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man walked into the home and sat down in a chair and asked for money. She at first said she didn’t give him any money, but then said she gave him $20 so he would leave. She told the officer different things about the amount of time the stranger was there and was reportedly “extremely intoxicated.” Neighbors across the street told the officer they had not seen anything suspicious.

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was arrested Dec. 17 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Likitha Duggirala, 22, of Mortons Crossing, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 18 on Preston Ridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Two women were issued criminal trespass warnings from Value Village Dec. 30 after they reportedly shoplifted because they felt threatened. The manager told police he noticed the two acting suspicious so he started following them around. He said once they noticed him following them, they started to videotape him on a cell phone. He then said he requested them to leave the business but they reportedly refused, so he called 911. Prior to the officer’s arrival, the two left the store but were located down the street. They told the officers they felt threatened by the manager so they “fled the store in fear along with some merchandise.” It was agreed upon by all parties the two would return the merchandise. They were issued criminal trespass warnings

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Cashier gets played FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A cashier at the Marathon Gas Station on Ga. 9 called the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 4 after a reported theft occurred. The woman told officers she was exchanging money with a customer when he “tricked” her with the amount of money to be changed. She said the man came in to buy lottery tickets and initially paid with a $50 bill. When the cashier put the money in the drawer, the customer reportedly said he had given her the wrong bill and it was his lucky $50 bill from his niece. She said she then removed the bill and went to exchange it for another when he gave her many instructions on how he wanted his change, which confused her. The customer then gathered up the change as she counted it and also his original $50. He then reportedly abruptly left despite her telling him to return with the money. The man left on foot and the immediate area was checked for people fitting his description.

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Fulton School’s upkeep to top $475M in next building phase Needs will be prioritized for the 2017-22 cycle By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Renovations, repairs and “refreshing” to the 320 buildings which make up the Fulton County School System could cost taxpayers $475 million during the 2017-22 capital program time frame. How to pay for it will be a decision made by voters in the next year, faced with either a renewal of the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, a bond referendum or a hike in the millage rate to cover the bill. But for now, system planners are focusing on needs, not solutions. Overall, Fulton School buildings are in good shape, due primarily to a bevy of new buildings and ongoing maintenance. “The district is in pretty good condition, and it should be,” noted Casey Morris of Jacobs, which serves as the capital program manager for Fulton Schools. “[Fulton has] been spending money on schools--you’ve built a lot square footage — [but] you do have needs.” In the past 20 years, 45 new schools and 34 additions helped meet an enroll-

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ment that has increased “It’s not necessarily by 35,000 students. In deficient today – it’s North Fulton, 20 new doing what it should schools have opened – but we need to plan since 1997 – nearly half for that to fail in the of the current inventory. near term,” he added. The goal now, said Based on the faPatrick Burke, Fulton’s cility assessment, the deputy superintendent majority of buildings for operations, is to proare in the “good” range tect those investments. with a system average A facility conditions asof 88 on a 100-point sessment of all 8 million scale. Individually, evsquare feet of system ery need is assigned a space was recently priority one to priority CASEY MORRIS completed, with the Jacobs, the capital program manager for five rating. data now compiled into “Priority one are Fulton Schools a priority list. mission critical and “In the coming have direct impact month we will prepare a on the ability of the facilities master plan that will help the school to function,” said Morris, citing system prioritize the critical needs for mechanical systems, roofs and plumbexisting facilities,” said Burke. ing. Once finalized and approved by the During the capital programs update Fulton School Board, this plan will on Dec. 8, Fulton school board memserve as the capital program plan for bers were in agreement of the need to through 2022. spend millions on keeping buildings in Interim Superintendent Ken Zeff good shape. said having a priority list helps the “We’ve had a lot of new construcsystem stay transparent during the tion, but as growth is slowing down, it’s process. time to start refreshing and updating,” “We will run out of money and we said North Fulton board member Julia are not going to get all the way through Bernath. [the list],” said Zeff. “But being thoughtAnd in a system with dozens of ful about the needs will be helpful as spanking-new schools, schools that are we move through the [projects], and simply decades are considered old and allow [the community] to understand dated. where they are on the list.” “I don’t know where else in the The facility assessment, which country that looks at a school built in started in May, looked at needs in two the ‘70s and ‘80s and considers it old,” ways — current deficiencies and life said Board President Linda McCain of cycle. Johns Creek. “But that’s where we are Current deficiencies are things that at and we need to be cautious about are broken, functionally obsolete or that.” inadequate, and need to be addressed Community invited to hear capiin the short term, one to two years. tal plans “The life cycle forecast,” explained Meetings begin this week to inform Morris. “Is [something] not deficient the community about Fulton School’s today, but will likely be during the five2017-22 capital planning process. year window.” During the meetings, staff will discuss For instance, a 20-year roof which the facility master plan concepts, along has been on for 17 years is likely getwith information gathered from a recent ting to the end of its functional life. facilities use survey.

Priority one are mission critical and have direct impact on the ability of the school to function.”

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Milton city manager resigns MILTON, Ga. — Milton City Manager Chris Lagerbloom announced his resignation Jan. 8. Lagerbloom has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He has been with the city for nine years, holding positions as director of public safety, interim manager and city manager. During his tenure in Milton, Lagerbloom has been involved in several projects that have been significant in determining Milton’s future. He led the deployment of the inaugural Milton Public Safety Department as the first police and fire chief. As part of the start-up of the city, Lagerbloom oversaw the creation, adoption and public accountability of the first city strategic plan adopted in 2011. Milton has received many honors under Lagerbloom’s management such as being named “Best Quality of Life” in Georgia by Business Journals’ On Numbers survey and recognized seven straight years for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. “Although I am saddened to see Chris go, I am very excited and proud for him to have this opportunity in Fort

Lauderdale,” Mayor Joe Lockwood said. “I commend him for his hard work here and the team that he has been instrumental in building that makes Milton so great. His leadership will certainly have lasting LAGERBLOOM impressions that will help the city move forward seamlessly. He will be truly missed.” It was a difficult decision for he and his family to make, Lagerbloom said. “I am proud of the accomplishments we, as a city, have been able to make over the past few years, none of which would have been possible without a supportive Mayor and Council, as well as a dedicated and professional staff that cares about this city,” Lagerbloom said. “I have been very fortunate to work beside such a great group of employees.” Fort Lauderdale City Manager Lee Feldman said he is extremely excited that Lagerbloom will be joining the Fort Lauderdale team. “The experiences and successes that Chris has achieved in Milton complement our commitment to high quality

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service delivery to our neighbors,” Feldman said. The City of Milton will undertake a comprehensive search for a successor over the coming months. Lagerbloom’s last day with the city will be Feb. 12.

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Couple struggle with cancer, kidney transplant Uncertainty, loss of income add to family troubles By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Kim and Scott Donaldson should be living the American dream. They have a new house, loving son, great marriage and good jobs. But kidney failure for Kim and cancer for Scott could ruin their dream. Kim and Scott met in college in 1987, but things didn’t get romantic until after they had graduated. “We were friends first,” said Kim. “All our friends told us we were made for each other.” They must have decided their friends were right because they did marry and began to make a life for themselves. Kim became a nurse working at North Fulton Hospital’s emergency room while Scott works at Turner Broadcasting, where he has won two sports Emmys. But in his early 20s, while still in college, Scott developed Hodgkin’s disease, which required radiation treatment, chemotherapy and eventually a bone marrow transplant. “Basically, the treatments poison your body; they almost kill you to get the cancer. That’s why I needed the bone marrow transplant. “They also told me if I ever wanted to have children, I should make arrangements before the radiation,” Scott said. “So that’s what I did.” Scott recovered, and he and Kim were able to have son A.J., now 14, through in vitro fertilization. But cancer was not through with Scott. Unrelated to the Hodgkin’s, he developed a rare cancer in his left eye in 2011, a tumor called choroidal melanoma, which six out of a million people will be diagnosed with annually. This too was successfully treated. But in June 2015, Scott found out the cancer had metastasized in his liver. “That was grim,” he said. A new treatment has given him hope, however, and the cancer is in remission. But for how long, he and Kim

Help the Donaldson family An online fund has been set up to help Kim and Scott Donaldson as they fight through Scott’s cancer and Kim’s kidney failure. Scott continues to work two jobs despite his cancer but Kim has had to give up nursing because kidney failure and dialysis sap her strength. Donations for medical bills and other expenses can be made to: gofundme.com/thedonaldsons

