Johns Creek Herald - January 12, 2017

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Johns Creek Public Works crewmen hoist up the city’s new signs with its “new” logo and tagline. Read more, Page 4.

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Alpharetta city band director found dead SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs police made a grim discovery just days before the holidays when they found William E. Haynes, 53, dead at a storage center on Roswell Road.

Officers responded HESS to a report late evening Dec. 17 of an unconscious man lying on the floor “in a pool of blood” at Extra Space Storage. When they arrived on the scene just after 10 p.m., emergency medical services determined that the man, Haynes, was dead. He had multiple stab wounds.

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Derby Ridge Trace, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 1 on Crabapple Road in Alpharetta for DUI, wanted person, speeding and suspended license. ►► Brendan Dodge, 29, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was arrested Dec. 31 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Reginald Gorey Tate, 36, of Fort Street, Winder, was arrested Dec. 29 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, open container, expired tag, reckless driving, failure to allow an emergency vehicle to pass, failure to obey a traffic control device and violation of motorcycle permit restrictions. ►► Katie Elizabeth Terry, 23, of Wellsley Bend, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 28 on Collingwood Lane in Alpharetta for DUI, driving on wrong side of roadway and improper use of

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Haynes was the director of the Alpharetta City Band as well as a music and drama teacher at E. Rivers Elementary School in Buckhead.

A day after the discovery, Cobb County police arrested and charged 31-year-old Justin Paul Hess with aggravated assault and felony murder for Haynes’ death. According to police, there is no connection between the two. Hess is also accused of killing his mother hours before Haynes’ body was discovered.

Investigators made the connection when they learned that Haynes’ car, a 2016 red Audi S5, was missing from the parking lot at the storage space, and another car, a blue Mazda 3, which

Read “Alpharetta City Band mourns loss of longtime director” Page 10. had been seen at a homicide scene, was found in its place.

That Mazda was taken from a townhome in Cobb County earlier that day, where Hess allegedly shot his 61-yearold mother Carol Ann Hess, according to police.

Hess was found with the missing Audi after he surrendered to a Cobb County SWAT unit Dec. 18 without incident.

center turn lane. ►► Anthony Ray Johnson, 49, of Glen Castle Court, Duluth, was arrested Dec. 27 on Parsons Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Suzanne Kimberly West, 56, of Bancroft Valley, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 27 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Paulius Kurcikevicius, 31, of Ullswater Cove, Johns Creek, was arrested Dec. 28 on Parsons Road in Johns Creek for DUI, open container, suspended license and headlights required.

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Lawrenceville, was arrested Dec. 29 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and display of license plates. ►► Zaejon Marcel Jones, 25, of Decatur Road, Decatur, was arrested Dec. 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, wanted person, suspended license and improper lane change.

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2 arrested for entering autos ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two men were arrested Dec. 28 for entering autos and possession of methamphetamines after Alpharetta police assisted Milton police in finding a car that was possibly involved in several entering auto crimes.

When police found and stopped a car fitting the description on Old Milton Parkway, the passenger jumped out and fled on foot.

Inside the car, police found several items reported as stolen along with methamphetamines in a glasses case.

The passenger was caught soon after he ran and was identified as 32-year-old Justin David Warren of

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Is Laser Cataract Surgery Really Better?

By Cameron Johnson, M.D.

In recent years there has been much publicity about laser–assisted cataract surgery.

This surgery uses a laser to perform portions of the procedure. These include making small incisions, creating a round opening called a capsulorhexis on the front of the cataract, and breaking the lens into pieces which can be sucked out. These portions of the surgery are usually performed manually with surgical instruments.

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Using a laser allows these steps to be performed more precisely and to the same specifications every time. It has been predicted that by making the capsulorhexis with a laser, it may improve patient’s chances of not needing distance glasses after surgery due to the lens sitting in a more predictable location in the eye.

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At this time, clinical trials have not yet proven laser cataract surgery to be superior to manual cataract surgery. One study did show less swelling and improved vision at 1 day and 1 week after surgery, but there was no difference in outcomes at 6 months. Most studies looking at the need for glasses after surgery have shown no difference in the percentage of patients dependent on glasses, although one showed a small improvement with laser surgery. Complication rates have been shown to be very low with both manual and laser cataract surgery, although there have been slightly higher rates reported with laser surgery.

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Johns Creek rolling out city’s logo City’s signage getting new look

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two years after adopting a new city logo, city officials have started putting it up in public on city signs and at the city limits. Officially adopted in December 2014, the new logo has a tag line reading, “Be the exception.”

The logo consists of three shields (or flags) that are descriptive of the city (see box). The tagline suggests the city’s preeminence as a fast-growing city boasting great schools, beautiful homes and thriving businesses.

Nevertheless, after the adoption of the logo, it has been slow to come into focus with the city.

A number of events have slowed the rollout of the logo. First the adoption was one of the official acts of the sitting 2013 City Council that approved it.

With resignations and new elections, today there is an entirely new council except for Mayor Mike Bodker.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski’s enthusiasm for the new logo was dampened by the expense associated with the rollout. At the time he pointed out there was plenty of city supplies and stationery with the old logo that could be used up first.

“I fought the $30,000 at the last budget, but I lost that battle. I see it is part of the overall economic development plan. I’m still not a big fan of it, but I’m supporting it now,” Zaprowski said.

The council decided that when the rollout came, it should be comprehensive, so the signage has lingered until now.

City Traffic Superintendent Jim Gentry has the job of seeing all of the signage goes up.

“All of the old signs have to be re-

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All roads leading into Johns Creek feature the city’s new logo and tag line. placed and they’re around 20 different sizes. But all of the old city limits signs have been replaced and have the logo and the tag line,” Gentry said.

The city has begun replacing all 74 intersection signs, but Gentry won’t be finished until the end of the fiscal year in September, he said.

The mast-arm signs are going up and will be done soon. The span-wire signs which are smaller and thinner, will take a little longer. Those signs are $80 to $100 apiece depending on the size.

Street-name signs are a problem because some are 84-inch signs and others 120-inch signs. They average around $200 in cost.

Brand Narrative: “Be the Exception” You don’t get ahead by following the crowd — or by settling into the comfort of the status quo. Successful people set one personal goal after another and work hard to accomplish them. They change rules, look for better ways, rewrite history and usher in progress.

Perhaps that’s why leaders and achievers are attracted to Johns Creek.

Because we aren’t satisfied with the status quo either. We are the exception to the everyday way of getting things done, and our achievements, from the top performing schools to the some of the most memorable performances in golf and tennis, came from this vision of growth that’s decades old.

Because Johns Creek is an environment that celebrates achievement, people and businesses here are primed to succeed. Successful companies from international technology leaders to innovative startups are attracted to the community’s pioneering approach.

– City of Johns Creek

City logo explained The mark directly communicates achievement with a series of top finisher ribbons, with the blue ribbon taking center stage.

It suggests that award winners are a regular occurrence for the community whether in schools or private enterprise. Johns Creek is THE emerging city in Greater Atlanta.

The blue ribbon is emblematic of that position (out front in the position of greatest achievement).

The colors green and orange reflect the natural tones of blue sky, bright sunshine, and natural green spaces we experience in the community. The curved lines of movement in the ribbons represent the forward momentum that Johns Creek is experiencing in all aspects of the community.

– City of Johns Creek

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City buying right of way on Abbotts Bridge JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Representatives of the Georgia Department of Transportation will soon call on property owners along Abbotts Bridge Road to negotiate the purchase of rights of way for widening between Parsons and Medlock Bridge roads.

The good news is the federal project has set aside $3.1 million for right-ofway acquisitions, which is expected to take 18 months.

That section of Abbotts Bridge Road (also part of Ga.120) is one of four sections of a federal project that will create another four-lane corridor between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Ga. 400.

“That should give State Bridge Road and McGinnis Ferry Road some relief,” said Johns Creek Public Works Director Tom Black.

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is sandwiched between two sections of the state route. Abbotts Bridge from Jones Bridge to Parsons Road is currently under construction, he said.

Abbotts Bridge (Ga. 120) from Medlock to Peachtree Industrial is under its design phase.

The project is listed as a Tier 1 recommendation in the 2010 North Fulton Regional Transportation Plan and is included in the Johns Creek Transportation Short-Term Work Program.

The city’s contribution is $600,000 to the project.

Meanwhile, the Georgia DOT has $3.1 million budgeted for the acquisition of right of way for the current portion of the Abbotts Bridge Road widening between Parsons and Medlock Bridge.

