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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested Jan. 7 after reportedly attempting to kidnap a 3-year-old who was with his father shopping. Michael Fazio, 26, from Alpharetta, was arrested and charged with kidnapping. He is currently housed in the Forsyth County Detention Center without bond.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 3-monthold girl was found dead from apparent significant trauma to the head Jan. 3 after her father said he found her unresponsive in bed with her parents. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department responded to a house on Little Mill Road in reference to a medical emergency.

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child was not injured. Deputies and detectives from the Major Crimes Unit canvassed the area and recovered video recordings of the attempted abduction. After the Sheriff’s Office shared the video on their social media sites, multiple investigative leads came in, and suspect was identified as Fazio. The case remains under investigation by the Major Crimes Unit and additional details are not available.

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At 3 p.m. Jan. 6, deputies responded to a reported child abduction attempted at the Barnes and Noble at The Collection shopping center on Peachtree Parkway. Deputies received a report that an unknown adult male had physically picked up a 3-year-old male inside of the store and attempted to exit the store with the child. The father of the child saw the incident, intervened and stopped the alleged abduction. The

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two Walmart employees reportedly got into a dispute with two customers and their children. The parents of the children told deputies the employees reportedly began yelling and cussing at their children for “doing nothing but sitting on the motor-

Once deputies arrived, the 3-monthold female, Skylar Picklesimer, was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. She was pronounced deceased at the hospital. An investigation was initiated by the Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Unit. The father, Jacob Picklesimer, 23, initially reported he found the infant unresponsive in the bed with both parents. Further investigation revealed the

infant suffered significant trauma to the head. After interviews with the parents and witnesses, the father was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and first degree cruelty to children. Jacob Picklesimer is currently in the Forsyth County Detention Center with no bond. The Major Crime Unit is continuing the investigation into Skylar’s death.

ized shopping carts.” As the employees were yelling, the parents stepped in began yelling at the employees. After the yelling stopped, the parents then checked out and the deputy showed up. The employees said they received complaints about the children riding on the shopping carts, throwing items and being loud. They took the carts away, but the children followed them and said they would retrieve the carts as soon as they were put back. As the employees were talking to another witness, the children reportedly approached them and began yelling and cussing at the employees and then their parents joined in. The manager said she would review

the footage and didn’t want to press charges. She recommended the families leave and not return. The families were given a criminal trespass warning and left the store. No arrest was made due to lack of witnesses, no video footage and Walmart’s unwillingness to prosecute.

Gun pulled in argument over parking spot FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman told deputies she had a gun pulled on her recently after she confronted a man for parking in front of her garage at her apartment complex off Venue Way.

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County continues to consider animal control ordinance Called meeting to be held Jan. 12 By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The public will have two more chances to speak out on proposed changes to the county’s animal control ordinance. The public meetings are at 10 a.m., Jan. 12 and a final public hearing at 5 p.m., Feb. 1. Both meetings will be at the Forsyth County Administration Building at 110 East Main St. At the second public hearing Jan. 4, the board reviewed the changes with County Attorney Ken Jarrard who said it sets up a new permitting system. One provision allows businesses associated with animals 90 days to meet any new requirements, such as con-

ducting background checks on employees, including minors with a parent’s consent and seasonal and part-time workers. Volunteers would not be required to undergo background checks. The county will also consider creating a registry of all animal abuse offenders. More potential changes to the ordinance include setting specific time frames for tethering an animal, requiring an adult to be present with a tethered animal and what type of tether is allowed. The existing ordinance already addresses animal cruelty, Jarrard said, but there were requests for more specific rules. During the Jan. 4 public hearing, some residents complained the ordinance should extend to veterinarians who provide boarding facilities. Others

Georgia Primary Bank announces executive vice president, market president ATLANTA — Georgia Primary Bank, a community bank headquartered in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, recently announced the hiring of Andrew K. Walker, Jr. as executive vice president and market president in the North Fulton and Forsyth counties markets. Walker’s principal responsibilities will be in lending and new business development, where he will utilize his broad background of community banking experience. Prior to his current role, Walker served as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for Bank of the Ozarks, formerly Community and Southern Bank, where he was responsible for new commercial and construction loan business development. Prior to the acquisition, Walker was market president

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 The 29-year-old woman said the parking spot had been an ongoing issue and she had confronted several people in the past. When she confronted the man to move his car, he reportedly told her he will do whatever he wants. She started to yell at him. He began to yell back and pushed

in Forsyth County. Georgia Primary Bank’s President and CEO, David Coxon said, “We welcome Drew’s experience and knowledge base to Georgia Primary Bank. We are excited that Drew will play a major role in strengthWALKER ening our commitment to one of the fastest growing areas of our state. North Fulton and Forsyth markets present a tremendous opportunity for the future of our organization. We think he is the perfect addition as we look forward to our next stage of growth in 2018.”

her onto the ground. She said she tried to kick him but two unknown females with him pulled him away telling him to stop. She looked up and saw a pistol in her face and said she was calling the police. She said the front office of the apartment complex might have video of the incident. She didn’t report the event until a few days after because she was drunk, didn’t remember a lot of details and didn’t want to get in trouble for being drunk in public.

said the regulations would be too harsh for the industry which is providing a “good service,” and should not suffer from a “knee jerk” reaction to the recent case where a dog died while being groomed. Others focused on a portion of the proposed ordinance that outlaws tethers placed around a dog’s neck. They said neck tethers are often the only way they can restrain dogs safely while grooming. Christi Grubb, manager at PawSpa Resort, said their main concern is the exclusion of veterinarians under the animal handler law. “As the manager, I supervise my employees much more closely than I was supervised when I worked as a kennel handler at a veterinarian’s office,” Grubb said. “I don’t feel it’s fair to exclude their employees from this law as well.”

She also said if future employees have to wait to get their permits and background checks, then it will hurt the businesses and cause delay in payments. The changes come in response to the October 2017 arrest of Michelle Louise Root, 41, of Gainesville, who owns Paw’sh Paws pet salon off Lake Center Parkway. Root was initially arrested for cruelty to animals after she allegedly killed a Portuguese water dog wheaten terrier mix, Meko, 3, she had been grooming at her store. A second felony aggravated cruelty to animals charge was later filed against her after police learned of another in which a dog had to be euthanized in March 2016 after being in Root’s care. To view the entire ordinance, visit http://bit.ly/2EndsXk.

