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Eagles dominate The Milton Eagles Class of 2020 boasts a 30-2 record, three Region Championships and one State Championship over the past 3 seasons. Read more, Page 14.

Milton looks ahead Community leaders highlight the upcoming year ►►PAGE 6

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Letter to editor clears air Milton Grows Green addresses concerns ►►PAGE 9

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A dog was reportedly attacked by a coyote Dec. 28 outside a home off King Road. When the complainant’s adult son went outside to protect his dog, the coyote reportedly attacked him and a second dog. The son reported to his mother that “the coyote as very aggressive and had a bloody eye.” It was unclear if the coyote had actually bitten the son, but the dogs went to the vet. Officers located the coyote 50 yards from the residence under some trees that backed up to several houses on King Road. The location of the coyote complicated matters because, if officers had to shoot it, or if the coyote attacked them, there was a very real chance a stray bullet could enter

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Kimball Bridge Cove, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 18 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Katy Jo Watkins, 33, of Duluth, was arrested Dec. 20 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Paula Gaetana Cicio, 21, of Foxley Way, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 12 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for

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one of the homes. Given multiple reasons, including the aggressive nature of the coyote and location of the animal in the residential area as well as the possibility of the animal getting tested for rabies, a local hunter agreed to come out with a crossbow to see if he could dispatch the animal, which he did quickly and humanely. The homeowner said they would have it tested for rabies. After the coyote was put down, officers learned the complainant’s son had not been bitten and the dogs didn’t appear to have been bitten but that, to be sure, the coyote still would be tested.

DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Julie Porter Bemiss, 44, of Atlanta, was arrested Dec. 10 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and improper U-turn. ►► Jose A. Siqueira, 54, of Softwood Circle, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 9 on Morris Road in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Caryn Dickerson Leshynski, 52, of Minsterworth Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 4 on Minsterworth Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Thomas Justin Kubik, 43, of Stockbridge was arrested Dec. 12 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, and failure to maintain lane. ►► Steven Michael Hudock, 31, of Atlanta, was arrested Nov. 23 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI,

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on her yard. The woman told officers she wanted to document reported retaliation she’d been receiving from her neighbors on Charleston Park Road. She said she has 14 security cameras on her property and was able to document her neighbors teaching their dog to use the bathroom on her lawn. She said she believes they did this because they reportedly “know that as a retired landscaper, her plants are extremely important to her.” At first, she said the dog reportedly would urinate on the trees, but

over time the dog ended up halfway up her driveway. The officer spoke to the neighbors and advised them to stay off the property.

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Decatur, was arrested Dec. 20 on Commonwealth Circle in Milton for possession of marijuana and expired license. ►► Lindsey Paige Lawler, 21, of Founders Drive, Milton, was arrested Dec. 20 on Freemanville Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, and headlight violation. ►► Chanelle Marie Daniel, 25, of Lithonia, was arrested Dec. 9 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

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Milton Council allows wine, beer package sales at restaurants By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

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MILTON, Ga. – Customers wanting to take home wine and/or beer by the bottle from restaurants in Milton now have that option. The Milton City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Jan. 4 to provide sales of wine and/or beer by the package by licensed retail consumption dealers. INGLIS Assistant City Manager Stacey Inglis said it would give restaurants the ability to also hold a package license for wine and malt beverages. Therefore one single owner will have two different licenses for the same location. A restaurant owner asked Inglis if this was possible because his patrons did not have the access to the wine that he currently had access to. “He had several patrons that wanted to purchase bottles of wine to consume off the premises,” Inglis said. “The amendment will allow this to happen.” Except as otherwise provided by this code, exceptions include:

• Consideration of subdivision plats; Unanimously approved • Consideration of a resolution to the Milton City Council to readopt the five GMA ethics principles for recertification to be a Georgia certified city of ethics; Unanimously approved with decision to hold an ethics training session in near future • Councilman Matt Kunz unanimously approved as mayor pro tem • Special Events • Brewpubs • Private Clubs • Temporary Licensees any establishment not otherwise licensed for consumption on the premises A full description of the ordinance can be found at cityofmiltonga.us.

Maroney hired to lead new Roswell ES Leaves Alpharetta ES after five years BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton School leaders have tapped Adam Maroney, the current principal of Alpharetta Elementary, to open the new Highway 9/West Roswell school when it officially opens to students in August. The school is serving this year as the temporary home of Esther Jackson Elementary while that school is being rebuilt on Martin Road. In August, Esther Jackson students and staff will return to their new school, and the Highway 9 elementary school will reopen

under a new name and student body. One of Maroney’s first tasks is to create a culture and identity for the Highway 9 school, which is the first new elementary school in Roswell since 2001. “The focus of the MARONEY next six months will be relationship and community building,” said Maroney, who has been the Alpharetta Elementary principal since 2011. “Committees will be organized to help name the school, pick colors and a mascot. Together we will establish our own identity and culture.” He will assume direction of the new school once an interim principal, or permanent leader, is named at Al-

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pharetta. Maroney has spent his entire education career with the Fulton County School System, beginning in 1999 as a speech therapist at Roswell High School after receiving his master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. In 2004, he moved to Alpharetta High School to be an instructional support teacher. He went into school administration in 2006 when he was named the assistant principal at New Prospect Elementary, before leaving in 2011 for Alpharetta Elementary. Maroney also holds a bachelor’s degree in special education (speech pathology) from the University of Maine at Farmington, and earned a specialist’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Georgia in 2010. Maroney said his experience at Alpharetta Elementary — the oldest elementary school in North Fulton — has given him a sense of the community and school connection. He looks forward to creating the same connections at the new Roswell school. “[In Roswell] I have a unique and exciting opportunity to create a new school culture from the bottom up,” said Maroney. “We are looking at a blank page and can write our own traditions and celebrations. I am eager to get started.”

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LOOK AHEAD

City of Milton: A look ahead to 2016 It’s hard to believe 2016 is here. But I guess time flies when you’re working as hard as Milton building the future of our great city. The coming year is going to be huge for us, and JOE LOCKWOOD today I want to tell Milton mayor you about some of the great things you can expect. Remember, if you don’t see a project or issue you care deeply about mentioned here, make sure to connect with us socially. We use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Flickr to bring you nearly anything you’d ever want to know about your hometown. Check it out some time – you’ll be glad you did. 1. New facilities: From the reopening of Providence Park to working on our new City Hall, in 2016 we will see a lot of projects moving forward or to completion in Milton. We have a wealth of information on the city’s website about exactly what’s going into these projects,

so I encourage you all to visit and take a look. 2. Leading the standard in local government: We continue to strive for innovation in the ways we connect with you on a daily basis and provide services, and 2016 will be no different. We’ll be implementing our new strategic plan, which will guide our city over the next five years with goals focused on preserving what makes Milton unique, continuing to build community connections and providing rich and engaging experiences for all residents. Each one of these goals gives Milton’s staff and elected officials the exciting opportunity to interact with residents on a new and deeper level. We are also currently ex-

ploring the possibility of bringing a bond referendum question to the voters in November 2016 which would add one more layer to our green space preservation initiatives. 3. Moving around Milton: In 2016 you’ll see us take serious steps toward improving your trips through Milton at heavy commute times. Early summer will bring completion of the Hopewell Road at Birmingham Road roundabout. Construction is slated to begin on a major overhaul of the Crabapple Crossroads — one of our most-requested projects. As part of this project, we’ll break ground on a new road to relieve some of the traffic in our downtown area. Walkability in Crabapple will also see improvements with the construction of sidewalks along Mayfield Road to our new Milton Library.

