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Johns Creek Advantage will be an important partner with the city in 2014. Pictured are the members of Johns Creek Advantage at the May 7 launch. From left, Johns Creek City Manager John Kachmar, Emory Johns Creek Hospital CEO Craig McCoy, Georgia Commissioner for Economic Development Chris Cummiskey, KeyWorth Bank COO Neil Stevens, Johns Creek Chamber President John Bemont and Mayor Mike Bodker.

A look ahead at Johns Creek in 2014 Time to strengthen our community ties Year of growth for Johns Creek businesses A new year, a new beginning. Of course, we have all heard that term again and again, but here in Johns Creek, 2014 takes on a very important meaning.

In the seven years since the city’s founding, we have done much that we all can be very proud of. Looking back, it seems at times amazing that so much was accomplished in such a relatively short period. I attribute much of our success to the community’s incredible support and patience as we worked to get it all right.

For 2014, I would like to put some

MIKE BODKER Mayor of Johns Creek ideas out there. I think it is important to start the community discussion on

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2013 was a busy and exciting year for the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. We hosted over 100 events, performed 45 ribbon cuttings and watched our membership grow over 7 percent.

The Johns Creek Business Expo attracted 94 exhibitors and over 1,200 attendees providing an outstanding venue to showcase Johns Creek businesses and offering another great opportunity for our members to network with one another and the general public.

Education was a priority, and we

JOHN BEMONT President, Johns Creek

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provided a number of outstanding Lunch and Learn sessions led by the

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Stockbridge predator caught after nationwide manhunt ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Stockbridge man was arrested Dec. 19 and charged with molesting a young girl.

According to police, Elmer Moffitt, 47, of Stockbridge, was a childhood friend of the victim’s mother. Originally from Illinois, Moffitt came to Georgia and stayed with the family in Alpharetta while he worked doing home repairs and remodeling in 2011. He moved

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Business scammed of $8K in equipment MILTON, Ga. – A Milton business was scammed out of nearly $8,000 in equipment.

The victim told police his company received an online order for a Blackmagic Cinema Camera worth $1,995. He shipped the camera Dec. 10 to a Los Angeles, Calif., address.

The same recipient placed three further orders for similar cameras. All purchases were made using credit cards. A check through PayPal returned the cards were stolen.

In total, the company lost $7,980 from the stolen cameras.

Couple caught with fake cards ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people were arrested Dec. 17 for buying debit cards using fake licenses.

Police reported seeing a vehicle on Mansell Road swerve out of its lane just after midnight. Pulling it over, the officer reported both the driver and the passenger were acting suspiciously and trying to hide

out last year.

This year, at Thanksgiving, the victim told her mother about the alleged molestation, which occurred several times.

MOFFITT The police were alerted of the allegations and began their investigation.

“The easiest thing was they knew his name,” said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “A search turned up his photo on the Minnesota sheriff’s website.”

The online photo search revealed Moffitt was wanted out of Minnesota for failing to register as a sex offender.

The victim’s mother said she did not know Moffitt was a

sex offender.

No one knew where Moffitt was living, so Alpharetta police contacted the U.S. Marshal’s office for help. He was found in McDonough, Ga., Gordon said.

“He has a nationwide felony arrest against him. He failed to register there as sex offender,” Gordon said. Moffitt was arrested and charged with three counts of child molestation and being a fugitive of justice.

something in the car. A K-9 officer reported drugs in the car.

A search turned up a baggie of marijuana in a purse reportedly belonging to the driver, Shantavia Angela Cammorto, 25, of Byers Road, Johns Creek. The search also turned up 13 Green Dot gift cards along with a Connecticut driver’s license belonging to a Scott Joseph Roose. The license was reported forged. It belonging to a different person and yet had the photo of the passenger, Ahmound Renault Barber, 28, of Covington. An open bottle of beer was also found.

Cammorto was arrested for possession of marijuana and driving with an open container of alcohol. Barber was arrested for forgery and possession of a forged driver’s license.

ing dozens of small baggies of marijuana. Another container was fond in the back seat. A back pack in the trunk held hundreds of empty baggies and a scale.

Wright was arrested for possession with intent to distribute and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Stores in Canton, Morrow, Covington, Smyrna, Cumming and Mississippi had items purchased.

The victims are unsure who the culprit is.

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MILTON, Ga. – An alleged DUI driver, who nearly hit a police officer’s car, lead to a house party with underage drinking Dec. 17.

The officer reported he was on patrol on Bethany Bend nearing Bethany Church Road when a Jeep quickly turned onto Bethany Bend, nearly hitting the cruiser. The Jeep was pulled over and the officer spoke with the driver, Taylor Andrew Stubbs, 20, of Southfield Place, Milton.

Stubbs said he was headed to help a friend who had broken down near Cambridge High School. The officer reported smelling alcohol on Stubbs’ breath.

He said he had been over at a friend’s home on Laurel Oaks Lane and the Jeep was registered to the homeowner.

Stubbs had his license suspended for failure to appear at court.

Stubbs allegedly admitted to drinking at his friend’s home along with several other peopleHe was arrested for failure to yield, failure to carry

Stop sign leads to drug arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Failing to stop at a stop sign Dec 16 landed an Atlanta man in jail on drug dealing charges.

Police reported Freddie Edward Wright, III, 41, of Atlanta, was driving on Main Street when he failed to stop at the stop sign neat Pine Grove Drive. He was pulled over and the officer reported smelling marijuana in the car. A K-9 was brought in and confirmed there were drugs in the car. Inside the glove box police found two plastic containers contain-

MILTON, Ga. – A man was arrested Dec. 17 after allegedly trying to wear a pair of boots out of Walmart.

Employees told police they saw Robert Alexander Rumney, 32, of Galecrest Drive, Alpharetta, put on a pair of boots.

He placed the boots on his feet and then placed the boots he wore into the store inside the new boots’ box. He then selected a beer and paid for it, however did not pay for the boots.

Rumney was arrested for shoplifting.

$10K in fake checks used MILTON, Ga. – A Birmingham Road company was the victim of financial fraud.

Employees told police that while doing an audit, they found several unauthorized transactions using checks in the amount of over $10,000.

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Kerry Armstrong wins environmental honors Efforts recognized to reduce traffic and improve air quality

By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Kerry Armstrong, chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, was recognized with the Georgia Department of Transportation Leadership Award from the Clean Air Campaign.

