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Roswell man among those charged ATLANTA – Three current Georgia Department of Corrections inmates and 14 others have been charged federally for their roles in a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy operating from within prison walls. A Roswell man was also charged in connection with the crime. Inmates across several prisons are accused of directing and managing the activities of brokers, distributers and runners out-

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Katy Jo Watkins, 33, of Duluth, was

arrested Dec. 20 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no headlights. ►► Danian Jahmar Thomas, 32, of Snellville, was arrested Dec. 20 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Jose Luis Hernandez, 31, of Lake Union Hill Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 24 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane, too fast for conditions and no license.

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Lost: set of gold teeth ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Lithonia resident

side of prison via the use of contraband cellular telephones. The inmates are accused of coordinating illegal drug transactions and controlling and managing the distribution of illegal narcotics throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area and the southeast region of the United States. Among those charged was Troy Oneal Watkins, 46, of Roswell. He faces charges of conspiring to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. “Once again, inmates have gained

access to contraband cellular telephones and used them to organize and manage an extensive criminal enterprise from inside prison,” said U.S. Attorney John Horn. “This indictment alleges that these inmates capitalized on their near-unfettered access to cell phones to not only continue their criminal activities, but to direct the criminal activities of others outside of prison. It makes no sense that, where prison is supposed to remove criminals from our community and rehabilitate them, the inmates continue to victimize society from behind prison bars.”

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Ground, was arrested Dec. 23 on Freemanville Road in Milton for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign. ►► Anthony Leroy Simpson, 23, of Oxbo Road, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 20 on Ga. 9 in Roswell for DUI. ►► Cynthia L. Hickson, 52, of Decatur, was arrested Nov. 21 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, following too close, hit and run and possession of a controlled substance. ►► Brendan Louis Gellerstein, 23, of Norcross, was arrested Nov. 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Dionyah Gabriel Jordan, 28, of Holcombs Pond Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Lee C. Haggins, 27, of Sandy Springs, was arrested Nov. 25 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. is asking people to keep an eye out for his lost gold teeth. The victim told police he was with fellow employees Jan. 7 getting lunch. Before eating lunch, he took out his eight gold teeth – which covered his top and bottom front teeth – and placed them in a bag that he hid in the rear cushion of the company van. When he finished eating lunch, the victim could not locate the teeth in the van. The teeth are valued at $1,200.

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Valley Way, Johns Creek, was arrested Dec. 23 on Taylor Road in Johns Creek for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, speeding and obstruction of an officer. ►► Robert Alexander Salomone, 23, of North Park Lane, Milton, was arrested Dec. 25 on Hopewell Plantation Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Briana Renae Fairley, 25, of Gran Court, Roswell, was arrested Nov. 24 on Chads Ford Way in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Shemariah Danielle Rodrigues, 24, of Norcross, was arrested Nov. 21 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Coin theft suspected ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta resident suspected his son of stealing $20,000 in rare coins from his home Dec. 28. The victim told police he kept his coins in a briefcase and that twothirds of the collection was missing. The son allegedly admitted to taking the

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Can Astigmatism be Corrected at the Same Time as Cataract Surgery? By Cameron Johnson, M.D.

What is astigmatism? Astigmatism occurs when the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye, or the lens inside the eye have different amounts of focusing power vertically and horizontally. Ideally, the cornea is sphere shaped, like a baseball, and images are focused on a single spot resulting in clear vision. If the cornea has an oblong shape, like a football, images Cameron Johnson, M.D. are focused on 2 different spots resulting Cataract & Refractive Surgeon in blurry vision.

