Milton Herald - January 11, 2018

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City acquires Milton Country Club ►►PAGE 4

NFCC discusses legislative session ►►PAGE 10

Eagles, Bears win region games ►►PAGES 30, 32

PHOTOS BY JOE PARKER/HERALD

City Council enters new era Laura Bentley and Peyton Jamison began their tenures on the City Council Monday after being sworn in by Chief Municipal Judge Brian Hansford. The two new councilmembers replace Bill Lusk and Karen Thurman who served on the Council since the city’s incorporation in 2006. Read more, Page 4.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect who allegedly robbed the Suntrust Bank on North Point Parkway on Jan. 3.

When officers arrived, one of the tellers told police that a man had come into the bank around 4 p.m. and walked directly to her window.

He then passed her a note that read, “I want all your money. I have a gun, I will not harm you if you give me all your money.”

The suspect also spoke in a low tone saying, “Don’t give me bait… Don’t pull the alarm… You have 15 seconds.”

The teller gave the suspect $1,600 in loose bills from her drawer and

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Robbers run over man after stealing cash ROSWELL, Ga. — On Jan. 1, Roswell police responded to a traffic accident with possible shots fired and a bleeding man lying in the middle of the road.

When police arrived shortly after 4 p.m. to Creekmont Way, they found two witnesses trying to help the man, who was conscious and said that his arm was broken.

The man told police that he had planned to meet with a woman for dinner and that she arrived with an unknown man. The victim then held out $60 to pay for the ride and reached for his wallet for more cash.

When he did so, however, the woman grabbed the money out of his hand and ran into the car with the unknown man. The duo sped off in the car, hitting the victim and dragging him to the center of the roadway.

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returned the note. He left the bank. He was last seen running north, toward Total Wine.

The suspect was described as a short black man, in his late 30s or early 40s, with “full facial hair.” He was wearing a grey beanie hat with “Call of Duty” printed in white letters along with a long-sleeved baseball-style shirt with gray sleeves and maroon torso. His pants were a dark color.

No one was injured.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to leave a tip on the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page or by calling 678-297-6307.

Police are attempting to identify this bank robbery suspect.

Man discovers $11K in credit fraud

Police told the man to freeze his credit and to contest the fraudulent accounts.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Dec. 27, a man reported to police that his identity had been stolen and used to charge over $11,000 to multiple accounts.

The man first became aware of the problem in early December when he attempted to open a credit card account and was declined due to two fraudulent accounts linked to him that were overdue. These accounts were opened using his personal information, including his Social Security number.

He later received a $1,500 bill from a company for the lease of Square credit card readers that had an account listing the man’s name for a fake company and unknown Johns Creek address.

When the man pulled his credit report, he found a fraudulent revolving line of credit opened under his name in Florida. The report said that over $10,000 had been charged to the fake account.

When the man attempted to initiate a fraud investigation with that company, he said that they refused to release any information to the man.

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Shoplifters strike employee with car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police responded Jan. 2 to a shoplifting call in which one employee was hit by the suspects’ car.

The employee told police that three women and a man had shoplifted from the Party City on North Point Parkway and fled to a Chevrolet Malibu. When the employee attempted to stop the car by standing in its path, she was hit on one of her knees. She told police that she was not hurt.

The suspects then left the car and ran toward a nearby Verizon store. The employee was unsure if she later saw the suspects run into a white car and leave.

Police recovered the Chevrolet Malibu, but it was unclear who the driver was. Party City employees were able to recover the merchandise the suspects attempted to steal.

The car was associated with a similar incident earlier that day at the Macy’s in North Point Mall.

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City finalizes purchase of Milton Country Club Acquisition is first under park bond

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The city has agreed to finalize a major land acquisition by purchasing 140 acres of land that comprised the former Milton Country Club under the Greenspace Bond. The city is expected to close on the property Jan. 15.

The purchase price of the site was $5 million, or about $36,000 per acre.

The city announced its agreement to complete the purchase on Dec. 29, the final day of the due diligence period.

During that time, city staff conducted a survey, appraisal and environmental assessments of the site.

Original documentation showed the site to be 137 acres, but the survey revealed the site was actually just under 140. The property appraised for $6 million, one million more than the purchase price.

The initial environmental assessment raised concerns regarding the site’s fuel and fertilizer storage areas, but a Phase II assessment showed environmental issues were “below reportable quantities and could either be left in place or removed and disposed,” according to a statement from the city.

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Milton is expected to close Jan. 15 on the purchase of 140 acres of land that comprised the former Milton Country Club.