Commission allows cell phones during meetings By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After some concern raised over transparency, the Forsyth County Commission has decided to continue permitting the use of cell phones during meetings. Commissioner Laura Semanson brought up the topic last month, saying the board frequently engaged in sidebar conversations and texting during meetings. Semanson cast the lone dissent when the board voted to keep the current policy intact. “We’ve allowed ourselves to become too distracted during meetings,” Semanson said. “We owe our complete attention to the business at hand.” She suggested at the Dec. 4 meeting the board should add a note to its rules and procedures to prohibit use of cell phones during meetings by board members. Chairman Todd Levent said he has no problem setting his phone aside during meetings, but rather would like to keep his device near him in case his college age children, wife or business needs him. “We each have a different life and we have to live them differently,” Levent said. “If I do anything with my own phone, I don’t text my fellow commissioners so it’s transparent. If it wasn’t, open records requests could

be used to check my phone.” As a small business owner, Levent said he leaves his phone on vibrate in case of an emergency. Additionally, he said since board members aren’t full-time, paid employees, they have to also keep up with their outside lives. An earlier proposal called for turning over personal cell phones to the county clerk, but Levent said she has enough to keep track of during meetings and may not be able to get to the phones quickly. “We are mature adults,” he said. “I’m not playing on my phone during meetings. The phones are face down and turned on vibrate. That’s where they’ll stay. I don’t need someone to tell me I’m not allowed to do that.” Semanson said while it’s important to distinguish between personal phones and county issued phones, neither should be used during meetings. “We need to do everything we can to keep the trust of the public,” Semanson said. “When they see us on our phones, it colors the perception of if we’re being professional or not and whether we’re being engaged in the business at hand.” County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the board can come back at any time and modify the rules with a majority vote if they deem it necessary.

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County considers banning coal ash from landfills Toxins may flow into nearby waterways By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The county is considering an ordinance that would ban toxic contaminants such as mercury and arsenic from landfills. The ban would target coal ash and other coal combustion residuals as well as the practice of “misting,” so as to guard against toxins from leaking into nearby waterways. At its Jan. 4 meeting, the County Commission discussed creating an ordinance that was spurred by lengthy negotiations with Advanced Disposal Services last year. Last month, the county entered into an agreement with the company which owns and operates Eagle Point Landfill in north Forsyth. The agreement will give the county more access to the landfill to police its operations. The landfill has sparked contention with the county and public since they learned earlier lastyear about plans for expansion. The ordinance cannot be formally adopted until after two public hearings, which would put its earliest approval sometime in February. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said Advanced Disposal seems comfortable with the ordinance and has agreed it will not seek to challenge it. Coal ash is defined by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division as the materials generated from burning

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Cumming Vietnam Veterans selects “Veteran of the Year” CUMMING, Ga. — A retired Army Master Sgt. who has made Cumming his home was selected as the 2017 “Veteran of the Year” by the Cumming Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Gary Goyette, who has served as chapter secretary for the last two years, was selected by the organization’s President Gary Ely who recognized Goyette at the group’s December membership meeting. “The selection of Gary Goyette as our veteran of the year was an easy one for me to make, as he contributes every day to the betterment of our organization,” Ely said. Ely said that in addition to outstanding performance of his duties as secretary, Goyette has worked diligently to make sure that every member of the organization is kept informed about chapter activities; he shares news items impacting the veteran community; he keeps members informed when another is taken ill and is always ready to volunteer for fund-raising activities or to visit and comfort veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. During his 20 year career in the U.S. Army, Goyette served one tour in Vietnam from 1970-71. Cumming Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the AA Driving Academy located at 216 Atlanta Road. All Vietnam Era veterans are invited.

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Meet Steve Zaring: Supervisor of Code Enforcement By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — When Forsyth County Code Enforcement Supervisor Steve Zaring transitioned from law enforcement to his current role almost 13 years ago, the shift was easy. With more than 20 years in law enforcement, Zaring said his background helps him with his current daily tasks. Code Enforcement works hand in hand with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office implementing county rules. “I have experience in dealing with individuals in a variety of different circumstances,” he said. “We had to work with the interpretation of state and local laws and the enforcement aspect of it.” It helps to understand both sides of the enforcement, he said, and that’s why everyone in the 11-member department comes from law enforcement backgrounds. A common misconception is that code enforcement employees are still in law enforcement. “We are not,” he said. “They want us to enforce state laws and we don’t have that authority. We aren’t here to create displeasure for anyone. We are here to

make sure our current ordinances and rules and regulations are followed.” Zaring schedules and assigns duties to his staff. “I enjoy interacting with the people because you get to meet all kinds of people,” Zaring said. “I like trying to find a solution and being a problem solver.” That comes up frequently because often the public is unaware of local ordinances. “Folks don’t move to a community and make themselves readily informed with county codes and regulations,” Zaring said. “Our job is to be educators. They may not be aware they can’t do a certain thing. We have a lot of residents from all over the country here. You maybe could have done something where you lived in the past. We want to put them on the path to correct it.” One of his most memorable experiences was when he became involved in a couple of neighborhood projects with the Sheriff’s Office. “We were able to clean up and get things situated so they were manageable,” Zaring said. “They were long term projects in both the north and south end of the county. It worked well. It

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New Cumming mayor, council members sworn in By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The new year brought new change to the city of Cumming when two new council members and a new mayor were sworn in Jan. 2. Mayor Troy Brumbalow, Councilman Chad Crane and Councilman Jason Evans took their respective oaths from City Court Judge John Richard Neville in front of a crowded room at City Hall. Each beat out the three incumbents last year for their seats. Brumbalow took nearly 60 percent of the votes over longtime Mayor H. Ford Gravitt who had held the gavel for nearly 50 years. “We all look forward to the challenges ahead and we’re excited,” Brumbalow said. “We want to do great things for the city and will be held accountable. We will do what you elected us to do, and I don’t think it’ll be an issue.” On the day he took his oath, Brumbalow said it felt like any other day. “I’m honored but I don’t feel any differently,” he said. “I’ll be meeting with staff, which we’ve already been doing but we’ll transition more into that.” The City Council is preparing for its first work session this week.

