***DANGEROUS DRIVER ALERT***

Stock Photos

All:

A black late model Pontiac GTO with "GTO" white lettering in the top of the front windshield was speeding on Bethany Road at approximately 1:58pm Today / Wednesday / January 20th / 2010. The vehicle in question was headed north bound from the Bethany / Mayfield intersection going appoximately 80 plus mph.

This open road neighborhood has a speed limit of 40mph and a 35mph sign placement regarding some blind drives. There are 40 plus Milton families that live in this open road neighborhood of Bethany.

If you see this vehicle, please report it to the City of Milton Police Department at 678 242 2500 immediately.

Rat Terrier Found along Bethany Way

409472 - ID#A409472
I am waiting for my owner to find me. Please contact the shelter if you are either my owner or are interested in adopting me. My name is 409472.
I am a female, brown brindle and white Rat Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 15, 2010. This information is 3 hours old.
For more information about this animal, call:Fulton County Animal Services at (404) 794-0358 Ask for information about animal ID number A409472

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While You Were Sleeping...Vol. 1

An Editorial By Tim Enloe; Accessmilton.com

Since the poor treatment of veterans returning from the Vietnam war, Americans have vowed to support the troops regardless of where opinions lie. Such an act is wonderful to see and truly patriotic. This turn of events came when many realized that their lives are protected each and every day by our miltary.Win or lose; you continue to support your home team. Our Milton could learn a thing or two from this.

It is my hope that through this monthly column, 'While You Were Sleeping...' , more residents will become advocates and supporters of our Police department. Much like our military, these men and women are protecting our families and our property each and every day. They deserve our respect and appreciation.

Recently, I had the honor of taking a "ride-along" with one of Milton's police officers. For those usure, a "ride-along" is basically an opportunity given to the public to ride with an officer during their shift as a public observer to get some insight into what these heroes do to keep the public safe.

My hope is to "ride along" at least once a month at our police department's discretion. With that in mind, I will not be sharing all experiences with you in a chronological fashion - some might have taken place on the recent ride along, some maybe not. Nor will I reference officer names. I do this to protect these heroes from the immature and unjust witch hunts that have been attempted by some of the Milton citizenry. I choose to protect those who have pledged to protect my loved ones and myself 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

On my maiden voyage, I wasn't in the car for a mere ten minutes before a call came in from dispatch. Evidently, a person wanted on burglary warrants was sighted walking down New Providence Road. When we reached our destination,the cruiser passed him as he headed east. The officer turned his vehicle around in the Providence Lakes Subdivision entrance and saw the suspect hiding behind a street sign at the the low part of New Providence
where a bridge and creek are located.

Quicky, the officer slammed on his breaks, hit the lights, and jumped out of the car telling the suspect to stay where he was. As you might have guessed, this didn't work and the chase was on with the person in question running into the dark and the officer in full pursuit.

Being that you are instructed to stay in the car at all times, I did as I was told. However, with the yelling and quick movement of a flashlight off in the woods being the only two things I was aware of, I honestly debated. I feared that this hero might be in a fight with the suspect. I feared that the suspect could have taken his gun. However, in listening in on the cruiser radio, I quickly understood that the good guy caught the bad guy...with help from the local creek. The suspect had jumped into the freezing water that turned out to be deeper and colder than he realized. He gave up then and there.

Another officer showed up as well to help in the arrest. Keep in mind that there were only four officers on duty during this twelve hour shift. Thus, while these two were apprehending this criminal, the rest of the city was protected by only two officers - just two. Something to think about when you read about the city budgets and what money goes where.

The arresting officer got his man, but also got scratched up a bit from running through briars and tree limbs. From there, we road over to the Alpharetta Jail where the suspect would be placed.

This incident was but a tidbit of activity that I witnessed this fine evening in our Milton. Many other things transpired, but they will be saved for a different time. For now, Milton residents can rest a little easier as their families and homes are a bit safer. A burglar is off the streets and your Milton Police Department is the reason why.

To find out more about your local Milton Police, please click here=>
http://www.cityofmiltonga.us/safety/police/index.html

Letter To The Editor Cell Towers #2.

