Johns Creek Herald - November 6, 2025

‘This is a giving club’

Johns Creek Rotary celebrates 25

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After 25 years, members of the Rotary Club of Johns Creek have a lot to be proud of.

At an Oct. 27 meeting, members highlighted the club’s service with flair, dancing with signs spelling “celebrate.”

The event was attended by Rotary Club District Governor Jessica Fleetwood and several members who have been with the organization since its founding.

years of service

The club is especially proud of its about 40 members, who are dedicated to service, said Arthur Holst, club co-president. The Rotary Club is the oldest in Johns Creek, existing even before the city’s incorporation.

“We're changing the world one member at a time,” Holst said. “This is a giving club.”

Holst said the organization makes a special point of asking members to do more than simply giving. Each also is expected to do work.

See ROTARY, Page 20

North Fulton jail set to reopen this month

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City of Alpharetta officials found themselves with an unprecedented challenge after learning the only jail in the area would close.

“We finally got that letter in the mail and we were like, ‘OK, well, it's happening. It can't be put off anymore,’” said City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom.

In January 2025, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced it would close the North Annex Jail Facility, which has housed people arrested in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Milton. The decision to shutter the jail at 2555 Old Milton Pkwy. in Alpharetta forced Alpharetta officials into a precarious position.

JAIL, Page 21

From left, Lt. Arick Furr leads Alpharetta Councilman John Hipes, Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry and Alpharetta Councilman Donald Mitchell on a tour of the city’s jail Oct. 27.

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Roswell Fire, Police Departments are ‘One unit working together’

By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — In a testament to their teamwork, Chiefs of the Roswell Fire and Police Departments shared the stage at Roswell Rotary Club’s Oct. 23 meeting to share public safety updates.

The meeting was the last time Pabel Troche would appear as Roswell’s interim fire chief before being permanently sworn into the role on Oct. 27. Roswell Rotary Club President Trummie Patrick III, led the question-and-answer session with Troche and Police Chief James Conroy.

“Public safety is one unit working together,” Troche said when asked about the Police and Fire Departments working together on a scene. “…the team itself is so unified, so seamless that it’s an art just to see them operate out there when something happens.”

Even those inside the new Public Safety Headquarters play a role in emergencies, thanks to technological advancements the city’s Police Department has gained over the years. Police can be directed to traffic accidents in real-time by accessing the

Bicycle reported stolen from apartment

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A $2,500 bicycle was reported stolen from an apartment complex Oct. 12.

Alpharetta police said officers were dispatched to the Thompson Street apartments about 5:30 p.m.

A woman told officers her bike was stolen from a rack at the apartment’s parking garage. She said she suspected the theft occurred Oct. 11.

The woman provided a surveillance video recording to police.

The incident was classified as a felony theft by taking greater than $1,500.

— Jon Wilcox

Department of Transportation’s cameras or monitor a scene through officer’s body cameras.

“That technology is such a force multiplier in making us so much more efficient,” Conroy said.

Troche agreed, saying that the technological advancements made within his 25 years of service are incredible. The Roswell Fire Department is one of 10 in the nation with access to helmets with QWAKE Technology which provides firefighters with real-time visual overlays when experiencing zero-visibility. Using thermal imaging, the helmets outline obstacles or victims to firefighters and allow them to live-stream the scene.

Drones are another source of technology that helps save departments’ resources as they become more operational. Conroy detailed when a drone was deployed in response to a structure fire, arriving on the scene in 24 seconds and officers could see no signs of smoke or a fire before firefighters arrived on scene.

“Drones are something you’re going to see integrated into the Roswell Crime Center in the future, but they also have

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After car break-in, resident reports credit card fraud

ROSWELL, Ga. — A 34-year-old Roswell woman said someone rung up her credit cards for $1,500 after her vehicle was broken into Oct. 20 at Roswell Area Park off Woodstock Road.

The victim said she parked her Kia Telluride at an activity building within the park before taking her children inside.

great technological advantages that we’re still trying to wrap our arms around,” Conroy said.

Along with physical safety, Troche and Conroy also prioritize their members’ mental health. Two years ago, the Police Department brought on a psychologist who specializes in public safety. Conroy said he realizes that the mental and physical health of officers is extremely important, especially following the loss of Officer Jeremy Labonte earlier this year.

“We make sure that we’re fostering a culture that this is something we can discuss,” Troche said, “and it’s for the longevity of public safety to make sure that we can take care of those that are coming before us.”

