BODY FOUND AFTER CAMPER FIRE IN JOHNS CREEK

Authorities in Johns Creek are investigating an early morning fire in a recreational vehicle that left one man dead.

Johns Creek Assistant Fire Chief Pat Wilson says neighbors heard an explosion early Wednesday, and investigators found the burning RV behind a house. Wilson says the cause of the fire has not been determined.

Johns Creek Fire Marshal Chad McGiboney says a propane tank was connected to the RV, but investigators aren't sure if it was being used at the time of the fire, which did not spread to the adjacent home.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

JC COUNCILWOMAN LIZ HAUSMANN RESIGNS -- RUNNING FOR COUNTY POST

“It has been a privilege to serve with each of you on the first Johns Creek City Council and to lay the foundation for the great city that is our home,” City Councilwoman Liz Hausmann said on her departure from the council.

On Apr. 26, Hausmann announced her resignation to run for a Fulton County Commission seat being vacated by incumbent Lynne Riley.

The city will leave the seat unfilled until a special election, which has yet to be determined.

 “Liz brought experience and insight into government,” said City Councilwoman Bev Miller. “She was a valuable member of the council and she will be missed.”

MILTON: INTERSECTION COMMENTS STILL WELCOME

The City of Milton and Georgia Department of Transportation want to thank citizens for attending the Apr. 20 public information open house for the proposed intersection improvements at SR 140 and New Providence Road.  But for those who could not make it, there are still several opportunities to review the proposals and make comments until May 4.

Comments can be left online, in writing, or at city hall.

Go to www.dot.ga.gov and click on "Public Outreach" from the "Information Center" dropdown menu at the top right side of the page. When prompted for a county, choose "Fulton" from the dropdown menu. The project is named "SR 140 and CR 27, and at SR 372 and CR 27." There is a link for "Comments" above the project name on its landing page.

A project information website for Milton residents, including the displays, is also located online at www.miltonintersectionprojects.com. Or, deliver any comments to Milton City Hall -- 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Suite 107E Milton, GA 30004 -- where the displays from the public meeting and comment cards will be available until May 4.

Submit written comments to:

Mr. Glenn Bowman, P.E.
State Environmental Administrator
Georgia Department of Transportation
600 West Peachtree Street NW, 16th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308

MILTON: CITY SEEKS PICTURE DONATIONS FOR NEW WEBSITE

This is a call to all shutterbugs in Milton. The city is revamping its Web site and would like to include its residents' best photography. 

You don't need to be a professional photographer or have the best equipment -- all submissions are welcome. The Communications Department is simply looking for great shots taken at various Milton events like the Roundup, Christmas at Crabapple or Memorial Day.

The photo, however, needn't be site- or date-specific.

If you specialize in nature photography or have a picture that reflects and features what makes Milton great, please share it. The only requirement is that the picture was taken in Milton.

Everyone who submits a photo will receive special recognition on the Web site if the image is used. Those shots not used specifically on the Web site will be added to a social media-based online gallery of images to be launched with the revamped site. Donated images may also be used in future City of Milton publications, brochures and related materials. All uses will include recognition for the photographer.

You will be asked to fill out a photo release form so the city may use the image or images. 

To submit a photo electronically, please e-mail Communications Manager Jason Wright at jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us. If you have large digital images or would like to donate a number of printed pictures for use, please call Wright at 678-242-2523.

ROSWELL TO HOLD VENDOR ORIENTATION

The City of Roswell’s Purchasing Division will be hosting its annual vendor orientation session Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 1 p.m. in room 220 of City Hall located at 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075.

New and experienced vendors are invited to discuss their goods and services with purchasing staff and to learn "The Keys to Success" in doing business with the City.

The event is free and open to businesses who are interested in doing business with the City of Roswell.

ALPHARETTA MAN SENTENCED FOR COLO. PRISON SCAM

An Alpharetta man will spend three years and five months in prison for his role in a scheme bilking a Colorado corrections facility project out of nearly $13 million.

U.S. attorney Sally Quillian Yates says Edgar J. Beaudreault Jr. was part of an elaborate fraud scheme that involved the construction of a prison.

In 2003, authorities say 61-year-old Beaudreault and San Diego co-defendant Howard Sperling tricked Cornell Corrections of California Inc. into transferring $13 million into an Atlanta account that was supposed to be an escrow account for the purchase price of a Canon City, Colo., facility under construction.

HUGE CINCO DE MAYO BLOCK PARTY AT THE BRIDGE MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN ROSWELL

The Bridge Mexican Restaurant, located at 10479 Alpharetta Highway, is hosting a blowout Cinco De Mayo “parking lot party" on May 5. Festivities start at 5 pm.

There will be beer specials, Don Diego Santa tequila specials and $1 tacos on the patio!

Local singers Jessica Dunnagan and Tom and Julie Theobold will be jamming from 5-10pm

Plus, there’ll be lots of giveaways, like t-shirts, glasses, hats, and a gorgeous Scorpion Mezcal framed mirror, and even a cool raffle.

It’s Kid friendly party, with noisemakers and bubbles. No reservations will be accepted, so come one, come all and come early! Part of the proceeds will be donated to Ahmen Housing, a non-profit shelter for abused and battered women.