Black said it will take 12 months to negotiate those purchases.

Ultimately the four sections of improvements on Ga.120 will stretch from: • Alpharetta’s stretch of Old Milton Parkway from Kimball Bridge Road • Kimball Bridge Road to Jones Bridge Road

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The section highlighted in pink shows the widening of one link of Ga. 120 to four lanes ultimately connecting Ga. 400 and Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

• Jones Bridge to Medlock Bridge Road • Medlock Bridge to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

The current construction on Abbotts Bridge Road at Parsons to Medlock will include an 8-foot to 10-foot enhanced sidewalk on each side of the road with culvert extensions and intersection improvements.

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Construction costs are estimated at $13 million, but 80 percent of the project is federally funded.

The city contract with GDOT is to reimburse up to $3.1 million for rights or way purchases with the city’s matching portion of the funding at $33,330.

Total costs to the city for the project are estimated to be $600,000.

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City adding more special events to calendar New events, spreading out

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek will kick off its second decade with a few more special events and will keep December’s Founders Day, but with a new name. The city will set aside $65,000 for the events.

At the Jan. 9 work session the City Council gave tentative approval to add Memorial Day and Fourth of July events to the city’s events calendar.

Because the city’s veterans’ organizations are already participating in area Memorial Day and Fourth of July observances, the city will make other arrangements to honor their wishes.

So the city will celebrate Independence Day on the Saturday before July Fourth so that veterans may attend existing Independence Day celebrations and support fellow veterans in their observances. Details of the observance were not furnished, for instance will there be a fireworks display?

The city will also celebrate Nov. 11 Veterans Day as a city holiday. It is hoped other area veterans will attend in reciprocal support. Again details were not forthcoming.

The council also will continue to observe the December Founders Day Parade but will expand the observance to welcome the holiday season. It will be the only holiday parade in the area.

The city will also combine its annual Easter egg hunt and spring party event and bring it to Shakerag Park. Not only will this “spread the wealth” of events to the Shakerag area, but that park will have more space to make it a better

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The city will also display 150 event flags to advertise upcoming events at various intersections throughout the city.

Another one of those special events will be March 30 when the Johns Creek Veterans Association brings The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The wall and its mobile museum travels throughout the United States to remind the American public of military personnel, both living and dead, whose sacrifices for their country should be remembered.

The Wall That Heals also brings the memorial to families who are not able to travel to Washington to see it for themselves. They can experience the solemn dignity with which those 55,000-plus Americans who died in the conflict are remembered.

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GET debuts new comedy ‘Greetings Friend’ Topher Payne’s latest work recalls Hope & Crosby Road movies Topher Payne’s fifth production for the Georgia Ensemble Theatre is an adventure, it’s a comedy and it is about taking control of your life and making your life your own.

HATCHER HURD That is “GreetScene & Hurd hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ings Friend Your Kind Assistance Is Required” in the proverbial nutshell – which perhaps explains why it will get a little nutty from time to time.

Remember those emails that suddenly appear in the Inbox from the son of an African dictator who desperately needed your help to get his millions out of the country?

Payne took that premise and turned it on its head. What if the email turned out to be legitimate? The prince really did need your help? What would you do?

In Payne’s devious mind, when retired schoolteacher Rhonda Charles opens an email in her spam folder with the subject line, “Greetings Friend your kind assistance is required,” the journey of a lifetime begins.

Rhonda, our heroine (Brenda Porter, Artistic Director of Impact Theater Company), sees that this email is somehow different from all the scams she has seen before and decides to dig a little online. She discovers this prince really does need “kind assistance” to win back his country from the nefarious warlord who has deposed him.

If you go What: GET presents “Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance Is Required” Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Forrest Street, Roswell When: Through Jan. 22 Tickets: Start at $26 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and matinees; Friday nights start from $30; Saturday nights start from $35. Senior/student discounts available for select performances.

Go online at www.get.org, or call box office at 770-641-1260.

“She doesn’t have money to help him but she wants to be helpful, so she decides to fly to Zardelgnia and help him out,” Payne explained. “And this becomes her journey of a lifetime.”

With Rhonda is her new housemate, Marybeth Mulaney (Karen Howell, GET’s “One Slight Hitch”) who has decided to attach herself to this fool’s errand to protect her roommate.

Payne said “Greeting Friends” takes on the tone of those “Road” movies with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. This includes bailing out of an airplane, facing down guerilla fighters and an encounter with a camel that Payne says is simply “must see.”

“Oedipus Rex” it is not.

It is an East-meets-West experience in which the cultures collide but has Rhonda and Marybeth coming out the other side with a new understanding of humanity.

“The play is really learning how to communicate with this completely foreign culture and taking the best ideas from both sides.

There is plenty of action as well. From left are Parris Sarter, Skye Passmore, Jeff Holbrook, Stacy Melich and Cristian Gonzalez.

Karen Howell is leery of sharing her tent with a camel.

“It’s a celebration of what can happen when we actually take a second and listen to people with different ideas,” Payne said.

But in the midst of all of this “Kum Bay Yah” campfire stuff, there is romance, action, fight sequences and some good laughs too, he said.

“It’s an action movie for people over 60.”

GET veteran actor/director Shannon Eubanks is directing this, her fourth Topher Payne play at GET. She also directed “Swell Party,” “The Only Light in Reno” and “Let Nothing You Dismay” previously.

It is obvious she and he have a shared vision for his projects.

“I would call this a comic fable, but that just sounds cute. This all starts when a sweet retired lady whose husband has passed away is trying to decide how to redefine her life. Then she gets one of those emails asking for money,” Eubanks said.

It begins in the United States, but it quickly goes to this mystical foreign country in the remote regions of Mongolia and Kazakhstan. This lady and her new roommate she took on to share expenses have stepped out of the world they knew and stepped into a place completely different.

Of course they find everything in the prince’s letter is absolutely true, so in the tradition of Ryder Haggard and Robert Louis Stevenson, they decide to rescue the prince.

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“They discover that with their combined skill sets as a retired human resources director and a retired school teacher they actually can mount a successful counterinsurgency,” Eubanks said.

Eubanks was drawn to Payne’s play as soon as she read the first draft.

“The thing I loved was it was funny, just like all of Topher’s plays are wonderfully funny. But this has passages that are so beautiful that they stop you and grab you. They are so gorgeous,” she said. “They open your heart up.”

It’s like in Jimmy Stewart’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” she said. It reminds us of the essential wonderfulness of life.

“But like all Topher’s plays, terribly funny.”

“Greetings Friend” also deals with that third act in life, Payne said. The first two acts of life you are beholden to other people. You’re shaped by your parents, your teachers, your minister.

In your second act you are in service to other people. You have a family of your own and are responsible to a spouse, children and a career.

“But the third section in life, that should be just for you,” Payne said. “I don’t see many stories that tell, that really celebrate, the excitement and possibility of that third act of your life.

“So we wanted to tell that story in the biggest, splashiest, silliest way we possibly could. What a way to start the New Year – with joy, adventure and possibility,” he said.

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6 arrested in pawn shop robbery Theft linked to 2nd Forsyth burglary

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An armed robbery of a pawn shop led to the arrest of six men and connected them to a second robbery in early December.

On Dec. 31, 2016 at 5:25 a.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an armed robbery at Forsyth County Pawn, 211 Atlanta Road.

Seven male suspects entered the store by backing a truck into the front of the building. The suspects, wearing sweatshirts and bandannas, reportedly began to take at least 30 firearms from within the store.

An employee staying in the store encountered the suspects and fired a single shot. No one was injured during the encounter.

After the suspects left, the truck was spotted by a deputy on Ga. 400 southbound near McFarland Parkway.

When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, a chase ensued.

The chase continued into the city

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of Alpharetta and ended with a wheel falling off the truck on Morris Road at Deerfield Parkway. Seven suspects then ran from the vehicle in different directions.

With the coordinated efforts of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, Cumming Police Department, Milton Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol aviation unit, two suspects were apprehended quickly, and an additional four have since been taken into custody.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Don Nahser rarely misses a chance to tout the Alpharetta City Band.

As program supervisor, he often promotes concerts by the amateur ensemble which performs at civic celebrations and at commemorative events like Memorial Day dedications on the City Green.

One of the big reasons behind his enthusiasm has been Bill Haynes, the band director who took up the baton 16 years ago and helped make it one of the best municipal bands in the area.