Dear Neighbors,

It is human nature that we take for granted the joys and conveniences of everyday life, overlooking the price we need to pay for them. There is a proposal to put a cell phone tower in our community. Many people will view this as an eyesore and vow to work to stop its construction. I would like for us to step back and take a look at the bigger picture.

Seven Gables is an asset to our community. The owner’s name is Harmon. It is my understanding that he has been here before many of the subdivisions were built in this area. I am sure that he disliked having the country atmosphere changed by the building of subdivisions around his property. However, he has been very kind to us and all of you by welcoming everyone to come to Seven Gables and enjoy his menagerie. If you have not taken the opportunity to visit Harmon, I urge you to do so. He welcomes us to come inside the gates, and walk around - petting the goats, visit the alpaca and miniature horses, plus there is a wide range of other animals that you cannot see from the road. He and his operation is truly an asset to out community. I am filled with joy every time I drive by and look to see what animals are in the front pasture that day. The presence of Seven Gable surely increases the value of our property.

It seems Harmon’s main source of income is from stabling horses and selling some goats. Horse owners and the businesses involved in their care have been hard hit by the down turn in the economy. Many horse owners had to sell horses because of the rapid rise in feed prices. Eddie Lee and I have been worried that Seven Gables might fall on hard times and have to sell the property to a developer. If that should happen this asset would be lost and possibly replaced by a high density development to help bring more tax income to Milton; this would definitely lead to a decline in our property values.

Many farmers around the country have turned to leasing part of their land for windmills or cell towers. If having a cell tower at Seven Gables will enable them to stay in business and be a valued neighbor for years to come, I am all for allowing a cell tower to be placed on that property. This is a big piece of land and it is possible that you won’t be able to see the tower well. I am sure we all remember the outrage we felt when people surrounding one of our Stratforde neighbor’s property threatened his business by attempting to restrict how he could use his property. Now that the tables are turned, I would encourage us to remember that lesson and not attempt to prevent Seven Gables from using this property in a way that would allow them to remain healthy.

We lived in California for many years. As more and more restrictions were put on the use of land, many small businesses lost their ability to survive, and we watched flower fields change into Home Depots.

Let us also look at our own involvement in this. If cell phone companies did not need to expand to provide their growing customer base with the additional capacity for voice, texting, and G3 services, they would not be spending resources to build these towers. You may receive good coverage today, but will not as use rises. If you are opposed to this tower, to remain logically consistent, you should cancel your cell phone service. I expect that most families in our subdivision have multiple cell phones that are used for texting and needless communications, rather than for emergencies.

We will not be opposing this cell tower and suggest that you consider taking the same stance. You risk losing a valuable neighborhood asset in this wonderful open space horse farm, all to block something you won’t even notice in six months.


- Nancy Cutter and Eddie Lee Brown

Relief For Haiti

Protect Milton is asking for help and volunteers in organizing in collecting care packages for the people of Haiti.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church has already mobilized and is working with Catholic Relief Services. Here is their website for detailed information. www.sta.org

If your family would like to put together a care package, please collect the following items and bring them to the church in a box this week. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is on Rucker Road just outside the Milton/Alpharetta line, 535 Rucker Road. The following medical supplies: children and adult vitamins, Motrin, Tylenol, children’s Motrin and Tylenol, hand sanitizer, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, latex gloves, ace wraps, splints, crutches, infant formula and antibiotic ointment, and Personal hygiene kits.

Some schools in Milton are collecting change to donate to Haiti relief. We reached out to several of them in Milton yesterday and asked if they would do even more by participating in asking the families in their schools to donate one care package box per family if they are able. Once we hear back from them we will announce the details of the items for the care packages, and which schools to bring them to.

If you are personally interested in volunteering and possibly reaching out to your neighbors, neighborhoods and HOA's to participate with Protect Milton on this project please call 678-428-4254 or email protectmilton@aol.com as your help is greatly appreciated and needed.