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How does cataract surgery affect astigmatism? When a cataract, the natural human lens that has gotten cloudy, is removed during cataract surgery and replaced with a clear artificial lens, all of the astigmatism arising from the lens is also removed. The astigmatism that remains is caused by the oblong shape of the cornea. If patients have significant untreated astigmatism after cataract surgery, the uncorrected vision is blurry, and the patient will require glasses to correct the astigmatism and get clear vision. How can astigmatism be corrected at the time of cataract surgery? Fortunately, there are now options available to surgically correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. The process starts by measuring the amount and location of astigmatism in the cornea during the cataract evaluation. Often this is performed with more than one device to improve accuracy. The most reliable way to correct moderate or high astigmatism during cataract is with a special “toric intraocular lens” that corrects astigmatism inside the eye. The amount of astigmatism to be corrected is calculated using the preoperative measurements. The artificial lens is orientated during surgery to line up with the steepest part of the cornea, so that it cancels out the astigmatism of the cornea and results in clear vision. Patients corrected for the distance will still require reading glasses for near vision. For some patients, correcting one eye for closer vision is a way to reduce dependence on reading glasses as well. Your eye doctor can help you determine if this would be a good choice for you. Another method for correcting lower amounts of astigmatism during cataract surgery is by “limbal relaxing incisions.” In this procedure, arc shaped incisions are created in the peripheral cornea which relax (or flatten) the steepest part of the cornea. This results in a cornea that is more sphere shaped, correcting astigmatism. There are different methods for creating these incisions. One method that works well is using a diamond knife. A more recent innovation involves using a laser to create these incisions, which results in greater precision. Limbal relaxing incisions are good at reducing low amounts of astigmatism, but toric intraocular lens are better at reducing higher amounts of astigmatism. Some patients may have so much astigmatism that they required both methods. Discuss with your eye doctor if you would benefit from astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery.

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Resident sues to remove Wood from office Alleges mayor violates Roswell law By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell resident has filed a lawsuit against longtime Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, claiming he is violating the law by staying in office. Michael Litten, a one-time supporter of Wood, filed the suit, claiming Roswell law forbids mayors from serving more than three terms in office. Wood is now in his fifth term. He will serve 20 years as chief executive by the time his term is up in 2017. When added to his predecessor’s three decades in office, that means Roswell will have had just two mayors for the past half-century. In 2010, the state legislature approved a law limiting the terms a Roswell mayor can run for. The state legislation – HB 1299 – says “no person who has been elected to three or more four-year terms of office as mayor shall be eligible for election to the office of mayor.” This only applies to Roswell. Minutes from meetings at the time suggest the term limits were to take effect going forward, not retroactively, however the law itself does not clarify

this. Wood said he would not comment on pending litigation and deferred to Roswell City Attorney David Davidson. Davidson could not be reached before deadline, but has told other media WOOD the city does not comment on pending litigation. Wood came to prominence when he ran in 1997 against Roswell Mayor “Pug” Mabry, who had been in office since 1967. Wood won the mayor’s seat in part by championing term limits. Wood is now in his fifth term, having been reelected in 2013. His current term expires in 2017. “We were so fired up to unseat Pug, who was in there forever,” said Litton of Wood’s first campaign. “Jere ran on two platforms – stop the sprawl and term limits and he won. We were all excited.” When Wood announced his candidacy for a third term in 2005, Litten said he “felt betrayed.” Litten chose to run against Wood in a busy field for the office. Wood eventually won re-election. “I believe incumbency is one of the roots of evil in our political system,” Litten said. “I can’t stand career politi-

I believe incumbency is one of the roots of evil in our political system, ... I can’t stand career politicians.” MICHAEL LITTEN Roswell Resident

cians.” He said that there were almost 100,000 residents in Roswell, many of whom would make good mayors. Incumbents discourage these people from running, he said. When Litten found out about the term limit law, he chose to sue Wood to remove him from office. Litten’s lawsuit will come before a judge who will determine if it should progress or not.