Early summer will bring completion of the Hopewell Road at Birmingham Road roundabout. Construction is slated to begin on a major overhaul of the Crabapple Crossroads — one of our mostrequested projects. Well, that’s all the space they’ll give me. But I want to make sure that each and every one of you knows that Milton’s City Hall is your city hall. This staff is your staff. We’re here to serve you. Don’t ever hesitate to contact us or a staff member to find information. Here’s looking to a great 2016! -Mayor Joe Lockwood

Alpharetta: Unique among the cities For all Alpharetta has accomplished this year, I could not be more delighted. This year, we were named the best small city in Georgia by Wallet Hub, the best city to start a business by Nerd Wallet, and the best city for women entrepreneurs in the country by Goodcall, with 31.86 percent of our businesses owned by women. DAVID BELLE ISLE I am constantly staggered at the Alpharetta mayor resolve and talent of our residents and businesses that make this city so unique and special. Two things that make us unique among cities are our technology industry and the ongoing improvements to our downtown. It is a downtown reformed. It is at the same time old, new, and re-imagined. You can see the “new” in the launch of our City Center with its City Hall, parks, square, library and parking garage. You can also see it in the new downtown homes and neighborhoods coming on line in walking distance to it all. You can see the “old” with both its well-known and newer arrivals like Smokejack, Sis & Moon and Bella. You can see the “re-imagined” in the retro-fitting of older buildings for shops such as Ceviche and UB4Me Apparel. And, there it is again in the new use for Old Roswell Street as food truck alley. Main Street has likewise been re-imagined with its new wide brick paths, pedestrian-friendly

cross points, new outdoor seating, street trees, lighting, landscaping and on-street parking. Going forward, our task is simple: to make Alpharetta a hometown for all who might open their hearts and families to the possibility. Thus, our attention on downtown remains important. It is that portion of our city that identifies us, connects us and sets us apart from the many commercial and residential developments that surround our city on all sides. This year, our task carries on. We will see work begin on new buildings within City Center, bringing additional shops, restaurants and offices to downtown. We will strive to provide more parking and more pedestrian-minded crossings. We will witness the building of a new greenway park, connecting Avalon to downtown, which stand only a half-mile apart. We will see the old library roar back to life with new arts programs. We will endeavor to bring sculpture and more corner parks into our downtown streets. We will work to make downtown fully accessible from Milton Avenue to Avalon — by foot, by bike and, if necessary, by shuttle. This is our task and we are determined to meet it. Yet, there is more to us than downtown. Alpharetta stands as the epicenter of over 900 technology companies, the highest such concentration in the Southeast. This is why we are the Technology City of the South, a continuous and deserved source of pride for our residents and our employers. 2015

saw the addition of some great new tech companies in Alpharetta such as Halyard and Fiserv (about 2,000 high-tech jobs between those two companies alone). Our Alpharetta Technology Commission has launched a new Innovation Center boasting new technology company startups and the facilitation of new ideas and new possibilities. We also approved and funded a new conference center within Avalon. In 2016, we will continue to champion our cause to be the No. 1 technology city in the Southeast. There will be new great employers to announce, as plans lay just on the horizon. We are working on strategies with our Alpharetta Technology Commission to fully leverage the new conference center once built. It will be a place where great things happen in the field of technology. We are also working to attract more tech-oriented venture capital to Georgia, and more specifically Alpharetta. We are working with our new technical college, opening this January, to preemptively fill the skill gaps of our existing tech companies. Even with all this, we are continuing the hard work of making Alpharetta safer, to shorten travel times through the city, to provide better management of rainwater, and to improve and expand our park system. It’s going to be a busy year, a rewarding year, an amazing year! God bless you and God bless Alpharetta, –David Belle Isle, Mayor

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The feel-good stories of 2015 Toward the end of every year, we like to reflect upon what happened over the past 12 months. We compiled lists of our top stories, things like council KATHLEEN STURGEON elections, groundbreakings and Reporter kathleen@appenmediagroup.com schools beating records. These are all top newsworthy items of the year, and rightly so. But what about the topics and stories that didn’t necessarily make that list? The feel-good, local news that we love to cover at Appen Media. I racked my brain to think of my personal favorite stories from the year, assignments that either showed me humanity hasn’t totally gone evil or just put a smile on my face. With upbeat news in mind, here are my top happy stories from 2015:

1. T ornado reveals true character In May, a few notable people including Forsyth County School Superintendent Jeff Bearden, State School Superintendent Richard Woods, members of the Forsyth County and Georgia Board of Education and state Sen. Michael Williams, gathered at Chestatee Elementary School for an awards ceremony. While in a meeting with parents, the distinguished guests were interrupted by a tornado siren. What’s memorable about the day wasn’t the honor the school was getting, albeit still a great achievement. No, the part I remember clearly was that door swinging open and parents, teachers, administration and all the prominent visitors running out of the room and down the hallway to help students get to safe locations, bring parents and bus drivers in from outside and make sure everyone was accounted for and safe. At that moment, these dignitaries put aside their titles and authority and worked only to help everyone they could, not thinking about how important they are or what vaulted positions they hold. The principal even performed story time over the intercom to calm the scared pupils. After that tornado siren sounded, the students, parents and staff came first. Sometimes it takes a bad situation to really see the good around us.

2. Cathy get your gun Journalism is a male-dominated field, much like the FBI and shooting competitions. So, when a local woman won the Woman’s Aggregate Championship at the 2015 National Police Shooting Championships, I thought it was a pretty big deal. Not only is that award an amazing achievement, Cathy Schroeder is just a cool person. When we met up to chat about her newest honor, talk soon turned to how challenging it can be for women surrounded by men in the workplace. Cathy gave me a good story to share about winning a shooting competition, but she also gave me some lessons and wisdom to hold close throughout my career.