We’ve had bad days with tears and anger. I miss my work and get so frustrated ... But you have to just fight through those days. We have a lot to be thankful for. We have hope.” don’t know. “I received immunotherapy similar to what President Jimmy Carter received. It’s very new. If I had been diagnosed three years ago, I would have gone home with six months to live,” he said. “And new therapies are developed all the time. So we are praying a lot and have a lot of hope.” Meanwhile, Kim has had medical problems of her own. Kidney disease has plagued her most of her adult life. Nevertheless, she continued to work as nurse and raise her son. But in the last year, the kidney disease has worsened

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Scott and Kim Donaldson have a loving home. Scott’s two Emmy awards and their wedding photo attest to the good side of life. It’s Kim’s looming kidney transplant and Scott’s new cancer drugs that make their life together unsettling. and she is now on dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant. It’s having a “huge impact” on the family, she said. “I can’t work as a nurse now. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do, but the worst part about this is fatigue. It just saps all your energy,” Kim said. “I’m able to work at the mall two days a week to bring in something, but that’s all.” Now Kim is awaiting a kidney transplant. Her brother has volunteered to donate one of his kidneys. He is not a match for his sister, but is participating in what is called the kidney paired donor exchange program. The Emory Healthcare System will match a donor in the program with another donor who will match Kim to effect an exchange of kidneys. Scott has remained healthy enough in his current remission to continue to work for Turner Sports and moonlight as a part-time bartender. But despite insurance for both of them, finances have become tight. Kim’s parents are paying the tuition for A.J. to continue to attend King’s

Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta. They continue to drive regularly to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University together, she to see her kidney doctor and he to check with his doctor for any change in his condition. “My cancer is not growing, but it is not gone, either. Right now I am on maintenance drugs. I live in a sort of limbo,” Scott said. “But so far I have blessed. There have been no side effects from the treatment and I’m able to continue to work.” As the bills pile up while the couple live in mounting uncertainty about their health and their future, they say they try to live with optimism and faith. “We’ve had bad days with tears and anger. I miss my work and get so frustrated,” Kim said. “But you have to just fight through those days. We have a lot to be thankful for. We have hope.” They are especially thankful for friends and family who have started a GoFundMe account to help them deal with huge medical bills and a shrinking income. For more information, go to gofundme.com/thedonaldsons.

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Imagine a school day that involved a two-minute walk to classes each day instead of a two-hour commute in the car. That’s the reality for students at Baylor School in Chattanooga. One of the nation’s leading prep schools, Baylor is located on the Tennessee River with scenic views of surrounding mountains, yet only five minutes from a vibrant downtown. Baylor sophomore and Atlanta resident Julia Steck says she chose to attend Baylor for high school because she was seeking challenges, independence, and opportunities. “It came down to what was best for me personally,” Julia says. “My parents and I love everything about Baylor, especially all of the things you can get involved in. Colleges also recognize all that Baylor is known for.” Julia’s mother, Wendy Steck, was further impressed by the support provided by dorm parents and academic advisers, who meet with students throughout the week to establish personal goals and monitor progress. “We appreciate the sense of caring and family that permeates throughout the entire campus,” says Wendy. “There is a great support system with the residential life staff. We knew she would be cared for, challenged, and respected in a way that any parent would want for their child.” Talented teachers, high academic standards, a huge array of extracurricular activities, and the development of leadership skills in a coed environment are hallmarks of a Baylor education. And with the Baylor family supporting you, just about anything is possible. Learn more at www.baylorleads. org or call 423-267-5902. Julia and Wendy Steck.

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OPINION

Ten little resolutions all in a row

My friends the Harvey Smiths sent me an email detailing their New Year’s resolutions. Looking at them I thought, “Wow, I could do this, too.” Wouldn’t it be great to make HATCHER HURD some resolutions Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com and actually have the commitment to make them happen? Imagine the feeling 12 months hence when I could point and say I did this. How many go through the motions every year to write down resolutions and then actually carry them out? Not one in a hundred, I’m sure. Here they are: 1. Lose weight. Well, who doesn’t have this on their list? Sure I’ll do it this time, and sneer at all those weaklings who cave to their cravings. 2. Get organized. That would knock their socks off at the office. They say my desk looks like the aftermath of a tornado in a paper factory. 3. Spend less, save more. Hey, wouldn’t it be great to finish the year in the black for once? I could really outfit the man cave. 4. Enjoy life to the fullest. Life is short, drink deep from the cup. I’m in it to win it. 5. Stay fit and healthy. Kind of goes with the losing-weight thing. Two birds with one jog. 6. Learn something exciting. I learn a lot of things at my job. You’d be surprised how many of them are not exciting. Let some excitement in my life.

7. Quit smoking. If I drop the stogie habit, I’m halfway to spending less and saving more. Another twofer. 8. Help others realize their dreams. Be the straw that stirs the drink. I’m with you, man. 9. Fall in love. I should show my Lady Wife how much she means to me after all these years. 10. Spend more time with family. Sure, see the girls more. Find things to do with the grandsons, they are growing up fast. So I decided to get with the program right away. I was taking some time off during the holidays, so what better time to begin working on such a noble set of resolutions. First thing I decided was to tackle No. 1, lose weight, and No. 5, staying fit and healthy. I fished my old walking shoes out of the closet. While leaning over to lace them up, something I hadn’t done since Ulysses S. Grant was a corporal, the blood was suddenly cut off from my head and I couldn’t focus to tie my shoes. I put them away. Better to aim a little lower; it’s a long list after all. So I said to my Lady Wife that I would set about learning something exciting (No. 6). I could learn to drive a sports car. That would be exciting, wouldn’t it? Her Ladyship replied, “You could learn how to run the vacuum cleaner.” “What’s exciting about that?” “Not exciting perhaps, but certainly miraculous.” OK, scotch No. 6. I’ll knock her for a loop with good old No. 2 (get organized). I’ll tackle the garage first. Hmm, it’s just that there is so much … stuff in the garage. But I made a start. Putting the half-filled paint cans

over here, and the leftover kitchen tiles over there. Unstacking cardboard boxes and re-stacking them. Next came a halfhearted assault on sundry spiderwebs. That wasn’t so much organizing as rearranging. So I went down into the man cave. Found a 6-year-old Sports illustrated with an article on Herschel Walker. I organized the pure devil out of that magazine. OK, we’ll put “organized” aside for the moment. I could get my grandsons together for some quality time. There once was a time when their eyes would light up when their Papa would say, “Who wants to go for a ride?” I was the fount of all knowledge to them, and a day with me was joy beyond measure. But that was then. I would have to rely on some of the old charm. So I drove over and asked the boys if they wanted to spend some quality time with their old Papa (No. 10)? Their budding teenage faces lit up like light bulbs on the sign for Hogan’s Bar. “That would be great, Papa,” said Chase. “Can we go see ‘Star Wars?’” “Why sure.” Not exactly the place to bond again, but a start. “Hey, Papa, can I go, too?” “But you’ve already seen it.” “So?” Well, quality time is quality time. First, tickets (ka-ching), then Cokes, popcorn, candy (ka-ching). Harrison Ford was a pretty long-in-the-tooth Han Solo, by the way. The Wookiee had the best lines. After the movie, it felt like sitting in darkness with my grandsons did not quite measure up to quality time. “Hey, guys, how about we go somewhere else, I …” “Can we go to the game room,

Papa?” asked Tripp. That, I was informed, was a store devoted to video games (ka-ching). Not to be outdone, Chase wanted to go to Sports Authority, that temple of outrageously marked-up Under Armour T-shirts and $30 socks (ka-ching ka-ching). Having dispensed with Nos. 10 and 3, I went back home and decided I would try for No. 9 on the list. Sweep my Lady Wife off her feet, like I did in the old days. And it wouldn’t be too immodest to say it would take care of No. 8 while I was at it. She wasn’t home yet, so I jumped in the shower, shaved and trimmed the beard. I even brought out some old Father’s Day cologne and sprinkled the dregs of the bottle copiously on my cheeks and even trimmed my eyebrows. I slipped into my one cool shirt that actually matched my slacks and put on my “party” sport coat. I heard Kathy coming through the door. I tossed my car keys in the air and caught them. “Where are you going,” she said. “To fall in love again.” She stopped, and I could see tears well up in her eyes. She lifted her face to mine. “Well, I hope you find it, because you’ll only have the couch when you get back home,” she said, slamming the bedroom door and locking it. I hung my “party” sport coat on the back of a chair. I picked up a Lee Child novel and took it to the library – that corner of the garage where I have an old chair, a lamp and am allowed to smoke my cigars (No. 7). I lit up and joined Jack Reacher in his latest adventure, blowing smoke rings to the ceiling, happy to have found No. 4 at least. It had taken only 72 hours. What will the rest of 2016 hold?