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Brumbalow said his short-term goals are addressing the city’s noise ordinance, implementing curbside recycling and dissolving the Fair Authority. At its November 2017 meeting, the

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Christine Ward and her family had the time of their lives recently cruising in the Western Caribbean. Ward and her husband took their two adult children on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruise because she said they knew there would be something for everyone to enjoy. “The cruise was fantastic,” Ward said. “The best part was being able to spend time with my family. Our favorite excursion was definitely swimming with the dolphins in Mexico. What a great memory.” They didn’t have to pay a dime, thanks to entering and winning Appen Media Group’s annual Appen Cruise Giveaway. “I wish I could win again,” Ward said. “It was a great contest and so easy. Once we won, working with Vince Bonafonti at Expedia Cruises was easy and enjoyable.” Now it’s your chance. Each week from Jan. 18 to Feb. 22, the papers of Appen Media Group – the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, Milton Herald, Johns Creek Herald and Forsyth Herald – will feature the Expedia CruiseShipCenter’s logo hidden somewhere on the printed pages. Readers have to find the logo and enter to win on northfulton.com by describing exactly where the logo can be found that week. On March 5, a winner will be ran-

domly chosen from the entries. That’s how Ward, the 2017 winner, received $2,000 that was applied toward the cruise vacation of their choice, courtesy of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Alpharetta. And once the new winner is chosen, it’ll be smooth sailing, thanks to the help of the staff at Expedia, including Bonfanti, the franchise owner. The most important part of this experience, Bonfanti said, is the way it underscores the change in the role travel agents now play. “Travel agents who were simply order takers have mostly gone out of business. They’ve become replaced by the Internet,” Bonfanti said. “Today’s successful travel agents have become travel consultants. We’re trained experts and passionate travelers and cruise enthusiasts.” In addition to providing advice from consultants, Bonfanti said all the other services travel agents offer are free for customers. “We’re paid by the cruise lines and do not charge service fees (other than arranging flights in some cases),” Bonfanti said. “Even better, because of the buying power of Expedia, we’re often able to offer price discounts or bonuses such as onboard cash credits, free prepaid gratuities, or reduced deposits that you won’t get when booking directly with the cruise lines.” Expedia CruiseShipCenters is located at 10945 State Bridge Road, Suite 105, Alpharetta. They can be found online at cruiseshipcenters.com/ Alpharetta.

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South Forsyth High DECA presents Surf’s Up FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School’s DECA chapter and marketing students will present “Surf’s Up with DECA,” a prom fashion show at 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 in the school’s Performing Arts Center, 585 Peachtree Parkway. Students have been busy planning the production since August. The show’s theme, choreography, props and various other facets have been created by South Forsyth’s fashion marketing classes. Members of DECA, an association of marketing students, are also involved in assisting with this annual event and fundraiser. Students are challenged with learning how to produce a professional fashion show, while earning money to help DECA members attend conferences and competitions throughout the year. Community service has always been a large part of the SFHS DECA Prom Fashion Show and this year is no exception. The show will be supporting the Rally Foundation, a non-profit whose goal is to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Donations will be accepted during intermission. More than 70 students will model in the show. “This is the biggest project our DECA chapter does all year,” said Senior Will Bradley, who will serve in his third year as co-emcee and model. “Beginning to end, we plan every part of it, down to the most minor of details. It’s really awesome to see it finally come together in January and to be a part of such a big tradition at South. It’s also something really fun to do with so many of my friends.” Entertainment provided by South Forsyth students will also be showcased. The SFHS DECA Prom Fashion Show strives to be a community event. Local elementary school students who attend the 6 p.m. show are invited to walk with the models on stage. The prom fashions will be provided by RSVP Prom and Pageant in Johns Creek and Tuxedo WearHouse in Cumming. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door.

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Education takes back seat What happened to the in 2018 Legislative session Education Reform Commission? Transportation, religious freedom emerge as hot topics ATLANTA, Ga. - After years of being the belle of the ball, the focus on education reform and funding may take a back seat during the 2018 Legislative Session. The larger discussion will likely center on solving the state’s transportation woes and the issue of religious freedom and its impact on the state’s business climate. That’s not to say schools will be left alone for the next 40 days, but few issues of widespread debate – such as academic reform or funding – have emerged in the early days of the session which began Jan. 8. The consensus among legislators is this session may be relatively uneventful, especially with an election for a new governor less than 10 months away. So what could come from the gold dome that may impact students and classrooms across the state? Casino gambling to pay for college Senate Bill 79 which failed to pass the Senate during the 2017 session will likely be re-introduced this session by its sponsor, Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta). Although Beach could not get the votes last session to move it out of committee he promised to bring it back this year. The bill would create two “destination resort casinos” in

Georgia with some proceeds going to a number of educational concerns, including the state’s HOPE Scholarship, other state scholarships, grants and loans for college students. Before SB 79 could take effect, Georgia voters would have to pass an amendment to the state constitution legalizing casinos. The debate over whether to allow casinos, even for lofty purposes like sending kids to college, promises to be a lively one this session. E-SPLOST expanded House Resolution 319 would allow school systems to use proceeds from the one-cent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) to pay for ongoing maintenance and operations for the district. Currently, tax revenues generated by ESPLOST can only be used for capital improvement projects aimed at education (new schools, renovations, technology upgrades, safety and security, etc.), and to retire any outstanding debt related to previous capital projects. ESPLOSTs were authorized by the Georgia Legislature in 1996, and they require districts to go to the voters every five years to renew them. Since 1996, nearly all of Georgia’s 180 school systems have had an ESPLOST in place; 132 of them continuously over that time frame including the Fulton County School System. Early comments on the measure raise concerns that the state could cut funding to districts which have another way of funding these ongoing expenses.

List of nearly 60 recommendations sits idle after two years By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com

ATLANTA, Ga. - Two years ago a list of 58 recommendations landed on Gov. Nathan Deal’s desk outlining the path to improve public schools across the state – both academically and financially. Two years later, only a few of the 58 recommendations have been enacted, with the fate of the rest likely relegated to the circular file of politics. These were not “pie in the sky” thoughts pulled together from think tanks and observers. The plan was the result of a yearlong effort by the Education Reform Commission consisting of leaders from education, business and government across the state; and appointed by Deal. While the main focus was revamping the antiquated and inefficient school funding formula, known as Quality Based Education, other recommendations focused on teacher retention and compensation, early childhood education, Move on When Ready and expanding education options/school choice. During an appearance on an education roundtable last week, state Sen. Fran Millar, said many of the recommendations were tied to Deal’s ill-fated efforts to create an Opportunity School District consisting of the state’s lowest performing school districts. The issue was voted down by voters in November 2016 in a statewide election.

