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Candidates share love of Milton, vision for future at forum By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The three candidates vying for the District 1/Post 1 Milton City Council seat faced-off at a forum at St. Aidan’s Church Tuesday, Oct. 12. The post is currently held by Peyton Jamison, who is running unopposed for mayor. Attorney Adam D’Anella, small business owner Andrea Verhoff and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member Jami Tucker are competing for the spot on the City Council. During the forum, the candidates discussed zoning, public safety and the different relationships Milton has with its businesses, residents and surrounding municipalities.

Each candidate shared an appreciation for Milton’s “way of life,” citing the city’s rural layout and its heavily residential-based environment. The most recent U.S. Census data shows that Milton grew from nearly 33,000 residents in 2010 to just over 41,000 residents in 2020. All three candidates said they would work to encourage manageable growth while still enforcing zoning regulations which limit high-density development. “Everyone I’ve talked to going door to door is extremely concerned about overdevelopment,” Tucker said. “I think it’s really important to be good at working with developers as well as working with the landowners. If you can incentiv-

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Future of education sales tax rests in the hands of voters By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA, Ga. — With early voting underway, Fulton County voters are deciding whether to extend a 1-cent education sales tax to fund $1.2 billion in renovations and other needs in the school system over the next five

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years. On the ballot alongside the choice for mayors and council members is the question of whether to continue the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for education for a sixth, 5-year term.

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Milton City Council candidates for the District 1/Post 1 seat deliver opening statements at a forum hosted at St. Aidan’s Church on Oct. 12. From left, Adam D’Anella, Jami Tucker and Andrea Verhoff.

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MILTON, Ga. — A tire shop owner on Oct. 8 reported that one of his ex-employees stole thousands of dollars worth of business from him. The owner of 9 North Tire along Ga. 9 said the suspect, a 43-year-old Cumming man, was a longtime worker for the shop. The owner told officers the man began offering customers discounted rates for repairs if they paid him in cash on the side. The suspect didn’t fill out a work order for the repairs and pocketed the cash, then charged a third-party vendor. The owner suspected the scheme

MILTON, Ga. — Police arrested a Stockbridge man early Oct. 8 after finding him in a stolen car along Windward Parkway. While doing business checks at a retail center just after 12:15 a.m., officers found a Chevy Camaro with Arizona plates parked behind the stores. The car was reported stolen out of Phoenix. Police found Kevin Maurice Haynes, 47, sitting in the backseat of the car with a woman. Officers called the car’s

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Drug & DUI arrests John R. Ray, 37, of Ardsley Run, Canton, was arrested Oct. 6 on Hopewell Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Dane Skaric, 54, of Morris Road, Milton, was arrested Oct. 8 on Morris Road for possession of schedule II controlled substance, driving while license suspended or revoked and wanted person located. John Robert Hyland, 24, of Sweet Briar Court, Milton, was arrested Oct. 8 on New Providence Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. registered owner, who confirmed that it had been stolen. Police then arrested Haynes and charged him with theft by bringing stolen property into state.

Alpharetta man charged with human trafficking By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man is accused of sex trafficking a 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 23-year-old Nicholas Fernandez in Athens-Clarke County on Aug. 31 at the University of Georgia, where he is a student at the Terry College of Business. Fernandez was charged with kidnapping, statutory rape, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and trafficking of persons for labor or servitude (sex trafficking of a minor) in both Athens-Clarke and Cook counties. He is currently being held without bond at the Athens-Clarke County Jail. The investigation began April 16, 2020, when the Sparks Police Department in Cook County requested the GBI to assist with a missing person’s case. The investigation led agents to Ches-

tertown, Kent County, Maryland, where a 14-year-old girl was found hiding in a crawl space under the home of 50-yearold Brady Alan Hart. After further investigation, agents said they linked Fernandez as Hart’s associate. According to the Kent County News, Fernandez and Hart are accused of transporting the young girl to locations in Cook and Athens-Clarke counties for labor or servitude. The newspaper also reported on Sept. 29 that Hart told police he had met the girl online about a year and a half earlier. In a statement of probable cause, Hart said he had traveled to Georgia at least two other times to see the girl and had picked her up in April 2020 “at her request.” Hart allegedly told police he knew the girl had run away because he had been in contact with her since she left home, according to the newspaper. Most recently, Hart was arrested in

Kent County on Sept. 8 and charged with enticing a minor, kidnapping, interstate interference with custody, two counts of trafficking of persons for labor or servitude (sex trafficking of a minor) and two counts of enticing a minor in Cook and AthensClarke counties. He was extradited to the Cook County Jail late last month. Hart had been arrested in connection to the case about a year and a half ago but was later released on bond. Fernandez was also arrested in Cook County on July 21 for conspiracy to commit interstate interference with custody, interference with custody and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. At this point in the investigation, the GBI said, only one victim has been identified. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI’s Regional Office in Douglas at 912-389-4103 or the Sparks Police Department at 229-546-8211.