MARTA expansion north and the red herrings I am baffled and amazed at the lack of facts and logic used to support issues. Often, these issues are being justified by something I like to refer to as a red herring. A red herring is someJOHN ALBERS thing that misleads State Senator or distracts from a relevant or important issue. Red herrings are typically used as part of rhetorical strategies

such as politics. The samples of red herrings below distract from the real issue. Those perpetrating these false and misguided tales are misrepresenting the facts and causing fundamental mistrust. I represent all six cities in North Fulton County and speak to residents every day. The people overwhelmingly tell me they do not want a heavy rail solution forced upon them, so why are they being sold a bill of goods? This is the case for the proposed and nearly $3,000,000,000 ($3 billion) expansion of MARTA rail into North Fulton

County. A project of this magnitude will likely increase traffic and taxes for North Fulton residents. Cobb County learned through a study commissioned by the Board of Commissioners that their proposed transit system could make traffic worse at key intersections. North Fulton does need innovative solutions to circumvent traffic congestion, but a heavy rail expansion is not the solution. Citizens are smart and understand the reality of the situation. North Fulton is blessed in many ways. We rank highly in Georgia and nationally in most major categories

including: public safety, level of higher education, household income, parks, best places to start a business, best places to raise a family, lowest unemployment, cutting-edge businesses, best quality of life, top-ranked schools and so much more. One popular red-herring argument starts with the millennial generation saying they will never own a car or live in the suburbs. I guess they forget people grow up, get married and desire a different quality of life. I think the

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Mayor’s solution to land conservation laughable This is in response to the article that appeared in last week’s Milton Herald from Mayor Lockwood about his high hopes for the city’s accomplishments in 2016. Preserve Rural Milton also has positive expectations for Milton especially regarding its conservation initiatives. We are concerned that the city is well behind the eight ball in getting an effective bond referendum for the objective of purchasing greenspace and easements. Typically, it takes at least one year to effectively create and “sell” a bond to the community. We are now minus 10 months and counting to the general election in November with only the “talk” of a bond referendum. We all need to be asking why nothing has been done even though there is $200,000 budgeted in 2016 for a greenprint and a resulting bond referendum. Perhaps the problem lies in the mayor’s ideas about land conservation. He has stated repeatedly, “The best way to preserve the land is to get together with your friends and buy it.” This has been his solution to address the city’s rapid development for over two years. I would like to explain how implausible this solution really is. First, it has not worked nor does it have any chance of working to preserve

Marta: Continued from Page 8 millennial generation is very talented, and I have already seen them moving to North Fulton in large numbers and, according to Bloomberg, they account for 27 percent of all new car sales. Another myth to debunk claims businesses need to have heavy rail transit in order to thrive. Businesses locate to our area because we lead in most major areas as referenced earlier and employees live and work in their community. Some people are saying Mercedes-Benz chose a new office location based on the MARTA line, which made me laugh out loud. This is a luxury carmaker that provides automobiles for their employees! Furthermore, I even read an article where someone compared the quality of life to the number of heavy rail miles. This fable must assume the people reading it are senseless to draw that conclusion. We are already thriving and leading in most every metric in North Fulton.

land. He has admitted that he was not aware of any group that has successfully accomplished what he has suggested. The impediments include the inability of people to invest jointly and the difficulty of getting loans on land. The mayor has noted on several occasions that, “I have stepped up and bought my land.” However, he also refers to his land as his “401K” because when he is ready to retire, he can cash out to a developer who will ultimately subdivide. It is frustrating to see our mayor with such a sophomoric understanding of land conservation. Land conservation is about preserving and protecting the land in its natural state into perpetuity. You cannot accomplish that by buying it, particularly when the goal is to subdivide later. The only way to conserve land in perpetuity is to use a conservation easement, something the mayor has admitted he would never do on his property. Please take the time to express your opinion about this to the mayor and council. We cannot afford another two years with no effective plan to save our city from overdevelopment. LAURA RENCHER President, Preserve Rural Milton Lastly, and perhaps the most outrageous, was a “Twitter poll” claiming strong support for expansion with no basis or controls whatsoever. This was the height of irresponsible journalism. I speak to constituents every day and this could not be further from the truth. As John Adams said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” Let’s review together: an expansion of MARTA will increase taxes, cost billions, take countless years to complete and increase traffic. Additionally, it will not improve our public safety, household income, parks, business climate, quality of life, unemployment rates, or our top-ranking public school system. Why defy the will of the people? Expanding a heavy rail line is not operationally, financially or logistically feasible. However, adding additional lanes to Ga. 400 first and then with a bus rapid transit solution can provide a reasonable solution at a fraction of the cost, time and impact. Let’s listen, be smart and get something done.

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The government can’t get to everyone. We’re trying to get to people in their homes for any type of emergency. It’s like community awareness.” VESTA SMITH American Heritage Society president

American Heritage Survival hosted WWII Master Sgt. Carl Beck as last year’s speaker. fire, home and/or business protection and no help available from the government,” the flier read. “What will you do then?”

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Creek View students tackle world issues

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- On Dec. 4, fifth grade students in Jennifer Bowers’ and Carol Evans’ Talented and Gifted (TAG) classes held a Research Contract Fair at Creek View Elementary School in Alpharetta. Each individual student had been investigating a real-world problem, such as terrorism, cancer and the energy crisis since August in a variety of ways. Students used the writing process to complete a research paper in order to learn about their topics and how they relate to the fifth grade curriculum. They completed an interview with a person in the real world who is workCreek View Elementary School student ing to solve the problem and created Emma Chen explains her research to a visual to summarize their learning. her mother and fellow TAG student Lastly, they brainstormed ways in Saachi Varshney while another stuwhich they, as a fifth grader, could dent listens. help to solve the problem. One student, Davis Cloud, was inspired to put her solution to foster care into action by holding a clothing drive at school. Community members and fellow students were able to view the presentations during the Research Contract Fair.

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Bronze Good Citizenship Award medal recipient announced MILTON, Ga. — Savannah Bailey, a Milton High School senior honors student and scholar athlete, is the recipient of the Bronze Good Citizenship Award Medal. The Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution announced Bailey as the recipient of this prestigious recognition and medal in November 2015 acknowledging her as a patriot and citizen of outstanding character. Bailey was presented with the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and certificate at the November, 21, 2015 “Salute to Veterans” celebration of the Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal was authorized in 1895 and recognizes persons whose achievements are noteworthy in their school, community and state. The high school student must exhibit outstanding citizenship, leadership and scholarship. Bailey was recognized for her dedication, patriotism and unwavering commitment to the memory of the victims of 9/11, including first responders, ensuring the almost 3,000 are never forgotten. She has led the 9/11 Memorial at Milton High School for the last three years. President of the Piedmont Chapter, Bill Kabel, said, “the

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Elkins Point teacher awarded Japanese commendation ATLANTA -- On Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan recognized four individuals from Georgia and North Carolina with the “Foreign Minister’s Commendations in Honor of the 70th Anniversary of the End of the War with the United States of America” for their outstanding achievements in promoting friendship between Japan and the United States of America. One of the honorees is an Elkins Point Middle School teacher. At the official residence of the Consul General of Japan, Consul General Kazuo Sunaga presented the recipients with their Certificates of Commendations along with commemorative gifts of pure silk furoshiki cloths. During his remarks, Sunaga noted, “this year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. Since the end of the war, Japan and the United States have come a long way to becoming friends, partners and allies.” Miyuki Johnson is a Japanese language teacher at Elkins Point Middle School. The Consul General said she has contributed much to promote and expand Japanese language education, encouraging not only students, but the whole community to take interest in Japanese culture through various educational and exchange activities. In 2014, Johnson received the “Teacher of the Year Award” for the Northwest Learning Community from the Fulton County School System for her achievements, dedication and commitment to excellence. —Jonathan Copsey

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Alpharetta, North Fulton CID bridging the future on Ga. 400 Encore Parkway Bridge replacement begins $17.7M project for corridor redevelopment By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A cold wind blew Jan. 6 over Encore Parkway Bridge that

connects Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway. But dignitaries gathered for the groundbreaking of a replacement bridge project were warmed by the economic impact the $17.7 million new development will have. The major new traffic connector, scheduled for completion in July 2017, is being jointly funded by the North Fulton Community Improvement District, the city of Alpharetta, Georgia Department of Transportation, Atlanta Regional Commission, and the State yn