“Quite frankly when the Opportunity School District went down on a 60-40 vote it took a lot of air out of the room as far as school reforms,” Millar said during a Jan. 5 event hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Education Excellence. Millar serves as chairman of the Higher Education Committee and represents part of DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. He did point to the increase in salaries for pre-kindergarten teachers as a “very positive” move, and one which the Education Reform Task Force recommended. Millar said he still hopes the Legislature will take on the issue of fully funding the QBE, and commit to giving school systems what they earn under the state’s funding formula. The fact the QBE has not been fully funded in 30 years makes that prospect dim. “We have to be realistic and there’s not been the political will,” said Millar. “But when you get to the point where you’ve ticked off everyone in the room and go into crisis mode [it may happen].”

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Sheriff’s Office earns national accreditation By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has regained the “blue ribbon seal of approval” by receiving national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA. The standards for accreditation are acknowledged as benchmarks by law enforcement executives and major law enforcement associations. The commission is an independent agency founded by the leading law enforcement organizations across the world. Sheriff Ron Freeman said the accreditation requires a rigorous review of an agency’s internal operating procedures, policies and actions to insure they meet the best practices and standards of the law enforcement profession. “It is not a government oversight that tells us what to do or requires deputies to do extra paperwork or actions, it is a continual review process that forces us to look at our best practices and be proactive in the service we provide Forsyth County citizens,” Freeman said. Only a small percentage of law en-

forcement agencies receive the accreditation, which is valid for four years. The Sheriff’s Office held its national accreditation for over a decade until former Sheriff Duane Piper decided to withdraw from the program during a re-accreditation review in 2015. But his successor took a different tack, calling the distinction important for the county and its residents. In July 2017, the department had an onsite review by an outside panel of CALEA assessors. Freeman appeared before the full commission in November to testify and answer questions. At the conclusion of that testimony, Freeman said they were notified they were being awarded the accreditation. The accreditation is an assurance that the Sheriff’s Office is willing to let a group of outside assessors evaluate their performance and abilities to ensure citizens of their competence and professionalism, Freeman said. Just as schools, hospitals or industries have esteemed accreditations or certifications, CALEA can help solidify the trust that the Sheriff’s Office is continually reviewing best practices and procedures, he said. “It is proof to our citizens and employees that we have the ability

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Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office key staff members accept the award bestowing the department with national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA. and have proven that we can meet the highest standards in the industry,” Freeman said. “It is proof of a professional organization and recognition of the incredibly hard work that the

employees of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office perform every day to keep Forsyth County and our citizens safe. I am incredibly proud of their work and humbled to work alongside them.”

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I’m sure this is the year to do that so folks can continue to afford to live in North Fulton and predict what their property taxes will be. REP. JAN JONES, speaker pro tem of the Georgia House

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Business leaders hear key legislative issues for 2018 Property tax caps, future of transit highlight agenda By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Transit and property tax relief for homeowners will be two of the key issues on the agenda as the 2018 Legislative Session kicks off this week in Atlanta. Speaking at a Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce breakfast Jan. 4 in Alpharetta, nine members of the local legislative delegation told some 80 local business leaders they plan to pursue some form of property tax relief in the wake of last year’s resident protest. “Every person up here has heard from constituents and been involved in talking about it and looking at what we can do about it,” said Rep. Jan Jones, speaker pro tem of the Georgia House. “I’m sure this is the year to do that so folks can continue to afford to live in North Fulton and predict what their property taxes will be.” The tax protest ignited last May when homeowners received new property assessments that increased home values by as much as 50 percent for a quarter of the county’s homeowners. Fulton County commissioners ultimately overturned the new assessments, but the county has yet to deal with the fact that assessments on many homes have lagged far behind the state’s prescribed schedule. State Sen. John Albers said he, too, will work to address local property tax assessments, adding that he received

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Rep. Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), right, speaks to a crowd of business leaders in Alpharetta Jan. 4 at a breakfast sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The meeting provided local legislators a chance to discuss which issues they plan to take on in this year’s legislative session, which began Monday in Atlanta. Local delegates included, from left, Rep. Jan Jones, Sen. John Albers, Sen. Brandon Beach, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, Rep. Chuck Martin, Rep. Scott Hilton, Rep. Betty Price, Rep. Brad Raffensperger and Silcox. more than 7,500 emails on the issue. Albers has proposed an annual 3 percent cap on property tax assessments and providing some relief for seniors by way of a homestead exemption. On the issue of transit, Jones said she wants to see more accountability for the money that’s already being spent locally before authorizing more local assessments to fund MARTA. Right now, Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton residents pay a one-cent sales tax to fund MARTA’s transit system. Atlanta voters passed a half-cent increase in their MARTA sales tax in 2016.

“I am gravely concerned that we are getting very, very little for the 1 percent that we’ve been paying for 40 years,” Jones said. “I’d like to see a proposition for what can North Fulton get for the 1 percent they’re paying now?” Sen. Brandon Beach, long a proponent of transit expansion in some form, said the only solution to solving the transportation problems in Metro Atlanta is to get more counties on board. He said he would like to “rebrand” MARTA and bring Cobb and Gwinnett counties into the fold, making a total of five core counties. Cobb and Gwinnett

voters have repeatedly rejected taxing themselves into MARTA, although each operates its own bus system. “If we get those five playing in the same sandbox, we’ve made a lot of progress,” Beach said. Rep. Chuck Martin said he wants to evaluate the whole idea of transit for the area to determine which avenue makes the most sense to move people. Heavy rail, by far the most expensive facet of the current system, may not make sense everywhere, he said. “Let’s look at moving people – not just building things,” he said. Martin also addressed state income taxes. Recent federal tax legislation, he said, has made the state income tax more expensive because it eliminates the ability of residents to deduct state taxes from their income. “Now your 6 percent state income tax actually costs you 6 percent,” he said. “It used to cost you only 72 or 75 percent of that or 67 percent.” Rep. Betty Price said the number one issue for Fulton County this year is property taxes and she plans to pursue legislation to provide for a 3 percent cap on property tax assessments and explore implementation of homestead exemptions for seniors. Rep. Brad Raffensperger said he wants to make Georgia more welcoming to military veterans who want to start a business. He said he would like to start by extending business fee reductions to those veterans filing for their first corporation. Raffensperger successfully sponsored legislation last year to cut red tape by reducing the frequency that businesses must file with the Secretary of State’s Office.

