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September 09, 2014
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Parents would be wise to stay aware of school attendance zone changes in the coming months.

The redistricting process for all schools throughout North Fulton will begin in October, with the goal to have the changes approved by February and in place next school year, according to officials with the Fulton County School System (FCSS).

"The scope of the North Fulton redistricting will include all schools and all levels," said Yngrid Huff, chief planner for the FCSS. "Capacity is being added at the elementary and middle school levels, which requires a holistic look at all attendance boundaries."

A new elementary school off Highway 9 in Roswell is set to open in August 2015, along with additions at three North Fulton middle schools – Hopewell, Autrey Mill and Taylor Road. A planned addition at Crabapple Middle was shelved until after 2018 while planners consider a complete rebuild of the school.

This increased classroom space provides an opportunity for the FCSS to adjust attendance lines based on enrollment, as well as remedy some of the quirky feeder patters from elementary to middle to high school.

The last North Fulton rezoning was in 2011 with the opening of Cambridge High School. Huff said it is time to revisit the lines to ensure capacity is balanced across the region.

"We've had some changes since the last redistricting, so we want to make sure everything is aligned," said Huff. "When you look at the entire region, you are able to jiggle all the puzzle pieces at once, and you can better align [the zones]."

Huff said the process will also focus on cleaning up feeder patterns, primarily from middle to high school. While it is impossible to have a 100 percent middle school feed into a high school because of space issues, planners will work on reducing small groups of kids who veer off from their classmates to a new school.

"The feeder pattern needs to be considered," said Fulton Board member Linda McCain, who represents Johns Creek. "In my area, it's the middle to high school feed my community is most concerned about. The kids are on feeder teams and other clubs, and it gets [complicated]."

Board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta concurred with the need to clean up feeder lines. She pointed out there is not a new high school planned in North Fulton in the near future so this redistricting provides the opportunity to "tweak" the feeder patterns.

Although feeder patterns are considered a "secondary criteria" for modifications, there was consensus on the board to weigh it more heavily in some instances.

The redistricting process will start in October through a series of community meetings. Feedback and information will be gathered from the community and used to develop maps based on criteria approved by the Fulton County Board of Education.

"The first meeting serves as a means to gather specific feedback, which will then allow staff to generate alternative maps for the second and third meetings," explained Huff. "No assumptions should be made on who or what communities will be involved. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend."

She noted the meetings will be held in the October through December time frame, with recommendations presented to the board in January for approval in February. Changes will go into effect for the 2015-2016 school year.

All meetings will be held at Alpharetta High School, although dates and times have not been finalized.

Labels: Alpharetta, cambridge, Crabapple, northwestern, Roswell, School Redistricting

Ace Hardware is scheduled to open a Crabapple location in mid-March at 12350 Arnold Mill Road in Alpharetta next to Crabapple Tavern.

Ace Hardware Crabapple will span 8,000 square feet and stock over 12,000 products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden.

Labels: Ace Hardware, Alpharetta, Crabapple, milton, Roswell

Posted: Feb 28, 2014 5:53 AM EST
Updated: Feb 28, 2014 7:35 AM EST
By Mary Gleason - mary.gleason@cbsatlanta.com
By Rebekka Schramm - rebekka.schramm@cbsatlanta.com

Courtesy: Alpharetta Fire Department
Courtesy: Alpharetta Fire Department
ATLANTA (CBS46) -
Firefighters managed to salvage vaccines from an office inside a heavily damaged a medical building in Alpharetta hours after it went up in flames Friday morning.

A passerby reported the fire on Crabapple Road just before 3:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from the roof of the two-level structure. Firefighters battling the blaze had to retreat when the roof began to collapse.

Several businesses were housed in the building, including Roswell Pediatrics on the first floor and a dental office on the second floor.

Smoke billowed well into the morning as fire crews, positioned on ladder trucks, continued to pour water into the building.

Alpharetta firefighters were able to salvage two coolers full of vaccines from a room inside Roswell Pediatrics. Office administrator Laurie Viebrock told CBS46 News that the vaccines - thousands of dollars worth - were not damaged.

"They went above and beyond," Viebrock said of the firefighters.

Investigators are trying to pinpoint where and how the fire started.

Copyright 2014 WGCL-TV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

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Labels: Crabapple, Fire, medical building, milton, roswell pediatrics

MILTON, Ga. — Milton's new public library will be at the corner of Charlotte Drive and Mayfield Road, in downtown Crabapple. The county paid $1.1 million for the 4.09-acre piece of historic property where the homestead of the Dinsmore family still stands.