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Officials representing the North Fulton CID, the City of Alpharetta, Fulton County and the Atlanta Regional Commission join in breaking ground on the new Encore Parkway Bridge. Road and Tollway Authority. “It is a project that does a lot of good things, and we were able to get the help of a lot of folks to do it,” said Kerry Armstrong, chairman of the North Fulton CID board of directors. Encore Parkway Bridge is the connector over Ga. 400 that links North Point Parkway and Westside Parkway midway between Haynes Bridge Road and Mansell Road. NFCID Chairman Kerry Armstrong said the project will transform the area. With wider vehicular lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks and landscaped medians along the connector road and the bridge, the project will allow more vehicle traffic while providing pedestrian and bicycle access that just wasn’t there before. “The old bridge was just two lanes and no pedestrian access. This new bridge will provide much more access. It will really unite these two major roads, North Point and Westside,” Armstrong said. “And it provides cross-access without getting involved at Ga. 400 interchanges at Haynes Bridge or Mansell.” The west side of Encore Parkway also leads right to Verizon Wireless T:\ADS_2015\NFAYP Amphitheater’s doorstep, so the wid-

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ened bridge will help ease traffic during concert events. The project’s connectivity aspects and friendliness to pedestrians and cyclists helped win it a Livable Communities Initiative Award from the Atlanta Regional Commission, Armstrong noted. State Sen. Brandon Beach had nothing but praise for the project, as well. “Anytime you can provide connection for two arteries like North Point Parkway and Westside Parkway you have made a great enhancement for mobility,” Beach said. “It opens the area for economic de-

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As we head into a new year, most small-business owners set high goals to grow their business. Hopefully they have done meticulous planning to make 2016 a banner DICK JONES year. Execution of Founder & President Jones Simply Sales the plan is important to achieve the intended results, but second-guessing yourself after rolling out a plan for the new year is a recipe for disaster. Here are some simple ways to stay the course on what you’ve planned for the new year. Number one, don’t change your plan until you have actually executed it. If something goes wrong early in the year, it doesn’t mean your plan is bad. It may be related to factors you couldn’t control or didn’t anticipate. To eliminate second-guessing

tasked with helping coordinate $80 million in marketing per year and eventually came to report to the chief DAWKINS marketing officer as his primary liaison. After helping Caesars Entertainment launch new hospitality products as brand director and winning numerous awards, Dawkins chose to return to her Southeastern roots, working with Pruitt Health, the 14th largest provider of skilled nursing in the U.S. “No matter the task, do it well,” she advised. “Everything is an opportunity to develop a relationship. No matter what business you’re in, you’re in the people business.” In her spare time, Dawkins enjoys the solace of the outdoors and Buckhead Church. She also has an affinity for travel and said her most memorable moment was running with the bulls in Pamplona.

yourself, trust that you’ve done your homework and have put together a good plan to successfully grow your small business. Not all things happen overnight, so if you are experiencing less than planned results, don’t freak out. Sometimes the best plans take longer than planned to unfold. Go easy on yourself. The worst enemy for a small-business owner is yourself! Recognize that you’ve got a lot of experience and expertise, and that your planning has put you in a position for success in the new year. Just because something negative happens early in the year doesn’t mean you have to change your strategy, and it certainly doesn’t mean that you should be second-guessing yourself. Be comfortable with mistakes as they are going to happen all the time. Remember the past results you have achieved and stay the course with what you’ve planned for this year. Don’t second-guess yourself in January, or for that matter, at any time!

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has announced The Lund Group has joined the firm. The Lund Group principals are Cathi and Bill Lund. Other members include their transaction coordinator, Tiffany Schrader, plus Jamie Lund Cumbo and Becky Beaver. Cathi Lund has been ranked as the top agent in the Coldwell Banker Roswell office since 2001. The Lund Group is among the top 1 percent of agents in the country with over 950 homes sold and more than $325 million in sales volume. The Lund Group will now be affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway’s Alpharetta/ North Fulton office. “I am honored to welcome The

velopment in the corridor and it eases congestion, which is a public-safety enhancement as well. It doesn’t get any better than this. And this has been a partnership in every sense of the word.” The project, which is designed to support mixed-use development around the corridor, has three major components: Replacement of the existing Encore Parkway Bridge over Ga. 400 that connects Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway; Transformation of the corridor into a multimodal complete street; Creating the first east-west pedestrian/bicycle connection to Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway.

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United Way donates to YMCA Will be investment in local after-school programs By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Ed Isakson/ Alpharetta Family YMCA teamed up Jan. 6 to give back to local students. A $20,000 donation was given from United Way to the YMCA to help fund their after-school and summer programs at local schools including Hembree Springs and Manning Oaks elementary schools. Scott Doll, YMCA executive director, said the donation shows the community is better when it works collaboratively to improve academic achievement for all students, but particularly those who need extra assistance. “One of our taglines at the Y is we believe that every child needs to be at a point where they are prepared to read to learn by the third grade,” Doll said. “That early education is so important. Particularly these summer programs that provide a lower teacher-student ratio that enable those students to really hone in on those fundamentals that they’re missing. The work we’ve done in the past has shown we’ve been able to bring the majority of those students up to grade level versus the trajectory that they would typically follow, where they would fall further and further behind.” The Y serves over 2,000 elementary students in North Fulton every day with its after-school program, Doll said. Laurie Woodruff, principal at Hembree Springs, said they see firsthand the benefits the after-school program has for students. “It’s about the whole child, not just the academics,” Woodruff said. “It’s about bridging that gap for them so there is not summer regression with learning. When they come back to school they’ll be more confident and well-rounded because of these types of experiences. They may not have the confidence to speak out in class or they may be in a remedial situation in

school on a regular basis, in which programs like this will help them to break out of that cycle and be more successful and confident students when they return in the fall.” Every year, United Way’s North Fulton advisory board decides which group they are going to donate to. This check from United Way of Greater Atlanta is an investment in the Y’s summer program which in turn is invested in the school program. DePriest Waddy, regional director and community engagement for United Way, said it’s a collective impact. “When you look at North Fulton, you look at a level of affluence that you feel is cast equally across every family and child,” Waddy said. “But as we know, that’s not necessarily the case. We are taking this opportunity to leave no child behind and to make sure those who are the least served get some bridges so they can be competitive with the mainstream.” The way we are going to break the cycle of poverty is by educating our children, said Morris Cowan, county engagement director for North Fulton for United Way. “The way we are going to prepare for the workforce of the 21st century is by educating our children,” Cowan said. “We need to have a group of young people come through their educational opportunities. Some will go to college, some may not, but all need to be prepared to go out into the world and prosper, each according to their ability. Being able to achieve that is going to dramatically impact the sustainability of a high quality of life for the community and all citizens. Education is fundamental to everything we do. The kids are encouraged by the community and parents and faculty and organizations like the Y. The whole community comes around and that’s why so many of our kids, even some on the margins, aspire to and work to achieve things they can. That’s what we’re about. Helping people achieve all they can.”

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competitive team. If you love to jump, you’ll love this sport! In addition, we also offer cheer tumbling and a level 1-3 all-star team. Address: 3950 Johns Creek Court, Suite 125, Suwanee, GA 30024 Phone: 770-559-5430 Website: JUMPTNT.net

The Tutor Shop offers help at elementary schools Business: The Tutor Shop Homework Club Opened: 2013 Owners: Hal and Terri Eisenberg What: We are a very unique, academic-based, after-school program currently located in seven North Fulton elementary schools and growing rapidly across the Southeast. We keep our students-to-teacher ratio very low and utilize degreed teachers whose main goal is to help students complete their homework, class projects, and study for tests before parents pick them up each day. Parents love

us because they never have to tackle homework again, and children love us because, when they get home, they can be a kid again! We’re proud to be helping families “turn homework tables back into dinner tables!” Hours: 2:30 p.m. until as late as 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Schools: Barnwell, Cogburn Woods, Crabapple Crossing, Dolvin, Shakerag, State Bridge Crossing and Summit Hill Phone: 404-610-1531 Website: www.tutorshops.com