Families displaced after house fire Portion of Ga. 9 closed to battle blaze By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Twelve people are without a home after their home burned down Jan. 14. According to Milton Deputy Fire Chief Mark Stephens, the home at 3265 Ga. 9, across the street from the Crooked Creek neighborhood, caught fire about 7:50 p.m. Fire crews from Milton and Alpharetta arrived and the fire was extinguished within an hour, Stephens said. The home sustained heavy fire damage on the interior. Milton crews remained on scene all night for fire watch and scene security. Throughout the fire, four fire engines were on scene, with traffic on Ga. impacted for a portion of the operation. Alpharetta sent two fire engines and one battalion chief. Milton sent two engines, a ladder truck, a rescue truck,

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Two families were displaced Jan. 14 after their Ga. 9 home was damaged by fire. a battalion chief and two fire investigators to event. Twelve people – two families with children as young as 1 month old – were displaced by the fire. They were assisted by the Red Cross, Stephens said.

A family cat was missing over the night, but was found the following morning unharmed. There were no injuries. “The fire cause is still under investigation but was accidental in nature,” Stephens said.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 coins and pawning them. The stolen coins include a $10 gold piece from 1901 valued at $1,000, and a binder full of Morgan silver dollars.’

Thief hits Sprint store MILTON, Ga. – Someone walked into the Sprint store on Windward Parkway in the middle of the day Jan. 8, filled a bag with goods and walked out before he could be stopped, police say. According to store employees, a man in his early 20s entered the store carrying a bag. He went through the store, placing items in his bag while employees were busy helping customers. When a customer noticed what was happening, employees were alerted but the suspect fled. The store claims the man took several Bluetooth sets, cell phone covers and a set of headphones, all valued at $600.

With friends like this, who needs enemies? ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta woman reported Jan. 2 that she was robbed by an associate she had given a

ride to. According to police, the victim called 911 from Haynes Bridge Road about 5 a.m. She said she, a friend and an associate of her friend were all driving north on Ga. 400. The victim said the associate would not tell her where he wanted to be dropped off. Eventually, they ended up on Kimball Bridge Road. The associate got out and, according to the victim, grabbed her purse and started walking away. He took items out of the purse as he went, ending up with two credit cards. Police took out warrants for theft by taking.

Fake money lands man in jail ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An East Point man was arrested Dec. 24 for allegedly trying to use fake currency at local Von Maur stores. Police said the Von Maur store in Dunwoody put nearby stores on the alert for Kenneth Swinson, 50, of East Point, for allegedly passing fake currency. The Alpharetta store located Swinson when he entered the store and tried to return merchandise for a refund. He was with another man who was suspected in also using fake money at Von Maur the day before. Swinson was stopped by police and they allegedly found on him two fake $50 bills. He was arrested for forgery.

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Alpharetta Toastmasters host speech contest ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Toastmasters will hold its International Speech and Table Topics contest Jan. 27 at the Kroger on Windward Parkway, 12870 Ga. 9, Alpharetta. It will be on the second floor employee training room. The contest will begin at 7:15 p.m. and conclude around 8:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and watch the contest unfold. Participants will be members of the club who are competing to display the skills they have learned as members in the Toastmasters organization. An International Speech is a 5-7 minute original speech chosen by the contestant and designed to appeal to a vast audience. The first place winner of this contest will proceed to the Area level contests and if their winning record continues they move to the Division, then District level contests with a chance to then compete at an International level. The Table Topics Contest is an opportunity for contestants to respond for 2 minutes to an impromptu question presented to them. This

If you go What: Alpharetta Toastmasters International When: Jan. 27, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. Where: Kroger, 12870 Ga. 9, Alpharetta (second floor) More Info: alpharettaclub.toastmastersclubs.org

requires the contestant to organize their thoughts quickly and deliver an eloquent short speech. The mission of Alpharetta Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more information visit the club website at http://alpharettaclub.toastmastersclubs.org. —Jonathan Copsey

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MILTON, Ga. – Someone is going doorto-door around town pretending to be with the city of Milton. According to the city, this is a scam. The Milton Police Department said they received information Jan. 12 about someone claiming to be city staff and telling homeowners the city wants to check their water. They are aggressive, knocking on doors until someone answers and not taking “no” as an answer. Milton Police Lt. Charles Barstow said no one with the city of Milton

should be checking water, since that is a Fulton County function. Milton does have a solicitation law on the books, Barstow said. Anyone selling door-to-door has to file with the city and receive a permit. Nonprofits and religious groups are exempt from this restriction. Also, neighborhoods with “No solicitation” signs can forbid those permitted from selling their wares. This does not apply to exempt groups. Police urge anyone confronted by scammers to call 911.

