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The Cambridge Marching Band performs in the London New Year’s Day Parade, Jan. 1, 2015 in London, England. They joined dozens of schools from around the country and the world in the parade.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It’s not often the City Council takes time out of a meeting to honor a special resident, but for the inaugural meeting of the new City Hall, Jan. 5, they did just that. Don Nahsur was presented with a seat from the old City Hall, the very one he has sat in for the past 40-odd years. The chair was taken up and set on floorboards from the old Alpharetta PAL/ Eagle gym that used to sit where the new City Hall now stands. The trim was made from old park benches.

Nahsur sat in the seat the entire meeting Jan. 5. “We wanted to present Don with a token of appreciation,” said City Manager Bob Regus. “He has distinguished himself by coming to nearly every City Council meeting. This is a memento of the city of Alpharetta to you.” Nahsur began attending council meetings in 1973, he said. His wife was in an orchestra in Atlanta that met every Monday night. In those days, back before Monday Night Football, there was little to do in sleepy Alpharetta. “So I started coming to

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Cambridge marches in London Mayors look ahead to 2015 Part of 2015 New Year’s Day parade By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The students of the Cambridge marching band packed their bags along with their instruments and took a jaunt to England as they marched in the 29th annual London New Year’s Day Parade Jan. 1. More than half a million spectators lined the 2.2-miles of streets in downtown London to see the 8,500 performers

from 20 countries around the world. Cheerleaders, floats, antique cars and, of course, marching bands progressed through the historic streets of London. Band members have spent the past two years fundraising their trip. In September 2013, the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Catherine Longworth, visited Cambridge High to give them the news they were selected to take part in the parade. “I travel the world listening to young musicians playing,”

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Families of the band members joined the crowds on the parade route to cheer on Cambridge.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With 2014 behind us, 2015 is expected to be a bigger, better year for the cities of North Fulton. New construction, new government buildings and new elections are just some of the expected improvements coming down the pipeline. The mayors of our cities have outlined how they see the coming year in their communities. To see what is coming up, turn to page 8.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Four armed suspects dressed in black broke into a man’s home, moved around mattresses and tied up the resident, according to Cumming Police. A man from the 100 block of Summer Lane told officers he was home alone at about 6:30 p.m. Dec. 26 while his wife and her friend ran errands. After he locked up the garage, the man said he went to the bathroom then into the kitchen to wash his hands. While standing at the sink, the man said he heard someone behind him. He turned around and saw a gun pointed at him along with four people dressed in black. It is unknown if they were men or women. They reportedly knocked the victim uncon-

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Businesses broken into JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Three businesses were the victims of someone breaking in over the weekend of Dec. 12-15. All businesses are located at 6300 Hospital Parkway. Over the weekend of Dec. 12-15, someone used prying tools to force open the front doors of the businesses. One business reported someone broke in and rummaged through drawers, taking $300 cash as well as three IPad 2s, each valued at $500. A business next door told police someone broke in through the front doors and pried open several locked drawers in the office. Nothing was reported missing. A third business reported someone tried to get in through the front doors but failed. One employee said, as they were leaving Saturday, they saw a man loitering in the parking lot. This man was

scious. “Four people broke in but didn’t take anything,” said Lt. Bryan Zimbardi, with Cumming Police. “They broke in and adjusted two mattresses.” Nothing was reported stolen from the home. Zimbardi said the victim was tied up naked in his front yard. His hands were tied with a bungee cord, with his shirt over his head and pants around his ankles. Zimbardi said police determined the victim had tied himself up and his story was “nonsensical.” Police are not looking for suspects.

Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Valerie Herrera, 31, of Bryson Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 14 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Alexis Ariel Lopez, 22, of Lawrenceville was arrested Dec. 14 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Arturo Espejel Cruz, 31, of Lake Union Hill Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 13 on Henderson Place in

Alpharetta for DUI, open container and no license. ►► Charles Alden Cole, 52, was arrested Dec. 17 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI and speeding.

described as 45-50 years old, wearing glasses and driving a maroon SUV with a handicap tag.

noon, the vehicles parked. When the owners returned about 2 p.m., windows in both vehicles were smashed. One victim reported the glove box was rummaged through but nothing was taken. The other victim reported a case containing an IPad, wifi hotspot and charger was taken from the passenger side floorboard.

Santa accused of theft MILTON, Ga. – A man has accused Santa of stealing from him. The victim was at Walmart on Dec. 13 about between 1 – 2:30 p.m. His family visited with the Santa Claus at the store and took pictures with him. While this was happening, the victim left his car keys, wallet and an envelope containing $1,000 on a counter. When he returned to the counter after getting the photos taken, the envelope was missing. The victim suspects the Santa performer in the theft. Walmart security video reportedly does not show the theft.