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TASTE OF ST. BRIGID

Ministries at the church will prepare their favorite recipes and offer tastings throughout the evening of delicious food and fellowship. Saturday, Jan. 16, 6-9 p.m. St. Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Tickets are available at the door or church office; $10 for adults, $5 for children. All proceeds benefit the 2016 Habitat for Humanity home building project. Visit saintbrigid.org for more info. Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EVENTS: WINTER WARM-UP SOFTBALL SKILL CLINIC FOR GIRLS

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

2016 ROSWELL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

What: The 12th Annual Roswell Hornet Folkstyle Classic Wrestling Tournament. When: Saturday, Jan. 16 Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell More info: Or to volunteer, contact Bruce Gunning, tournament director, gunningb@bellsouth.net

ONE-DAY BEEKEEPING COURSE

What: Course covers all you need to know to get started in urban beekeeping. Taught by UGA faculty and professional and hobbyist beekeepers, this classroom course is followed up with access to several hands-on hive visits during the spring and summer months. Advanced registration required. When: Saturday, Jan. 16, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Day Hall, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30309 More info: metroatlantabeekeepers.org

ALPHARETTA/ ROSWELL NEWCOMER’S CLUB

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

FORSYTH COUNTY WOMEN’S CLUB MONTHLY LUNCHEON

What: Luncheons are on the third Thursday of each month and membership is open to all women of Forsyth and surrounding counties. When: Thursday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. Where: Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming Cost: $22 More info: forsythcountywomensclub.net

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What: Children’s story time When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, 7660 North Point Parkway Alpharetta Cost: Free More info: barnesandnoble.com

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LET’S KNIT! PARENT AND CHILD KNITTING CLASSES

What: Jasmine Moobed will show parents and children the basic skills of knitting. Please plan to attend both sessions. Ages 8 and up. Reservations are required. When: Saturdays, Jan. 16 and 23, 11 a.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell 30075 More info: 770-640-3075

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What: The expert staff at the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau will offer a free family reunion workshop. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com What: The Roswell Rotary Club, the city of Roswell and the Roswell Visitors Center is collecting donations for troops. This year’s recipients are the 1st Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Division in Iraq. When: Drop off donations by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3253, visitroswellga.com

ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALL

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

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

What: Children’s story time When: Generally Tuesdays, though some locations offer Saturdays, as well Where: Barnes & Noble (check website for location and hours) Cost: Free

What: Prevent injuries and increase peak performance. Registration required. When: Saturday, Jan. 16, 1:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30076 More info: 404-613-4050 What: Classes designed to teach the fundamentals of art, including perspective, shading, cartooning and manga, to children and teens. Ages 7-14. Registration is not required. Limit first 20. When: Saturdays, beginning Jan. 16, 2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30005 More info: 770-360-8897

What: Come and read to therapy dogs Chloe and Surcee. Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud to a friendly pup. Registrations required. When: Thursday, Jan. 21, 3:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 More info: 404-613-4402

FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP

What: Come learn how to make sure that all of your financial needs are covered. Adults. Registration required. When: Saturday, Jan. 23. 11 a.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30076 More info: 404-613-4050

DONUTS WITH DADS STORYTIME

What: This is a special storytime. Dads, bring your little ones for stories, songs and snacks. Registrations required. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 More info: 404-613-4402

SELECTING COLLEGES THAT BEST FIT YOUR GOALS

What: You have your criterion. You’ve checked rankings, researched websites and visited campuses. To make sure you’re making the right decision, consider the college’s perspective. Parents Welcome. Ages 14-18. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30005 More info: 770-360-8897

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E-BOOKS WITH EASE

What: Learn how to use Overdrive to add e-books and audiobooks to your Kindle, Nook, iOS and Android devices. Registration required. When: Mondays, beginning Jan. 18, 6 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30076 More info: 404-613-4050

PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE EXPLAINED

What: Seminar run by AmityCare on an important topic facing a growing percentage of our population. When: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009

GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S “CHARLEY’S AUNT”

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

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ADULT BEGINNERS ART CLASS

What: Join us for Adult Beginners Art Class with Kay Griswell. When: Saturday, Jan. 16, noon-3 p.m. Where: Strawberry Fields – A Dana Gallery, 12655 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: strawberryfieldsgallery@ gmail.com

HOME BY DARK CONCERT

What: Since 2007, Home by Dark has captivated audiences with one of the most powerful and unique concert events in America. When: Friday, Jan. 22 Where: Roswell Historic Cottage, 972 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: homebydark.com

SPRUILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS CLASSES, NEW EXHIBIT

What: Spring quarter registration opens; “Sights & Insights” exhibit opens. When: Registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 27; new exhibit opens Wednesday, Jan. 28 Where: Spruill Center for the Arts, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

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

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

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

Discover ancient rock shelters at Island Ford Would you like to hike back into the past? Then check out the Riverside Rock Shelter Trail in the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. STEVE HUDSON This delightful trail Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group takes you along a scenic section of the Chattahoochee – and on an adventure into the past, too, thanks to several ancient rock shelters used by Native Americans who lived here thousands of years before the Europeans came. You’ll definitely sense the past when you explore these rock shelters today. And, who knows, with all the rain we’re getting, you might even have a chance to see they still work! That’s exactly what happened to me one afternoon many years ago. My daughter was just a little girl, and we were hiking this very trail when a sudden thunderstorm opened up on us with a deluge of near-biblical proportions. We had no rain gear – but was that an overhanging rock up ahead? Indeed it was. We dashed for the shelter, where we waited out the storm … accompanied only by the shadows of long-ago Native Americans. “Daddy,” I remember my daughter saying, “do you think some other

daddy and some other little girl might have hidden out here a long time ago?” “Could be,” I said. “Could be.” The child is grown now and lives far away. But a few weeks ago, hiking that same trail yet again but this time by myself, I thought back to that day. And as I did, I realized that I had one thing those Native Americans did not have – a cell phone. I decided that my return to the rock shelter was a perfect excuse to give Daughter of Mine a call. So I did. I told her where I was, and she remembered. “Aw, Dad,” she said. “That’s sweet that you called me from there!” To hike this trail yourself, start at the Island Ford Visitor Center at the end of Island Ford Parkway (off Roberts Drive). The building was constructed in the 1930s and 1940s using cypress logs from the Okefenokee and rock from Stone Mountain. It’s one of the few Adirondack-style structures in the South. Follow the paved trail around the left of the building. Then, as that trail swings right, turn left through a picnic area and descend several steps. Turn right at the bottom of the steps and continue to the riverside trail. Then go left, cross a footbridge over a creek, and you’ll be on your way into history. The first of the ancient rock shelters awaits you on your left about 300 paces beyond the footbridge. It’s tucked up among the trees, and an inviting little side trail beckons you to

check it out. But don’t take too long, for there are more shelters yet to see. Continuing down the riverside trail, you’ll soon cross another creek. Just beyond is a second rock shelter, also on your left, and a third one awaits about 60 paces farther along the trail. The last of these shelters – the one where my daughter and I took refuge that rainy day all those years ago – is about 500 yards beyond that point. It may be my favorite. Located right by the trail, it requires no climbing at all to explore it. It’s a great place to visit with young kids. From that point, backtrack to return to your starting point – or explore further. There are many, many great trails here. Just be sure to listen carefully for echoes of the past as you go. Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including, “Hiking the Hooch,” a guide to the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check them out at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Eagles fall to Wheeler in final minutes Coach Kramer upset with officiating By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton (11-6, 8-1) dropped their first region game of the season against the defending Class 6A state champions Wheeler (11-5, 8-0), 71-60. The Eagles led by as much as 9 in the third quarter, but fouls against Milton and missed shots by their offense would prove to be too much to overcome late in the fourth. Alex O’Connell led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points, followed by Kyrin Galloway with 13 points and Chris Lewis with 10. Galloway and Lewis also combined for 17 rebounds. Galloway and Lewis would both foul-out late in the fourth quarter with Wheeler holding on to a slim lead. After the game, Milton Head Coach Matt Kramer expressed his displeasure with the officiating crew’s calls late in the game. “The fouls in the second half were 11-5 against us. We have our two big guys [Galloway and Lewis] and they have two big guys and ours are fouled out. That’s all there is to it,” he said, visibly upset with what he believed to be one-sided calls against his team. “I think we outplayed them,” said Kramer. Milton led the entire first quarter before Wheeler went on a 7-0 run to claim their first lead of the game near the end of the second quarter. Wheeler hit a 3-pointer with just a few seconds remaining in the first half when Milton’s Lewis made a full-court pass to Galloway, who came down with a dunk to pull within 3 of the Wildcats as time expired in the second quarter. Midway through the third quarter, Milton would get two 3-pointers from sophomore Justin Brown and senior Charlie Newell to lead 44-35. However, Wheeler began to up the tempo of the game by pushing the ball down the court quickly, which played to their advantage as they were able to tie the game at 47-47 just two minutes later and take a 53-51 lead into the fourth. With 5:30 remaining in the game, the score was tied at 58-58 when the Eagles began to struggle to finish baskets. The Eagles would score just 9 points in the fourth quarter. Coupled with the multiple fouls against the Eagles,

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Milton senior Kyrin Galloway fights off multiple defenders on his way to the basket. Galloway finished the game with 13 points and nine rebounds.