Conroy and Troche said they see the same passion for public safety amongst existing and new members of their departments. Potential hires for both the Police and Fire Departments are asked why they want to serve, and Conroy said the number one answer they receive is to help others.

“We are truly in pursuit of excellence,” Troche said.

She said she received a fraud alert on her phone, warning that her debit card was being used at the Mansell Road Walmart.

When she returned to her vehicle, the Roswell woman said she found her pink Kate Spade wallet missing from the console of her unlocked vehicle. An officer, who spoke with the victim on the phone, said the wallet contained a Chase Bank debit card, two Visa credit cards and her driver’s license. The Roswell woman said her Capitol One card was charged $1,000 and her United Airlines card was charged $500, adding that the debit card declined.

The officer said the victim told him she canceled the stolen cards and thinks the fraudulent charges will be reversed.

— Hayden Sumlin

Johns Creek football coach Rowell resigns

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek football has an opening at head coach for the third time in four years after Jim Rowell resigned Oct. 27.

The move came days before the Gladiators’ final game of the season, against region rival Chattahoochee. Offensive line coach Nick Brigham served as interim head coach with Johns Creek losing 41-7.

Johns Creek has not secured a point this year, outscored 482-0 by opponents, and is hoping to get on the board against the second-to-last team in region, the

Cougars.

Johns Creek competes in Region 7 of Class 5A alongside Chattahoochee, Lanier, Seckinger, and three top-10 teams in Georgia – Roswell, Gainesville and Milton.

Before their recent dry streak, the Gladiators won region titles in 2016, 2018 and 2019 and were perennial contenders under former head coach Matt Helmerich.

Rowell was the Gladiators’ third coach in three years.

Helmerich left in 2022 to lead the Peachtree Ridge team. Drew Connell replaced him, leading the the Gladia-

tors to a 2-8 season before departing in January 2023.

That’s when the school hired Rowell.

With nearly three decades of coaching experience, Rowell came to Johns Creek as a first-time head coach and longtime former defensive coordinator at Cambridge. He previously served on staff with Alpharetta, Lassiter, Kell, Pope, Chattahoochee and Roswell.

The only team Rowell beat in his Johns Creek tenure was Midtown High, 20-7. Following that Sept. 2023 win, the Gladiators have lost 26 straight games.

After an 0-10 season in 2024, Johns

Creek’s starting quarterback and running back both transferred out and were replaced by a sophomore and a freshman. The Gladiators’ roster last year had 29 seniors, 20 juniors, 25 sophomores and 25 juniors.

This year the list has boasted just one senior and six juniors, with the majority of the team made up of 21 sophomores and 26 freshmen – a 50% decrease overall and 85% drop in upperclassmen.

Johns Creek Athletic Director Kirk Call told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the school will begin searching for a new head coach.

A message to college students, part two

JIM VANDEHEI Guest Columnist

Your intense response to my message to college students last week featured a common refrain:

Loved the different, more optimistic mindset. But what can I personally do to make a bigger, better difference?

Why it matters: The things college kids can do are the same things that all of us of any age can do to think, see and act more optimistically and optimally. I took a crack at 8 things you can do, starting today:

• These aren’t political solutions; they’re personal ones — qualities I and others I admire have seen shine in the most productive, successful and satisfied people we know.

1. Invest in friends. There’s a reason most people who study how to both live long and live happily agree that real, close, deep relationships matter most. Social media is often artificial, airbrushed and empty. Dedicate substantial time to people

who really know and like you. You’ll be able to better understand and even persuade others if you do. Attend church, go to synagogue, pray at your mosque. Host a dinner. Call, don’t text, a friend. Better yet, visit them.

2. Look out. You’ll notice a pattern here: The most vital things you can do transcend you. Look beyond yourself. Think life sucks? Volunteer. Think people are dumb? Read to a kid. Think America is hopeless? Go visit a nursing home and listen to people with decades of life experience. Feel down? Serve food at a homeless shelter. You never hear: “Geez, I regret the time I spent helping others” or “Doing something for someone else makes me feel like crap.”

3. Look out at school and work, too. This is a professional magic trick Mike Allen taught me long ago: People way underestimate how much others will cheer for you or help you because you helped them first, or put them first. You don’t need to be cutthroat or self-focused to be super-successful. You get further — and more — by being more selfless. Try it.