Haynes, 53 of Sandy Springs was found dead Dec. 17 at his storage facility on Roswell Road, the apparent victim of a stabbing. Police have arrested 31-yearold Justin Paul Hess in connection with the killing. Hess is also charged with murder in the death of his mother in Cobb County earlier that same day.

Haynes was a music teacher at E. Rivers Elementary School in Atlanta.

“Bill was a very popular guy,” Nahser said. “He had very extreme musical talent, and that was a fantastic thing to keep us on track and moving. He was also a very personable guy. He was able to pull the best out of most of the musicians. And he had such a tremendous knowledge of music, he could conduct most things from memory.”

Haynes was noted for his ability to work with young and old alike, the accomplished and not-so-accomplished.

“He was good with all of them,” Nahser said. “The accomplished players appreciated him for his musicianship, and the younger members appreciated him for what he could teach them. And he was very willing to do that. He brought out the best in most everybody there.”

Haynes won the position as Alpharetta City Band director with ease.

Nahser said the band’s steering committee was looking for a new director 16 years ago and decided to audition candidates.

“He came in and we asked him to do one concert,” Nahser said. “He came in and worked with the band and did the concert. After it was all over, I said ‘OK, are you all ready to see another conductor?’ And the response was ‘Why? He’s the guy we want.’”

“So after one audition we picked up a conductor who stayed with us for 16 years.”

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The death of Bill Haynes, the Alpharetta City Band, shocked the community last week. Haynes was slain by a possibly disturbed assailant at a Sandy Springs storage facility.

Department. Besides the performing members, the ensemble includes a librarian, an assistant conductor and program supervisor. Section leaders from each part of the band also serve in leadership positions.

City Councilman Donald Mitchell, an outspoken advocate of the arts, said Haynes’ death is a huge loss for the city.

“He was just such a nice, outgoing sort of guy, and always willing to pitch in,” Mitchell said. “Without him and the Alpharetta Band, our patriotic ceremonies and services that we have a fair amount of – they always add so much. And he was a large part of making that happen.”

Mitchell said Hayne’s always set his expectations high, and he was able to get the best out of the band members.

“They really were top notch, and I think he drove that,” Mitchell said. “He was just a friendly guy, helped to lead our city in so many ways in the creative arts that I’m sure he’ll be missed.”

Despite the tragedy, the City Band will continue, Nahser said. The group’s steering committee met over the holidays to map out its future and set up a procedure to select a new director.

“It’s not really an audition but more an opportunity for them to meet us and us to meet them and to see who is willing and able to take on the band,” he said. “Probably we’ll have a new director in place in February.”

Still, Nahser said it will be a difficult time for the ensemble.

“Well, I’m just not used to losing friends this way,” he said. “It’s safe to say the rest of the band feels the same way.”

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Jones Bridge Road widening project has public meeting set for Jan. 19 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A public meeting regarding the widening of Jones Bridge Road from Sargent Road to McGinnis Ferry Road is set for Thursday, Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall (12000 Findley Road, third floor).

The Jones Bridge Road widening project includes widening the existing roadway from two to four lanes for a 1.5-mile section of roadway and will include a landscaped median and a 10-foot multiuse trail on the west side of the road.

The project also includes operational improvements to intersections such as turn lanes, revised traffic signals, and reconfiguration of the existing pavement to add two through lanes.

The public is invited to view the proposed project plans, ask questions, and provide feedback.

The public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. While there is no formal presentation, engineers will be available to answer any questions.

Student Leadership Johns Creek accepting applications JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC) Program equips students with chances to acquire leadership skills in their school and community.

The mission of SLJC is to foster the development of student leadership skills through various experiences.

Applicants are now available for the upcoming class. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2017. Applications are available at www.leadershipjohnscreek. com or through the Schools Sponsors at each of the four Johns Creek schools (Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, and Northview.)

This is a two-year program. In the first year participants learn valuable leadership skills at the various program dates they attend. Then they go back to their feeder schools and teach these

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Students in the second year work more independently. their first project is to create an online portfolio incorporating resume building, mission and vision, and explaining their goals after high school and college.

Additionally they shadow a business professional in a field they are considering pursuing. The business leaders in Johns Creek have been extremely receptive to the students being their shadow for a day. Students who complete the program successfully will attend a graduation ceremony held in April at Centennial High School.

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In Fasciana’s project, she completely refinished and painted the cabinets and counter tops in the classroom, adding painted pictures of Native Georgia flowers to the cabinets and examples of animal tracks to the counter tops.

She also created a poster with information on the flowers as well as a numbered poster with information on the animal tracks so children can identify

which track belongs to which animal.

Fasciana said that she decided to work with the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in enhancing the Living Lab, because she has always wanted to be a teacher and thought that the project would give an opportunity to teach students as well as interest them in learning and exploring new things.

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The service will begin at 10 a.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church at 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta.

The traditional Unity March to Alpharetta City Hall includes special invited guests Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and the Rev Gerald Durley, who will serve as the guest speaker.

St. James invites all members of the community to come walk hand-in-hand and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Mike Perry leaves stamp on Alpharetta Recreation 25-year veteran will be Sandy Springs new rec director

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmdiagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When Mike Perry became the Alpharetta recreation director in 1991, it was quite a different place. For one thing it was a lot smaller in those days. Now as he prepares to become the new recreation director in 2017 for Sandy Springs, he looks back on the last 25 years and the changes he has seen.

Recreation then was chiefly youth baseball. Residents camped out in front of the rec office to secure their child a place on a team.

Wills Park was still a Fulton County park, there was no greenway. North Park was awaiting a future bond referendum, as was Webb Bridge Park, the Community Center and the Adult Activity Center.

The city’s acquisition of the 100acre Wills Park in the late 1990s doubled the city’s parkland.

In 1997, volunteers organized to build the Wacky World playground in Wills Park. Perry said that was a great community program.

Not only did volunteers build the enclosed playgrounds with sandboxes, slides, swings, ropes and towers, but the project brought new and longtime residents together. Eastside residents did a similar build in Webb Bridge Park.

“It was a great community-building project. People took ownership in it,” he said.

Under Perry’s leadership, Alpharetta Recreation Department was named the best in Georgia for its population classification, and it continues to get better. The Equestrian Center is booked solid every year and the public swimming pool is due a major restoration in the fall.

Over the past quarter-century Perry has not only had to wear a larger hat for the job but wear different hats as the Recreation Department has evolved from a small-town department serving 12,000 residents to a large suburban diversified recreation department serving a multitude of needs for a vigorous population of around 65,000 nighttime residents.

in Alpharetta,” Perry said. “I’ve been privileged to have my children born and raised here, go to school here.”

Mayor Jimmy Phillips was the man who hired him all those years ago. Today he has served four mayors.

“I’ve sat in the same office and at the same desk all those years. There comes a time when you ask yourself where do I want to be 10 years from now? I guess I want to find out.”

“I think it is time for Alpharetta to see a change too. I’m sure the city will benefit from new ideas and new energy.

I know the new job will invigorate me.

It’s a challenge that I want.”

Former Mayor Arthur Letchas has had the opportunity as both mayor and councilman to work with Perry over most of that 25-year span. He has high words for the job Perry has done for the city.

“First off, Mike is a great person and a great individual. He brought expertise and knowledge to the city that has made our park system what is today,” Letchas said. “He has brought us to the top in the state.

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Most folks left work early Friday and grocery shelves were mostly empty.

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The good news was there was only one round of precipitation, so once streets were cleared Saturday, they remained so. Youngsters were able to get a little sledding in, but snowmen were a rarity.

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Cumming-Forsyth Chamber optimistic about 2017

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Doug Jenkins, the 2017 chairman for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said Forsyth County is not just one of the greatest communities in Georgia, but in the nation. And it’s only going to continue for 2017.

In Forsyth County, the unemployment rate has decreased to 4.4 percent, he said.

In 2016, 28 new and existing companies created 800 new jobs and more than $135 million in new capital investment.

“Forsyth County continues to lead the state in population growth and job growth,” Jenkins said.

“In addition, Forsyth County’s world class schools are internationally recognized. It’s easy to see why our community continues to be at the top of the most important lists in the country that measure prosperity and quality of life.”

Outstanding communities and economies do not develop by chance, he said.

“They are built on the foundation of leadership and relationships. We are blessed to have both of these in Cumming and Forsyth County. The chamber is an integral part of facilitating those relationships and fostering strong leaders,” Jenkins said.

