Milton Herald - January 18, 2018

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Milton boys prevail in battle of rivals Milton boys basketball downed Roswell 76-62 on Jan. 13 in a continuation of the longest high school basketball series in North Fulton. Read more, Page 25.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was struck by two vehicles after leaving a MARTA bus in the minutes before dawn Jan. 11, police said.

Police said the woman attempted to cross North Point Parkway, south of Kimball Bridge Road shortly before 7 a.m. when she was struck by both a pickup truck and an SUV. It was still dark and raining at the time of the incident, and the drivers thought they had hit road debris, said Al-

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Restaurant employee suspected of theft MILTON, Ga. — An employee at an Alpharetta Zaxby’s allegedly used a credit card left at the restaurant by a customer to make online purchases.

In October, the victim left his credit card, which he shares with his wife, at the Zaxby’s located on Old Milton Parkway. The wife was notified by Chase Bank of suspicious transactions on the account.

Nine purchases totaling $128 had been made from Oct. 6-19.

The woman confirmed the charges were fraudulent and the expenses were refunded.

Earlier this month, the male victim was contacted by a friend who works at the Zaxby’s stating that an 18-year old employee at the restaurant had used the card for the PayPal purchases.

Milton police attempted to contact the alleged culprit but were only able to speak with his mother. She said she was unaware of the purchases but would let him know the police were looking for him. She said she would bring him to the police station if needed.

The man who gave the victims the name of the 18-year old then sent

pharetta Police Public Information Officer Jason Muenzer.

Both drivers stayed on scene to speak with investigators, and police said they currently aren’t seeking any charges.

The southbound lanes of North Point Parkway were closed for several hours while emergency responders worked on site.

The woman was later identified as 54-year-old Ramona Devore, of Jonesboro.

multiple text messages to the husband, asking why he would call the cops on a friend and that he “only spent $100.”

The victim took photos of the text messages and emailed them to police.

Man receives threats after meeting date MILTON, Ga. — A Milton resident contacted police after he received death threats following several dates with a woman he met through an online dating website.

The victim said he met a woman named Jeane on the Plenty of Fish website and that they had gone on three dates. Jeane told the man she is divorced or was going through the divorce process, according to the police report.

On Jan. 6, the two agreed to go on another date and met at the victim’s apartment. During the date, the man received multiple threatening text messages and a voicemail from an unknown number.

The text messages contained threats to kill the man, with the sender stating he was ready to spend the rest of his life in prison.

In the voicemail, the man can be heard saying, “I’m going to (expletive) kill you, I swear to God.” Jeane confirmed that the man’s voice was her husband’s, and he must have gotten the victim’s number by hacking her phone.

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end their relationship. Later, the man attempted to call Jeane to get her husband’s name, but she hung up when he began talking to her.

The victim said he was concerned for his safety and wanted to press charges.

Police were unable to find any information on the woman and advised the victim to contact police if he received any additional threatening calls or texts.

Drug bust yields 1,100 grams of weed JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek, Forsyth County and Milton law enforcement officers found over 1,100 grams of marijuana and THC products Jan. 5 after searching an Alpharetta home.

The officers also discovered 4.3 grams of psychedelic mushrooms.

The bust came as part of an investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff Department’s Narcotics Unit.

While searching the house, officers found an assault rifle as well as a Xanax pill, 40 grams of raw marijuana, 314 grams of marijuana edibles, 12 grams of THC wax and 735 grams of TCH paste, or “cannabutter.”

Nicholas Hull, 22, was arrested for weapons offense, marijuana manufacturing, marijuana possession with intent to distribute, possession of hallucinogens and possession of synthetic narcotic.

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Many people think of sunglasses as a summer accessory. However, while sunglasses may be stylish, they are not merely a fashion accessory, and they are not just meant to be worn in the summer. Studies show that sun exposure, regardless of the season, may increase the risk of developing cataracts, snow blindness, and growths on the eyes, including cancer. Therefore, it is important to protect your eyes from UV radiation year-round by wearing appropriate eye gear.

Protect Your Eyes This Winter

Even if you know you should be wearing sunglasses year-round, you may not think to grab a pair when it is cloudy outside, and it certainly is not the first thought most people have when there is snow on the ground. However, you should make protecting your eyes a priority no matter the weather. Exposure to UV radiation can be high even on cloudy days, and sun reflecting off snow can be especially harsh on your eyes.

The risk of UV damage is particularly high for skiers and snowboarders. If you plan on skiing or snowboarding this winter, you should take extra precautions for a couple of reasons. First, excessive exposure to UV light reflected off snow can damage the eye’s front surface called the cornea, which can lead to a variety of serious conditions. Second, exposure to UV radiation increases with elevation. We recommend that you check your sunglasses and ski goggles to make sure they contain proper UV protection.

It is important to realize that not all eyewear is made equally. When shopping for sunglasses, for example, you should consider the following factors.

• 100% UV Protection: Always look for the sticker or tag with the percent of UV protection on it, and choose a pair that blocks out 100% of UV rays. According to a 2014 study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, fewer than half of people buying sunglasses bother to check whether the lenses protect from ultraviolet light. This is bad news, because wearing sunglasses without UV protection is more dangerous than not wearing sunglasses at all. When you do not wear sunglasses, you are forced to squint, and your pupils constrict, which limits the light getting in and provides your eyes with at least some protection. When you wear sunglasses without UV protection, they shade your eyes, which causes your pupils to dilate, letting in significantly more harmful light than if you were to skip the sunglasses altogether.

• The Bigger the Better: The more coverage your sunglasses provide, the less exposure to harmful rays your eyes receive. For the best coverage, consider buying oversized or wraparound–style glasses, which help block out UV rays entering from the side.

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Kunz video takes mayor to task Councilman says Lockwood is not a ‘team player’

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — District 2, Post 2 Councilman Matt Kunz recently posted a video criticizing Mayor Joe Lockwood, stating that his actions disbanded a City Council that championed many of the city’s accomplishLOCKWOOD ments.

The video, posted to Kunz’s YouTube page on Jan. 6, was a response to Lockwood’s 2018 “look ahead” article published in the Milton Herald on Jan. 4.

In the video, Kunz says that Lockwood’s decision to endorse Laura Bentley over incumbent Bill Lusk and to campaign with Peyton Jamison for Karen Thurman’s seat went against the “team” of council members that had put into action many of the accomplishments Lockwood wrote of in the article.

“If we had done so many great things, why did the mayor sabotage the very team that helped make him look so good,” Kunz asks in the video.

“That is the difference between he and I,” Kunz said in the video. “He believes in politics, I believe in getting things done.”

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Matt Kunz recently posted a video titled “Matt Kunz with a hard question for Joe Lockwood” on his YouTube page. In the video, the councilman criticizes Lockwood for “sabotaging” the City Council.

In an interview with the Milton Herald, Kunz said he believes that as elected officials, the Council should challenge one another, his reasoning behind making the video.

“I believe that ideas are best when they are challenged, and we all represent ideas,” Kunz said. “I’m not going to sit there and let ideas go unchallenged. That includes not only solutions, but the behavior of elected officials.”

Kunz said his video was “just a question” to Lockwood.

“I think [Lockwood] said we had done so many great things, but I am displeasured with the fact he didn’t come for Bill [Lusk] and Karen [Thur-

man]’s final meeting,” he said. “I think it was highly political.”

Lockwood said he was absent at the Dec. 18 meeting because his son was graduating from the University of South Carolina at 3 p.m. that day. He also states that the “team” behind the city’s undertakings goes beyond sitting councilmembers.

“My looking ahead column was about recognizing the accomplishments of our city by a team that consists not only of the elected officials, but of dedicated city staff, board and commission members, dedicated volunteers and most importantly, citizens, not a select few individuals that council member Kunz refers to,” Lockwood said.

