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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Early voting for the Jan. 5 General Election and Special Election runoffs begins Dec. 14 in Fulton County and will run through Dec. 30. Voters can cast their ballots in person each weekday, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 14-23. Extended polling hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. will be available Dec. 28-30. Saturday voting will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 19 and Dec. 26. Polls will also be open Sunday, Dec. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. Early voting locations in North Fulton include; Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta; East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell; Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta; Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton; Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek; Park Place at Newtown, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek; Robert E. Fulton Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek; Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell. Residents can also cast their ballot at one the county’s voting mobile units, which will be in North Fulton during advanced voting. The trucks will be in North Fulton at the following dates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; • Dec. 15: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek • Dec. 16: Hopewell Baptist Church, 15730 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta • Dec. 17: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta • Dec. 18: Johns Creek United Methodist, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek • Dec. 21: Alpharetta Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta

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• Dec. 22: Roswell Community Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell • Dec. 28: North River Baptist Church, 12090 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell The nation’s eyes will be on Georgia as voters cast their ballots for both of the state’s U.S. Senate seats. The results will determine Democratic or Republican control of the Senate. Republican incumbent David Perdue fell just short of gaining a majority in his race against Democrat Jon Ossoff and Libertarian Shane Hazel to force a runoff. Perdue garnered 49.73 percent of the vote, nearly 2 percent more than Ossoff. Overall, Fulton voters strongly backed Ossoff with 70 percent of the vote, but the contest was much tighter among the ballots cast in North Fulton. Perdue won in all districts in the northern and northeast sections of the county, mostly Milton, while voters were split among precincts in Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell. Also on the ballot is the U.S. Senate race pitting incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler against Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock. The two candidates received the highest vote tally from a field of 20 candidates in the Nov. 3 Special Election. Warnock received 51 percent of the overall vote in Fulton with Loeffler garnering 16 percent, the highest tally among Republicans. Warnock won several North Fulton districts that backed Perdue. Voters will also decide on the District 4 Public Service Commissioner. The district does not include Fulton County, but members are elected at-large by all Georgia voters. The race features Republican incumbent Lauren “Bubba” McDonald against Democrat Daniel Blackman. The five-member commission regulates public utilities in the state, including electricity, natural gas and telecommunications. For more information on early voting, visit bit.ly/2Vsc7cv.

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Milton lends ear to residents for crafting city’s future By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton held three virtual public input sessions last week as it kicks off the initial stages of crafting its 2040 comprehensive plan and five-year strategic plan. The Zoom meetings gave residents a chance to tell city officials and planning consultants what they want for the city’s future. Residents were given the opportunity to discuss their desires and speak with others with the prompt of what they would like to see the city accomplish over the next five years. Also a part of the planning process, the city’s consultants interviewed 55 people described as a “broad range of residents, stakeholders, advocates and interests.” The group included members of the LGBTQ community and several racial and ethnic groups, as well as seniors, those with special needs, farm and equestrian landowners, members of Milton’s volunteer boards and committees, homeless youth and business own-

ers. City of Milton employees were also surveyed. Responses from the stakeholder survey, public input sessions and an online survey for residents will be compiled to draft the five-year and 2040 plans. Stakeholder survey respondents said the biggest challenges Milton faces in the years ahead are balancing growth with maintaining the city’s rural character and traffic issues. Those were also the top concerns among residents who responded in the 2019 National Community Survey for Milton. The demand for services versus tax revenue, safety and security, parks and recreation, economic development and affordable housing for vulnerable populations were also cited as concerns for the stakeholders. Respondents said the top opportunity for Milton is to give the public access to its Greenspace Bond land purchases. Milton voters passed a $25 million bond in 2017 to purchase land to use either as passive parks or preservation. Since 2018, the city has purchased over 400 acres, none of them currently open

to residents. The city has said some of the sites were purchased solely for preservation, but others, like the former Milton Country Club property, are slated to be passive park space. Milton has not yet opened the site citing safety concerns, but it has approved a master plan for its development and has begun some of that work. Stakeholders said they also want more active parks and recreational programming. They said more opportunities would be available by collaborating with neighboring cities to provide more services. Respondents also said they sought more diverse city leadership, a friendlier attitude toward business and increased engagement with residents. And while downtown Crabapple continues to expand, respondents said they would like to see more planning and investment in the Deerfield Parkway area. The five-year strategic plan and 2040 comprehensive plan will each serve as guiding documents for the future of Milton, but they do vary somewhat in approach. The five-year plan focuses on goals, while the comprehensive plan lays

out a blueprint for growth, land uses, master plans, long-term initiatives and other considerations. A Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee composed of Milton officials and residents has also been created. The city has also contracted several consultants for land use/urban design, market analysis, transportation and sustainability. The city is slated to host workshops and other informative sessions beginning in January ahead of drafting a five-year plan next spring. The comprehensive plan is expected to be approved by the City Council next summer. The city’s consultants did lay out some projections it has for the city over the next five years. By 2024, the number of White residents, which is currently 70 percent of Milton’s demographic makeup, will have shrunk with an increase in the Asian and bi- or poly-racial population. They also foresee the average age of residents increasing in the coming years. Milton’s current estimated population is around 40,000, with about 3,000 more residents expected to call the city home in 2024.

