New Year’s tragedy First fatal car accident in years ►►PAGE 2
3 fires in 4 days
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Heroin bust in Forsyth County Over one kilo found
Over one kilo of herion was found during an undercover operation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. It is valued between $150,000 and $250,000.
CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation Jan. 7 that resulted in the seizure of over a kilogram of heroin. The street value of this amount of heroin is valued at approximately $150,000 to $250,000. It could also amount to 32,000 doses. The investigation, which took about three days, culminated at a residence located inside the city of Cumming.
One individual has been arrested at this time. However, the name is not being released yet, due to the ongoing investigation. The sheriff’s office believes the subject who was arrested moved to Forsyth County within the past several months. “Our deputies are passionate about their jobs and this community,” said Sheriff Duane K. Piper. “All of them worked quickly and diligently over the past few days to make this arrest.” —Kathleen Sturgeon
FBI investigating Cumming insurance controversy Mayor’s girlfriend’s addition to city insurance raises questions By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming City Administrator has confirmed the FBI is looking into whether Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt’s girlfriend, Angie Mullinax, has been receiving health insurance illegally through the city. City Administrator Gerald Blackburn confirmed the FBI “stopped by” Jan. 7. “They did come by,” said Blackburn. “They spent about 10 minutes talking to me. They asked me about Angie Mullinax and [City Attorney] Dana Miles and about their insurance with the city of Cumming.” Blackburn told the FBI that both were on the city’s insurance coverage plan. FBI agents also spoke with Human Resources Manager Phil Higgins. Blackburn has said in the past that Mullinax works part-time for the city,
4-1 [Sexton opposed] to start an impeachment investigation for longtime Councilman Sexton. Sexton is accused of releasing a document on social media disclosing personal financial and health insurance information for the city of Cumming employees, specifically Mullinax. GRAVITT MILES SEXTON The document caused many while Cumming Councilman Rupert to question why Mullinax was listed as Sexton said she doesn’t. receiving health insurance paid for by Earlier in the week, Sexton said the city of Cumming, and whether she he received an email from someone he qualified as a city employee. didn’t know saying the FBI was invesThe city has paid out some $75,000 tigating Cumming and that FBI reprein insurance benefits for Mullinax since sentatives had visited City Hall. 2005. Asked if he would comment on the When asked why his girlfriend is on investigation, Sexton said, “I’m not the list, Gravitt admitted to putting her going to get involved with the FBI on on the list. anything.” “She does a lot of work for the city This all started on Dec. 23, 2014, of Cumming,” said Gravitt. “I put her when the Cumming City Council voted on [the list]. I think the city pays $663
a month for her insurance – that’s it. I think we got a good bargain.” A three-member panel composed of Cumming City Attorney Dana Miles, former Forsyth County Commissioner Patrick Bell and Steve Page, a local businessman, is currently conducting an investigation into the alleged release of documents by Sexton. Miles, who also does work for the city but isn’t a full-time employee, was also on the leaked list. He said that other city attorneys in the state receive health insurance as a form of payment, so he believes it’s not a conflict of interest. The city uses the Georgia Municipal Association for insurance coverage, and its policy says in order to receive health insurance benefits, the employee must be full-time. The city is being investigated by Assistant Attorney General Kelly Campanella for an improperly held executive session by the City Council to discuss
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Man attempts drive-thru bank robbery FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man passed a note to a bank teller at the drive-up window demanding $40,000 in cash, but left with nothing, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. At about 3:15 p.m. Dec. 29, an employee of United Community Bank, 5125 Atlanta Highway, told deputies a man in a Honda Accord pulled up to the drive-thru bank window and handed the teller a note through the transaction drawer demanding $40,000. The employee said he immediately notified other employees to lock the doors, and he pressed the emergency alarm button. Then, the man fled the scene driving toward Francis Circle.
Vandals draw hate symbol FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Someone used shaving cream to draw a swastika on a woman’s driveway, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman told deputies she saw the picture drawn on her driveway when she returned to her home in the 1000 block of Dapplefawn Court at about 8:30 a.m. Dec. 27. She said a neighbor had seen the shaving cream there since the night before at about 11:30 p.m. The woman said she did not want to press charges but wanted to report the incident to her homeowners’ association.
The accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. and involved a single vehicle and a tree. The driver of the BMW, Forrest Bushong, 27, of Cumming, was pronounced dead on the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. Robin Regan, spokesman for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, said that on New Year’s Eve, there was an accident with injuries that resulted in a DUI arrest, but it was a single-vehicle
Woman victim of two crimes in one night FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Talk about a rough night. A woman who was robbed at gunpoint came home to find her house ransacked, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 2000 block of Spring Harbor Court told deputies she left her home at about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and went to Sandy Springs with a friend. She said she and her friend visited an apartment complex where they both used to live. While inside the complex, she said they were robbed at gunpoint by two large men. She said the suspects took her purse, which had her wallet, cellphone and garage door opener inside. Deputies confirmed the armed robbery was reported with Sandy Springs Police at 1:45 a.m. Jan. 4. Later that morning, the woman said she drove home and was able to open her garage door, because it was programmed in her car. Inside the garage, she saw the house door was open and a few boxes by the door had been opened, so she called 911. When deputies arrived, they said it was apparent someone had broken in and ransacked the home. The woman said about $2,000 in electronics and household items were missing.
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accident. “The fatality was the only accident received from midnight throughout the morning,” said Regan. “In recent years, there have not been any other fatal accidents on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.” The cause of the accident is still under investigation at this time. However, it is believed that speed was a contributing factor. and Forsyth counties. Someone made off with two pallets of roof shingles between Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 from two different homes under construction on Dearborne Lane in Alpharetta. Each bundle of shingles was valued at over $500. Another $13,200 were reported stolen in Forsyth County after being left unattended at construction sites. The general manager for homebuilder D.R. Horton told deputies these thefts occurred sometime between 4 p.m. Dec. 27 and 8 a.m. Dec. 29. He said a total of 331 bundles of “Oakridge” dimensional shingles were missing from three sites in the 5000 block of Velkova Drive. He also said 118 bundles were missing from a home off Chestnut Drive and another 101 bundles from a home off Formosa Lane.
Burglar spotted wearing stolen items CUMMING, Ga. — A burglar broke into a business and stole $126 in apparel. Then, a man allegedly wearing the stolen items was spotted walking away from the scene of the crime, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. Jean Aponte, 29, was later charged with burglary in the second degree, a felony, and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center. At about 2:30 a.m. Dec. 29, deputies were dispatched to The Graphic Edge, 7721 Majors Road, after an alarm went off. When deputies arrived, they saw Aponte walking on Majors Road near the business. Deputies confronted Aponte at the corner of Majors Road and Ronald
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Downing Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 31 on Pine Lake Drive in Cumming for DUI, too fast for conditions, no seatbelt, tire requirements, failure to maintain lane and attempting to misrepresent tag. ►► Brandon Kyle Yusko, 25, of Dewitt, Michigan, was arrested Jan. 1 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI. ►► James H. Wistman, 51, of New York was arrested Jan. 1 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► April I. Schechter, 33, of Old Corinth Road, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 1 on Old Corinth Road in Cumming for DUI and improper backing.
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driving, no headlights, failure to obey a stop sign, attempting to elude police and failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle. ►► Brandon Anthony Schneider, 22, of Fairfax Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 24 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for possession of a schedule II and III controlled substance. ►► Matthew Brady, 24, of Snellville was arrested Dec. 24 on Pilgrim Mill Road in Cumming for possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule III controlled substance and brake light violation.