4. Be patriotic-curious. You don’t

need to wear red, white and blue, but explore what makes America great. Read biographies, watch Ken Burns’ documentaries, or listen to history podcasts to understand America’s origin story and evolution. Don’t hide from history — the good or the bad. Learn from it, and you’ll discover that despite its flaws, America’s story is an inspiring one of perseverance, correction and triumph.

5. Be smart. Life’s too short to be clueless. Starting today, you can replace 15 to 30 minutes of doomscrolling with eye-opening. Pick one reputable general news source to get a more panoramic view of your world. Read Axios AM, PM and Finish Line daily for free. This takes 10 to 12 minutes total. If after a month you’re not exponentially better informed, I’ll give you your money back �� . Explore one new podcast per week on Spotify

or Apple to get a sampling of smart people talking about important topics. And sign up for some free newsletters: Bruce Mehlman, whose “Six-Chart Sunday” would be my one Substack on a desert island ... Emily Sundberg, for a knowing, youthful eye on business & culture.

6. Get out, and look up. You can attribute a decent percentage of America’s funk to a pair of interrelated, substantial social changes: People staring at phones ... and staying home alone. The staring and the staying are isolating — and distorting. We’re wired for interaction with both others and nature. Force yourself to unplug the phone, open the door, get out and look up. This takes effort, but eventually forms new habits and changes your life.

7. Nail the basics. There are no hacks, pills, supplements or magical ways to optimize your mind or joy. The formula is clear, indisputable and free: Exercise, eat healthy, sleep well and make friends. The earlier you start, the easier it is, the bigger

See VANDEHEI, Page 20

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Hornets beat Milton to win region title

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Hornets beat 70-year rival Milton on a 48-yard field goal by senior Balint Vorosmarty to boost the Hornets to a 41-39 victory to secure the region title Oct. 31.

The win ended the Eagles’ six-year streak of besting the Hornets. Roswell senior quarterback Trey Smith, who has been generating national buzz both helmet on, rushed for four of his team’s five touchdowns.

Smith ran a regulated offense that kept a comfortable lead over the Eagles for the first half and into the third quarter.

“I give all glory to God for putting us in this position and coming out with that win,” he said. “It feels good knowing that all the work we put in the offseason in the spring and since freshman year, it paid off. It’s a family bond and we’re just playing for our brother next to us. It’s been nine years of blood, sweat and tears together on that field.”

Defensive backs on both teams kept the air game relatively quiet with Smith throwing 12-24 for 115 yards, but his 184 on the ground showed a toughness necessary to push through a motivated Milton team.

Feeling the heat around the corner, the Eagles capitalized on every possible turnover opportunity with four in total – two fumbles, one interception

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and a successful onside kick.

Milton was hit hard by injuries, losing their WR1 and a starting running back in the first quarter. Senior defensive back Lawson Estes displayed major grit that demonstrates just how locked-in these teams are when it comes to this rivalry. Estes suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter but remained in the game and continued to make big plays in critical moments, including the onside kick recovery.

Down 21-13 at the half after two 60-plus-yards rushing touchdowns by senior running back Bentley Hickman, the Eagles came back revived in the third quarter.

Senior receiver Ayden Williams started to heat up with an exceptional grab in tough coverage for an 18-yard touchdown. The Eagles attempted three two-point conversions, nearly connecting on the last one by Jordan Carrasquillo, but all three were unsuccessful.

On the Hornets’ next drive, sophomore Keelan Wonsley logged a 70-yard scoopand-score touchdown for his first of the season. Wonsley also grabbed the Eagles’ only interception of the game in the second quarter, his fifth of the season. The play put Milton within one point of Roswell.

The Hornets responded with their last touchdown of the game and a tough defensive front on the Eagles’ resulting drive.

See HORNETS, Page 23

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WALTON 3, ALPHARETTA 1

Alpharetta falls in state volleyball finals

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — After a dominant first set, the Alpharetta volleyball team couldn’t overcome Walton in three close sets, falling in a GHSA 6A title game that would have made three straight championships.

Despite winning the “popular vote” beating Walton by nine points in the first set and only losing the last three by a total of eight points, the loss was a heartbreaker to multiple seniors who have been getting minutes for two or three years.

Co-head coach Elizabeth Margeson highlighted the leadership provided by the Class of 2026 and said she is very proud of her team even if they didn’t finish the season how they wanted to.