The Cumming-Forsyth Chamber is the sole economic development entity in the community.

“This streamlined approach to serving the needs of business clients gives us a competitive advantage,” Jenkins said.

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GEOFF SMITH Most of you tech Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com outsiders probably think you have a handle on what tech office space is: space that more resembles your child’s dream playroom with bean-bags, slides going from one floor to the next, indoor swings, and video-game rooms.

While those are all true things that exists in tech offices, the market has become much more complex than that.

This market is changing the way some landlords structure lease agreements, the way they remodel spaces for their clients and in some cases, who the landlord/investor is.

A recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle told the story of tech entrepreneur Greg Benoit, who decided to invest $25 million in redeveloping an office building into a tech office building at the corner of Lenox and Piedmont roads in Buckhead. The building is 100,000 square feet, will be called TechRise, and will market to businesses who have grown out of incubation, but are not big enough to commit to a five-year lease. From what I’ve heard, most landlords wouldn’t consider letting a tenant have space for anything less than a five-year lease.

Which is why this kind of scenario may have required a landlord like the 32year old Mr. Benoit, who it appears has not been a commercial landlord before.

With technology being what it is, it isn’t hard for an entrepreneur to start an app or something and have it instantly available to customers across the globe. It is much easier today for a company to gain instant global suc-

cess than it was in the past. For that reason, more entrepreneurs are taking more chances and finding easier funding to do so. Intown Atlanta, especially around Georgia Tech, has seen huge investments in incubation space over the last 10 years. Benoit’s new project will be right next to Atlanta Tech Village, a building with flexible office space marketed to tech start-ups.

Atlanta Tech Village offers monthto-month leasing options where start-ups can lease by the number of desks they’ll occupy and have access to shared conference rooms, breakrooms, game-rooms and printing stations. Spaces like Atlanta Tech Village also market the fact that it’s tenants will be in close proximity to other similar start-ups, resulting in collaboration between employees and owners of different companies all trying to help each other succeed. Atlanta Tech Village was created by David Cummings, who used proceeds from the $95 million sale of his tech company Pardot.

Incubator spaces like Atlanta Tech Village market to companies with 1-10 employees, while TechRise will be more for companies with 10-100 employees and cannot project far enough into the future to commit to 5- and 10-year leases.

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“The easy answer is to make the space open with exposed ceilings, a huddle room, game room and bright colors, and many people are doing just that,” he told me. “But really it’s much more than that. You need to understand the functions of the company you are leasing to and what they will be doing in that space. The design has to be very strategic and (customized) to the how the tenants’ work.”

He compared the new way to designing office space to how we used to buy music.

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The post-election November SBET survey found that 45 percent of the owners said that the current environment was a bad time to expand their businesses.

That was substantially down 6 points from the 51 percent reporting the same before the election. Post-election, 27 percent blamed the “political climate” for their negative expansion views, compared to 41 percent who responded before Nov. 8. Clearly resolving this uncertainty is important to owners planning the future course of their firms’ spending and hiring. regulations.

“Trump has also been vocal on fixing Obamacare, and that is something that has been very hard on small businesses owners. We’ve surveyed our members every year, and they tell us their premiums have spiraled out of control,” Mazloom said.

Other moves by Trump have enhanced business optimism.

“President-elect Trump made some important cabinet nominations in December which suggest a much better tax and regulatory environment for small businesses,” said NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan in a Jan. 4 statement. “Small business owners are breathing easier as the new administration’s economic policies come into view.”

Small business owners like what they see so far, said NFIB chief economist Bill Dunkelberg.

“The new management team that is

shaping up has a much different view of government’s role in the economy than the outgoing administration,” Dunkelberg said. “They are pledging to cut regulations, taxes, and health insurance costs. Small business owners are starting to think about how to invest that money in growth.”

• The NFIB Uncertainty Index tumbled 15 points, from 100 to 85.

The percentage of owners who are unsure if the economy will be better in the next six months fell from 23 percent to 12 percent in December.

• The percentage of owners unsure about making capital expenditures fell from 20 to 10 percent, another signal that small business is on the verge of a breakout.

“These are positive signs that small business is ready to lead the expansion with new investments and new jobs,” Duggan said.

Business uncertainty inhibits growth, success Charting the business horizons is among the most challenging aspects for businesses because for most companies, large and small, timing can mean everything.

Therefore, uncertainty is a significant barrier to economic growth, especially in the small-business sector. Uncertainty limits the ability of small-business owners to pursue investment opportunities in their business.

The National Federation of Independent Business’s survey of 2016 Small Business Problems and Priorities found that two of the top 10 most severe problems affecting small-business owners

are uncertainty-related.

Uncertainty over economic conditions and uncertainty over government actions are ranked fourth and sixth out of 75 business problems.

About a quarter of small business owners say both are a “critical” problem in operating their business.

So what is “uncertainty?” It is the inability to anticipate the outcomes of important future events which are critical to planning and forecasting for the firm.

The NFIB measures the rise and fall of the level of that discomfort in NFIB’s Uncertainty Index created from responses to six questions from the

monthly Small Business Economic Trends survey.

The index is based on the frequency of “don’t know” and “uncertain” responses to the survey.

The Uncertainty Index fell 15 points in December after reaching a 42-year record high level in November. More small-business owners could directionally anticipate future events or conditions.

The index components “General Business Conditions” and “Capital Expenditure Plans” were the main contributors pushing the index lower with more respondents moving from “don’t know” to “better” or “increase.” Uncertainty is still at a historically high level, but easing.

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S.T.E.A.M. TEAM

Five neighborhood friends join forces to form the S.T.E.A.M. Team and help a friend in need. The play focuses on project learning, anti-bullying, social change and education. There will be two shows, Jan. 14 and 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St. in Roswell. Tickets start at $10. For more information, book the show for a school and to get tickets, visit get.org or call 770-641-1260 ext. 223.

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EVENTS: CAR SEAT CHECK

What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will demonstrate how to properly install vehicle child safety seats and make sure that it’s the correct seat for the child’s age and size.

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Fire Station 61, 10265 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678474-1641

SHRED DAY

What: Get rid of clutter at this secure document shredding, sponsored by the Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management. Shredding will be in the library parking lot.

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

UNITY MARCH

What: The St. James UMC will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Alpharetta Ecumenical Worship Service and Unity March to celebrate the life of MLK, including special guests Mayor David Belle Isle and Reverend Gerald Durley.

When: Monday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.

Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: sziegler@stjamesumc.org or 678-579-3678

DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING

What: Board President Linda McCain will be available to keep residents informed about issues and give citizens the opportunity to comment on Board Agenda items.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Wilson Creek Elementary School, 6115 Wilson Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ALPHARETTA/ROSWELL NEWCOMERS CLUB

What: Anyone new to Alpharetta or Roswell is invited to this general meeting to learn more about the area and meet new people, with guest speaker Debbie Wilson of Laughter Yoga.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.

Where: Hembree Park Recreation Center, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: arnewcomers.org

NEW NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CHAPTER

What: The newest Georgia Nature Photographers Association chapter has opened in Alpharetta and it having its first meeting, with a short introductory presentation and discussion of future events.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: gnpa.org

JONES BRIDGE ROAD WIDENING OPEN HOUSE

What: The public is invited to view proposed project plans for the widening of Jones Bridge Road, from Sargent Road to McGinnis Ferry Road.

Residents are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL BUSINESS ACADEMY

What: Learn how to overcome business problems with practical tools from successful business leaders. Speaker Anthony Flynn will teach you how to take your business to the next level.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:30-9 a.m.

Where: Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and registration: bit. ly/2hVgeHJ

What: Experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts from the past. Each class will include at least one cooking and craft activity. For children ages 6-11.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org or 678-3663511

WEBB BRIDGE ROAD IMPROVEMENT What: Learn more about the first phase of the Webb Bridge Corridor Improvement Project at this public discussion. City representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side.

Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Through Jan. 22, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: general admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

LIBRARY EVENTS: FRIENDS OF THE MILTON LIBRARY BOOK BARN

What: Find something new to read at the Friends of the Milton Library book barn. New and old titles will be on sale at reasonable prices.

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

BOOKS WITH PUPS

What: Children ages 5-11 can build confidence and fluency by reading out loud to Shadow, from Humane Hearts of Forsyth County. Each child gets 15 minutes of one-on-one reading time.