The mayor said it would be easy to “sit on the fence and take no position” regarding local campaigns, but a good leader puts the community first, and must make tough decisions on what they “truly believe is in the best interests of the citizens versus a select few.”

“Therefore, I endorsed a candidate that I honestly believed would represent our citizens and moving forward — which our citizens overwhelmingly confirmed — rather than play the politics Mr. Kunz references,” Lockwood said. “I will always put my principles, and the principles of our citizens at large, before any real or perceived privileges that any elected official may believe they are entitled to.”

Kunz said his video highlights his own values, which is to stand behind his beliefs and to task his fellow council members to “be better.”

“I respect the office the mayor holds but I believe there is a certain reverence you have to have for the office,” Kunz said. “We may differ, but that’s okay, let the people decide. But if [elected officials] aren’t challenged, how will the citizens know what their choices are?”

Crooked Creek Club sale falls through

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Triumph Golf has

pulled out of its bid to acquire Crooked Creek Club less than two weeks after selling Milton Country Club to the city.

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Jim Hearn, a founding partner of Triumph, said the firm was under contract to potentially purchase Crooked Creek, but “decided not to move forward.”

“After completing due diligence, [Crooked Creek] no longer met our acquisition parameters,” he said in an email. Hearn did not expound on that statement and did not disclose the price of the potential sale.

Despite what many residents believed, Triumph did not intend to use resources from the Milton Country Club sale to fund a renovation of Crooked Creek, Hearn said.

Triumph acquired Milton Country Club in late 2017 before selling the property to the city for $5 million.

The purchased was finalized on Dec. 29.

After completing due diligence, [Crooked Creek] no longer met our acquisition parameters.”

JIM HEARN A founding partner of Triumph

The Milton Herald contacted Crooked Creek Club but did not receive a response.

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Countywide transit proposal narrows to 4 options

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County residents have the opportunity in the coming weeks to add their voice for the future of local transit.

Four scenarios for the future of transit were presented Jan. 10 in Roswell in the first of the final series of open houses to gauge public interest and support.

Out of 40 original options presented 18 months ago, consultants have narrowed the list to four, based on public priorities, population density and employment density. Fourteen cities are participating in this joint effort.

“What’s interesting is that the priority order isn’t that different if you live in North Fulton or South Fulton,” said Kimley-Horn Urban Designer and Planner Eric Bosman. “People want faster, more reliable mobility. They want an alternative to sitting in their car on Ga. 400, or 285 or 85 and do that in a way that connects people to employment.

Those are the top two priorities.”

Planners looked at seven options for transportation, not just heavy rail or

Take the survey Residents are encouraged to view presentation materials on the options and take a survey for their preferences at fultoncountyga. gov/tmp-home. buses.

They also considered newer technology such as light rail, arterial rapid transit, bus rapid transit in special express lanes or along major corridors, and flex or microtransit.

The market-based scenario, which includes current and future work patterns, calls for heavy rail extending north along Ga. 400 from Sandy Springs to Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, and light rail along the northern portion of Ga. 285.

It would also include several bus rapid transit lines, including along Holcomb Bridge Road, and arterial rapid transit, including along Old Milton Parkway and Roswell Road. It’s what Bosman and his team recommends, if money were no object.

Heavy rail, however, averages as

much as $250 million per mile in cost, while light rail averages $150 million per mile.

The four models are based off of funding realities through a transit sales tax collected over 40 years.

The quarter-cent scenario in North Fulton calls for bus rapid transit along Ga. 400 to Old Milton and along Holcomb Bridge Road. The total estimated cost would be $2.4 billion.

There are two scenarios for funding from a half-cent sales tax, each with a total cost of $4.9 billion.

The heavy rail option would extend the MARTA rail service up Ga. 400 to Holcomb Bride and would continue from Holcomb Bridge to Old Milton with Bus Rapid Transit.

Such switches in transportation modes, Bosman cautioned, often loses riders.

The second half-cent scenario prioritizes bus rapid transit and arterial rapid transit with no heavy rail. It would increase connections along Ga. 400 to Old Milton, Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Road and Ga. 141.

A fourth option under consideration, dubbed the half-cent plus scenario,

is based on the half-cent option but includes all three modes of transportation: heavy rail, bus rapid transit and arterial rapid transit. This model would require a secondary funding source in addition to the half-cent transit sales tax and would cost a total of $7.5 billion.

Currently, primary funding for transit comes from taxes. The quarter-cent could begin as soon as spring 2019, while a half-cent sales tax couldn’t begin until 2022.

Roswell’s Director of Transportation Steve Acenbrak said he was impressed and excited about the number of participants at the meeting and their interest in the county’s future.

“There’s been a significant change in people’s attitude toward MARTA,” Acenbrak said. “If you went back several years ago, people would have said, ‘don’t even bother.’ But now, more and more people are walking and biking.

More people want these mobility options.”

The next open house in North Fulton will be held Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m. at the Atlanta Marriott on 5750 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.

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City unveils proposed Providence Park Master Plan Design resembles park before it closed in 2004

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Residents got their first look at the proposed Providence Park master plan last Tuesday in an ongoing effort to resurrect the park after it lay dormant for more than a decade.

The initial draft of the master plan is similar to what the 42-acre park was like before it was closed in 2004, including amenities such as zip lines and camping sites while still featuring trails and natural spaces.

“What folks may not remember is that as late as 2003, it was a very active park,” said Jim Cregge, Parks and Recreation director. “This proposed plan restores a lot of that with an additional amenity or two.”

As proposed, the site includes a restroom building, playground area, a performance area with a stage and a 6,500-square-foot nature center with outdoor gathering decks overlooking a lawn area and Providence Lake.

Rock climbing, a zip line station

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Residents got their first look at the initial draft of the Providence Park Master Plan last week. The proposal calls for amenities, such as campgrounds, rock climbing and water access while retaining the two current trails. and a campground area are also proposed. An elevated boardwalk over the lake would connect the two trails, and sections of the lake would be cordoned off for water access for paddle boats or kayaking. A covered deck on the lake, which can provide fishing opportuni-

ties, is also outlined.

Under the plan, Providence Road would be widened to 24-feet within the site. The parking lot would be expanded to accommodate 115 cars.

The proposal was dictated by public input during the initial master plan

meeting last September. The city also solicited information from focus groups and through emails.

During the first meeting, many residents stated they wanted to keep the park’s greenspace intact. While adding amenities, the city is still aiming to keep the park’s natural beauty, Cregge said.

Public comment is not closed, and Cregge says the initial plan is still “a work in progress.”

Discussions on the plan are set for the Jan. 18 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. The city is also looking to add the plan to the Feb. 12 City Council work session.

“We’re going to continue to listen to input from residents and our elected officials,” Cregge said. “Once we get to the point where we have a consensus between the city, residents and officials, we will move forward.”

Milton purchased Providence Park from Fulton County in 2015 for $4,200.

The site was closed in 2004 after chemicals were found in the soil, including 55-gallon drums containing unknown substances.

The park remained closed until November 2016.

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Major Milton road projects slated for upcoming year Projects will begin, be completed in 2018

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton and the Georgia Department of Transportation will look to address traffic concerns in the city this year with major intersections improvement projects. In all, eight major projects will either commence or be completed.

Three of the 2018 projects fall within the city’s Downtown Crabapple area.

Two new roundabouts in the region are scheduled to be completed this summer. The roundabouts will complete the Itaska Walk corridor which will connect Crabapple Road and Birmingham Highway in front of City Hall.

The roundabout at Crabapple Road and Crabapple Chase is currently under construction and is in the final stages of completion, according to the city’s transportation engineer, Sara Leaders.