“These are the games you live for, and when they don’t go your way, this is what grows and matures you as an athlete,” she said. “You remember the games where you were right there, and then it slipped through your fingers, and you remember that the next time that you’re there. Our girls have been working really hard all season long, but

From left, seniors Stephanie Payne, Kennedi White, Emerson Petitt, and Audrey Simpson shake hands with Walton prior to the title game at LakePoint Sports Oct. 30. Alpharetta came out strong in the first set but dropped the next three, falling after two straight 6A championships in 2023 and 2024.

I have no doubt that this will only fuel them.”

At practice earlier this week, Margeson said her team would have to remain composed and reduce errors as much as possible to keep up with Walton. Coming off a reverse sweep against North Forsyth in the Final Four, Al-

pharetta would have had to adjust quickly to stave off Walton.

Alpharetta came out hot in the first set, dominating 25-16. They found their stride promptly, with serving aces by seniors Tabby Estes and Kennedi White. White had three straight near the end of the set.

Walton then proved why they should never be counted out, with tough play from right side Simone Searles and outside hitter Addison Contestabile. Attack errors and net violations started to pile up against Alpharetta, but the set stayed close until the 25-23 final.

Down the stretch of the third set, Walton had a more comfortable lead, but Alpharetta stayed on their heels. Unable to take back their lead, the third set fell on Walton’s side 25-21.

The fourth and final set was a nailbiter, with the lead going back and forth. Both teams committed several errors, but it came down to an 8-2 run by Walton to close it out.

Libero Kailey Leonard, a senior headed to play for Tulane next year, said before the match that she felt confident in her team’s ability to three-peat by utilizing adjustments.

Leonard re-classed her sophomore year in the opposite direction of most, originally starting school in the class of 2027. She has been a pillar of the Raiders for three years as the starting libero. Leonard and the six other seniors graduating this spring will be tough to replace for Alpharetta.

This opportunity came at the right time as we are moving only across the street to ensure that we remain a long-term local dining and gathering spot to serve this community.

KELLY WOO, Owner of Three Dollar Cafe

Three Dollar Café to relocate iconic Chastain sports bar

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Three Dollar Cafe is preparing to relocate its iconic Chastain location less than a quarter mile north, and owner Kelly Woo wants the community to know customer service and longevity remain its top priority.

“We love that Three Dollar is a part of multi-generational memories … that is the real magic of the place, and we will continue to be the neighborhood, local sports bar,” Woo said. “I think our loyal longtime customers will be happy to see the familiar atmosphere that we will be incorporating, as well as upgrades to the new location to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.”

After nearly two decades, the relocation gives Three Dollar Cafe an opportunity to refresh its space with an expanded kitchen, provide a more enjoyable dining and sports-watching experience and maintain its service to the Chastain community.

Woo expects to close the beloved sports bar and family-friendly restaurant during the first quarter of 2026 and move to a larger space within the Chastain Market mixed-use development at Windsor Parkway and Roswell Road.

Patrons will need to find parking within Chastain Market, a 21-acre mixed-use development with retail, office, a Trader Joe’s, CVS Pharmacy and luxury apartments at 4600 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

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The main entrance to Three Dollar Cafe’s Chastain location is set to look a lot different next spring with the iconic sports bar moving a few hundred yards north into Sandy Springs’ Chastain Market mixed-use development. The new building is nearly three times as large with higher ceilings and a slightly smaller patio.

The move means Three Dollar Cafe will no longer have a location inside the city of Atlanta. Instead, it will have two inside Sandy Springs with its other eight locations spread across Metro Atlanta.

“After we announced our move, we have had many people reach out with excitement, as well as a bittersweet sentiment,” Woo said. “We too, realize it is an

end of an era, and the rustic, dive bar-like conditions of the current store that are part of the atmosphere will be missed.”

When asked what initiated the relocation inside Sandy Springs, Woo said the current landlord wanted to maintain flexibility for a potential redevelopment. She said only short-term leases have been provided in the past.

“That is a risky way to operate a business not only from a financial stability standpoint, but also to exist at all within the area because if the time came, we knew we would have to leave,” Woo said. “We knew we would want to stay within a one-mile radius to serve our customer base, and the opportunities are limited.”

While the building itself is more than 50 years old, the Chastain location attracts all generations from southern Sandy Springs and north Atlanta.

Young families grab a bite to eat after a practice at Chastain Park’s Northside Youth Organization. Old-timers hang out at the bar and hold court. Young adults meet their friends on the patio when they’re back visiting family.