Greenspace Bond funds are limited for use only on passive parks or greenspace. That restriction forced the city to make a separate purchase for the site’s active amenities, including the tennis and pool areas.

According to Shannon Ferguson, communications director, the city’s finance staff and attorneys are currently working on funding outside of the bond for the site’s active facilities.

“We will be updating the [City] Council and the public when those details become available,” she said.

The Milton Country Club purchase is the first under the $25 million bond which passed with 83 percent of voters

in favor in the Nov. 8, 2016 general election.

Under the bond, a potential acquisition must meet certain criteria, including a willing landowner of contiguous, buildable land, preservation of trees and add to the city’s trails and parks, greenspace or rural character.

City Manager Steve Krokoff previously told the Milton Herald that the site meets all criteria except contiguous land, but due to its 140-acre size, it will be a destination in itself.

The park will remain closed as the city seeks to create a master plan for the site. Ferguson said that process, which is anticipated to begin this

spring, will include hiring a planning consultant.

The city is exploring short-term solutions that would assist the upcoming tennis and swim seasons at the former country club. During that time, the city will begin to address accessibility issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act, whose requirements must be met before the site is open to the public, Ferguson said.

“Our staff will be diligently working through these issues in the shortterm to ensure all laws and regulations regarding accessibility receive compliance,” a statement from the city said. “Any long-term planning decisions regarding use of the property and facilities will guide how we proceed and what is required to ensure all regulatory and access issues are addressed.”

Milton Police will increase their patrols of the site while the park is closed, the statement said. Milton Fire will assess the property for any short-term safety needs and a final emergency plan will correspond to the park’s eventual master plan.

The timing of purchase coincides with Milton seeking to retain greenspace through other initiatives. The city is currently finalizing its trails master plan, incentivize large residential lots and update its Transfer Development Rights program.

Mayor, new council members sworn in City’s board, committee members appointed

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s City Council chambers were packed to the brim Monday night as Mayor Joe Lockwood and new council members Peyton Jamison and Laura Bentley were sworn in to standing ovations and cheers.

Chief Municipal Judge Brian Hansford read oaths to the three members of the council.

For Lockwood, Monday’s meeting was the first of his last term as Mayor.

He defeated challenger Laura Rencher for the position in the Nov. 7 general election, retaining his role as the only mayor since the city incorporated in 2006.

While Lockwood has his final four years ahead of him, a new era on the Council began as Jamison and Bentley took part in their first meetings.

Each replaced long-standing council

Appointees named to Milton’s boards, committees Appointee name (nominator) *denotes new member

Board of Zoning Appeals: Ken Sission (Lockwood), Rich Johnson* (Jamison), Todd Chernik (Bentley), Kim Keller (Longoria), Hodge Patel (Hewitt).

Cultural Arts Committee: Kevin Swan* (Jamison).

Design Review Board: Marty Littleton (Jamison), Beniquez Palmer* (Bentley), Laura Wysong (Longoria), Reid Casey* (Hewitt).

Equestrian Committee: Julie Shannon (Lockwood) Carol Cookerly (Jamison), Liz Drevet (Bentley), Tony Rich* (Longoria).

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: David Shannon (Lockwood), Todd Townes* (Jamsion), Jason Alberici* (Bentley) Scott Stachowski (Longoria).

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Mayor Joe Lockwood was sworn in for his final term at Monday’s City Council meeting. He has held the office since the city’s incorporation in 2006.

members who had served for 11 years — Bentley ousting Bill Lusk for District

Planning Commission: Paul Moore (Lockwood), Heather Sparkes* (Jamison), Ron Gilbert* (Bentley), Chris Doty (Longoria).

2, Post 1 in the Nov. 7 general election and Jamison running uncontested to replace Karen Thurman in District 1, Post 1. Jamison previously served as the chair on the Planning Commis-

sion. Bentley held the same title on the Equestrian Committee.

One of the first orders of business

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SCHOOLS

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Turnaround plan starts with pilot schools State begins implementation for lowest performers

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Before diving headlong into a plan to help all 100+ schools in need of academic intervention, the state’s chief turnaround officer is starting with a handful of schools to pilot the First Priority Act program.

Eric Thomas, the longtime educator newly hired to the post, outlined his vision for under-performing schools at a Jan. 5 education symposium hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

“It’s not our vision to turn around schools by removing leaders and staff, [which was] the old way of thinking,” said Thomas, a Savannah native who most recently served as the chief officer for Virginia’s turnaround program. “[Our plan] requires the schools to interact with families, the community, the district and the state. We need all hands to be on deck for schools and students to succeed.”