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Members of the Cambridge High School FFA tour the grounds of the historic log cabin in Alpharetta to see what their predecessors had accomplished with hard work and fortitude some 87 years ago. The young teacher soon learned the cabin had been built by Milton High School FFA students as a project during the Great Depression. After serving time as a community gathering spot for dances and other events, the building fell into disrepair. By the time Thomas arrived on campus in 1971, it was in bad shape. “There were no front doors on the cabin, there were no windows on the cabin, they’d all been broken out,” he said. A couple of years later, with the nation’s bicentennial looming, Thomas partnered with others in the community to secure grants to rescue the building. The work included students and their

parents helping replace the windows, roof, doors and repair the ceiling. The restoration served its purpose for a while, but time continued to take a toll on the building, hastened by the relocation of the high school to what is now the City of Milton in 2005. By 2017, the structure had sunk to near junk when Fulton County Schools announced plans to level the entire site to make way for the new Innovation Academy. That’s when members of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society launched efforts to save the building.

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JAMI TUCKER HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO PROTECT MILTON “Our city council has a responsibility to you to stand up and protect our unique values and community in Milton. ”

Jami Tucker is the only candidate currently serving the City of Milton now.

Jami was appointed by the Mayor and continues to serve on the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and she actively works to protect our city’s unique quality of life.

Jami Tucker proudly protected our country and freedoms as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Jami also completed the Citizens’ Policy Academy, is a trained Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, and strongly supports our local police and fire departments.

Jami Tucker knows how to engage the community and build consensus.

Jami has previously led a 500-member organization in fighting a high density development, and successfully defeated a county-wide $100 million annual tax increase. She earned her MBA in Finance at Northwestern University and has over 20 years of financial planning and budget analysis experience. Jami Tucker has been married to her husband Brett for 23 years and have3 children. Their family rescues senior dogs and enjoys outdoor activities and sports.

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Rapid transit on Ga. 400 remains state’s priority By DAVID PENDERED Saporta Report NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Georgia’s commitment to bus rapid transit operating in express lanes on Ga. 400, north of I-285, has not waned, although the state has suspended the express lane construction project because of costs, according to the state’s express lane administrator. “The project scope is not changing,” Tim Matthews, express lane administrator for the Georgia Department of Transportation, said during an Oct. 7 meeting of the board of the ATL, the state entity that oversees transit in metro Atlanta. Progress on of the project has been halted, for at least a month, while GDOT reviews the project’s scope in consultation with the private sector, Matthews said. The project was scheduled for substantial completion by Aug. 6, 2027, according to a list of milestones in an executive summary. It’s too soon to predict a new schedule, according to Matthews’ presentation. The state Transportation Board had determined the project had become too expensive, Matthews said. The board opted to reject the remaining proposal, cancel the procurement process, and send the overall project back for review by GDOT planners, Matthews said.

The scope of the project remains a corridor of express lanes stretching along Ga. 400 from MARTA’s North Springs Station to a site in Forsyth County located about 0.9 miles north of McFarland Road. Direct bus rapid transit access is planned at four points along this stretch of roadway, according to a map of the project. The next step is to go back to the market and determine other options for building the project, Matthews said. GDOT intends to ask the private sector for its input on how best to move the project forward, Matthews said. GDOT’s questions will track along the lines of: “‘What are you looking for?’ to help us re-procure this project,” Matthews said. “We want to hear from them. All options are on the table.” The private sector may come forward with a set of recommendations that are new to the project, Matthews said. “We think the scope is the right scope when it comes to BRT, But developers could say, ‘I can give you these, many more things,’ to bring more value….” Matthews said. A central purpose of the express lanes is to accommodate BRT in a fastgrowing region of metro Atlanta. GDOT’s hope is that more commuters will leave

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Plans to add express lanes to Ga. 400 have been sidetracked for the near future. their vehicle behind and ride BRT if the buses’ on-time reliability were improved by using the less-congested express lanes. BRT could be operated by MARTA and other transit providers. The construction price of this project had been estimated in the range of $1.3 billion as recently as June, when GDOT sought public comment on the current executive summary of the construction project. Projects priced above $1 billion are beyond the capacity of GDOT to build and finance, Matthews said. Access to private capital is among the reasons Georgia has embraced the concept of partnering with entities that can design, build and finance big road jobs.

GDOT has used the public-private partnership model for at least a decade and announced in June an expansion of the concept. The private partner will be in charge of road maintenance, in exchange for a contract that could extend for 50 years. The pilot project is to be the express lanes to be built in the I-285 corridor. Details are still be assembled. The concept is to replace the planned one-lane express lane with two-lane express lanes for portions of the I-285 from I-20 to I-85 on the east and I-20 to I-75 on the west. The segment in between these areas already was programmed at two lanes in each direction, according to GDOT. This article was originally published on SaportaReport.com.

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North Fulton Feed and Seed moves to new location By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON — Alan Jessie, president of North Fulton Feed and Seed, set up shop along Ga. 9 in Milton in 1998. For many in the area, it became the go-to place for pet food, equine feed and hay, chicken and livestock feed as well as farm, seeds and garden supplies. But with the recent widening of Ga. 9, Jessie decided to sell his property and move elsewhere. He closed the store on Sept. 15 after doing business in Milton for over two decades. The store reopened at 5490 Atlanta Hwy. in Alpharetta – about four miles down the road – on Oct. 8. Despite the move, North Fulton Feed and Seed continues to be the only store in the Alpharetta-Milton area where folks can buy hay, feed and other supplies for horses. “We are the only game in town as far as all that,” Jessie said. So far, the community has been “thrilled to death” about the store’s new location, especially because it is more accessible and has more square footage than the other store, meaning it can carry more items. However, Jessie said it was important for him to stay in the area. “We’ve always done great business with the Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell communities,” he said. “We’re a family-owned store and continue to build on the business – absolutely enjoy every minute of it. There’s nothing else like it. It is a true ag store.” Jessie’s fiancé acts as the manager of the store. His son also serves

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North Fulton Feed and Seed opened its new location at 5490 Atlanta Hwy. in Alpharetta on Oct. 8.