Thank you.
Lisa Cauley, Chair
Protect Milton, Inc.
www.protectmilton.com
Protect Milton is a 501c3 non-profit organization

PRESS RELEASE: Georgia House of Representatives Elects Jan Jones House Speaker Pro Tempore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Marshall Guest
Thursday, January 14, 2010
(404) 656-0311

Republicans and Democrats join together to elect first woman to SpeakerPro Tem post.

ATLANTA- On Monday, January 11th, Representative Jan Jones (R-Milton)was elected Speaker Pro Tem of the House of Representatives by a vote of 113-61. Both Republican and Democrat House members joined together to elect the first woman ever to this post in the Georgia House of Representatives.

"I am honored and indebted to my colleagues for their support inelecting me to this position," said Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones. "I look forward to working with each and every one of them as we solve the problems facing our state."

"Speaker Pro Tem Jones is a dynamic leader who has earned the respect ofher colleagues on both sides of the aisle," said House Speaker DavidRalston (R-Blue Ridge). "As a member of the Georgia House ofRepresentatives and now the first woman to hold the post of Speaker ProTem, she has continued to prove herself as a tireless public servant andI look forward to her leadership."

The Speaker Pro Tem of the House is elected to a two-year term by theentire 180 members of House of Representatives. Speaker Pro Tem Jonesreceived the Republican nomination for the position in December 2009 andwas elected to fulfill the remainder of the 2009-2010 term after formerSpeaker Mark Burkhalter vacated the position.

Milton, Finance Department recognized for excellence

Media Contact:
Jason Wright
jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us
678-242-2523 (office)
770-825-3096 (cell)

MILTON, GA., Jan. 13, 2010 - The City of Milton and its Finance Department have been recognized for excellence in producing the Fiscal Year 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the City of Milton the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. It is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Attainment of the certificate represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

In addition, the city's Finance Department received an award recognizing Financial Reporting Achievement. This award is given to the department or agency designated by the honored government as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR.

"I'm excited all of our hard work was recognized by such a prestigious agency," said Stacey Inglis, Milton's Director of Finance. "It is also rewarding that we were able to obtain this award for the city and have every expectation that we'll continue to do so for each CAFR issued in the future."

Inglis said producing the CAFR - which includes an extensive audit, exhaustive research of historical data and numerous detailed written documents - was a two-month process involving 15 people.

GFOA is a nonprofit association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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.

Milton In Cell Tower Fight

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Wsb-tv.com did a story on the cell tower topic. To view it, please click on the link below.

http://www.wsbtv.com/video/22230812/

Interviews Regarding Cell Tower On Hopewell

John Bogino; Owner of Seven Gables Farm In Milton, GA
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Kay Norvell; Sunnybrook Farms Resident in Milton, GA / Part 1.
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Kay Norvell; Sunnybrook Farms Resident in Milton, GA / Part 2.
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A Good Sign.

All:

As some of you may be aware, there has been some talk about a cell tower being constructed on Seven Gables Farm in Milton. Recently, Accessmilton.com had the honor of interviewing Seven Gables owner and tower advocate John Bogino as well as Sunnybrook Farms resident and tower opponent Kay Norvell.

Regardless of where your opinions lie, residents should applaud both of these people. Each has gone out of their way to be pleasant to the other even though they are at odds regarding this issue. It is nice to see respect from one neighbor to another; something Milton desperately needs and a good sign for 2010.

Later today, we will be posting interviews from each side of the cell tower coin. We hope you enjoy them.

Tim Enloe
Accessmilton.com
770 653 0552

Donations make horse mannequin a reality

Media Contact:
Jason Wright
jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us
678-242-2523 (office)
770-825-3096 (cell)

MILTON, GA., Jan. 11, 2010 - Thanks to the generosity of Milton's citizens and business owners, the city's fire department has raised enough money to purchase "Randy," a 400-pound horse mannequin needed to help train the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Unit (TLAER).

The horse mannequin from UK-based The Big Beasts Company is, according to Milton Fire Lt. Bill Bourn, "probably the most important piece of equipment that we lack." It will allow Milton TLAER members to safely train without having to utilize a vet or a live horse. Additionally, training with the mannequin presents less risk of injury and can nearly eliminate danger.