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Commissioners continue Gunshot kills 25-year-old to discuss billboards By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Billboards were a hot topic at the Jan. 8 Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting. Discussion ensued over whether to modify the Forsyth County sign ordinance to authorize nonconforming signs adjacent to Ga. 400 that exceed 75 feet in height to be reduced in height to 75 feet or less. There was public comment for and against, with the biggest issue concerning drivers getting distracted and not driving safely if the signs are lowered. “It basically allows billboard owners or developers who seek a permit with the state that allows them to cut tress for a visual corridor so their signs can be seen by the motoring public,” said Ken Jarrard, county attorney. District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent was worried about allowing digital billboards and having to cut down more trees. “The fact that you can’t guarantee the trees grow up, it guarantees the signs are in your face,” said Levent. “I find it to be a traffic hazard.” District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff was in favor of the digital signs because he believes it’ll be a good way to publicize Amber Alerts. Because the commissioners want to discuss the idea of digital billboards, there will be a third public hearing Feb. 5. Officer re-election also took place at the meeting. The officers will remain unchanged from 2014, as District 1 Commissioner R.J. (Pete) Amos was re-elected to serve as chairman; District 4
Also at the meeting Several local businesses were cited under the alcohol ordinance or had their alcohol licenses suspended or revoked in an administrative hearing, including: • BP Gas Station, 1385 McFarland Parkway. The licensee had seven previous citations. On April 24, 2010, they received a citation for no ID; on June 1, 2011, a citation was issued for consumption on premises by employees; on June 29, 2011, two citations were issued for no ID; on Jan. 3, 2013, a citation was issued for no ID; on April 11, 2014, a citation was issued for underage sales; and on July 16, 2014, a citation was issued for underage sales. Most recently, a citation was issued Oct. 30, 2014 for underage sales. Because of these previous citations, the alcohol license was revoked. • Racetrac #396, 888 Buford Highway. An administrative hearing was held for Racetrac receiving a citation for underage sales Sept. 29, 2014. They had a prior citation on Jan. 22, 2014 for underage sales. The alcohol license was suspended for Jan. 13-14. • Chevron Food Mart, 3310 Buford Highway. Chevron received a citation for underage sales Sept. 29, 2014. They had two previous citations on Feb. 5, 2014 for underage sales and no ID on premises. Their license was suspended for Jan. 16-17. • Hammonds Crossing Exxon, 3375 Keith Bridge Road. A citation was issued for underage sales on Oct. 9, 2014. A previous citation was issued on April 3, 2013 for breaking packages. They were issued a two-day suspension on Jan. 12-13. • Chevron Food Mart, 7730 McGinnis Ferry Road. A citation was issued Oct. 30, 2014 for underage sales. Because this was their first citation, a warning letter was placed in the file. • Texaco Food Mart 7110, 7110 McGinnis Ferry Road. A citation was issued for underage sales Oct. 30, 2014. Because this was their first citation, a warning letter was placed in the file. • Murphy Express #8662, 5415 Atlanta Highway. Murphy Express received its first citation Oct. 7, 2014 for underage sales. A warning letter was placed in the file. • Jot-Em Down BP, 6810 Keith Bridge Road. A citation was issued Oct. 9, 2014 for underage sales. A warning letter was placed in the file. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills was re-elected to serve as vice chairman; and District
Scandal: Continued from Page 1 revising how spouses receive health benefits. The investigation was sparked by a letter from Councilman Sexton to Campanella in which Sexton alleges the Cumming City Council held an illegal held meeting on or about Dec. 16, 2014. Sexton’s letter goes on to say a quorum of the City Council conducted an improper meeting in the mayor’s office that had not been advertised as required by state law. The purpose of the meeting was allegedly to discuss the city business of whether to award insurance and other benefits to spouses of the councilmem-
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bers. Miles explained what happened during the alleged illegal executive session. “On Dec. 16, Councilman Sexton made a motion to go into executive session to discuss employee benefits,” said Miles. “At that executive session, Councilman Sexton requested a proposal for councilmembers’ wives as employees with no designated job duties, but for the purpose of getting paid city health benefits. That was not a proper purpose for an executive session and the executive session was immediately adjourned.” According to Miles, the improper meeting was called by Sexton himself. Campanella said in her letter to Miles about the meeting that the attorney general’s office is not aware of all the circumstances surrounding the allegations and they’re not assuming the city violated the
CUMMING, Ga. — A 25-yearold Forsyth County man died on Jan. 7 at 10:15 p.m. from a gunshot wound after an alHUFFMAN leged dispute with his mother’s boyfriend. James Tanner Conrad died from the gunshot after being transported to North Fulton Hospital. He was allegedly shot by Frank Huffman, 57, who was having a physical altercation with Conrad. Sixty-yearold Sherry Conrad, Huffman’s girlfriend and Tanner Conrad’s mother, had minor injuries. She was taken to North Fulton Hospital. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office B Watch responded to 1935 Quail Hollow Drive in South Forsyth County and found Tanner Conrad lying in the living room from a gunshot wound. Huffman was arrested and taken to the Forsyth County Detention Center and charged with murder/aggravated assault with no bond. Although not common in Forsyth County, B Watch also responded to another unrelated shooting this past weekend involving a money dispute. The suspect from that shooting was no longer on the scene, but deputies quickly apprehended him and three accomplices. The victim from that shooting survived. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section is investigating the shooting. These two incidents both involved suspects and victims who knew each other, and all suspects were arrested quickly. The sheriff’s office does not believe there to be any threat to the public at this time. – Kathleen Sturgeon
law. When contacted, Campanella said she could not comment on the issue due to other investigations taking place with the city. Campanella asked in her letter that “the city provide a response to Sexton’s allegations within the next 10 days.” Also, if the city maintains that the discussion was done in proper format, then Campanella asked for copies of all statuary notice requirements, including an agenda, notice of meeting and minutes. Miles’ city investigation was set to begin in early January. The state and FBI investigations are ongoing; therefore no end date is set. The next meeting of the Cumming City Council will be Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in City Hall.
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Fires set Forsyth County ablaze By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Between Jan. 2 – 5, three separate fires demolished homes, damaged a business and took one life in Forsyth County. After a neighbor reported a structure fire at 9:38 a.m. Jan. 5 on Holyoak Road, emergency crews performed a victim search. This resulted in finding the sole occupant, a deceased adult male victim, Richard Hunt, 57. A total of 23 fire crews arrived on the scene, said Division Chief Jason Shivers. “As more fire crews arrived on the scene, the fire was rapidly brought under control,” said Shivers. The fire is under investigation by the Forsyth County Fire Marshal’s Office to determine a cause and origin, but investigators feel confident that the fire was accidental in nature, said Shivers. The Forsyth County Coroner took Hunt’s body to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab for autopsy so as to determine the cause of death. Hunt had lost his son, 27-year-old Alexander Robert Hunt, in a singlevehicle wreck on June 16, 2014. The night before on Jan. 4, another fire occurred at Hoover Precision Products, 2200 Pendley Road at 9 p.m. The fire is believed to have started from a commercial, high-intensity oven used in the manufacturing process, said Shivers. All employees were able to exit the
building without injuries. Two days prior, on Jan. 2, the Polston family woke at 4 a.m. to their son telling them their house in the Aberdeen neighborhood was on fire. Ann Polston wrote on the family’s GoFundMe webpage, http://www. gofundme.com/polston, “by the grace of God, we were all rescued by our youngest son who just happened to be up late that night gaming. Before he went to bed, he heard a strange noise downstairs, and upon checking the cause he noticed the back of the house ablaze.” All of the occupants, including the husband, wife, children and dog, were able to get out safely. The origin of that fire has not yet been determined. Charlie Smith is the operating manager for the Aberdeen Homeowners’ Association. He said that Ann Polston is overwhelmed by the huge amount of support that was immediately forthcoming, not only from friends and neighbors but by people she does not even know. “While the family is obviously fortunate to have escaped unharmed, along with their dog, there is understandable mental trauma at seeing everything one owns destroyed,” said Smith. In addition to the GoFundMe page, an account has been set up to help the Polston family that can be accessed at any SunTrust bank, with donations made to the account named “FBO Polston,” account number 1000178671375.
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Red Cross seeks blood donations for January Part of National Blood Donor Month By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – January is National Blood Donor Month, a month in which the Red Cross seeks to show the importance of giving blood and to thank all those who have donated. Kristen Stancil of the Metropolitan Atlanta chapter of the Red Cross says January is an especially crucial month for donations. “With people traveling and holiday obligations, we typically see a decline in donations in winter, but the need for blood never takes a vacation. It’s always needed,” she said. Georgia’s unpredictable weather, such as the icy roads that crippled metro Atlanta a year ago, also adds to the importance of maintaining a steady blood supply throughout the winter months. “Whether the roads are icy or there is some kind of disaster, there are people who are going to need blood. Therefore, it is crucial to have a sufficient supply. Donations can only come from volunteers. You cannot manufacture blood.” Stancil said the most needed blood types are O, A and B-negative, but she also stressed the importance of platelet donations. “Platelets are the clotting factor in the blood,” she said. “The process of a platelet donation is about the same as a blood donation, but they are only able to be kept for five days, so platelet donations are always needed.” Elena Mazur of the Alpharetta
Upcoming blood drives • Jan. 15 – VersionOne, 6220 Shiloh Road, Alpharetta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Jan. 16 – Otwell Middle School, 605 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Jan. 23 – Johns Creek Office Park, 11460 Johns Creek Park, Duluth, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Jan. 25 – Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood Donation Center said that in her eight years at the center, there has been a steady decline in the levels of donated blood. “We are not necessarily in a shortage, but there is always a need for more,” Mazur said. While all donations gathered at the Alpharetta center are shipped to Douglasville for distribution, much of that blood will end up in local hospitals such as North Fulton Hospital. Donating blood involves a four-step process that includes registrations, a medical history evaluation and “miniphysical,” the blood donation and refreshments. The entire process takes just over an hour. The Alpharetta Blood Donation Center, located at 3000 Old Alabama Road, is open seven days a week for blood donation appointments. There are many blood drives occurring during National Blood Donor Month in the North Fulton and Forsyth areas. For a full list, please visit www. redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross app.