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Boaters’ vehicles broken into JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two vehicles at the Jones Bridge Park boat ramp had windows smashed Dec. 19. Victims told police they were parked at the boat ramp to do fishing. At about

MILTON, Ga. – A Kohls employee was dismissed and charged with theft and drug charges after she was allegedly seen stealing from the register and taking items from the store. The employee, Briana Renee Wilson, 19, was initially suspected after money turned up missing Dec. 23 at her till. A look of surveillance video allegedly showed her take $180 in cash and pocket it. She was also seen taking a candy bar from its shelf and eating it without paying for it. The next day, she was again spotted taking money - $140 – from the till. She allegedly admitted to the thefts as well as taking a purse, four other

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Gas spill at Costco CUMMING, Ga. — While a gas truck was refueling a gas station, the truck moved and spilled gasoline onto the ground, according to a Cumming Police incident report. As about 6:30 a.m. Dec. 24, a manager of Costco, 1211 Bald Ridge Marina Road, told officers the driver of a gasoline truck pulled in to refuel the gas station. The manager said the driver decided to move the truck during the refueling, which caused the line to come loose. He said about 5 to 10 gallons of gasoline spilled onto the ground, and fire department officials were able to attend to the clean up properly.

Prankster calls in about missing child CUMMING, Ga. — A woman called a store and said she left behind her 6-year-old daughter, but employees were unable to locate such a child, according to a Cumming Police incident report. A manager of Target, 1525 Market Place Boulevard, told officers a woman called the store Dec. 27 and said she was on her way back to pick up her child with blonde hair and blue eyes last seen near aisle six. The manager said, per store protocol, employees looked for the child and set up lookouts at every exit. However, no child matching the description was found. After officers were notified, they called to talk to the woman. The woman told officers she called the store to report a missing wallet, not a child. At about 9:40 p.m. the next day, the manager said a woman called the store and claimed to have left behind her child. The manager said the

woman gave the same description for the child as the night before. Officers tried to call the woman again, but the phone went straight to voicemail. Officers said it appears there has never been a missing child, and these incidents were prank calls.

Obscene sign glued to windshield CUMMING, Ga. — Someone glued a sign that read “so gay” onto a man’s car, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A man in the 1000 block of Thornborough Drive told depu-

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ties he parked his 2014 Lexus IS250 in his townhouse subdivision at midnight Dec. 20. When he woke up at about 8:30 a.m. the next morning, he said he went outside and found a plastic sign with the offensive phrase glued to his back windshield. Deputies said the sign was connected a suction cup, which appeared to have been glued to the back of the windshield.

Gotta catch them all? MILTON, Ga. – Two men were arrested Dec. 22 after allegedly

trying to steal trading cards. One had marijuana on him at the time. Police were called to the Walmart on Windward Parkway about noon after employees said they saw Nicholas Martin Shaver, 24, and Alexander Dillard, 22, walk up to the trading card shelf and select several “Yu-Gi-Oh” trading cards. The pair allegedly removed the cards from their packaging and tried to leave the store. They were stopped by employees. The men were charged with shoplifting. Dillard was additionally charged with possession of marijuana after a baggie was found in his pocket.

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Northside-Forsyth’s first 2015 baby born at 10 a.m. CUMMING, Ga. — Northside Hospital-Forsyth proudly announced its first baby of 2015 was born at 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1. Everley “Evie” Elizabeth Strother weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19.75 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well. Parents are Emory and Katie Strother of Alpharetta. Baby Evie is their first child. It was about an hour after Evie was born, when the proud parents realized that they were first to deliver on New Year’s Day. “It was fun; it made a special experience more exciting,” said Katie Strother. The family went home on Jan. 4. When asked if they were ready to take their new baby home for the first time, Emory said that that they were “a little nervous, but were excited.” “Our plans are just to hang out and get to know and love this little one and see what she turns into,” said Katie Strother. “We’re taking it one day at a time and trying not to stress about it.” Emory and Katie celebrated their second anniversary on Dec. 29, 2014. They moved from Chicago to Alpharetta, where Katie’s family lives, about six months ago. Katie works for Alpharetta-based Cartiva Inc.; Emory is a strategy and operations consultant. —Kathleen Sturgeon

Evie is the first child for parents Emory and Katie Strother of Alpharetta.

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in November ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced that metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate for November was 6.5 percent, down fivetenths of a percentage point from 7.0 percent in October. The rate in November of last year was also 7.0 percent. The state rate is 7.2 percent. The rate fell as new jobs were added and new layoffs, as measured by initial unemployment insurance claims, dropped. Metro Atlanta added 17,800 new jobs in November, pushing the total to 2,506,400, up 0.7 percent, from 2,488,600 in October. Most of the growth came in trade, transportation and warehousing, which gained 13,800 jobs, primarily because of holiday hiring. Other increases came in education and health services and government, 1,300 each;

financial services, 1,200; manufacturing, 600; and information services. There was an over-theyear gain of 59,600 jobs, or 2.4 percent, from 2,446,800 in November 2013. This was the largest November-to-November growth since 2006, when there were 66,200 jobs created. Most of the job growth came in trade, transportation and warehousing, 24,200; professional and business services, 13,300; leisure and hospitality, 7,100; financial services, 5,700; manufacturing, 3,300; construction, 2,900; education and health services, 2,300; local government, 1,500; and information services, 700. Georgia ranks fifth among states in job creation. The national unemployment rate is 5.8 percent for November. —Jonathan Copsey

Metropolitan Atlanta Red Cross urges preparation for the new year NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Red Cross is advising citizens to make a new year’s resolution to get prepared in the event of an emergency. The Red Cross advises three steps for preparedness, which include getting a kit, making a plan and being informed. A kit should include nonperishable food items, a handcrank radio, extra batteries and a first-aid kit.