The whole community piles into the quasi-dive bar any night there is a game on because the combination of atmosphere and food can’t be beat anywhere else.

The Chastain location is just north of Wieuca Road on the border of Atlanta’s North Buckhead neighborhood and the city of Sandy Springs at 4475 Roswell Road.

Three Dollar Cafe plans to move into a free-standing building at Chastain Market vacated by Snooze Eatery, a Denver-based chain specializing in brunch, in April.

Unlike Three Dollar Cafe, Snooze never won over the community and fizzled out.

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“It presented an opportunity to refresh our space with a bigger kitchen for our staff,” Woo said. “Equally as important, we love that it is a larger free-standing space like our existing location, which will allow us to expand our offerings and provide a more enjoyable dining and sports viewing experience, without vacating the immediate area, as customer service and longevity within this community is our top priority.”

When asked what will change after the move, she laid out some pros and cons.

“We will be making upgrades to the patio space to enclose it so that customers will be able to enjoy the space rain or shine,” Woo said. “While the patio is slightly smaller, it is still one of the largest patios in the area and will have nearly the same amount of seats.”

The bar and main dining area is larger than the existing space with high ceilings that help improve viewing experiences for the customers. On the other hand, the Chastain’s location appeal and divey vibe centers around its existing building.

Woo said she isn’t concerned with Kristy and Peter Han running both Sandy Springs locations. The trio is working on ways to honor the old Chastain location at the new one up the road.

“Our managers are the backbone of our Chastain restaurant,” Woo said. “They have created a family-like atmosphere for our customers and are on a first name basis with many of the people that come in to dine. It is amazing the relationships they have built over the past 20 years.”

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Three Dollar Café moved its Buckhead location from its original home at the former Animal Crackers nightclub at Peachtree and Phar roads to the current Chastain location in 2006.

The story of Three Dollar Cafe maps onto the promise of the American Dream. Kelly Woo immigrated from South Korea to the United States in 1979, first settling in Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee.

After graduating, Kelly moved to Metro Atlanta where she met her ex-husband Won Woo. Together they opened the first Three Dollar Cafe in 1983 at 8595 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs’ North End.

“We have always had a great relationship with the City of Sandy Springs,” Kelly said. It is great to see the city growing so much over the past almost 40 years. Since 1983, I have remained a Sandy Springs resident and I am proud of our city.”

After the Woo’s divorce, Kelly maintained ownership of the Sandy Springs locations, which are called Chastain and Dunwoody.

The Dunwoody location is actually in the City of Sandy Springs along Roswell Road between Hightower Trail and Hope Road. It’s the original restaurant that Kelly and Won Woo opened.

As for the Chastain location, Kelly said she thinks it’s the beginning of a new chapter but in the same book.

“Our customers and staff are like family to us, which made it a priority for us to stay within the community,” Kelly said. “This opportunity came at the right time as we are moving only across the street to ensure that we remain a long-term local dining and gathering spot to serve this community.”

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As the air turns crisp and twinkling lights begin to frame porches and shop windows, Johns Creek transforms into something truly special, a place where community spirit shines as brightly as the holiday décor.

For many longtime residents, this season is a reminder of what makes Johns Creek feel like home. It’s not just the elegant neighborhoods, award-win-

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A citizen makes a difference – Larry Chadwick, his house and store

When Larry and Sandra Chadwick donated the McConnell-Chadwick House to the City of Milton earlier this year, local newspapers covered the generous gift of one of the oldest and most historic houses in North Fulton. Today’s column will focus on the background story.

The McConnell-Chadwick House is on Arnold Mill Road in Milton near the Cherokee County line. It was built between the late 1830s and 1840 by

Brig. Gen. Eli James McConnell (18011861). It was one of the first homes in the original Cherokee County and architecturally significant due to its Greek Revival design.

McConnell also built and operated the area's first commercial flour and cornmeal mill on the nearby Little River, where flowing water powered the operation.

Eli McConnell was one of the largest landowners in early Milton County. Estimates of his total land range from 3,000 to 3,500 acres in the Hickory Flat/Crabapple/Milton area. Much of his land consisted of portions of land lots originally granted in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery.

He served as a State Senator where he promoted the establishment of Milton County. He acted as Governor George Troup’s agent and moved into Cherokee territory to sell seized Cherokee possessions and possibly property after the 1838 Trail of Tears Cherokee removal. He was authorized to mediate conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers, and he helped found the town of Hickory Flat, which played an important role in early Cherokee County.