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Even before the shock of the terror shootings in the Paris offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo had begun to fade, “Je Suis Charlie” began to go viral as a rallying cry to remain unafraid in the face of such violence. Just when we think the terror thugs cannot think of any acts more malicious than the ones they have already perpetrated, they attack one of our most hallowed rights – that of free speech. I have to admit I had never heard of Charlie Hebdo before the attack last week. Now, I will never forget it. It was more than an attack on a magazine or the press in general. It was an attack on thought, on ideas. And if you can take away the right to think for yourself and to express those thoughts, then they have taken away everything. That means they tell you not only what you can say but what you can believe. Right there goes freedom of religion. Granted, these terrorists say their religion gives them that right, but that is nothing new. Christians used that very same line of thought 1,200 years ago and styled themselves as “crusaders” to free the Holy Land – and to make themselves rich doing it. More blood has been shed in the name of God than all the pestilences on Earth. The terror thugs of today are no different. They cloak themselves in the robes of the righteous to excuse their barbarism. But in this technologically connected world, it does not take long for freedom-loving people to draw a line in the sand. Within hours, Parisians were mourning the attack by holding up their “Je Suis Charlie” signs. Others simply would hold a pen aloft as mute support for the slain. Around and around the
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world again went the images of people in all countries showing their support of free speech and the right to selfexpression. “Je Suis Charlie.” Now this outrage is a galvanizing event. The writers, cartoonists and editors of Charlie Hebdo were and are far left-wing. Their pens struck at complacent society, the church, the state and many things we may hold dear. But their weapons were thoughts and ideas wrapped in satirical review. If your values cannot stand the slings and arrows of outrageous satire, then perhaps it is time to re-examine those long-held truths. In all really good satire is the element of truth. Charlie Hebdo may have been over the top – I don’t read French satirical magazines – in its criticisms. But it’s an essential element of satire to shock the senses and make you look at things with a new cast of the eye. In the terrorists’ upping of the ante – going from shocking the mind to insulting flesh and blood – we see the difference. One asks that you question yourself. The other demands you ask no questions at all, just obey. So the stakes are these. Do we stand with the Charlies of the world who question our values and expose them to ridicule? Do we allow them a stall in the free market of ideas or do we just close up shop and accept the rule of bullets and IEDs? For me, the answer is plain. If we do not stand with the Charlies now, we will only have the terrorists who will tell us where to stand.
I have to admit I had never heard of Charlie Hebdo before the attack last week. Now, I will never forget it. It was more than an attack on a magazine or the press in general. It was an attack on thought, on ideas.
The city of Cumming has had its share of scandals in recent years. It notably gained attention when Mayor H. Ford Gravitt kicked out citizen blogger Nydia Tisdale for trying to video record a Cumming City Council meeting on April 17, 2012. This just happened to be the same day that Georgia’s updated Sunshine Laws became effective, which describe in detail what the laws are for open meetings and recording these meetings. The updated law clearly states Tisdale had every right to record the meeting. Despite the law, the mayor and with him, the city, stood firm in the decision to remove Tisdale and her video camera from the room. In the end, the city had to pay $12,000 in penalties,
which is the highest amount possible under the law, as well as attorneys’ fees for both sides. Sadly, the Tisdale issue is not the most recent case of the city coming under fire. And it may not be the last time a city controversy ends up costing taxpayers thousands of dollars. Last month, the council called a meeting to open an investigation to potentially impeach Councilman Rupert Sexton. It’s claimed Sexton leaked a document on social media that included city employees’ health insurance information, including that of Gravitt’s own girlfriend, Angela Mullinax. This has spiraled from a potential impeachment into an investigation into whether Mullinax is legally receiving city health insurance. And it’s no longer simply a city mat-
ter. Now, the Georgia Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are involved. Both investigations are still in the early phases, and an end date is not in sight for either of them. As the cases drag on, the attorneys’ fees will continue to pile up. If city wrongdoing is proved in the investigation or in court, taxpayers may once again be on the hook for legal fees and penalties. That’s not to mention the fact that taxpayers have wrongly paid up to $75,000 for Mullinax’s health insurance over the years if it is shown to be improper to give her benefits in the first place. It’s unknown where the city goes from here, but it is likely taxpayers will have to foot the bill.
Atlantic Institute deplores Paris shootings ATLANTA – The Atlantic Institute strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the French magazine Charlie Hebdo. Such horrific actions represent an assault on democratic values and can never be justified no matter the underlying reason. Even against insults, the befitting response must be legal and civil. These attacks, in no way, represent Islam or any other religion and we hope that France and the rest of the world may come together in peace instead of hatred. Our thoughts are with the people of France and our prayers with the families of the victims and injured. We stand with our French friends
in solidarity against the unjust and, as President Hollande states, “cowardly assassination” of innocent people. We must all honor the victims by strengthening our commitment to spreading peace, tolerance and mutual respect. The Atlantic Institute is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta that works to facilitate dialogue and bridge cultures from both sides of the Atlantic by fostering awareness for differing beliefs, traditions and opinions. For more information, visit www.theatlantic institute.org.
Understanding the free press and public comment In an interesting case of “what, really?” a Frederick, Maryland city councilmember picked a fight with his local newspaper. Kirby Delauter was mentioned in an article covering parking at a council meeting. He was not quoted, simply mentioned. This allegedly follows an earlier disagreement between Delauter and the reporter. He called her out on social media, saying she was never to use his name without permission, nor was she to contact him again. The newspaper, The Frederick News-Post, responded with a lengthy tongue-in-cheek editorial titled, “Kirby Delauter, Kirby Delauter, Kirby Delauter”
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that mentioned him by name no less than 26 times. They pointed out the need for public officials to be public and the need for reporters to be able to speak to them. This is one of the basic principles of free press. Delauter has since apologized for his remarks. This case highlights what the press has to deal with on a
regular basis. Not just belligerent people who don’t know how a free press works, but also that writing something someone disagrees with immediately launches partisan accusations (left-wing, right-wing and so on). I have been accused of this occasionally, and I can tell you that partisan politics have no place in local politics – nor in the reporting of local politics. That aside, public figures, especially those new to the role, often seem surprised that something they say will be written down. Sometimes, I think the first time they think about what they are saying is when they read it in the paper.
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Northside-Forsyth’s first Dudgeon pre-files bill to 2015 baby born at 10 a.m. allow terminal patients access to treatment CUMMING, Ga. — Northside Hospital-Forsyth proudly announced its first baby of 2015 was born at 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1. Everley “Evie” Elizabeth Strother weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19.75 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well. Parents are Emory and Katie Strother of Alpharetta. Baby Evie is their first child. It was about an hour after Evie was born, when the proud parents realized that they were first to deliver on New Year’s Day. “It was fun; it made a special experience more exciting,” said Katie Strother. The family went home on Jan. 4. When asked if they were ready to take their new baby home for the first time, Emory said that that they were “a little nervous, but were excited.” “Our plans are just to hang out and get to know and love this little one and see what she turns into,” said Katie Strother. “We’re taking it one day at a time and trying not to stress about it.” Emory and Katie celebrated their second anniversary on
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ATLANTA — State Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Johns Creek) pre-filed Jan. 5 House Bill 34, also known as the “Right to Try” bill. This legislation would grant some terminally ill patients faster access to investigational drugs that have passed the safety phase in the three-phase Food and Drug Administration drug approval process. “A terminally ill patient, who has no other option, should have the right to try these investigational, cutting edge treatments,” said Dudgeon. “Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri and Arizona have all passed similar legislation, and Georgia should follow in their footsteps to help our citizens. “With the FDA approval process for new drugs taking up to 10 years, it is wrong to deny Georgians who may only have a short time to live the access to potentially lifesaving drugs,” he said.
H.B. 34 will be formally introduced during the 2015 General Assembly session. The bill would only grant access DUDGEON to investigational treatments, medicines and devices for terminal patients who have no other options. The process would require strong and complete written consent, as well as full voluntary cooperation from all parties. Under H.B. 34, manufacturers would not be required to offer the treatment, and health insurance companies would not be required to pay for the treatment. Doctors, as well as other involved participants, would be indemnified. Dudgeon represents District 25, which includes portions of Forsyth and Fulton counties.
