for all employees totaling $7.8 million.

Elementary schools will receive a slight increase in funding. Middle and high schools

busy,” the police chief said.

It also will allow Johns Creek to detain people arrested on municipal charges, which include driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a license and other potentially serious charges, he said.

Mayor John Bradberry said the Forsyth County Jail will provide a close and safer alternative to the facility in downtown Atlanta.

“If someone is arrested, it’s important we have somewhere to take them, and ideally it would not be Rice Street,” Bradberry said.

Department of Justice investigators began looking into Fulton County’s downtown Atlanta jail after the 2022 death of Lashawn Thompson, who was arrested on a simple battery charge and was accused of spitting on a Georgia Tech police officer.

will see less due to declining enrollment and allocation adjustments, Dereef said.

Overall, schools will receive 1.6 percent less than the current year. Even so, their share of the general fund increased to 79 percent – more than $1.16 billion – as the district reduced spending in other departments.

The budget for most departments within the general fund are decreased as well, as the school district worked to reduce positions and expenditures, “reflecting efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency,” Dereef said.

Additional funds

The school district will have to continue tapping into its existing funds to cover the $56.9 million deficit set to accrue next year.

All funds are projected to result in a deficit except for the pension and student activity funds.

The capital project fund is the second largest, and revenues are projected to total $254.4 million which will be collected in advance to finance upcoming projects. The fund is currently balanced, and it is projected to remain in the black at the end of the year as education sales tax dollars are collected, Dereef said.

Much of this funding will go to expanding technological support in schools and

The federal investigation found Thompson was malnourished, infested with “an enormous presence of body lice” and “neglected to death” when he was found deceased in his “filthy cell.” It also highlighted a pattern of violence that included more than 300 stabbings there in 2023 on top of homicides and sexual violence.

The Forsyth County Jail sits in the heart of Cumming, about a 20-minute drive from the Johns Creek Police Department. It was the first jail in Georgia to receive national accreditation through the National Institute for Jail Operations.

Chief Mitchell said an agreement with Forsyth County will likely run for a year, after which time the city could reassess the arrangement.

“This gives a local option,” Mitchell said.

education centers, as well as enhancing cybersecurity.

The special revenue fund expenditures span various line items related to student services, instructional training and administrative duties totaling $66.5 million and showing a more than $3 million deficit in revenues. The deficit is attributable to the pre-K grant program, which is partially funded by the district’s general fund.

Rising health insurance and food costs will result in a $1.3 million deficit in the school nutrition program which is projected to take in $56.5 million in revenues.

The fund will be balanced using carryover from the current budget and by raising school meal prices by 25 cents.

G.L.I.D.E.

initiative

Since last year, Fulton County Schools has been developing a data-informed strategy focused on finding cost-savings and revenue-generating strategies. The initiative, called G.L.I.D.E., stands for growth opportunities, lean operations, investment in innovation, diversified revenue and enhanced efficiency.

G.L.I.D.E. strategy recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget are projected to save the district around $50 million.

These include implementing a districtwide furlough day to shorten the instructional calendar by one day which will save around $4.5 million. The district also removed the ability for high school students to have reduced schedules, increasing full-time student enrollment to gain an additional $1.2 million in funding.

Other strategies being deliberated include reducing take-home vehicle usage and reducing the number of external rental facilities the district uses.

With forecasted G.L.I.D.E. adjustments, Fulton County Schools predicts a positive change in its fund balance by Fiscal Year 2030. The Fulton County Board of Education will take a final vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget at its June 11 meeting, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway in Sandy Springs.

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, 5 and 4 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!

DOUBLE FIRSTS

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1 Cummerbund. Honshu port. De Mille or Morehead.

2. Wanderer. Martin or Cain. Railroad station

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. Newman or Giamatti. Psychiatrist. Castle part.

4. Musical notation. Smell bad. Dinklage or Falk

5. Writing on the wall. Redford or Duvall. Threesome

6. Truman or Belafonte. Sweater eater. Axiom

7. Cast of thousands film. Like an old mattress. Burnett or Lynley

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

number above the diagonal line in a black square is the sum 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.

Smith said veterans are highly sought after by companies because of their tested leadership skills.

“I think senior business leaders in Atlanta and the Southeast understand the non-tangible benefits that veterans bring to a team,” Smith said. “The discipline, the values-based decision making, the ability to operate in ambiguous, friction-filled environments.”

Smith adds that Emory offers something that “can’t be replicated.” The nationally ranked MBA program is a pipeline to heavy-hitting companies with military hiring programs, such as Delta, UPS, and Home Depot, all just a few hours from several large military installations.

Staying in Atlanta

That localized corporate demand is part of why many of the 2026 Goizueta veterans are staying in the area. A closer look at the class of 2026 fulltime MBA veteran cohort alone (which is different from the MBV) reveals that three-quarters will be working and living in the Atlanta area, including DeKalb and Fulton counties.

Atlanta native Dan Heckman, an Army veteran and 2026 full-time MBA graduate, landed a job at an Atlanta Fortune 500 company to work in finance and technology. But attending Emory was also an opportunity to put down roots after a decade of service. His young family is living in Roswell, where his wife is from.