3. Bloody well done I admire people who donate blood. A few years ago I tried to support the cause by donating blood at a local fundraiser. I was all set to go and drank a ton of water that day (I normally drink a lot, but knew I had to be well hydrated so I came prepared). However, when it came time to actually find my vein, the nurse couldn’t. She joked that I was a vampire and didn’t have any blood. Long story short, I haven’t gone back since. So when someone emailed me to suggest I write a story about Marvin Epps, a Forsyth County resident who has donated over 20 gallons of blood over the years, I was highly impressed. When we sat down for our interview, Marvin didn’t want to talk about himself because he didn’t want to seem boastful. He was as humble as can be, even after donating more blood than 15 people have in their bodies combined. He just didn’t want to be the center of attention. Something we all can strive to be more like.

a special place in my heart and, to this day, I will stop and listen at a sporting event or really anywhere I hear a band playing. So when I learned that Forsyth Central High School’s drumline is 13th in the world and first in Georgia, I knew I had to share that triumph. Talking to the director, I could tell this group probably accomplished as much as they have because they simply love what they’re doing. That drumline story is one of our most liked, commented, shared and viewed stories ever, and why wouldn’t it be? These students stepped away from the screens of their phones, computers and TVs and really earned their topseeded spots. They showed this generation isn’t lazy and they don’t expect to simply have awards handed to them. This talented group made me proud and many, many readers proud, too. I wish them all the best in their upcoming competitions.

I racked my brain to think 5. Not horsing around of my personal couldn’t finish my favorite stories list Iwithout including something from the year, animals, as I’mabout a huge animal lover. assignments Throughout all the various animals I met that either this year, the ones showed me that stood out the most were the ones humanity I saw at the October Save the Horses Hay hasn’t totally Day. There I met Cheryl gone evil or Flanagan and her just put a smile team who rescue abused, abandoned on my face. and neglected horses

4. M arching to the beat of their own drum In case you missed my Aug. 10 column on marching bands, I’m a huge band geek and proud of it. Band holds

and other animals. Sometimes Cheryl and her supporters go out in the middle of the night, on weekends or even on holidays if the rescue is crucial. At the farm were all kinds of animals, each unique. I spoke with a volunteer who told me Save the Horses doesn’t just help the animals, but sometimes heals the volunteers, too, without them even realizing. Smiles abounded at this fundraiser, and they weren’t just on the human faces. You could tell the animals knew they had been rescued, and they were clearly much happier now.

So what about that weather, huh? Nothing says Christmas like 70-degree weather. Nothing says “Happy New Year!” like rain and clouds. These are interesting times we live in, surely. Like most JONATHAN COPSEY people, I think, I Editor jonathan@appenmediagroup.com like a chilly-if-notcold Christmas. I grew up in the bitter North, where 6 feet of snow was called Tuesday in the winter (and I was still expected to go to school!). So this whole “wearing a T-shirt and shorts” at the end of December is odd to me, to say the least. I’ve been down here in the South for a while now, so I should be used to it, right? Breaking out the sunscreen to catch some rays on Boxing Day is a Thing, right? No, I don’t think I will ever really get used to warm Christmases. I will always think of them as frigid days on which no sane person leaves the comfort of home. Similarly, the week after Christmas was still trying my patience with the weather. Is it chilly and rainy or warm and sunny? The sun moved in the sky and I don’t trust that, so why should I put up with warm and sunny in the days before Jan. 1? Some may chalk it up to global warming, climate change, seasonal fluctuations, El Nino, Kevin or what have you. I call it Nature being unnecessarily fickle. She needs to get her act together and work by a schedule – that’s why we have a calendar, after all.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR;

OPINION

Milton Grows Green’s community role A couple of weeks ago, at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Milton Grows Green committee, a claim was made that advocacy on environmental issues is not part of the Milton Grows Green mission. Let me make it perfectly clear, that statement was incorrect. In 2008, the initial resolution that created MGG stated that the committee was formed “for the purpose of recommending action to the city with regard to environmental matters.” The latest set of MGG bylaws, adopted by the City Council last December, states that the purpose of MGG includes “identifying policies and practices that promote sustainable development” and “encouraging sustainable development that preserves green space in collaboration with other local environmental entities.” Thus it is clear that MGG’s involvement in environmental policy issues is appropriate, as it has been consistently since our inception. Milton Grows Green “is a citizen’s committee advocating responsibly managed growth by conserving and protecting resources, while preserving Milton’s heritage and natural landscape for future generations” (taken from our mission statement). For those who aren’t aware of what MGG does for the community, we are presently involved in approximately 20 different programs and projects driving us toward our continued goal – the protection of natural resources and green space. These include the Adopt-A-Road program, Rivers Alive stream cleanup, twice-annual paint collections, the annual Earth Day Festival and the EverGreen Schools program, just to name a few. With respect to policy, MGG has been involved with most of the city’s recent developments regarding land use, such as the transfer of development rights program, form-based building codes and impact fees. MGG members have been an integral part of each of

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Milton Grows Green “is a citizen’s committee advocating responsibly managed growth by conserving and protecting resources, while preserving Milton’s heritage and natural landscape for future generations.” the citizen committees set up to review these programs. More recently MGG has examined and provided information to city staff and Council regarding the concept of land development using the Conservation Subdivision approach, as originally recommended in Milton’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Finally, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, adopted unanimously in 2011 by the Planning Commission and the City Council, states that the city will “work with the Milton Grows Green committee to implement environmentally responsible policies and practices throughout Milton.” So the idea that MGG is overstepping its mandate does not stand up to the facts or to history and it is the opinion of the committee members that our programs and knowledge add much-needed input and value to the city of Milton. –Jack Lindon, Milton

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asked to multiply this dollar during a month-long period using creativity. All the money they raised was donated to the Foundation Nov. 20 at the end of their monthly gathering. The money will go to a special fund within the charity, the Patrol Bike Fund, which is to eventually raise the money necessary to provide two patrol bikes for the Milton Police Department and two for the Fire Department with all the necessary equipment.

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Hooch alum takes top academic honors at law enforcement academy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Luke Cioffi, Chattahoochee High School class of ’09, earned the top academic award during the Oct. 30 North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy’s commencement ceremonies. Cioffi earned a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Georgia in May and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal

justice from Georgia College and State University in 2013. He was enrolled in the 10-week basic law-enforcement training course upon employment with the Emory Police Department. Of the 22 officers participating in Class No. 293, Cioffi earned the Honor Student Award for having the highest cumulative academic scores throughout the program.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors recently provided supplies and donations to Senior Services North Fulton in support of their Meals on Wheels for Pets program. This is Odyssey’s 11th annual Holiday Outreach in support of local charities during the holidays, and it would not have been possible without the help of their clients. Most of the Odyssey team know through their own experiences how much joy their own pets bring to their life, and many studies have shown that pets provide companionship and happiness to people of all ages. More than $3,300 in cash and sup-

plies were donated, including a matching contribution by Odyssey’s partners Robert Fezza and Steve Siders. Carrie Bellware, executive director, and Haley Evans, volunteer program manager, of SSNF both expressed their gratitude for the donations. This unique programs touches the hearts of many volunteers who offer their time to help, so they said they were appreciative of the cash donation of this size to expand the reach of the program. To learn more visit www.ssnorthfulton.org. For more about Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors, visit www.odysseypfa.com.