McConnell's title of brigadier general was not due to service in the Army. As a commissioned officer in the Georgia State Militia system, he commanded a brigade in Cherokee County. In pre-Civil War Georgia, community leaders were sometimes given the title of colonel or general, especially members of local militias or other significant community activists.

After McConnell's death in 1861, his wife, Savilla Charles Garrison McConnell (1804-1863), inherited the property. Records suggest that in the late 1800s, her heirs sold the house to Givens White Arnold (1825-1901). Subsequently, the property passed down through the Arnold and Chamblee families, including Sylvestus Chamblee (1858-1944). Larry remembers that Sylvestus performed Sacred Harp singing on the front porch. Larry notes, "My dad was the first Chadwick to own the property, which he bought from Sylvestus's heirs. Dad fixed it up and put two apartments in it and rented them out."

The population of Arnold Mill was never more than a few hundred. The

community consisted of a sawmill, cotton gin, blacksmith's shop, general store, post office (from 1883-1903), one- or two-room schools, and steamdriven grist mill. "My dad operated the mill and would grind farmers' cornmeal on Saturdays," says Larry. "My grandfather, William Washington Chadwick (1887-1950), owned most businesses. Dad worked for him. Poultry was big business. We hauled live chickens to Atlanta and sold them to kosher shops. Each shop had a qualified kosher chicken slaughterer."

Local historian Connie Mashburn's father, Ed, had part ownership in a poultry business on Peachtree Street in downtown Buckhead. Larry says, "Dad sold Ed chickens every time Dad went to the market."

Early 19th-century maps refer to Arnold Mill as Troy. This was a time when small communities adopted classical names like Troy, Rome or Athens. Troy may have been adopted to show a sense of pride.

In 1914, Sylvestus Chamblee opened a general store across the road from the McConnell property. Following Sylvestus's death, the property, including the house and store, went to his daughter, Mamie Chamblee Chadwick (1892-1952), wife of William Washington Chadwick. After Mamie's death, the house, store and land passed to her son Aubrey Thomas Chadwick (1913-1983), who was married to Ruby Norton (1911-1996), and then to their two sons, Larry and Jerold.

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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!

LAST IS FIRST

1. Like a busybody. Hank ___ Copland. Tropical fruit.

2. Sandy ___Quaid.

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3. Failure. River to the Rio Grande. Sir Walter ___Glenn.

4. Anne ___Lovejoy. Bout ender. Stand-offish.

5. Gusto. Clumsy person. Christopher ___Bridges

6. Elton ____Lithgow. Kind of passage. Clunker.

7. Little wriggler. Dean ____ Scorsese. Wax-coated cheese.

1. Like a busybody. Hank ___ Copland. Tropical fruit

2. Sandy ___ Quaid. Sad. Ticket part

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3. Failure. River to the Rio Grande. Sir Walter ___ Glenn

4. Anne ___ Lovejoy Bout ender. Stand-offish.

5. Gusto. Clumsy person. Christopher ___ Bridges

6. Elton ___ Lithgow. Kind of passage. Clunker

7. Little wriggler. Dean ___ Scorsese. Wax-coated cheese.

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Every year, the club sponsors more than 30 projects. The projects include local ones such as planting daffodils for cancer awareness in Johns Creek, picking up trash and preparing literacy kits.

Members also have ventured far out of the country to places like India where they provided milk to new mothers, and Puerto Rico, where they rebuilt roofs on homes.

They also support organizations and foundations, such as Norcross Cooperative Ministries, The Place, United Way, No Longer Bound, Paul Harris Society and Polio Plus.

Bob Scott, co-president, said that work has created a legacy that all members can be proud of.

“You look at the 30 different projects we do every year, and we're covering the gamut,” said Bob Scott, co-president.

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Arthur Holst, club co-president, addresses Johns Creek Rotary Club members during an Oct. 27 meeting.

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the impact. You don’t need Whole Foods or fancy gyms or ergonomic beds. If you eat healthy, work out, try to sleep eight hours, and make and keep friends, you vastly increase your chances of living better and making a bigger difference in society.

8. Get in the game. This point resonated with readers who wrote in about the column, so I’m reupping it with a little edge: Whining without any action stops today. It’s weak, wasted energy, sapping your ability to cope or change things. Commit yourself to doing your small part to making things better, whether it’s at school, work or home. You will find this mindset is contagious for you — and others around you. Beats the heck out of wallowing.