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Another company moves to be near MARTA Organization, The sun came up and another company has decided to move its headquarters next to a MARTA station – what else is new? Insight Global, a staffing company for Fortune 500 GEOFF SMITH companies across Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the United States and Canada, has decided to move 800 employees into a new, 16-story building to be built between Perimeter Mall and the Dunwoody MARTA station. There has been a lot of talk over the last year of plans to build a high-rise here on the eastern side of the station, now they have a tenant. State Farm is currently building the second of its four high-rises on its new campus across Hammond Drive from the Dunwoody MARTA station. Their first building includes a walkway over Hammond Drive to the station. And there is already talk of more high-rises that could go up along the western side of the MARTA station. It is common knowledge that most company executives believe that to stay competitive for the future workforce, they need to locate near mass transit. Every major corporate move to the Atlanta area has been at or near a MARTA station. Along with State

Farm, Mercedes-Benz is building its North American headquarters down the street from the Sandy Springs MARTA station. NCR Corp. just moved its large headquarters from Duluth to intown Atlanta to be near mass transit. According to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce President Hala Moddelmog attributed the recent corporate relocations, in part, because of MARTA. “They would not have come to this market if it had not been for MARTA,” she said. As the Georgia General Assembly heads into session, transit and expansion of MARTA is something sure to be a hot topic. Only in the last couple of years has the Legislature seen expansion of the system as an issue they need to be concerned with. These corporate relocations have made it more acceptable for legislatures from outside of the Metro Atlanta area to be open to conversation about setting aside money for MARTA expansion. State Sen. Brandon Beach, who chaired the Transportation Committee in the Senate last year, said one of the big issues this year will be to try to bring Gwinnett and Cobb Counties together with Fulton, Dekalb and Clayton counties in funding MARTA. Gwinnett and Cobb have their own transit bus systems independent of

MARTA. Even though their systems drop riders off into the MARTA system, they do not help fund it. Bringing Cobb and Gwinnett into the MARTA system would be a huge plus for transit in Metro Atlanta. In North Fulton, debate continues about what an expansion of mass transit would look like. Many officials seem warm to the idea of expanding rail up to Holcomb Bridge Road. But there is little consensus to go farther north. State Sen. John Albers is preaching another concept: autonomous vehicles and buses. Rail expansion is expensive and would take 5 to 10 years to build. By that time, Albers says autonomous vehicles will be in use and residents will be more used to taking Uber and Lyft. Instead of spending the billions of dollars it would take for full-rail expansion, a fraction of that money could be used to install a state-of-the-art system of autonomous buses, he argues. With NCR’s move intown, North Fulton officials are taking the issue of mass transit expansion seriously. I would not be surprised to see a final plan released over the next year or two. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

Ashford Advisors names newest managing director ATLANTA — Ashford Advisors recently announced a new executive promotion. Andrew Matthieson earned the title of managing director after beginning his career with the firm in 2013. Matthieson has not only worked to enhance the lives of his clients, but he has taken on leadership responsibilities leveraging his passion for training and recruiting. This position will

allow him to continue serving clients while helping grow the firm through hiring and mentoring new associates. “One of my top priorities is growing Ashford Advisors’ existing leadership

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team,” said V. Thomas Purcell, CEO. “Andrew has an innate ability to lead and coach. His evolution as a leader in our firm speaks to his character, charisma, and desire to serve others. Today’s promotion is a result of his ability to help his clients, the respect he’s earned from his peers and clients, and his significant contributions to Ashford Advisors.”

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self-discipline & perseverance As a small business owner do you perform your daily tasks and activities in an organized manner? Do you have the self-discipline to get things done? If at first you don’t succeed, DICK JONES do you try again? Founder & President Jones Simply Sales I learned from successful small business leaders that while planning and execution are important, success is achieved through organization, self-discipline and perseverance. Being organized is at the top of the list to being successful. Winging it and performing random tasks and activities that have no rhyme or reason is often the “kiss of death” of a small business. If you’re not organized and meticulous about how you plan your work and work your plan, you will have a hard time being successful. Once you’re organized, self-discipline comes into play. You may have a lot on your plate, such as a major project to complete, and the only way to get things accomplished is with self-discipline. Being steadfast in doing something, despite the difficulty, often is the difference between success and failure. And finally, your level of perseverance has to be sky high. Successful business leaders like Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Bill Gates, and many, many others will tell you that it wasn’t their ideas or work ethic that made them successful; they just wouldn’t take “no” as an answer. If you are trying to be successful as a small business owner, make sure you are very organized, have a high level of self-discipline, and an attitude that anything is possible.

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CALENDAR PAINT PARTY

FROZEN 5K AND THE SNOWFLAKE 1K

Held Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 a.m. Both courses are on the paved bike trails and are closed to traffic. After the race, join the fun with lots of food, a DJ, photo opportunities and more. All participants get a T-shirt. Dress as a fairy tale character for a chance to win prizes. This is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Parking is at Newtown Park, Johns Creek. Registration starts at $20. For information and registration, visit active.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

HOLIDAY EVENTS: AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

EVENTS: GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: BELLY DANCING AND MEDITATION

What: Join for a belly dancing session followed by prizes, gentle stretching and meditation. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 advanced registration, $25 day of More info and registration: greyowlmb. com

DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING

What: Fulton County School’s Board Vice President Linda McCain will hold a community meeting. When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m. Where: Taylor Road Middle School, 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

DIVORCECARE

What: DivorceCare is a biblically based 12-week course and support group that will be offered on Tuesdays. The only charge is for a $15 workbook. When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15 for workbook, classes are free More info and registration: rumc.com/ divorcecare or 770-261-1781

GRIEFSHARE

What: All ages and skill levels are welcome to this paint party. When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov

THE FUTURE OF THE NORTH POINT ACTIVITY CENTER

What: See a stage production of Lois Lowry’s classic book “The Giver.” When: Jan. 13, 20, 23 and 27, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