Waterline and grading work is complete on the Birmingham Road roundabout, which is scheduled for completion in June. Leaders said there will be some continued lane closures, and if any detours are needed, advanced notice will be given.

Also in Crabapple, the city will complete the design of the northeast Crabapple connector, which includes a roundabout at Mayfield Road and Charlotte Drive while extending Charlotte Drive to Birmingham Highway.

The project is funded through TSPLOST. The approval of the final design, once completed, is slated for this fall.

Meanwhile, the city will begin right of way acquisition along the corridor.

The sidewalk construction project along Mayfield Road from Mid Broadwell Road to Charlotte Drive is still on schedule for completion in March.

Outside of Downtown Crabapple, the city will look to add more roundabouts to mitigate backups.

Milton will open bidding on the city-funded roundabout at Freemanville Road and Providence Road this spring.

Once completed, the intersection will feature a single lane roundabout similar to the one at Hopewell Road and Birmingham Road. There is no estimated time for project completion, but Leaders said similar projects take at least a year.

Milton will complete a traffic study this spring on the intersection of Arnold Mill Road and Green Road.

Often used as a cutthrough for those traveling westbound on Crabapple Road to Arnold Mill, the city will submit the study to GDOT to determine a concept for potential improvements.

Design concepts for the Hopewell Road, Bethany Bend and Bethany Way intersections are currently in the works.

The city is currently reviewing multiple concept plans to present to mitigate delays along the highly-trafficked intersections. Leaders said the city will present these plans at a public meeting this spring. The intersection improvements will be funded through TSPLOST. This summer, concept plans will also be viewed by residents for the intersections along Hopewell Road at Thompson Road and Hamby Road.

Milton will complete a traffic study this spring on the intersection of Arnold Mill Road and Green Road. Often used as a cut-through for those traveling westbound on Crabapple Road to Arnold Mill, the city will submit the study to GDOT to determine a concept for potential improvements.

The intersection at Morris Road and Webb Road will also be considered for possible enhancements. The project is currently in a design phase and the city is looking to incorporate a roundabout that utilizes the existing intersection footprint.

According to Leaders, the city will open the project for bidding this spring.

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As if language isn’t made up of a bunch of arbitrary rules.

Language is a tool. And we use tools, we don’t let tools use us. If our lawnmower or computer breaks or becomes outdated, we (usually) don’t keep using it forever inefficiently. We fix it or get a new one. Otherwise, it eventually dies on us.

Much in the same way, we keep “fixing” or adding to the English language.

The rise of the internet and technology has birthed a whole slew of new words and new meanings that have become necessary in everyday conversation to be understood.

Words that didn’t even exist a few decades ago, like “blog,” “google,” “mashup” and the increasingly popular “bitcoin,” are now mainstays in most people’s vocabulary. Likewise, words like “meme,” “spam” and “browser” have taken on new meanings in today’s culture that sometimes completely eclipse their original definition.

Or going even farther back, we can thank the French for “hotel,” “elite” and “debut,” and Shakespeare for “arch-villain,” “uncomfortable” and “swagger.”

Few people bat an eye when such words are added to the dictionary or are tweaked with a secondary meaning.

After all, it’s so much easier to just say “emoji” in a conversation instead of “small picture in an electronic message depicting x” or “that weird smiley face” every time. It’s just more accurate. It keeps everyone on the same page.

Yet, there’s always someone who gets up in arms about the addition of “cisgender,” “alt-right,” “dabbing,” or even “LOL” to the dictionary.

Somehow, these words are ruining the English language. They’re not “real” words.

But people are using them, and they need to be understood. That’s what the dictionary is for – to help define things, regardless of any political controversy that may surround them. (People can also quibble over how, exactly, a word is defined, but that’s a whole other conversation.)

Language evolves, and that’s OK. My favorite example is “literally.”

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not a problem Words that didn’t even exist a few decades ago, like “blog,” “google,” “mashup” and the increasingly popular “bitcoin,” are now mainstays in most people’s vocabulary.

Increasingly, people are using it as a metaphor or an intensifier instead of in a strict sense.

The student didn’t actually die when they said the test “literally” killed them, but it’s understood in popular context that the test was really difficult for them. That doesn’t mean they were using the word incorrectly.

It just has a secondary meaning now, similar to how a “crane” can be both a bird and a piece of heavy machinery.

These changes are a sign that the English language is living and adapting.

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Georgia school chief: Focus on child, not tests

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods is focusing on educating the entire child, not just concentrating on testing for the nearly two million students in public education in the state.

WOODS “That has to come first and foremost,” Woods said. “There needs to be a paradigm shift in how we address education. Everything used to always be about the test. At the end of the day, our conversation has to be about the child. That’s something I’m relentless at. We need to begin to work and fight for them to make sure we give them the very best education opportunity they can receive in Georgia.”

He spoke about testing and more at a recent media symposium on the state of public schools in Georgia.

“Since I came on board, standardized testing was kind of a big issue,” Woods said. “We over tested on high stakes exams and had an overempha-

sis on testing during instruction time.

Testing is a part of the process of education, but it is not the whole process of education. I looked at the purpose of why we test, how we test and how the test was used.”

In the future, the state will be pursuing flexibility testing, he said. To do that, he said a taskforce is being created to look at testing and to figure out what options are best for the state moving forward.

He doesn’t think testing should go completely away. Rather the focus should be on test quality instead of quantity.

Testing can be a good indicator of how the child is doing during the year, measure growth and allow teachers to address learning as it’s going on, he said.

“It’ll be an uphill struggle,” he said.

“As long as I’ve been in education, roughly 25 years, even as a student this end-of-the-year type testing has been the norm. I think we’ve reached the saturation point with that and hopefully will see the process move forward quickly.”

He suggests giving a diagnostic assessment to give feedback that’s useful.

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“We have students who struggle with education,” Woods said. “The challenge is to try to move all students at the same level and same time. A strong growth component will help that.”

But testing is still a good indication of performance. In Georgia, 61 schools have left the state’s priority and focus list in December 2017 and 74 left in April 2017.

Of the 104 schools on the turnaround-eligible list, 85 improved their College and Career Ready Performance Index score, with most seeing an increase by five points. Across the board those scores also increased.

For the sixth straight year, the state’s graduation rate is up and above 80 percent with 50 district’s topping 90 percent.

On the ACT, the state outperforms the nation in all content areas. For the SAT, the state tops the nation in reading and writing.

“I don’t take credit for this,” Woods said. “I see teachers, educators and community members coming together.

I give credit to those at the school level and our teachers spending time with these individuals.”

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Lindsay Resnick, 26, appeared in the Jan. 9 show, beating returning champion Brandon Brooks from Chicago and new contestant Matt Brannagan from Maryland.

“Winning my first game was a complete shock,” Resnick said. “I did not know the response to the Final Jeopardy! clue, so I had to make the best guess I could.”

When she saw what the contestant next to her had written, however, Resnick was able to make an educated guess thanks to her knowledge in history. She able to correctly answer “Letters written by this Roman recount the events of a natural disaster, like the death of his uncle, a famous scholar,” with “Who is Pliny?”

That answer netted her $3,001, making her total winnings almost double those of her competitors.

Resnick went on to a second round, but ultimately lost against Gilbert Collins, a new contestant from New Jersey.

Still, Resnick said, “I was so excited to have won a game and to be able to call myself a Jeopardy! champion.”

Resnick graduated from Centennial High School in 2009 and then went on to attend both Georgia Tech and Georgia State University. Both of her

degrees specialize in history. She now works as an archivist for the Breman Museum in Midtown and as a teen program coordinator for the Jewish Community Center in Dunwoody.