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or liane.wagner@ fultoncountyga.gov

IT’S A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

What: Read and discuss a book each month with other mystery fans. This month’s book is “The Intuitionist,”

by Colson Whitehead. Registration is required. Recommended for adults.

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: marcia. divack@fultoncountyga.gov

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: GEORGE GRAY

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What: When retired schoolteacher Rhonda Charles opens an email in her spam folder, the journey of a lifetime begins.

This is the world premiere comedy from Atlanta playwright Topher Payne.

When: Jan. 5-Jan. 22, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: get.org What: Get into the holiday spirit with great local artwork at this annual Holiday Show. View works in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, clay and more.

When: Through Jan. 13, times vary Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com What: Come see the works of lifetime artist and Johns Creek resident George Gray. Gray has spent over 40 years of photo retouching by hand.

When: Jan. 2-30, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: behance.net/georgegray

What: Get prepared for the SAT with this full-length mock exam. Each participant will get a free, individual score report to target personal strengths and weaknesses.

When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or applerouth.com

What: Author Sherry Ellis will read aloud from her illustrated book “Ten Zany Birds.” For children ages 4 and younger.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:15-11 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

What: Adults and elders can familiarize themselves with Microsoft Word in this free introductory class.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1-2 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

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Exploring Roswell’s new Riverwalk Boardwalk Trail The 2016 holiday season is now in the rearview mirror, and 2017 is off to a grand if somewhat chilly start.

But even though the holiday season has passed, it’s still fun to ask that one STEVE HUDSON question: What was Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net your favorite holiday gift?

If you enjoy hiking or biking, it’s hard to beat the gift of a new trail, and if you enjoy trails along the Chattahoochee, then you got just what you wanted with the opening of Phase 4 of Roswell’s Riverwalk trail project in December. This new trail, which includes lots of boardwalk through wetlands or over water, takes hikers and bikers through a portion of the wetlands near Azalea Drive and Willeo Road.

The newly opened section of trail has a total length of about a mile. It provides much improved access from some of the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area to the Chattahoochee Nature Center and will eventually connect to CRNRA’s Gold Branch Unit as well. That will make for some truly impressive hiking and biking opportunities; in fact, in a TV interview, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood noted that the newly opened boardwalk trail will become “part of probably the best trail system in America.”

There’s something undeniably appealing about boardwalk trails, and there are actually two sections of boardwalk included in this phase of the Riverwalk project. The longest, with a length of about seven-tenths of a mile, starts near Azalea Drive and continues to near Willeo Road. A shorter boardwalk segment is at the Willeo Road end of the project, starting near the Chattahoochee Nature Center. In between is about a tenth of a mile of paved trail.

The surface of the new boardwalk is constructed from synthetic planks made from recycled plastic, with handrails of made from lumber. This type of boardwalk, which is being seen more and more on projects of this type, is of course good for the environment and has the added advantage of offering better traction when wet than might a traditional wooden walkway.

Following the official ribbon cutting on Dec. 16, the new trail quickly became a popular destination for hikers and cyclists.

With entry points on Azalea Drive and also on Willeo Road, the new trail

section can be traveled in either direction. However, most find it easiest to start at the Azalea Drive end (that is, the end nearest to Roswell Road) since that allows you to park in the designated parking areas provided for folks who are visiting Azalea Park.

From the parking area, begin by turning left onto the trail along Azalea Drive and heading downriver on the paved trail which parallels the road.

If you started at the last parking lot, like I did, you’ll pass two picnic areas, including covered pavilions, and a restroom building. There’s a water fountain, too, though it wasn’t working.

Hopefully it’s functioning during the summer months. It could make for a refreshing stop during a warm-weather hike.

After the last of the picnic areas (this one with a playground) the trailside development ends. Beyond it, you’ll be hiking with Azalea Drive on one side and wetlands on the other.

As you start this part of the hike, keep an eye out for the “Shallow Ford” interpretive marker on the left, wetlands side of the trail. I always enjoy markers like this one, which add a sense of history to any hike. This particular marker identifies the point where the 16th U.S. Army Crops under command of Major General Greenville Dodge crossed the river in pursuit of the Roswell Battalion, which had retreated ahead of the Union army.

The marker features a sketch showing how the area may have looked in the 1860s, and looking across the river it’s not hard to imagine what things might have been like on those hot July days more than 150 years ago. At that time, you’ll recall, Bull Sluice Lake formed by Morgan Falls Dam was still many years in the future. Thus, instead of the peaceful near-lake that you see there today, you’d have been face to

face with the full width of the free-flowing Chattahoochee River.

Before the war came to town, folks crossed the river near here on a covered bridge located upstream of the ford. However, the Roswell Battalion had burned that covered bridge as it retreated. Thus, for the Union troops, fording the river was the only way to get across.

How was the crossing? Writing to General Sherman on July 10, 1864, Dodge noted that “[t]he ford is half a mile or more in extent, very rough, and impracticable except for troops.”

A diary entry by James P. Shell of the 16th Army Corps further described the crossing by saying that “the bottom was rough and rocky hard on bare feet.”

Folks like me, who like to wade parts of the Chattahoochee when fishing, know just how tricky the footing can be, and that’s while wearing modern waders and carrying not a heavy rifle but only a fly rod.

Beyond the marker, the paved trail continues along Azalea Drive. Depending on where you park, you’ll walk about six-tenths of a mile on the paved trail.

And then there it is: the new-and-stillshiny timber entry portal that marks the beginning of the boardwalk trail.

The boardwalk, which still has its own pleasantly woody version of that new-car smell, initially follows the length of a narrow spit of land separating the main river from a shallow bay of sorts. Zigzagging back and forth as it goes, the walkway offers an ever-changing perspective on the wetlands ecosystem that defines this part of the river.

Two observation platforms on this portion of the boardwalk make it easy to stop and look for wildlife, especially water and wading birds. The first platform, which you’ll soon come to on your right, gives you a good look across

a large shallow flat where you can usually find a variety of birds. The second, on your left, looks out over the waters of the main river channel. Be sure to bring your binoculars.

About 150 paces beyond the second observation platform, you’ll cross a short bridge spanning a channel connecting the main river to the shallow flat. Water flows into and out of this flat as the level of Bull Sluice varies with water releases from Buford Dam many miles upriver and from Morgan Falls Dam a short distance downriver.

Across the bridge, the boardwalk turns right. Another 120 paces brings you a third observation deck. This one provides a different perspective on the shallow flat and is another great place to take a break, look for wildlife or stretch out your muscles.

Beyond that third platform, the boardwalk continues for several hundred yards to the boardwalk’s other portal near Willeo Road. Once you reach that portal, the trail itself turns left and parallels Willeo Road toward the Chattahoochee Nature Center. At first the way is paved, but the boardwalk soon returns as the route swings out over the water once more. Again, the level of the water will vary with the level of Bull Sluice Lake. But regardless of the level, keep your eyes out for wildlife in the nearby wetlands and in the water itself too.

That last section of boardwalk ends near the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

There’s no convenient parking at this end of the trail, though some folks park along the side of Willeo Road.

This is sure to be a popular trail at all times of the year, and as spring and summer approach the tableau will change with the change of seasons. Every walk or ride on this trail has the potential to show you something new, and I hope you’ll be able to enjoy it soon.

And be sure to say hello if you see me on the trail. I’ll be the one with the hat and the camera!

Learn more about the trails along the Chattahoochee River in Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH,” a complete guide to all of the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check it out at local outfitters, on Amazon, or at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Centennial conference award winners include Rogan Foulis for Outstanding Delegate, Grace Truax for Honorable Mention, Riley Busbee for Honorable Mention, Connor Evans for Verbal Commendation and Alexandra Chapman for Honorable Mention.

Centennial Model UN earns 5 awards ROSWELL, Ga. — The Centennial High School Model United Nations team participated in a weekend of debate and diplomacy at the Vanderbilt University Model UN Conference from Nov. 4-6.

“We had a successful conference, especially given that it was our first time attending it and we did not know what to expect,” senior and student teacher Mason Gay said. “We brought students with a variety of experience in Model UN to this event,

including nine students from our new International Affairs class which is taught by four senior members of the team.”

Chad Hoge, Model UN Coach and AP History and International Relations teacher at Centennial chose this conference because he knew some other tough schools would be in attendance.

“The event was great and definitely presented some real challenges for our kids,” said Hoge. “This is one we will plan to attend again in the future.”