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Milton Class of 2020 wraps third undefeated regular seasons MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Eagles Class of 2020 wrapped a third straight undefeated regular season in Georgia AAAAAA football at 8-0, making the Eagles unbeaten in regular season play in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The core of these players and coaches has been together all three years of middle school, achieving a combined 30-2 record, three Region Championships (2015, 2014 and 2013), and the 2014 State Championship. In the 2015 season, the Eagles averaged more than 40 points per game offensively, and defensively held opponents scoreless in four consecutive games. Eighth grade Milton players include Jack Rhodes, Kyle Brown, Jackson Weaver, Jack Guiney, Chase Daniels, Anthony Minella, Paul Tchio, William Stax, Troy Artis, Carter Taylor, Blaine McAllister, Stephen Michaels, Alec Hutchinson, Anderson Jackson, Evan Hurst, Wilson Dubois, Jake Walter, Ahmad Junearick-Echols, Zander Barnett, Holden Canouse, Seth Robinson, Marcos Rangel, Brandon Albright, Bennett Spooner, Cole Monette, Graham Olmsted, Jake McCool, Noah Braswell, Gabe Gumbel, Philip Dailey, Clayton Keene, Matt Sliger, Brock Gumbel, Caleb

Ranked the No. 1 AAAAAA Eighth Grade Team in Georgia through the 2015 season, Eagles Coach Jeff Brown and players are interviewed by Born2Compete. Kahn, Geovany Grant, Mahdi Zehani, Jeffrey Williams, Jared Moore, Matthew Malkowski, Mandeep Sethi, Aaron Boehler, Joshua Golloher and Max Woodcock. The team was led by head coach Jeff Brown and assistant coaches Michael Olmsted, Bill Weaver, Craig Tootle, Mark Artis, Adesola Badon, Tim Coyle, Chris Guiney and Jim Canouse. These athletes move to Milton High School in 2016 to play under the leadership of Coach Howie DeCristofaro.

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Q&A with Frank Norton Jr. By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For nearly three decades, Frank Norton Jr., CEO of the Gainesville-based Norton Agency, has presented his annual Norton Native Intelligence Forecast. As head of one of north NORTON Georgia’s leading real estate and insurance firms, Norton has developed a reputation as an expert on market information gathering and as an economic visionary. His 2016 Native Intelligence Forecast will be Jan. 14 in Gainesville, and part of it will focus on the explosive economic growth and growth potential in Forsyth County. We asked him to share some of his insights. Q: What is the overall market outlook for Forsyth County? A: Forsyth County has tremendous momentum, accelerating far greater than any other county in the Southeast. The housing growth and quality of housing growth, coupled with the income growth, is a phenomenon in all of metro Atlanta, if not the Southeast. You’re going to permit in excess of 2,500 houses, and the average price is moving up. The housing inventory in south Forsyth is almost nil for lots, and you’re starting to have major conversation for horizontal development, which will really be the first area for major horizontal development since 2006 in

the entire Atlanta region. Q: What is the chief draw for this housing development? A: This demand for quality housing -- $350,000 to $450,000 seems to be the sweet spot – is driven by families seeking quality school systems. Q: How do schools factor into the equation? A: Test scores in Forsyth County are the best in the state, which is driving all of that growth. Because of that you have an executive housing base that, long term, will draw businesses farther and farther up Ga. 400. Once you have children, you look for school systems, and you kind of look for free schools. Why pay for a private school situation when you have unbelievable test scores in a market like Forsyth? Q: How does the housing market in Forsyth compare to neighboring markets, say in Hall County, where development and job growth is also on the rise? A: Most of those Hall County jobs are manufacturing and food, so they have a much different complexion than the job growth up Ga. 400. In essence, Ga. 400 jobs are white-collar jobs, and I-985 is more blue collar and technical and food production. I sometime refer to it as the tale of two roads. You’ve almost got to look at the wage scale and how it translates to an economy. The average price for a house in Hall County is roughly $180,000, including weighing the lake houses, versus Forsyth County at $380,000. So there’s a very different complexion

As the population grows, the number of services provided by Northside Hospital in Cumming will also grow, making the area a medical hub, says Frank Norton. between those two markets. Q: You’ve spoken in the past about Forsyth’s local initiatives for transportation – the T-SPLOST, for example. How does that play on the county’s economic outlook? A: It’s very interesting and heartwarming to see the federal government and state recognize that “pull-ourselves-up-by-the-bootstraps-mentality” of Forsyth County and award them larger amounts in matching funds for their highway and roadway improvement projects. All of that goes to building infrastructure for housing. Now, as Forsyth becomes the easiest place to get in and out of over the next four years, you will see more corporate relocation along the intersections on Ga. 400 through Forsyth County.

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Jason Chaliff Editor’s note: The North Atlanta Business Post, an Appen Media Group publication, recently recognized 40 individuals under the age of 40 with outstanding accomplishments in their professional or extracurricular lives. Each week for the next 40 weeks, we will publish a profile showcasing one of these individuals. Visit NorthAtlanta BusinessPost.com for more info. Age: 28 Title/Company: Commercial relationship manager with Wells Fargo Despite growing up in Sandy Springs, Jason Chaliff lived in North Carolina and Washington, D.C., before returning to the Atlanta area, where he now works with Wells Fargo Bank. “While I enjoyed living in other areas, I am a true Atlanta native,” he said. “This is my home and I always knew I would return. This is the place where I want to make a difference.”

Norton: Continued from Page 16 improvements take place. Another problem we see and hear a lot about is the congestion that currently exists around Johns Creek, where it may take you 25 minutes to get through at certain peak times. Some of the Forsyth road improvements might help some of that, but what we think is going to happen is you’re going to have McFarland and these other intersections along Ga. 400 capture some of that newera office growth. Q: Do you see any hurdles the county faces in its path for growth?

