ALPHARETTA, Ga. â A group of veterans has formed two fronts to revive the Old Soldiers Day celebration, a tradition in Alpharetta dating back 100 years. Members of Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 have scheduled a meeting for next week to continue mapping strategies to raise funds and support throughout North Metro Atlanta to stage the event this August. Photos by: PATRICK FOX/HERALD
Up until last year, Alpharettaâs Old Soldiers Day had been held continuously on the first Saturday of August since 1952. The commemorative service included a parade, keynote speakers and food, but it was canceled in 2020, primarily because of COVID-19.
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In a report to the Johns Creek City Council April 26, Looney announced updates on staff vaccinations, technology upgrades and strategies to restore academic progress stunted by disruptions from the pandemic.
While roughly 3,500 Fulton County Schools employees were vaccinated at Mercedes Benz Stadium,
Looney said he hopes more will participate. He said the district has no plans to mandate vaccinations for its more than 14,000 employees and 93,000 students unless ordered to do so by state or federal authorities.
Looney highlighted advances in the districtâs technology, pointing out increases in use and availability. Bandwidth doubled, and digital resources increased tremendously, he said.
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The City of Johns Creek is welcoming back Allison Tarpley as the city clerk. She was previously the Johns Creek assistant city clerk. (Kathleen Sturgeon/Patch)
JOHNS CREEK, GA The City of Johns Creek is proud to welcome back Allison Tarpley as the Johns Creek city clerk. On April 19, the Johns Creek City Council announced Tarpley s appointment to the position following the retirement of Joan Jones.
Tarpley rejoins the city with more than 20 years of municipal experience and having held the previous position of Johns Creek assistant city clerk. She is a Georgia Certified Clerk, studying at the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government and recently served as the city clerk for the city of Doraville.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. â Residents of Johns Creek got the opportunity to engage with city leaders on the latest plans for traffic improvements along Jones Bridge Road, one of the cityâs busiest arteries.
City staff presented project updates at a meeting April 1 at City Hall that was streamed online to provide greater access. The comment phase ends this week, and the City Council is expected to clear the way later this month to begin right of way acquisition for the project. Construction, which should run for up to two years, is not expected to begin until fall of 2020.
Jones Bridge Road lies on the west side of Johns Creek, running from Barnwell Road in the south to the northern most point of the city at McGinnis Ferry Road.