The idea of partnerships was a constant theme for Thomas, who said if entities outside the school see the need to tend to the school, then they

Read more school stories, Page 29. have a role in changing the outcome for students inside the school.

The First Priority Act was signed into law in July by Gov. Nathan Deal to help provide low-performing public schools with the resources needed to raise the academic bar. It was not Deal’s first choice to help schools.

In 2016 Deal promoted a plan to create a separate school district – the Opportunity School District – composed of the lowest performing schools and run by an appointed superintendent.

That plan was soundly rejected by voters in November 2016, and replaced by lawmakers with the kinder, gentler First Priority Act. That plan puts most of the responsibility for change at the district level with help from the state, if requested. If, after three years, the school fails to make strides, the state will intervene using existing laws to reform the school.

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identified by test scores as the lowest performing 5 percent, Thomas selected five to initially focus on; with plans to add additional schools over time. The first five are all located in South Georgia, although 41 of the 104 are located in Metro Atlanta (11 are in the Fulton County School System.)

“There was not an absolute formula in choosing the five pilot schools,” said Thomas, noting he worked with the State School Board in making the selections. “Since this is a [voluntary] process we did look at school systems that were open to the [process] and welcomed it.”

He said the goal is to focus resources on academic and non-academic needs of students, and he acknowledged that many of the factors for success are outside the school house.

“If you really want to address what happens in the classroom you have to consider the non-academic variables,” said Thomas.

The program will rely heavily on data and research from other states with turnaround programs, using best practices already proven to work.

But change will be gradual, Thomas stressed, noting “transformation takes time.”

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ERIC THOMAS Georgia’s chief turnaround officer The process will start with development of a district plan and needs assessment to design a strategy of support and resources necessary for each school.

State intervention is voluntary at first, and can end when the school is no longer in the lowest percentiles.

During a subsequent briefing by State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods, he noted the state’s goal is to move the schools out of the turnaround program as efficiently as possible, and remove them from the list of lowest performers.

“I would like to eventually put Dr. Thomas out of a job,” Woods said.

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Public safety notice doesn’t tell full story

I was very disappointed to read your public safety notice entitled “Prohibited archery kills deer,” in the Dec. 28th edition of the Milton Herald. The notice has a very slanted tone to the title, as does the content of the article.

It appears as though the hunter has done something illegal and dangerous. There is no context from the hunter’s point of view nor any mention of the distinction between a bow and a firearm. A licensed hunter is allowed to legally hunt his own property, or any other property where he/ she has written permission, in the state of Georgia.

Responsible and objective reporting would include a more complete picture about the incident. I would hope you would print something to correct this error.

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Appen Media kicks off annual cruise giveaway Expedia CruiseShipCenter sponsors giveaway

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com 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.”

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Business leaders hear key legislative issues for 2018

Property tax caps, future of transit highlight agenda

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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 At-

lanta 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.

This is your invitation to the biggest celebration of the year!

THE GREATER NORTH FULTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESSPOSTS

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Another company moves to be near MARTA Organization, self-discipline, perseverance 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 GEOFF SMITH 500 companies Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com across 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 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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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” to 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.

Join Us for City of Milton “Mayor’s Address” Sponsored by the Milton Business Alliance Speaker: Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Milton City Hall | 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004

This meeting is open to MBA members, prospective members and guests.

6:00 - 6:30 MBA Annual Meeting (Members Only) 6:30 - 7:00 Networking & Hors d’Oeuvres 7:00 - 8:00 Program - Mayor Joe Lockwood

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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.

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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: 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

“THE GIVER”

FOR KIDS:

JOYS OF THE SEASON

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

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: 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 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

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Post Holiday Syndrome – Coping No matter how great the holidays were for you, you may be feeling a bit of a letdown now that they are over.

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) – A Blue Stop Sign for Skin Cancer It is often after a patient’s first Mohs surgery that I am asked a very important question: What can I do to prevent future skin cancer surgeries?

Besides jumping into a DeLorean and convincing your adolescent self to use sunscreen and wear a hat, one of the best options for resolving much of your sun damage lies in none other than more exposure to light!

But sun worshipers need not get too excited – this is not the light of more sun exposure or of indoor tanning beds but rather photodynamic therapy (nicknamed PDT or blue light therapy).

The question of whether someone has skin cancer is not always black or white.