Initially the TLAER unit considered purchasing "Lucky," an $11,000 mannequin made in the United States. However, unlike Lucky, the less costly Randy can stand on his own without the aid of a platform that would have cost more money.

The TLAER account is still open for citizens who would like to donate money to the fire department for more equipment, said Bourn. The unit still needs quick release marine shackles for its large sling, fleece pads for animal comfort and various veterinary medical supplies.

Bourn said interested citizens can donate money at any Wachovia location. However, the bank also handles individual fire station accounts, so contributors must be specific that their money is intended for the TLAER account.

"They need to be sure and specify that they want to donate money into the 'City of Milton TLAER' account," he said.

Citizens may also drop off checks at any Milton fire station.

ARC, Milton plan transportation meeting

Courtesy Appen Newspapers

January 11, 2010 MILTON - The Atlanta Regional Commission and the City of Milton will hold a North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan interactive meeting at Milton City Hall Jan. 19, 6 to 8 p.m.

Milton encourages its citizens and business owners to come with their ideas about the city’s transportation needs within the North Fulton region.

The purpose of the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan is to provide the foundation and framework for multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure and policy recommendations across the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Sandy Springs, Roswell and Mountain Park.

The resulting document, TRIP (Transportation Resources Implementation Program), will guide the accomplishment of this effort. Input from the public and stakeholders will be sought throughout the project schedule.

A key outcome of the program is to identify and reconfirm community visions and priorities. Roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, safety and operational improvements, demand management, freight movement, environmental, land use and market analysis are critical study components.

For further information, contact the Project Manager, Ed Ellis, at 404-419-8700.

Milton Council off to a good start in 2010

Courtesy Jonathan Copsey / Appen Newspapers

January 11, 2010 MILTON - Last week's council meeting was filled with formality. As the first council meeting of the year, not only were the newly elected officials – Mayor Joe Lockwood and Council members Bill Lusk, Karen Thurman and Joe Longoria – administered their oaths of office, but volunteer committee members had to be reinstated as well.

For Longoria, who was elected in November, defeating incumbent Tina D'Aversa, it was his first council meeting where he was seated on the dais, instead of in the audience.

Council member Burt Hewitt was named the new Mayor Pro Tem.

Lockwood opened the meeting with a New Year's greeting: "Tonight's a special night and this year is a special year," said Lockwood. "I'm proud to be reelected as the city mayor and serving you for the next four years... We're excited to have new Council member Joe Longoria and welcome him here, as well as incumbent Council members Lusk and Thurman who were reelected. I'm excited to move forward with our city."

The new year will likely be one of challenges for the city, with the biggest being the transition from a public-private partnership with company CH2M Hill to a government that is mainly public.

One of the first items heard by the new council was a new program requested by City Solicitor Fran Shoenthal – don't charge first offenders for crimes.

This may sound like a problem, but in fact Shoenthal believes this will be a "win-win" scenario for both the offender and the city.

Instead of charging a first offender who has committed a minor offense, such as small-time theft, minor possession of marijuana and underage drinking, will be given the option of being charged and having their transgression go on their permanent record, or they can take part in the "Pre-Trial Intervention and Diversion Program." This program puts the charges against the offender on hold for a year and, instead of jail time, makes the offender perform community service and attend classes, as well as pay a fine. Should they successfully complete the year-long program, the charges will be dropped.

"They don't have to carry around a conviction for a minor offense for the rest of their lives," said Shoenthal. Typically, this program would be used for teens or other young people who do as young people do – make bad decisions.

"It a win-win for the city and especially for the offender," Shoenthal said. "Those that are genuinely interested, eligible and motivated to go through a program like this will be very successful."

And if they fail and commit another crime?

Not only will they be charged with the new crime, the old crime will automatically be added to the record as a guilty plea. It's a double-whammy that any teenager should not be looking forward to. According to Shoenthal, there is a 10 percent failure rate.