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Previous Founders Award recipients Don Blaine and Paul Barrow, left, and Bob O’Hagan, right, present the 2015 Windward Association of Retired Men (WARM) Founders Award to Chuck Zetterstrom, second from right, for his many years of outstanding leadership and service to the community.

epitomizes the spirit of WARM with his active community service, his long term as Treasurer and his faithful attendance,” O’Hagan said. “Dedicated, hardworking and always cheerful, Chuck has helped make the organization such a pleasure for the rest of us. We are proud to recognize his service to WARM.” In accepting the award, Zetterstrom said, “WARM is a remarkable group of men committed to helping the Windward Community and the City of Alpharetta. It has provided me with friendships and the opportunity to serve. Membership has certainly been a highlight of my retirement.” Zetterstrom attended Loyola University and spent four years as an Electronics Technician in the US Navy before spending a career working around the world in a variety of technical positions. He retired in 2002. —Jonathan Copsey

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LETTER TO EDITOR:

Resident responds to MARTA letter I read with interest, the article written by State Sen. John Albers concerning the extension of MARTA north toward Alpharetta and beyond (Jan. 15 issue). This article displays a common tactic among advocates for or against a particular issue: Take an opposing opinion, call it a “red herring,” thereby making it so and then, with this pejorative label, dismiss it. I have never read anything that indicates that members of the millennial generation will never own a car. I have read that a large number of people in this generation are seeking places to live where they have easy access to public transportation, thus minimizing the need to have cars to go everywhere. The figure that they account for 27 percent of all new car sales doesn’t indicate what percentage of the millennials that move to North Fulton are buying cars compared to those of other generations. I was not aware that Mercedes-Benz supplies cars to all employees. That is generous indeed. I suspect that many of their workers and those that work for suppliers are not given new cars and many do depend upon the MARTA to get around. I have never heard or read anything that claims that businesses need to have heavy rail transit in order to survive. Perhaps the senator could provide some evidence for this dubious claim. I also wish that the senator could indicate where he read the article that compared quality of life to the number of miles of heavy rail. That would also be news to me and many others. His ultimate red herring was the Twitter poll. It beats me why he would be riled up about such silly “journalism” — but remember that it is easy to build this up and then knock it down. Sen. Albers ends his piece by stating, “Expanding a heavy rail line is not operationally, financially or logistically feasible.” He cites no figures that would prove this and there are apparently a number of legislators that would take issue with this. Instead, we are supposed to add additional lanes to Ga. 400 and then add express bus service. I drive Ga. 400 often in and out of peak times. What happens when construction crews rip up the highway to add more lanes? What “fraction of the cost” of heavy rail is this this going to be? Of course, the senator doesn’t say and perhaps he doesn’t know. The widening of Ga. 400 would take years, be extremely costly and have great impact on the traffic that uses the road. The senator apparently isn’t concerned about the increasing pollution, the increasing accidents and increasing insurance rates that come with more roads. Also, make no mistake — you cannot just devote an existing lane to express buses because of the havoc it would cause in the other lanes. That is just common sense. That red herring isn’t going to go away so easily. I read in the AJC that one legislator reacted to the reluctance to consider more public transportation by saying that you cannot just pave your way out of traffic problems. Try Los Angeles or Chicago or New York, for example. One thing that expanding MARTA north would do is to increase traffic around the new stations. That problem can be solved a lot more cheaply than building 15 miles of express bus lanes. Oh, by the way, Sen. Albers never indicated whether he drives or is driven on Ga. 400 during peak hours. I drive it regularly and would love to be able to take MARTA toward downtown from a station near Johns Creek, where I live. As it is, I fight the traffic on Ga. 400 to get to the MARTA station at North Springs, then hop on the train and I am soon downtown. Jay Siegel, Johns Creek