Often, there are shades of gray. Yes, many moles are simply healthy, and a few other growths prove to be melanoma.

However, for most people and for most concerning growths, skin cancers progress through early “pre-cancerous” stages when they can be more easily treated and can be addressed non-invasively and non-surgically.

Many squamous cell carcinomas begin as a “pre-cancer” called an actinic keratosis or “AK” – a rough or discolored area that usually arises in an area of sun-damaged or sun-exposed skin.

Often, a heavily sun-damaged individual will have ten or twenty actinic keratoses. AK’s typically grow slowly with perhaps 1-2% progressing to skin cancer per year.

To put it simply, if you have 10 AKs on your body, you have a 10%20% chance per year that one will develop into a skin cancer. This slow growth rate means that there is time to treat AKs before they become skin cancer.

If individuals with red or rough sun-damaged skin address their sun damage now, they will have less reason to regret their fun summer memories later.

Active individuals such as the residents of our area enjoy family time outdoors, golfing, going to the pool, and outdoor exercise. These minutes clocked under the sun add up. Luckily, a single PDT treatment can erase 75% of precancers in a single area in just one treatment.

So what exactly is PDT? During PDT, a nurse or physician applies a liquid medicine called ALA to the area to be treated: often the face, scalp, neck or décolletage undergo therapy, but other areas such as the arms may also be treated.

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Blue light therapy is selective -- it causes the destruction of precancerous cells without significantly damaging surrounding healthy cells.

After PDT treatment, a patient should completely avoid the sun for at least 48 hrs, as the treatment will mimic a moderate sunburn. It takes roughly 4-6 weeks for patients to see the overall improvement in their skin but depending on the degree of sun damage, the effects can be dramatic!

An added benefit of PDT is an overall healthier complexion, more even skin tone, reduced acne (PDT treatments are also used for acne issues), and a more youthful appearance. Usually covered by insurance, PDT is an excellent treatment option for someone looking to eliminate pre-cancers and decrease the chances of future skin cancers.

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“Making lifestyle changes can be difficult,” adds Osborne. “Many of my patients use mobile apps that provide education and electronic reminders to help stay focused on how to protect their heart health and minimize risks.”

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One Man’s Story: For example, Lex Roulston overhauled his diet and increased exercise after having a quintuple bypass surgery in 2001, since all five of his coronary arteries were blocked. Roulston said he “never thought about what he ate or worried about his health,” and that his bypass surgery “was a big wake-up call” to take his health seriously and protect his heart health.

Roulston, now 84, relied on in-person resources through a cardiac care program following his bypass surgery, but said mobile tools such as My Cardiac Coach can provide the support, as well as access to medical information, that proved so crucial as he made significant lifestyle changes.

“It’s just another tool to help you make a lifestyle change,” said Roulston, who, with his wife, funded the Lex and Eileen Roulston Lifestyle Change Initiative and Lee County Support Network for Survivors and Caregivers to provide a local support network to people in Lee County, Fla. “Having the tools to support you makes it a lot easier to make changes, especially as you face challenges.”

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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, minds-on 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.

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Success in school … success in life “If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn.”

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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.

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.

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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.

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Saint Francis School Saint Francis School is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, college preparatory school founded in 1976. Grades K through 8 are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47acre Milton campus. Our mission is to provide a college preparatory program that is challenging, yet supportive for students with diverse academic abilities.

Throughout Saint Francis the development of strong organizational and study skills is an integral part of our learning and teaching philosophy.

To accommodate different academic ability levels within our student body, we offer rigorous Advanced Placement, Honors, Traditional and Support courses in each curriculum. Our graduates receive a College Prep Diploma, but for those students striving for a more challenging course load, we offer a College Prep with Distinction Diploma.

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Development of basic skills begins early in elementary and middle school grades where students receive intensive instruction in reading, math and writing skills.

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Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education school with all students, grades 6 – 12 required to bring their own laptops. Grades 4 – 5 are provided laptops for uniformity while Grades K – 3 use classroom sets of iPads for skill reinforcement.

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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 overcome 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.

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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. words--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.

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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.

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Education takes back seat in 2018 Legislative session Transportation, religious freedom emerge as hot topics

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – 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?

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.

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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

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.

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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

The consensus among legislators is this session may be relatively uneventful, especially with an election for a new governor less than 10 months away. 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.

What happened to the Education Reform Commission?

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – 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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The Forsyth Paladin fifth grade travel football team recently won the Youth Football Alliance championship.