As a small-business owner, are you managing your time to focus on the most important tasks and activities? Do you allocate enough time each DICK JONES day to ensure that Founder & President Jones Simply Sales major initiatives are moving forward according to your plans? Time management is key to successfully running a small business, and making every minute count is very important. Time management requires a diverse set of skills and techniques, but none of them are hard to learn and utilize. For example, if you have an important task to accomplish on a specific day, allocating the appropriate amount of time, and putting an event on your calendar, will improve the

He has a degree in real estate from the Terry College of BusiCHALIFF ness at the University of Georgia and is working on his MBA. While in college, he envisioned himself pursuing a career in real estate, but the 2008 recession changed that career path. Now he is helping smalland middle-market commercial clients and prospects obtain capital and manage cash flow. A globetrotter, Chaliff has visited 32 different countries and aims to go to a new one every year. He enjoys golfing and skiing and serves on the board of the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces. Chaliff, a proponent of perseverance for whatever you want in life, said his “personal policy of ‘Never, never, never give up,’ along with a willingness to work for what I want has opened up amazing opportunities and experiences.” A: There’s a wild card in Forsyth County, and that is the proposed and much-discussed impact fees. The impact fees could affect residential and commercial property. While I’m a big fan of paying a reasonable amount to support government services, sometimes impact fees slow down growth, which is really not their purpose. (Using them to slow growth) is a political purpose – not a services purpose. So I have some concerns. Q: Does Forsyth have the higher education facilities to retain the white-collar jobs it attracts? A: We really don’t need as much of the technical training because of the worker profile as we do the MBA programs and the business-enrichment

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... I see the growth of University of North Georgia along the Ga. 400 corridor, maybe significant growth over the next 10 years to help serve that executive base.” FRANK NORTON, Norton Agency CEO programs that a University of North Georgia can provide. You may see more of a need for votech along I-985, which is why they’re adding a Lanier Tech on 985. This can help support the technical industry in that area. At the same time, I see the growth

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Forsyth maintains building permits By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Not much changed in the permit-issuing department for Forsyth County in 2015. The total count from January 2015 to November 2015, the most recent month for which figures were available, was 6,088 permits. By the end of 2014, that year’s total was 6,356, including the month of December. Tom Brown, director of the planning department, said the average monthly permit number for residential units in 2015 was 287. If the number of permits for December 2015 equaled that average, then 2015’s total will be slightly higher than in 2014. However, this slight change has been happening for a couple of years in Forsyth, according to Brown. “From 2009 to 2015, there was an increase each year,” Brown said. “From 2014 to 2015, the increase was fairly minimum and not a significant increase. 2012 was the first and most significant year we saw growth within the county. We saw almost everything permitwise double in 2012. Since then, there have been increases in 2013-2015, but they’re more moderate and haven’t been significant or doubled like we

2012 was the first and most significant year we saw growth within the county. We saw almost everything permitwise double in 2012.” TOM BROWN Director of the planning department saw in 2012.” These permits include new residential units as well as changes to existing structures, like a basement finish or a deck or a water heater, Brown said. The numbers for new residential units include apartments, townhomes, condos or single-family detached products — anything that a family will potentially occupy. “We look at this a lot because the bigger trends that are going on in the county are growth and how many people are moving here. That is a better indica-

tor than just decks and water heaters,” Brown said. “That doesn’t hold the consistency of changes in our population.”

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Rawlings named president-elect of Atlanta Board of Realtors ATLANTA – Bill Rawlings, vice president/ managing broker at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, was installed as the 2016 president-elect of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. RAWLINGS Rawlings leads the award-winning team of top producers at the north Atlanta office of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the top 10 residential real estate offices in the Metro Atlanta area. Based in Sanctuary Park, Rawlings and his team specialize in the northern suburban areas including Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming and Milton, and represent some of the region’s top developments. For more about the awards, go to abr.org/Events/awards-luncheon.aspx.

Panetta joins Keller Williams in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Keller Williams Realty Community Partners announced

the addition of real estate agent Mark Panetta in the Cumming/North Atlanta office. Panetta will focus on helping fellow baby boomers improve their financial stability going into retirement by downsizing their PANETTA homes at the appropriate time as well as helping new millennial families ease into a suburban lifestyle through home ownership. Contact him at 678-266-8062 or www.mpanetta.kwrealty.com.

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Renasant Bank promotes Sims JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Michael Sims, Johns Creek, has been promoted to executive vice president and director of business services at Renasant Bank. Sims is responsible for asset-based lending, SBA, treasury, leasing SIMS and middle market banking lines of business. Prior to joining Renasant, Sims served as chief banking officer of a regional bank.

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If you always wanted to learn how to sew, knit or crochet-or you need a refresher course, these are the classes for you! Facilitated by Charlene Mitchell, crafts teacher and leader of the Alpharetta Scrappers (Scrapbooking) club. Registration suggested. Begins Monday, Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m. Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. For more info, email momacharlie@hotmail.com or Michael.Salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-613-6735.

ALPHARETTA/ ROSWELL NEWCOMER’S CLUB WINTER WARM-UP SOFTBALL SKILL CLINIC FOR GIRLS

What: The Alpharetta Youth Softball Association invites area girls, ages 4-18, to free Winter Warm-Up Softball Skill Clinic Events. All experience and skill levels welcome. Girls will be divided by age group. While supplies last, attendees get a free T-shirt. When: Saturday, Jan. 9, and Saturday, Jan. 16, noon-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta North Park, Fields 1-4, 1350 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, More Info: alpharettasoftball.com

AAUW JANUARY MEETING

What: The North Fulton branch of the American Association of University Women will hear guest speakers Laura Colbert and Whitney Griggs, with Georgians for a Healthy Future. When: Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: northfulton-ga.aauw.net

FORSYTH COUNTY TOWN HALL MEETING

What: Sen. Michael Williams will hold a town hall meeting. All topics are welcome, though priority will be placed on Forsyth County governance and the impact of a new city. When: Monday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Where: West Forsyth High School Cafeteria, 4155 Drew Road, Cumming More info: Brittany.wagner@senate. ga.gov

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ONE-DAY BEEKEEPING COURSE

What: Course covers all you need to know to get started in urban beekeeping. Taught by UGA faculty and professional and hobbyist beekeepers, this

What: General meeting. Plum Street Yoga will present a program on stress reduction and meditation. When: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Where: Hembree Center, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: arnewcomers.org

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What: The Krewe of Viola will present the inaugural Roswell Mardi Gras Ball, Bow Ties & Pearls, to benefit Emory ALS Center. When: Feb. 6, 2016, 7-11 p.m. Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell More info: facebook.com/roswellmardigrasball

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S “CHARLEY’S AUNT”

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, North Fulton’s only professional theater company, will kick off the New Year with a play that’s sure to be the cure for the post-holiday doldrums, the hilarious comedy, “Charley’s Aunt.” When: Jan. 7-24, times vary Where: GET, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Tickets: $26 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and matinees; Friday nights start from $30, and Saturday nights start from $35; senior/student discounts available for select performances More info: www.get.org, or call 770641-1260

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What: The season begins with one of the club’s favorite fingerstyle guitarists, Pete Huttlinger. When: Saturday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m. Where: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188 More info: sixstringsocialclub.com

When: Saturday, Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “PINOCCHIO!”

What: The Center for Puppetry Arts presents an original one-man “tour de farce” combining found-object puppets, jokes galore, and plenty of audience participation to retell the classic story of a puppet’s journey to becoming a real, live boy. When: Through Jan. 10 Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

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What: A wide variety of classes for artists of all ages, including adults, children and teens. When: Session 1 classes start Monday, Jan. 11 Where: Hudgens Center for the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth More info: thehudgens.org

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What: The new SAT will be released in March. Are you ready? Huntington tutoring invites high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to take a full-length practice new SAT to evaluate their skills. The practice test includes a complementary review session the following week at Huntington to explain the results. Limit 20. Registration required.