Alan Jessie, president of North Fulton Feed and Seed, said he is excited about his store’s new location in Alpharetta because it will be “bigger and better.”

as CEO and his daughter runs all the bookkeeping. Jessie said some of their employees have been working at North Fulton Feed and Seed for over 20 years and are considered family. “We love the community,” Jessie said. “And I would like for everybody to come see us at the new location. We’re going to be bigger and better than we were.” There are two other North Fulton Feed and Seed stores in the area. One is located in Ball Ground and the other in Gainesville. Jessie said there will be a grand opening at the new location in Alpharetta soon. For more information or updates, visit northfultonfeedandseed.com or North Fulton Feed and Seed on Facebook.

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A place where learning is contagious Brought to you by – King’s Ridge Christian School King’s Ridge Christian School is a very special place. But, among our strengths, there are many things that set us apart. First, it is a place of great intellectual activity and academic rigor. We seek to be the best in the world at providing a Christian college-preparatory program for students in grades Pre-K – 12, teaching students to view all learning through a Biblical template. Second, we have a passion to bring every student into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while equipping our students to do with excellence all that God has called them to do. From our founding in 2001 until now, our enduring mission has been to be a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and

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Inspiring future global citizens and innovative leaders Brought to you by – High Meadows School There is no place like High Meadows School. Since 1973, High Meadows students in Pre-K through 8th grade have learned through experiential, immersive educational opportunities offered both in the school’s spacious, lightfilled classrooms and across 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. High Meadows School’s progressive curriculum is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves. High Meadows lower years classrooms offer low student-teacher ratios in which instruction emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Program for students in preschool through fifth grade. High Meadows School’s accomplished and experienced faculty lead each student on this journey. Through interac-

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When a crisis is a catalyst Brought to you by — Alex Bragg, Teaching and Learning Specialist at Woodward Academy When the pandemic appeared, it came suddenly. One week, things were as normal. The next, our students and teachers were all remote, everyone separated to ensure safety amid the danger and uncertainty. We were fortunate at Woodward Academy in having a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, which ensured that students already were equipped technologically. We also already had in place a remote learning plan for the potential of inclement weather—we just didn’t expect this plan would need to be active for months. The biggest challenge was changing quickly while the needs of physical distancing meant that we couldn’t even gather together as faculty. This was a huge challenge for me because we were up against the clock to get our teachers properly trained on Zoom and other tools that would be necessary for engaging students remotely, and I wasn’t able to see them all at once to do this. As educators, it’s no secret that there are days things don’t always go as planned in our lessons, and that sometimes we must be flexible. This became an everyday reality for us in those early weeks. Having to teach in a fully remote environment added an additional layer for us in terms of our instructional planning. Yes, we needed to focus on the academic piece of our planning, but we also had to work even harder to identify ways to engage students and maintain our positive relationships with them in this type of setting so our students still felt connected and a part of our community. I spent much of my work this summer researching a variety of instructional methods to plan for all scenarios. One thing I focused on with both my remote and hybrid model research was assessment. We knew from the spring that assessment was one of our biggest challenges in a remote setting, and it allowed us to begin exploring alternative authentic assessments, including project-based learning. With the future pointing to a hybrid model, we and other schools

are relying on technology such as the Owl Camera. The 360-degree view (as well as other views) of the classroom it provides, has been great for allowing remote learners to feel as though they are in the classroom with their teacher and peers. Because it also picks up voices and moves with the voice speaking, it has allowed remote students to easily interact with their peers as well. This global pandemic will shape the future of education. I think if there is one thing we have learned through this, it’s that there is no replacement for a great teacher. Yes, we can use technology to facilitate learning from anywhere, but our students thrive off of connection and the relationships they build with their teachers and others in the classroom. There is greater work to be done, but I personally hope to see a push for less standardized testing in the future and more of an emphasis on real-world learning and the resources needed to build equitable schools. The pandemic has provided opportunities for us to rethink our curricula, instructional design, and assessments. Having to teach remotely or in a hybrid model requires the use of technological tools to support collaboration, and it provides a stronger need for more authentic, 21st century lesson design. Teachers have had to rethink their instructional design to include technology and innovative ways to engage students like never before. This has opened a world of possibilities for our teachers and curricula, and I only see this continuing to have a positive impact on our students. www.woodward.edu Alex Bragg is a teaching and learning specialist in the Upper School and, when the pandemic struck in the spring, that role took on a new dimension: rapidly shifting Woodward to an all-virtual educational model. We spoke to her about that experience, and about the lessons that were learned and applied to this fall semester, in which classes are conducted concurrently for in-person students and those who choose to learn virtually.