Amid pandemic, community comes together to support local nonprofits By PHOEBE LIU Newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Economic hardship brought on by the pandemic has strained local nonprofits. But despite this year’s challenges, community members came together to support the organizations on Giving Tuesday. Observed this year on Dec. 1, Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement that encourages people to donate to the causes they care about on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Over the past few months, many local nonprofits have suffered severe revenue loss due to a need to cut programming and cancel large fundraising events. Several organizations participated in Giving Tuesday for the first time this year. Some saw record levels of community support on the day due to community generosity and donation matching, while others saw historically low donation levels. The day represented a community-oriented mindset to giving. “We’re a lot stronger together than we are separately,” said Sheila Sillitto, director of Communications and Marketing for North Fulton Community Charities. “Charities raise a lot of money on giving Tuesday because of the collective power of us all working together.” North Fulton Community Charities was among the organizations that

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received historic levels of donor support on Giving Tuesday. The organization surpassed its goal of supporting 50 families — raising funds averaging $1,200 per family for 164 families. Sillito said high unemployment and business closures have increased the number of families in need of housing support, food and educational assistance from the organization, and the donations will go directly to those families. The Place of Forsyth County, the county’s longest-serving community charity, has also seen high levels of local support and demand for its services, which include food, financial assistance, medical help and rent assistance. On Giving Tuesday, The Place raised over $42,000. The money will go to support the increased community need. The number of households that have

visited the organization’s pantry per week has increased fourfold since the onset of the pandemic, according to Director of Purposeful Engagement Jacob Granados. The Roswell-based Drake House, an emergency residential program for single mothers and their children, also received significantly more donations than in years past. The organization has focused recent efforts on helping mothers who may have been furloughed with the job search and making sure children have internet and a good working space for online classes. More than 130 individuals donated over $34,000 to the Drake House as part of Giving Tuesday, which is “incredible,” according to Development Director Megan Riddle. Riddle said the effectiveness of individuals and organizations that match donations — CocaCola for example — helped them extend and then exceed their initial fundraising goal. David Smith, executive director of the Summit Counseling Center, expressed a similar sentiment. “Having the presence of a match really energizes donors,” Smith said. “People want to feel that their gift is multiplied, and it provides donor confidence that if someone else in the community has already vetted the organization … it inspires donors to support someone.”

The Summit Counseling Center, with locations in Johns Creek and Dunwoody, raised $21,710 from 21 donors on Giving Tuesday, the first year they have participated in the event. More than half of their donations were from matching gifts, from North Point Community Church’s Be Rich campaign and a major individual donor. Cathy Murphy, the center’s director of community outreach, stressed the importance of supporting mental health organizations in a time characterized by “isolation, the stress of juggling work life and virtual schooling, the anxiety of job loss and financial instability, the trauma of being on the frontline [and] to the grief of losing a loved one.” Some organizations, whose operations depended heavily on in-person programming, have been hit especially hard. STAR house, an educational nonprofit serving children from Title I schools in Roswell, is one example. In lieu of in-person afterschool tutoring, the organization quickly shifted to online tutoring with a 3-to-1 instructor-to-student ratio and delivered snacks to the students’ homes, according to Executive Director Stephanie Christiansen. The organization raised $12,000, just short of its fundraising goal of $15,000. Alpharetta nonprofit Brewable, which

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School-focused test sites help manage COVID spread Positive cases found in 6 percent of those tested after holiday By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two postThanksgiving COVID test sites for Fulton Schools’ students, staff and families drew approximately 1,000 people last week as system officials work to mitigate the rise of COVID cases in the district. School Superintendent Mike Looney said the district partnered with Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) to offer the test sites for anyone concerned about their exposure prior to returning to school on Dec. 2 after the break. “I don’t have exact numbers, but there were long lines of car, many with multiple citizens, and CORE tested about 1,000 people between the two sites,” Looney said.