A plan should be made in case of emergency in the event parties become separated, such as choosing an out-ofarea contact and agreeing on a meeting place. Finally, the Red Cross advises to always be informed of potential emergencies and be prepared to act in the event of an emergency. For more information, visit www.redcross.org. —Joe Parker

Expect evening road closures in downtown Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Motorists are advised to expect evening road closures to affect travel and parking in downtown Alpharetta beginning Monday, Jan. 5. The closures, which will not impact daytime travel, will affect Milton Avenue and Old Canton Street each evening for several months. These road closures are necessary so that crews working for Fulton County can install new main water-

lines in the area. The section of Milton Avenue between Main Street / Ga. 9 and Roswell / Canton Street will be closed Sunday through Thursday nights from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. On Friday and Saturday nights the closure will begin at 11 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed to travel or park on the street while the closure is in effect. The section of Old Canton Street located between Milton Avenue and Canton

Street will follow the same closure schedule. While the project has been expected for some time, Fulton County has delayed the start until the Alpharetta’s new public parking deck opened so that impacts to patrons of downtown businesses would be minimized. The 450-space parking structure is located just off of Main Street and provides free public parking. —Jonathan Copsey

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AHS holds ‘Pink Out’ for breast cancer patients ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The Alpharetta High School (AHS) PTSA recently presented the Northside Hospital Foundation’s Breast Care Fund with a check for $5,000 to help offset the cost of education, treatment and research for the hospital s breast cancer patients. The money was raised during the school’s annual “Pink Out” campaign and football game against South Forsyth High School on Oct. 24, 2014. The campaign was produced in partnership with Northside, the AHS football players, AHS and Junior Raider cheerleaders and trainers, the AHS Raider Band and Raider nation families. Alpharetta’s annual Raider Pink Out Football Game began in 2011 as a way to celebrate and remember family and friends who have battled Breast Cancer. At the 2014 event, the school’s marching band began the night with a rendition of “My Girl” during the pregame show. Breast can-

cer survivors were honored as they walked through the “the archway of honor,” were greeted by AHS principal Shannon Kersey, and presented with a bouquet of flowers. A schoolproduced video was shown on the jumbo-tron and featured the honorees, while the release of pink balloons symbolized the fight for the cure to beat Breast Cancer. “It was a very moving night, seeing members of our community and school celebrated, watching our students come together in support and recognition, and having many school groups work together towards one common goal”, said Mia Fuller, VP of student support at AHS. “I am proud to be a Raider parent.” Northside Hospital has been a Partner Iin Education with Alpharetta High School since the school opened in 2004. In all, the school has raised nearly $17,000 for the hospital s Breast Care Program. —Jonathan Copsey

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A look ahead to Milton and Roswell in 2015 JOE LOCKWOOD Milton Mayor these initiatives gives Milton’s staff and elected officials the exciting opportunity to interact with residents on a new and deeper level. Intersection improvements: In 2015, you’ll see us take serious steps toward improving your trips through Milton at heavy commute times. Early spring will bring completion of the Birmingham Highway, Providence and New Providence roundabout. Construction is slated to begin on a major overhaul of the Crabapple Crossroads, and we’ll start buying land needed for an improvement the intersection of Birmingham and Hopewell roads – one of our most requested 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 the information you need. Here’s looking to a great 2015! —Mayor Joe Lockwood

Alpharetta City Council Recap January 5, 2015

In 2015, Roswell can look forward to a record-breaking year for public and private investment in our city. Public investment will exceed $84 million. The city, the county and the school board will have $25 million of capital projects underway for 2015. These capital projects include: • $9 million for transportation improvements at Ga. 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road • $2 million for Eaves Road • $1 million for a roundabout at the intersection of Houze and Hembree roads • $15 million for a new water plant • $3.8 million for a new fire station on Old Alabama Road south of Holcomb Bridge Road • $5.2 million for radio towers and new communication system for our fire and police departments • $3.6 million for a senior therapeutic pool • $3.8 million to extend the Roswell River Trail to the Chattahoochee Nature Center • $31 million for a new elementary school on Ga. 9 north of City Hall • $6.6 million for a new library adjacent to East Roswell Park • Not yet funded, but expected to begin this year, is the Sun Valley Drive connection at Ga. 9 and Mansell Road, a $2.4 million project, and City Hall Green, $3 million to $5 million.

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By investing in our streets, water system, parks and fire and police, schools and libraries, we are making Roswell a better place to live. These investments and Roswell’s reputation as a great place to live are attracting private investment to our city. Private investment in the city in 2015 is expected to exceed $300 million. Not yet approved, so not included in this number is the proposed $500 million Chattahoochee River Walk mixed-use development on 105 acres between the river and Holcomb Bridge Road on Ga. 400. I am looking forward to my hometown becoming a better place to live in 2015. Given where we are today and the investments that are being made in our city, I look forward to Roswell becoming better every year for as long as I am mayor —Mayor Jere Wood

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It’s hard to believe 2015 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 today I want to tell you about some of the great things you can expect from our city. 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 sometime – you’ll be glad you did. New facilities: From the Bell Memorial Park expansion to the new Milton Senior Center to the Broadwell Pavilion, all the way to our new City Hall, in 2015, we will see a lot of projects moving forward or to completion in Milton. We have a wealth of information at the city’s website about exactly what’s going into these projects, so I encourage you all to visit and take a look. Leading the standard in local government: We continue to strive for innovation in the ways we connect with residents and provide services, and 2015 will be no different. Over the next 12 months, we’ll make tremendous progress in our efforts to engage transparently 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We’ll update our Strategic Plan, roll out a new, responsive website built for your busy lifestyle, lead the fire department through an Insurance Services Office (ISO) review and select a new chief of police. Each one of