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What: GriefShare is a biblically based 13-week course and support group for people who have lost loved ones that will be offered on Tuesdays. The only charge is for a $15 workbook. When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $15 for workbook, classes are free More info and registration: rumc.com/ grief or 770-261-1781

COOKING AND CRAFTS

COOKING CLASS: KNIFE SKILLS

What: See the story of the Smurfs, tiny blue people who get chased out of their magical home by the evil wizard Gargamel to our world. Ages 5 and up. When: Friday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: In this hands-on class, hone basic knife skills and practice the fundamental cuts. Dinner includes salsa, fajitas and a salad. Complimentary wine and a free minitour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov. com

ZUMBA GOLD - CHAIR

What: Zumba Gold Chair teaches people with limited mobility how to enjoy a full workout for strength, balancing, flexibility and social interaction. When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ALPHARETTA ROSWELL NEWCOMERS CLUB

What: Join to make new friends, luncheons, adventures and games. This month’s meeting will feature Chef Lynn Ware, who will present on “Superfoods for the New Year.” When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. Where: Hembree Recreation Center, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: arnewcomers.org

“THE GIVER”

What: Help shape the future of the North Point Activity Center at this Community Conversation. Discuss the vision, how to achieve it, public investments and policy changes. When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: This creative program is a fun way to experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. This month’s theme is ice cream. For ages 6-11. When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 4:30-6 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN: “THE SMURFS”

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “BUFFALO STACK”

What: To date, Buffalo Stack has released a 5-song EP “Hammer and Nails” in 2016 and a full-length selftitled album in 2014. They play a mix of rock, soul, country and blues. When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 3 and 8 p.m. Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets are $20 Info and tickets: playhousecumming. com

“TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL”

What: Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney with a fresh and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent made her a Hollywood legend. When: Jan. 11-28, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: get.org

What: Local artists will display their works in seasonal themes. Some art will be on sale. When: Through Jan. 16, times vary Where: Roswell Arts Center East, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: TAMARA BOGGS What: Tamara Y. Boggs is a freelance visual artist residing in metro Atlanta whose mediums are acrylic and oil paint, graphite and charcoal. When: Through Feb. 12, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA CRAFT CLUB

What: Work on your project around like-minded crafty people. All are welcome. No registration necessary. When: Friday, Jan. 12, noon-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library will hold their monthly book sale to raise money for the Milton Library and its programs. When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

What: Learn about common digestive disorders, including Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis. This informative session will be held with Dr. Daniela Sozanski of New Health Ahead. When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPEECH FACTORY

What: This program will teach teenagers with basics of public speaking and how to be comfortable with it. When: Sunday, Jan. 14, 2:30-4 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

CIRQUE DU TODD ONE-MAN CIRCUS SHOW

What: See a one-man show circus act with juggling, magic, comedy and more. Presented by Todd Key. Reservations required. When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 10:30-11:45 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MILTON HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join to discuss John Ferling’s “Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence.” When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

PARROT PROGRAM

What: Learn about birds as well as see, touch and talk to live parrots. Reservations required. All ages. When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 3:30-4:15 Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

PET ADOPTIONS:

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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The families that run together… I have a friend who’s a serious athlete. She hikes and climbs and rides mountain bikes – and she runs marathons. “I ran a marathon last weekend,” she will say, like it’s no STEVE HUDSON big deal. Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Well, yeah. What’s a marathon? It’s 26.2 miles of running. What’s it like to run a marathon? I have no idea, though I wonder sometimes. But what many people wonder is probably more like this: “Can regular people train for and run marathons too?” I asked that very question to two different Alpharetta women who have “managed to marathon” (as someone once put it) while still working full time and being full-time moms too. The short version of their answer? “Yes!” Here’s the long version. Before she began serious running, recalls Alpharetta resident Paige Mack, she would tag along while relatives ran races, pulling her kids in a wagon as she watched the action unfold. But one day she realized she was working as hard pulling that wagon as she would if she was running. “That’s when I said it’s got to be easier to do the race than to just drag the kids along in that wagon!” she says. Paige began looking into training regimens and found what she wanted at runnersworld.com. “I followed a strict five-day-a week training schedule,” she says. “That was good for me because I needed the structure.” It also built confidence that she was training correctly. But sometimes it was difficult to meet that schedule’s demands. “If you can’t adhere to a schedule, you feel guilty,” she says, so she eventually developed a more flexible training schedule of her own. Paige’s first race was in 2005, and her first full marathon was in 2011. She will run her ninth full marathon this January. For Paige, running is a family affair that she enjoys with her three daughters. Jojo, 11, ran her first 5K when just 5 years old and is now on her “fourth or fifth 10K.” Fifteenyear-old Madeline will run her first half marathon in January, and Lydia (just turned 18) has finished three half-marathons and is registered to do

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her first full marathon too. Even husband Kyle joins in the family running from time to time, Paige says. Paige enjoys the sense of accomplishment that completing in a marathon brings, but there’s more to it than that. “You know what my favorite thing is about running with the kids?” she says. “When we go out for long training runs, they are unplugged and they talk. It’s wonderful. It’s really good talking time and not at all like you’re trying to force a discussion. You’re trying to keep from thinking about what hurts, so you talk about everything that’s on your mind.” How would Paige advise others who want to get into running? “I’d point them toward a program called ‘Couch to 5K’ (www.c25k.com),” she says. “It’s a good start – and a good restart too,” Paige says. In fact, Paige did it herself after Jojo was born. What’s next? “An ultramarathon,” Paige says, referring to any race longer than the traditional marathon. She adds, “A 50K [about 31 miles] would be my next goal.” Bonnie Luffel is another Alpharetta resident who’s a great fan of marathons. “My husband David runs them,” she says. In fact, David has run the Boston Marathon. “So when I hit age 40, I decided I had to try it too.” Like Paige, Bonnie began with a formal training plan – a 16-week plan she found in a book on women’s running. “You start gradually and build up the miles,” she says. Bonnie’s training incorporated the “Fartlek” approach of blending fast running and slower running, and she pushed herself as hard as she could while still being able to carry on a conversation. “That’s what you aim for – being able to talk to someone while you run,” she says. What’s it like to train for a mara-