Wheeler was able to gain a late lead from free throws. The Wildcats would eventually gain the largest lead of the game for either team at 71-60 in the final minute, which would be the final score. With the win, Wheeler gained a halfgame lead over Milton for the lead in the Region 5-AAAAAA standings. The Eagles have eight games remaining, all against region opponents. Their next game is Jan. 19 at Woodstock. The Eagles will face Wheeler once more in the regular season on Feb. 2. Other notable weekend games (boys): St. Francis 66 - Fellowship Christian 56: The Knights currently lead the Region 6-A Division B standings. With their win over Fellowship Christian, the Knights have put themselves in a strong position to repeat as region champions. Lambert 74 - South Forsyth 49: Lambert improved to 10-0 in region play with their win over the War Eagles. They now hold a one-game lead over Johns Creek. Blessed Trinity 56 - Douglass 62: The Titans dropped both of their games this weekend to Westminster and Douglass. Both Westminster and Douglass now sit ahead of BT, who is currently third, in the Region 4-AAA Division B standings.

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Centennial 51 - Northview 42: Centennial defeated Northview to remain third in the Region 6-AAAAAA standings behind Lambert and Johns Creek. They fell to Roswell, a nonregion opponent, on Dec. 9. Other notable weekend games (girls): St. Francis 87 - Fellowship Christian 26: The Lady Knights continued their domination in region play with a huge win over FCS. The Lady Knights’ average margin of victory in region

Boys scores from Dec. 8 Walker 66 - King’s Ridge 63 Whitefield Academy 59 - Mount Pisgah 20 St. Francis 66 - Fellowship Christian 56 Westminster 49 - Blessed Trinity 39 Providence Christian 59 - Pinecrest Academy 64 Forsyth Central 62 - Cambridge 60 North Forsyth 41 - Chattahoochee 56 Lambert 74 - South Forsyth 49 Roswell 53 - Pope 57 West Forsyth 37 - Alpharetta 75 Johns Creek 61 - Habersham Central 42 Centennial 51 - Northview 42 Walton 52 - Milton 79 Girls scores Dec. 8 St. Francis 87 - Fellowship Christian 26 Providence Christian 34 - Pinecrest Academy 48 Westminster 56 - Blessed Trinity 32 Johns Creek 54 - Habersham Central 47 Roswell 29 - Pope 38 West Forsyth 57 - Alpharetta 42 Walton 25 - Milton 51

games is 52 points per game so far this season. Lambert 31 - South Forsyth 71: South dominated Lambert to remain undefeated in region play at 9-0. The War Eagles are currently tied with West Forsyth for the region lead. North Forsyth 43 - Chattahoochee 40: North Forsyth outlasted Chattahoochee to improve to 6-4 in region play. The Raiders are currently in fourth in the region standings.

Centennial 65 - Northview 49 North Forsyth 43 - Chattahoochee 40 Lambert 31 - South Forsyth 71 Boys scores Dec. 9 Pinecrest Academy 52 - Our Lady of Mercy 59 Mt. Paran Christian 27 - Fellowship Christian 48 Blessed Trinity 42 - Douglass 62 Lanier 53 - Chattahoochee 57 Cambridge 35 - Cedar Shoals 71 Walton 65 - Alpharetta 57 North Forsyth 40 - Johns Creek 59 Centennial 56 - Roswell 71 Girls scores Dec. 9 Pinecrest Academy 29 - Our Lady of Mercy 35 Mount Paran Christian 60 - Fellowship Christian 42 Blessed Trinity 45 - Douglass 57 Lanier 34 - Chattahoochee 61 Pebblebrook 44 - Alpharetta 51 Centennial 36 - Roswell 29 Wheeler 57 - Milton 47 Cambridge 48 - Cedar Shoals 41 Forsyth Central 44 - Chestatee 32

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Service, march to honor MLK ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- St. James United Methodist Church of Alpharetta, GA will host the Annual Alpharetta Community Martin Luther King Day Service Jan. 18, MLK Day. The service will begin at 10 a.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church located at 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. The service will include a traditional Unity March to the First Baptist Church of Alpharetta, directly across from the City Hall. Special

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Boys teams focus on region games in last month of season Lambert and Johns Creek vying for Region 6-6A title By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — As the boys basketball season enters the final stages of the regular season and with most nonregion games behind them, teams will shift their focus to region opponents and potential region titles. Lambert and Johns Creek currently sit atop the Region 6-AAAAAA standings where Lambert will look to repeat as region champions and Johns Creek will be seeking their first. Lambert (15-2, 10-0) is currently one game ahead of Johns Creek with eight games remaining in the regular season. The Longhorns defeated Johns Creek 64-53 on Jan. 5. Lambert Head Coach Scott Bracco said he is pleased with his team’s performance so far this season. “We’ve played well on both ends of the floor but there is always room for improvement to make a push for a state championship run.

“We’re looking forethic. ward to finishing the “The core of our season out strong,” he team has been tosaid. gether for four years. The Longhorns will We added Mark be seeking their thirdLancaster to the consecutive regular group last year and season region title. he fit in with [our The Johns Creek team] and made us Gladiators (14-2, 9-1) stronger. These core are off to their best players are some of start in school histhe hardest workers tory and will be seekI have coached,” said ing their first Region JOE PARKER/STAFF Goggin. 6-AAAAAA title. The importance Milton senior Alex O’Connell Head Coach Pete of a team mindset leads an Eagles team seeking Goggin said his team is also crucial, said their first region championship will continue to focus Goggin. in three years. and not let the momen“Our whole team tum of their impressive start slip away. is just that-- a team. Our players on “We started well but it doesn’t mean the bench understand that only five get anything unless we finish at the same to play but that doesn’t mean they are level. Our goal at the beginning of the not in the game. I give a lot of credit season was to put a banner in the gym. to all of our players because they have To do that we need to win the region or bought in to what we are doing.” come in runner-up, but we want the If neither team falters late, Johns championship banner. That won’t hapCreek and Lambert will meet in each pen if we rest on our accomplishments team’s regular season finale on Feb. 5, so far,” said Goggin. with the region title possibly at stake. Goggin said the Gladiators’ sucMilton (11-6, 8-1) currently sits atop cesses of this season can be attributed the Region 5-AAAAAA standings in a to a strong core of talent and work region with powerhouse Wheeler, the

defending Class 6A state champions, who beat the Eagles 71-60 last Saturday. Led by Junior Alex O’Connell and Harvard commit Chris Lewis, the Eagles are seeking their first region title since joining Region 5-AAAAAA in the 2012-13 season. Also in the region, Roswell (8-10, 4-5) will need to have a strong run in their final region games to secure a state playoff bid, which would be their first appearance in three seasons. In their final season in Region 4-AAA Division B, Blessed Trinity (9-7, 3-2) will look to repeat after capturing the region title last season, but will have to climb the standings after losing two region games this past weekend. In Region 6-A Division B, defending Class A state champions the St. Francis Knights have opened the bulk of their region games with an undefeated record. St. Francis (9-5, 4-0) leads King’s Ridge Christian (8-5, 4-2) with both teams having seven region games remaining. In a closely contested game, the Knights were able to slip by King’s Ridge 72-71 on Jan. 5 to gain the onegame lead in the standings. The Knights and Tigers will meet once more this season on Jan 29.

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Girls teams begin final push for region titles Forsyth County teams at top of Region 6-6A once again By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With the end of the regular season just a few weeks away, the grind for region titles has begun in girls basketball as teams enter the bulk of their region games. As has been the case for the past three season, the favorites to capture the regular season title in Region 6-AAAAAA are all from Forsyth County. The South Forsyth War Eagles, defending regular season and region tournament champions, have continued their success of last season and are currently undefeated in region play with nine games remaining. The War Eagles (12-4, 9-0) are currently tied for the lead in the region standings with West Forsyth. In their nine region games this season, South has averaged a 27-point margin of victory, including a 71-31 win over Lambert, currently third in the region standings, on Dec. 8.