Out of the approximately 1,000 tests administered, CORE reported 64 positive results, for a positivity rate of 6.4 percent. Looney said that number is consistent with the rate being reported across the region. All positive cases were immediately reported to the individual, and Looney said over 90 percent of all tested were informed of their status within two days. During a Fulton School Board meeting on Dec. 2, Looney provided an update of the COVID impact across the district, and the rising numbers seen across the region. “It’s not a surprise the number of cases is increasing [in our communities],” Looney said. “It’s in the same way it’s increasing in the broader area, and we are going back to the August time period in terms of level of spread.” The difference in August is that the trend was moving down instead of up. All but two of the 13 municipalities in the Fulton School System reported a

rise in the number of cases as November ended. In North Fulton County, only Mountain Park showed declines in positive cases. Looney said he is concerned with the numbers, but he is also encouraged by data that shows manageable hospitalization rates and lower death rates. “There is good news with the hospitalization rate declining over time as our health care professionals are getting more adept when dealing with COVID,” Looney said. According to public health figures, 5.9 percent of individuals with COVID in Fulton County since June have required hospitalization. Of those, about 1.2 percent end up dying from complications of the virus. “I don’t want anyone to think I’m suggesting not taking COVID seriously, because we should…it’s a serious sickness,” Looney said. “But there are signs we are moving in a positive direction.” During an earlier meeting, Looney

said he was going to “shout from the mountaintops” to designate school personnel among the first to get any approved COVID vaccinations so that learning can continue. Eight Fulton schools were in danger of not being able to re-open on Dec. 2 after the break because of staffing issues, not COVID cases. “[Those] schools struggled to open with enough staff, but we have a good bench, and those schools were covered to the fullest extent possible,” Looney said. He noted the district will continue to follow the established closing plan when faced with COVID issues, and will make decisions in collaboration with local and state public health agencies. “We will no longer close schools because of the COVID rate in the community,” Looney said. “We are managing the situation based on the situation at the specific school and [recognizing] there is not a one-size-fits-all approach across the district’s 100 plus schools.”

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need for continued giving, both to their organizations and others, through the end of the year. The Guild received only $2,000 in donations this year, a $35,000 decrease from last year. Spruill Center CEO Alan Mothner said that turning to the Center and its arts programming can help “give everyone that respite that art provides” in this difficult time. The Spruill Center participated in Giving Tuesday for the first time this year, incorporating it into its year-end Annual Fund. “We’re smaller than we used to be,” Mothner said, citing the pandemic-induced reduction in program participants from 1,800 to 700. Heading into 2021, nonprofit leaders said government COVID-19 assistance may be lifted, and they need additional support to continue helping the North Fulton community. Contributions can be made PuzzleJunction online by visiting the organizations’ websites.

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Milton’s new fire chief ‘honored’ to lead department

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MILTON, Ga. — Milton Fire Department has found its new chief in Gabe Benmoussa. The city announced Benmoussa’s hiring last week and he is expected to begin next month. Benmoussa’s life and career has led him to several areas around the globe. He is of Moroccan descent, studied collegiately in Greece and has worked in several regions of the United States. He says he’s happy to return to Georgia, where his career began 20 years ago, and he’s just as happy to call BENMOUSSA Milton his new home. “Milton stands out because it is a really unique community,” Benmoussa said. “My attraction to Milton is the level of involvement the fire department and community has, and the community loves the fire department, which is great. It seems to me the department is a part of the community, not just a service.” He said the quality of life in North Fulton and the city’s leadership were factors in wanting to lead Milton Fire.

Benmoussa says he thinks a successful fire chief is extremely engaged with his department and the community, and he is looking forward to leading a department that has around one-third the number of employees than his current post. “That’s great, because with four stations, you can talk with those in your department and see them every day,” he said. “That is another attraction to Milton, I want to be involved and build those relationships. And in this day and age, you can’t be an island, you have to build those partnerships with other jurisdictions, other cities and schools.” Benmoussa joins the department in a transitionary period with the recent opening of the city’s new fire station at its Public Safety Complex and the reconstruction of Station 42 next year. “I really admire the work that went into designing that station,” he said. “I actually love stations that are part of the landscape and community. I believe fire stations are like the anchor of the community. It’s a public space, a safe space and I’m a fan of that interaction our doors being open for the community. And I think the city has gone above and beyond to create a safe, clean space.” Respondents to a recent survey of some Milton residents said having more diverse leadership could benefit the

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city. Benmoussa’s hiring will aid that effort, and the new chief plans to focus on creating a diverse department. He was a board director for the Northwest Fire Diversity Council, which operated as a “one-stop shop” for members of underrepresented groups to begin their firefighting career, and served on the Salem, Oregon, diversity, equity and inclusion focus group. “Diversity enriches the community and any organization, and I plan to continue that path,” Benmoussa said. “Different ideas and cultures make for successful organizations.” Benmoussa said his initial priorities will be learning more about the department and fostering relationships with its employees, city staff and others, and to understand Milton-specific operations. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve both the citizens of Milton and its Fire Department,” Benmoussa said. Benmoussa began his career with DeKalb County in 2000 before serving in several firefighter roles in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. He then served as Deputy Fire Chief in Pullman, Washington, before his most recent role as Deputy Fire Chief in Salem, Oregon. Benmoussa replaced Robert Edgar, who retired earlier this year after serving as Milton Fire’s only chief.

her Providence Oaks Circle residence to replace bathroom shower glasses. Police responded to the 37-year-old woman’s home Nov. 25, and she told them the contractors came to her home to do the work Oct. 14, according to the incident report. A few hours after they left, she looked for her wallet, but couldn’t find it. She said she figured she dropped it in her driveway. But when she called to cancel her credit cards, she learned that someone had already used her American Express at a Cumming gas station. Police called the window company hired for the installation. The manager told officers one of the men who worked on the woman’s house was a Florida man who had served time, the report stated. The manager said a different customer reported a watch missing after that same man performed a job in August. Not long after, another customer caught the 33-year-old Winder man opening medicine cabinets in an area of the house he wasn’t authorized to be. Then on Oct. 16, an Athens customer reported his wallet missing after that same employee worked in his home. The contractor said he fired the man after so many incidents. Police listed him as their prime suspect.