“My experience on Jeopardy! was the greatest of my life,” Resnick said. “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity.”

Resnick used to watch the show almost nightly, when she saw an ad to take a Jeopardy! online test.

She said she took the test “on a whim,” but a few months later, in April 2015, she was called in to audition in Savannah.

After the audition, she did not hear back until September 2017, when a producer asked her to appear on the show.

The next few months became a flurry of studying strategy and watching old Jeopardy! episodes.

“I was so out of practice,” Resnick said. “I had stopped watching the show for a while after graduating from grad school… The next month was incredibly hectic for me.”

But the whole experience has been incredibly enriching, she added. And her favorite part of the process was making new friends.

“All of us who stayed in the contestant hotel took a shuttle to the studio and bonded in cheering for each other and even competing against each other,” Resnick said. “I am so proud of all my new friends from Jeopardy! and so lucky to have gotten to know them.

We now keep in touch over a Facebook chat, and it is a lot of fun. I hope to see them again soon.”

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Milton parks and recreation awarded MILTON, Ga. — Milton captured three awards from the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association, the second straight year the city has been honored by the association.

Milton’s Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Cregge was honored with the District 7 Distinguished Professional Administrator of the Year award and the New Found Life Youth Football League — operating the Milton Steelers — was awarded the district and statelevel Volunteer of the Year awards through the GRPA. Jim Cregge, a long-time North Fulton resident and Milton’s parks and recreation director for more than five years, was nominated for the District 7 GRPA award by Mike Perry, his parks and recreation peer with the City of Sandy Springs. Perry’s nomination noted Cregge’s extensive work with North Fulton youth sports, dating back more than 20 years. During this time, Cregge coached 65 youth sports teams in baseball, softball, basketball and soccer and served as the Hopewell Youth Association president. Prior to joining Milton, Cregge served as a citizen appointee to the Alpharetta Recreation Commission where he played a role in securing a 10-year national accreditation award for the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department.

During Cregge’s tenure with the city of Milton, he has expanded sports programming, increased the number of annual program participants, and oversaw the $10 million dollar expansion and renovation of Bell Memorial Park.

It’s a similar passion and love of football that resulted in Tim and Natalie Lester of the NFL-YFL

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receiving both the district and state Volunteer of the Year award from GRPA. The Lesters and the NFL-YFL board members were honored for their dedication and commitment to the community and for their innovative efforts during the 2017 football season.

Following a decline in tackle football registrations for the 2016 season amid parental concerns over concussion safety and reported costs of participation, former professional football player Tim Lester developed a business plan that engaged sponsors to not only pro-

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Pictured (L to R): Milton Parks & Recreation Director Jim Cregge, NFL-YFL Board Member Allan Brock, Natalie Lester, and GRPA District 7 Commissioner 2017 Wayne Maddox.

vide the highest quality pads and helmets, but also provided free registration for all tackle participants.

According to city officials, the Milton Steelers’ new programming expanded and increased opportunities for the area’s lower and moderate income families that might not otherwise be able to participate due to overall costs or the costs associated with multiple children participating.

In 2016, the Milton Parks and Recreation Department was awarded the District 7 Agency of the Year in the 20,001-50,000 population category.

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Hotel, conference center at Avalon open for business $125 million project geared to attract conventions, events

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – If it is anything, the new Hotel at Avalon is a plush complement anchoring what has become one of Alpharetta’s biggest shopping and entertainment attractions.

The 330-room hotel and conference center opens this week with an eye to become the premiere hot spot for the Technology City of the South.

With all the opulence one can safely place inside a building and still call it “Southern,” the Hotel at Avalon already has created a stir. Bookings stretch into 2021, including in excess of 13,000 room reservations and 135 events scheduled.

The $112 million project is a partnership that includes Stormont Hospitality Group, Long Wharf Capital, North American Properties and the city, with assistance from the Development Authority of Fulton County and the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau. The conference center is a joint operation between the hotel and the Alpharetta Development Authority.

The hotel incorporates much of the best the South has come to offer, from its South City Kitchen to its lavish suites.

“We want you to feel like when you come in here, you’re in a Southern home,” said Stephanie Kannady, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing.

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The Hotel at Avalon lobby is brightly lit with white leather furnishings designed to welcome visitors. the traditional, with an arched, woodslat ceiling painted in haint blue – a treatment employed throughout the Old South to ward off evil spirits.

There are other subtle references to the area’s roots – the equestrian-themed drawings that adorn the walls, for example.

Still, the hotel holds firm to its billing as a key destination for business and pleasure, with all the amenities business travelers have come to rely on, including executive board rooms, business suites and fitness facilities.

There is also something for vacationers looking to spoil themselves, with plush carpeting, a grand pool and patio and a lobby that resembles a well-lit

lounge. The “front desk,” by the way, is anything but in the front. It is more toward the back of the lobby.

South City Kitchen, the fourth location for one of Atlanta’s premiere restaurants, will offer something unique to its Avalon restaurant – breakfast.

Executive chef David Gross said he plans to bring the elegant Southern fare associated with the other locations to Avalon. He said he also plans to focus on healthy, light fare with plenty of fresh, baby vegetables.

“It’s going to be great for the Northside,” he said.

Vajra Stratigos, one of the partners with Fifth Group Restaurants, which

owns South City Kitchen, said he plans to make the bar at his Avalon location a special drawing place all its own. He is keying on his bourbon selection, especially, providing customers with a special offering that has been casked in wine barrels. The result, he said, will provide a high-quality beverage with the hints of fruit from the barrels.

Adjoining the hotel is what the city hopes will put Alpharetta on the map for business travel.

The Alpharetta Conference Center offers 44,000 square feet of flexible event space, including 10,000 dedicated square feet of exhibit space.

Vanita Vaswani, director of group sales and events, said the facility can accommodate groups from as few as 10 to more than 3,000.

The main exhibition hall, Skelton Hall, measures over 10,000 square feet and is equipped with 100 rigging points on the ceiling to accommodate audio/ visual and other top-mounted displays.

Over to the side is the elliptical Hagood Reception Room, a 2,200-squarefoot space with walls covered in living plants. The room can hold as many as 326 for dinners and receptions.

Even more impressive, albeit less interestingly shaped, is the elegant Teasley Ballroom, which includes six salons and covers more than 10,000 square feet. More than half a dozen meeting and conference rooms dot the edges of the first floor.

A study commissioned by the city determined that a hotel/conference center would bring in almost $23.5 million in visitor spending, generating 545 jobs with more than $15.7 million in earnings and over $51.3 million in total economic output annually.

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Smile, you’re branded My personal quote-master, Mark Twain, once said: “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean GEOFF SMITH it.”

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com I’m often amazed at how thin the line really is between the two.

I just read an article by Maria Saporta in the Atlanta Business Chronicle about how the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is going to ask our congressmen to take a pledge. It will ask them to promise to “do no harm” to our state’s image.

If you did not know, Georgia is now one of the most admired states in the union for the economy we have created here.

If you don’t believe me, go to Lansing, Michigan, hang out at the bar Tavern and Tap across from the state capital and wait for the session to get out. It will fill up with legislators who will gush over how great our state is.

It has taken decades for Georgia to position itself as an economic powerhouse that has been named the best state to do business in.

With a few state races, some candidates are finding success in telling rural voters that they may sign a religious freedom bill.

According to the article, the Georgia Chamber seems to fear that a backlash from such a signing would be similar to what happened to North Carolina.

And that’s a big deal – especially with Amazon now looking between us and Philadelphia as the location for their HQ2.

Apart from state politics, the article got me to thinking about branding.

It has taken decades for Georgia to position itself as an economic powerhouse that has been named the best state to do business in.