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Providing an exceptional college preparatory program since 1976 Brought to you by – Saint Francis School Saint Francis School is a SACS/SAIS accredited, independent, non-profit, nonsectarian college preparatory school founded in 1976. The mission of Saint Francis School is to provide a college preparatory program to students with diverse academic ability in a structured environment that is challenging and supportive. Kindergarten – 8th grades are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47-acre Alpharetta campus. The school’s commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-toteacher ratio, and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allows students to enjoy success in academic areas and develop the self-confidence necessary to be successful in college. Curriculum offerings include AP, Honors, Traditional and Support classes. With a 100% acceptance rate to college and with the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, to small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes. Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education Classroom, utilizing laptops in grades 4 – 12. Specialized reading programs offered include Fundations®, Wilson Reading System®, Just Words® and supplemental support from Cars® and Stars® Reading Comprehension. Sports are offered at both the middle and high school (GHSA) including football, soccer, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, softball, volleyball and equestrian. For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 56 (Grades 1– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www.saintfrancisschools.com.

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Those are the words of Mill Springs Academy’s founder, Tweetie L. Moore, and the words that Mill Springs administration, faculty, and staff continue to live by today. Founded in 1981, Mill Springs provides a valuesbased college preparatory program for students with ADHD and learning differences. Mill Springs’ school-wide Community Structure encourages students to participate in their own education by teaching self-advocacy, social problem-solving skills, and how to forge their own path. Our small class sizes allow teachers to provide each student with individualized instruction. Our highly skilled faculty and counselors provide academic rigor on all levels, from kindergarten through 12, in a supportive, nurturing environment. Mill Springs Academy also offers students a wide variety of opportunities outside the core curriculum. Mill Springs’ fine arts program encourages students to explore their creativity through painting, sculpture, set design, music, performance, and more.

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At Pinecrest Academy, Catholic education is a mission Brought to you by - Pinecrest Academy Pinecrest Academy is a Pre-K3 through 12, college preparatory Catholic school, providing an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering personalized attention in a Christ-centered environment. Pinecrest’s mission is to form Christian leaders who will transform society. Our Core Values of Charity, Humility, Excellence, and Mission provide the framework for accomplishing this mission. Implementing the Integral Formation educational philosophy, we form the intellectual, human, spiritual and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Recognizing the parent as the primary educator of the child, Pinecrest’s mission embraces the entire family. The school provides a safe, moral, and spiritual environment, leading to

positive peer groups and joyful, caring, confident students. Founded in 1993, Pinecrest has touched the lives of many families who share values and the vision of a virtue-based education. Pinecrest has been recognized as a School of Excellence by the Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School Honor Roll since 2007. Pinecrest’s High School is the #1 Catholic High School in Georgia, according to Niche, and has been named “Best Private School” in Forsyth County for seven consecutive years. Pinecrest is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and is affiliated with the Georgia Independent School Association, National Catholic Education Association and National Consultants for Education. For more information, visit www. pinecrestacademy.org or call 770-8884477.

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Education with a Christ-centered, Biblical worldview Brought to you by - Covenant Christian Academy Covenant Christian Academy, located in the South Forsyth/North Fulton area, partners with Christian families to provide an academically excellent education that approaches every discipline from a Christcentered, biblical worldview. The community at Covenant has a unique family feel designed to strengthen students’ faith and develop hearts that love to learn about God’s creation. Our teachers love their students, and seek to build genuine trusting relationships with each student and family. As a covenant school serving Christian families, a vibrant and united Christian community is present among our families. CCA offers classes in grades K4-12. Elementary grades build a strong foundation for academic success as students grow in a loving, Christ-centered environment. Middle school students build important study skills, social development, and foundations for future success. High school students are challenged with a rigorous academic program including a variety of course offerings including many AP classes. Students who attend CCA regularly outperform local, state, and national test scores, and our graduates experience great success at the college level. Covenant believes that every student has been specially gifted by our Creator with a unique set of strengths, abilities, and challenges. Small class sizes and our loving environment allow students to thrive

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Education: Continued from Page 1 The education SPLOST tacks on a one-percent sales tax on all purchases in the county, with revenues divided between the Fulton County School System and Atlanta City Schools based on enrollment. Fulton County School Board President Julia Bernath said the 1-percent sales tax for education is paid by everyone who spends money in the county, and not just the residents. “The value [of SPLOST] means the burden of keeping up the school district does not fall solely on homeowners,” Bernath said. “Anyone who chooses to shop in Fulton County is supporting our schools.” Fulton County Schools is projected to receive $1.2 billion in SPLOST funds over the five-year cycle ending in June 2027 should the measure pass. The SPLOST has been the primary source of revenue for the district’s capital program since 1997 when the General Assembly approved the local funding mechanism. Prior to that, new construction and other capital needs were paid for by bonds and borrowing. The current SPLOST “sunsets” on June 30, 2022. If approved, tax collections for the new SPLOST will begin the following day. Funds used for Capital Plan 2027 Last spring, the Fulton County School Board approved the $1.2 billion Capital Plan 2027 which provides a blueprint for the district’s most pressing needs over the next five years. The plan was built around projected SPLOST revenues. A comprehensive assessment of all facilities in the district was completed last year by the school district to establish priorities in the Capital Plan.