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Best senior essay goes to Forsyth resident By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — One local man is a devoted patriot, and he now has the award to prove it. Ron Meier first entered the Constituting America essay contest when a senior category was added in 2013. “Most of the contests are for students from first grade through college,” Meier said. “I didn’t win in 2013, so I wrote a new essay for 2014 and was honored to have that essay selected.” History is something that has inspired Meier for years. He said his inspiration comes from more than a half-dozen years of studying the U.S. Constitution and other foundingera documents, the Founding Fathers, the events of America’s founding era and the history since the Constitution was written. “I first became interested in learning more about our Constitution and founding era as I listened to and read commentaries, opinion pieces and news reports about current events,” Meier said. “These commentaries and articles often included references to our Constitution. I realized I didn’t know as much as I thought I should know about the Constitution to be able to objectively evaluate what I was reading and hearing; so I looked for courses of study that I could do on my
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Ron Meier won the Constituting America contest for 2014 in the senior essay division.
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Know who grows your coffee Roswell-based Thrive coffee growing quickly By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com
Thrive in ‘Movember’ Thrive Farmers is the only Latin America chapter of Movember. Given their deep roots in their area and their farmers, it only makes sense. “We want to grow awareness, not just coffee,” said Bart Newman, vice president of national accounts. Latino men are 3.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer at a later and more severe stage than non-Latino men. The company has released a YouTube video showing not just Thrive American employees shaving for the cause, but also the coffee farmers. Some of the farmers have not shaved a whisker for dozens of years, but chose this year to do so for a good cause. For more on “Movember” go online at us.movember. com. For Thrive’s YouTube channel, search for “Thrive Farmers” at youtube.com.
ROSWELL, Ga. – The “farmto-table” idea has taken off in recent years, with consumers wanting to know where their food actually comes from – is it from an organic garden? Is it Fair Trade? Consumers can now add to that list their morning cup of coffee. The coffee of Thrive Farmers coffee comes from farmers in Central America and helps those workers more than most coffee companies – it pays way to stay busy. them a fair price. When the economy colThe Georgia-based comlapsed in 2008, Landers was pany has its North American forced to suddenly make his offices in Roswell. farm profitable. The company’s policy is to First Landers wanted to treat its farmers as partners, know how a cup of coffee costs not as a source in the supply $3 or $4 cup but farmers only chain. This allows the farmers get pennies for their efforts. get paid a share of each bag He was told by other farmof coffee they ers, “This is produce. just how cofThey call fee is.” it “farmerThat was direct.” unacceptable Each bag to Landhas the face ers and he of the actual decided to farmers or change it. their families He met on it. entrepre“You know neur Michael who grows the Jones, who coffee,” said had founded Bart Newman, several vice president successful of national medical comaccounts for panies, and Thrive Farmwanted to do ers. something It all bemore spirituBART NEWMAN gan with Ken ally rewarding Vice president, Thrive Farmers coffee Landers, a reas well. Jones’ tired Georgia father-in-law lawyer who was living off his happened to be a Jamaican investments. He had bought a coffee farmer. coffee farm in Costa Rica as a The two decided to start a
The world of coffee is stacked against the producers. To force change, there needs to be an outside, disruptive force. We are that disruptive force.”
company where the farmers were not just suppliers but partners in the company. Together they found other farmers and eventually, Thrive Farmers was formed. Each farmer was a partner in the business, selling directly to the buyers – coffee shops and stores – and getting as much as 10 times more for their crop than through the traditional, commodities-market prices. “The world of coffee is stacked against the producers,” Newman said. “To force change, there needs to be an outside, disruptive force. We are that disruptive force.” The company, barely 3 years old, has made great strides quickly. They were accepted to sell their coffee in Earth Fare supermarkets early on. Now the coffee found in each cup of Chick Fil A coffee across the nation is from Thrive. The farmers’ collective has grown to more than 1,000 farmers joined with Thrive. “Consumers want to be connected to the source,” said Christine Macrenaris, with Thrive Farmers. “Coffee farmers care about their coffee and we are fanatical about creating
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Veterans urged to file discharge Program offers adults practice papers with clerk of courts in conversational English FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County’s Clerk of Superior and State Courts paid a visit to the Cumming Vietnam Veterans Organization and had a suggestion for them and all of the community’s veterans. Greg Allen, whose office is among other things the custodian of the community’s official records, suggested veterans file a copy of their military discharge papers with his office. Whether for burial in a national cemetery or to seek health and other benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs for a family member who is a veteran, producing proof of military service via a form DD214 is a requirement. Allen said in time of need, a spouse or other family member may not be able to find the document. Allen said filing it at no cost in his office will allow his staff “to provide a certified copy to the family when needed.” In addition to serving as the guardian of public documents, Allen’s responsibilities include managing the jury system and collecting and dispersing fines and fees assessed by the courts. The Cumming chapter meets the first Monday of each
Clerk of Courts Greg Allen spoke to the Cumming Vietnam Veterans chapter at the Golden Corral on Jan. 5. month at the Golden Corral Restaurant on Marketplace Boulevard. A fellowship dinner begins at 6 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. All Vietnam-era veterans are invited to attend.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Public Library, Lanier Technical College and Literacy Forsyth are partnering to give adult English as a second language (ESL) students at the college, as well as members of the community, a place to practice their conversational English skills. The Conversation Corner is an 11-week series of meetings in which participants will discuss a particular theme, such as family, food, health, entertainment and the community. A list of questions to get the conversation rolling between participants will be provided for each session, along with a suggested English vocabulary list. “Class time is never enough to provide ESL students with the speaking practice they need,” said Laura Sanabria, lead ESL instructor at the Forsyth campus of Lanier Technical College. “This activity is a request by students for students. It is the practical expression of what they start in the classroom taken one step beyond.”
The Conversation Corner will be offered in both morning and evening sessions. The morning session will meet at the Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Jan. 14 through March 25. Evening sessions will meet at the Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 15 through March 26. “The Conversation Corner is a great place for community members who are looking for an opportunity to improve their English Language skills,” said Annaliza Thomas, executive director of Literacy Forsyth. “This program is an excellent place to practice every day, real English conversation skills.” Each meeting is limited to 30 participants, and advance registration is requested. “The Conversation Corner will offer a friendly and supportive environment for adults learning English to practice,” said Laura Bradley, program manager at Forsyth County Public Library. “Mistakes are an expected part of learning,
Class time is never enough to provide ESL students with the speaking practice they need.” LAURA SANABRIA Lead ESL instructor at the Forsyth campus of Lanier Technical College
and if students need help with a word or phrase, instructors and volunteers will be available.” Participants may choose to attend as many or as few meetings as they like in both the morning and evening sessions. Participants may register online at www.forsythpl.org by locating the session they wish to attend in the Event Calendar.
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Volunteers needed for CASA Sharon Forks library to FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Volunteers are needed to look after the best interest of abused and neglected children. Forsyth County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) needs volunteers for 2015. Currently, there are 90 active volunteers serving more than 128 children in Forsyth County. The need for more child advocates, especially male and/or bilingual advocates, is great. The mission of this nonprofit organization is to ensure abused and neglected children have access to safe, permanent homes. Volunteers are trained, screened and
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tistics, approximately 7,485 children at any one time are in the foster care system because of abuse or neglect. CASA volunteer training will begin on Feb. 9. It includes courtroom procedures, signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect in a child and how to properly gather information regarding a case for the court. Prior to beginning training on Feb. 9, anyone interested must complete an application, interview and criminal background check. Email or call Lori Pupp at lcpupp@forsythco.com or 770-886-2800, ext. 8488 for an application and additional information.
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Halyard Health opens Alpharetta headquarters 200 new jobs expected in the next two years By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Halyard Health, a medical technology company formed from KimberlyClark, officially opened its ABERNATHY new headquarters in Alpharetta, at 5405 Windward Parkway, on Jan. 5. Halyard CEO Robert Abernathy cut the ribbon with Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and state Sen. Brandon Beach. “We love ribbon cuttings because it means more jobs, and we’re glad to have 200 more jobs in North Fulton,” Beach said at the ceremony. From the transition that started in October, Halyard brought 400 employees from what was originally KimberlyClark’s health care business in Roswell, and the move is expected to create about 200 jobs in the next two years. “As 2015 comes, with Alpharetta being the Technology City of the South, there’s no better way to start out the year than with a homerun like having Halyard,” said Belle Isle. “Halyard’s going to be a great asset and a great add to
From left: CEO Robert Abernathy, Chris Isenberg and Chris Lowery of Halyard, along with Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and state Sen. Brandon Beach, cut the ribbon for the new Halyard Health headquarters. Alpharetta.” The 240,872-square-foot location at the corner of Windward Parkway and Westside Parkway was chosen to stay close to Kimberly-Clark’s Roswell campus. “We had a very strong talent base here, so we wanted a
location that was reasonably close to our former location on Holcomb Bridge Road.” Abernathy said. “And we like the support we’ve been given by the city of Alpharetta as well as North Fulton in both the site selection and in making sure we had a smooth transition.”