The 2013 PACE Awards were presented in 12 categories to employers, schools, property managers and individuals who are devoted to improving mobility and air quality in the region.

The GDOT Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has shown exemplary commitment to improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion.

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ognizes the role of community leaders, corporate executives and others who have used their influence to change attitudes, develop solutions and move Georgia toward a future with less traffic and cleaner air.

“Kerry’s dedication to creating a more walkable North Fulton has made measurable differences in our community,” said Ann Hanlon, chief operating officer of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. “The ability for the Atlanta region to continue to grow in population while decreasing its air pollution is directly impacted by the commitment of regional leaders like Kerry.”

The theme for the 2013 PACE Awards program explored the many ways that workplaces

and individuals are banding together for sustainable transportation through their involvement in Georgia Commute Options, a suite of programs that combine all of metro Atlanta’s alternate commute resources including commuter incentive programs, ride-matching, employer services, telework consulting and more.

Now in its 13th year, the PACE Awards were presented by the Clean Air Campaign in partnership with the region’s transportation management associations and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

The ceremony was held at the Georgia-Pacific Auditorium in downtown Atlanta.

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Kerry Armstrong, chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, left, accepts the PACE Award from Toby Carr, Georgia Department of Transportation planning director.

both the Johns Creek and the North Fulton Chambers to find ways to help encourage more business growth. I look forward to having Johns Creek Advantage join that conversation as well.

While strengthening our business community, I also want to be sure we look at using our ordinances to deal with the plague of illegal massage parlors in Johns Creek. We must, and we will, shut them down.

I look forward to working hard to strengthen relationships with our neighboring

municipalities. One of my highest priorities will be working with our council and the city of Roswell in getting a muchneeded safety improvement in place at Nesbitt Ferry and Brumbelow roads. I would like also to see us sit down with all our neighbors and continue to develop reasonable solutions to ease shared travel corridor traffic and safety concerns.

We have heard much this year from citizens and businesses who would like to stay better informed on the workings of our City Council. I know that with all our busy schedules, it can be difficult to attend a meeting in person, however in this day and age that should never preclude anyone’s right to know what is happening at our meetings. In response to numerous requests, I would like to have a dialogue with my fellow councilmembers about moving forward with video streaming and archiving of city meetings.

It is also my hope that in

2014, the stalled conversation on a city center can begin to move forward once again.

I do not believe that our city should be required to build the city center, but I do believe that we can “paint the picture.” By bringing to life the greater community’s vision, we can encourage those who are genuinely anxious to invest in Johns Creek to join the discussion, so that together we can encourage the growth of a vibrant, attractive city center project that will become a true destination for locals and visitors alike.

All this and more will be on the docket for 2014, and as always, I am dependent on our citizens and businesses to provide important feedback on every issue. I ask that you stay involved and please don’t hesitate to reach me anytime at Mike.Bodker@johnscreekga.gov.

Meanwhile, on behalf of everyone at City Hall, I am delighted to wish you a blessed and prosperous new year.

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Most of these events are provided at no cost to our members and include lunch.

Our chamber is looking forward to the many opportunities for the new year. We encourage you to visit our website www.johnscreekchamber. com and become a part of this vibrant organization.

Bodker: Continued from Page 1 important topics so that when council sits down to take up a new topic, we have the feedback from our citizens and businesses about what they feel is best for Johns Creek.

My first order of business will of course be to welcome your new councilmembers, Cori Davenport and Lenny Zaprowski. I am very excited about their bringing a fresh perspective and taking a new look at what we have done so far.

One place I will be looking to our council, citizens and businesses for feedback will be in setting up a systematic review process for all our ordinances so we are sure that we are keeping up with the changing needs of our community. I will be taking a special interest in making Johns Creek a more business-friendly community and will continue to look to

Bemont: Continued from Page 1 University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center.

We are excited about the many opportunities for 2014 that will further support our mission to help Johns Creek Chamber members connect, grow and thrive.

A new 2014 initiative, in partnership with Johns Creek Advantage, is the chamber’s new Small Business Resource Center.

The SBRC will connect area small businesses to business planning, marketing, capital, workforce and other resources traditionally needed by small businesses. Most of these ser-

vices will be provided at no cost to Johns Creek businesses.

We will identify commercial space needs of area small businesses and entrepreneurs and match those to existing real estate opportunities. We will continuously work to identify and address any unmet small business needs. The SBRC is now open and we encourage you to take advantage of this unique offering.

We will continue to be community leaders in providing networking opportunities through Business After Hours, weekly networking at the Bricks, located in Perimeter Church, and at various luncheons and other events.

Educational sessions will continue to be provided on a

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Atlanta area attains ozone standard ATLANTA —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking final action to approve the state of Georgia’s request to redesignate the Atlanta area to attainment of the 1997 eight-hour ozone standard.

This action is based on air quality data from the threeyear period of 2008, 2009 and 2010 that meets the standard.

“This is a great accomplishment for the Atlanta area, a product of strong collaboration among government, the business community, environmental organiza-

tions and ordinary citizens,” said Stan Meiburg, acting EPA regional administrator.

“Together with our partners at the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, we look forward to continued progress in improving Atlanta’s air quality.”

The Atlanta area impacted by this proposed action includes the following 20 counties: Forsyth, Fulton, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Pauld-

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Ground-level ozone is created by emissions from industrial facilities and electric utilities, motor vehicle exhaust and chemical solvents.

Breathing ozone can trigger a variety of health problems including chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion.

For more on the Atlantaarea proposed redesignation, visit docket number EPAR04-OAR-2012-0986 at www. regulations.gov.

—McKenzie Cunningham

Christmas trees and other small household items can be dropped off at the Home Depot on State Bridge Road Jan. 4.

‘Bring One for the Chipper,’ Jan. 4 Recycle Christmas trees, other items JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Christmas tree recycling program, “Bring One for the Chipper,” is expanding to accept electronics, cardboard, clothing and small household items on the drop-off day, Saturday, Jan. 4, at Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

Residents can deposit their live Christmas trees and other approved items to be recycled between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please remove decorations and lights before dropping off trees.