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Police also found a handgun in a backpack Warren allegedly abandoned during the chase. He was additionally charged with possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted criminal and obstruction of law enforcement officers.

Fake rental costs Milton man $1.9K MILTON, Ga. — A man was scammed out of $1,900 Jan. 2 after he paid to rent an apartment that was already in use.

The man had made an arrangement online from a Craigslist post to lease an apartment in Atlanta. He did not have a chance to go into the apartment, but had driven by the complex and was shown pictures of the interior. All of the communication was through email.

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Elise and Jeff Baggett on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2.

Appen Media kicks off annual cruise giveaway Last year’s winners visited New York, England

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Elise and Jeff Baggett had the time of their lives last October cruising on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2.

“We were at sea for six days and loved how relaxing it was,” Elise said.

“It was a jazz cruise and we enjoyed the music. We especially loved the British food and afternoon tea and met many wonderful people.”

They didn’t have to pay a dime, thanks to entering and winning Appen Media Group’s annual Appen Cruise Giveaway where the prize is a free cruise.

And now it’s your chance.

Each week from Jan. 19 to Feb. 28, 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 is found that week.

Then on March 6, a winner will be randomly chosen from the entries.

That’s how the 2016 winners, the Baggetts, received $2,000 that was applied toward the cruise vacation of their choice, courtesy of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Alpharetta.

Elise said she and her husband saw the ad in the newspaper before the contest began and, once the competition started, she entered every week. While she didn’t really think she would win, she held out hope and kept entering.

“Jeff got the [winning] email and forwarded it to me and said, ‘Is this legit?’

And I said, ‘Yes, it’s legit,’” Elise said.

They sailed transatlantic from New York to Southampton England.

“It was great going on this cruise as winners,” Elise said. “Because we have cruised many times before, we wanted to select something different than we had done before and something extremely memorable. Sailing the QM2 on a transatlantic cruise definitely fit the bill.”

And once the new winner is chosen, it’ll be smooth sailing, thanks to the help of the staff at Expedia, including franchise owner, Vince Bonfanti.

The most important part of this experience, Bonfanti said, is the way it underscores the change in the role

How the giveaway works For the last few years we have kicked off the New Year with an advertising and readership promotion, the 2017 third annual Appen Cruise Giveaway. Through partnership with Expedia CruiseShipCenters, we run a promotion in the papers that highlights our mainly locally owned and operated businesses, as well as engaging our local readers. We hide a small cruise icon (think ‘where’s Waldo?’) somewhere within each paper the weeks of Jan. 19- Feb. 28. Our readers hunt through the papers looking for it, and once they find it, they can complete a submission form online at northfulton. com making them eligible for a free cruise. They can do this every week for the maximum of six entries. At the end of the promotion we have a drawing for the lucky winner.

The promotion is simple enough in nature, but it is fun for all those involved. Readers become more familiar with our papers and the stories we cover while looking for the icon, and at the same time our advertisers enjoy the benefit of added eyeballs on the page while kicking off their advertising efforts for the year. 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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Research has proven the many benefits that social interaction offers older adults. Staying socially engaged and maintaining interpersonal relationships can help you sustain good physical and emotional health, and cognitive function. By continuing close friendships and finding ways to interact socially helps people—especially older adults—to live longer than those who are isolated. Relationships and social interactions can even help protect against illness by boosting your immune system.

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Acne affects all ages

By May River Dermatology Johns Creek So, you’re well past your teen years but the face in the mirror with its red angry skin eruptions says otherwise.

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Although not a welcome sight, acne is a pretty common occurrence during times of hormonal imbalance, which in adolescence is expected but as adults can often come as an unwelcome surprise.

“Acne is considered a disease of teenagers but a lot of patients will have acne well into their adult lives,” said Paola Bonaccorsi, MD, PhD of May River Dermatology Johns Creek.

According to Bonaccorsi, hormonal and genetic factors can contribute to the development of acne. “Mild acne can be easily controlled with cosmeceuticals, or over-the-counter medication,” she said. “However, more severe acne or acne that does not respond to common first-line treatments needs to be addressed by a dermatologist.

“There are aggressive forms of acne that can be very disfiguring and leave permanent scarring,” said Bonaccorsi.

“Fortunately we have great medications that, if started in a timely fashion, can cure these patients and prevent longterm damage.”

In adults, hormonal imbalance may just be a matter of milestones–pregnancy or menopause for example in women; or increased stressors, which can disrupt the endocrine system in both men and women. “In my experience, each acne patient is different and requires a personalized approach,” Bonaccorsi said.

Beyond treating acne for the health of the skin, Bonaccorsi also refers to its potential negative social repercussions. “Acne can also affect a person’s self esteem. And, especially in teenagers, can lead to depression and self-image issues.”

Visiting your dermatologist early can help you, or your child, lessen further skin damage or social anxiety, and with a medical professional’s guidance on best treatment and home care options, help keep those unwelcome blemishes at bay.

Dr. Paola Bonaccorsi M.D., Ph.D. and the May River Dermatology team provides high-quality, patient-focused medical care and professional cosmetic services to adults and families from their practicelocated at 10680 Medlock Bridge Rd., Suite 204 in Johns Creek. For more information or to make an appointment, contact 470-282-5729 or visit www.mayriverdermatology.com.

Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is the new signature in senior living For people who have reservations about moving to a senior community, seeing the beautiful and convenient lifestyle at Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is eye opening and a refreshing alternative to what most people envision a senior community to look and feel like.

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Residents at Arbor Terrace are neighbors, volunteers, explorers and learners who have chef-prepared meals every day and access to lifestyle and wellness amenities that provide convenience and enrich their day to day life.

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Bridgeway Christian Academy Equipping students to know, grow, and go

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.

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Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) has been providing excellence in Christ-centered education for almost 20 years, equipping students to know, grow and go. Our Christ-centered learning environment encourages parent involvement and reinforces the beliefs and values taught in the Christian home. Offering preschool through eighth grade, BCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Advanc-ED/ SACS. A proven curriculum challenges students while emphasizing a biblical worldview. Smartboards are utilized in every classroom, and middle school students may bring their own devices for note taking and e-books. Character development and community service are emphasized with opportunities for all grades and a quarterly requirement for middle school students. Weekly chapel, Spanish class, physical education, and a rich fine arts program (art, drama, and music) round out the BCA student’s experience.

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Milton grads perform Anthem at national championship game Charlotte Colt, Will Baggett lead Clemson, Alabama drumlines

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com TAMPA, Fla. — Amid the pageantry and excitement surrounding this year’s national championship game, two close friends and Milton graduates had a chance to perform together one final time though they attend different schools. Charlotte Colt of Clemson, a senior, and Alabama junior Will Baggett each led their respective drumlines in Monday’s game and also performed with Little Big Town for the National Anthem prior to kickoff, the only members of each band to do so.

“When I received the news we were going to be playing together in the National Anthem, what struck me was not that we were going to be playing with Little Big Town or that we may be on TV, what struck me is that it was going to be just Charlotte and me,” said Baggett. “After all these years of playing in high school and being such good friends, it means a lot to us.”

“It’s special for both of us to be playing together on this final stage, being able to perform for each other and with each other.”

Both Colt and Baggett are both center snares, a leadership role that sets the tempo for the drumline, for their respective schools. The duo performed for three years together at Milton and always practiced and performed next to one another.

Colt said that while all her bandmates were cheering for Washington to beat Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal game, she was cheering for Alabama.

Will Baggett and Charlotte Colt, both Milton graduates, led their respective bands at the National Championship game on Monday “I was cheering for Alabama because I wanted to play with my friend, Will,” she said.

“There is a comradery between band members,” Colt said. “We always cheer other bands on and they do the same for us. With Will playing, it will be nice to know exactly who we are cheering for.”

Baggett said after so many years performing together with Colt, it is still strange that they are no longer in the same group. However, he said each takes pride in leading their bands and showing off what they have accomplished.

Colt said the experience of playing in the national championship is exciting in itself, but it is truly special that she is able to share the experience with a close friend.

“We are excited and grateful,” she said. “There are only two schools that get to perform in the national championship, so many people are given the opportunity. Will and I are so lucky because now we have been able to share this experience with each other multiple times.”

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Mike Perry will be traveling light when he moves across the Chattahoochee into his new office in Sandy Springs. All he will need is his name plate.

Perry: Continued from Page 13 Standard in recreation in Georgia, but we have a system that any city in the state would be proud of.”