The company has 12 manufacturing plants and markets to over 100 countries worldwide. Halyard has been public since November and trades on the New York Stock Exchange
as HYH. The spin-off as an independent company was effective in late October. “It allows us to really focus on our strong health care brands,” Abernathy said. “It’s been very exciting.”
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Spending too much time on your smartphone? Do you spend a lot of time checking your smartphone? Does this continual behavior have an impact on your productivity? While a smartphone provides you instant access to email, text messages, social media and other information, managing the time you spend on your smartphone can help improve productivity. Statistics indicate that 70 percent of smartphone own-
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property. When you sell an investment property, IRS rules will allow you to purchase a “like” property, of equal or greater value, and defer the capital gains into the new property. A third party company, known as an exchange intermediary, that’s approved by the IRS will hold your funds from the sale of the first property until you are able to close on the second property. If done properly, this “exchange” will allow you to defer the capital gains until the sale,
or another exchange, of this second property. It is possible, upon your death, to bequeath the property, and your heirs will not have to pay capital gains either. Through the use of the 1031 exchange, it is possible never to pay capital gains in your lifetime. Keeping your money moving is an important way to build wealth. Continue to use these strategies to keep money working for you, and you will find the new year full of possibilities and continued prosperity.
Keep that money moving this year Most folks are always looking for ways to save money and raise money, especially when it comes to considering a new year and all the possibilities it holds. After all, we work hard for our money and it’s painful to give it up to taxes. Likewise, it’s difficult to let your money sit there and not produce a return. When it comes to keeping your money moving and not sitting around as equity, sometimes you have to explore some out-of-the-box remedies. One of those solutions is the sale/ leaseback. If you are a business owner with some equity in a building you own, this is a wonderful way to raise capital for business expansion. The simple solution involves looking for an investor to buy your building and then you lease the building back from them. The advantages are many. You are able to structure the lease as you like. Want to stay another 10 years or 20 years? No problem. Many investors are looking for longterm, solid tenants to stay in their buildings. This creates a win for the investor too. The investor gets a tenant who is stable and committed to staying in the space. Want to spice the deal up a little bit too? You can ask
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to keep an equity stake in the deal too. So, in exchange for a higher rent, you might request to maintain a partial ownership in the real estate. An additional way to keep your money moving is through the 1031 exchange. A 1031 exchange helps to defer capital gains, which is the tax owed on selling income-producing property. A common misconception is that this strategy is for big business only. But, the average exchange is less than $500,000, indicating that it is primarily a benefit to middle class taxpayers. Most people that use this are selling a rental house or property they received from an inheritance. Presently, capital gains, plus the Georgia state income tax, is hitting investors in the pocket book at almost 30 percent. But don’t despair, the 1031 exchange will help you get around this tax. The 1031 comes from the section of the
When it comes to keeping your money moving and not sitting around as equity, sometimes you have to explore some out-of-thebox remedies. One of those solutions is the sale/leaseback.
IRS code that allows you to defer capital gains. In 1970, a family named Starker challenged the IRS’s ruling on capital gains and eventually won the court case against the IRS. A 1031 exchange merely allows you to swap properties without actually swapping the
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Mercedes to move HQ to Atlanta Will locate near Perimeter Mall BY JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Luxury auto maker Mercedes-Benz announced Jan. 6 plans to relocate its U.S. headquarters to Atlanta. The news comes after weeks of speculation the company would leave its current home in Montvale, New Jersey, where it has operated for the past 50 years. The new location is expected to be near Perimeter Mall and construction should finish in early 2017. About 1,000 employees will be “affected” by the plans, the company said in
a release, but it is unclear how many jobs will be relocated or created in Atlanta. About 800 workers are expected to be employed at the new headquarters. “New Jersey has been a wonderful home to our U.S. operations for our first 50 years, and still is today,” said MBUSA President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Cannon. “The state has worked tirelessly with us as we evaluated our options. Ultimately, though, it became apparent that to achieve the sustained, profitable growth and efficiencies we require for the decades ahead, our headquarters would have to be located elsewhere. That brought us to Atlanta. “Atlanta is a premier city which places us closer to
Atlanta is a premier city which places us closer to our ever-growing Southeast customer base, our port in Brunswick, Georgia, and to MercedesBenz U.S. International.” STEPHEN CANNON Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO
our ever-growing Southeast customer base, our port in Brunswick, Georgia, and to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, our Alabama manufacturing facility, which accounts for half of the vehicles we sell here in the U.S. For our employees, Atlanta offers a strong
quality of life, terrific schools and wonderful cultural and recreational opportunities.” Locations in Alpharetta and Cobb County were also considered. Georgia was competing with fellow southern states of Texas and North Carolina for the
headquarters. Mercedes already has a large plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The company will retain some facilities in New Jersey. The company says the move is “to better serve its growing customer base and strengthen the company’s position for long-term, sustainable growth.” The move follows several other moves in recent years from major auto makers to the Southeast, especially Georgia.
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Neill receives award from Atlanta Board of Realtors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Atlanta Board of Realtors President Todd Emerson presented Dec. 10, 2014, Johns Creek Realtor Maura Neill with the President’s Award at the annual business meeting and awards breakfast. “Selecting Maura Neill to receive this year’s Atlanta Board of Realtors President’s Award was quite NEILL easy, due to all of her tremendous contributions to the Board this year,” Emerson said. “Maura exemplifies the definition of what it means to be a true real estate professional through her commitment to excellence, community involvement
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LexisNexis to buy BAIR Analytics ALPHARETTA, Ga. — LexisNexis Risk Solutions, based in Alpharetta, plans to buy public safety analytics firm BAIR Analytics for an undisclosed amount. BAIR Analytics is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. LexisNexis said the acquisition bolsters its ability to provide the public safety community with investigative services and technology. According to LexisNexis, nearly half of the largest public safety agencies in the United States use BAIR Analytics’ services to fight crime. “The acquisition will be unique in the industry and help public safety officers make better decisions to close cases faster and improve community safety,” said Haywood Talcove, LexisNexis special services chief executive officer, in a statement.
Innotrac selected as Julep Beauty partner JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Innotrac Corporation announced that Julep Beauty has selected Innotrac as its fulfillment provider. The fast-growing beauty brand takes an endto-end approach to product development, testing, and distribution, creating and launching on average more than 300 exclusive, Julep-branded beauty products per year. Innotrac will provide e-commerce direct-to-consumer fulfillment as well as fulfillment for Julep’s Maven subscription program.
AmTrust Financial buys TMI Solutions ROSWELL, Ga. — Insurance holding company AmTrust Financial Services announced it has acquired
Roswell-based TMI Solutions. The company noted that the acquisition will expand its opportunities to market fee-based warranty products and services. TMI Solutions (TMIS) offers monthly billed warranty solutions for a variety of consumer electronics as well as consumer protection services. TMIS’s warranties are primarily distributed in conjunction with large telecommunication monthly customer billing services. In a separate statement, AmTrust Financial also said it has acquired privately held Oryx Insurance Brokerage.
Agilysys receives ‘Gold’ status from Microsoft program ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Agilysys, a leading provider of innovative hospitality software solutions and services, announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with a competency in the independent software vendor (ISV)/software solutions category. Gold partners demonstrate AYINALA best-in-class capabilities within specific Microsoft solution areas and receive a number of benefits, including access, training and support. “Gold Certified Partner status allows us to help customers bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Larry Steinberg, Agilysys chief technology officer.
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Clearside Biomedical starts phase 2 clinical trial ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Clearside Biomedical announced the enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of macular edema associated with non-infectious uveitis. Uveitis is the inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which can be serious and lead to permanent vision loss. The clinical trial is designed to explore the safety and efficacy of injections of Clearside’s formulation of triamcinolone acetonide over a twomonth observation period. Clearside is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing drug therapies to treat blinding diseases of the eye.
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EVENTS:
THE ROSWELL TAP OPEN MIC NIGHT
An opportunity for local singers and musicians to perform at The Roswell Tap, 1090 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Tuesday nights starts at 7:30 p.m. Free. Visit theroswelltap.com for more info
a certificate of completion. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Rd., Johns Creek When: Saturday, Jan. 17 Hours: 1-5 p.m. Cost: Free Online: afpls.org
A theater play based off of Victor Hugo’s tale about a man condemned as a criminal for stealing a loaf of bread. Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. Thursday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, March 1, showtimes vary. Ticket costs vary between $20 up to $45. Visit auroratheatre.com for more info.