Though his team season with a game has had an impressive against North Forstart to the season, syth on Feb. 5. Head Coach Keith On the heels of Gravitt said the War EaSouth, West Forsyth gles are still looking to is also currently improve. undefeated in region “We are still trying play. The Wolverines to take something from (11-3, 9-0), led by every game and improve Maryland commit and fine-tune our game. Jenna Staiti, will be Everyone is getting betseeking their first ter as the season has regular season title progressed. Maintaining in Region 6-AAAAAA our focus and playing after finishing third for the full 32 minutes the previous two is what we are focusing seasons. on. West Head Coach “We have two strong David May said of seniors who lead us as JOE PARKER/STAFF his team, “This is the captains and we have most balanced we Abi Hall and the Milton Eagles veterans on our team have been in a numwill face a tough challenge to that have played very ber of years as far as make the playoffs in the final well for us and we think few weeks of the season. getting scoring from that has a lot to do a number of different with our results. It’s a players. We’ve had great group of young ladies for me and six players score in double digits this our coaching staff to work with,” said season. Teams are focusing so much on Gravitt. [Staiti] that our other players are stepEntering the final nine games of ping up and doing a good job of scoring their season, South will face West and playing well.” Forsyth twice and finish out the regular In Region 5-AAAAAA, the Lady

Eagles of Milton have a chance to earn a playoff spot after winning just six games in region play the past two seasons. Milton (8-9, 4-5) is currently fifth with nine games remaining, all against region opponents. Meanwhile, Roswell’s woes have continued as the Hornets are just 2-10 overall. Blessed Trinity (4-8, 2-3) faces an uphill battle if they hope to make a run for the state playoffs, which would be their first appearance since 2013-14. In Region 6-A Division B, defending state champions St. Francis looks poised to capture their fifth straight region title and make a run for the state championship. The Lady Knights (15-1, 4-0) are ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 13 in the nation according to Maxpreps.com. In their opening four region games, the Lady Knights’ margin of victory is a staggering 52 points per game. After winning the state title with mostly underclassmen last season, the Lady Knights now have an added year of experience under their belt, led by juniors Maya Dodson, Nichel Tampa, Kasiyahna Kushkituah and Taja Cumming, as well as sophomore Jala Jordan.

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Alpharetta-North Fulton’s fi By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It was a crisp, cold Jan. 6 morning when the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus of Gwinnett Technical College welcomed its first student – and he didn’t even have class that day. Ben Gravitt, 28, was the first student at 8 a.m. to walk through the campus doors at 2875 Old Milton Parkway. “No, I didn’t have class today. But I can’t study at home. There’s too much distraction. So I got up and came here,” he said. That means Gravitt has the distinction of being the first student to cross the threshold of the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus. It is certain he won’t be the last. A graduate of the Howard School in Roswell, Gravitt is now pursuing a career as a respiratory technician. “In the respiratory program, I’ll work with people who have breathing problems and administer respiratory drugs. I have one more class to finish and I can start the program in the spring,” he said. He said he looked at several opportunities to go into the medical field around the state, but chose Gwinnett Tech because it was affordable and “the science programs are very good. “Health science is what I wanted. I looked at other programs at other schools and they just weren’t the same,” Gravitt said. Inaugural education programs at Alpharetta-North Fulton campus Gwinnett Technical College’s Alpharetta-North Fulton campus is on 25 acres at 2875 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, on the west side of Ga. 400. Initial program offerings were decided in consultation with North Fulton business and economic development leaders. Students choose from these areas: • Computer Sciences Computer Programming, Game Development, Cybersecurity, Website Design/Development, Networking Specialist, Data Center Specialist • Business Accounting, Logistics, Criminal Justice Technology, Business Management, Marketing Management, Business Technology, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management • Health and Life Sciences Health Care Assistant (multiple concentrations: Allied Health, Medical Unit Secretary, Patient Care), Bioscience Environmental Lab Tech, Bioscience Regulatory Assurance Tech, Clinical Research Professional • Education

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rst student an eager beaver Gwinnett Tech Alpharetta/North Fulton campus greets 1st student Just harbinger of 10,000 students to come By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The doors of Gwinnett Technical College’s Alpharetta-North Fulton campus swung open on Old Milton Parkway for the first time Jan. 6. They admitted students at long last who will learn skills for careers in well-paying jobs, and the classrooms and the jobs may not be too far from where they live now. Getting the doors open at the Alpharetta campus, however, was years in the making. Nevertheless, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach said Gwinnett Tech’s presence on Ga. 400 will be “transformational.” “Five years ago, we saw the need for a technical school that could fill needs both for our IT community and the growing medical community in the Ga. 400 corridor,” Beach said. Beach and members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber team — David Seago, Penn Hodge and the then-head of Progress Partners North Fulton Al Nash — approached then-Gwinnett Tech President Ron Jackson to shift North Fulton into the Gwinnett Tech coverage area with the goal of having a North Fulton technical college. “Once that was accomplished, we got tremendous support from Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones [R-Milton], who got $25 million into the budget for the construction of the school,” Beach said. Not all high school students are candidates for a four-year college. There is a huge need for technical and medical careers for people here, he said. “And it is a build-it-and-they-willcome effect. Gwinnett Tech is just the latest tool in our toolbox to add to the many other assets and inducements Ga. 400 provide. It See CAMPUS, Page 34

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Raychel Germaine: Roswell’s Winter Olympics hopeful Germaine competing for Team USA at the Luge World Cup By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — If you view the current roster for Team USA’s luge national team members, you will see many of the athletes were raised in cold-weather locales like Salt Lake City, Portland, Maine, Rochester, New York. Surprisingly, you will also see Roswell, Georgia. Raychel Germaine, who lived in Roswell until she moved to Lake Placid, New York, to train full time, is currently competing for the Team USA National Team at the International Luge Federation World Cup. Germaine is currently in 12th place out of 41 sliders, the term used to describe a competitor in luge, in the 12-event World Cup which began in November and will conclude in February. Germaine has two top-10 finishes so far in the World Cup, competing against some of the best women sliders in the world. And, two days after celebrating her 21st birthday, Germaine will slide for Team USA in the World Cup event in Sigulda, Latvia, on Jan. 9. Germaine is the team’s “graduating junior,” meaning she competes as a part of the national team in the World Cup but was not selected for the national “B” team this season and she

Campus: Continued from Page 33 will play a huge role in attracting new and high-paying jobs to the corridor.” Gwinnett Tech Vice President of Institutional Advancement Mary Beth Byerly said it was a great effort by community leaders to figure out how Gwinnett Tech could best serve the area and, what’s more, find the funds to get it done. “This community came together and got the capital to build this,” Byerly said. “It was a time of tight budgets but the leadership was united.” Indeed, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek all made bids for the site, but Alpharetta was by far the strongest. Adding a $3 million sweetener which will build the school’s parking deck certainly

exceeds the age limit to compete as a junior. This is partly due to her late start in the sport—Germaine has only been sliding for five years. Germaine said she developed an interest in luge from her father, Bob, who competed for Team USA in the two-man luge in the late 1980s and early ‘90s. Germaine said her father would show her luge on television and taught her the sport. “We would watch the Olympics and he would make us stay up really late to watch when they showed luge,” she said. However, she was not immediately hooked on following in her father’s tracks. “When I was younger I wasn’t really [into it]. I remember one day I was sitting in the car with [my father] and I asked him if I could actually try it,” she said. At that time, Germaine was 14, multiple years past the point at which the majority of sliders begin training. Yet, she was still able to make the Team USA Development Team despite her late start. Living in Roswell, Germaine faced an extensive travel schedule that including spending weeks at a time in Lake Placid to train. She completed her schooling online to better accommodate the rigors of her luge schedule, which included weightlifting, trials and training. Though Germaine entered the sport much later than her competitors, her determination led her to move up the ladder of the development program,

helped. Its Ga. 400 location will also serve communities from Sandy Springs to Dahlonega and along the east-west axis of Woodstock to Duluth. Future plans will triple the size of the campus from one building of 95,000 square feet to three buildings totaling 300,000 square feet and serving 10,000 students. The campus will also serve students in the Move On When Ready program. Students can take advanced core courses which will also transfer as college credits. Students already in the program have graduated high school with enough credits to enter college as juniors. Meanwhile, the campus will provide the business community with workforce development courses such as Certified Cisco Network Associate that will make their workers more valuable employees, Byerly said. “Information security specialist is

eventually winning the Norton Junior National Championship in 2014. This year, Germaine continued her success at nationals by finishing fourth in the Norton National Championships and earned a spot on the national team by finishing third and fourth in the two seeding races. Just six years after her introduction to the sport, it is clear that Germaine has found a passion. “The sport itself is an adrenaline rush. It’s a great feeling when you make a clean run during a race and you know you did what it takes to pick up those thousandths of a second. I love the feel of sliding. You have to be one with your body, really. It’s a lot about feel. Some people are technical and that’s when you can get yourself into

another two-year or less certification that has an entry level of around $60,000 a year,” she said. “Our programs align with what the community tells us it needs. Whether that is early childhood education or medical technician.” It is also more affordable than most college tuitions and Hope Scholarship funds are applicable. “Using the Move On When Ready program, a student can get the first two years of college and be debtfree,” she said. Gwinnett Tech President Glen Cannon was on hand the first day of class. He called it a relief to finally to be open. “We hope to keep the North Fulton workforce growing. We are already the largest supplier of health care workers in this service area,” Cannon said. That’s not just nurses. It is radiation technicians, EMTs, medical stenographers and more, he said.