With a large white house sitting up on a slight rise from the road, there are two barns and a smaller, yellow house on the property. There are plenty of large trees on the property, including two massive oaks. A family of turkey vultures has taken up roost in one of the barns.

The Dinsmore farm belonged to Theodore Roosevelt (T.R.) Dinsmore and his wife Imogene. While the white farm house dates back to the 1950's, the property has been in the family for much longer.

"You would see [T.R.] sitting on his porch at all times," said Wes Williams, a long-time area resident and real estate agent for the property.

At one point, the Dinsmore family owned a large percentage of the Crabapple area, Williams said.

T.R. died in 2005 and Imogene died in 2009.

Drivers-by might recall that the property has had a "for sale" sign out front for the past several years.

Williams and Glenn Fletcher are partners in Carroll Realty, the Realtors who have tried to sell the property for the past seven years.

It was slow going, Fletcher said, trying to find the right developer and development for such an important site in Crabapple, especially with the newly formed City of Milton.

"This is the last big parcel in Crabapple that wouldn't require an assemblage of lots," said Fletcher. "We went looking for the right fit."

They then heard about the $275 million library bond.

"When Wes and I happened to along how Fulton County passed their bond and they were looking for a library site, we knew it was a perfect site," said Fletcher.

The lot has road visibility and is within walking distance of several schools – Milton High School, Northwestern Middle School and Crabapple Elementary School – all important criteria for site selection by the library board.

The realtors reached out to the library director, John Szabo, and invited him to walk the site.

This was all in 2008. Two years later, Fletcher, Williams and Williams' 10-year-old daughter, Colleen, went to a Library Board of Trustees meeting to make their case.

They think the decision was made easier for the board when young Colleen stood up and wanted to speak.

"She told them, 'I think that Charlotte Drive would be a great location for your new library,'" said Williams. "She got up there and was unfazed by the people in the room."

The Fulton County Commission voted at their June 6 meeting to approve the $1.1 million to purchase the Dinsmore estate. The motion to approve came from North Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann and was unanimously approved.

The 25,000-square-foot library is part of 10 new or renovated libraries that were approved in a 2008 referendum worth $275 million, and work has been moving on a few sites since then. The library in Roswell already has preliminary designs drawn up, and the new Alpharetta Library is part of the new designs of downtown Alpharetta. The next step for the library is for architecture and designs to be drawn up.

For Fletcher and Williams, it's a perfect fit for Milton.

"It's nice to think this piece of property will be the center of learning for young kids," said Fletcher, who also helps teach special needs children at the Old Milton High School.

"This is one of the main entrances into Milton," said Williams. "What better way for a city to be represented than a landmark to learning?"

Labels: Crabapple, crabapple antique and arts festival, Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Crabapple Crossroads, Historic, milton, Milton Library

The Providence Group announces five new home designs at Crabapple Crossroads in Fulton County. Featuring single-family Garden and Manor homes priced from the low-$300,000s to the $400,000s, this community is known for its luxurious, low-maintenance living. New construction is underway on four of these Atlanta new home designs with estimated summer move in dates.

“With its convenient location, just a short walk to the downtown Crabapple historic district, wonderful community amenities and luxurious interior home features, Crabapple Crossroads is a popular choice among Atlanta home buyers,” said Kelly Fink, vice president of sales and marketing for The Providence Group. “To accommodate all of our interested buyers, we’ve added five new floor plans to the expansive home offerings at this amazing community.”

Three of the plans are brand new for the metro Atlanta builder and include the Lancaster, Chesterfield and Langley designs. The Lancaster is a five bedroom, four bath home with 2,733 square feet, and the Chesterfield is a four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with 2,850 square feet. Both homes are under construction and are scheduled to be completed in June.

The Langley is also a new design for The Providence Group. This home features four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,585 square feet. These three new plans are Manor-style homes, adding additional style offerings at Crabapple Crossroads.

The other floor plans are two of The Providence Group’s best selling homes from other communities, the Devonshire and the Amberton. Both homes are under construction with a July completion date and offer Garden-style designs with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The Devonshire spans 2,815 square feet, and the Amberton is a spacious 3,000 square feet.