JOHNS CREEK OPENING RECEPTION
An opening reception featuring exhibits from 21 female artists from the permanent collection of the Hammonds House Museum. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Building #700, Johns Creek. Saturday, Jan. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Visit johnscreekarts.org for more info
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VEGAN COOKING CLASS & HEALTH SEMINAR
A way to learn how to make quick healthy snacks Mediterranean style at Loving Hut Restaurant, 6385 Spalding Dr., Suite E, Norcross. Saturday, Jan. 17, 3-5 p.m. $10 per person. Contact Neeta Sanders, 770-650-4690 for more info
APRON CRAFT & COOKIE DECORATION
What: A celebration of the next Girl of the Year at American Girl Doll. Get crafts to decorate treats inspired by the new year’s character. Where: American Girl Doll at the North Point Mall, 1202 North Point Cir., Alpharetta When: Saturday, Jan. 17 Hours: Begins at 9:15 a.m. Cost: $10 Online: americangirl.com Info: Reservations required.
FIRST AID FOR TEENS
What: First aid training for teens provided by the Johns Creek Fire Department. Each student will receive
THE VELVET NOTE: LEX LIEBERMAN CIVIL WAR IN SANDY SPRINGS
What: An exhibit displaying diaries, letters, artifacts and more from the Civil War. Where: Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs When: Wednesdays and Saturdays Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: Admission for adults is $3, children $1, and seniors $1 Online: heritagesandysprings.org
What: A music performance by singer Lex Lieberman Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta When: Sunday, Jan. 11 Hours: SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30 P.M. Cost: $22 at the door Online: thevelvetnote.com
When: Thursday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 25 Hours: Showtimes vary Cost: Ticket costs range from $22 to $35 Online: get.org
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What: An art exhibit from local artist Jane Haessler titled “People on Canton Street.” Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell When: Daily Wednesday, Dec. 31 through Thursday, Jan. 29 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 770-594-6232
What: A 7.0/3.5 mile trail run which is the first in a series of eight Dirty Spokes races. Where: Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Rd., Cumming When: Saturday, Jan. 17 Hours: Race begins at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for 3.5 mile race; $35 for 7.0 mile race Online: active.com
THEATER: ONE SLIGHT HITCH
What: A theatre play about a wedding plan gone wrong by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Rd., Roswell
AN EVENING WITH MARK TWAIN
What: A play that looks at the man and the myth with Mark Twain and Samuel L. Clemens on stage at the same time. Presented by New Dawn Theater. Where: New Dawn Theater, 3087 Main St., Duluth When: Saturday, Jan. 17 Hours: 8-9 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $15 Online: newdawntheatercompany.com
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REBUILDING HAMP’S:
Neighbors pledge to rebuild Hamp’s Saddles and Tack Fire destroyed Milton landmark, horse community responds
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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Smoke was still curling up around the remains of Hamp’s Saddles and Tack the morning after a Dec. 8 fire gutted it when talk started of rebuilding the store. Hamp Phillips is a lucky man. First, he was lucky that two neighbors were passing by when the fire broke out at his saddlery on Hopewell Road, where Phillips has his house and barn. Melissa and Melinda Day pulled over and pounded on the door until they woke up Phillips and his grandson Lex Phillips, who were both sleeping. “They hollered at us to get out,” said Lex Phillips at the scene. “We were both asleep.” Hamp’s daughter Pippa Sheehan was standing nearby as Milton firefighters were still putting water on the smoldering ruins of the shop. It stood only about 15 feet from the bedroom where Hamp was sleeping. “Those girls saved their lives,” Sheehan said. “The metal slats on his window blinds had already melted. If they had not called 911 and got them out, I don’t think they would have gotten out. “They pulled in and blew the horn and pounded on the door until they came out,” she said. “They’re the real heroes.” Melinda Day said she and her sister had been driving in separate cars to go to her house and just happened to be driving by Phillips’ house a little after 8 p.m. when they saw the flames. “We both just pulled in, and right away, we didn’t see Hamp; so we figured he was probably asleep inside. He usually goes to bed early,” said Day. They dialed 911, and then one sister blew the horn while the other banged on the door. “We didn’t feel like heroes. We didn’t think, we just reacted,” she said. Day said she felt better when Milton
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Hamp Phillips gets a hug from the Day sisters, who roused Phillips and his grandson out of their beds when the house was in danger of catching fire. Standing in front of the debris, from left, are Melissa Day, Phillips, Melinda Day and Lex Phillips. firefighters quickly showed up. “I felt even better when I saw it was four trucks,” she said. “They got there with such speed.” Sadly, there was one casualty to the fire. Hamp’s dog Pistol had been sleeping in the shop and did not make it out. After escaping the fire, Hamp found out he had even more good fortune. Word spread quickly about the fire. Sheehan put the news of the fire on her Facebook page. It quickly had 500 likes. A customer set up a donation page at gofundme. com to raise $25,000 to rebuild the shop. It raised $14,000 the first day and has 1,400 followers. “The response has been amazing. I don’t think Dad realized how much he was loved in this community and among the horse community,” Sheehan
said. “My father is not a man of many words. He has just been overwhelmed and amazed by all this.” The horse community in North Fulton-Cherokee is a close-knit one. And Hamp’s is known throughout the Southeast. Donations already have come in from as far as Vermont and Virginia. Milton Fire Department Communications Chief Mark Stevens said multiple calls came in about a structure fire at 16075 Hopewell Road, and units responded to find the building “fully engaged.” The fire was about to engulf the entire building. Firefighters quickly brought it under control and kept the fire off the Phillips’ house next door. It was not seriously damaged. “The barn had a tin roof and there
MILTON, Ga. – As soon as word spread that a fire had destroyed Hamp’s Saddles and Tack, the horse community’s grapevine went to work to help Hamp Phillips and his family rebuild what most people consider a Milton institution. A fundraising site on gofundme.com registered pledges of $14,000 in the first 24 hours. Hamp Phillips’ daughter Pippa Sheehan said her Facebook page had dozens of messages offering in-kind donations to rebuild, offers of help to “clean up” and other inquiries asking to help get the store’s doors open again. The fundraising website described Phillips’ influence on the community: “Hamp Phillips is deserving of the support of the community he has done so much for. His friendly and outgoing nature and wonderful contribution to the Atlanta horse community has inspired me to set up this campaign on the family’s behalf and with their blessing and support. The funds from this campaign will go directly to Hamp Phillips in order to help mitigate the loss of his buildings and inventory and to support him during his recovery. Fox 5 News Atlanta aired the story at 5 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2014.” For more information or to make a donation, visit http:// www.gofundme.com/RebuildHamp. was a lot of nylon material stored up there; so it melted, creating a kind of crust all over the building,” Stevens said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. “There were some space heaters in the barn that were left on. But that is just a good guess,” Stevens said.
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Radio legends to perform at Cumming Playhouse “On the Air” tribute show set for Jan. 17 CUMMING, Ga. - Radio stars of the 1940s and early 1950s will be honored during an upcoming performance of “On the Air” at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street. Comedic greats such as Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Jack Benny and Jimmy Durante will all be remembered through the 90-minute production, which focuses on the Bob Hope Road Show. The performance, which will be presented at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 17, is staged as a 1940’s NBC radio broadcast, complete with an on-stage staff announcer reading live commercials from the period, presenting recorded jingles of the era, and interacting with Bob Hope and his legendary radio and film star guests. Chuck Carson wrote and produced the show. He also
directs and performs in it. He said “On the Air” provides plenty of family fun for all ages, even those too young to remember radio’s heyday. “The great thing about this show is that the comedy transcends all generations,” Carson said. “We find that the grandparents want to come because they actually remember the 1940s and early ‘50s, then their children will also come and bring the grandkids to teach them about a time when radio was king. They want their children to experience what it was like to use your imagination to see all the things happening in a radio show.” While the show has just two cast members – Carson and Lynn Roberts, who portrays most of the radio leg-
Lynn Roberts plays Bob Hope. ends featured in “On the Air” – Carson said audiences often feel they’ve seen a performance
with a much larger cast. “We always come out and visit with our audiences at the end of the show, and every time people ask, ‘Where is the actor who portrayed Jack Benny or the actor who portrayed Red Skelton?’ People think they’re seeing a cast of four or five when it’s actually just a cast of two. That’s because Lynn does such an incredible job of differentiating himself as all these different performers.” “On the Air” has toured throughout 35 states since it was first produced in 2010. Carson said this will be the show’s first time to perform in Georgia. “We’re really happy that the Cumming Playhouse will be our first Georgia stage,” he said. “We think the intimacy of the venue will be a perfect fit for our show. It will really harken back to the days of
radio itself when they recorded in front of audiences of about 200 people.” Besides honoring some of radio’s greats, the show also pays tribute to U.S. veterans and active duty military personnel. “That is important to us since it was a vital part of Bob Hope’s career,” Carson said. “He performed for troops serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, so we want to continue that tradition in our production. We hope many veterans and military personnel and their families will join us on Jan. 17.” Tickets to “On the Air” are $20, or $15 for seniors 60 and over, students 18 and under, veterans, and groups of 25 or more. They can be purchased online at www.playhousecumming.com or by calling (770) 781-9178.