“This project list is inclusive of every grade level, elementary, middle and high,” said Noel Maloof, chief operations officer for Fulton County Schools. “It spans the entire district.” Evaluators looked at everything outside and inside the schools, from the buildings to buses to “behind the scenes” functions like air conditioning and roofs that keep the buildings safe and operational, Maloof said. The bulk of the $1.2 billion Capital Plan through 2027 is focused on bringing all schools up to acceptable standards. The facility assessment showed about 29 of the district’s 100 schools are in “very poor to fair” condition. In the North Fulton region, the plan includes a hard look at Holcomb Bridge and Haynes Bridge middle schools. This could result in either replacement or reconfigurations of these older underpopulated schools, or the potential conversion to K-8 academies. If voters reject the sales tax, the district must find alternate sources of revenue, including a millage increase, Maloof said, because the projects are critical. Only items contained in the Capital Plan 2027, and approved by voters, can be funded through SPLOST proceeds, according to state law. This prevents school districts from redirecting SPLOST funds after approved by voters. Since first approved by Fulton County voters in in 1997, the education sales tax has raised nearly $2.5 billion for the Fulton County School System. The 1-cent sales tax has allowed the system to fund capital programs, including new schools, without borrowing money. In January, the Fulton County School System paid off its last remaining bond, which was issued in 1998. In the North Fulton region, 20 schools have been built, or replaced, with SPLOST funding since 1997.

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Candidates: Continued from Page 1 ize them and build these larger lots, it’s gonna keep the Milton brand in-tact.” Verhoff echoed the sentiment, specifically arguing in favor of 3-to-5-acre lot minimums in the zoning code. “It keeps the rural character of our community in place,” Verhoff said. “It’s also very advantageous for developers. We can market larger homes and larger land lots and bring in quality families into Milton.” D’Anella suggested that the city should look into implementing growth boundaries around developments before considering making lot size changes to the zoning code. He said that changing the code now would put the property rights of some landowners who have or want single-acre lots in Milton at risk. “That alleviates the issue of overdevelopment,” D’Anella said. “You’re developing certain things in those areas, and with the … growth boundaries, that solidifies those areas, and that keeps from sewer extension and other overdevelopment of areas.” All candidates said public safety should remain a priority for the city. D’Anella said that while he thinks the current setup of the police department and the allocation of officers and

resources is sufficient, that might need to be revisited and bolstered as the city grows. Tucker spoke about reinvigorating the Community Emergency Response Team, which she described as a program that teaches citizens how to provide backup to city first responders. “It’s an extremely important program that I think would be a great way to invite the community to partake in some of the activities that our first responders have to support,” Tucker said. While Verhoff applauded Milton first responders, she said she would support providing additional training for mental health calls, noting the rising mental health issues in the country at large and with young people specifically. “If that is one area where we could receive additional training, not only in our police force, but also in our community, that would be one area I would focus on,” Verhoff said. Each of the candidates said they would promote positive relationships between the city and its business community. While Tucker said she would work to develop creative incentives for new commercial enterprises, she said the city’s first responsibility is to its existing businesses. Verhoff said she is a staunch supporter of the city’s small business community, being a small business owner

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herself. She said she supports the current development at Crabapple Market and would work to continue to drive more business to the area. Verhoff also said she would support more businesses that will “bring out families” and said she would support bars in the city. D’Anella said he would work to incentivize more businesses to come to the city’s commercial areas while ensuring these partners are in keeping with Milton’s “brand.” He said the city should view its businesses as part of the Milton community and that he would work to drive revenue and bring in successful and sustainable businesses to the area. The candidates also discussed the city’s relationship with surrounding municipalities, namely Alpharetta. All three spoke about the importance of collaboration and said they would look forward to working with other city councils. Verhoff praised the sitting City Council’s work with other cities and said she would follow their example if elected. Tucker spoke specifically about agreements with Alpharetta’s Parks Department to waive resident fees for programming and the benefits of working regionally. D’Anella discussed the collaborative nature of government as a whole and the importance of working within the Milton government with the mayor and city manager in addition to surrounding cities saying he would do whatever was necessary to “get it done.” Each candidate also shared their opinion of what an ideal city-to-resident relationship looks like. Verhoff said she would have an opendoor policy and lead with integrity, working to build trust with residents, highlighting the importance of citizen input. D’Anella stressed the value in a cohesive relationship built on understanding and supporting the needs and desires of residents. He cited the recent passage of a 20-year comprehensive plan as a great

example of city and resident collaboration. Tucker said listening to residents would be paramount, and he gave props to Milton Communications Director Greg Botelho for sending out regular surveys to collect resident input. Each candidate closed by sharing their passion for the city and cited their qualifications for office. D’Anella encouraged residents to be informed voters. He cited his nearly two-decade career applying laws and ordinances as an attorney and helping clients solve problems as chief qualifications for office. Tucker said she and her family were “blessed” to live in Milton, calling it “an ideal place to live.” She listed her more than 20 years of financial planning and budget analysis experience in addition to her service in the U.S. Navy. Verhoff talked about her service in the community for more than a decade as well as her experience working in “corporate America,” starting and running her own small business in Milton. She discussed her values and faith and told attendees that she has “no other agenda than a love of Milton.” Matt Kunz, a former Milton City Council member who helped organize the forum, said the residents were the winners. “The residents won because they’re the voters, and now they have a better understanding of the candidates and their stances on the issues,” Kunz said. Appen Media Group and the Milton Herald also helped facilitate the Tuesday evening event, collecting questions from the community for the candidates. The forum was moderated by Appen Media reporter Chamian Cruz. Early voting for the Nov. 2 election has already begun. For more information about how and where to vote, visit www. fultoncountyga.gov/services/voting-andelections.