Paladins win championship ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Forsyth Paladin fifth grade travel football team recently won the Youth Football Alliance championship. The Forsyth Paladins defeated the Tucker Lions, 16-6, in a highly competitive game to complete a season that began back in early July.

The team earned a spot in the post season 10U Georgia rankings at No. 7.

After winning the North Metro Football League Championship in 2015, the Paladins fell short in the 2016 YFA Championship to College

Park but used the loss to focus on a common goal for 2017 season. The team›s accomplishments included most points scored in the league and fewest points allowed in the division.

The Forsyth Paladins are comprised of teams from third to sixth grade and the program offers an opportunity for student athletes to compete against select football teams across the greater Atlanta-area. For more information, visit forsythpaladins.com.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Milton opened a double-digit lead just five minutes in, and staved off South Forsyth in the second half Friday night to improve to 2-0 in region play with a 67-53 win on the road.

The Eagles (7-7, 2-0) were led by sophomore guard Christian Wright who led all scorers with 21 points and added three rebounds and three steals.

“We go as [Wright] goes,” first year head coach Allen Whitehart said. “He’s our pace-setter.”

Milton also had strong performances from Jordan Yates, Donaven Hairston and JP McGhee. Yates scored 15 points while Hairston put up 17, including shooting 7-7 on free throws.

McGhee was consistent under the boards all night, gathering in 13 rebounds to add to his eight points.

The Eagles led throughout, powered by a 20-4 run in the first quarter.

“We had some points in the game that were good and we had some where we weren’t as good as I want to be,” Whitehart said.

Milton opened their early lead thanks to quick scores in transition while South’s shots continually missed the mark. But South was able to stay close throughout the second half with more consistent outside shooting and by forcing Milton turnovers. The War Eagles cut the lead to 45-35 midway through the third.

“We jumped out really well because we were doing the small things,” Whitehart said. But as the game progressed, he said his players became “greedy.”

“Something we have talked about is playing like a knife with small cuts,” he said. “They’re looking to gouge and get the kill-shot. It’s not about that, it’s about all the incremental steps that get your knock-outs.”

Though his team was unable to run away with the game after such a dominant start, the Eagles opened the gap in the fourth to stand alone atop the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings.

“You definitely want separation when you’re playing a 10-game region schedule,” Whitehart said. “We’re trying to get that separation to get ourselves a good seed come region tournament time.”

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Christian Wright led the Eagles with 21 points in Milton’s 67-53 win over South Forsyth last Friday.

Glockton led the War Eagles in scoring with 13 points, followed by Santhosh Saravanan with 11.

Girls In the girls game, South Forsyth (10-6, 2-0) led throughout and held Milton (1-6, 1-1) scoreless in the fourth quarter to win 48-18.

The War Eagles were led by Sara Idris who scored 16 with six rebounds.

Olivia Woodison scored 11 and Ashley Breindl had 11 rebounds with six points. Milton’s Grace Armfield scored seven with six rebounds, three steals and a block.

South will take on North Forsyth (13-2, 2-0) for the top spot in the region rankings next Tuesday. Milton will host defending region champions Lambert (8-6, 1-1) the same day.

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Local grads appear in college football bowl games 47 North Fulton, Forsyth County alum vie for bowl wins

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Nearly 50 North Fulton and Forsyth County graduates competed in the NCCA FBS bowl games this season, including in Monday’s National Championship.

Seventeen of the 19 North Fulton and Forsyth County schools were represented during this year’s bowl games.

Roswell and Milton had the most graduates on rosters, each with eight in the 40-game bowl schedule. Georgia State had the highest number of local grads with nine, followed by Wake Forest with four.

The national title game between Alabama and Georgia on Monday featured six local graduates from five different North Fulton schools.

Josh Moran of Milton, Blessed Trinity’s Jake Skole and Northview grad Turner Fortin were on the roster for Georgia in the playoff finals. All underclassmen, the trio of North Fulton products are still vying for playing time.

For Alabama, Roswell’s Xavier Mc-

Kinney, Hunter Bryant of Fellowship Christian and Scott Meyer of Blessed Trinity all sought the championship ring. McKinney, a freshman safety, appeared in five games for the Crimson Tide this year and had eight total tackles. Senior walk-on tight end Meyer earned his first playing time earlier this season against Mercer.

McKinney’s Tide beat Clemson in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, ending two of his former Roswell teammates’ seasons. Freshman cornerback LeAnthony Williams and sophomore linebacker Tre Lamar both play for the Tigers. Lamar earned multiple starts this season, accounting for 52 total tackles, four sacks and a forced fumble, before an injury sidelined him late in the season.