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Employment optimism closes out a worker weary year By TIFFANY GRIFFITH newsroom@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA METRO, Ga. — The coronavirus knocked the job market for a loop in 2020, but there are interesting signs that the workforce is getting back on its feet again. At its worst, Georgia’s unemployment rate was at 12.6-percent in April. Numbers have improved, with unemployment in the state shrinking to 6.3-percent. In the North Fulton, Forsyth County and Dunwoody areas, the most recent unemployment data averages out to 2.9-percent. Some of the industries hardest hit by the recession are also breathing a sigh of relief. While massive layoffs were seen in the dining and hospitality industries, some of those businesses are now eager to bring on more staff. “We have had a few hotels open during this year,” said Laura Stewart, vice president of Community Engagement for the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “Even though their construction and opening timelines were impacted by what was going on health-wise and safety-wise, now they’re opening and looking to add to their staff.” Seasonal hiring also provides a good opportunity for those in need of some extra cash during the holidays. Stew-

art said seasonal hiring started early in 2020, especially in the restaurant and retail sectors. “There were various timelines of when those entities were opening back up after shelter-in-place restrictions,” Stewart said. “The seasonal hiring scenario looks very different this year, but from our vantage point, there’s a positive spin to it. We do know that many of our members are looking to hire.” Stewart said watching the unemployment rate skyrocket this year was alarming. To keep Forsyth County’s jobless rate low, the Chamber of Commerce is connecting job seekers with businesses looking to hire. “Focusing on some of that displaced talent was a bit new for us this year, but it also worked well,” Stewart said. “Because when we had employers that had opportunities available, we served as the connection point between those two groups.” Forsyth County job seekers can reach out to the Chamber for job opportunities. Visit their education and employment website: www.together4foco. com/employmenteducation.html North Fulton has opportunities Residents of North Fulton County can also find jobs via NorthFultonJobs.com. Jay Litton is the co-leader of the job

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MILTON 17, ARCHER 9

Milton knocks off Archer, advances to state quarterfinals By ZACH SHUGAN news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The cards were stacked against Milton in their second-round playoff matchup with Archer Friday night. The Eagles trailed the No. 10 team in Class 7A by two scores in the second half. They were also without their captain and starting quarterback, junior Devin Farrell, a crucial member of the offense who couldn’t play due to turf toe. That didn’t stop the Eagles, who fought back to win, 17-9, earning a spot in the state quarterfinals for the second time in three years. “2020 is all about adversity,” Milton head coach Adam Clack said. “We had a huge one coming in this game without our captain, our starting quarterback. But man, we believed. We believed in Adam Freas. We believed in our O-line. We believed in our special teams. We believed in our running backs. We believed in all the guys playing defense and coming over and helping on offense. This team just found a way. They believed.” The game got off to an inauspicious start for Milton. The Eagles tried to punt on their second drive, but the snap went high and rolled into the end zone for a safety, giving Archer an early 2-0 lead. The Tigers received the ensuing kickoff and, with good field position, began their drive at the Eagles’ 45-yard line. They found the end zone in less than two minutes and went up 9-0 with 3:18 remaining in the first quarter. The Eagles responded with a field goal on their next drive, as Jason Aussin connected from 40-yards out and made it a 9-3 game early in the second quar-

ter. Though the Eagles trailed heading into the third quarter, Milton’s defense played lights-out in the second half. The Tigers punted four times in the half and turned the ball over with a fumble. Meanwhile, Milton’s offense began finding its groove with Freas at quarterback. The Eagles marched down the field and found the end zone for the first time on a 10-yard run by Jordan McDonald. The extra point by Aussin put the Eagles ahead for the first time with 9:45 left in the game. Following another Archer three-andout forced by Milton’s swarming defense, the Eagles got the ball back at their own 47-yard line with 8:17 remaining in the game. Freas later gave Milton some breathing room, rushing for a 5-yard touchdown to extend the Eagles’ lead to 17-9 with under six minutes left. Just as they did the entire second half, Milton’s defense locked down and denied Archer any shot at a comeback. Sophomore L.T. Overton and senior Dayne Edwards came up with back-toback sacks, and Archer was forced to punt. The Eagles weren’t able to run out the clock, but they came close. Archer received a punt at its own 13-yard line with 24 seconds left and no timeouts remaining. The Tigers had one more chance, but it was simply too tall of a task. The game clock hit zero with Milton on top, 17-9. The Eagles’ team performance earned the program its second trip to the quarterfinals in three years, the first since their 2018 state championships run. “The boys came out and got punched