Nestled in highly sought after Milton, Crabapple Crossroads features upscale, spacious plans and boasts 12 home designs with two elevation options per plan. Buyers may chose from Garden homes with rear-entry garages and private, fenced courtyards and Manor homes with front-entry garages that feature carriage-style doors. Homes range from 2,585 to 3,464 square feet, and offer four bedrooms and up to four bathrooms.

Homeowners enjoy beautiful amenities that include a swimming pool, community clubhouse, parks and a future playground with picnic pavilion. Also, residents are within walking distance to the Crabapple historic district and award-winning schools. The Homeowners Association provides lawn maintenance including front and back yards.

Children residing at Crabapple Crossroads attend top-ranked Fulton County schools including Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High schools.

In addition to the four homes under construction, presale opportunities are available as well as two move-in ready homes, the Crabapple priced at $425,900 and the Glenridge priced at $384,900.

Labels: Crabapple, Crabapple Crossroads, new homebuyers, New Homes, new listing

Dreaming of the picturesque communities of yesteryear where children could play freely in a safe environment and Saturday afternoons consisted of leisurely strolls down to the local ice cream shop? Well, now you can make that dream a reality by visiting the Atlanta new homes at Crabapple Crossroads by The Providence Group.

Located in the heart of the historic Crabapple District in desirable North Fulton, Crabapple Crossroads is a fantastic new home community where residents are within walking distance to everything including restaurants, an ice cream shop, bakery, boutiques and medical facilities, as well as award-winning Milton schools.

When you do have to leave Milton, you’ll find that you have easy access to GA 400 for quick drives throughout Atlanta.

Crabapple Crossroads is composed of spacious new Garden-style homes with up to five bedrooms and 3,000 to 3,500 square feet of living spaced priced from the mid-$300,000s. Homes offer spectacular features such as rear-entry garages and private, fenced courtyards.

Inside you’ll find amazing finishes such as owner’s suites on the main level, large sitting rooms, 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, finished third-level retreats, lofts and gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, oversized islands, stainless steel appliances and beautiful stained cabinets.

Although historic Crabapple District has fun just a short walk away, you’ll find that you don’t have to even leave the community to have a little quality time with your family. Crabapple Crossroads has many wonderful amenities including a pool, clubhouse and parks; and a new playground with pavilion and picnic area is on schedule for a spring completion date.

Plus, the community offers low-maintenance living with lawn maintenance provided for the front and backyards.

Labels: Crabapple, Crabapple Crossroads, Foreclosures, milton, Milton Georgia, New Homes

Several ideas would divert traffic from problem area

by Jonathan Copseywrite the author

Traffic in Crabapple is a known headache to those who have to travel through it. Vehicles get backed up significantly as they pass through the tight, one-lane squeeze that is the intersection of Birmingham Highway and Mayfield Road.

A community meeting held Sept. 27 at the Alpharetta Community Center was aimed at coming up with solutions to the problem.

First is a series of widenings and general improvements to the intersection itself, along with left-turn lanes on three of the four approaches. That's a done deal, said Milton Transportation Director Carter Lucas.

"We have money to build that, and one other option," he said.

That second option is what the meeting was about. Maps were presented to the public showing three different choices. All involved building new roadways with the eventual aim to create something like a ring road around Crabapple, as was promoted in the master plan created by planner Lew Oliver over the summer.

One option links Crabapple Road to Birmingham Highway behind the Olde Blind Dog group of shops, using several of the streets in the unfinished development at the back. This would create new roundabouts at both ends of the road.

Another option goes from that roundabout eastward and curves down to intersect with the traffic light at Charlotte Drive. This might also become a roundabout.

A third option could go from Mid-Broadwell Road and link up with Birmingham Highway to the south of the intersection.

Once a project is settled upon, any construction is still far off – it would be 2014 at the earliest, with a 2016 opening.

For more information on Milton's traffic projects, visit www.miltonintersectionprojects.com.

Labels: Crabapple, roads, Traffic

The Providence Group has three move-in ready Garden homes with rear-entry garages and private courtyards available at Crabapple Crossroads in Milton. Boasting a low-maintenance lifestyle, the community features new homes priced from the mid-$300,000s.

“Crabapple Crossroads, with its low-maintenance living, is an ideal location for empty-nesters and busy professionals alike,” said Kelly Fink, vice president of sales and marketing for The Providence Group. “And, with access to Milton’s award-winning schools, families will also find that this community has something to offer them as well.”