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Council: Continued from Page 1 council,” Nahsur said. “It was the most entertaining thing to do.” He kept that up until now, attending almost every Monday night, except for a stretch where he had small children who did not appreciate such meetings. “Thank you for your attendance,” Regus said. Nahsur said he now has to figure out what to do with the chair at home. Also at the meeting: For the fiscal year ending in June 2014, the city received a “clean” opinion from independent auditors, reported Finance Director Tom Harris.

We wanted to present Don with a token of appreciation...He has distinguished himself by coming to nearly every City Council meeting. This is a memento of the city of Alpharetta to you.” BOB REGUS City Manager

This means there were no issues with the financial reporting. Highlights from the budget showed that year-over-year revenues were up $2.4 million, primarily due to an increase in sales taxes thanks to renegotiated totals with the county.

Property taxes were also higher and expenditures were generally lower. “We had a very good year financially for 2014 to what we budgeted,” Harris said. He said the city is looking good for the upcoming 2016 fiscal year.

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Resident Don Nahsur enjoys his own piece of Alpharetta history – a chair from the old City Hall dedicated to him.

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Registration open for Alpharetta father/daughter dance ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Fathers and daughters are invited to put on their dancing shoes and step out together for this year’s annual father/daughter dance sponsored by the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. This year’s dance theme takes a ride on a magic carpet in “Arabian Nights” with dancing, refreshments and DJ light show. Dads and their dates can attend this event on Friday, Feb. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alpharetta Community

Center located at 175 Roswell St. Semi-formal/dressy casual attire is recommended. Pre-registration is required and is open until Wednesday, Feb. 4, or when space is full. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Ticket prices are $20 per person for residents (Alpharetta and Milton) and $30 for non-residents. Both fathers and daughters require a ticket to attend. For more information, call 678-297-6100 or email accprograms@alpharetta.ga.us.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Foster Care Support Foundation chairwoman and founder Rachel Ewald is used to asking people for donations. “It costs money to give things away,” Ewald said. But this year, she said those dollars could be stretched further. For the second year, North Point Community Church has given the charity a challenge to raise $50,000, promising to match every penny up to that amount. The end date is yet to be determined. “We can do it if everybody gets together to help these kids,” Ewald said. “What a wonderful thing it would be to have the resources and the support from the community.” The matching funds come from North Point’s annual Be Rich campaign, which draws from 1 Timothy 6:18 and encourages its members to “be rich in good deeds.” The Be Rich campaign raised $4.3 million this year among 30

partner churches, said Bryan Apinis, a North Point spokesman. Last year, Foster Care Support raised $50,000, and North Point matched the same amount. “When an organization shows an excitement and says, ‘We really think we could use that, we could leverage the matching gift from North Point to double the funding,’ we’re thrilled to come alongside that idea,” Apinis said. North Point has similar matching campaigns for six of about 60 nonprofit recipients, which include the Child Development Association, North Fulton Community Charities and Beacon of Hope. The donations will go to reduce Foster Care’s mortgage, allowing more resources to go to programs, such as a mentoring program to start this year. “We’re launching a program to help teens learn life skills before they age out and get on their own,” Ewald said. “It’s a privilege to be a part of it,” Apinis said. “We love how it reflects the heart of our church to care about the needs of our community.” To donate or for more information, visit www.fostercares. org.

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Former ‘Hooch cross country champ going pro Pursuing professional cycling career By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School graduate Austin Ulich is pursuing a professional cycling career after a recurring injury ended his successful cross country and track and field career. Ulich was the 2010 cross country state champion and 2011 state champion in the 3,200 meter during his time at Chattahoochee High School. He broke multiple school records and was awarded the Ryan Boslet Scholarship, which is given to a Chattahoochee varsity letterman who exemplifies outstanding character, high integrity and a strong sense of team spirit. This was made even more impressive by the fact that Ulich did not begin competitive track and cross country until he was a freshman in high school. He signed a letter of intent to join the cross country and track and field teams of the University of Georgia upon his graduation. The future was looking bright for Ulich, but under the surface of success was a recurring injury that

would put his running career in jeopardy. Ulich was suffering from a recurring stress fracture in his left tibia. “Every time I got back into [running competitively], I would end up with a broken leg again. It was extremely frustrating,” said Ulich. “I wanted so badly to compete, but my own ambition to succeed was holding me back.” The ambition to succeed and compete caused Ulich to continually have problems with his tibia during his time at Chattahoochee and UGA. During a stint where he was unable to compete due to injury, Ulich attended the Athens Twilight Criterium, a cycling event featuring a professional 80K race that occurs annually in Athens. After attending the race, Ulich was hooked. “When I attended the Twilight Criterium, I could tell it was what I wanted to do,” he said. “The frustration of my injury and the excitement of seeing [the race] made me want to begin cycling.” Given the amount of success Ulich had encountered

in only a short time running competitively, it was a difficult decision; but after his sophomore year, Ulich quit the UGA cross country and track and field teams to pursue cycling. “Running and cycling have similarities, but in the end they are so different it’s hard to even compare. But I found my passion in cycling. What I’m really after, whether it’s running or cycling, is competition. I love to compete and achieve goals I set for myself,” he said. Austin’s parents, Mary and Bob Ulich, said they fully supported Austin’s switch from running to cycling. “We wanted him to be happy, and he was in college, so we trusted him to make that decision,” said Mary Ulich. “We were excited that he was pursuing a passion, as he clearly loved cycling more than running. He loved the competing and challenging himself to get better and to learn something at each race too, so it has turned into more than that. “Of course, in running, you can’t crash at 40 miles per hour, so it makes me nervous to watch him cycle, but I love that he is so passionate about his sport and his new career,”