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A lesson in Internet etiquette This may be because of my age, but I assumed the unspoken rules of the Internet were common knowledge. Things like don’t post your address, phone number, potentially embarrassing photos or anything you wouldn’t want your grandma to see. I also thought people who surf the Web KATHLEEN STURGEON most realize anything they put out Reporter there in cyberspace, including kathleen@appenmediagroup.com anything posted on their own private social media accounts, isn’t really private, per se. That’s why I was taken aback when I heard about the former Johns Creek High School teacher who resigned in early January after criticizing one of her students on Facebook. I thought, “No, surely this can’t be true. Doesn’t she know better?” Whether she did or not is something we simply don’t know at this point. But what we do — or should — know is that no teacher, even one forced to stay hours late on the Friday before a holiday break, should post a Facebook rant filled with expletives and derogatory comments about a student. One of the worst posts in my opinion was where the Latin teacher allegedly wrote “your life is tragic. Everything about you is tragic. I want to be sad for you, but at the end of the day, we’re all better now that you’re not around.” These horrible statements came from a person that student was supposed to trust, but instead she made fun of him for things beyond his control. And she did it on Facebook where her words had made their way to her employer and, probably, most of the parents, staff and students at JCHS.

I’ll give her benefit of the doubt only in that she was probably annoyed because it was the last day before winter break and she wanted to go home and the student was running very late. But that does not give her an excuse to post what she did. I’m sure, if she’s friends with any of her colleagues, it was easy to figure out which student she was talking about. In college, I had the fact drilled into my brain that anything you put online can and will be traced back to you. We were told that even if your profile is “private,” a lot of employers have the ability to break through that to see what you deem appropriate to post. I listened to lecture after lecture on not putting up any photos involving alcohol (if you ever take a photo with me and alcohol is present I usually ask for the alcohol to be hidden), not using profanity and never badmouthing your employer. I learned to just assume that anything bad said online about another person will eventually get back to them. I knew people who countered that it was “their personal profile” so they should be able to say and post whatever they want on it. That simply isn’t true. Once it’s online, it’s pretty much public information. That’s why so many parents are cautious about what baby photos or status updates they put out there. Being online can be fun and I’ll be the first to admit I probably am addicted to my phone and social media, like most people my age. But now that we live in a technological and easily accessible world, we can’t forget the basic rules we were raised on, like “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” And just like remembering the golden rule, we must also remember to think before we speak, or type and post in this case.

Powerball leads to power-craze I have never seen the nation so worked up and optimistic about anything as with the recent Powerball craze. With a jackpot larger than most countries’ annual budgets, the Powerball eclipsed just about everything newswise in the nation for about two JONATHAN COPSEY weeks. Everywhere you looked Editor there were tips on how to pick jonathan@appenmediagroup.com lucky numbers, mathematical formulae sure to win, the dangers and legal pitfalls of winning and even actual winners saying alternately how great it is to win and how bad it can be. Everyone was fantasizing about being a millionaire. I’m sure the most-asked question that week was, “What will you do if you win?” Truly, it goes along with the idea that we, Americans, are just “temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” We love a good investment, and a few bucks for potentially millions (or billions!) is too good a chance to pass up. The cynic might just believe it’s only the poor who get caught up in the

hysteria, but no. Stories came in over the past few weeks of Buckhead families sending their maids out to get tickets armed with $100 bills. You can never be too rich to play the lottery, apparently. We in the office had our own pool for tickets (we won $8!). Even we cynical news types were not immune from the hope that we could all be millionaires with only a slight investment. We were not alone. Crowds of people lined up at gas stations and grocery stores to play their odds. Favorite numbers, lucky charms and more came into play. In line to get my own ticket, I saw one man who kept some change in an old soda can. I’m sure there is a story behind it. When he ordered his numbers for his Powerball, he rattled the can to eke out some magic juju. He may have won something, but not the jackpot, so how powerful was that juju anyway? We all have lucky talismans or dances or thoughts we believe can help us in a time of desire. Of course it makes sense – we all want to be winners. Losing is for losers. Which is why I think we can all dislike those jerks who won.