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Former Milton High School Principal Phil Thomas speaks to guests Oct. 16 for the grand reopening of the historic log cabin in Alpharetta. The cabin, built by FFA students during the Great Depression, has taken four years to restore.

Cabin: Continued from Page 4 Lending a hand in the 2017 effort was George Jones, one of the last surviving members of the FFA chapter behind the cabin’s construction. “I never thought when we built it that it would be here this long,” said Jones, who died in 2020. In all, it has taken the Historical Society $350,000 to move, restore and upgrade the cabin, according to Treasurer Jim Spruell. At the time of the relocation, the Historical Society received estimates of $400,000 just to get the project off the ground — just to move the old building to the new site. The organization had collected about $162,000 in donations for the project, including $50,000 from the City of Alpharetta, a $15,000 contribution from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and $10,000 from the Ben

Brady Estate. The Historical Society had about $100,000 of its own money to chip in for the effort. Spruell said a lot of the cost savings came from the same sources Thomas had drawn upon 50 years earlier — volunteers and reduced rates from contractors who either were graduates of or had ties to Milton High School. Upgrades include a new porch and an addition on back for bathrooms and a kitchen. The cabin also now has a basement the Historical Society is using to store old items and records. Officials with the Historical Society say they hope to open the cabin for tours and archival work three days a week. The building will also be used for special events. Right now, donations are being sought to keep the operation going, but the organization may create a fee structure for special events held at the cabin. Contributions can also be sent to: Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society; 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA, 30009.

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Hat tip to the candidates Of the seven elected seats in Milton government, four will change next year. There will be a new mayor and three new City Council members. Voters will deCARL APPEN cide only one of those Director of Content and Development races. carl@appenmedia.com Presumed Mayorelect Peyton Jamison is running unopposed, moving up from his seat on the council. Three candidates are vying to replace him: Adam D’Anella, Jami Lee Tucker and Andrea Verhoff. Juliette Johnson declared for the seat held by Councilwoman Laura Bentley, who withdrew from the race. Jan Jacobus is set to fill the post that longtime Councilman Joe Longoria leaves behind, having reached his term limit. Jacobus is running unopposed. That’s right. More than half of Milton’s leadership will change, and only one race is contested. (A column for another day.) A few weeks ago, my brother Hans, who publishes the Milton Herald, got

a call from former Milton City Councilman Matt Kunz. We both knew what that meant — it’s time for the debate. In 2019, Kunz set up a debate between Judy Burds and Paul Moore, candidates for the District 2/Post 2 seat on the City Council. Now two years had passed and it was time for the next forum. I knew that Chamian Cruz would be our moderator. She joined Appen a few months ago, hit the ground running as a reporter, and along with Sydney Dangremond, our new digital editor, never slowed down. I was anxious leading up to the debate. It was the first public event after Chamian had come on board and I had taken a leadership position. We were fielding questions from the community that required more delicacy than before. (Should Milton run its own municipal elections? Do wineries belong in the city? What is the role of the Milton’s communication department?) And debates are tricky; in order for them to succeed, organizers must measure the right blend of substance and decorum. Chamian took the ball and ran with it, of course. But soon after the debate

began, I became impressed with another party. The candidates. D’Anella, Tucker and Verhoff were sitting on the stage behind a long table. They faced a moderator they had never met, answering questions they hadn’t heard, in front of an in-person and virtual audience of their neighbors. As far as I know, none have ever held public office. And to top things off, it’s October 2021. They, like everyone else, have had a tumultuous year and a half. Later that night, my girlfriend Chandler asked me how the event had gone. I told her it went well, that it was a learning experience, and that I was proud of Chamian. I also told her I was proud of the candidates. I live on Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta. Adam, Jami and Andrea won’t be on my ballot. But if they were I’d be OK voting for any of them. Because even if we didn’t see eye to eye, I’d know they care, and that they would show up. So get involved, get informed, and go vote. Because the candidates showed up. Now it’s your turn.

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It’s leaf-looking time I’m eating lunch with my buddy George today. We’ll go find some barbecue and sweet tea and solve a few of the world’s problems. And we’ll talk about old times. How did I get old STEVE HUDSON enough to talk about Get Outside Georgia, old times? It just sort aa4bw@comcast.net of happened, I guess. One day I’m all young and spry, bouncing from rock to rock on the trail and sprinting uphill. And then one day I’m not. It must be that “aging” thing I keep hearing about. George and I go way back, and we’ve shared a lot of trail time from the north Georgia mountains to the backcountry trails of Cumberland Island. But one ad-

venture I’ll always remember was a day one fall at Raven Cliff Falls. We’d gone north from Atlanta to photograph fall color. I remember that. I also remember that we got sidetracked at the Raven Cliff Falls trailhead. It’s the old “If you build it, they will come” thing. Somebody had built a trail, and we had to see where it went. Where it went, of course, was to Raven Cliff Falls, a neat waterfall where the creek drops through a huge crevasse which was created when a massive piece of rock separated itself from the main mountain and moved a few feet. The creek really does fall through the crack, and it’s a neat place to see. I recommend it – especially this time of year when the leaves are starting to turn. Anyway, on our way to the falls, we kept looking at the leaf-colored hillsides around us. I looked at them. George looked at them too. Leaf-covered hill-