"It's worked well in the past because we've had some form of this treatment anyway," added Judge Barry Zimmerman. "This just formalizes it." According to Zimmerman, nearly every municipality and state has such a program.

Council member Julie Zahner-Bailey suggested that the community service be directed toward activities that benefit the community.

The council unanimously approved the ordinance creating the program.

Letter To The Editor Regarding Cell Towers

All:

As our readers know, we are advocates of having an opinion and sharing it with us. Today, we received a letter to the editor from a new resident who lives in the subdivision of Sunnybrook Farms. She is bothered about the possiblility of a cell tower going up on a farm next to her home.

With any issue, there are always two sides to the story. We are in the process of contacting the farm owner to give them equal air time.

Keep an eye on Accessmilton.com as this story develops.

Thank you,

Tim Enloe
Accessmilton.com

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I am a new resident to Milton. I moved from Roswell with my welsh ponies to Milton in search of a more rural, horse friendly community. I found a home in Sunnybrook Farms subdivision which is in the middle of a beautiful, scenic equestrian area. I built a 3-stall barn for my ponies and I thought I was set.

Two weeks ago I received a letter from the City of Milton telling me that T-Mobile wanted to put a 154 foot cell tower on the farm adjacent to my subdivision. I will be able to see it from my rocking chair front porch. I immediately began researching these cases and quickly realized that because of the Federal Communications Act of 1996 a city government cannot deny a cell tower petition because of aesthetics or health reasons. In fact, there are few reasons a petition can be denied. One way would be to prove that cell service is adequate and therefore no new towers are needed.

I have started a petition in our area as well as canvassing neighborhoods to discover if indeed we need better cell phone reception in this area. I have found the contrary. There does not seem to be a need for a tower. It seems that T-Mobile wants to litter the landscape of Milton with their cell towers to make their service more competitive with Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. What happened to putting these unsightly structures on industrial and commercial properties?

Why do I have to suffer the consequences of being within 800 feet of a 154 foot cell tower so that T-Mobile can get a greater share of the market?

It is hard to fathom that Milton would allow this type of structure within a residential area. Because Milton is a relatively new city, it had not written adequate zoning laws to protect neighborhoods before this application was submitted by T-Mobile. I am hoping that incorporating and having our own local representatives who live in Milton will be beneficial and that they will support and protect us against this type of development.I would hope that the City of Milton is poised to stand behind their citizens who have elected them to serve and assist us in protecting our financial investments. The playing field is not level when local citizens, attempting to protect their physical, emotional and economic health, are required to battle against large telecommunications corporations with vast financial resources and experience in litigating these kinds of cases.

I would ask that the residents of Milton stand up and say "NO to cell Towers in residential neighborhoods". Help us to preserve and protect the reason why we live in Milton. Do not allow cell towers to litter the picturesque landscape and detract from our unique environment.

Thank you,
Kay Norvell
2305 Saddlesprings Drive
Milton, Ga
pippi08@att.net

Deerfield Place Shopping Center Water Back.

All:

Water is back on at the Deerfield Place Shopping Center on Highway 9. Many thanks to City Manager Lagerbloom and staff for helping with this issue.

Deerfield Place Shopping Center Without Water

All:

We have received reports that Deerfield Place Shopping Center off of Hwy 9 has been without water for the past hour. Authorities are working on fixing this problem.

City of Milton road conditions for Saturday, Jan. 9

Media Contact:
Jason Wright
jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us
678-242-2523 (office)
770-825-3096 (cell)

City of Milton road conditions for Saturday, Jan. 9

MILTON, GA., Jan. 8, 2010 - The icy conditions on Milton roads persist, and City Hall staff urges citizens to staff off local roads for their safety.

According to road crews, ice spots persist intermittently on most roads, especially the less frequently traveled ones.

Therefore, if citizens must go out, Milton's Public Safety and Public Works departments ask that motorists drive very slowly. Matt Marietta, Milton's emergency management coordinator, advises apparently clear roads have hidden ice patches that will cause drivers to spin out if they are not paying attention or driving too fast.