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Milton defensive end L.T. Overton (9), the No. 1-ranked recruit nationally in the Class of 2023, wreaked havoc in the Eagles’ 17-9 playoff victory over Archer.

in the mouth early,” Clack said. “It put us in a bad position, dug ourselves a hole, but we stayed with the plan and believed in our defense that they would give us enough opportunities and wear them down, and we would find a way in the end.” Freas completed 7 of 13 pass attempts for 72 yards and rushed six times for 36 yards and one touchdown. McDonald led the Eagles in rushing with 133 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries. Sophomore cornerback Bryce Thornton, who had one interception and one fumble recovery, carried the ball the nine times for 42 yards. Overton had

multiple sacks and several tackles for a loss. In the 7A quarterfinals, Milton (11-0) will host Lowndes (9-1), which will make the four-hour trip from Valdosta for the game. Lowndes’ one loss this year came at the hands of undefeated Colquitt County, the No. 2-ranked team in Class 7A. Lowndes, ranked No. 4 in 7A, shut out Newton, 42-0, in the first round and edged No. 8 North Cobb, 21-13, on the road in the second round. The Vikings feature four-star junior quarterback Jacurri Brown, whose offer list includes Georgia, Florida, LSU and Ohio State, and three-star senior linebacker Thomas Davis, who is committed to Miami. As for Milton, Farrell’s status for the quarterfinals remains questionable. The quarterback was fully dressed out on the sidelines against Archer, but Clack said he is unable to put much pressure on his injured foot. Regardless of Farrell’s status for the game, the Eagles will face more adversity in what is likely their toughest opponent yet this season in Lowndes. Even though the Vikings must make the road trip from Valdosta for the game, they’ll likely be favored by media and computer projections, as they have been the higherranked team throughout the season. But the Eagles aren’t short on belief or talent. “It’s really easy now, in my opinion, to just say, ‘Any given night,’” Clack said. “You may not be the best team all year long, but if you can be the best team that night, then it’s down to four. Then it’s down to two and who weathers the storm.”

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Cambridge ousted from playoffs by Buford By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CLASS 7A Norcross 40, Roswell 20 Roswell’s 2020 season ended Friday with the Hornets falling 40-20 to undefeated Norcross on the road. The Hornets have been ousted from the playoffs in the second round the last two seasons. Roswell’s defense struggled to contain Norcross’ stout run game, while the Hornets’ offense was stymied throughout much of the affair. Norcross opened a 27-6 lead in the first half, with Roswell ‘s scores coming

off Caden Long field goals. The Hornets broke through for a touchdown on their opening possession of the third quarter, a touchdown throw from Robbie Roper to Shaun Spence. Following another Blue Devils’ score, Roper hit Marquis Willis to cut the Hornets’ deficit to 34-20 late in the third. Looking to put the game away, Norcross converted a fourth-and-short play inside Roswell’s 10-yard line to set up another touchdown, stretching the lead to 34-20. Roswell had two more possessions, but both ended with a turnover on downs in Norcross territory.

The Hornets compiled an 8-3 overall record under first-year head coach Chris Prewett. It is the first winning season for a first-year Roswell coach since Tim McFarlin, now the Blessed Trinity head coach, led the Hornets to a 6-5 record in 1998. CLASS 6A Buford 42, Cambridge 7 Cambridge’s historic 2020 season ended Friday night with the Bears taking a 42-7 loss to powerhouse Buford on the road. The Bears were making their first appearance in the second round of the playoffs.

Cambridge trailed by three scores before crossing midfield, but their scoring bid ended with a turnover. On the next play, Buford had a 68-yard touchdown to take a 28-0 lead into the half. Buford added two touchdowns in the second half before Cambridge avoided the shutout with a touchdown pass from Zach Harris to Hayden Gardella in the final minute of play. Cambridge compiled a 6-6 overall record this season and earned the program’s second postseason berth and first playoff win.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Appen Media Group has wlcomed a new intern to the newsroom. Phoebe Liu, a Johns Creek resident for over 10 years, has joined the editorial staff for the fall and winter. Liu would have been a junior at Yale University this semester but decided to take a semester off to stay in Johns Creek with family and work in various media-related jobs. She hopes to LIU bring her enthusiasm for journalism — engaging with community members and telling their stories — to Appen Media. “I’m incredibly grateful and excited to have this opportunity to engage with the community I grew up in, and to be able to talk to community leaders that shaped my life through all of middle and high school,” Liu said. “Getting to write for the wonderful organization that is Appen Media, especially at a time when so many of us are so isolated due to pandemic restrictions, is really meaningful.” A chance to write a story on a concert by one of her favorite artists was the hook that drew Liu into journalism, she said. Since then, she has become heavily involved in her college paper and currently serves as one of its managing editors, in addition to working part-time on the growth team at the Sacramento-based McClatchy Company. At Yale, Liu is a mathematics and computer science major and a member of the college’s education studies program. She is also an avid violinist, crossword puzzle enthusiast and occasional runner. Liu’s favorite part of her daily neighborhood runs is seeing all the copies of the Herald on her neighbors’ driveways. During her time with Appen Media, Liu hopes to learn more about what it means to be a journalist and do what she can to serve the North Fulton community.