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was a farmer during the week and gave haircuts on the storefront porch on Saturdays.

During these turbulent times, we would like to highlight the continued courage and commitment of everyone who works in the health care, law enforcement, childcare, food service and utility sectors. We are extremely grateful.

DEATH NOTICES

Michael Ewing, 75, of Roswell, passed away on October 22, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gary Fay, 74, of Roswell, passed away on October 22, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Bobby Hood, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away on October 21, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Charles McNichols, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away on October 21, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Seton McRae, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away on October 19, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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The store, now gone, was a leisurely place, a country store that local folks relied on for much of their needs. Larry is the fourth generation of the Chadwick family to own the store. He remembers old-timers sitting on sacks of potatoes on the porch discussing their crops and local politics. The store sold feed, seed, fertilizer, harnesses for horses and mules, plows, tools — everything a farmer needed. One of the salesmen

Vinay Patel, 50, of Roswell, passed away on October 17, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Marvin Whitmire, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away on October 27, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Michael Wright, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away on October 23, 2025. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Celebrated columnist Celestine Sibley was a regular customer. She loved Aubrey and Ruby Chadwick and their son, Larry, as evidenced by the many columns she wrote about the store. She once wrote in the Atlanta Constitution, "Everyone needs a Chadwick's ... it's a place you go to for tractor parts or an iron skillet. But it is also the place you go to for news, neighborliness and ... sociability."

Larry attended Northwestern Elementary School and Milton High School, where he was president of the Student Council. A star athlete, Larry lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track. After graduating in 1959, he attended Southern Polytechnic University in Chamblee, an affiliate of Georgia Tech. After graduation, he took over management of the Chadwick Store. In the early 1970s, while still managing the store, he joined Cobb EMC, where he served on the board from 1982 to 2012, including 24 years as chairman. Under his leadership, Cobb EMC became one of the largest electric cooperatives in the United States, serving more than 190,000 customers.

Thanks to Joan Borzilleri for her help with this column.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@ bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

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They could transport inmates to Fulton County’s downtown jail, which was at the center of a federal civil rights investigation, potentially impeding local probation programs, or they could reopen the facility under city management.

Alpharetta City Council members opted for the latter, approving $1.6 million to operate the facility for eight months.

Mayor Jim Gilvin said in August he thought Alpharetta police officials were up for the job of opening and running their own jail.

“By God, Alpharetta does things well,” Gilvin said previously. “While I’m sorry we are having to incur costs, I know damn well Alpharetta is going to run that jail better than it’s been run in the last 20 years. That is what our people deserve.”

On Oct. 27, officials celebrated the near completion of that vision with the tour of the jail, weeks ahead of its planned opening. The police department has gone without a jail in Alpharetta since the sheriff’s office’s closure of it on Sept. 1.

Police Chief Trent Lindgren and top department officials led council members and other notable figures through the jail, showcasing its facilities and renovations. They also invited the visitors to sample a table laid out with foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner to be offered to inmates.

Lindgren, who was sworn in in early September as part of a city leadership reorganization, said the jail has remained his priority.

“There are some things that I would want to do, but ultimately this is the most important thing for the citizens and for the officers that I can be working on right now,” Lindgren said.

The sheriff’s office turned over the building in fair shape, but decades of use had left their mark, the police chief said. Clayton County inmates repainted the walls, covering years of graffiti and wear and tear at a cost of $300 per day.

During the tour, the faint smell of fresh paint still lingered through its many rooms.

“We knew that when we wanted to open it back up, we wanted to make sure that it was a proper reflection of Alpharetta,” Lindgren said.

Running a jail involves a lot, and police officials have had to learn fast the ins and outs of safely keeping arrested people under city care, he said.

“There literally is everything from locks on the doors all the way up to having to purchase refrigerators for food,” he said.

In developing protocols and standards, Alpharetta police have sometimes called on the expertise of their newly hired

jail staff, some of whom come with considerable experience at other facilities.

In total, the jail will employ 15 staff members. The city has hired or selected candidates for all positions and expects to be fully staffed when it opens.

Lagerbloom said a review of records shows the jail held about 15 inmates most days. The city-run jail will have 72 beds, leaving ample opportunity to enter into agreements with other cities and law enforcement departments.

Contracts to house other municipalities’ inmates could allow the city to considerably subsidize operations although Lagerbloom said he expects it will be unlikely to generate revenue.