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ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia senior David Andrews was named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding center in college football. He did not win. Andrews joins Michigan State junior Jack Allen, Auburn senior Reece Dismukes, Kansas State senior B.J. Finney, Boston College senior Andy Gallik and Oregon senior Hroniss Grasu as the six national finalists. The winner of the Rimington Trophy was presented live during the ESPNU Red Carpet Show Thursday, Dec. 11, immediately preceding the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show. The winner was recognized at the Rimington Trophy presentation at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. To learn more about the Rimington Trophy, visit www. rimingtontrophy.com. The winner of the Rimington Trophy is selected by determining the consen-

sus All-American center pick from three existing All-America teams: Walter Camp Foundation (WCF), Sporting News (SN) and Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Andrews, a 6-foot-2, 294-pound native of Johns Creek, has started a teambest 39 consecutive games, encompassing every contest since 2012. He is one of only two starters on Georgia’s line, which includes two sophomores, who regularly got the starting nod prior to this season. Andrews has been a Bulldog captain 10 times this year through 12 games. Behind his lead, the Bulldogs have tallied a Southeastern Conference-leading 35 rushing touchdowns. In school history, that only trails the 1971 Bulldog team, which finished with 39. Andrews has helped allow Georgia’s quarterbacks, including first-year starter Hutson Mason, have a completion percentage of 68.1, which is ranked sixth nationally and would establish a school record for a season (64.5, 1997). After All-American Todd Gurley was suspended and then sustained a seasonending knee injury, Andrews has anchored an offense that has allowed true freshman tailback Nick Chubb to become the 12th Bulldog in school history to reach 1,000 yards rushing in a season.

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said Robert Bone, executive director of the parade. “I am always impressed with North American high school musicians.” He said England does not have a tradition of marching bands other than in the military, so the American high school bands are a spectacle for the audience. “The North American marching bands are why they stay,” he said. About 25 bands take part in the parade each year. They are recommended to the parade leaders by band judges throughout the world. Bone and his staff then decide who should take part. There were 16 invitations to go to North American bands. The only other Georgia high school to get an invitation was South Paulding High in Douglasville. For more photos and video of the band’s performance as well as taking in the sights of England, visit the Cambridge High School Band Facebook page.

AHS orchestra program gives back at winter concert Manning Oaks brings parents to school ALPHARETTA, Ga. —Manning Oaks Elementary opened its doors and welcomed over 400 parents into the classrooms for “Bring Your Parent to School Day” Nov. 17 and 18. Parents listened to a demonstration lesson from Manning Oaks teachers and enjoyed a catered breakfast in the cafeteria with a presentation from Ava Sheffield, the

school’s curriculum specialist. Sheffield spoke about topics including the Common Core, Depth of Knowledge (DOK)/ rigor, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA2) and the new Georgia Milestones Assessment. Parents also received multiple resources to support student learning at home. —Shannon Weaver

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta High School orchestra hosted its second annual food drive/fundraiser for North Fulton Community Charities at their winter concert Dec. 9. At the event, students and families collected donations for North Fulton Community Charities to share food and money with those in need. The orchestra students and families collected 216 food items and cash donations totaling $570.

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Price appoints local student to Air Force Academy By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Rivers Academy senior Georgia Sims has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy by U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.). Sims earned one of 40 appointments by Price for students to attend the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marines Academy or the U.S. Air Force Academy. Sims said that after a trip to Normandy, France on the 65th anniversary of D-Day, she began to “yearn to be to a part of something bigger than myself, someone who works toward the betterment of others.” Having been a competitive swimmer since she was 8, Sims began searching for a college that would provide her with athletic, leadership and academic opportunities. In October, Sims traveled to the Air Force Academy and met with the academy’s swim team and coaching staff. She said she “instantly felt at home.” “After a great deal of research, I realized the United States Air Force Academy would provide me with an academic and leadership path that would prepare me to serve our country,” she said. After deciding that the AFA would fit her collegiate desires, Sims sent a copy of her resume, test scores and two essays to Price in the hopes that he would appoint her. In November, Sims received an official appointment to the Class of 2019 at the AFA. “I can honestly say that my dreams of swimming in a Division I program and attending a wonderful school are coming true,” she said. “I

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MRKH – New treatments available for a devastating syndrome long kept secret By Robert Moore, D.O., Urogynecologist Nicole just wanted “to feel like a woman, to feel normal, just like everyone else.” Instead, she was unhappy and she couldn’t understand why, at 15 years old, she still hadn’t started her period. Nicole is just one of a small number of women born with Mayer-Rokitansky-KusterHauser syndrome (MRKH), a very rare condition which leaves a woman with a very short vaginal canal or no vagina at all, despite having ovaries and an underdeveloped uterus. Not only does the woman not have a menstrual cycle, she also can’t have sex or carry a child. The condition is devastating for the 1 in 4,500 women who have it. The cause of MRKH remains unclear; however genetic

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to nine weeks. It is the least invasive procedure by far to create a new vagina in women born without one. Only a handful of surgeons across the country utilize the laparoscopic modification of the Davydov procedure, and the surgeons with among the most experience in the country are located at Atlanta’s Northside Hospital. Patients from throughout the United States and also internationally are referred to our practice, Atlanta Urogynecology Associates, for treatment of this rare

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ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientific papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD).