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Community provides input on next school leader By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroupcom ATLANTA — Based on the results of a recent community survey, the next Fulton County Schools superintendent should have an education background, be a visionary – and visible – leader, as well as a good decision maker with excellent communication skills. A tall order, but one the Fulton Board of Education will consider as it looks to hire a permanent superintendent for the 96,000-student district by the end of the current school year. “Hiring the superintendent is one of the most important decisions a school board will make,” said Linda McCain, president of the school board. “The job requires a skill set that is often found among the top CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.” The survey was conducted in December and garnered 1,665 responses; the majority coming from parents, along with a good number of school system employees. “The survey [allowed] parents, staff and community members a straightforward way to provide their input [on] a candidate’s desired professional background, skills and traits,” said McCain.

Hiring the superintendent is one of the most important decisions a school board will make ... The job requires a skill set that is often found among the top CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. LINDA MCCAIN, President of the school board In addition, respondents ranked the district’s performance highest in the areas of safe school climate, rigorous K-12 curriculum, efficient use of resources, high-quality teachers and personnel, technology integration, school facilities, and career and college preparation. In all areas, the majority of respondents rated the district’s efforts as good, very good or excellent, which McCain said will be a benefit as it looks to attract and hire a new leader looking for a “nationally regarded system.” Fulton Schools has been under the leadership of interim Superintendent Ken Zeff since June 2015 when the former superintendent, Robert Avossa, resigned to take a position in Florida. The school board opted to conduct the search for a new leader in the second

half of the school year to avoid disruption at the start of the year. Through a school system spokesperson, Zeff declined to provide comment on whether he will pursue the permanent position, noting, as the current interim, “it would [not] be appropriate to speak about his possible candidacy.” With the survey results in hand, a leadership profile will now be created and used to identify top candidates. The district’s law firm, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, is managing the search process and will solicit candidates through search firms, national advertisements and notices to state and national school leadership associations. Fulton Schools spokesperson Susan Hale said there is no set budget for the search, which will be managed as part of the board’s ongoing legal expenses.

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Task force recommendations to be considered next year By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA —The conversation on how to fund Georgia’s schools and pay its teachers will likely start during this year’s legislative session, but don’t expect any action until at least next year. It is, after all, an election year, and with every seat in the House and Senate up for re-election, the focus may be more on the exit than headline-grabbing issues. Georgia law prohibits lawmakers from fundraising while in session, giving them a short window of campaigning before the May 24 primary election. On the education front, the sweeping recommendations from the Education Reform Commission are on Gov. Nathan Deal’s desk, but any major reform on how schools are funded or how teachers are will NATHAN DEAL be on next year’s Governor agenda, according to Deal. During Deal’s State of the State address on Jan. 13, he told state lawmakers he will take time to review the commission’s recommendations and urged them to do the same. “During the 2016 session of the General Assembly, I wanted this legislative body to conduct a full review of the commission’s recommendations. That is what I ask you to do,” said Deal, during his annual address. He noted the state budget next year will include

funding to implement his education recommendations based on the Education Reform Commission report. “This will provide ample time to vet the full report. It is important that we get this right,” he added. DEAL A controversial recommendation of the commission is the elimination of Training and Experience pay for teachers, and allowing local districts to determine how to best compensate teachers. Last year, Fulton Schools began working on a salary formula, looking at a variety of tiers for pay based on evaluations, additional responsibilities and other factors. One part of that formula was implemented this year – additional pay for teachers to work in low-performing schools. Deal’s budget for fiscal year 2017 includes an additional $300 million for education, enough to provide a 3 percent raise for all teachers. Unlike last year, when school systems had the option of using additional funding for raises or for other needs, that option is not available this year. Systems which do not provide at least a 3 percent raise to teachers will see their funding cut next year. Deal’s “FY17” education budget also includes $141 million for enrollment growth, $224 million in bonds for capital programs, $10 million in bonds for school buses, $2.8 million to support information technology, and additional funding for nurses and newly certified math and science teachers.