With a few state races, some candidates are finding success in telling rural voters that they may sign a religious freedom bill.

While our state has spent decades building an admired economy, one mistake could tarnish our reputation overnight.

You don’t believe me? Just ask Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, or – and it truly kills me to say this, Charlie Rose.

I knew a guy who coaches in the same basketball league I coach in.

Everyone used to know him as the nicest, most put-together guy – kind of quiet, but always to the point.

Then we saw him on the court coaching a 5th-grade basketball game.

He was way more Bobby Knight at Indiana than Mark Richt at Georgia.

All of you Hoosiers fans might point out that Knight won three NCAA championships. While that’s true, I’m talking about a 5th-grade coach with no championships.

In the span of a week, the guy went from being put-together to always being a step away from coming un-glued.

Now, for the rest of us, it was probably a good thing that his coaching basketball flushed out that side of his personality.

But for him, it wasn’t good at all.

It would have been better had he ascribed to a phrase my engineer brother always said to me growing up: “It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt.”

I know a bunch of people who

would sour to the thought that what they do in their personal lives should have an effect in their professional lives. They are crying “phony!” I can hear them.

But that doesn’t change the fact that everyone around them has a perception of who they are. You can think the greatest thoughts in the world, but if you present them poorly – who will know?

It’s like the tree falling in the woods analogy.

I actually like branding. It requires effort and loyalty to an idea.

I’m always looking for the people who are shining lights on things for me to follow, rather than those who are constantly pointing out the darkness.

I don’t want to know how bad everything is.

I want to see how great it all can become.

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Think about this. You’re shopping in a retail store and you can’t find what you are looking for. You ask a sales clerk for help and they point you in the right direction.

You say “Thank You” to the sales clerk at which point they say “No Problem.” Apparently the sales clerk wanted you to know that you didn’t create a problem by asking them for help, as if doing so was a problem in the first place.

Instead of saying “You’re Welcome,” the sales clerk in this example missed an opportunity to deliver high quality service and actually created a bad experience.

If your small business deals with retail customers, train your staff to eliminate “No Problem” from their vocabulary. Teach them that the words “Thank You” or “It’s My Pleasure” are a much better response. Let them know that using “No Problem” as a response connotes a negative reply to the customer.

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Forsyth County considers setting building height restrictions

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is taking a deeper look into its building height requirements after adopting its Comprehensive Plan last summer.

The 2017-37 plan serves as the county’s long-term policy guide and strategy for future growth and development and identifies how the county and its residents would like to see Forsyth evolve over time. It includes guidance for future development, identifying priorities for the near future and a fiveyear action plan to set everything in motion.

The plan includes a community character map which creates a location-based vision for the county by defining appropriate growth and development policies. It includes 11 character

When the character areas were created, the idea behind them was to guide growth, not just the amount of growth but the character, scale and intensity.”

VANESSA BERNSTEIN-GOLDMAN Forsyth County Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development areas and 13 nodes that “respect and reflect each area’s unique role in the county based on its character, location and history.”

At its Jan. 9 work session, the County Commission heard from county Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development Vanessa Bernstein-Goldman.

She said the performance standard modification is based on a concept plan

of non-character areas and are tied to the location.

“When the character areas were created, the idea behind them was to guide growth, not just the amount of growth but the character, scale and intensity,” Bernstein-Goldman said. “In the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, we wanted to turn to the guide to see what’s appropriate for the areas of the county rather than have a countywide

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Convention and Visitors Bureau launches new, improved website ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new website reflecting Alpharetta’s innovative and tech savvy reputation.

“We are excited about the new design and feel of our website,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“We made sure we provided a new level of ease and confidence that our loyal customers expect while adding attractive new features to enhance our site so that we can continue to attract new audiences.”

The new website design and features will allow the Alpharetta CVB to continue to promote the city of Alpharetta as a destination of choice and has been developed with the latest destination marketing industry best practices. Users will find valuable tourism information and vivid imagery to both highlight key components of the community and showcase Alpharetta in an authentic and compelling way. The site instantly provides today’s travelers with all the relevant information they need to stay, eat, play, or meet in Alpharetta.

Every item on the website includes a map link that provides directions to the point of interest and works easily on mobile devices.

standard tied to each district.”

Currently, there is a performance standard table the county follows to determine building height requirements. If these changes progress, those requirements would be taken out and replaced with the suggestions. Many of the suggested height limits are on the “lower end,” but some preexisting buildings already exceed those suggestions.

The definition and limit of the building stories are something that will be looked at, she said.

There can be some variation across jurisdictions as to what constitutes a story. She said her staff will look into that element and come back with a draft.

If builders have a specific look that doesn’t necessarily fit the requirements, she said they can always ask for a variance.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Perimeter North Medical Associates in Alpharetta and Atlanta have welcomed a new board-certified and fellowship-trained endocrinologist.

Dr. Diana Denman, who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disorders of the glands and hormones in adult patients, will practice out of the NorthDR. DENMAN side Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400-A Old Milton Parkway, Suite 130. In addition, Denman will see patients at the Perimeter North Medical Associates Atlanta location, 960 Johnson Ferry Road N.E., Suite 300.

She is welcoming new patients at the Atlanta and Alpharetta offices. For information, visit pnfm.com or call 770-395-1130.

Roswell Inc’s Debra Ewing graduates from Georgia Academy ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Inc’s business development and outreach coordinator, Debra Ewing, graduated last month from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, a fourmonth program through the State of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs.

Created in 1993, the Academy provides training in the basics of ecoEWING nomic and community development, plus specialized segments on business recruitment and retention, tourism product development, downtown development, planning and other essentials for community success.

Ewing joins 10 other Academy graduates from Ful-

ton County this year: Chandra Farley, Emily Giordano, Robert Ross, Dawn Price, Robert Hughes, Sara Saxner, Lauren Price, Trudy Smith, Hattie PortisJones and Bianca Howard.

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Ashton Woods donates $94,000 to Suwanee children’s camp ATLANTA — On Dec. 20, Ashton Woods’ Atlanta division presented Camp Twin Lakes with a donation of over $94,000.

For more than 20 years, Camp Twin Lakes has provided life-changing camp experiences to thousands of Georgia’s children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other life challenges. The donation was achieved through Ashton Woods’ fourth annual Camp Twin Lakes Golf Tournament held Oct. 19 at Bear’s Best in Suwanee.

The amount raised will provide 171 children with the means to attend the camp and brings the total amount Ashton Woods has raised for Camp Twin Lakes in four years to more than $324,000.

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ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK

Jan. 22-31, enjoy this citywide event that encourages locals to try new dining options and invites new customers to the Roswell restaurant scene. Roswell Restaurant Week highlights the diverse culinary experiences Roswell has to offer with over 30 local restaurants to try. See all participating restaurants and their preix fixe menus online at roswellrw.com.

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EVENTS: AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza.

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

CPR CLASS

What: Participants must be at least 12 years old and Johns Creek residents.

The classes hold up to 20 people.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 and 11 a.m.

Where: 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT

What: Learn about Bitcoin, Forex and investing in real estate. Experts will be on hand to help you make decisions.

Price includes lunch.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Taylor Lodge, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek Cost: $35-$45 More info and registration: tinyurl.com/ ABSFinancialSummit

FREE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

What: Free tutoring provided by student volunteers throughout the year.

RSVP to attend.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

SELF LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE

What: Grow your self-love in 2018 with yoga and meditation. After class, everyone is invited to discuss positive body image.

When: Sunday, Jan. 21, 4-5:15 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: greyowlmb.com

VISION PLANNING WORKSHOP

What: Learn how to link the present with the future and how to move toward your vision. Bring a board and materials.