“Traditionally, this has been about recycling Christmas trees, but our electronics recycling days are among our more popular events,” said Johns Creek Solid Waste Manager James Swope. “We thought that a lot of people would be getting new electronic gadgets, and this offers people an environmentally safe way to recycle their old electronics. In addition, there is an opportunity to donate clothing and small household items to charity.”

Trees will be chipped into mulch by the Davey Tree Expert Company. The mulch will be used for playgrounds, public beautification projects, wildlife habitat and homeowner landscaping projects. Mulch is available free to the public upon request by contacting Davey Tree at 770-451-7911. Since 1991, “Bring One for the Chipper,” has collected more than 6

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What: Christmas tree recycling program now includes electronics and clothing When: Jan. 4, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m Where: The Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Rd. million trees for beneficial reuse.

The local event, sponsored by the city of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, is part of a statewide recycling effort by Keep Georgia Beautiful and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Statewide corporate sponsors are Home Depot, 11Alive, Earth 911.com, and the Davey Tree Expert Company.

In addition to Christmas trees, residents can drop off: • Computers, monitors, printers, laptops, keyboards, mice, cords and wires • Televisions ($10 per TV, $25 for 35-inch screens or bigger and projection TVs), stereos, fax machines, copiers • Cellphones, telephones, batteries and cardboard • Clothing, shoes, small reusable household items (will be collected by American Kidney Services) Do not bring: • Items containing Freon, mercury or household hazardous waste • Light bulbs or liquids For more information, contact Kim Branch at Keep Johns Creek Beautiful at 770-5517766.

—Aldo Nahed

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Park Place expands hours VERY UGLY DRIVEWAY? JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Beginning the week of Jan. 6, Park Place will have expanded hours.

It will be open Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon.

“Since we opened Park Place two years ago, we have had many members ask us to be open in the evenings and weekends. This is a small step toward providing some activities for folks who are not able to enjoy Park Place during our normal daytime hours,” said Kirk Franz, recreation manager. “Our goal is to offer some extra fitness classes and activities during these expanded hours.”

For the January/February session, Park Place will offer a FLEX Fitness 20/20/20 class and FLEX Intro to Yoga class on Tuesday evenings.

On Saturday mornings, a six-week “iPhone Basics” computer class will be offered.

“We will also be open if you want to just stop by to have a cup of coffee with a friend,” said Franz.

Park Place programs and activities are designed for Johns Creek residents aged 62 and older.

Johns Creek residents will be given first priority for all programs.

If additional registration is needed to reach the minimum number of participants necessary to conduct a class/program or to achieve a more enriching experience for Johns Creek residents, registration may be opened for non-resident Park Place guests.

Park Place is located at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road, and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

The center is closed on Sundays and city-observed holidays.

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FSA HS drops state charter school application Fulton County provides ‘better choice for now’

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Just days after receiving approval from the Fulton County Board of Education, the governing board of the Fulton Science Academy High School (FSA HS) has opted to suspend its pursuit of becoming a state charter school beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.

Under state rules, existing charter schools must receive a waiver from the local school board to apply to become a state-commissioned charter school.

FSA HS still has nearly 18 months remaining on its charter contract with Fulton Schools.

During the Fulton School Board’s Dec. 12 meeting, the waiver request from FSA HS was approved unanimously.

However, after discussion at a meeting on Dec. 18, the governing board of FSA HS opted not to proceed with the application.

In a letter to parents outlining the decision not to pursue state charter status, Principal Namik Sercan said there were numerous factors that led to the decision.

“While there are good arguments for and against seeking a state charter, the FSA HS Governing Board elected to withhold our application for a state charter this year,” he wrote.

“In weighing the pros and cons, it became clear that keeping our charter with Fulton County is the better choice for now. Ultimately, we will have to make a decision on our charter next fall.”

The high school currently has an enrollment of 173 students.

During the first month of its recruitment for students next year, Sercan said more than 150 students have submitted applications.

The relationship between the Fulton School System and FSA HS has been a rocky one for the past few years, although Sercan noted it is improving.

“We have worked hard to bridge our differences with the school district and are grateful for their willingness to work with us,” said Sercan. “It’s too soon to know where things will

In weighing the pros and cons, it became clear that keeping our charter with Fulton County is the better choice for now. Ultimately, we will have to make a decision on our charter next fall.”

NAMIK SERCAN Principal, Fulton Science Academy High School

end up, but progress is being made.”

Last December, the Fulton Board of Education voted to terminate the school’s charter based on what it perceived as operational and financial deficiencies.

After six months of deliberation, the State Board of Education – the ultimate authority in terminating local charters – opted in June to send the issue back to Fulton Schools for additional information.

Since then, FSA HS has continued to operate as a Fulton charter school and is actively recruiting students for the 20142015 school year. For its part, the Fulton School Board has opted not to take any further ac-

tion toward a termination, and will apparently allow the charter school to continue its final two years of operation under the current charter.

Moving forward into its extended future, FSA HS has two options before it. It can still apply to become a state-commissioned charter school or work to renew its charter with the Fulton County Board of Education beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.

A spokesperson for Fulton Schools indicated FSA HS must submit its request for renewal by September in order to be considered for a renewal.

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Biel is last Eagle Scout of Troop 317 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Garrett Biel will be the last Eagle Scout of Troop 317.

Because of the Boy Scouts of America’s recent inclusion of gay youths, Troop 317, which is sponsored by Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, has cut ties with the BSA organization.

Biel’s Eagle Scout Board of Review was on Dec. 30 and the Troop 317 converted to Trail Life USA the following day.

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Biel, a junior at South Forsyth High School, chose this project because Autrey Mill was in need of these benches and there was minimal seating for visitors there. Now with the installment of these new benches, AMNP can teach larger groups of children about nature and the outdoors, as well as have more room for visitors out on a hike.

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Jazzercise revved up at Founders Day

Georgia Nutz players included, front row, from left, Nick Zakucia, Hunter Fusco, Noah Ebetino, Thomas Cohen, Chris Berchock, Ryan Mahoney, Triston Tetley and Jake McCullars. Back row, from left, Ben Corrigan, Tommy Stanton, Zack Hathaway, Jack Cioffi, Daniel Wilson, Stephen Wojcik, Jack Bui, Ryan Schaaf, Michael Wall and Cole Johnson. Head Nutz Coach Mark Johnson was assisted by Bill Helsley and Chris Kastner.