Aside from location, Heckman said Emory was the right fit because of the Yellow Ribbon program, which provides government funding to cover remaining school tuition and fees for eligible veterans after the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Heckman said the university’s veteran network had the most impact on his life. He said second-year students guided students through the recruiting process. They identified companies that value veteran resumes and offered advice during the interview process.

“Alumni in Atlanta working in finance, consulting, defense, and operations, responded quickly to outreach, often because they had received similar help,” he said.

A safety net

Fellow 2026 full-time MBA graduate Sean Titus, a former Army field artillery officer, is living in Brookhaven with his wife, who is originally from Johns Creek. He secured a job at one

of the top three management consulting firms in the world, Boston Consulting Group. Titus joked he could spot his fellow veterans right away because of the “haircuts and Garmin watches.”

But that network served as a sort of safety net for Titus. Like many of his peers, he had to readjust to civilian life. Despite using various veteran employment resources, working in production at an Atlanta concrete plant and later in the supply chain at Home Depot, Titus said he still had impostor syndrome going into business school. “I remember I barely passed corporate finance in undergrad, and (at Emory) that was the second class we ever sat in. I was like, ‘Oh man, I’m cooked.”

For Titus, the past couple of years offered a welcome change of pace, allowing for personal growth. He’s seeing a therapist to better handle that “impostor syndrome,” and addressing his service-related anxiety and mild depression.

“Whether it was in training or on deployment, some of that stuff comes out of nowhere,” he said. “Nothing I saw was horrific, but it comes back and can put you down for a few days, or not make you feel like yourself.”

As stressful as it is to be in a highstakes environment for years, that

experience, like leading troops in combat and being solely responsible for expensive equipment, gives veterans an edge in the business world.

Tyler Fortenberry, a 2026 full-time MBA graduate and former Army armor officer, said that precision under pressure is a superpower.

“You have tanks, you have a limited amount of ammo, you have a limited amount of miles,” Fortenberry said. “It takes millions of dollars to operate this machine for just a few days. There’s so much more depth and attention to detail.”

Fortenberry is living in Buckhead with his wife and is on track to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee.

Many 2026 Goizueta veterans plan on sharing their experiences with the next class. Kimmel is staying connected to the Goizueta MBV program.

“I just want to pay it back to the program and the people that supported me and allowed me to grow,” he said. “It helped me stay positive, stay engaged, and just overcome some of the adversity with trying to figure out what that next career looked like.”

Titus agreed.

“I hope we keep our group chats alive,” Titus said. “I love spending time with these guys … Emory gave us a whole new set of friends, and I really want to make sure we stay in touch.”

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plugged into activities, community stuff later in life,” Hayes said.

And, second, they learn to take care of it.

“We want to make sure that we are respecting our environment, we're not throwing our traction litter everywhere,” she said.

Jordan Brown, conservation educator, said she tries to instill those ideals in the many activities she programs.

“It's a trial-and-error system, but we always prioritize the kids learning and having fun and connecting with nature,” she said.

For example, kids hiking on the property’s expansive trails are given trash bags to clean up as they learn about the numerous plants and animals. Another activity asks them to write down ideas they can later do to preserve the environment. A history lesson invited campers to see who could wash a rag fastest on a washboard.

But Brown admits some of the activities like a make-believe time machine are just plain fun. Kids are invited to take turns walking through a booth-sized box studded with dials and LED lights that transport them to any point in the past or future.

During one time travel voyage, camper Catherine Proctor said she made her own tie-dye shirt. She proudly wore the shirt later at camp.

“Yesterday, we traveled to the 1970s,” she said, adding the shirt was her favorite part of camp so far.

Mary O’Connor, another camper, said her favorite part was seeing the many animals that make their home there. Aside from wildlife, the property is home to numerous rescued creatures, including a boa, box turtles, fish, goats, green tree frog and one cat named Sabrina.

Mary said she particularly remembers holding Sabrina’s kittens while attending camp last year, a moment she will never forget.

“Yesterday, we learned about birds, and one day we'll learn about amphibians and reptiles and small mammals,” she said.

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Continued innovation in digital media has changed the ways in which people buy, sell and interact with products and services. It has caused businesses to reassess the ways in which it communicates with potential customers and advertises its products. It has been well documented that these changes have had a destructive impact on local newspapers, which continues to be a primary source for local news, but is no longer a primary source for local advertising dollars – historically the lifeblood for reporters and their coverage. At Appen Media Group we want to address this conflict head on, and build new and innovative approaches to monetizing local news and creating a sustainable future for local journalism in metro Atlanta.

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THE APPEN PRESS CLUB

One solution is the creation of a membership driven organization called the Appen Press Club that is dedicated to recruiting people and companies to join as members. Members pay recurring monthly or annual dues that are 100% dedicated to sustainable journalism. By providing predictable revenue, Appen Press Club members and partners help fund the salaries and expenses of local reporters who will no longer be subject to the whims of marketing budgets and an ever changing advertising world. In turn, those reporters will provide the readers they serve with highly researched and qualified journalism focused on subjects that directly affect their quality of life.

To join go to appenmedia.com/join and follow the prompts to select your membership level and select your t-shirt size! Questions? Email Hans Appen at hans@appenmedia.com or call 770-442-3278.

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