trouble. You have to be able to feel out the drives and feel out where you need to go on the track.” It’s also clear that Germaine’s small stature has not impeded in her success. “Being small, it’s hard for me to be taken seriously. The optimal size is tall and heavy because it is a gravity sport, but I think me being small makes me unique and it makes me work that much harder to make it to the Olympics. A big part of it is heart.” She said that competing at the World Cup against some of the world’s best sliders has been extremely exciting. “It’s been a rush for sure. It’s so amazing to be competing with such good sliders,” she said. “The experience of competing against these girls who have been competing for so long and have done so well in their careers is intimidating, but just watching them compete helps me.” “At this point in my career I’m just worried about getting down the track with two clean runs. I really don’t try to compare myself with the other girls because experience is a huge factor. Right now I just need to focus on myself and what I can do to make myself better in the long run,” said Germaine. Germaine said her ultimate goal is to compete in the Olympics, but that she wouldn’t be pleased by just being a part of the team—she wants more. “I not only want to compete in the Olympics, I want to have four clean, successful runs and represent my country proudly.”

The medical profession has a “12-7” ratio that Gwinnett Tech tries to fill. For every one doctor, two four-year degreed positions are created and seven associate degree positions. “There is still a gap in the need versus the supply,” Cannon said. “We are working to narrow that.” The Alpharetta-North Fulton campus will have its full-blown ribboncutting in the spring. For now staff is working out the kinks and getting faculty in place. “We are getting ramped up, and we want a seasoned faculty to greet students in the spring,” Cannon said. They are also getting articulation agreements signed every month with colleges and universities to accept Gwinnett Tech Alpharetta-North Fulton campus credits. “Technology retools exponentially. Computer information systems are constantly being updated. It is our job to provide the people who will do that,” Cannon said.

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Han, Patrick Armstrong, Sydney Hooley, Taylor Keil, Riley Coordes, Fritz Young, Christina Pryles, Meredith Phillips, Kimberly Linder, Emily Blackwood, Lizl Kruger, Thomas Jones, Chantelle Kiernan, Ciera Stewart, Alaina Hamade, Joshua Slovin, Rachel Rice, Sohan Desai, John Bills, Karin Chappelle, Christina Bignotti, Bridgett Armstrong, Marisa Cervasio, Bryanna Guynn, Rebecca Mayo, Chloe Eng, Klaire Fisher, Christina Bignotti and Kelly Rockers. From Milton: Jackson Beard, Abigail Lee, Michael Purpura, Abbey Jordan, Ashton Serff, David Ward, Caroline Glover, Lauren Duffy, Evan Fields, Alec Miller, Mary Cash, Emily Liebel, Caitlin Pease, Paul Anderson, Emily Fishman, Connor Bell, Olivia Adams, Allison Esposito and Joseph Sousa. From Roswell: Harrison Stewart, Mary Carter Putman, Elizabeth Renfrow, Madison Meharg, Sophia Moesser, Matthew Cernilli, Kelsey Lambert, Samantha Clay, Nicole Reagan, Ryan Stanley, Madeleine Karno, Cara Zucker, Madeline Bolger, Jessie McCormick, Bradley Spinner, Samantha Parrish, Julianne Price, Amir Abdallah, McKensie Podell, Katelyn Smalley, Dale Ernest, Maryn Perlson, Geena Montes-Sabino, Jennifer Gold, Margaret Snoddy, Aaron Craft, Morgan McGrane, Shelby Hatcher, Thomas McCarter, Paul Rearick, Chadwick O’Neal, Harrison O’Neal, Michael Hughes, Chase Hutchins, Hollin Kroeber, William Anderson, Suzanne Keim, Parker Davis, Lia Gonzalez, Emily Garvin, Marc Dubuc, Ashley Savransky, Allison Jacques, Austin Nijenkamp, Ariana Fernandez, Tiffany Bennett, Kelley Quinn and Jeremy Grove. From Suwanee: Garrett Amendola, Emily Cooper, Audra Crabbe, Thomas Ariano, Zachary Khashan, Raija Rolle, Alex Hartz, Ravi Rawal, Hayden Fouts, Sean Vitale, Matthew Corley, Kristin Brannigan, Ashton Fulco, Courtney Carlan,

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Varsity News: Continued from Page 36 Natalie Pizzuto, Kristin Baron, Rachel Jenkins, Chloe Parker, Jacob Zawoysky, Collin Joiner, Connor Sova, Joseph Tomassi, Camille Tracy, Jordan Ball, Madeleine Robertson, Whitney Sweet, Veronica Ulicny, Bailey Moran, Kathryn Jacobs, Julia Lee, Leah-Kathryn Collier, Brandon Schultheis, Elizabeth Casstevens, Madison Lord, Jonathan

Golden, Marley Fiveash and Elise O’Neal. From Suwanee: Caroline Cline, David Madore, Caroline Williams, Jeanne Brock, Mikaela LaFave, Lindsay Hamilton, Abigail Stout, Margaret Duran, Sarah Patrick, David Gastley, Frank Chavez, Lindsay Porter, Jacob Lee, Katherine Cryan, Chelsea Ciminera, JMarissa Beindorf, Kathryn McGraw, Chance Jones, Jennie Pless, Parker Jameson, Samantha Baker, Loren Lownes, Lacey Najafi, Lauren Boone and Emily Fowler.

In addition, Dr. Steve Dorman, president of Georgia College, has awarded degrees to the graduating class of December 2015. Local students include: From Alpharetta: Nicholas Hanchey, Sarah Holding, Colin Hughes, Alexis Nesselroad, Cara Powell, Alexander Kesner, James Callahan, Rory Filberg and Colin Rosenberger. From Cumming: Taylor Crow, Hunter Lively, Alexandra Pershing, Sasha Tadros, Alexandra Terrell and Zachary Webber. From Duluth:

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Rare 3000 sqft on one level. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, giant family room and master bedroom, each with it’s own fireplace. Minutes from exit 14, major shopping and Northiside hospital. $239,000. Call Bob at 770-757-8654 or email dnabob@bellsouth.net for information.

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Main Street Commons Office Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Office Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offices, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice finishes. $1385/ month. 1020 Powers Place. Linda.Ekes@ccgatl.com

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JENNY DOYLE c. 404.840.7354 | o. 770.442.7300 jennydoyle@atlantaﬁnehomes.com jennydoyle.com | sir.com

CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST • ATLANTA BOARD OF REALTORS® MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SALES CLUB • RESIDENT OF MILTON

“‘NATIONAL REALTOR® OF THE YEAR’ USA/CANADA, 2012” - The National Real Estate Stagers Association (RESA)

“TOP 10 OF ATLANTA AND METRO ATLANTA LUXURY REAL ESTATE AGENTS” - THE ATLANTAN Magazine, 2013, 2014, 2015

PENDING

ACTIVE

3037 TOWERVIEW DRIVE

6335 SUNBRIAR DRIVE

15990 MANOR CLUB DRIVE*

BUCKHEAD | $1,550,000

CUMMING | $650,000

ALPHARETTA | $1,599,900

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JUST SOLD

1247 CANTON WAY

6087 CITY WALK LANE

9175 PRESTWICK CLUB DRIVE

DOWNTOWN ROSWELL | Starting at $539,900

ATLANTA | $450,000

JOHNS CREEK | $695,000

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