Hooch wins Ga. Tech Turkey Shootout JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Georgia Nutz, comprised of varsity boys’ lacrosse players from Chattahoochee High School, became the first team of boys’ lacrosse players in Hooch’s history to win the Georgia Tech Turkey Shootout 7v7 Tournament Dec. 15.

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Corrigan earns second Player of Week honor SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Appalachian State’s Emily Corrigan, a 2012 Chattahoochee High School graduate, was named the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Corrigan received her second Offensive Player of the Week honor of 2013 after leading Appalachian State to a pair of wins over the Oct. 26-27 weekend.

She paced the Mountaineers with 26 kills in a 3-2 defeat of Davidson Oct. 26, posting just four errors on 60 attacks for a .367 hitting percentage.

Oct. 27, the sophomore scored 16 kills in a 3-0 sweep over Western Carolina. Corrigan finished the weekend averaging 5.25 kills per set, with 42 total kills on 99 total attacks and a .333 hitting percentage.

Her first Offensive Player of the Week recognition came Sept. 9 after the outside hitter led the Mountaineers with 53 kills in four matches, good enough for a team-high 3.79 kills per set. She also finished second on the team in digs per set, averaging 2.14 and totaling 30 digs in that week’s matches,

Emily Corrigan, a 2012 Hooch grad, earned her second Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor for this season. while amassing a team-high 57.5 points and averaging 4.11 per game. Corrigan led the team in kills in three of four matches that week and notched a double-double in the team’s hard-fought match against Presbyterian with 20 kills and 16 digs. She had a season-high 20 kills at Presbyterian, along with her, at the time, top three season highs in points with 21 against PC, 14 versus Towson and 13 against tournament host NC State.

Corrigan, a four-year varsity starter at Chattahoochee, was captain in 2010 and 2011.

Former Centennial player selected All-American STANFORD, Calif. – Former Centennial High School football player David Yankey was a unanimous All-America selection this season as an offensive lineman at Stanford, earning a spot on the first team of all three of the major lists.

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Chattahoochee’s Nick Zakucia has signed to play lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Seated with him are his parents Lori and Tom Zakucia.

Standing, from left, are CHS Athletic Director Milo Mathis, Jr. Cougar head coach Ron Cioffi, 2010-2012 CHS head lacrosse coach Ryne Linsley, CHS Assistant Principal Tim Corrigan, brother Michael, CHS head lacrosse coach Michael Sopko, CHS assistant varsity coach Kevin Fabianski and CHS Principal Tim Duncan.

Zakucia to play Division I lacrosse at UMass-Lowell JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Nick Zakucia has signed a national letter of intent to play NCAA Division I Lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, where he plans to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. Zakucia will play defense for the inaugural River Hawks lacrosse team and will compete in the America East Conference.

Zakucia, a four-year letterman and starter for the Cougars, was named to

the 2013 Georgia 6A All-State Honorable Mention Team as well as to the 2013 DI Varsity All-Star Team. As a defenseman, Zakucia helped Chattahoochee reach the Georgia 4A state quarterfinals in 2012 and the Georgia 6A state quarterfinals in 2013. Zakucia, a Cougar-2-Cougar mentor, was selected to be the head coach of both the fall 2012 U13 Jr. Cougar lacrosse team as well as the fall 2013 U15 Jr. Cougar lacrosse team.

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Morrow to play basketball for Columbus State

Erin Morrow has signed to play basketball for Columbus State University. Seated with her are her parents Dan and Jodie Morrow. Standing, from left, are CHS Athletic Director Milo Mathis, Evolution Speed and Agility trainer David Migliore, former assistant coach Katie Buchholz, sister Emily Morrow, CHS assistant coach Tyron Kirkland, brother John Morrow, CHS head coach Haaris Quarishy and CHS Principal Tim Duncan.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Erin Morrow has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Columbus State University in the fall with a full scholarship. Columbus is an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Peach Belt Conference.

Morrow is a four-year varsity letterman and captain as well as an honor roll student. In addition to being a scholar athlete, she has also worked with the Jr. Cougar basketball program as a mentor. Morrow has been named team MVP for the past two seasons and was selected to the all-tournament team for the Big Red Shoot Out in 2012 and the Piedmont College Hardwood Classic in 2013.

Morrow, who played

travel ball for Peak Performance, was named First Team All-Region (6A, Region 6) 2012-13, Second Team North Fulton 20122013 and Second Team All-Metro 2012-2013.

“The CSU women’s basketball program is ecstatic to add Erin Morrow to the Lady Cougar family,” said CSU coach Jonathan Norton. “She is the total package when it comes to what every college basketball coach is looking for. She is a tremendous basketball player, great athlete, outstanding student and an incredible person of character. Erin is the product of an outstanding high school coach, Haaris Quraishy (“Coach Q”), who has prepared her for the next level. She will no doubt be an impact player right away.”

– Staff

In front, Johns Creek High School senior Gabby Goldberg signs her letter of intent as parents Kelly and Rob Goldberg watch.

In back are Assistant Principals Patrick Martin and Caren Hudson, lacrosse coach Stacie Busbin, Eagle Stix coach Matt Snyder and Athletic Director Mike Cloy.

JCHS lacrosse player signs with Mercer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek High School student Gabriela Goldberg will be attending Mercer University in Macon on a lacrosse scholarship.

Goldberg has played lacrosse for seven years, including four at Johns Creek High School. In her athletic career, she has been a three-year Scholar Athlete, received the

Coaches Award and the Gladiator Award and has played Eagle Stix lacrosse year-round for three years.

She was also a head coach for U11 lacrosse teams and referee for U8 and U11 lacrosse.

She was on the varsity team all through high school and was captain in her junior year.

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With the increase of technology, the use of technology in medicine is increasing as well. Doctors around the country are embracing the technological world of applications, or apps for short, and using them for the greater good. There are thousands of apps that smartphone users can download and use for their own benefit, whether good or bad.

Dr. Jacob Varghese of Kaiser Permanente is a local doctor for Family Medicine in Forsyth County who is cautious when recommending apps to patients.

“There are medical apps that I use that I wouldn’t want a patient using, mainly because sometimes patients get a little bit of information and they can misconstrue it the wrong way,” said Varghese. “There are apps like blood pressure apps and monitoring sugar, where they can monitor and keep track of things, which I like. There’s fitness ones that I like where I can tell patients to use where they can enter their weight and keep track of things.”