When: Friday, Jan. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $40 More info: greyowlmb.com

FULTON COUNTY TRANSIT MASTER PLAN

What: As part of a series of Fulton County meetings to inform the public and hear feedback about mass transit expansion options, officials and planners are coming to Alpharetta.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: This free class combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques of the Zumba Toning program.

When: Friday, Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

COOKING CLASS: KNIFE SKILLS

What: In this hands-on class, hone basic knife skills and practice the fundamental cuts. Dinner includes salsa, fajitas and a salad.

Complimentary wine and a free minitour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov. com

BOOK CLUB

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: TAMARA BOGGS

TAI CHI 8-STEP FORM

LIBRARY EVENTS:

What: Enjoy monthly book discussions with fellow readers. Light refreshments are served. The full 2018 reading list is online.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov What: 8-Step Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi promotes health and a sense of wellbeing.

When: Monday, Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

NEW PARTICIPANT MEET & GREET

What: Learn more about Park Place and the programs it offers. Enjoy a potluck lunch after the presentation.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: HARPETH RISING

What: Voted “Best Local Band in Nashville,” Harpeth Rising brings four classically-trained musicians to the stage and a new sound to the folk genre.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 3 and 8 p.m.

Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

What: Tamara Y. Boggs is a freelance visual artist residing in metro Atlanta whose mediums are acrylic and oil paint, graphite and charcoal.

When: Through Feb. 12, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ART WITH RHEA

What: Learn how to draw using graphite and colored pencils. Ages 8-13. Register in advance.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6747

MOCK SAT EXAM

What: Register for a free, full mock exam with detailed results.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP

What: Learn when you start taking Social Security, tax consequences if you work and take Social Security, and more.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-377-4941

“THE GIVER”

LOCAL AUTHOR STORYTIME: ALIZAH ANNE KAITE

“TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL”

COLLEGE ADMISIONS PROCESS

What: See a stage production of Lois Lowry’s classic book “The Giver.”

When: Jan. 13, 20, 23 and 27, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

What: Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney with a fresh and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent made her a Hollywood legend.

When: Jan. 11-28, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: get.org

NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

What: See the artworks of some of the best local high school art students.

When: Jan. 19-Feb. 2, all day Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Local author Alizah Anne Kaite will perform stories from her book “Filbert and Wally: Chattahoochee Daydreams.”

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-2:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org What: College Process Consulting will present a free overview for high school students and parents to navigate the college admissions process.

When: Sunday, Jan. 21, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

HEALTHY KIDS

What: Kids will learn about healthy habits with UGA Extension’s 4-H program. This month’s topic is Zoonosis.

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-408-5057

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COMMUNITY

Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. These Scouts all passed their Board of Review on Oct. 26 at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: • Zachary Tennessee of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a fire pit complete with four benches for St. James United Methodist Church.

• William Haygood of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and painting of a large map of the United States for Alpharetta Christian Academy.

• Gavin Moye of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of a large Children’s Story Board. He also replaced old signs and constructed of an herb garden at the Alpharetta Community Garden located at Wills Park.

• Nolan Waldschmidt of Troop 10 was sponsored

by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of an outdoor lunch area at Bridgeway Christian Academy, which included the design and construction of a privacy fence and garbage enclosures.

• Maanas Purushothapu of Troop 3143, sponsored

by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and building of a two-step riser for the Choir Room at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.

• John Moon of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns

SPECIAL

In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Zachary Tennessee, William Haygood, Gavin Moye and Nolan Waldschmidt. In the bottom row, from left, are Maanas Purushothapu, John Moon, Aditya Gunna and Ryan Bard.

Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of six picnic benches and the landscaping of an outdoor area for the Sugarloaf Korean Baptist Church.

• Aditya Gunna of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose

project was the design and construction of an informational Kiosk for the Big Creek Greenway.

• Ryan Bard of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the enhancement of Alpharetta Town Hall by landscaping and installing 14 signs for nature education.

SPORTS

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Milton rides fourth quarter momentum over Roswell Girls

Eagles down Hornets 76-62 in rivalry contest

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

MILTON, Ga. — They may no longer be in the same region, but emotions are always bound to be high when Roswell and Milton, rivals on the hardwoods since the 1950s, face off. Those emotions came to a fever pitch in the fourth quarter of Milton’s 76-62 victory on Saturday afternoon.

Milton held a 56-47 lead early in the final period when the Eagles forced a turnover, leading to a quick layup from Christian Wright in transition. Wright was fouled on the play, getting the home crowd on their feet. On Roswell’s subsequent possession, they turned the ball over again, and Evan Hurst put home a dunk while being fouled in the process.

Roswell (9-8, 2-3) called a timeout before Hurst’s free throw, the chants of the song “Kernkraft 400” filled the gym and Milton head coach Allen Whitehart pumped his fists with fervor as Eagles’ players surrounded Hurst with high fives.

After Hurst sank his free throw,

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Roswell’s Miles Herron defends the Eagles’ Christian Wright. Both players led their team in scoring, Wright scoring 24 and Herron netting 16.

Milton’s momentum swing set the tone for the remainder of the game.

Milton had led throughout but had been unable to pull away from Roswell who continually kept within striking distance. But the Eagles’ consecutive scores following turnovers shifted all the energy to the home team for good.

Wright had another standout performance Saturday, leading all scorers with 24 points. JP McGhee added 16

and Ulyric Linton netted 15.

Junior Miles Herron led the Hornets with 16 points, most of his output coming from off free throws. Herron was 12-13 from the line.

For Milton (9-8, 3-1), the win was their second straight after dropping four of five to start the new year.

Roswell’s loss was their third straight. They fell to Woodstock, 57-49, the night before facing Milton.

Roswell outlasted Milton, 47-40, to earn their third straight win Saturday.

The loss was Milton’s sixth straight.

In a back-and-forth contest, the lead changed hands multiple times in the second and third quarter with neither team holding a lead of more than five at any point. The game was tied 30-30 entering the final frame.

Milton’s Erin Foley hit her third 3-pointer of the game to give Milton the early edge in the fourth, but Roswell responded with two straight layups from senior Sophia Burke, who finished the game with 15 points.

With five minutes remaining, Milton’s Grace Armfield hit a three to give the Eagles a 38-37 edge, but it would be their final lead of the game.

Working from a 40-37 lead, Roswell held the ball for long possessions to wind down the clock. Free throws from both teams put the Hornets’ lead at 43-40 with 20 seconds left. Armfield missed a long 3-pointer and Roswell secured the rebound and the win.

Lindsay Pruitt scored 15 and added eight rebounds. Armfield led Milton with 13 points, five rebounds and three steals.

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Johns Creek’s swim and dive swept the Fulton County Championships on Jan. 10, winning the girls, boys and overall titles.

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Johns Creek swim and dive repeats as Fulton champs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORCROSS, Ga. — Johns Creek swim and dive team retained their title as Fulton County champions Jan. 10 at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center, sweeping both the boys’ and girls’ titles from a field of nine schools.

Johns Creek bested Alpharetta by 42 points for the boys’ title. Sophomore Ethan Davey finished 0.2 seconds ahead of Alpharetta freshmen Charles Lu in the 100-yard free and Adrian Iannamico won the 100-yard backstroke. Iannamico, Davey, Samuel Song and Davis Hsi won the 200-yard medley over Alpharetta by 1.6 seconds.

The girls’ team also won three events to power their first place win over Alpharetta and Cambridge. The Gladiator girls won by a 100-point margin. Tatum Smith won the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard fly.

Johns Creek’s 200-yard medley relay team, made up of Ryan Showfety, Addie Farrington, Tatum Smith and Julia Ford, set a meet record but finished second. Centennial’s team of Elly Deas, Katharine Ward, Tessa Sergile and Brianna Bender finished 0.04 seconds ahead of the Gladiators for the win.