“The goal is to run it as close to breaking even as we can,” the city administrator said. “Jails naturally don't turn profits.”

Lagerbloom said he anticipates the city will begin to look at contracts with other cities by the end of the year.

Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, who was present during the tour, said the opportunity for his city to send its inmates to Alpharetta again could be a “huge benefit.”

He said he expects the council to discuss a potential agreement by midNovember. Currently, those arrested for serious crimes in Johns Creek are sent to Fulton County’s downtown Rice Street jail.

“It is much more convenient. It keeps our officers back on the streets in Johns Creek, rather than spending a day going to Fulton County,” he said. “It's also just better for any of our residents that may be arrested.”

Officials agreed the prospect of Alpharetta opening and running its own jail represents the start of a promising new era in local criminal justice. And many residents have told council members they support the decision,

At left, Alpharetta and Johns Creek officials listen to a presentation during a tour of Alpharetta’s new jail Oct. 27. See more photos at appenmedia.com

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which will avoid sending locals to Fulton County’s facilities, Lagerbloom said.

But the reopening of the jail also carries a special resonance for the city administrator, who once worked as a jailer there when he was 18. Now 50, he recalled late nights spent there at the start of his public service career and looked forward to the city restarting a facility it has not managed since the 1990s.

“It truly is a full circle,” he said.

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An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on October 23, 2025, for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine and Distilled Spirits

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After a turnover on downs, Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty, who won the Marines “Great American Rivalries” MVP Award for the game, kicked his first field goal of the night, a 30-yard warmup to put the Hornets up 38-27.

Hickman then responded with his third rushing touchdown of the night, racking up 256 yards over 29 carries. The Hornets didn’t get a chance to strike back – Milton senior Lawson Estes refused to go down easy to Roswell and came out with the onside kick.

Eagles quarterback Ben Halevi then threw his second touchdown of the game for 17 yards to Aedyn Meintzer. Halevi went 10-22 for 143 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

With their first lead of the game and less than two minutes left on the clock, the Eagles put up their biggest defensive

stand of the game to keep Roswell out of the red zone.

Unable to convert on a third down, the Hornets were forced to kick a 48-yard field goal with 45 seconds remaining. Vorosmarty, a Georgia State commit, was good for it even in tough circumstances.

The time left on the clock wasn’t enough for the Eagles to make it to field goal range.

Both teams came in expecting a physical game, with a region title up for grabs for the Hornets and playoff homefield advantage in the air for the Eagles.

Milton linebacker Tristan Lester said at practice before the game that his team had cleaned up mistakes since their loss to Gainesville and are focusing on enhancing communication among the defense.

“We’ve gotta put the blinders on, we know how big of a game this is,” he said. “We know how deep this rivalry goes, since I was eight years old. This one is personal.”

Eagles head coach Ben Reaves said

their third loss of the season will be the charm and the team is staying the course on their goal of making it back to the Benz for a third straight title.

“We just have to carry on the underdog, ‘rogue warrior’ mantra,” he said. “The kids kept playing hard, and we flipped the mindset at halftime and they made plays to keep us in the game. I believe in this team, I truly think they’re gonna come back and fight.”

Roswell running back Nick Peal posted 156 yards and one touchdown, moving the chains seven times and assisting his quarterback with additional first downs off play action.

The Hornets defense put on a show to quiet a Milton team that outscored opponents 286-88 through nine games, including two losses.

Multi-year starters such as defensive end Josh Emerson and linebacker Brody Duffy, who is No. 3 in tackles in Class 5A with 113 prior to facing off against the Eagles, have turned the Hornets defense into its best form in years.

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Duffy recorded 17 tackles, 14 solo, against Walton and a season-high 21 tackles with 15 solo against Seckinger. He has yet to commit to where he will play college football.

Sophomore defensive back Christian English pulled down Roswell’s only interception of the game in the second quarter on the third snap of an Eagles drive.

Roswell head coach Jonathan Thompson reflected on the team’s earlier adversity in games against Buford, Walton and Gainesville and how those matches prepared them to face off against Milton.

He said having to call a timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty right before the game-winning field goal was no issue for his top-notch kicker.

“I’m not counting [the years since we’ve beat Milton], I’m counting on this team and betting on them every day of the week,” he said. “Because of the way they go to work and the way they love each other, they’ve preached brotherhood since I got here. There’s no freezing [Vorosmarty], he’s got ice in his veins.”