Letchas said he would rank Alpharetta’s park system as in the top “3 or 4” in the state of cities its size and gives Perry the credit.

“Mike is just a good person, and I think that is something you look for in a leader. He has made Alpharetta’s park system one of the foremost in the state,” he said For Perry, this new opportunity is a chance to take over a system that is still a work in progress. The city is only 11 years old and Perry is intrigued about the challenge to take that recreation system to a new level.

One of his first jobs will be to come up with a new 10-year plan for Sandy Springs. The city doesn’t have the luxury Alpharetta did to just buy new parkland at the city limits as was possible in Alpharetta. It will take a good deal more creativity to get additional parkland.

But the cupboard is by no means bare. There are 950 acres of parkland in Sandy Springs and it shares 22 miles of shoreline along with the National Parks Service. It also has Big Trees National Forest Preserve next to the Fulton County North Service Center and ball fields at Morgan Falls Baseball Annex.

“There are challenges I am leaving behind as well. The city is about to kick off a 10-year recreation plan.

There are the significant challenges of redesigning the city pool and the conversion of the former library into an arts center,” Perry said.

Other exciting plans are to link the Alpharetta Greenway with the one Forsyth County is building. Johns Creek’s new bond referendum will open up possibilities for shared projects as well.

“So I have mixed feelings about leaving that. And this will still be my hometown and I’ll continue to live here,” Perry said.

“But there are lots of opportunities in Sandy Springs and I am excited about the next chapter. They have a lot going on and I will have to hit the ground running.”

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Blessed Trinity junior football program excels in 2016 Teams post 29-1 overall record

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Blessed Trinity junior football program, which includes teams for grades 5-8, compiled a 29-1 overall record this season, the best in program history. The 7th grade team finished the season undefeated.

With the success of Blessed Trinity at the varsity level, finishing as state runner-up last season, winners of two consecutive region titles and compiling a 61-17-1 under head coach Tim McFarlin, the Titans’ success in its feeder program could spell continued success at the varsity level in the years to come.

The 8th grade team, led by head coach Doug Harof, went 8-1 this season and outscored opponents by an average of 30 points per game.

The 8th grade team secured a league title with a 40-22 win over Wesleyan. Harof has compiled a 23-5

record and will return to the program next season to take over the helm of the 7th grade team.

Led by head coach Rusty Reed, the 7th grade team finished the season with an unblemished 10-0 record and was ranked No. 2 in Georgia by Born To Compete, a youth sports outlet.

The team amassed over 4,000 yards of offense and outscored opponents by an average of over 30 points per game.

Including last year, this season’s 7th grade team is 21-1 with the BT junior program.

The 6th grade program, led by head coach Will Hosea, posted a perfect 11-0 record and won the Forsyth County Youth Football Association championship, beating Wesleyan 36-8 for the title.

The team’s offense averaged 27 points per game while its stalwart defense allowed just 5 points per game.

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Youth not holding back the Knights Team with just one senior seeks region, state title

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga.— St. Francis boys basketball head coach Drew Catlett wasn’t sure what to expect at the outset of this season. He had lost five seniors to graduation, including All-American Kobi Simmons and a core of players that reached the state championship game four times in each of their seasons with St. Francis. Adding to that, six players transferred out of the program after the 2015-16 season, leaving Class A-Private powerhouse St. Francis suddenly with many questions, and just two seniors, entering this season.

The number of seniors was cut in half when Drew Smith tore his ACL in the preseason, sidelining him for the year.

Catlett said he wasn’t sure of what to expect from a new group of players, including six freshmen and three sophomores. But, as great programs do, the Knights looked to the next group of players and picked up right where they left off — winning.

The youthful Knights began the season reeling off 11 straight wins, including victories over talented teams in higher classes, such as Milton, Roswell, Osborne and New Manchester.

The Knights (12-3, 4-0) also sit atop the Region 6-A subregion B standings.

“If you would have told me at the beginning of the season that we would

start 11-0, I wouldn’t be so sure we could do that,” Catlett said, “but [the team] has played above expectations.”

Catlett said much of the early success of his young team is a result of the culture of unselfish play and dedication that has been built into the program at St. Francis, greatly benefitting those who have made the move to the varsity squad up from the freshman or JV team.

But perhaps the most immediate impact has come from the incoming freshman.

Freshman guard Dwon Odom leads the team in points, assists, and steals per game and is second on the team in rebounds and blocks.

“He is extremely athletic, quick and strong for a freshman,” Catlett said.

“He needs to improve some things, but as he progresses through the next four years he could be a D1 recruit. His desire to compete sets him above others at the same age.”

Fellow freshman Chase Ellis is also making a splash for the Knights at wing, averaging 14.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

“Ellis is not the tallest guy, but he can rebound against bigger guys because of his competitiveness. We have played 15 games, and he has to have at least five double-doubles,” Catlett said.

Sophomores C.J. Riley and Sean Paradise are also contributing as underclassmen, with Riley averaging 10.4

St. Francis freshman guard Dwon Odom is leading the Knights in points, assists and steals per game. points per game, while Paradise is third on the team in rebounds.

The sole senior on the St. Francis squad is Wallace Tucker, who Catlett said has developed into a leader of his younger teammates. “[Tucker] has been around and understands how we run our system, and he is having a really good start to his senior year. He has done a really good

Along with Odom, freshman Chase Ellis is making a big impact for St. Francis, averaging 14.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. job with his leadership.”

The Knights will finish out the regular season with 10 region games before the region tournament. Catlett said it is always the Knights’ goal to make the region tournament with the highest seeding, and this year is no different.

Certainly different, though, is the youth of the Knights’ team pursuing that goal.

Struggling Milton gets win over South Forsyth Milton comes back in second half to take 66-59 win

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com

Milton’s Alex O’Connell led the Eagles to a 66-59 win over South Forsyth with 37 points, six rebounds and a block.

MILTON, Ga.— Milton head coach Matt Kemper says his team is still not where it needs to be, but that last Thursday’s 66-59 region win over South Forsyth was “therapeutic.”

Milton (5-8, 2-0) began the season with a rash of talented non-region opponents, but unlike prior years, the Eagles were unable to find much success, opening the season with a 2-6 record.

“We are not in a great place right now,” said Kemper after the win over South Forsyth. “We have some young guys, our schedule has been tough, and we are licking our wounds from some of

the things we have gone through to this point. We have lost some leads to really good teams.”

It is because of those struggles, Kemper said his team’s comeback win was important for the team.

“Tonight was a therapeutic win,” he said. “I’m proud of our guys because we were down by about eight points, and a lot of teams who are struggling would have packed it up. But I think that was a defining moment for us. I don’t think it was anything execution-wise necessarily that we did, just a lot of kids who have pride in the Milton jersey. When we got down, they dug in and played for each other.”

Milton led by three at the half before South Forsyth, behind a fantastic second half performance from Santosh Saravanan and Evan Cole, led Milton by eight in the third quarter before Milton began to climb back.

With five minutes remaining in the fourth, South’s Evan Cole hit a threepointer to put South up 56-51. Milton responded with threes from Donaven Hairston and Alex O’Connell to reclaim the lead and would hold on in the final minutes to move to 2-0 in Region 5-AAAAAAA. Duke-bound O’Connell led Milton with 37 points and six rebounds.

Hairston had six points, three rebounds and three steals.

For South Forsyth, Evan Cole scored 20 with 12 rebounds. Saravanen scored 16 with two rebounds and two steals.

Though the season so far has not been what Kemper would have liked, he said he is still proud of his team’s ability to fight back and earn the win.