thon? Some days, Bonnie says, “I can run forever. But some days I can’t even run a mile.” On those can’t-run-a-mile days, she adds, “It’s important to keep the big picture in mind. That’s when I remind myself that I’m working toward a goal.” For Bonnie, as for many busy women, the hardest thing is simply finding the time. She has been part of a running group through the YMCA, and that helps. But being a mom while working full time as a para-professional at Alpharetta Elementary “does make it harder to find time to train like I’d like to – especially once I start getting into longer distances and start to train for longer runs.” Like Paige, Bonnie enjoys sharing running with her family. She runs with her husband David as well as with her 9-year-old daughter Annabelle. In fact, she adds, Annabelle has topped the one-mile mark. “She’s very interested,” Bonnie says, “and I think she will enjoy it.” Bonnie further shares her enthusiasm for running with students at Alpharetta Elementary through the school’s “You Go Girl” program. There are close to 20 girls involved with that program, and they’re currently training for the school’s Flying 5K race in February. “It’s inspiring to see young people want to get out and run,” she says, “and it’s important to be a role model so the girls will see you and think ‘If she can do it, then someday I can do it too.’ ” Though getting started in marathon running can be intimidating, Bonnie encourages other women to go for it. “When I see new runners starting out, I always encourage them,” she says. “I tell them ‘You’ve got this!’ ” She adds, “Find that good training plan and a supportive run group that will motivate you to get out there. Sure, you’re going to have bad days. But don’t get discouraged. Know that it’s going to get better – and don’t give up!

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Your decision today will influence the next decade By Kids ‘R’ Kids Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality childcare facility that combines learning with playing. At every stage of your child’s journey, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers. Kids ‘R’ Kids has been educating children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years for the past 10 years. Brain Development the Kids ‘R’ Kids Way Our philosophy is “Hug First, Then Teach” as we understand that secure and safe emotional attachment is vital for the growth and development of your child’s brain. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating materials that allow teachers to facilitate children’s exploration through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch as these sensory experiences send information directly to the brain and form the platform for healthy

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is dedicated to inspiring students with the passion to excel through engaging hands-on, mindson instruction. McGinnis Woods is a non-parochial school located in Alpharetta that offers a challenging curriculum for infants through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment. Small class sizes emphasizing individualized attention are a priority at McGinnis Woods. The rich core curriculum includes art, music, physical education, Spanish, health, computer education, and library instruction. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies with emphasis placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which 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.

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For teenagers, the high school experience can have a lasting effect. The interests they explore, the environment in which they learn, and the friends they make help to equip them for higher education, careers, and family life. For more than 25 years, Providence Christian Academy has been equipping students to thrive beyond the classroom. Combining top-tier academics, award-winning fine arts, competitive athletics and countless opportunities for service and leadership into a Christcentered environment, Providence graduates students who solve problems, communicate well, work hard and lead by example. Now, with a second high school location on McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek, Providence has established an innovative high school environment that blends technology, student-centered learning, collaboration and the richness of the school’s more than 25 years of Christ-centered education. “Providence Johns Creek” opened last August with 9th and 10th grade and will be adding 11th grade next fall and 12 grade in the fall of 2019. Innovative Learning Environment Providence Johns Creek provides high school academics with small classes that utilize technology, deliver content through multiple mediums, and provide students the opportunity to pace their learning. Students are challenged academically in classes that include AP and STEM courses. Each is taught by caring and attentive teachers who provide unparalleled personal attention to students. Leadership and Learning Initiative Every student at Providence Johns Creek takes part in a leadership and learning initiative called the L2 Leadership Program, where students learn

to understand themselves so they can lead others. This first-of-its-kind initiative was developed in partnership with GiANT Worldwide (which operates Catalyst and Leadercast). Extracurriculars Johns Creek students participate in athletic and fine arts activities with fellow Providence students at the Lilburn campus. This includes the award-winning theater program and other activities and clubs. Student-athletes participate in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. A Broader Community Students at the Johns Creek location join a broader community of Providence students from the Lilburn campus with whom they regularly connect for worship, retreats, social events and service projects. Parents also join a covenant, Christian school community that is often described as a family. Developing Christ Followers Providence is best-known as a school that produces young people who are growing in their walk with Christ. Students are challenged to embrace their faith, see the needs in the world around them, serve others, and lead by example. Providence’s Christ-centered school culture is what gives meaning to the academics, arts and athletics programs. Would you like to know more about Providence Johns Creek and how this vibrant, innovative high school can serve your family? You’re invited to an open house on Sunday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m. RSVP online at www. providencejohnscreek.org. You may also drop in for a tour anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays (no RSVP required).

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Success in School … Success in Life Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/ SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self-motivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along with fine arts and a competitive athletic program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory strategies. We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months. Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit our website at www. millsprings.org or call (770) 360-1336. Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/ SB10 program. Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta, GA 30004

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“If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn. “ Tweetie L. Moore, Founder • Grades 1-12 Coed • Small Classes • Structured, Supportive Environment • College Preparatory • Laptop Program • Competitive Athletic Programs • Extended Day Program • Art, Band, Chorus, Drama • Summer School and Camp • AdvancED/SAIS Accredited Mill Springs Academy maintains a non-discriminatory admissions policy in regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin.

Intimate, yet worldly. Nurturing, yet academically rigorous. Loving, yet on the cutting edge of technology. Can a school really have it all? We think it has to. Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy. Enrolling pre-K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres, it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus. With an average student-teacher ratio of 6:1, everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way, while guiding them through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum. Expertise in science, math, reading, and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North. We incorporate our STEM programs throughout the curriculum, preparing our students for success amidst a rapidly changing world. Students in pre-K through third grade enjoy weekly classes where they are taught foundational skills in technology, robotics and coding as well as general computer skills. Students in fourth through sixth grades take advanced classes in these subjects, with additional emphasis on engineering, design thinking, research, media production, and life skills to encourage and inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and engaged collaboration. In addition, our Learning labs, MakerSpaces, and our dedicated STEM center known as the “Eaglesphere” are outfitted with the latest technology like BeeBots, SmartBoards, iPads, and other robotics and engineering tools that students use to solve real-world problems. Educating the whole child means cocurricular programs, athletics, and the arts are a vital part of every student’s educational journey. Programs like our world championship-winning Odyssey of the Mind teams teach students to collaborate, problem-solve, and employ design-thinking to over-