By MATT BRUCE news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Breaking bread to fortify relationships is a custom that dates back to biblical days. If two people share a meal, their bond grows stronger. Many of the traditions in civilized society are built around the communal experience of food sharing. And it’s the premise that Carson Kitchen, a restaurant that opened earlier this year in City Center, is built upon. “I realized at a much younger age, washing dishes in a small mom-andpop restaurant in Woodstock, Georgia, that there’s no greater way to connect with another human being than by sharing food and drink,” said Cory Harwell, chef and owner of the eatery. “If you look at everything we do in our lives, everything we celebrate, everything we commemorate, even everything we mourn, we do so with food and beverage.” Carson Kitchen opened at 4 South Main Street on Feb. 13 — just four weeks before coronavirus forced restaurants across the state to stop seating diners. The pandemic took its toll, but it didn’t stop momentum for the casual dining spot. Harwell said Carson Kitchen was recently named a best new restaurant by Atlanta Magazine for 2020. Carson Kitchen is a concept that Harwell developed with his late friend Kerry Simon, a Chicago-bred chef. The two collaborated to open the first Carson Kitchen in downtown Las Vegas in 2014. The restaurant is designed for an at-home dinner party. Guests can sit at tables built like a kitchen counter, and interact with cooks as they watch their food being prepared. There’s also a swear jar on the counter similar to one you’d find on your granny’s stovetop. “What we wanted to develop was a restaurant that could show people what it would be like if you were going over to a chef’s house or loft for a dinner party,” Harwell said. “So, we wanted this very kind of home feeling to it.” Simon passed away in 2015, but his legacy endures. The tagline “Keep Calm

Carson Kitchen Atlanta Address: 4 S. Main St. Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone: 770-696-1752 Hours: Monday-Thursday: noon9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: noon-10 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Brunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) Website: carsonkitchen.com and Kerry On” is painted on walls and brandished on merchandise throughout the restaurant. Harwell has expanded the brand over the past 12 months in his former business partner’s wake. A third location opened in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, on Aug. 11. The Alpharetta dining hall sits in a brick building constructed as a replica of the 1858 Milton County Courthouse. Harwell is a lifelong food worker who loves to travel and try new international dishes. He moved to Vegas 23 years ago and spent nearly 10 years working as the vice president of food and beverage operations at the MGM Resorts before he and Simon ventured off to launch Carson Kitchen. His Georgia roots make for a heavy Southern influence on the menu. But Harwell’s natural food curiosity plays more of a factor. He tries to shake up traditional pub dishes by infusing them with fine-dining ingredients like oxtails, pate and rabbit normally reserved for upscale restaurants. Harwell reimagined shepherd’s pie with a dish dubbed “shepherd’s 3.14.” Instead of ground lamb, he uses crepinette meatballs; and instead of mashed potatoes, he stuffs the casserole with gnocchi. Other recipes included deviled eggs topped with caviar and foie gras blended into a sauce and poured over meatballs or risotto. A winter menu unveiled Nov. 24 included 13 new items, one a venison Salisbury steak. “So we’re almost tricking people into trying new things,” Harwell said. “Any number of things that most people are intimidated by, either from a price perspective or from an overall flavor profile. So I thought how can I get people to try and learn to appreciate these finer dining ingredients? And first thing was I’ve got to be able to do it at a more reasonable price point.

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Carson Kitchen chef and owner Cory Harwell stands inside his Alpharetta restaurant which opened in February.

And second thing was I need to make it approachable…I need to put it in a vehicle where you’re not afraid of the ingredient because the vehicle as a whole is appealing to you.” Despite its growing footprint across the country, Harwell doesn’t want Carson Kitchen viewed as a chain because each of the locations have their own character unique to the communities they’re in. For metro-Atlanta, the location itself is part of the restaurant’s charm. “I loved what was going on here in the Alpharetta area,” Harwell said. “The question most people ask is, ‘Well, you’re from Woodstock. Why didn’t you bring it back to Woodstock?’ And I just think that geographically speaking, Alpharetta is positioned where it can pull guests from all four directions.” He said Alpharetta has a greater magnetic pull than most areas of North Atlanta. “I love my hometown, I love Woodstock and I love what they’re doing there,” Harwell said. “And there may be another restaurant coming for there down the road. But for now, Alpharetta made sense for Carson Kitchen.”