The Gladiators’ 200-yard freestyle relay won behind strong performances from Smith, Farrington, Ford and Sydney Petrie.

Alpharetta placed second in both boys’ and girls’ competition. The Raiders swept the 100-yard breaststroke and stood atop the podium in the boys’ 50-yard freestyle.

Alpharetta freshman Nathan Jin won the boys’ 100-yard breaststroke while fellow freshman Alicia Henry captured the girls’ title. Senior Brandon Lu beat out Johns Creek’s Leon Grinberg by 0.34 seconds to win the 50-yard freestyle title.

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Johns Creek (893.5) Alpharetta (751.5) Cambridge (539) Centennial (503) Milton (496) Riverwood (365.5) Chattahoochee (359) Northview (208.5) North Springs (161)

Milton won six events in boys’ and girls’ competition with senior Raunak Khosla setting a meet record in the boys’ 100-yard fly. Kholsa also won the boys’ 200-yard individual medley. Along with James Dailey, Jack and Wilson Dubuois, Kholsa and Milton won the 200-yard freestyle relay. That same team won the boys’ 400-yard freestyle relay.

Dubois won the boys’ 500-yard freestyle ahead of Centennial’s Noland Deas. He also beat out Deas for the boys’ 200-yard freestyle title.

Centennial’s girls’ team captured wins in four events to place fourth overall. Senior Brianna Bender won the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard freestyle. Elly Deas won the 100-yard backstroke by over two seconds and joined Bender, Sergile and Madeline Singletary to win the girls’ 400-yard freestyle relay by six seconds over Johns Creek.

Cambridge sophomore Abigail Grottle secured the girls’ 200-yard freestyle title.

Fellow Cambridge Bear Turner Mignerey placed atop the podium in the boys’ 1-meter dive, 30 points ahead of Alpharetta’s Kevin Nyquist in second.

Johns Creek’s Tori Templet placed second and Abby Etter finished third in the girls’ 1-meter dive which was won

by Riverwood’s Haley Allen.

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SPORTS

Blessed Trinity boys remain undefeated in region Titans down White County 66-55

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity continued its region winning streak Friday night, beating White County at home, 66-55, in Region 7-AAAA play. The Titans have won nine straight region contests dating back to last season.

“White County is a well-coached team that plays really hard and has some really talented players,” head coach Patrick Hughes said. “We did enough to get it done.”

It was a strong night for BT’s offense which averaged 52 points per game entering Friday’s tilt. The Titans were led by junior Andy Swade who scored 22 points, including 16 in the first half before encountering foul trouble and sitting on the bench for much of the second half.

Ben Shappard netted 12, followed by CJ Abrams with 10 and Jax Bouknight with nine, including a 55-foot buzzer beater at the end of the second quarter.

“When we decided to run the offense and not settle early in possessions, I thought the offense looked great,”

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Junior Andy Swade led the Titans in scoring with 22 points.

The Titans are 3-0 in region play following their win over White County. They have won nine straight region games dating back to last season.

Hughes said. “We don’t want to just settle for the first look, we want to get a great look.”

The Titans’ offense got off to a quick start with an 11-2 run to open the game. Runs were a theme of the first three quarters, each team having momentum swings in and against their favor.

White County went on a 7-0 run to

pull within six later in the first, but BT created separation and held a 34-25 lead at the half.

White County opened the third by outscoring BT 8-2 to pull within three, but BT responded with an 8-0 run to reclaim a double-digit margin.

The Warriors closed the gap early in the fourth, but BT’s defense was able to take control under the boards to seal the win.

“Defensively we got pushed around

City of Milton PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will offer the following property for sale at auction beginning Monday, February 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. and the final auction ending Monday, February 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

Full property descriptions, as well as the bidding process, will be available through the City’s website’s home page at www.cityofmiltonga.us by following the link provided for www.GovDeals.com.

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a little inside and they got some offensive boards,” Hughes said. “But we showed some grit and tenacity down the stretch in keeping guys off the glass and knocking down free throws when it counted.”

Friday’s matchup was the first of a challenging stretch for the Titans. They will play 7A’s West Forsyth (7-9, 2-1) Saturday before a rematch of last year’s region title game with Marist (6-10, 2-1) on Tuesday.

With his team entering the region title rematch, Hughes said he is happy to be 3-0, but he knows that his team’s five remaining region contests are crucial.

“There’s only eight region games, so every one is important,” he said.

Girls While the boys continued their winning streak, the BT girls losing streak was extended to 10 games, which includes an 0-3 start in 7-AAAA play. The Titans were downed by White County, 50-29.

The Titans trailed by double-digits for much of the first half, and though a run in the third cut the lead to just four, White County pulled away again in the fourth.

The Titans were led in scoring by Emma Jacobs, and Katie Hynekamp who each netted seven points. Jacobs was 5-10 on free throws and had nine rebounds. Hynekamp was honored before the game for scoring her 1,000th career point against West Hall on Jan. 5.

Hynekamp’s sister, Erin, had four points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Jana Barden scored six with four rebounds.

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Man spammed with strange calls ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man reported Jan. 7 that he was being harassed by an unknown person after he received four strange calls back-to-back in the middle of the night. All of the calls were made to his cell phone.

The first caller said that the man, 58, had left a note on their vehicle be-

cause of a hit-and-run collision, which the man knew nothing about.

A few minutes later, the man received a second call from a restaurant in Plant City, Florida. The caller insisted that the man had just placed an order for Chinese food, even though he had been sleeping.

The third call, about 10 minutes later, came from Minnesota. The caller sounded afraid of the man and said that he had called her.

The last call was once again from the Florida restaurant.

None of the callers knew the man’s name, but they all had his number.

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Police advised the man to block the numbers.

Nearly $20K in jewelry reported stolen from home FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After returning from vacation, a family discovered more than $18,000 worth of jewelry stolen from their home.

The family arrived to their home off Georgetown Circle and found the house ransacked. The backdoor glass was broken. The homeowner said he doesn’t have an alarm system.

The items missing included a $6,200 Cartier watch, $5,000 Omega watch, $5,000 Baume Mercier watch, three gold earring sets for $900, two gold rings at $200, a $300 gold bracelet, various cash and earrings.

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Email resume w/ cvr ltr to Gabrielle.Beyer@ inp-e.com, reference job #TSC001 INP North America, Inc. seeks Gas Turbine I&C Commissioning Engineer for Alpharetta, GA office.

Req. Bach degree or equiv in Electrical Engineering or closely rel. field & 2 yrs exp. as commissioning engineer or similar position. Up to 50% domestic & int’l trvl req. Email resume w/ cvr ltr to Gabrielle.Beyer@ inp-e.com, reference job #GTCE001

Sales Mgr/Partner References required. No investment.

Unlimited income. 470-239-2525

MANAGER FOR SMALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Sports knowledge, strong computer skills, Word & Excel. Oversee fulfillment of website, retail & distributor orders.

Work with production group. Flexible/reduced hours first three quarters, required 40 hour weeks in 4th quarter. Light shipping. $15/hour to start, raise after 90 days. Resumes: customerservice@ homefields.com .

Case Worker: Full Time.

North Fulton Community Charities is seeking candidates for a Case Worker position to provide emergency assistance and prevention services for residents. The successful candidate will have excellent oral/written communication skills and experience working with a low income population.