The three move-in ready Garden homes feature the Belmont, Crabapple and Glenridge designs with private, fenced courtyards. Priced from the high-$300,000s, these floor plans boast four to five bedrooms and up to five bathrooms with spacious family rooms, computer areas or offices, 10-foot ceilings on the main, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, media rooms and teen suites per plan. Also, these homes feature a low-maintenance lifestyle with lawn maintenance included for front and backyards.

Additionally, five more Garden homes are currently under construction and are slated to be completed late September or early October. Crabapple Crossroads’ model home, showcasing the Glenridge plan with an upgraded private courtyard, is scheduled to open mid-October.

Known for its spacious floor plans, Crabapple Crossroads offers buyers nine plans to choose from with two different elevation options per plan. Homes range from 3,048 to 3,464 square feet, and some home designs include finished third-levels. In addition to the available Garden homes, the community features Manor-style homes with front-entry garages that feature carriage-style doors and a limited number of basement home sites.

Homeowners at Crabapple Crossroads enjoy a beautiful amenities package that includes a swimming pool, community clubhouse and park-like settings. In addition to the established amenities, the community will soon feature a new playground. Also residents are within walking distance to the shopping and dining of the downtown Crabapple historic district. The Homeowners Association provides landscape maintenance.

Children residing at Crabapple Crossroads attend Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High schools.

To visit the neighborhood, take 400 North to the Mansell Road exit; exit heading west. Cross over Hwy 9 and bear right on 140 towards Canton. Stay on 140 until the Crabapple Road intersection and turn right onto Crabapple Road. Crabapple Crossroads will be on the left, just south of Birmingham Hwy. Turn left into Crabapple Crossroads on Lecoma Trace.

Labels: Crabapple, Crabapple Crossroads

100-plus antique dealers and juried artists on hand

MILTON, GA., Sept. 30, 2010 - The Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques and Art Festival, featuring more than 100 antique dealers and juried artists from six states, will again enliven quiet Crabapple this Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A tradition since 1969, this one-day-only, rain-or-shine, outdoor festival features thousands of antiques and unique pieces of art in all mediums. Parking and admission are free.

For directions to the festival (held at 750 Mayfield Road, Milton, GA 30004) go to www.crossroadsatcrabapplefestival.com or www.cityofmiltonga.us or call 770-448-3860. You may also click here.

"We get quite a crowd, so shoppers please come early for the best buys," said festival organizer Sally Rich-Kolb. "We have thousands of antiques, from 19th century American Country, to primitives, to shabby chic, to old and new pottery and quilts."

Artists will be on hand selling jewelry, birdhouses, watercolor and oil paintings, photography and hand-blown ornaments, said Rich-Kolb.

"There is just too much to list, so you must come and see for yourself," she said.

Included in the festival are roaming musicians, food, a trolley to free parking areas and children's activities provided by the Goddard School from 2 to 4 p.m. A number of non-profit organizations also take part, including the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA.

Please note: The City of Milton is a presenting sponsor of this event. It is not a city-run special event.

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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t's that time of year again to stroll through beautiful, historic Crabapple on a cool fall day, taking in the wares of more than 100 antique dealers and juried artists from six states.

We're talking of course about the Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques and Art Festival, held Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Crabapple. A tradition since 1969, this one-day-only, rain or shine outdoor festival features thousands of antiques, accessories and unique pieces of art in all mediums.

Portions of sales benefit the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and many other non-profit organizations. Parking and admission are free.

For directions to the festival, click here.

"We get quite a crowd, so shoppers need to come early for the best buys," said festival organizer Sally Rich-Kolb. "We have thousands of antiques and accessories, from 19th century American Country to vintage/chic, pottery and old and new quilts. Plus, as always, we have the perfect find for someone searching out that unique piece of art or jewelry. There is just too much to list so you must come and see for yourself!"

Included in the festival are roaming musicians, a varied menu of food items, trolley rides and children's activities provided by the Goddard School from 2 to 4 p.m.

Children at the Goddard School must have one guardian with them at all times, said Rich-Kolb. While there the youngsters will be entertained by Captain Planet, music, magicians and a moon bounce.

Organizers recommend bringing cash or a checkbook, as about half the artists and dealers can not accommodate credit cards.

Please note: The City of Milton is a presenting sponsor of this event. It is not a city-run special event. For more information, go to www.crossroadsatcrabapplefestival.com or call 770-448-3860.