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league servicing the Alpharetta and Greater North Fulton County area. Throughout the year, the league offers recreational programs for the 4-18 year old age groups and travel teams for the 9-14 year old age groups. Player evaluations will be held in late January and February. To register or for more program details, including fees, visit https://leagueathletics.com/ Registration/Default.asp?org=wpyba. org?org=wpyba.org —Jonathan Copsey

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Hornets’ Whitaker, White help lead South team to Chamber Bowl win By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – After a scoreless first two quarters, a depleted South team managed a pair of second half touchdowns and held on for a 15-13 victory in the annual Chamber Bowl high school all-star game Dec. 20. The game, which was played at Blessed Trinity, is conducted by the North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club and matches seniors from North Fulton and Forsyth high schools. The South team consisted of schools from North Fulton and Sandy Springs, and the North team featured players from Forsyth schools as well as Alpharetta, Northview and Johns Creek. The South team was operating at a serious disadvantage, dressing out only 25 players, two of whom were solely used in the kicking game. Five of the six Centennial players on the roster were unable to play after contracting food poi-

soning at the team’s postseason banquet. Centennial’s Jeff Carlberg was also sidelined from being the South’s head coach. All three Fellowship Christian players on the South roster were no-shows, which left the South team with only one quarterback – Roswell’s James Whitaker. The South also had just one running back and was limited at receiver, with most of Whitaker’s passes intended for Roswell teammate Reggie White. Whitaker and White teamed up for a 14-yard touchdown pass midway through the third quarter to break a scoreless tie, and Connor Dolan of Holy Innocents ran for a two-point conversion. The North team countered on a 36-yard TD pass from Northview quarterback D.J. Pearson to South Forsyth’s Drew Witalis, but failed on the try for two. White got behind the North secondary for a 70-yard reception from Whitaker to set up

a 5-yard scoring run by Dolan early in the final period. Pearson again scrambled around before finding an open receiver deep downfield, teaming up with South Forsyth running back Tyler LaFlamme for a 53yard scoring strike with 6:30 to play. The South was able to run off almost five minutes with the aid of a late hit penalty against the North. Another North penalty ended realistic hopes of a late, game-winning drive. The game ended when standout Milton defensive lineman Nick Steinhaus sacked Pearson inside the North 5. Neither offense was able to get anything going in the first half, as the first four series ended on three interceptions and a punt. After having his first two passes picked off, Whitaker managed just 5 yards on one completion in the half. He was five of eight for 128 yards in the final two periods. With no other quarterback on the South roster, Whitaker knew he could not afford an

injury. He credited his offensive line with keeping him healthy, even though he was pressured several times and tackled for two no losses. “No hard licks,” he said, with his bigger concern the two early interceptions. “I started shaky. It’s hard to put in an offense in a week.” Whitaker was glad to have one familiar face among his limited number of targets, pointing out that he and White “already had some chemistry.” His only two completions to receivers other than White came on the South’s 79-yard scoring drive to start the second half. The North team, which had several of the top offensive players from Region 6-AAAAAA, along with multiple defensive starters from both Alpharetta and Northview, was limited to 43 yards rushing and completed just 11 of 28 passes. Pearson was eight of 17 for 147 yards after going two of eight for 20 yards with an interception in the first half. The South secondary of

Roswell’s Shakur Jackson and Rodney Dorcement, Chattahoochee’s Jordan Hillman and Michael Fusco and Centennial’s Jordyn Coleman helped keep the North passing game in check, other than a few deep balls set up by Pearson’s scrambling. Coleman was relieved he recovered from the food poisoning in time to provide a Centennial presence. “It was nice to come out here and represent my school and my teammates and get a win,” said Coleman, who was all smiles after the game. Milton defensive coordinator Pete DeWeese stepped in for Carlberg as head coach for the South team. With the limited number of available players, he did not have to make many substitutions, always a challenge for coaches in all-star games. His decision to go for two after the first South touchdown and its successful execution proved to be the difference in the game.

Gladiators’ Cloy out as head football coach Team 17-3 in 2011-12; 1-19 last 2 seasons By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – After going 1-19 the last two seasons, the Johns Creek Gladiators will have a new head football coach in 2015. Mike Cloy, who started the school’s football program in 2009 and guided the Gladiators to a 17-3 regular season record and back-to-back state playoff berths in 2011 and ’12, lost his job after back-to-back seasons of 0-10 and 1-9. Cloy, who also started the football program at Centennial, has been a head coach in Fulton County for some 25 years.

