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North Fulton Community Charities names leader By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com
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From left, Frankie Elliott, Atlanta Realtors Political Action Committee governmental affairs director; Roswell Community Development Director Jeannie Peyton, Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook and Johns Creek Community Development Director Ben Song appear at a March 11 town hall.
North Metro city planners navigate density, housing By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — North Fulton County cities navigate a complex web of often disparate interests in facilitating the next generation of development, city planners said at a March 11 town hall. Community development directors from Roswell, Johns Creek and Alpharetta spoke to a group of about 50 for more than an hour at River Landing in Roswell. Hosted by the Atlanta Realtors Political Action Committee, the event featured Johns Creek’s Ben Song, Alpharetta’s Kathi Cook and Roswell’s Jeannie Peyton.
The North Atlanta area has become a focal point for development, the three community development directors said. That activity has sometimes posed tricky dilemmas to city planners. In particular, affordable housing has required planners to carefully balance competing interests. Developers often look to density to make projects profitable, which can bring additional residents and traffic to areas. Density alone is not necessary detrimental, but Cook said officials must consider the surrounding community when considering how dense a project should be.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) appointed Amy Gates Stroud, Ph.D. as its next president, bringing her nearly three decades of leadership experience to the nonprofit. Gates will lead NFCC’s strategic direction, operational management and community engagement efforts as the organization continues its mission of helping individuals and families overcome hardship and achieve financial stability. NFCC has served the North Fulton community for more than 40 years and is recognized as a trusted resource for families in need through programs that include food assistance, financial aid, clothing support, workforce development and other essential services. Gates currently serves as associate vice president for strategic partnerships and development with an Atlanta nonprofit supporting high school education, where she is part of the national leadership team supporting the organization’s expansion and operational strategy. Gates
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served as the inaugural executive director of the Roswell Arts Fund when it was founded in 2014. “Dr. Gates stood out STROUD throughout this search process for her depth of nonprofit leadership experience, strategic mindset and clear passion for community service,” said Matt Powell, chair of the NFCC Board of Directors. “The board is confident that Amy will help guide North Fulton Community Charities into its next chapter while continuing to strengthen the programs and partnerships that make NFCC such an important community resource.” As president, Gates will serve as NFCC’s chief executive officer, providing strategic leadership across the organization’s programs, operations, fundraising and community partnerships while working closely with the Board of Directors to guide the organization’s long-term strategy and growth.
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