SPEECH CRAFT: LEARNING THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

What: Most people find public speaking terrifying and/or embarrassing. Develop the poise and confidence to feel comfortable speaking in front of others. Members of the Alpharetta Toastmasters chapter facilitate. Registration suggested. When: Sundays, beginning Jan. 10, 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: Email Michael.salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-613-6735

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What: Join Stephanie Kelly to explore the exciting world of knitting! Adults. When: Sundays, beginning Jan. 10, 3 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

KIDVEST: INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION

What: Have fun with finances! Using games, interactions, and video, students will learn basic money concepts through modules about banking, debt, credit, and loans. Ages 9-11. Registration required. When: Begins Monday, Jan. 11, 3:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

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telescope out for a closer look at the universe around us. When: Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 13, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

PET ADOPTIONS: HEARTFULNESS RELAXATION AND MEDITATION

What: Learn the benefits of meditation. Develop clarity of mind, self-confidence, empathy, awareness and focus. When: Begins Sunday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

SPANISH STORYTIME

What: Join us for Spanish story time. We will have stories, songs, games and activities all conducted in Spanish. Knowledge of the language is not required. Ages 4-7. When: Begins Tuesday, Jan. 12, 4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404.613.4050

HOW TO WRITE GREAT SENTENCES!

What: Writing a great sentence is the core of becoming a great writer and writing essays that get attention. Applerouth Tutoring Service will present a fun and educational program discussing the great sentences of history, how they were made and how to write your own. Ages 12-18. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

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What: Pet adoptions When: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN “GARDEN LIGHTS HOLIDAY NIGHTS”

What: The annual electrical extravaganza features spectacular light displays throughout the garden that continue to make the exhibition a must-see holiday tradition. When: Through Jan. 9, 2016, 5-10 p.m. Where: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta More info: atlantabg.org

FERNBANK MUSEUM’S WINTER WONDERLAND

What: Monthly history and non-fiction book club meets to discuss the takeaways from each month’s selected reading. When: Begins Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:157:15 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

What: Fernbank’s sixth annual Winter Wonderland includes two floors of festive trees and displays decorated by cultural partners to reflect traditions and holidays celebrated around the world. More than 30 trees and other displays recognize cultural traditions in North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. When: Through Jan. 10, 2016 Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 More info: fernbankmuseum.org

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What: This is our annual planning meeting. We will be choosing titles for the coming year. The group meets in the library’s meeting room. All are welcome. When: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

ASTRONOMY CLUB’S MONTHLY PROGRAM

What: Join Jeff Thompson for a lively look at the night sky. Weather permitting; we may even be able to take the

“WILD AFRICA” AT FERNBANK MUSEUM

What: BBC Earth’s “Wild Africa,” narrated by Helena Bonham Carter and taking viewers on a spectacular ride across, over and through the most dramatic continent on earth, premieres. When: Friday, Jan. 8-May 19, times vary Where: Fernbank Museum’s Imax Theater, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307 More info: fernbankmuseum.org/experience-imax

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YOUR GUIDE TO FISHING, HIKING, CAMPING AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS:

A great time to check out some waterfalls The rain these last few weeks has made it challenging to enjoy many outdoor activities. But one outdoor adventure is actually better when it’s rained – waterfall watching! STEVE HUDSON The rains that Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group wash out other outdoor pursuits are a blessing in disguise if you enjoy waterfalls. Rain makes streams flow higher and stronger, and that means the “impressiveness” rating of Georgia waterfalls can go right off the chart. One great waterfall to enjoy right now is Anna Ruby Falls near Helen. Named following the Civil War in honor of the daughter of one Col. John Nichols, it’s actually two falls in one. On the left, Curtis Creek plunges over the side of Tray Mountain and drops more than 150 feet in two grand cascades. To its right, York Creek drops 50 feet. The creeks join below the falls to form Smith Creek, which eventually merges with the Chattahoochee River near Helen. “It’s really nice right now,” noteed David Carswell, co-manager of the site. Anna Ruby Falls is accessible via a paved trail from the Forest Service visitor center at the end of Anna Ruby Falls Road. Coming from Helen on Ga. 75, turn right on Ga. 356, then turn left onto Anna Ruby Falls Road just before you reach Unicoi Lake, and follow that road to its end. Along the way you’ll pass two day-use fee kiosks. The first collects the daily parking fee for Unicoi State Park; the second collects the day-use fee for the Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area. If you plan only to visit the falls, you won’t need to pay the state park parking fee. At the visitor center you’ll find a gift shop, restrooms and an observation pool where you may see trout. There’s even a reconstructed moonshiner’s still on display on the far side of the creek. But the big draw is the falls. From the visitor center, a 0.4-mile paved trail climbs steadily as it follows Smith Creek upstream toward the falls, gaining about 250 feet in elevation along the way. The first section (from the visitor center to the footbridge over Smith Creek) climbs

gently, but beyond the bridge it gets a bit steeper and may be slippery if wet. Stone benches along the way provide places to take a break, and interpretive signs explain the area’s cultural and natural history. At trail’s end, two observation platforms provide great places from which to see the falls. This time of year, with no leaves on the trees, the views can be fantastic. You’ll enjoy looking for that perfect viewing spot or photo angle. Give yourself plenty of time too. It’s an incredibly beautiful spot, and you’ll want to linger and savor every moment. Because the trail to the falls is paved, the hike to Anna Ruby Falls is good for a wide range of visitors – even families pushing strollers. The only steps to climb are a very few at each observation platform. There are many other great waterfalls in this area, and with our recent rains this is a good time to get outside and enjoy as many of them as you can! Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including “Hiking Unicoi,” a guide to the trails of Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls. Check them out at www. chattahoochee media.com.

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Woodward North embraces tradition, innovation As Woodward North builds upon 25 years of proven success, the satellite campus of Woodward Academy continues its strong, established traditions of excellence while embracing new and innovative programs for students in Pre-K through sixth grade. The school provides a warm, nurturing environment where every student finds his or her own unique strength and talent. Its convenient location is in Johns Creek, on a 33-acre wooded campus with a nature trail that is used for educational and recreational purposes. Wise Guidance at Every Step At Woodward North, the focus is on innovative practices in the classroom with a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking. With a student-teacher ratio average of only 10:1, students receive wise guidance at every step, discover their greatest strengths, and build life-shaping qualities of good character. In addition to its rigorous academic program for mainstream students, Woodward North also offers its acclaimed Transition Program for students with diagnosed learning disabilities in fourth through sixth grades. Prolific Opportunities to Try and Triumph Woodward North offers a wide range of clubs, arts opportunities, and intramural sports. Its lively arts offerings include show choir, dance, orchestra, handbells, and a full array of visual arts options. Students also can choose from horseback riding, fencing, golf, tap

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School, established in 1999, is a private, non-parochial school offering a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beautiful school campus which is located in Alpharetta, recently opened a new state of the art Middle School and Gym. The Preschool enrolls children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary/ Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment. The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the passion to excel. This is accomplished through superior hands-on, minds-on academics which foster self-confidence and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and individualized attention is a McGinnis Woods distinctive. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies, an emphasis on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects make each day memorable. Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and leadership opportunities round out

the curriculum. Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available. Please visit www.mcginniswoods.org to learn more and plan to join us for an Open House on Saturday, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Private tours are also available, call 770-664-7764 to schedule one today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!