Following are the roads that still have a potentially dangerous amount of ice on them:

IMPASSABLE
** New Providence Road
** Dinsmore Road

POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS
** Dorris Road
** Bullpen Road

City of Milton Drops Vision Statement From Newsletters

All:

Thanks to an Accessmilton visitor, it was brought to our attention that the City of Milton emails no longer include the cities vision statement which states "Milton is a distinctive community embracing small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing our rural character."

Their close now simply reads "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."

What are your thoughts? Is this a sign of Milton leaning more towards your typical suburb and parting ways with those resident who do not live in subdivisions or is there another reason?

We have emailed both Communications manager Jason Wright and City Manager Chris Lagerbloom. Hopefully, they can shed some light on this change.

Updated City of Milton Road Conditions

Media Contact:
Jason Wright
jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us
678-242-2523 (office)
770-825-3096 (cell)

Road conditions in the City of Milton

MILTON, GA., Jan. 8, 2010 - Due to changing weather conditions and city work crews addressing problem areas, the City of Milton announces these road closures and situations:

CLOSED
** New Providence Road from Dorris Road to Atlanta National Golf Club
** Cogburn Road from Bethany Road to Francis Road
** All of Redd Road

POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS
** Bethany Bend Road at Cogburn Road
** Providence Road at New Providence Road
** Hopewell Road at Brookshade Parkway
** Multiple stretches of Birmingham Highway (Ga. 372) and Birmingham Road

ACCIDENT

** Hickory Flat Road: An overturned vehicle with entrapment.

Matt Marietta, Milton's emergency management coordinator, advises the city's roads crews are treating roads to make them safe for driving. Marietta said city crews are working with the Georgia Department of Transportation to create safe driving conditions on Birmingham Highway (Ga. 372) .

Because of Milton's network of two-lane, tree-lined streets, much of the city is too dangerous for driving. Many of those roads are icy and will not thaw because of lack of direct sunlight. Citizens are advised to avoid these roads completely.

Again, the City of Milton urges motorists stay indoors and not use the city's icy roads.

City Hall is closed except for essential staff. Court is cancelled for the day.

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.

Teen Accused Of Shooting Horse With Arrows

NOTE: While this story did not take place in Milton, we believe it is relevant in posting here due to our significant equestrian community as well as wildlife. On Bethany Road alone, horses have been shot with paint balls, targeted with fireworks, and chased among other things.

Also, baby deer have been tortured in this open road neighborhood as well.

Hopefully in 2010, council and staff will adopt stricter ordinances and penalties regarding animal abuse within our city.

Tim Enloe

Accessmilton.com

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FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. -- Fayette County Sheriff’s Office officials arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with a horse that had been shot with arrows.

Police arrested Jeremy Ryan Richardson, 17, of Fayette County on Thursday.

Authorities said Richardson shot the horse, named Misty, with a compound bow on Bankstown Road in south Fayette County on Sunday.

Misty was standing near a fence on her owner’s farm when a neighbor driving by noticed she had arrows stuck in her.

“It was a terrible act of cruelty,” said Misty's owner, Nancy Padovano. “Somebody surrounded her and just hit her with all the ammo they must’ve had.”

One arrow went straight though the mare’s neck. Another arrow lodged in her spine and a third came to rest in the side of her head.

Richardson was charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals. He is being charged as an adult, authorities said.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office investigators also charged Richardson with a number of Georgia game and fish violations, which are not related to the horse shooting.

Richardson was charged with six counts of failure to record deer harvest when he allegedly unlawfully killed deer and failed to report them to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

He was also charged with six counts of unlawful possession of or use of wildlife when he allegedly illegally possessed deer that had not been reported to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, one count of hunting deer at night when he allegedly shot and killed a deer on West Kelly Lake Drive in Fayette County and one count of hunting deer over bait when he allegedly killed a deer on Kelly Lake Drive using the assistance of a deer feeder.

All of the game and fish violations are misdemeanors.

Richardson is currently in the Fayette County Jail awaiting a bond hearing. The case against Richardson is still under investigation, police said.