Perhaps the biggest bowl performance from a local was that of West Forsyth alum A.J. Erdely. The UAB junior quarterback threw for 2,331 yards this season with 16 touchdowns. He was 24-45 for 254 yards in the Blazers’ 41-6 loss to Ohio in the Bahamas Bowl.

Four of those completed passes went to Chattahoochee graduate Collin Lisa, who accounted for 55 yards receiving.

North Forsyth grad Colby Gossett ended his collegiate career with Appalachian State in the Dollar General Bowl on Dec. 23. Gossett, an offensive line-

man, was named All-Sun Belt for the second consecutive season this year.

University of Central Florida junior linebacker and Blessed Trinity alum Pat Jasinski led the Knights in tackles this season on their way to a perfect 13-0 season with their win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

Auburn had two former North Fulton players on its roster, including Cambridge’s Craig Carter and Malik Willis of Roswell. Willis, a freshman, appeared in five games for the Tigers this season accounting for 45 yards passing, 221 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

The Alamo Bowl pitting Stanford against TCU included two former North Fulton rivals facing off again. Milton graduate and junior offensive lineman Nick Wilson lined up against Alpharetta alum Michael Downing, Jr. Each saw playing time in the thrilling game.

Downing, a safety, had two tackles while Wilson powered the Cardinal to 369 yards of total offense.

King’s Ridge graduate Penny Hart had another standout season as a receiver with Georgia State. Hart compiled 74 receptions for 1,121 yards with eight touchdowns. He had one reception for 27 yards against Western Kentucky in the Panthers’ first-ever bowl win in the Autonation Cure Bowl

Other local grads in bowl games • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dillon Alexander (Lambert/Michigan State) Jacob Bolton (Blessed Trinity/Iowa State) Chris Calhoun (Centennial/Wake Forest) Jackson Davenport (Northview/Georgia State) Ben Everett (Northview/Navy) Jacob Gregory (Centennial/Navy) Corey Helms (Milton/South Carolina) Chase Hooper (Milton/Florida Atlantic) Kameron House (Northview, Florida State) Eli Huggins (West Forsyth/Kansas State) D’Vonn Isaac (Alpharetta, UAB) Davis Johnson (Milton/Wake Forest) Mark Lancaster (Johns Creek, Georgia State) Trevor McSwain (Lambert/Duke) David Moore (Milton/Memphis) Kyndall Phillips (West Forsyth, Georgia State) Corey Reed (Roswell/Louisville) Davis Shanley (South Forsyth/Western Kentucky) Mechane Slade (Roswell/Memphis) Troy Simon (Milton/Wake Forest) Matthew Smith (Roswell/South Carolina) Justin Victorian (Roswell/Grambling State) Tyler Watson (Milton/Wake Forest) David West (West Forsyth/Georgia State) Aaron Winchester (Mount Pisgah/Georgia State)

Dec. 16.

He was joined on the Panthers’ sideline by seven other former local standouts, including fellow King’s Ridge grad Remy Lazarus and Forsyth Central’s Jacob Nesmith.

Local football players shine in Elite Showcase

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — North Fulton and Forsyth County were well represented at the 2017 Georgia Elite Showcase, an all-star game for all classes of standout football players from around the state, Dec. 26-28 at McEachern High.

Thirty local players and six coaches participated in the event which featured games between two all-star teams in each class.

Seniors: Milton senior offensive lineman Blake Watson and Nate Thompson led the Senior National team to 167 yards rushing under offensive line coach Reggie Nixon of Centennial.

Fellow Milton player London Best was also named to the National team as tight end with Lambert’s Justine Bacile coaching quarterbacks and running backs.

The American team, which won 17-14, included North Forsyth’s Cade Jenson and Northview’s Reggie Cot-

ton. Jenson recorded two total tackles, including a sack.

Juniors: The junior showcase game featured the highest amount of North Fulton and Forsyth County participants, with 13 players representing nine schools.

The American team won, 31-19, behind strong performances from local players. Johns Creek’s Nate Hope led the team with 45 yards rushing, behind Alpharetta offensive linemen William Wagner and Kamau Williams. Centennial’s Cal Dickie had two receptions for 40 yards.

Blessed Trinity’s JR Bivens accounted for three total tackles, in-

cluding a sack and two quarterback hurries. South Forsyth’s Jack Pehrson had three tackles and Milton linebacker Allen Walker had two.