BA &/or 5 yrs. experience required. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. NFCC requires background check, drug screen and e-Verify. Submit resume with salary requirements or pick up application & job descriptions at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or batherton@ nfcchelp.org

ROSWELL FANTASTIC DÉCOR SALE! Wedding Event Designer and Stylist Warehouse Liquidation Sale. Crystal, Linens, Mercury Glass, Pictures, Mirrors, Silk flowers, Lighting and Holiday Décor AMAZING PRICES Thursday-Saturday; 3000 Northfield Place, Suite 800. Call 770-296-8931 for hours and information

Part-time

Bargains

Auto Detail

NOW HIRING

Mammoth Detail Salon is offering part time and full time work positions for responsible, hard-working young men and women who are looking for a great workplace experience.

678-506-0011. Call to speak with a manager.

Note: $50 on-call shifts for part-time workers. www. mammothdetail.com

RECEPTIONIST DERMATOLOGY, in Alpharetta; Exit 10, GA 400. Job-share for multitasker, detail-oriented, with computer skills. E-fax resume: 888-239-8820

Sales Estate Sale

Building Supplies Pallets (2) approx.

200sf. total.

Each paver 6.5”x6.5”. DOT approved for sidewalks and driveways. $500.

770-992-8970 VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $250/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Furniture OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900.

770-753-4367 BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233

(3) $300.

FURNITURE GROUPING: Wicker sofas, end & coffee tables, 2 chairs. $150.

678-234-2987 M A P L E E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER, $300.

770-753-4367 OAK BUFFET: 3 drawer, 4 doors, 48”x33”. China and silver storage. Like new. $450. 770-772-1600 DINING TABLE: Stanley Pedestal. black, 70” round. 4 upholstered chairs, $1000.

770-681-3698 Antique Queen Anne Sofa - over 100 years old.

Excellent condition. Ask $1500 obo. 678-463-8421 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650. 770-380-6646 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400.

770-753-4367 CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700.

404-889-3233 DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233 BEIGE LAZY-BOY RECLINER, new. $700, originally $1099.

770-605-0399 BAR STOOLS, swivel seats & backs. Two 24”, one 29”, all wood construction; great condition! $15 each.

770-888-2790

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CADNET ADS

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continued from page 30 Announcement

INVITATION FOR BIDS North America Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta (NASSTA) is soliciting information from experienced residential contractors/ construction companies for construction of 4 parish homes. We will issue 100 % design construction documents along with RFPs to selected construction companies. To pre-qualify and receive RFP’s we request you to provide Experience Summary relevant experience and qualifications for projects that are comparable in complexity, size and function; and Name and References including contact information for recently completed projects.

List a minimum of three projects electronically to construction@templeofpeace.org By January 29, 2018 at 5pm. The engineer’s estimate of this project is in the range of $1.0 to $1.5 million.

Furniture NAUTICAL COFFEE TABLE, unique ship door $100. 678-234-2987

Musical Instruments

CHILDRENS’ TABLE, cherry Delta $90.

404-889-3233

PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654

Home Decor

Recreation

STAINLESS STEEL METAL ART Making custom stainless wall art signs.

Colors, fonts, sizes available. We have some ready-made. www.tristarstainless.net

SUNSEEKER RV/2900, 2008: 34,600 miles. $18,000. 425-299-8785 SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

404-889-3233

DUNE RACER (kids) $100. 404-889-3233

DURASPORT SPA: 3 person, octagonal shape, 210 gallons of water, runs on 110 or 220. 2 speed jets and lighted. 2-1/2 years old. $700, originally $2400. 770-781-8321

POLARIS Kids’ 4-Wheeler $100. 404-889-3233

Wanted to Buy

Miscellaneous

YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $100.

FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 MENS’ SIZE 52 shorts, bathing suits, pants, XXL shirts & Bayberry topcoat. $3 & up. 678-807-8716 STROLLERS 404-889-3233

$40.

C O N V E C T I O N MICROWAVE: Magic Chef. $45. 770-772-1600

Musical Instruments PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

LOOKING TO BUY OLD DOLLS including vintage & antique bisque, composition, vinyl, plastic, wooden, doll parts, clothing, accessories, and more! Please, no new porcelain dolls. All will be considered. Call 214-883-8216 (local number) RECORDS: LP’s. Pay cash, Rock & Roll.

Mojo Vinyl, Roswell 678-534-5042

Cemetery ROSWELL HISTORICAL CEMETERY 20x20 family plot. Email serious offers only to: sentdrab@comcast.net

Cemetery Greenlawn-Roswell Garden Fountain Lot 75D, grave spaces 1-4. $3995/lot. Value $5995/ lot. View by appointment, mcginnisd07@gmail.com

Cleaning Services

Drywall

Handyman

Haulers

Lawn Care

THE MAGIC BROOM CLEANING SERVICE EXPERT INSURED CLEANING YOU CAN TRUST! Schedule today! $20 off first service. 770378-8290. F@cleanbroom (Facebook)

NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

Kitchen & Bath:

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Lawn mowing/landscape.

Mulch & Pine-straw Installation.

Licensed/ Insured/free est. Call or text: 678-727-6850 www. gagreenworks.com

GREENLAWN ROSWELL Beautiful, sought-after location next to lake with fountain. Adjacent to marble/stone bench.

Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”.

Lot 2-B, Space 4. $5700.

Motivated!

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ESTATE HOME CLEAN UP Divorcing? Loved one going into senior care?

Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items. Debris clean-up, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing. Loving Hands

by JW and Company Inc. 678-463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com

ARLINGTON 2 premium spaces, prestigious Pine Hill. #184-C, 1 & 2. Valued at $19,800, sacrifice $9000/ both. 770-886-6988

REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500.

Many local references.

Call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-914-2576.

Greenlawn/Roswell 2 lots. Crucifiction Section, 75-D, lots 3 & 4. $9000 each. 404-379-0220 ARLINGTON Sandy Springs. 1 lot, Section Masonic 12-D. $2500. 770-367-8398

Instruction Classes ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES . $15-$45/ class. Windows, Excel, e-bay, photo editing, Microsoft Word, internet, e-mail etc.

Roswell Adult Recreation Center 770-641-3950. http:// w w w. r o s w e l l a l c . o r g / rscalendar.htm

Personal Services Eldercare YOUR HOME: Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/ hour.Verifiable references.

20+ years experience.

Transportation.

Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking.

No pets.

4 7 0 - 7 7 9 - 4 7 2 3 / 470-545-1910 FRAME YOUR AD Ask your classified sales rep how you can enhance your ad with a BORDER. 770-442-3278

Driveway

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753

Flooring Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds.

Carpet wrinkles removed! Call today for estimate!

706-429-4453 PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. 20 years experience. Call Mike.

678-986-4833 RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates!

770-605-0340

RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced.

770-769-5498

Handyman ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows.

Excellent References.

404-895-0260

Need work done on your home?

Call the Experts in the SERVICE DIRECTORY

Home Improvement Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring.

Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Landscaping

Painters J&J PAINTING OF GEORGIA Trusted-Family Owned.

20+ Years Experience.

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FREE ESTIMATES! A+ BBB Rating. 770-715-5322.

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Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services

RAS Landscape Design Installation A full service landscape company capable of doing your job.

25+ years experience. Ralph 678-898-7237

JJ Tree Cutting Services.

Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770-630-6672. Licensed and insured. jjtreecutting@ gmail.com

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Thanks for reading the classifieds

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3070 Birchdale Drive A L P H A R E T TA , G E O R G I A 3 0 0 0 4

A stunning, new, farmhouse-style home in coveted Oakmont at Crabapple, infused with urban-chic touches and close to award-winning schools.

Your Milton Resident Expert.

MICHELE GALLAGHER

4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, FMLS 5950535

Offered for $484,900

c. 678.910.4310 o. 770.442.7300 michele@atlantafinehomes.com atlantafinehomes.com | sothebysrealty.com

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