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would often tell customers to drop the payment by later if there didn’t have cash or a check with them. Carroll delivered most of his furniture he sold himself in his pickup truck. After working in the store each day, Carroll left the store to go visit his beloved cows on his farm in Alpharetta. He named his cows and knew them by sight, often making extra trips by the farm to bring them treats, like sweet hay. Carroll was very charismatic and never met a stranger, mostly because he knew everyone on the area. He has a big smile and the charm to go with it. Carroll loved being with people, whether it be a small gathering or a large crowd. He enjoyed watching football games on tv with friends and making friendly wagers on the outcome. Carroll is survived by his long-time life partner, LaTroy Strickland, her daughter, Lindsey Strickland, granddaughters, Katie Gallagher and Emily Bartlett, and four greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his youngest brother, Gerald Byers, and his sister, Evelyn Byers. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Maddie Byers, his wife, Frances Byers, his son, Richard Byers, his daughter, Susan Byers Gallagher and his brother Calvin Byers.

sides? Natural slides in the making! And so up the slope we went, just a few yards at first, and then we sat down and slid back to the trail. Then a few more yards and do it again. And again. It was like a waterslide made of leaves, and it was fun. Could I do that now? Maybe not. The knees might balk at climbing the slope, and (how to put it) the rest of me might not like bouncing down the hillside. Alas, my days of leaf sliding are probably done. But I still like to check out fall color. I still love to look for fall leaves. This is the time to do it, too. Where should you go? There’s really no bad answer to that question. Sometimes I simply point the car north, drive till I spot a Forest Service dirt road, and then turn off the pavement to see where that gravel byway might take me. Pretty much every time I try that, I’m rewarded by spectacularly colorful vistas that I would otherwise never see. You’ll find great fall color all over the place this time of year, but here’s a list of 10 top state parks that are prime leaf-watching destinations. Enjoy the leaf color, and say hello if you see me on the trails! Amicalola Falls State Park (Dawsonville) – Besides being the site of the Southeast’s tallest waterfall cascade, this park offers numerous hiking opportunities to help you see fall leaves. A favorite is the staircase trail that takes you to spectacular viewing spots where you can see the falls framed in fall color. The staircase trail is challenging, but it’s worth every step. Black Rock Mountain State Park (Clayton) – This park, Georgia’s highest with an elevation of 3,640 feet, offers roadside and summit overlooks which provide grand vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Also check out the Tennessee Rock Trail (a moderate 2.2-mile hike) or the James E. Edmonds Backcountry trail, an all-day hike of 7.2 miles. Cloudland Canyon (Rising Fawn) – Unforgettable canyon rim overlooks give you a bird’s-eye perspective on fall color. Favorite hikes for leaf watchers include the staircase-and-footpath Waterfalls Trail, which carries you into the canyon (strenuous but worth it) and the moderately difficult 5-mile West Rim Loop Trail. F.D. Roosevelt State Park (Pine Mountain) – Most folks think of going north to see fall leaves. But this park, located south of Atlanta, will take you into a kaleidoscope of fall color via the Wolf Den Loop trail, a 6.7-mile section of the much longer Pine Mountain

Trail. The trail traverses rolling hills and hardwood forests that will soon make you forget you’re not in the mountains farther north. Fort Mountain State Park (Chatsworth) – One big attraction here is the mysterious rock wall which snakes along near the summit of Fort Mountain; another is the many unforgettable fall vistas which await you along the park’s trails. Hikes range from a fairly easy 1.2-mile loop around the park’s lake to the challenging Gahuti Trail, an 8-mile all-day excursion. Moccasin Creek State Park (Lake Burton) – This is Georgia’s smallest state park, but it boasts two noteworthy trails (the 2-mile-long Hemlock Falls Trail and the 1-mile Non-Game Trail) which are of interest to fans of fall foliage. Smithgall Woods State Park (Helen) – Centered on the sparkling waters of Dukes Creek, Smithgall Woods offers a variety of great fall foliage hikes. It’s hard to pick a “best” trail in this park, for all can be spectacular. But be sure to explore the Martin’s Mine Trail, a fascinating trail which helps you understand some of the region’s gold mining history. Tallulah Gorge State Park (Tallulah Falls) – The centerpiece here is spectacular Tallulah Gorge, and trails along the rim take you to many memorable overlooks. It’s great at any time but particularly when the leaves are changing. If you’re up to it, you can also take the staircase trail down to the suspension bridge over the gorge for some fantastic canyon photos from the middle of the span. Unicoi State Park (Helen) – This popular park offers a wide range of fall hiking opportunities. A perpetual favorite is the Lake Loop Trail, an easy trail that takes you around the park’s lake and offers great opportunities for photos of fall color reflected in the mirror-like waters of the lake. For a more challenging adventure, tackle the 4.8-mile (one way) Smith Creek Trail which leads from the state park to Anna Ruby Falls. Vogel State Park (Blairsville) – Seasoned hikers will appreciate the views from the 4-mile Bear Hair Gap Trail, while hikers looking for an easier adventure will want to check out the Lake Loop Trail. There is nothing more memorable than the sight of vivid orange and yellow and red leaves reflected by the lake’s surface.