The American team’s scoring was started by Milton kicker Hayden Hairston who connected on a 54-yard field goal in the first quarter. Hairston was 1-2 on field goals and 2-2 on PAT’s.

The National team’s offensive was led by two Cambridge players, receiver Ridge Polk and offensive guard Kasra Bojnardi. Polk accounted for 10 receptions for 73 yards.

North Forsyth’s Honus Wagner was second in tackles on the National team, accounting for four total. Forsyth Central linebacker Jackson Leak was also named to the team.

Sophomores: Three Milton coaches led the Sophomore American team, including head coach Adam Clack, offensive coordinator Ben Reaves Jr. and defensive coordinator Drew Connell.

Three Johns Creek defensive players participated in the game, led by John Ross Maye’s three total tackles. Defen-

sive tackle Jalen McCarthur had two tackle tackles, and defensive back Pat Taylor had one.

West Forsyth kicker Parker Hannon was 5-5 on PAT’s.

South Forsyth’s offensive lineman Noah Mallard powered the National team to 399 total yards and a 38-35 win.

Freshman: Seven North Fulton and Forsyth County players were selected for the Freshman American team who fell 31-21 to the National team.

Roswell’s Caden Long was 3-5 passing for 58 yards with a touchdown pass to Centennial’s Julian Nixon, who led all receivers with nine receptions for 115 yards. Long also had three kickoffs averaging 49.7 yards and was 3-3 on PAT’s.

Johns Creek’s Dylan Parr had a rush for the team behind teammate Brennen Henderson and North Forsyth’s Austin Kimbarl on the offensive line.

Johns Creek defensive end Cole Nelson had two tackles.

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Cambridge boys basketball make statement against Centennial Bears dominate battle of top region squads

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Cambridge’s performance against Centennial Friday night showed they are the team to beat in Region 7-AAAAAA. In a battle of two teams at the top of the region standings, the Bears led throughout on their way to a 75-51 win on the road.

“I was pleased with the effort on both sides of the court,” Cambridge head coach Chip Flemmer said. “[Centennial] has a lot of size and is a really good team. That concerned us with some mismatch issues, but we said we are going to fight and they did a good job of that.”

The Knights’ 6-foot-10 junior center Rodney Howard led Centennial in

scoring with 14 points, but Cambridge’s tight defense under the net, led by Kyler Ingram, Caleb Lucas and David Banks, contested nearly all of Howard’s looks.

The Bears’ offense was led by a standout performance from junior guard Kamar Robertson who netted 24, including shooting 66 percent from beyond the arc.

Following Robertson with nine points was Ingram who added seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Bryce Boutelle and Banks added nine to Caleb Lucas’ eight. Matthew Cleveland also had impressive production off the bench with eight points.

The matchup’s high intensity lasted throughout the game, with players from both sides jawing and instigating even after the Bears had extended their lead to 20 late in the third period.

“You can tell both teams wanted it,” Flemmer said. “Everybody played their

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Amendment Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on the 29th day of January, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia before the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton at which time ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget amendment shall be sounded and adopted.

The proposed budget amendments will be available for review at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www. cityofmiltonga.us.

This public hearing is in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Milton are invited to attend.

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Amendment Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on the 29th day of January, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia before the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton at which time ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2017 budget amendment shall be sounded and adopted.

The proposed budget amendments will be available for review at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www. cityofmiltonga.us.

This public hearing is in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Milton are invited to attend.

tail off and you can tell emotions were getting a little high. We told our guys to keep their heads for four quarters.”

Centennial’s Howard and senior guard Jahlen Jack both spent significant minutes on the bench. Jack finished with nine points and four rebounds.

Cambridge remained unbeaten in region play with the win and sits two games in front of the Knights and Pope.

And though the Bears have solidified themselves as the frontrunner to take the No. 1 seed into the region tournament, Flemmer said he knows there are challenging games for his team in the next month.

“We know it’s a long season and we’re going to see [Centennial] again, and that’s not going to be an easy game,” he said.

The Knights’ (6-9, 5-3) loss was the second straight in region play. In three nights, Centennial had to play two of the top three teams in the region in Pope and Cambridge, falling in both contests.

Cambridge will seek to continue their winning streak against Chattahoochee (6-8, 3-4) this week.

Girls Centennial bounced back from their 50-37 loss to Pope on Thursday to improve to 6-2 in region play with a lopsided win over the Bears. Behind a strong performance from Florida Gulf Coast commit Shekina Guthrie, the Knights downed Cambridge 56-36 Friday night.