“There are other things we need to clean up, but that was definitely a step in the right direction tonight,” he said.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 2, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 27, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-16-13/Z-16-11/CU-16-19/V-16-25 TPA Fuqua Development/Peridot (Deferred by Planning Commission) Consideration of a request to amend the Peridot (A.K.A. MetLife) Master Plan to allow 430 ‘For-Rent’ residential units, 70 ‘For-Sale’ townhome units, 51,200 square feet of retail/restaurant use, 664,400 square feet of office use, and up to a 200-room hotel. The master plan amendment also includes changes to previous conditions of zoning. A rezoning is requested on 15.51 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to MU (Mixed-Use) and conditional uses to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ use and a bank or savings and loan use. A variance is requested to eliminate the requirement for retail under ‘For-Rent’ residential use on 2 sides of each ‘For-Rent’ building. The property is located on the west side of Haynes Bridge Road south of Lakeview Parkway and is legally described as Land Lots 744, 745, 752, and 753, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-15-01/CLUP-15-01/Z-15-01/V-15-01 KB400 Master Plan/1699 Land Company Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to CUP (Community Unit Plan) in order to develop 25 ‘ForSale’ Townhome units and 57 ‘For-Sale’ Detached lots in a gated community. A master plan amendment to the KB400 Master Plan is requested to add ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Attached and Detached’ to the list of permitted uses and to change required setbacks. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘High Density Residential’. A variance is requested to reduce the 100acre minimum lot size in the CUP district. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 807, 808, 849 & 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-17-01 Tribble/285 Karen Drive/DT-R Consideration of a request to rezone 0.817 acre from R-12 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to allow for the construction of 4 ‘For-Sale’ Semi-Detached units and 1 ‘For-Sale’ Detached home. The property is located at 285 Karen Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 696, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. CLUP-17-01/Z-17-02/V-17-05 GRBK Academy, LLC/Manning House Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 0.39 acres from R-8A/D (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Attached/Detached Residential) to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) in order to allow a historic residential structure to be used for an office or residential use. A change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from ‘Downtown Residential Density’ to ‘Mixed Use Live Work’ and a variance to reduce the buffer requirement between residential and non-residential uses is requested. The property is located at the northwest corner of Academy Street and Haynes Bridge Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-17-02 Historic Preservation Incentive Zoning – UDC Text Amendments Consideration of amendments to the Historic Preservation Incentive Zoning Ordinance to remove and add historic properties to Appendix A: Historic Resources Inventory, as well as miscellaneous text amendments. f. PH-17-03 Alpharetta 2035 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Consideration of an amendment to the Alpharetta 2035 Comprehensive Plan to add language to the Kimball Bridge Activity Center Character Area in order to clarify the vision for the redevelopment of the Alpha Park neighborhood. g. PH-17-05 Unified Development Code Text Amendments – Sign Code Consideration of amendments to Unified Development Code Section 2.6 Signs, to increase the maximum allowable wall sign area associated with Industrial and Office Parks from 156 to 200 square feet. h. PH-17-04 Milton Avenue Commercial Center (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning to allow for the enclosure of a 2,400 square foot structured parking area to be utilized as office space. The property is located at 44 Milton Avenue and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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

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NOTICE OF CITY OF ALPHARETTA GENERAL ELECTION AND CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION FEES YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7th day of November, 2017, a non-partisan general election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia to elect three (3) Members of the City Council (Posts 1, 2 and 3). All candidates for election to City Council shall pay a qualifying fee of $450.00.

Coty Thigpen, City Clerk City of Alpharetta, Georgia

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR THE JANUARY 23, 2017 CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AT 7:00 PM, TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE TO CONSTRUCT A PAVILION WITHIN THE 2000-FOOT CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER CORRIDOR. A COPY OF THE REPORT FROM THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. CASE NUMBER: PETITIONER: LOCATION:

RC-16-002 Rivermont Community Association, c/o Mr. John Kohler 8679 Barnwell Road

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR NORTH HICKORY TRACE STORM DRAIN REPAIRS ITB #17-004 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting bids for NORTH HICKORY TRACE STORM DRAIN REPAIRS including, but not limited to, delivery and installation of storm sewer system materials, pipe replacement, excavation/ trenching, grading, catch basin rehabilitation, erosion control, landscaping and other work related to drainage improvements. The location of the work is at 12130 North Hickory Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30004 --- within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

The ITB will be available online Thursday, January 12, 2017, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta.

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The bid opening will be held on Thursday, February 9 at 2:00 PM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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CANCARE PRESENTS VICTORY FOR HOPE:

Celebrating Cancer Survivorship JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — CanCare Atlanta has announced their fifth anniversary celebration on Feb. 25 at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. They will be hosting a dinner to celebrate cancer survivorship and pay tribute to the families and friends who support them through their diagnosis and treatment.

The keynote speaker will be Barbara Dooley, an 11-year breast cancer sur-

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-02 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers January 19, 2017 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Convenience Store Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT QuikTrip Corporation d/b/a QuikTrip #843 1590 Mansell Rd. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner QuikTrip Corporation Registered Agent Jim Klun

vivor and wife of legendary University of Georgia football coach, Vince Dooley.

Dooley has authored several books, including “Fourth and Inches: How to Win When Cancer is the Opponent.”

The event will also honor Stephen Szabo, MD and Connie Masters, RN, MSN. The two healthcare professionals have worked to help grow and educate the local network of CanCare volunteers.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on December 16, 2016 for Consumption on the Premises Wine.

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PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF JOHNS CREEK Jones Bridge Road widening project Thursday, January 19, 2017 A public meeting about the widening of Jones Bridge Road from Sargent Road to McGinnis Ferry Road will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall (12000 Findley Road, third floor).

The Jones Bridge Road widening project includes widening the existing roadway from two to four lanes for a 1.5 mile section of roadway as well as the addition of a landscaped median and a 10-foot multiuse trail on the west side. The project also includes operational improvements to intersections such as turn lanes, revised traffic signals, and reconfiguration of the existing pavement to add two through lanes.

The public is invited to view the proposed project plans, ask questions, and provide feedback. The informal meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. and the public is invited to attend anytime during these hours. There is no formal presentation.

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Angels Among Us Robbery: Pet Rescue presents annual gala Continued from Page 9

ATLANTA — Local nonprofit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue has announced its third annual Gala set for Feb. 18 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

“For The Love of Paws” will feature celebrity entertainer and Star 94.1 Jeff and Jen morning show host Jeff Dauler, with music from the Celebrity All Star Band.

The Celebrity All Stars feature members formerly playing for Earth Wind & Fire, Bette Midler, Janet Jackson and Kenny Loggins.

Kroger has joined Angels Rescue for the first year as a Diamond Sponsor.

Other sponsors include BluePearl Veterinary Partners and WhyDoesMyDog.com.

Chairman of the Board, Jeff Howard and founding member LuAnn Farrell will give opening remarks on the history and vision of Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.

The Gala will also celebrate some of Angel’s most notable dogs with amazing rescue stories from 2016, including Bravery, the dog who lost a leg and was left abandoned on the side of the road, Ramiel who survived massive infections, and Marx, their 12,000th rescue.

All of them are healthy today, thanks to the work of over 700 Angels volunteers, fosters and veterinary partners from around Atlanta.

For a modern spin on a vintage Gala tradition, Angels Rescue will showcase their silent auction items through mobile app and online checkout services.

Tickets for Gala are on sale now for $150 at AngelsRescue.org/gala For Event information contact Jackie Fuller, Event Director at jackie@angelsrescue.org.

of a firearm during certain crimes.

The seventh and last suspect involved in the robbery is being sought.

This investigation is still active and ongoing with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms assisting. If anyone has any additional information, contact Detective Benjamin Norton with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations section

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In addition, the six suspects have also been charged in connection with a burglary at Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club in Cumming on Dec. 1, 2016.

When the deputies arrived in response to a burglary call, they saw a car had been used to back through the side of the building. An investigation determined 12 to 15 firearms were stolen from that business.

During the Dec. 31 event, two firearms located in the getaway vehicle had serial numbers matching stolen ones from the gun club.

The combination of stolen firearms from Bulls Eye Marksman and Forsyth County Pawn along with similar methods used during both incidents allowed detectives to link the same suspects to both cases, according to a police report.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-01 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers January 19, 2017 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT TT Alpharetta/Roswell, LLC d/b/a Twisted Taco 1495 Alpharetta Highway Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner TT Alpharetta/Roswell, LLC Registered Agent Richard Seaman

DEATH NOTICES

John Kingsley Dowling, 85, of Cumming, passed away December 25, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Bonnie Bennett McClure, 102, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

John Henry Smart Jr., 82, of Forsyth County, passed away December 24, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mildred Louise Griswell Berry, 88, of Cumming, passed away January 2, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Danny Elder, of Alpharetta, passed away December 30, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

James M. McDonald, 85, of Cumming, passed away January 2, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Christine Youngblood, of Alpharetta, passed away January 1, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jackie Nordstrom, of Milton, passed away January 2, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Gene Burgess, of Alpharetta, passed away December 19, 2016. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Nikki Jones, of Roswell, passed away December 31, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Duane Thomas Deloach, 57, of Suwanee, passed away January 1, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Karen Diane Pilgrim, 51, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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