‘Totes 2 Tots’ program provides backpacks to foster children NORTH FULTON, Ga. - For the 13th year, Georgia Cancer Specialists and Northside Hospital have joined forced to provide backpacks and suitcases to foster children in Georgia as a part of the “Totes 2 Tots” program. The program has provided more than 37,000 bags to Georgia foster children since its inception. Bobby Cagle, interim director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services stated, “There are some children in our state who, unfortunately, have few constants in their lives. The ‘Totes 2 Tots’ program, by providing a piece of luggage to those children
whose lives have been upended, offers a sense of stability in a time of uncertainty.” Donations of new or nearly new backpacks and suitcases will be accepted at 27 GCS offices across Georgia – including 19 in Metro Atlanta – on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To find a participating location near you, visit www. gacancer.com or facebook. com/totes2tots, or call 1-877716-CARE (2273). Financial donations may be made securely online at give.northside. com/totes2tots. All donations are tax deductible. -Joe Parker
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Brenau University GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Nina Chanel Jackson of Alpharetta was recently selected as the
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Special needs students express their passions CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recently sponsored an “Expressing My Passion” program at Forsyth Central High School for students with special needs in the classes of teachers Asheley Bell, Melanie Averitt and Kaci Sanderson. Twenty-six students prepared storyboards consisting of pictures and details about what they loved most. Parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, student aides, friends, Forsyth County special education representatives and Optimist Club members attended the program and encouraged the students. “The special needs students did an excellent job,” said Nancy Clackum, the Optimist Club coordinator for the program. “It gave them the opportunity to express themselves, and they were so effective and impressive in demonstrating their communication skills.” Cindy Bryant is interpreter/signer for the special needs students. “I’ve seen firsthand that giving our students an occasion to present in front of their peers and adults builds
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their self-esteem and confidence,” said Bryant. “I’ve had the privilege of being involved with programs the Optimist Club sponsors as a parent of a child involved in the Optimist Oratorical Contest. More recently, I’ve been involved as an educator/ interpreter for students with special needs. I appreciate the work the Optimist Club does in partnering with educators in Forsyth County to give our students this exceptional opportunity.” The students were presented with medals and certificates for their accomplishments. The teachers were presented with plaques, and the paraprofessionals and student aides were recognized with certificates for their support of the program. “The motto of the Optimist Club is Bringing Out the Best in Kids,” said Randy O’Dell, president of the SawneeCumming Club. “Our goal is supporting the well-being of children and promoting the goals of optimism in the community.” For information about Optimists, call O’Dell at 404-7912189, randy@lendnow.com.
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Carr receives Air Force ROTC scholarship FORT MEADE, Md. – Ryan S. Carr, son of Karen and Henri Carr of Cumming, recently received an Air Force ROTC scholarship. Upon graduation from college and completion of the ROTC program, a student cadet receives a bachelor’s degree and a commission of second lieutenant in the Air Force. All scholarship students incur a military service obligation of eight years, which may be fulfilled by either serving on active duty or in the reserve components of the Air Force. Carr is a 2014 graduate of Forsyth Central High School in Cumming.
Gilbert graduates from Army ROTC course FORT KNOX, Ky. – Christopher D. Gilbert, son of David K. Gilbert of Duluth, recently graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge.” Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon completion of the course, ROTC program and graduation from college, the cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve.
Local residents graduate from Air Force basic training SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Several airmen from North Fulton and Forsyth County have recently graduated from basic training at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Each of the following airmen completed the intensive eight-week course in military discipline and studies and basic warfare principles and skills. They also earned four credits that could be applied toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Air Force Airman David J. Wise is the son of Jeffrey and Deborah Wise of Cumming. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sarah S. So is the daughter of Nina and Kurt Morris of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and John and Jennifer So of Duluth. Air Force Airman Shanese S. Francis, the daughter of Randy and Angela Francis of Cumming, is a 2013 graduate of Lambert High School in Cumming. Air Force Airman Kimberly P. Mullinax is the daughter of Tammie E. and Terry L. Mullinax of Cumming.
Local residents commissioned after U.S. Naval Academy graduation ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Each of the following local students have graduated with a Bach-
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Sawnee EMC to deploy ‘e-Check’ payment option CUMMING, Ga. — Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is deploying a new payment option for its members called “e-Check.” The ability to pay by e-Check, is now available whether a member pays online or through any of Sawnee EMC’s other payment portals. “We heard from several of our members in a recent survey that they wanted the ability to pay online with an eCheck” said Blake House, vice president of member service for Sawnee. “After looking into it, we saw this as an easy opportunity to meet a need; our staff jumped right on it because serving our members is job No. 1 around here.” E-Checks simplify the check-writing process and are
efficient. An e-Check works the same as a traditional “paper” check from a bank, credit union or other financial institution, except with an e-Check, the payment posts to the member’s account much quicker. With no actual paper check being mailed, the likelihood of forgery, fraud and/or identity theft involving the check is virtually eliminated. Additionally, the absence of printed paper is good for the environment. “All of our payment options, including e-Check, are safe and secure,” said Ginny Ellis, Sawnee’s chief financial officer. “We have invested in state-ofthe-art encryption and protection software as an added layer of protection for our members.”
Ice carving festival comes to Roswell Raises money for Children’s Charities ROSWELL, Ga. – Located at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, the third annual Ice Carving Festival includes live ice carving demonstrations from the world-class Ice Marvels team, and classes in single-block ice forms. Visitors are invited to watch the veteran ice carvers as they chisel and shape blocks of ice into masterpieces and wild creations. The Atlanta Ice Marvels are currently ranked No. 1 in the world. The team captured the gold medal in the World Ice Art Championships in Alaska in 2014. Their multiblock entry “Maiden and the Birch Tree” wowed judges with its realism, artistry and overall beauty. The Atlanta Ice Marvels have partnered with Children’s Charities Inc., a volunteer organization based in Milton. The organization was founded by Amanda White and Lauren Holmes in order to help fund the greatest needs at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Forsyth location from equipment to programs and services. Children’s Charities focuses on funding one project per
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Pisgah’s Winchester, Miller named first-team All-State Ga. Sportswriters Association vote QB-receiver duo top honors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mount Pisgah Christian School football players Aaron Winchester and Ben Miller were named first team All-State by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. The seniors helped lead the Patriots to an 8-4 record and into the second round of the GHSA playoffs. Winchester was the first team quarterback after throwing for 1,955 yards and 25 touchdowns on the season. The Georgia State University commitment also rushed for another 1,210 yards and 14 scores.
Miller was used as both a running back and wide receiver for Pisgah, but was named first team as a receiver. He rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, while catching 51 passes for 807 yards and nine touchdowns.
Aaron Winchester threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also ran for 1,210 yards and 14 more TDs.
Ben Miller played running back and receiver for the Patriots. He led the team with 51 receptions.