Varghese sticks to recommending general health apps just to make patients’ lives easier, and tries to stray away from apps that tell patients how to live.

“There are apps like Epocrates where I’d worry if a patient used it, because they’d come back and say ‘oh I read this online that it could mean this,’” said Varghese. “Then it goes down rabbit trails, which may not be applicable to them, but they don’t realize that involves a different level.”

Epocrates is mainly for doctors to use to figure out how much of a dosage to give patients, or choose which prescription would be best for them.

“There are apps that I use to help me with clinical diagnosis and medical information, pharmacology, those kinds of things that help make my diagnosis and assessment of patients easier,” said Varghese. “It’s nice to not have to worry about keeping everything straight when the tools can help us make better decisions.”

Deciding which apps to recommend to patients takes Varghese a lot of time to decide.

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that it is a useful one.”

Varghese said the apps are useful for helping patients remember to write down their blood pressure or sugar intake if they need to because they usually have their cellphone on them, but not a piece of paper.

“If they’re on a medication reminder program, it beeps at the prescribed times for them to help them remember to take their medication,” said Varghese. “That helps them comply with their regiment and makes their overall health better for them.”

Making patients healthy is Varghese’s main goal, and he said he can understand why apps are becoming so popular.

“My hope is down the road, technology will be even better and there’ll be better products out there for patients to use,” said Varghese. “Anything that a patient can improve taking medication and improve their health is a useful tool.”

Non-technologically savvy patients may find it difficult, confusing or hard to use apps. Varghese said he works with his patients and can usually tell if apps will work if they say they don’t use email.

“If we still have to use some of the ‘older’ methods, like writing down their blood pressure,” said Varghese, “ultimately it’s work with the patient that’s most relevant for them.”

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4 real estate New Year’s Getting off to a fast resolutions to consider start in the New Year As you ‘re reading this column, we are transitioning into the New Year, that time each year when we all say to ourselves that we’ll exercise more, lose weight, maybe read more.

It’s right before we grab a beer, a bag of chips and sit down on the couch to watch a movie, right?

I have four real estate resolutions to consider this year and they’re easy to do: 1.If you’re selling, remove the wall paper and then paint. Sellers like to avoid doing this because it’s a pain, tending to think that painting is something easy a buyer can look past. But buyers think the same way, so take this simple fix off the table.

2.Buyers should get qualified and locked in on a mortgage rate. The Fed is tapering, slowing their purchases of mortgage backed securities and treasuries.

This won’t result in an immediate jump in interest rates, but it most assuredly means rates will be rising this year.

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their pricing. Inventory and competition will start early, the goal when going on the market is to get the next offer made.

4.Buyers, there will be a lot of new construction out there this spring. It’s easy to get mesmerized by the “shiny and new.”

New construction may be the right choice, but don’t overlook resales that might need updates.

You can get a lot for less. In the end, you could wind up with a better lot and more space for the same price after those updates.

Now that the holiday season is over, it’s back to work for small business owners. Are you prepared to get off to a fast start in the New Year?

Have you established all of your goals and objectives?

Getting off to a fast start is very important for most small business owners to reach their annual objectives.

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Hopefully you’ve spent the past few months putting together your plans for next year.

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An overall plan should outline your annual objectives and strategies for achieving them, and also allows you to define what needs to get done now and what can be done later.

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chapter of International Association Business Communicators (IABC). Rountree Group won certificates of excellence from PRSA in the Integrated Communications: Business to Business category and the External Video Programs category. The company also won a Silver Flame Award from IABC in the Audiovisual category, two Bronze Flame Awards in the Media Relations category and a third Bronze Flame Award in the Marketing Communications category.

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ATLANTA — More than 900 guests attended the celebratory tea at the High Museum of Art, as an historic chapter in Atlanta business and real estate unfolded on Monday, Dec. 9 during the inauguration of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Georgia Properties. Georgia’s No. 1 ranked residential firm, Prudential Georgia Realty, was officially converted to the new company. More than 900 corporate leaders, agents, local dignitaries and special guests attended the conversion celebration, where the program formally confirmed what Chief Executive Officer and President Dan Forsman called, “the entrusting of the world’s most respected corporate name, Berkshire Hathaway, to Prudential Georgia Realty and the selection of our firm to carry the standard of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Georgia Properties.”

Forsman, who has led Prudential Georgia Realty to its status as one of the 17 top-performing real estate companies nationwide for the past 10 years, was joined by Earl Lee, the CEO of HomeServices Affiliates, who traveled from Irvine, Calif., for the event.

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CENTENNIAL PARK ICE RINK

Downtown Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink at Centennial Olympic Park is an annual holiday tradition.

Hours vary. Through Jan. 20. 265 Park Ave. West Northwest, Atlanta.

Please call 404-222-7275 or visit centennialpark.com.

what the new year has in store for you. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 6 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 4 – 5.

Harmony Place Spiritual Center, 1035 Green St., Roswell. Please visit aquarius-atlanta.com.

Submit your event to northfulton.com or email with photo to calendar@ northfulton.com. For a more complete list of local events including support groups, volunteer opportunities and business meetings visit the calendar on northfulton.com.

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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » PASTRIES AND PERFORMANCE JAZZ GUITARIST JACQUES LESURE AT THE VELVET NOTE Mr. Lesure has performed with many great musical luminaries such as Kenny Burrell, Oscar Brown Jr., Jimmy Smith and many others.

Lesure will be playing from his latest release: When She Smiles. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 3. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta.

Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

The Healing Sounds Program of Northside Hospital-Forsyth will be holding their fundraiser "Pastries and Performance."

Come by for a bite of sweet treats and sweet sounds.

Entertainment provided will include local guitarist Chuck Beckman, harpist Lorretta Marks, the Main Street Strings, and others.

2 – 4 p.m. Jan. 11. 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming. Please call 770844-3587.

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The Milton Boys Lacrosse 6th Annual "Run for Cover" 5K Run benefitting North Fulton Community Charities and Milton High School Boys Lacrosse. All participants are requested to bring an article of winter clothing or non-perishable food item for NFCC. 11 a.m. Jan. 11.

13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton.