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Bridgeway Christian Academy – New Head of School Bridgeway Christian Academy is excited to announce our new Head of School, Mr. George Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the field of education; a background that DEMPSEY began in the classroom and includes school administration, coaching, program and curriculum development, recruiting, and advancement. Mr. Dempsey is uniquely qualified to lead Bridgeway in the years to come. An Atlanta native, Mr. Dempsey earned a M.A. in Ministry from Richmont Graduate University, a graduate certification in Educational Adminis-

tration and Policy from the University of Georgia, and a master’s degree in education, as well as his undergraduate degree from the University of West Georgia. Mr. Dempsey served for 10 years in Fulton County Schools as a teacher and coach and 10 years at King’s Ridge Christian School holding several leadership positions including Principal for the upper, middle, and lower schools, respectively, as well as Athletic Director. His responsibilities included the development of spiritual, educational, and extra-curricular programs. Over the past 4 years, he has served as the Associate Dean of the School of Ministry at Richmont Graduate University. Mr. Dempsey has a passion for creating environments for students to achieve

Over the past 4 years, [Mr. Dempsey] has served as the Associate Dean of the School of Ministry at Richmont Graduate University. success. Mr. Dempsey and his wife, Laurie, have two children (Greysen and Millie) and attend North Point Community Church. Bridgeway Christian Academy believes God led Mr. Dempsey to our school and looks forward to the many blessings in store at BCA. Please join us in welcoming our new Head of

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(NAPSI)—Some clever kids will win a share of $100,000--for not breaking eggs. That’s because they’ll take part in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC), the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace and defense industry’s strategy to build a stronger U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This year’s contest challenges students to design, build and fly a rocket carrying two raw eggs to an altitude of 850 feet and return them to ground with the eggs uncracked within 44 to 46 seconds. Much more than broken eggs are at stake. According to the U.S. Department of Education, this country has developed as a global leader, in large part, through the genius and hard work of its scientists, engineers and innovators. In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what you know but by what you can do with what you know, it’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering and math— subjects collectively known as STEM. As part of this effort to develop future scientists, approximately 4,000 middle and high school students from across the nation compete in TARC each year. Sponsored by the Aerospace

Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), TARC was created in the fall of 2002 as a one-time celebration of the Centennial of Flight, but by popular demand became an annual program. Based on local qualification flights, the top 100 teams are invited to Washington, D.C. in May for the National Finals. Top placing teams split more than $100,000 in cash and scholarships and the overall winning team will travel to the United Kingdom to compete in the International Rocketry Challenge taking place at the Farnborough Airshow in July. The contest’s rules and scoring parameters change every cycle to challenge the students’ ingenuity and encourage a fresh approach to rocket design. To learn more, go to www.rocketcontest.org and www.aia-aerospace.org or call (703) 358-1000.

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AHS culinary students cook for Superintendent’s luncheon

Students from left are Evan Schmitz, Chastity Dawson, Caitlyn Brown, David Godbey, Alexis Merlette, Tori Bottini, Lauryn O’Neil, Amiya Curtis, Superintendent Kenneth Zeff, Destiny Storey, Ceiarra Birchfield, Josh Saha, Tia Adams, Dhian Khattak, Kiya Draper, Jiabin Du, Jessica Martinez, Emily Reisser and Jennifer Kilroy.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – AHS students had to show what they have learned in culinary class by putting it on the table. They catered the Fulton Schools Superintendent’s annual holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 11 – just an intimate affair for 500 school employees. The menu included assortment of appetizers, fresh salads and hand-carved sandwiches. They also prepared a baked potato bar with fresh toppings and created delicious homemade desserts. The students spent one week preparing the luncheon along with cramming for final exams. Attendees at the luncheon gave the budding chefs a A+.

New Eagle Scouts welcomed for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FUTLON — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which include cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, held its final Eagle Scout Board of Review for 2015 on Dec. 28 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Northern Ridge District welcomes its 139th Eagle Scout for 2015, Benjamin Miller of Troop 985, sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. Miller’s project was the design and construction of a wooden fence 91’ x 74’ surrounding the community garden located at Christ United Methodist Church, in Roswell. Miller capped off the fence with an arbor and gate.

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Savannah College of Art and Design SAVANNAH, Ga. — Jackson James Cioffi, of Johns Creek, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 quarter at SCAD. Dean›s list honors are awarded to full-time students who attain a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average during an academic quarter.

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AHS’s Thornhill receives Univ. of Illinois Springfield scholarship ALPHARETTA. Ga. – Kaitlyn Thornhill, a senior at Alpharetta High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and awarded a $22,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship covering tuition over 4 years. The scholarship is awarded based on GPA and ACT scores and can be renewed for a total of four years, if the student maintains a college GPA of 3.0 or higher. She plans to major in accountancy at UIS and will also receive a scholarship to play for the UIS Prairie Stars women’s tennis team. “I chose UIS because I enjoy the close knit community it has to offer,” she said. “I also have the opportunity to play tennis, in addition to receiving a great education in one of the top business schools.” In high school, she’s played on the varsity tennis team for four years and participated in animal rescue clubs. She is also a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

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The CAP Honors Program is a selective undergraduate program combining high standards and emphasis on excellence with a small residential college model, enrolling only about 100 first-year students THORNHILL each year. The program brings together intellectually strong students with talented, dedicated faculty to create a unique academic environment within the greater UIS community. As a Capital Scholar Honors student, Thornhill will participate in an interdisciplinary core curriculum designed to prepare her for her major and provide her with leadership opportunities. For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or email finaid@uis.edu. For a full list of scholarship opportunities, visit www. uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Officers responded to a man calling for help from within the woods or on Barrett Road. After he was located, officers talked to neighbors who said the man reportedly yelled slurs and vulgarities at them because he was reportedly intoxicated. After being told multiple times to quiet and calm down, the man became even more upset and started yelling louder. The officer arrested him and put him into the patrol car. The man told the officer he drank about three or four beers.

Inmate threatens from within jail FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man contacted the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 28 in reference to several of his acquaintances who were receiving threatening messages from an inmate at the Forsyth County Jail. The man said the women were being contacted by way of telephone, texts from jail and the use of a woman as a reported accomplice outside the jail. The inmate reportedly has “threatened

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a number of local women with physical violence by the use of a local motorcycle club if they report that he is harassing them.” The contacted women were also supposedly told to shift all business to the accomplice, rather than the local business owner the inmate was also reportedly harassing. The officers were notified of the situation and filed a report.