Touchdown Club awards Spring adult softball league its Players of the Year registration begins Jan. 21 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The North Fulton Forsyth Touchdown Club held a banquet to honor its Players of the Year. Sam Crenshaw of WXIA-TV emceed the event and former Oakland Raider James West was the special guest speaker. The banquet was held at Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center. The NFFTD Club’s Players of the Year are as follows: Scott Richards North Georgia Falcons, Underclassman of the Year Junior running back Scott Richards compiled 1,680 yards during the 2014 season. He averaged 12.6 yards per carry and finished the season with 16 total touchdowns. Jeff Hooks Riverwood High School, Academic Player of the Year Jeff Hooks, a senior offensive lineman, has a 100.74 numeric grade point average and is ranked in the top 5 percent of his class. On the field, Hooks had 25 pancakes and was named offensive lineman of the week six times. Ryan Kopec Alpharetta HS, Special Teams Player of the Year AHS senior Ryan Kopec went 6-13 on field goal attempts this season with a long of 46 yards, was 37-44 on PATs and had 23 kickoff touchbacks. Kopec had 42 punts on the year averaging 35.1 yards per punt. Along with kick-
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ing, Kopec also returned 13 punts with one returned for a touchdown. Griffin Landrum South Forsyth HS, Lineman of the Year South Forsyth senior Griffin Landrum was graded 96 percent on the year with 94 pancakes. He was a two-time Lineman of the Week and AllRegion Offensive Lineman. He has offers from Army and Air Force. Sheldon Evans Roswell HS, Offensive Player of the Year Sheldon Evans, a sophomore for Roswell, had 274 carries for 1,908 yards on the season with 21 touchdowns. Evans also had 13 receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown. Evans was named 1st All-Region for 5-AAAAAA. Patrick Jasinski Blessed Trinity HS, Defensive Player of the Year Senior linebacker Patrick Jasinski made 437 tackles in the 2014 season. Jasinski also played on offense, earning 25 catches, 457 yards, and five touchdowns from his role as tight end. Quarte Sapp, Milton HS, Player of the Year Senior Linebacker Quarte Sapp had 114 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, five interceptions, six pass break-ups, a fumble recovery and safety. Sapp was named the Region
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Athletes interested in playing spring adult softball are invited to attend an organizational meeting hosted by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The meeting for the spring adult softball league will be held at the Central Park Recreation Center, located at 2300 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming. League registration will be held from Wednesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Feb. 13. Teams may register at the Central Park main office, located
Griffin Landrum of South Forsyth HS was named Lineman of the Year. 5-AAAAAA Defensive Player of the Year. Sapp has garnered interest from several major programs including Michigan State, Tennessee, Miami and Texas A&M. Jacob Nichols Alpharetta HS, Head Coach of the Year In his first season as AHS head coach, Nichols led the Raiders to a 9-0 record in region play and the school’s first-ever 10-win season. AHS became the No. 2-ranked defense in Georgia and No. 15-ranked team overall in class AAAAAA. – Joe Parker
at 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The registration cost, which includes game balls, will be $500 for each team. Forsyth County Parks and Recreation is offering multiple leagues including men’s church, men’s open and coed. All games will be played at the Central Park Adult Softball Complex. A coaches’ meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3 at the Central Park Recreation Center. The 2015 season is scheduled to begin March 9 and will culminate with a tournament. For more information, contact Jamie Martin at 770-7812215 or jnmartin@forsythco. com.
Spring adult basketball league registration begins Feb. 18 2015 basketball season begins March 24 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites athletes interested in playing spring adult basketball to attend an organizational meeting on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Central Park Recreation Center, 2300 Keith Bridge Road. League registration will begin Wednesday, February 18 and continue through March 6. Teams may register at the Central Park main office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The registration cost
is $375 for each team. A coaches meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Central Park Recreation Center. Parks and Recreation is offering men’s open competitive, men’s recreation and coed leagues. Games will be held on Tuesdays or Thursdays and will begin March 24. All games will be played at the Central Park Recreation Center. For more information, contact Jamie Martin at 770.781.2215 or jnmartin@ forsythco.com.
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Reagan Boulevard and asked what he was doing outside at such a time. Deputies noted Aponte’s left hand was bleeding, and he was wearing an Ogio brand polo shirt with the tag still attached and a backpack with The Graphic Edge logo on it. Deputies said Aponte mumbled something about bottles and his grandmother but could not offer more reasonable details. Other deputies checked the business and found broken glass and shirts with the same Ogio label inside. An employee of The Graphic Edge later confirmed the shirt and backpack Aponte had were missing from the store.
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Impersonators conduct roof scam CUMMING, Ga. — A woman allowed some “roofers” to do an inspection of her home, and they coincidentally found damage, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s incident report. A woman in the 5000 block of Catalpa Court told deputies she got an unexpected visit from two men in July 2014 who offered her a free roof inspection. She said she allowed them to go onto her roof, and, after completion, they said her shingles had been recalled. They said she had some hail damage, and she needed to replace the roof entirely. Later, the woman said she contacted her insurance company, and it sent out an inde-
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elor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and were commissioned to their current rank. Graduation and commissioning is the culmination of a four-year program. Navy Ensign Christopher W. Masters is the son of Matthew C. and Patricia R. Masters of Suwanee. He is a 2010 graduate of Heritage Academy in Sugar Hill. Marine 2nd Lt. Justin D. White is the son of Randall D. and Katherine White of Suwanee. He is a 2010 graduate of Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross.
FORT MEADE, Md. – Grant N. Miller, son of Suzanne M. Miller of Roswell and Alonzo R. Miller III of Mount Pleasant, S.C., was awarded a four-year Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a merit system based on test scores, academic achievement, leadership abilities and personal interviews. Scholarship recipients are members of the ROTC Corps of Cadets. Miller, a 2014 Roswell High School graduate, plans to attend The Citadel in South Carolina.
Press: Continued from Page 8 It causes you to stop and think about what you say and how you say it. Still, I am thankful we don’t have elected officials like Mr. Delauter. I like to think I have a good working relationship with our public officials. All this being said, let me spell out a few common misconceptions about being in the public eye. If you are an elected official, or work for a public entity, expect to be contacted and quoted for articles. If you are a member of the public and speak in a public forum (such as a council meeting), expect to be quoted. It’s
public and on the record. You cannot refuse to be quoted. If you contact the press about an issue and don’t want to give any information on the record, expect to have your information taken with a grain of salt. It’s easy to hide behind the press with false accusations. Similarly, if you say something “off the record,” expect it to stay that way. If you say something “on the record” – such as the public meeting – expect it to be used in an article. While there is a reasonable right to privacy, if you are in the public eye – either by choice or circumstance – expect me to at least ask for a comment. You don’t have to give one, but I have to ask. It’s my job and my duty.
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pendent inspector in October to give a second opinion. The inspector said there was damage to the roof, but it was man-made, possibly from the men that initially inspected the roof. The inspector said there is a scam going around where “roofers” offer free inspections and damage the roofs themselves so that they can do the repairs.
Thief hits employee, flees with items FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – An employee of Kroger, 5665 Atlanta Highway, told deputies Dec. 10 she was working the self-checkout lanes when a man came to a register to purchase a $350 gift card and two “Tracfones.”
forsythherald.com | Forsyth Herald | January 14, 2015 | 25 The employee said the man loaded $350 on an American Express gift card and paid with a credit card. She told the man she had to verify the man’s ID and credit card information, because that is store policy. The credit card number on the receipt didn’t match the number on the card itself, so she notified her supervisor. She said the man tried to grab back his cards, but the employee insisted they wait for the supervisor. That is when she said the man reached around her, striking her chest, and pushed her into a wall. Then, the man seized his ID, credit card, the “Tracfones” and $350 gift card, and left the store on foot. Deputies searched the parking lot for the suspect but were unable to locate him at the time.
Arrests: Continued from Page 3 ►► David Louis Vogel, 28, of
Marlow Drive, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 26 on Trammel Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Jennifer Nicole Owen, 21, of Sugar Hill was arrested Dec. 30 on Windermere Parkway in Cumming for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rhonda Lynn Duncan, 32, of Hill Street, Cumming, was arrested Dec. 30 on Lanier Beach South in Cumming for possession of marijuana and taillight violation. ►► John Robert Sisco, 68, of Walnut Mill Landing, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 1 on Highway 9 in Cumming for possession of marijuana and suspended license.
DEATH NOTICES Joseph Cerniglia, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away December 17, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Bobbie Elrod Cobb, 95, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Victor Collier, 40, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jeffrey Christopher Davis, 49, of Cumming, passed away. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Patsy A. Echols, 64,of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Maria Fraser, 82, of Roswell, passed away December 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Sylvia Friendship, 94, of Roswell, passed away December 19, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Thomas Hubeny, 48, of Roswell, passed away December 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Kevin Fredrick Kiser, 44, of Cumming passed away December 29, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Osvaldo Lopez, 83, of Cumming, passed away December 23, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Alwyn Mayers, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away December 22, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Janice Mitchell, 64, of Alpharetta, passed away December 25, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Edward Moszczenski, 96 of Alpharetta, passed away December 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Rev. William Mullinax, 69, of Cumming, passed away January 1, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Ricky Arthur Otwell, 55, of Cumming, passed away January 4, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Harriet Marva Reineke, 92, of Cumming, passed away January 5, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Richard Rosen, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away December 14, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Mastoureh Palali Savaheli, 78, of Johns Creek, passed away December 22, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Sylvia Silett, 100, of Johns Creek, passed away December 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Mary Tokarz, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away December 20, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Gwyn A. Watkins, 75, of Cumming, passed away January 5, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jo Ann White, 62, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Marian Jeanette Whitley, 86, of Forsyth County, passed away December 30, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
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Handyman
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Home Improvement
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Landscaping
Landscaping
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Lawn Care
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