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ART IN BLOOM AT THE HIGH

The High Museum of Art presents Art In Bloom 2014, a threeday showcase of floral designs interpreting highlights in the museum's permanent collection.

Museum hours. Jan 10 – 12. 1280 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta.

Please call 404-733-4400 or visit high.org.

STAN THE LOVESICK SNOWMAN

Opposites attract in this charming tale of unrequited love. Stan’s adorable story begins after a chance encounter with a dog that has been sent outside in the wintry cold. The dog tells the snowman about a warm stove inside the house, and with a “crack-crackle” in his heart, Stan falls in love with the wood-burning beauty.

The unlikely romance, doomed from the start, is only the beginning in this hilarious and heartwarming tale as Stan later discovers that a young snowwoman is swooning over him as well. Show times vary. Jan. 2. – Feb. 2. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.

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Feld Motor Sports presents Monster Jam at the Georgia Dome. Monster Jam is the world’s most popular truck tour. 2 – 9 p.m. Jan. 11. 1 Georgia Dome Drive Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-223-9200 or visit monsterjam.com.

THE BIG PSYCHIC FAIR

The Big Psychic Fair brings a variety of psychics, vendors, and practitioners to Roswell. Come and see

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MARY OF NAZARETH: THE MOVIE

At the AMC Theatre at The Collection at Forsyth there will be showing of the movie, Mary of Nazareth, an epic new motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. This full-length feature film about the life of Our Lady, shot in English in high definition, was filmed in Europe and stars actress Alissa Jung as Mary. This movie is brought to you

by St. Brendan’s Catholic Church and The Collection at Forsyth. 2 – 5 p.m. Jan. 5. 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please call 770205-7969 ext. 41 or visit maryfilm.com.

cruisers, plus the newest gear and gadgets. The show also offers nautical fun for all ages, including daily boating, fishing clinics and the Swampmaster Gator Show. Jan. 9 – 10 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Jan. 11 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Jan. 12 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 285 Andrew Young International Blvd Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 954-441-3227 or visit atlantaboatshow.com.

Pinecrest Academy, a PreK– 12, college-preparatory Catholic School invites the community to an open house. Guests will receive informational packets, hear a brief talk, and then have the opportunity to tour the 68-acre campus with student ambassadors or via self-guided tours.

Refreshments will be served. 1 – 3 p.m. Jan. 12.

955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Please call 770888-4477, x245 or visit pinecrestacademy.org.

“WRITE YOUR NOVEL NOW” AUTHOR SEMINAR

The Forsyth County Public Library will host an exclusive seminar for writers featuring author David Darracott. This two-hour seminar will focus on the process or planning, launching, and completing a novel.

Darracott will motivate and equip participants to embark on the difficult journey of writing a novel and will share his personal experiences of the process.

Registration is required to attend this seminar, which is limited to 25 participants.

2 p.m. Jan. 11. Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming. Please visit forsythpl.org.

2014 REPTICON ATLANTA REPTILE AND EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW

The Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show brings thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, and small exotic animals to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. The event features seminars where guests will have the opportunity to interact with some of the animals.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jan 11 – 12. 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville.

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NATURE’S HEALERS: MEDICINAL PLANTS AND AROMATHERAPY

Join Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Horticulturalist Lisa Cole for this introduction into the amazing world of healing plants. This beginners’ class focuses on herbs and oils used since antiquity to treat a variety of ailments, with an emphasis on women’s needs and particular energizing blends that help to chase the winter blues away.

Class includes a hands-on presentation and crafting of floral water and teas for participants to take home.

10 a.m. Jan. 11. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

2014 PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE ATLANTA BOAT SHOW

Georgia’s biggest boating event, the 2014 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show offers a haven to discover the boating lifestyle and prepare for summer on the water. Visitors to the show can shop deals on hundreds of the latest boats, from luxury yachts to fishing vessels and family

RELAY FOR LIFE ALPHARETTA KICK OFF

Learn all about Relay For Life of Alpharetta, how you can get involved and the impact you can make in the fight against cancer.

There will be a short presentation, activities and light refreshments.

6 – 7 p.m. Jan. 9. State Bank and Trust, 2380 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit relayforlife.org.

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Richard Smith, in back on the right, rehearses for his band’s next gig.

Angeles Del Infierno perform at SoundLab Music Studios.

Part of the setup in the recording studio.

SoundLab Music Studios gives musicians a place to rock out

By RYAN PIERONI ryan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — No more garages, basements or noise complaints for bands just trying to practice now that SoundLab’s around. SoundLab Music Studios, 2190 Brandon Trail in Alpharetta, provides 24-hour rehearsal space for bands and musicians in the

Atlanta area.

Bob Stewart, the owner of SoundLab and a musician himself, noticed the absence of a professional rehearsal studio north of Atlanta, and took the initiative.

“You’re in people’s basements, you’re carrying your gear in and out; it’s a very uncomfortable situation.” said Stewart, who went on to describe the different units in

the studio.

The building has a multitude of units that can be rented out by bands for rehearsal, from rooms for hourly rehearsals to spaces rented monthly with 24-hour access. Additionally, there is a larger showcase room where bands can set up in preparation for a stage performance. All rehearsal spaces at SoundLab are sound treated.

SoundLab also has a recording studio in the building operated by Octagon Studios.

The studio has hosted rehearsals for several professional bands, including Atlanta natives Cartel, Spanish metal band Ángeles del Infierno and Richard Smith of the Celebrity All-Star Band.

“It’s a great room for us, real convenient. We can back

the trailer up through the big bay door and unload everything,” said Smith, referring to the setup in which he and his band were rehearsing that day.

SoundLab will be holding an open house Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. for musicians to come and check out the space and listen in on other bands’ jams.

Their website is www.soundlabatlanta.com.

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Trainer to play Division I lacrosse in Richmond JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Katie Trainer has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Richmond in Virginia.

The University of Richmond is an NCAA Division I school that competes in the Atlantic 10. Trainer, a four-year varsity letterman, was captain both sophomore and junior years.

She made varsity her freshmen year and has started at midfield all four years.

The Cougars were state semifinalists in 2011 and 2012 and quarterfinalists in 2013.