Guthrie led all scorers with 16 points and added six rebounds, three

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Cambridge’s Matthew Cleveland scored eight points off the bench for the Bears. Cambridge had nine players score in their 75-51 win.

steals and two blocks. The Knights’ Aerial Nathan netted 13.

Cambridge junior Audrey Smith recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Centennial (9-6, 6-2) remains in third in the region, behind Alpharetta (13-1, 7-1) and Northview (11-4, 6-1).

The Knights take on Northview in their next game this Friday.

Cambridge fell to 3-5 in region play and will be back in action against Chattahoochee and Pope next week.

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Milton novelist to release two new books Resident Gina Ciocca sets story in fictional Milton

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Local young adult contemporary author Gina Ciocca will release two new novels in the next two months, and Milton residents will recognize locations in Ciocca’s “A Kiss in the Dark,” set in Ridgedale, CIOCCA a fictionalized Milton.

“A Kiss in the Dark,” which will be released in March, follows the story of high school student, Marcy. While she is photographing a Ridgedale football game for the school’s yearbook, the lights go out and she is kissed by an unknown person. When the lights come

Sworn: Continued from Page 4 Monday was nominating and appointing members to various advisory boards. In all, 22 appointees were named to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals, Cultural Arts Committee, Design Review Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning Commission.

The two new council members also cast the only dissents on a text amendment to the city’s Deerfield form-based code. The measure passed 4-2 with Councilman Joe Longoria absent.

The amendment lifts the current

back on, she is still unaware of who her admirer may be. Her pursuit to find the person begins, and the adventure correlates to a fire at the school in her junior year.

Ciocca said Ridgedale is based on Milton High, and readers will also recognize Downtown Crapapple’s Mugs on Milton and Roswell’s Old Mill Park.

Originally from Connecticut, Ciocca moved to Milton in 2013, and “A Kiss in the Dark” is her first novel set outside of the Northeast.

“I imagined the characters in my house and neighborhood and I thought there was no better place to set the story than in Milton,” Ciocca said.

Ciocca’s second novel, “Busted,” was released Jan. 2. She and fellow young adult contemporary writer Rachael Allen will celebrate the release ban on residential development in the T-6 transect zone, the highest density allowed under the code. The moratorium was enacted to allow city staff time to rework the form-based code to limit new housing in one of the city’s major commercial zones that runs along Deerfield Parkway, Webb Road and Morris Road.

The city stated that Milton has a limited amount of land available for commercial and office uses located under its current ordinances. With “interest” from builders to use the area for residential-only developments, the city aimed to limit housing in the area to increase the potential for commercial tax revenue.

The text amendment restricts new

this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Little Shop of Stories in Decatur.

“Busted” is described by Ciocca as a Veronica Mars-like novel, in which the female protagonist accidentally becomes her high school’s go-to spy for finding cheating boyfriends.

Ciocca said her foray into writing novels came after spending eight years in a rut at her corporate desk job.

“I realized I needed an outlet and something to make me happy,” she said. “I needed to get back to something creative, not just making money for other people. Books have always been my escape.”

Her decision to write young adult novels stems from her writing style, which she says fits a teenager protagonist by being snarky and quick-witted. It is also an age in life that appealed her.

“It was a very informative time in my life,” Ciocca said. “I think it’s impor-

tant to tell the stories of what happens in those years, like finding your first love, the separation of your parents or losing friends. They may not be the most important events in your life, but it certainly feels like it at the time.”

“Busted” is available now through Sourcebooks. “A Kiss in the Dark” will be released through Simon & Schuster.

housing in the zone to apartments and condominiums, on conditions that such developments either contain at least 50 percent commercial space, or on the entire first floor of the building.

Any proposed complexes that include housing would also require a special

use permit.

Under T-6, buildings are allowable up to 16 stories.

Joe Longoria, who ran uncontested for District 3, Post 1, was absent from the meeting and will be sworn in for his third term at the Jan. 17 meeting.

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AREA EXPERTS ~ EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Spring Market will be here soon, and if you are considering selling in 2018, now is the time to prepare your home for the market. With over 22.7 million in sales in 2017, Russo & Associates are leading the way in the market place.

We are committed to providing superior service to our clients when buying or selling a home with the goal of creating customers for life! Call us for your next move.

15975 Manor Club Drive - The Manor Spectacular Gated Estate on 2.69 acres

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719 Glenover Drive - White Columns Exceptional Manor in the Gated Section

180 Ardsley Lane - Gated Ardsley Park Windward Golf Course Home located on The Golf Course of GA

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