He was head coach at North Springs from 1980-90. There, he led the Spartans to the state semifinals in 1981, part of a six-year stretch in which North Springs went 51-15. Centennial began its football program in 1997 and the Knights went 27-7 from 200103, including an undefeated regular season in 2002. Cloy also helped Bill Waters get the Alpharetta program going in its early years. Waters later joined him at Johns Creek as defensive coordinator when Cloy was selected as the Gladiators’ first head coach in 2009. The Gladiators were an immediate success under

Cloy, going 9-1 in their second full season of varsity football. Their only regular season loss was against defending state champion Chattahoochee in overtime. It took a last second Hail Mary touchdown pass by Flowery Branch to eliminate the Gladiators in the first round of the state playoffs. Johns Creek went 8-2 the next season after moving up to the state’s largest classification and again made the state playoffs, with the highlight a 14-9 victory over a Milton team loaded with Division I prospects. The first graduating class at Johns Creek featured a sizeable number of outstanding multi-sport athletes, but no major college football players.

Veteran coaches Cloy, Waters and Arthur Letchas maximized the abilities of that group, but there was a significant drop in the level of talent after the first class graduated. In 2013, the team also suffered through a string of quarterback injuries and went 0-10. Things improved only slightly this past season, with the team’s top returning player transferring to Northview before the season began. The Gladiators went 1-9, with three of their losses by a combined 13 points. Cloy, who has more than 40 years of teaching experience, says he plans to continue coaching, possibly as an assistant coach at an area private school.

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Raiders go 3-0 in Forsyth event Remain unbeaten in 6-AAAAAA By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders went undefeated in the Wolverine Winter Classic hosted by West Forsyth, winning three games in the round-robin tournament. The event was originally scheduled as an eight-team with winners’ and losers’ brackets, but two teams from out of state withdrew. The Raiders defeated North Springs 90-39, and then went on to victories over Mill Creek 73-65 in overtime and Forsyth Central 57-38. No other team won all three of its games in the tournament, which ended Dec. 30. Alpharetta returned to Region 6-AAAAAA play Saturday, winning 62-56 over Centennial. The Raiders are 7-0 in the region and 10-3 overall. In other holiday tournament action involving North Fulton boys’ teams:

St. Francis competed in two national events, going 3-1 in both tournaments. The defending Class A private school state champions placed fifth in the City of Palms tournament in Ft. Myers, Florida, with the Knights’ only loss coming against national power Montverde, Florida. The three St. Francis wins came by 15, 10 and 17 points. The following week, the Knights lost their first game in the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to a team from Florida before winning three straight games by at least 20 points. The Knights are 13-3 with nine games remaining in Region 6-A East. St. Francis is 3-0 in subregion play. Milton went 2-2 in a tournament in Bristol, Tennessee, with losses against strong teams from North Carolina and Florida. The Eagles won twice against opponents from Tennessee. Milton is 7-7 overall and 5-2 in Region 5-AAAAAA after a loss Saturday to Wheeler, which won a holiday tournament in Ft. Myers and is

one of the favorites to capture a state title. Roswell went 1-2 in a tournament at Berkmar in Gwinnett, with all three games against teams from out of state. The Hornets (6-8) are 2-4 in 5-AAAAAA and play their final non-region game Saturday at Centennial. Chattahoochee placed third in a tournament at Hart County, defeating the host team 57-41 in the consolation final. The Cougars won their opener against Elbert County before losing to tournament champion Rockdale County in the semifinals. Chattahoochee is 3-4 in 6-AAAAAA and 8-5 overall after a 75-61 victory Saturday at Northview. The Titans are 2-6 and 2-13. Centennial won its opener against Banneker in a tournament at Grayson in Gwinnett, but lost its next two games against Cedar Shoals and Heritage. The Knights are 5-3 in 6-AAAAAA and 7-6 overall after Saturday’s loss at Alpharetta. Johns Creek went 1-2 in the Deep South Classic, including a 79-70 overtime win

against Cambridge (5-9). The Gladiators lost to host Brookwood in the first round and also to Sequoyah. Cambridge went 0-3 in the tournament. Johns Creek won 62-50 last Saturday at North Forsyth and is 6-1 in 6-AAAAAA and 8-6 overall. The Gladiators host Alpharetta Saturday in a key region game. Mount Pisgah placed third in a tournament at Westminster, beating Lovett 69-39 in the first round and Whitewater 59-49 in the consolation final. The Patriots lost to tournament champion Westminster 63-46 in the semifinals. Mount Pisgah is 6-5, 2-2 in 6-A East. King’s Ridge won its first game 61-31 against a Tennessee team in the first round of a tournament in Orlando before losing its next two. The Tigers are 2-2 in 6-A East, 7-9 overall. Fellowship Christian (410) went 1-5 in tournaments at Fannin County and Pickens County, with the Paladins’ lone win coming against Riverside Military Academy. Blessed Trinity, which did

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St. Francis girls take first loss in finals of Florida tournament By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The St. Francis girls suffered their first loss of the 2014-15 basketball season, reaching the finals of the Queen of Palms tournament last week in Ft. Myers, Florida, before being defeated 46-36 by North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Lady Knights (10-1) were 5-0 against out-of-state opponents before their loss in the title game New Year’s Eve. In other holiday tournament action involving North Fulton girls’ teams: Alpharetta went 2-1 in the Wolverine Winter Classic hosted by West Forsyth, defeating Upson-Lee and Starr’s Mill after losing to Roswell. The Lady Raiders (4-10) are 1-7 in Region 6-AAAAAA after a 49-36 loss Saturday to Centennial. Roswell defeated Alpharetta 25-23 in the first round of the West Forsyth tournament before losing to Mountain View