In addition, the Cougars were area champions in 2011 and 2012. Trainer received the Coaches Award in 2012 and was named the team MVP in

2013. She holds the record for the most goals in a season (77) and most points in a season (105). Trainer also has broken the school record for the most ground balls in a career at (128). Voted to the 2012 and 2013 First Team All-State, Trainer was selected to the 2012 and 2013 National Team to represent Georgia.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, January 27, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-13-01/CLUP-13-05/Z-13-03 Preston Ridge/Greenstone Properties (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to change the Preston Ridge Master Plan by adding “for-sale” residential use (attached and detached)to Pod G. A request to rezone from O-I to CUP is requested as well as a change to the Future Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “High Density Residential”. The property is located at the northwest corner of Webb Bridge and Morris Road adjacent to Georgia 400.

The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1259, 1262, 1263, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-13-02/CLUP-13-09/V-13-22 Windward Pod 66 Consideration of a request to amend the Windward Masterplan in order to permit single family “for-sale” residential. A request to change the Future Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Medium Density Residential” is also requested and a variance from the required 50’ undisturbed buffer required between commercial/office uses and residential property. The property is located between Edison Drive and Webb Bridge Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 1113, 1180, 1176, 1243, 1179, 1242 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. V-14-03 Dania Drive Consideration of a variance request to remove the City’s required 75’ nonimpervious buffer and 50’ undisturbed buffer in order to construct a home at 240 Dania Drive. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1177, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-13-13/CLUP-13-14/V-13-17 Peachtree Residential Townhomes Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.97 acres from R15 to R8A in order to develop 24 townhomes. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow “High Density Residential” is also requested as well as a stream buffer variance. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1270, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. Z-14-01 Wills at Rucker (R4-D Zoning Designation) City initiated rezoning of approximately 8 acres at the corner of Wills and Rucker Road from R8-D to R4-D as agreed upon by a previous condition of zoning. The property is located in Land Lots 599, 646, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. V-13-21 Peachtree Residential Consideration of a variance to reduce the minimum building setback from 20’ to 10’ for a townhome building located within Victoria Square. The property is located on Orchid Lane within Land Lot 1270, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. g. PH-14-01 Unified Development Code Consideration of amendments to the Unified Development Code in order to change the number of times a change to the code is heard by the Planning Commission in order to require one public hearing instead of two.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

Chattahoochee’s Katie Trainer has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va. Seated with her are her parents Pam and Nick Trainer. Standing, from left, are CHS Athletic Director Milo Mathis, sister Meaghan, CHS varsity coaches Ken Moore and Jack Mcllvain, brothers Danny and Michael and CHS Principal Tim Duncan.

In front, Johns Creek High School senior Cody Hardage signs his letter of intent as parents Freda and Mark Hardage watch. In back are Assistant Principal Patrick Martin, coach Jim Poole, baseball coach Billy Nicholson, Assistant Athletic Director Steve Hall and Assistant Principal Carlton Harris.

Cody Hardage signs with Clemson JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek High School student Cody Hardage will be attending Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., on a baseball scholarship.

Hardage has played baseball for 11 years, including three at Johns Creek High School.

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Fulton leaders graduate Ga. Academy for Economic Development FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announced Fulton County graduates from its 2013 Region 3 multi-day training program.

Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators and social service providers from 10 counties in metro Atlanta.

The academy provided each of the graduates an opportunity to gain a unique understanding of the complexities of economic and community development on the local, regional and state levels.

Fulton County graduates at the 20th ceremony included: Doris M. Coleman, Development Authority of Fulton County; John W. Culverhouse; Office of State Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer; Monica B. Hagewood, Roswell Downtown Development Authority; William MacArthur, Leadership Sandy Springs; Charles H. McMillan, Roswell

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Downtown Development Authority; William F. O’Connor, city of Milton, and Bethany L. Usry, Progress Partners of North Fulton Atlanta.

Created in 1993, the academy assembles a cross section of economic development professionals and resources to provide this training in all 12 service delivery regions in Georgia.

“One of the goals for the multi-day regional academies is to encourage multi-county cooperation,” said Corinne Thornton, director of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. “Many times, the participants discover the issues facing their community are the same as those facing other communities in their region, and can then combine limited resources to address the issue.”

The next Region 3 Georgia Academy for Economic Development begins in August.

For more information, call Leamon Scott at 706-621-2585 or email leamon.scott@dca. ga.gov.

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PI NO: 0010241 NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL FULTON COUNTY P.I. # 0010241 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of these projects.

The date of location approval is November 14, 2013.

The purpose of this project is to widen Encore Parkway from Westside Parkway to North Point Parkway. The new widening section will include two 12 ft travel lanes with 2 offset foot buffer, two 6 ft bike lanes, and a raised median that will vary from 8 ft to 30 ft and include left turn lanes. The proposed shoulders from Westside Parkway to North Point Parkway will be widened to 18 ft and will include a 6 ft buffer planter strip and an 8 ft sidewalk. In addition to Encore Parkway improvements, an 8-ft sidewalk will be constructed along the East side of North Point Parkway and shared lanes or sharrows will be used on North Point Parkway to connect the new Encore Parkway sidewalks and bike lanes to the existing Big Creek Greenway trail and parking area. The existing Encore Parkway bridge over SR 400 will be replaced and ungraded to accommodate future SR 400 widening. The project will provide signal upgrades and signal timing and will also include installing streetscape features such as street trees and landscaping, street and pedestrian lighting, and street furniture on both the roadway and bridge sections.

Both projects are 100% in Fulton County in Land Lots 653, 687, 688 & 702.

Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation: Sebastian Nesbitt District 7 / Area 2 Engineer Georgia Department of Transportation 1269 Kennestone Cir Marietta, Georgia 30066 snesbitt@dot.ga.gov (770) 528-3238 Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Pete Sewczwicz, P.E. Director of Engineering and Public Works 1790 Hembree Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 psewczwicz@alpharetta.ga.us (678) 297-6200 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P.I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.

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Alumni players and coaches from seven area schools met up again on Chattahoochee’s turf field for the fourth annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic Dec. 21.

Lacrosse alumni meet in annual Adler Lacrosse Classic JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee High School boys’ lacrosse program hosted

the fourth annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic Dec. 21.