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

Labels: Crabapple, crabapple antique and arts festival, Crabapple Crossing Elementary, crabapple mercantile exchange, croassroads at crabapple antique and art festival, Crossroads

Anthem Homes & Neighborhoods is finishing up in Crabapple Crossing, a low maintenance community of 41 Craftsman style homes. Situated between Crabapple Road and Rucker Road in North Fulton County, Crabapple Crossing maintains a quiet, out-of-the-way atmosphere despite the convenience of its location.

Only eight home sites remain in the quaint community, where buyers can choose three-bedroom garden homes with 2.5 or 3.5 baths and a bonus room or loft. Single-family homes with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths and walk-up attics are also available. Each spacious home is filled with today’s most popular luxuries, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, lots of hardwood and tile, and abundant trim. Home buyers receive all of this plus the assurance of Anthem Homes & Neighborhoods quality starting in the $290,000s.

One of the biggest advantages for homeowners, however, is the free time they gain living in a low maintenance community. Homeowners association dues pay for landscape maintenance for individual homes as well as common areas.

Crabapple Crossing families enjoy a community lake, lighted streets and sidewalks. They are served by Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High schools. Newsweek listed Milton High School among America’s Best High Schools for 2010.

For more information on Crabapple Crossing, visit the Anthem Homes website.

Labels: Alpharetta, Crabapple, Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Home, Home Buyers, home buying, homes

October 3 – Crossroads at Crabapple Antique & Art Festival
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., historic downtown Crabapple, 790 Mayfield Road
A tradition since 1969, this one day only outdoor festival features 50 local juried artists and 50 American Country Antique Dealers from six states. Thousands of antiques, accessories, and unique pieces of art in all mediums will be available, so come enjoy this old- fashion festival. Included in the festival are roaming musicians, food for sale benefiting the Boy and Girl Scouts, children activities from 2 till 4 p.m., a home tour, and trolley rides. An event not to miss. Parking and admission are free.
• For more information for this event, please call 770.448.3860.


October 17 – 3rd Annual Milton Roundup
Noon – 7 p.m., Milton High and Northwestern Middle School campuses
Our annual Milton Roundup is a celebration of the City. All residents of Milton, along with their family and friends, are invited to join in the day-long event where they can eat good local food, play games, hop on one of our exciting rides or just spend the day outside enjoying Georgia's beautiful fall weather. Parking and admission is free.
• For information on becoming a vendor for this event, please contact Linda Blow at linda.blow@cityofmiltonga.us or call 678.242.2500.


October 17 –Inaugural Milton Mayor's Run
10 a.m., Milton High and Northwestern Middle School campuses
The City of Milton plans to host an inaugural Milton Mayor's Run. This event begins and ends at the campuses of Milton High and Northwestern Middle Schools and features 5K Trail Run, 1-mile Fun Run and Tot Trot options. All proceeds benefit Milton's Birmingham Park.
• Sponsorship details

December 5 – Christmas in Crabapple
5 p.m. - 8 p.m., historic downtown Crabapple
Celebrate the season of giving with a traditional outdoor celebration. Santa will be on hand – complete with live reindeer – for children to share their secret wishes and to get their picture taken. Everyone can enjoy hot chocolate, cider and S'mores while listening to carols sung by the Milton High School choir. Admission is free and children will get a special gift from Santa.

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Milton's Public Works Department is hosting a Crabapple Design Charrette on Monday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m.at Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway. Citizens can provide input on the concept designs for the Crabapple Crossroads intersection.



The charrette is focused on Crabapple as a “village activity center opportunity.” School and commuter traffic, as well as connectivity and enhanced pedestrian access, will be discussed.



During the charrette, Kimley-Horn, the consulting firm working on Milton’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the Crabapple Crossroads Study, will work with participants to sketch design ideas and general concepts for the area on plans and aerials to be used in the concept plan. This study is a detailed look at the Crabapple Crossroads intersection and will be integrated into the ongoing CTP.



Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678.242.2500.

Labels: city of milton, Crabapple, Milton Georgia

The Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department's first Artist Harvest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. at the Alpharetta Arts Center at Crabapple located at 12624 Broadwell Road.

Free activities include hands-on arts and crafts, face painting, caricatures, artist demos, games and more. Artwork created by students and staff will also be on display, with some pieces available for purchase.

For information, contact Meryl Manfre, arts coordinator, at 678-297-6165 or arts@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Sat, 10/4 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Historic Crabapple Community
790 Mayfield Road
Alpharetta GA 30004

Fifty antiques dealers from eight states and 50 artists. Free admission and parking. Live music, food and children's activities. Sponsored by Crabapple Merchants Association and the City of Milton.