Anderson, South Carolina in the semifinals. The Lady Cougars won their opener 44-40

and Central Gwinnett. The Lady Hornets are 2-12, 1-5 in Region 5-AAAAAA. Johns Creek placed third in a tournament hosted by Westminster, defeating Mount Pisgah in the first round and Whitewater in the consolation final. The Johns Creek girls lost 56-44 to tournament champion Westminster in the semifinals. Johns Creek is 3-5 in Region 6-AAAAAA and 8-7 overall after a loss Saturday at North Forsyth. Chattahoochee went 2-1 in a tournament at Hart County, losing to champion Hanna of

against Elbert County and defeated Hapeville Charter 59-32 to place third. Chattahoochee is 5-2 in Region 6-AAAAAA and 10-3 overall after a 59-52 win Saturday at Northview, the team’s ninth victory in its last 10 games. Centennial lost all three of its games in the Queen of Palms tournament in Ft. Myers, Florida, but rebounded Saturday for a 49-36 victory at Alpharetta. The Lady Cougars are 5-3 in 6-AAAAAA and 8-6 overall. Northview went 2-1 in a tournament at Grayson, defeating Banneker 41-33 and recent state power North Gwinnett 44-34 after a 3634 first round loss to Cedar Shoals. The Lady Titans (4-11) remained winless in 6-AAAAAA after a 59-52 loss Saturday against Chattahoochee. Milton, which did not

schedule a holiday tournament, lost 50-36 Saturday at Wheeler and is 3-4 in Region 5-AAAAAA and 3-9 overall. Cambridge defeated TriCities 47-19 and went 1-2 in a tournament hosted by Cobb County’s Campbell. The Cambridge girls are 5-9 overall. Fellowship Christian reached the finals of a preChristmas tournament at Fannin County, losing 49-38 in the title game to Hiwassee Dam, North Carolina. The FCS girls got past host Fannin County 39-38 and Mount Paran 35-29 in their first two games and are 7-4 overall, 1-2 in 6-A East. Mount Pisgah came into its tournament at Westminster undefeated, but lost two of three games to fall to 9-2 on the season. The Lady Patriots lost their opener to nearby AAAAAA opponent Johns Creek and defeated Pace Academy 42-38 before dropping a 36-31 decision to Randolph (Alabama).

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Hooch: Continued from Page 12 she said. After Ulich resigned from UGA’s cross country and track and field teams, he set his eyes on competing in his new-found sport of choice. Ulich represented UGA for the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (SCCC), a division under the banner of USA Cycling. Much like his running career, Ulich found success early on. In only his second season competing in the SCCC, he was crowned the SCCC Road Race Champion. Ulich’s ambition, success and desire to continue cycling led him to make the decision to graduate from UGA early with a degree in business marketing to pursue a professional cycling career. Ulich was then selected to join United Healthcare of Georgia presented by The 706 Project, an elite cycling team.

“I had competed against them before, so it’s a great honor to be a part of the team now,” he said. “The 706 Project is not a professional team but they have the backing and management to compete professionally. My goal with the team is to enter races and get noticed by a professional team.” In the upcoming season, Ulich will represent The 706 Project in competitions throughout the country. For him, it is another goal obtained on his journey to compete professionally. “I like to make goals for myself and achieve them,” he said. “Whether it was running or cycling or anything else, I’ve found it is [imperative] to set goals for myself and do what it takes to achieve those goals. I think it’s the key to success. I’m always trying to get to the next step.” His mother said it is that focus that helps Ulich achieve his goals.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER Please be advised that the City of Alpharetta intends to adopt an amendment to the City’s Charter. The amendment involves revising the current term limits provision applicable to the Mayor and Council and closing the term limit loophole. The amendment limits the term of the Mayor and Council to four consecutive four year terms. The amendment also prohibits a termed out official from seeking reelection for eight consecutive years. The City Council proposes to accomplish the amendment through the adoption of an ordinance which will be read at two City Council meetings scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on January 5, 2015 and January 26,2015. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia

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“[Austin’s] ability to focus on his goals and maintain the discipline it takes to achieve them will serve him well in cycling and in life,” she said. “We truly believe in him.” Ulich’s injury could have sidelined him permanently, ending what had been a successful if short-lived running career, but for him, quitting was never an option. The desire to compete and the chance attending of a cycling race set him on a path of success in another sport. “The setting of goals and desire to compete is what keeps me going,” Ulich said. To follow Ulich in the upcoming 2015 season, visit The 706 Project’s website at www.706p.com.

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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 14, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. A workshop will also be held by the Planning Commission at 6:30 to discuss proposed changes to the MU ordinance as well as “For-Rent” Regulations. This item will also be considered by the City Council on Monday January 26, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-14-13 Downtown Master Plan Presentation and discussion of the Downtown Master Plan. The area boundaries generally include Mayfield Road and Canton Street to the North; South Main Street and Allyson Circle to the South; Wills Road to the West; Westside Parkway to the East. 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.

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