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‘AGaretta Box’ sales foster students’ agribusiness experience By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High School students are getting firsthand experience in agribusiness by growing and selling their own produce each Friday in what has been dubbed an “AGaretta Box.” The program is part of the school’s agriscience and veterinary pathway for fourth-year students. Every Tuesday, the six students plant at Old Rucker Farm & Park in Alpharetta. On Fridays, the group harvests produce, packages it as the AGaretta Box and sells it just an hour after the food has left the ground. Honey harvested by one of the students is also for sale, along with foods like pickled jalapenos, jam and eggs from the school’s chickens kept for the veterinary curriculum. Nina Braun, a Cambridge student involved with the program, said the experience has been invaluable. It has also been inspiring, leading her to change her desired career from a veterinary position to agriculture. “It is cool to see the business aspect of it, learning about what goes into running a business, and learning so many things about agriculture,” Braun said. “It has definitely taught us a lot about actually growing your own farm and running a business by yourself.”

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“We also try to have produce that is usually not available in every grocery store,” Braun said. “Recently we had sweet potato greens.” Those not-so-common foods can also serve as a cook’s inspiration. “We have a lot of community members who volunteer at the Old Rucker Farm, and they’ve shared feedback of the dinners they’ve made, crazy recipes that incorporate those ingredients that are very healthy,” Braun said. “They said they have made meals they never would have thought about.” Revenue generated from AGaretta Box sales funds the farm and the students’ futures. Half of the dollars raised go back into the farm. The other half is split up six ways to serve as scholarship funds for the students’ collegiate educations. Those interested in purchasing an AGaretta Box can visit agarettabox. square.site, and Braun said all links are listed on the group’s Instagram profile, AGaretta Box. People can also join an email list to see what produce will be included in that week’s box. Braun said the group is putting together a Christmas gift box that can be given to family or friends, and a gift card good for a free box in January will also be available.

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occurred soon after she joined the department in 2002. Today, approximately 9 percent of all deliveries at Wellstar North Fulton are water births. According to Waters, water birth is a great option for expectant parents who wish to experience natural pain management and enjoy the relaxing feeling of a warm bath. Wellstar North Fulton’s water birth option attracts patients who live not only within Metro Atlanta but also throughout Georgia and neighboring states. Patients who choose to deliver via water birth must earn a water birth certification and pass a series of screening procedures for safety. Finally, newborns delivered prematurely or with complications receive swift, expert attention at Wellstar North Fulton. The Level II NICU provides world-class neonatal intensive care. Wellstar Maternity Care remains family-centered throughout COVID-19 In order to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19, Wellstar maternity patients may have one support person

accompany them through the duration of their labor, delivery and hospital stay. This is a change from the days when large groups of relatives would gather to celebrate a birth. However, it brings an extra level of intimacy and involvement with the labor process. Wellstar’s maternity care professionals embrace this by providing meals to the guests and making them feel like part of the team. Having a child represents having hope for the future. While national birth rates have slowed somewhat during the pandemic, Waters happily reports that the birth rate at Wellstar North Fulton has been trending slightly upward, and the maternity care team is proud to continue their heartfelt work. Now distinguished by Newsweek, Wellstar North Fulton provides an ideal facility for welcoming newborns with compassion, care and expertise. To learn more about Wellstar’s comprehensive maternity care options, visit wellstar.org. Wellstar. More than healthcare. PeopleCare.

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Shelters helping provide forever homes By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR REZONING Case No.

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13085 Morris Road

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To correct a legal nonconformity with regard to density of a multi-family project that was built in 2001. No changes to the existing development are proposed. Total of 554 units at a density of 18.43 units per acre on 30.05 acres.

Public Hearings/Meeting: Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM) Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Design Review Board (DRB) Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Location:

Milton City Hall – Council Chambers 2006 Heritage Walk Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2540

ATLANTA, Ga. — There is no place like home for the holidays, and local animal shelter staff are working to find forever homes for their shelter animals. There are over a thousand animals in the shelters or being fostered in DeKalb and Fulton counties, looking for forever homes. These shelters include the Fulton County Animal Services, DeKalb County Animal Services and the LifeLine Community Animal Center. Karen Hirsch, public relations director for LifeLine Animal Project, says adoption rates have actually been high this year and she suspects that is due in part to the global coronavirus pandemic. “People who are stuck at home want a pet,” Hirsch said. “We are happy about that!” Those interested in adopting do not need to make an appointment with the shelter, but it is preferred. Foster families have helped keep the shelters from overfilling, and Hirsch explained that they are looking to expand the foster program because a lot of animals do better in homes rather than shelters. Those interested in fostering animals can apply online at www.fultonanimalservices.com or www.dekalbanimalservices.com. Foster families are only required to provide a home and love for the animals. The shelters cover food, vet care and other expenses. While they have seen many animals go home with happy families, Hirsch said the pandemic has also brought on an increase in need. The shelters are part of a nationwide