Men’s alumni teams from seven area schools – Alpharetta, Centennial, Chattahoochee,

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND COUNCIL 2014 MEETING CALENDAR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK HAVE APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 2014 MEETING CALENDAR. WORK SESSIONS BEGIN AT 5:00PM AND ARE HELD IN THE TAYLOR FARMS CONFERENCE ROOM AND ARE FOLLOWED BY A 7:00PM COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS; BOTH ROOMS ARE LOCATED AT JOHNS CREEK CITY HALL, 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300, JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 678-512-3212 SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. JOAN JONES, CITY CLERK JANUARY 06, 2014 JANUARY 27, 2014

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Lassiter, Milton, Northview and Sprayberry – faced off again throughout a festive afternoon full of competitive jamboreestyle games.

In addition to the activity on the field, Jeffrey’s Sports Bar provided a buffet and refreshments after the event.

Donations from Alumni Day, the annual philanthropic event for ’Hooch boys’ lacrosse, will benefit Adam Pitt, a Chattahoochee teacher and wrestling coach recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

– Staff

Spring youth sports registration at Newtown Park opens JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Young athletes in Johns Creek can register through Jan. 31 for one of several sports being offered this spring through Newtown Recreation.

The athletic association, which runs youth athletic programs for the city at Newtown Park, offers several sports to choose from, including base-

ball, soccer, lacrosse and tennis.

Participants can register online at www.newtownrec.com or in person at the association office at 3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 104. Non-resident fees may apply.

For more information, visit www.newtownrec.com or call 678-297-2662.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 2014 MEETING CALENDAR THE JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE JOHNS CREEK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL HOLD THEIR 2014 PUBLIC HEARING MEETINGS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES. BOTH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT JOHNS CREEK CITY HALL, 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300, JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097. ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00PM AND ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 678-512-3212 SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. JOAN JONES, CITY CLERK JANUARY 7, 2014 FEBRUARY 4, 2014 MARCH 4, 2014 APRIL 1, 2014 MAY 6, 2014 JUNE 3, 2014 JULY 1, 2014 AUGUST 5, 2014 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 OCTOBER 7, 2014 NOVEMBER 5, 2014 DECEMBER 2, 2014

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 a license, driving while suspended, underage drinking and DUI. Afterward, the officers went to the Laurel Oaks Lane home to check up on Stubbs’ claims there was a party there.

The homeowner came to the door and said she had been asleep.

When told there may be underage drinking in the home, she let police investigate.

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Shoplifter flees, leaves son behind CUMMING, Ga. — A man who was caught shoplifting ran away on foot when he was pulled over, but he left his son in the car to answer to the law, according to a Cumming Police incident report.

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He said the suspect had a “friend” with him in the store who was possibly the look out.

He said he followed the suspect outside and he got into a black Dodge Ram. Officers were waiting in the parking and pulled over the truck. Officers said they told the suspect to stop, and he looked at the officer and took off running toward Market Place Boulevard.

Officers stayed with the truck, because there was another person inside.

The man inside the truck told officers his father was the one running.

He said he had no idea what his father was doing.

A Kohl’s employee found the “friend” who was outside on a sidewalk.

Officers said he also knew nothing of the father’s criminal activity.

The father was found by the dumpsters behind Discount Tire, and he was taken to Northside Forsyth Hospital for medical issues.

Donald Sullivan, 43, was charged with theft by shoplifting, obstruction and possession of tools used in a crime.

Officers also said they found a glass pipe, possibly used to smoke marijuana.

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Okey Blaine Taylor, 91, of Cumming, passed away December 20, 2013.

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Mary Lou Tibbetts, 86, of Johns Creek, passed away December 22, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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MAX’S BOTTLE SHOP

6395 McGinnis Ferry Rd. Suite 304 Johns Creek, GA 30005 Joh 770-623-9044

STORE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm Fri-Sat 10am-11:30pm • Sun 12:30pm-7:00pm GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeion General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems. All prices subject to change without notice.

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DISCOUNTED

NEW YEAR SPECIALS

OPEN New Year’s Day

10% Mix and Match case discount on wine. Bottles bought at regular price

$15.99

$29.99

VODKAS 1.75L Pinnacle Skyy Ketel One Smirnoff Three Olives Absolut Ciroc Grey Goose Russian Standard Tito’s Svedka McCormick Belvedere

$15.99 $19.99 $35.99 $16.99 $18.99 $29.99 $59.99 $49.99 $24.99 $26.99 $19.99 $11.99 $51.99

RUM 1.75L Captain Morgan Bacardi Parrot Bay Calico Jack Malibu

$20.99 $18.99 $19.99 $11.99 $18.99

CANADIAN 1.75L Crown Royal/Maple Seagram’s 7 Canadian Mist Canadian Club

$49.99

$35.99

$59.99

$42.99 $18.99 $17.99 $19.99

9 $16.99

WHISKEY 1.75L Bushmills Jameson Fireball Cinnamon Johnnie Walker Black Label Jack Daniels Maker’s Mark The Glenlivet 12 years of age Wild Turkey 101 Dewar’s White Label Gentleman Jack

DEKUYPER Regular/Flavors 750 ml Regular/Flavors 1.75 L

$36.99 $39.99 $19.99

WINE SPECIALS (Bottle Prices) J. Lohr Chardonnay $9.99 La Crema Chardonnay $19.99 Josh Cabernet $12.99 Sean Minor Cabernet $17.99 Meiomi Pinot Noir $19.99 Korbel Brut, Sweet Rose, Sweet Cuvee and Blanc de Noirs $10.99 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc $12.99 Roederer Estate Brut NV $19.99

$59.99 $38.99 $42.99 $59.99 $34.99 $35.99 $49.99

TEQUILA 1.75L Jose Cuervo Silver & Gold 1800 Silver, Coconut and Reposado 750 ML Hornitos Plata and Reposado

$26.99

BEER SPECIALS Different variety of craft beers available Corona 24 pk Heineken 24 pk Amstel Light 24 pk Miller Lite 30 pk Coors Light 30 pk Budweiser 30 pk Bud Light 30 pk

$19.99 $38.99

LIQUEURCORDIALS 1.75L Baileys $34.99 Kahlua $25.99 Jagermeister $40.99

$39 99 $39.99

$ $49.99

$42.99

$9.99 $18.99

$39.99

$42.99

$19.99

$34.99

$25.99

$23.99 $23.99 $23.99 $20.99 $20.99 $20.99 $20.99

$59.99

$38.99