come obstacles and find solutions. From horseback riding and golf to an array of of other athletic options, every student is active at Woodward. Our arts programs are similarly extensive. Our students learn skills in music, performance, drawing, painting, and crafts that set them up for a lifetime of creative work. But all these programs and curricula only mean as much as the community behind them; at Woodward, students are part of a truly diverse community that cultivates strong character and a deep respect for difference. Here, these are more than buzzwords--diversity is our backbone. Every day, our students bring experiences from a vast array of cultures, ethnicities, religions, races, learning styles, and geographic neighborhoods, which means that every day they learn from peers who are different from them. We emphasize our global curriculum and service to support civic engagement. Our diversity, service, and global programs create truly compassionate citizens of the world. Most Woodward North students continue on to Main Campus in seventh grade for a whole new world of opportunities, including our Independent Scientific Research and Global Connections programs. The Academy provides extensive bus transportation, and many students choose to ride MARTA in designated Woodward cars with assigned security officers. A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service, and earns more than $15 million in scholarships. They join an alumni network of 10,000+ and go on to live every version of success as engineers, musicians, professors, business leaders, you name it. To learn more about Woodward and the vast options available for students to create their own path, visit us at woodward.edu.

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Bridgeway Christian Academy Equipping students to know, grow & go

Don’t miss your chance to tour Atlanta Academy We invite you to tour Atlanta Academy, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Our school serves 300 preschool-8th grade students in North Atlanta. Our mission to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed is at the core of everything we do. Call 678.461.6102 or email Kristi McCarthy at kmccarthy@atlantaacademy.com.

Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) has been delivering excellence in Christ-centered education for almost 20 years. BCA is affordable, accessible and offers a well-rounded education with opportunities to excel in academics, arts, athletics, and more! Serving families with children in preschool through eighth grade, Bridgeway Christian Academy strives to help students reach their full potential based on their unique gifts, strengths, and needs. A proven curriculum challenges students on each grade level; an interscholastic sports program is available to students in grades 5th – 8th; and a rich fine arts program enables students to express their creativity. Graduates and their parents consistently say that BCA prepared them to handle the pressures of high school by making wise, faith-based decisions, and that they are MORE prepared academically for high school than their peers. BCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools

International (ACSI). Located in Alpharetta, Bridgeway Christian Academy is currently accepting applications for Fall 2018 and their Open House is scheduled for Sunday, January 21st from 3-5pm. For additional information, or to schedule an individual tour, contact the BCA Admissions Office at 678.942.1126, or visit BCA online at www.bridgewayca. org.

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Montessori Kids Academy Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are an AdvancEd accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education. Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori studentfocused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our pre-primary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each classroom. The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside picnic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings.

The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: French, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, P.E., and Organic Gardening. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the Montessori Kids Academy school bus. Students enjoy daily yoga in their classrooms and the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. Each week’s theme will bring new excitement to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination. We will have an open house on Saturday, March 10th from 11:00 to 2:00. We invite you to call to schedule a tour or to stop by and see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

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There is no other school like High Meadows Each school day, 400 students learn through the experiential, immersive educational opportunities provided in our classrooms and across our 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. Beginning at the age of three years old, our school is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves. Each class is taught by two lead teachers, demonstrating our commitment to exceptional individualized instruction. Our experiential curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility.Â As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Programme for students in preschool through fifth grade.

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Georgia Cancer Specialists, Northside Hospital collect suitcases for foster children

ATLANTA – Georgia Cancer Specialists and Northside Hospital are hosting the 16th annual “totes 2 tots” drive to collect backpacks and suitcases for foster children in Georgia. Donations of new or nearly new backpacks, duffel bags and suitcases will be accepted at locations across the state: Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., GCS Camp Creek and Hawkinsville, Ga. locations • Friday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., all other GCS locations in Georgia • Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., New Apostolic Church, Columbus, Ga. More than 13,000 children, from infants to teenagers, are currently in the foster care system in Georgia. Many of these children shuffle their belongings in garbage bags when they are removed from their homes. “totes 2 tots” aims to change that by giving every foster

child in Georgia a new or nearly new backpack, duffel bag or suitcase. Since “totes 2 tots” launched in 2003, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more than 55,000 bags. GCS and Northside Hospital partner with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to distribute the bags in the counties in which they’re collected. Virginia Pryor, interim director of DFCS, praised those who support the program, which helps to bring a measure of comfort and respect to Georgia’s foster children. “The ‘totes 2 tots’ program allows foster children the ability to transport their belongings with a sense of dignity,” said Pryor. “By providing backpacks and luggage, the program offers a sense of stability during a time of uncertainty.” For more information, visit gacancer.com/offices. To make a secure online donation, visit give.northside. com/totes2tots.

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Parents Shea Tungett and Erik Keidong welcome baby Liana to their family with her brother, Raiden Keidong, 4.

North Forsyth Hospital family delivers first baby of New Year CUMMING, Ga. — At 2:19 a.m. Jan. 1, Northside Hospital Forsyth delivered the first baby of 2018. Liana Keidong arrived weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces. The 20-inch long baby girl’s proud parents are Shea Tungett, 28, and Erik Keidong, 29, of Gainesville in north Forsyth County. Liana will join her brother, Raiden Keidong, 4. “She was born right on her due date. I didn’t have any contractions, my water just broke and five hours later

I had her,” Tungett said. “All of our family is in Florida and they all want to come up and meet her.” Known for its maternity and newborn programs, the Northside Hospital Forsyth Women’s Center offers comprehensive services for labor and delivery, Level III neonatal intensive care, highrisk perinatal diagnostics and parenting and newborn classes. For more information, visit northside.com/maternityresources.

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DEATH NOTICES Matthew Lawton Dodd, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away December 21, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Jere Evans Freeman, 81, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Dorothy Nell DuBreuil, 97, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Michael J. Murray, 68, of Dahlonega, passed away December 27, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Dorothy Ann Fowler, 80, of Duluth, passed away December 29, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Edoria Rose Thomas, 86, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away December 29, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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Case Worker: Full Time. North Fulton Community Charities is seeking candidates for a Case Worker position to provide emergency assistance and prevention services for residents. The successful candidate will have excellent oral/written communication skills and experience working with a low income population. BA &/or 5 yrs. experience required. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify.Â Submit resume with salary requirements or pick up application & job descriptions at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or batherton@ nfcchelp.org

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