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Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator

Stroke & Cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death according to the AHA. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Call Life Line Screening to schedule a screening. Special offer 5 screenings for $149. 1-833-549-4540

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REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! FREE 7-Year

Limited Time Offer – Call for Details

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval.

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

Home & Garden

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

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GREENLAWN 2 companion crypts, #291 & #292(soldout) Chapel of Peace Building. $6000 each. Call 770-235-3920 for details.

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Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/ commitment. 1-866-825-6523

Help Wanted Autos

Furniture

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Bargins

Household Haulers Gutters

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Concrete/Asphalt

RETAINING WALLS Block or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker. Many local references. Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

Haulers

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc. Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

Driveway

Home Improvement

$250 OFF NEW DRIVEWAY!

Mention this ad. Concrete driveway specialists. Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs. A+ BBB rating. FREE ESTIMATE. Call Rachael at 678-250-4546 to schedule a FREE Estimate. 30 years of experience. ARBOR HILLS CONSTRUCTION INC. Please note we do have a minimum charge on accepted jobs of $5,000.

Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

The Herald and Crier newspapers reach 93,000 homes and thousands more online!

Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring. Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Landscaping

Full Service LANDSCAPING Company Retaining walls (brick or wood), grading, sod, tree services, hauling, topsoil & more.

Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237 Painters Nailed It Gooder LLC Painting & Handyman Services Painting, wood work, pressure washing, light fixtures, & more! Guaranteed to love my work just as much as my prices! 770-865-1786

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Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood available. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Pressure Washing

PRESSURE WASHING

Residential & Commercial. Best service and most reasonable prices since 1999. Appen-Rated 99. Home: Driveways, Fences, Decks, Home exteriors, more. Commercial: Offices, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Pools, Apt. Complexes, more. All Pro Pressurewash call 770-766-5566 for Mark. Roofing

Roofing

ROOF LEAKING? Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 OFF Leak Repairs or 10% off New Roof. Affordable, quality roofing. Based in Roswell. Serving North Atlanta since 1983. Call to schedule FREE Quote: 770-284-3123. Christian Brothers Roofing

Tree Services COMPLETE TREE SERVICES Appen-Rated 98 Text or Call us for a FREE quote appointment. Tree removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Free mulch, Fully insured, Emergency 24/7 770-450-8188

YELLOW RIBBON TREE EXPERTS

24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, 770-512-8733. www.yellowribbontree.com

ROOF

ROOF TROUBLE? • Ceiling Spots • Blistering • Rotting • Buckling Spots Call For A

FREE Roof Analysis 770.744.5700

99 Top Rated • Appen Rated • BBB • Angie’s List

ROOF REPAIR & REPLACE

LEAKS

Call for a FREE Estimate! 770-284-3123

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$200 Leak Repairs or 10% OFF New Roof

$200 leak repair. Up to 8 penetrations. (1-story house, up to 7/12 pitch). Some restrictions apply

$500 OFF* New Roof Purchase

Cannot combine with any other offer or discount. Valid GA only. Present coupon AFTER getting quote.

Roof Repair and Replacement

99 Serving North Atlanta Since 1983. Affordable Quality Roofing. Based in Roswell.

*Offer expires 10 days after publication

CONCRETE

CONCRETE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY SPECIALIST

McKemey concrete

Driveways • Patios • Walls • More Call or Text to

678.648.2010

Call Us For A FREE Quote

$150 OFF

Any service over $1500

Competitive Pricing Many Local References

TREE SERVICE

30 Years Experience

NEW DRIVEWAYS

Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs

$250 OFF*

Mention ad for $250 Off. New Driveway. Cannot combine coupons.

BBB A+ Rating

FREE ESTIMATE Call 678-250-4546 Minimum job is $5,000

ARBOR HILLS CONSTRUCTION INC.

TREE SERVICE

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Call or Text to

770.744.2200

Call Us For A FREE Quote

99 24 hour emergency service. Licensed, insured. Workers Comp, insurance claims. 25+ years experience. Family business. Free estimates. We Love Challenges! Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts 770-512-8733 • www.yellowribbontree.com

• Highest rated by customers • Tree removal and tree trimming

• We save trees too • Certified arborist • Licensed/insured

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2011 thru 2017

770.450.8188

Call Us For A FREE Quote

98 • Tree Removal • Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding

• Full Insured • Free Mulch • Emergency 24/7

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WE BUY ALL JEWELRY! Your estate jewelry & diamond specialists for 60 years. Schedule a private appointment.

Paying Premiums for Vintage Rolex and Omega Watches

770-751-7222 Call or Text www.iroff.com

3960 Old Milton Pkwy #300 (1.5 miles East of 400)

Restyle or Custom Make Something New! We Take Trade-Ins.

Gold is at a 7 year high!

You get the best price in town, and immediate payment! Over 75% of Our Business Comes from Satisfied Customer Referrals! Jewelry

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Watches

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Sterling Silver Silverware Flatware Bowls Silver Jewelry Silver Bars

All Sizes All Shapes All Cuts All Qualities Loose or Set Chipped/Broken

Sapphires Rubies Emeralds All Precious Semi-Precious Loose or Set

All Gold Coins All Silver Coins All Platinum Coins Silver Dollars Collectable Coins Paper Money

Rolex Cartier Omega Patek Audemars Piguet and other brands Paying up to $150,000

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