City of Milton Notice of Meeting Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Board of Zoning Appeals January 19, 2016 6:00 P.M. Location City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway Bldg 100 Executive Conference Room Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500 Purpose Board training

City of Milton Notice of Public Hearing Variances Public Hearing:

Board of Zoning Appeals January 19,2016 7:00 P.M.

Location:

City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Council Chambers Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Consideration of Primary Variances: a. V15-029, 735 Ebenezer Road, Jane Meredith DEFERRED FROM LAST MONTH Requests(s): • To allow a structure housing livestock to be less than 100 feet from the east property line (Section 64,415,4,a) b. V15-033, 13309 Flamingo Road, Lot 105, Hidden Forest, Jim Jacobi Requests(s): • To allow a 7 foot encroachment into the rear yard setback (Section 64,669,h,3)

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Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

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BABY BED; Collapses, foldable. Carrying bag. $40, 770-993-0835 Leather sectional in Rio Chinese Red (103x103”), 6 Extra Firm Cushions, Foam Pillow Tops. Excellent Condition! $995. 678-591-0450

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Medical Equipment Rechargeable Mobile Chair by Invacare: Joystick hand operated. Adjustable up and down seat and back. Gel cushion seat for pressure. Used 4 months. $6000. 404-345-2372 CHAIR LIFT for vehicle, Bruno Curbsider, for motorized chair, remote control, 400-lb. capacity $1500. 404-345-2372

POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2300. 404-934-7307

Medical Equipment TH-36 PSORIASIS PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP $100. 404-345-2372 C O M P A C T WHEELCHAIR: Like brand new. $200. 678-297-7629 WALKER, new 678-297-7629

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HOSPITAL BED: Electronic controls with deluxe mattress. Bought new, used less than 2 weeks. $750. Originally $2000. 404-735-7250

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WANTED: CAR 1968 Mustang Fastback, restored original or Restomod, Automatic ONLY. No clones, tributes or project cars. Serious adult buyer in Alpharetta. Ed 470-222-1595

Shower Stool for inside shower, for handicapped, $75. 678-297-7629

VINYL RECORDS, used. Mostly classic rock. Call Karen 770-841-2414

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Recreation GOLF CART: Club Car. Trojan batteries with charger. Lights, horn. Excellent condition! $1950. 404-290-6364.

Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment

5000 Sugar Creek Drive, Sugar Hill 3BR/2.5BA This property currently has a tenant, which may stay/go, No HOA. Close to P’tree Ind Blvd. and Hwy. 20, minutes from Lake Lanier. “As Is” $148,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com Rare 3000 sqft on one level. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, giant family room and master bedroom, each with it’s own fireplace. Minutes from exit 14, major shopping and Northiside hospital. $239,000. Call Bob at 770-757-8654 or email dnabob@bellsouth.net for information.

Sellers Motivated. Bring all offers! Only two years young. Upgraded everything! Hardwoods on main floor. Open loft/office upstairs, bonus room overlooking fenced backyard. Lorraine Richter, Keller Williams Community Partners 678-341-7400 Office 678-977-5388 cell $290,000

65 Rainey Drive, Dawsonville 3BR/2BA Ranch with front and back porch. Fenced in yard, extra storage in exterior entrance crawlspace. Freshly painted. $155,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com

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Legal Notice Notice is given that a notice of intent to dissolve MD Gaither System Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation with its registered office at 2020 Breckenridge Lane, Alpharetta, has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code.

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Legal Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER Notice is hereby given that Renasant Bank located in Tupelo, Mississippi, has made application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C. 20429, for its written consent to acquire by merger KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia. It is contemplated that all the offices of the above-named banks will continue to be operated. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his/her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 no later than January 11, 2016, the 32nd day following December 10, 2015. The nonconfidential portion of the application file is on file in the regional office and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. December 10, 2015. December 24, 2015. January 7, 2016. Renasant Bank, Tupelo, Mississippi. KeyWorth Bank, Johns Creek, Georgia

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

NEW LISTING Mayﬁeld Place: 3015 Vance Court 5bd • 2.5ba • 5min from downtown Alpharetta • master bd up • fenced yard • popular swim/tennis neighborhood • FMLS#5613299 • $389,000

NEW LISTING The Legends of Settendown Creek: 8320 Jacobs Ridge Lane • 6bd • 5ba • 2+ acre estate lot • guest bedroom on main • ﬁn basement w/ full kitchen • FMLS# 5620850 • $499,000

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NEW CONSTRUCTION The Manor Golf & CC: 3037 Watsons Bend

5 bd • 5.5 ba • bedroom suite on main • modern gourmet kitchen design • 1+ acre, golf course lot • FMLS #5567813 • $1,299,000

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Buckhead: 2227 Melante Drive 3bd • 2ba • complete renovation • tall ceilings • chefs kitchen w/ 11’ Carrara marble island • fenced yard w/ garage • FMLS #5595294 • $589,000

Southfield: 760 Southfield Lane 6bd • 5ba • 1 mile from downtown Alpharetta • cul-de-sac lot • fenced yard • fin basement w/ full kitchen • master up • FMLS#5620291 • $480,000

The Manor Golf & CC: 3077 Watsons Bend 5 bd • 4 ba • modern gourmet kitchen design • ﬁnished basement • 1+ acre, golf course lot FMLS #5568138 • $1,450,000

1.5+ ACRE LOT Lake @ North Valley: 2005 Long Hollow Lane 6 bd • 4.5 ba • master on main • ﬁnished terrace level • backyard water feature FMLS #5579898 • $1,279,000

NEW LISTING Six Hills: 870 Owens Lake Road 5bd • 5.5ba • 10 Acre lake lot w/ gated entry • master on main • Milton HS district • home to be built • FMLS #5600721 • $2,479,000

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The Manor Golf & CC: 605 Stirling Glen Court 5 bd • 5.5 ba • 1.5+ Acre cul-de-sac lot • bedroom on main • screen porch w/ ﬁreplace • award winning neighborhood amenities FMLS #5599438 • $800,000

Lake Hartwell: 164 Lakeside Hills Road 3bd • 2ba • open ﬂoorplan • bedroom on main • lake view • unﬁnished basement FMLS #5598515 • $115,000

UNDER CONTRACT Stratforde Estates: 790 Stratforde Drive 5 bd • 3.5 ba • master up ﬁnished basement • fenced backyard • new carpet and paint throughout • FMLS #5609857 • $449,000

Gianna Whisler-Amneteg Realtor® 470.865.9887

ESTATE LOT Cherokee County: 1614 Gantt Road 3 acres • Alpharetta address • cul-de-sac lot • surrounded by other estate homes/lots • lush tree coverage, gentle rolling topography FMLS #5394090 • $147,500

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