community outreach program called Human Animal Support Services, or HASS. The program has allowed for shelters to help those struggling in these times with food for animals, free vet care and around 30 free spays and neuters a week. HASS has been part of the shelter’s mission for a few years now, but with the increase in demand during the pandemic, they have added a case manager to each shelter. “We feel like people should be able to keep their pets when they’ve fallen on hard times,” Hirsch said. “For some people, their pets are their only family, and having to give them up because they’ve been laid off is just unfathomable.” Money for these programs is raised through grants from organizations like the Petco Foundation and individual donors through the shelters’ Stay Together Fund. Hirsch said shelters are always looking for donations of money, supplies such as blankets or sheets to help keep the animals warm and comfortable or toys to help entertain them. LifeLine Animal Project has volunteer opportunities throughout the month, including a Straws for Paws event to supply free dog houses and wheat straw to under-resourced communities in Atlanta so that the dogs can have proper shelter from the elements. Hirsch recommends that those interested email community@ lifelineanimal.org. Another project is a feral cat shelter build where volunteers can build or supply items to build shelters for feral cats in the Atlanta area. Those interested can email communitycats@lifelineanimal.org for instructions or donation lists.

Request for Proposals Fire-Rescue Structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) RFP NUMBER 21-FD01(R) - REISSUANCE Proposals Due Date: January 7, 2021 2:00PM Local Time Electronic submission via: www.cityofmiltonga.us To be publicly announced at approximately 2:30 PM at the City of Milton City Hall located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting proposals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for electronically submitted proposals for the Milton Fire-Rescue Structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be posted on the following websites the week of December 10, 2020. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Recap: Continued from Page 13 CLASS 5A Blessed Trinity 44, Decatur 0 Blessed Trinity’s dominance this season continued Friday night with the Titans earning their fourth shutout in five games in what was remarkably their lowest offensive point total during that span. With the win, the Titans (9-0) earned their eighth straight trip to the quarterfinals. BT broke through with two minutes remaining in the first quarter with a 12-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes. Blessed Trinity backed up Decatur on their ensuing possession and forced a punt from the end zone to set up the Titans’ offense with a short field. A few plays later, Haynes was back in the end Solution zone on a 34-yard score. C A B S

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Following a run of over 55 yards from Haynes, BT quarterback JC French hit fullback Ryan DuPont with a 3-yard touchdown pass to extend the Titans’ advantage to 21-0 in the second. Decatur’s 46-yard field goal attempt with six seconds remaining in the second quarter failed. Haynes earned his third touchdown of the night on BT’s opening drive of the third quarter, bowling over a defender for a 27-yard score to push the score to 28-0. BT poured it on with Evan Dickens intercepting a pass on Decatur’s next drive and returning it to the Bulldogs’ 13-yard line. Englan Williams furthered the gap with a rushing score a few plays later. Williams added another touchdown from 4 yards out later in the third ahead of a safety on a Decatur backwards pass to push the score to 44-0. The Titans will take on Warner Robins (10-1) in the quarterfinals in a heavyweight battle between the two top ranked teams in Class 5A.

CLASS A-PRIVATE Fellowship Christian 49, Athens Academy 14 Fellowship Christian took down Athens Academy Friday night, 49-14, in a battle of top-5 ranked teams to advance to the quarterfinals for the third straight season. The Paladins are 3-0 this season against ranked teams. The Paladins led 21-0 at halftime behind three touchdowns from Josh Cole. The junior rushed in from 8 and 29 yards out and hauled in a 76-yard touchdown reception. Athens Academy showed signs of life early in the third quarter, scoring twice to cut its deficit to 21-14, but the Paladins ran away with the game following the scores. Murphy Reeves reeled off a 58-yard touchdown run following Athens’ second touchdown to reset the momentum. Fellowship’s Jayven Hall rushed in from 32-yards, and quarterback Eli Hildebrandt had a 63-yard touchdown within one minute of play early in the

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Tis the season to be

Grateful Thank you to our wonderful clients, friends and families for making 2020 a wonderful year.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy & healthy new year! RUSSO & ASSOCIATES Over 25+ Million Sales YTD for 2019 770-712-0622 c. | 678-461-8700 o. Annemarie.Russo@HarryNorman.com SellingLuxuryLifestyles.com

UNDER CONTRACT

RIVER’S EDGE M I LTON

NEW CONSTRUCTION - 2021

NEW CONSTRUCTION - READY JAN 2021

540 LOST RIVER BEND, MILTON

910 NIX ROAD, MILTON

15465 BIRMINGHAM HIGHWAY, MILTON

6 BR | 8BA | 2 HB | $2,900,000

5 BR | 5 BA | 1 HB | $1,500,000

5 BR | 5 BA | $1,150,000

North Fulton Office • 7855 North Point Pkwy #100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 • HarryNorman.com The above information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Offer subject to errors, changes, omissions, prior sales and withdrawals without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.