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Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS) is encouraging residents in the Freemanville Road area to be aware that a dead raccoon discovered in the area has tested positive for rabies.

The raccoon was tested by FCAS services after a resident contacted them for assistance. The City of Milton was informed of the animal by the county.

Please do not be alarmed: rabies periodically affects some areas, especially more rural areas like Milton. However, there are precautions residents can take to protect themselves, their families and pets from the disease.

Please sure that any domestic pets have a current rabies vaccination.
Neither Adults nor children should approach or handle any wildlife in the area.
If your domestic pet (dog or cat) has any unexplained wounds or is ill in any way you should immediately take your pet to a veterinarian.
If you have observed any wildlife in the area that appears sick or wounded you should contact FCAS at 404-613-2163.
For more information on rabies, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by clicking here. For more information on this specific incident, contact Fulton County spokeswoman Jolene Butts Freeman at 404-612-2209, 404-234-8945 or Jolene.freeman@fultoncountyga.gov.

Labels: Freemanville Road, milton, Milton City, milton county, Rabies, Raccoon

The 10th Annual Colt's Cup 5K and 1 Mile Run is this Saturday morning, May 9 at Freemanville Road near Milton High School.

The free race will only be open to the first 400 runners of all ages, and all runners must register. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m.

The 5K begins at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile race at 8:45 a.m. Both races will end in the Milton High School Stadium.

The Colt's Cup supports Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded in several categories. There will be food, drinks and an inflatable jump house.

A race T-shirt can be purchased for $15.

Freemanville Road between Mayfield and Crabapple Hill, as well as School Road will be closed beginning around 7:30 a.m. Freemanville Road will be reopened on a staggered basis as soon as possible. School Road will reopen by 9:30 a.m. Birmingham Highway will not be affected.

Labels: city of milton, Colt's Cup, Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Freemanville Road, Georgia, Milton High School

Depending on who you believe, the Fulton County School System moved its plans for a high school off Freemanville Road after community complaints from deep-pocketed neighbors, or because a preferred parcel - unavailable two years ago - suddenly became available.

Regardless of the version, the school system formally purchased a 64-acre parcel of land at southeast corner of Bethany Bend and Cogburn Road late last week, where it will build the new high school.

The 117-acre parcel it also owns on Freemanville Road, previously planned for the high school, will now house only a future middle school, with any unneeded acreage eventually sold off once final site plans are developed. The high school is scheduled to open in August 2012, followed by the middle school opening in August 2013.

The new high school site at Cogburn/Bethany sits directly across from Kings Ridge Christian School, and not far from St. Francis High School. Hopewell Middle School and Cogburn Elementary School are about a half-mile south of the the intersection at Cogburn and Windward Parkway.

The Bethany/Cogburn parcel was purchased from developer David Chatham for just under $20 million, according to sources, and is already in the early stages of development with considerable clearing and turn lanes already in place. Chatham had planned to develop the parcel for residential properties, but apparently had a change of heart likely due to the slump in the housing market.

Alpharetta School Board member Katie Reeves said the Chatham property was a top consideration when the board searched for property a few years back, but was not pursued for a number of reasons.
"When we purchased the property on Freemanville, the site at Bethany and Cogburn was considered," maintains Reeves. "At that point, given the economy of the moment, we did not have a willing seller. With the property being actively developed [at that time], it was thought not to be in the best interest of the system or its taxpayers to pursue that route."

That route would probably have included condemnation proceedings and other legal action to wrest away the property, whereas the Freemanville site had a willing seller.

Reeves said circumstances developed in the past six months to change the situation. The Freemanville parcel was purchased with the intent of placing a high school and middle school on the site, similar to the set-up for Milton High and Northwestern Middle. But after viewing site plans developed by the architect, it became apparent topography concerns limited usable land.

"In order to build our prototype middle school, we would have had to build a three-story high school, which was just unacceptable," said Reeves.

At about the same time, the Chatham property became available, providing the perfect solution. In addition, the budget for Fiscal Year 2009 included funding for land, allowing the board to buy the site without dipping into reserves. Reeves said it was a win-win for everyone – the community and the school system.

"The Bethany/Cogburn site allows for access from two different streets – a huge plus for a high school campus. It is also in close proximity to a major highway and central to our target search area.

"The fact that it is one of few sewered sites large enough to accommodate a high school campus is a plus as well," said Reeves.

It's proximity to Ga. 9 and Ga. 400, as well as its sewer access, all made it prime property for the school system.

Labels: bethany road, city of milton, cogburn road, Freemanville Road, New High School

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Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
Sonia Terry, Principal May 1, 2008

Road Closure
www.fultonschools.org/school/crabapplecrossing
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****IMPORTANT****
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

To Whom It May Concern:

On Saturday, May 3rd Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in conjunction with Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School will be hosting the 9th annual running of the Colt's Cup - a 5K and 1 mile road race. We will run a course very similar to last year's, which will incorporate portions of Freemanville Road.

Please note the following planned road closures:

6 a.m. - approximately 9:30 a.m.

Kensington Farms Drive "School Road"

(Note: Access to Milton High School parking will remain open via the west entrance at Birmingham Highway/Kensington Farm Drive throughout the race.)


6 a.m. - approximately 9:30 a.m.

Freemanville Road

Both north and southbound lanes of Freemanville Road from Crabapple Hill Road to Mayfield Road will be closed for the 5K race. These lanes will reopen when all runners/walkers pass through this portion of the course. Volunteers will be posted at points on Freemanville Road to assist runners and residents during the race. Runners are anticipated to be present in this portion of the race course between 8:05 - 8:45 a.m.

Questions concerning lane closures or the race can be addressed to:

George Freiberger

Assistant Principal

Crabapple Crossing ES



This is a free event, open to all members of our community. Please feel free to come out and join us that morning to walk or run...or to cheer on the participants.



Sincerely,


George Freiberger

Assistant Principal

Crabapple Crossing ES

School- 770-740-7055

Fax- 770-667-2841

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Labels: Colt's Cup, Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Freemanville Road, Road Closure