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Back in the days when you could count the cars coming through this historic community, a festival was begun by Mrs. Statham and Mr. and Mrs. Reeves that has since become the Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques and Art Festival.

They owned antique shops and before long other antique shops appeared. With the festival, these pioneers put Crabapple on the map as one of the best places in the country to come for American Country Antiques.

No more a sleepy community, Crabapple still retains its historic feel, housing antique, art and gift shops in its 19th century homes, buildings and former cotton gin. New retail buildings under a strict design guideline add the needed amenities for a sustainable, walkable community where everyone feels at home.

The spirit of the festival encompasses Crabapple's relaxed atmosphere with roaming musicians, antiques from 50 dealers, artwork and crafts from 50 juried artists.

Come and enjoy strolling under 200 year old oaks, down a closed street, and through the hay field for food, fun and great buys.

Parking and admission is free for this one day only festival Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are also children's activities at nearby Goddard School from 2 to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us or call 770-448-3860.

Labels: antiques, city of milton, Crabapple, crabapple antique and arts festival, october 4

Mark your calendar for this year’s Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival! Enjoy an old-fashioned family event featuring American country antiques and juried local artists.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 9:00 A.M. 'til 5:00 P.M.
Location: Historic Community of Crabapple
790 Mayfield Road
Milton, GA 30004
(5 miles north of Roswell, 3 miles west of Alpharetta, and 25 miles from Atlanta)
• Free admission and parking
• Features more than 50 American country
• antiques dealers from eight states
• 50 juried artists
• Roaming musicians
• Food, fun and much more!

Please contact Sally Rich-Kolb at kolbt@bellsouth.net or 770.448.3860 if you want to participate or have any questions.

Labels: antiques, city of milton, Crabapple, crossroads at crabapple

Construction has started on a site in Crabapple that has been under contract for more than a year with little sign of movement.

The lack of activity at the Crabapple Mercantile Exchange prompted gossip that it might be a casualty of the slow economy. But on Wednesday, workers were busy raising steel girders at the site near the corner of Birmingham Highway and Crabapple Road.

Developer John Adams said construction was delayed partly because he couldn't get construction loans until he had secured all permits from the city. He received those permits in December, after about a year of negotiating with Milton city officials about the architectural style of the development for the 52,000-square-foot project.

Crabapple Mercantile Exchange is designed to reflect 19th century buildings that Adams said will evoke Old World charm. It will have have brick and ornate details in wood and iron, and flickering street lights. A similar project by Adams is almost fully leased in Alpharetta: the Ellerd Mercantile Exchange.

About two-thirds of the Crabapple Mercantile Exchange is leased, Adams said. The mix of space includes about 23,000 square feet of retail, 22,500 square feet of office and almost 8,000 square feet of residential. The residential space will be built above the ground-floor office and retail space, he said.

Prospective tenants include:
Zest, a restaurant
Scoops, old-fashioned ice cream shop
Founders Cigar Club, a restaurant with a private club for cigars and Scotch whiskey
Faire La Belle, a salon
SP Casey Homes, an interior design store
Dentist's office

Labels: city of milton, Crabapple, crabapple mercantile exchange, mixed-use development

Once again, Michael O'keefe is welcoming the community to his Foster's Grille in Crabapple. He had this to share with us about the anticipated event:
"We are excited to be hosting the next Milton nights. The last time we had a full house, with everyone mingling with their friends and neighbors, which is exactly what Foster's Grille is all about. It is our hope that it will be great night of fun and community."

Michael will be donating 10% of the evenings numbers to Team In Training which helps raise funds
in the fight against leukemia.

So bring your family,bring your friends, and bring your business cards!

WHERE: Foster's Grille / Crabapple
WHEN: Friday / July 18
TIME: 6:30pm to 9pm

Labels: city of milton, Crabapple, foster's, foster's grille, milton, milton nights

December 3, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Social Hall of the Alpharetta Crabapple Government Center


The Public is invited to attend a meeting to discuss updating the Crabapple Crossroads Community Plan between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. on December 3 in the Social Hall of the Alpharetta Crabapple Government Center. The meeting will provide an opportunity for citizens to meet with the consultants preparing the City of Milton’s Comprehensive Plan and to help identify major issues and concerns regarding the Community


Another meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2008, to refine the issues and opportunities and to determine what measures and priorities should be considered to address these issues in an interim update to the adopted Community Plan.

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