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Mayoral Candidates Back Alpharetta’s City Center Plan
As council members Paine and DeRito helped work on the current plan, which needs voters to pass a bond referendum on Nov. 8 to build it. Mayoral candidate David Belle Isle took it on the chin from his opponents over his backing of a public-private city center plan that failed during the Alpharetta HighDebate Club candidate forum on Oct. 26. Jim Paine and Doug DeRito participated in the forum, but Belle Isle left after making an opening statement. His two opponents fault ... Read More ››
ATLANTA REALTORS SUPPORT JIM PAINE FOR MAYOR
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Realtors Political Action Committee announced today its recommendation of Jim Paine for election to the office of Mayor of the City of Alpharetta. A candidate screening panel composed of members of the Atlanta Board of Realtors and the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors concluded that Paine is the most qualified candidate to serve the citizens of Alpharetta in the next term. Jim Paine has an impressive record of public service to the citizens of Alpharetta, where he ... Read More ››
Alpharetta Mayoral, Council Candidates Self-Promote at Forum
Three Alpharetta mayoral candidates and six council candidates discussed their priorities at the Downtown Alpharetta Trade Association Forum on Tuesday night. Alpharetta City Council candidate Jim Gilvin chose to use part of his one-minute summation at a candidates forum to criticize his opponent Cheryl Oakes, the incumbent. He said in her four years on the council she failed to be transparent and to control development. Because Oakes had summed up just before, she didn’t have a chance to dispute Gilvin’s criticism. “I ... Read More ››
Few Surprises Heard in Alpharetta Candidates’ Forum
The Kimball Bridge Coalition's event drew approximately 100 audience members, including candidates' families and supporters. It came as no surprise that Alpharetta mayoral candidates would be asked questions about ethics, transportation and high-density development during the Kimball Bridge Coalition's Candidates Forum on Sunday, Oct. 9. The coalition's forum has had such success, and there are so many candidates, that none of the clubhouses in subdivisions along Kimball Bridge Road was large enough. So Embassy Suites of Alpharetta on North Point Parkway hosted ... Read More ››
Jim Paine Runs for Alpharetta Mayor
Name: Jim Paine Age: 67 Occupation: Retired Business Owner Political experience: 15 years on Alpharetta City Council, including nine years as mayor pro tem Education: Georgia State University, major in Marketing Family: Three grown children, six grandchildren Election website: www.jimpaine.com. Why I am running: I am running for mayor because I can offer our citizens a candidate with a solid record of accomplishments for 15 years as a council member. I can use these skills to build on our many strengths and continue to keep Alpharetta the choice location for families ... Read More ››
Monday’s Final Elections Update: Council, Mayoral Candidates File in Alpharetta, Milton
Alpharetta will have four council posts and the mayor's seat on the ballot, while Milton has three council seats up for election. Anyone can say they are running, but you have to qualify for a race to get on the ballot. Several candidates in Alpharetta and Milton have already done so. Lance Large has qualified for the District 6 Council seat in Milton now held by Alan Tart. Burt Hewitt seeks to keep his District 4 Council seat. Julie Zahner Bailey, the District 2 ... Read More ››
Downtown Alpharetta Restaurant Patrons Can Walk Out With Alcohol
Downtown Alpharetta restaurant patrons can now walk out of the businesses with a drink in hand without breaking any law. An initiative backed by the Downtown Alpharetta Trade Association to allow patrons of restaurants in a downtown district to take a single drink with them as they go walking and shopping within the district. The beer, wine or liquor must be in a plastic cup provided by the restaurant that holds no more than 16 ounces. Cans, bottles and glasses are prohibited. Each person ... Read More ››
JIM PAINE ANNOUNCES MAYORAL CAMPAIGN KICKOFF EVENT
Says Paine “In these times, we need experienced and conservative leadership that is focused on protecting Alpharetta’s Taxpayers and Neighborhoods, while looking out for our future.” Jim Paine, a long time community leader and City Councilman in Alpharetta, announced last month that he is seeking the office of Mayor of the City of Alpharetta. His campaign kickoff event will be held at The Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub at 12650 Crabapple on September 8 from 6-8 pm. “The campaign will be ... Read More ››
Alpharetta Accelerator Offers Office Space, Access to Capital
Entrepreneurs looking to give their companies a jumpstart have a new opportunity with the opening of the Alpharetta Accelerator this week. Managing partners Jim McNabb and Tarby Bryant formed the incubator, which had its grand opening at 221 Roswell St. in Alpharetta on Aug. 9, with plans to help 10-15 prospective clients. Though it just opened on Aug. 9, the Alpharetta Accelerator already has six prospective clients, including one that Bryant had known about for the past two weeks. "From the press release ... Read More ››
Alpharetta City Council Donates to the Police Athletic League
Alpharetta City Council presented the Police Athletic League (PAL) with a contribution of $35,000 at Monday night’s meeting at City Hall. This donation is offered by the city every year and goes to support the non-profit organization which is a recreational-based youth crime prevention program. According to the city's Web site, the Alpharetta Police Athletic League “provides a variety of service to Alpharetta’s youth while establishing a bond of mutual respect, understanding and trust with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.” Council ... Read More ››