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Education recommendations now on Deal’s desk Task Force outlines dozens of fixes to state schools By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Within the 86 pages contained in the report delivered to Gov. Nathan Deal from the Education Reform Commission are 58 recommendations on how to improve Georgia schools and the K-12 system as a whole – both academically and financially. The blue-ribbon collection of educators, business leaders and elected officials delivered the report to Deal in mid-December, following 12 months of studying the past, present and future of education in Georgia. Committee Chairman Charles Knapp, retired president of the University of Georgia, outlined the committee’s work during a Jan. 8 media symposium hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education. Knapp acknowledged most of the media attention has been focused on how schools are funded and on teacher compensation, which actually make up only six of the 58 recommendations. “There is much more to the commission report than the funding formula and teacher pay — there were three other subcommittees with [equally] important recommendations,” noted Knapp. Those included early childhood education, Move on When Ready and expanding education options/school choice. But how to ensure — and pay for — a quality education, and how to keep teachers from bailing out of the profession in high numbers is at the center of the education bull’s-eye. The committee was tasked with revising the 30-year-old funding formula for schools, known as Quality Basic Education, which has long been criticized for never being fully funded, too complicated and too rigid to adjust to the needs of local districts. The task force recommends basing future funding in three areas: student enrollment, weighted student characteristics and category grants — as opposed to the 19 areas currently funded under QBE. “[The task force recommendations] are a vast improvement over QBE,” said Knapp. “The [recommended] formula is more flexible and can react to changes.” Apart from a standard per-pupil cost, weighted areas which would receive additional funding include economically disadvantaged students, K-3 reading classes, grades 4-5 in math, and additional funding in grades

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9-12 for college and career readiness courses. Category grants would be provided to school districts to help fund fixed administrative costs, such as the Teacher Retirement System and health care costs, taking into consideration districts with low enrollment. The task force also recommended permanently adding $258 million to the current K-12 state budget beginning in fiscal year 2018. Additionally, if funds are available, the committee recommended adding an additional $209 million to reduce the impact of the austerity cuts that systems have seen over the past decade. The hot topic of how to recruit, retain and compensate teachers had 12 recommendations, with the most controversial one allowing school districts flexibility on how they pay their teachers. Currently teachers are paid under a state formula that takes into consideration training and experience as the baseline. The committee recommended allowing school districts to develop their own, state-approved, method of rewarding their best teachers. “There has to be a better system than T&E, and I know there are a lot of concerns on how you measure effectiveness,” said Knapp. “But you just can’t throw your hands up and walk away because it’s complicated.” He said the idea is for the state to have a “fairly light hand” in developing teacher pay models. “The commission felt a lot of these decision were better made at the district level than in Atlanta,” said Knapp.

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Perimeter campus merges under Georgia State North Fulton campus under new banner By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – What is now the largest university in the state officially opened the doors to its North Fulton campus Jan. 14. What was once two institutions of higher learning in two buildings across the street from each other has now been joined under one flag - Georgia State University. “This is a very exciting time for Georgia State,” said GSU President Mark Becker. “We can better give students access and success in education.” The merger of GSU and Georgia Perimeter College was announced in early 2015 and created the largest university in the state – with 50,000 students. The GSU Alpharetta campus enrolled 2,189 students in the fall of 2015; a 4.7 percent increase over 2014. Since 2009, the number of GSU students attending Alpharetta’s fouryear undergraduate programs has more than doubled, jumping from 1,019 to 2,189.

GPC, a two-year college, first began serving students in Alpharetta in 2000, using rented classroom space at GSU’s facility before opening its own dedicated building in 2010. Now, both will share the GSU logo and will be used for classrooms for North Fulton students pursing a range of degrees. Dr. Peter Lyons, dean of Perimeter College of GSU, said students attending the North Fulton campus will now have access to resources previously only available to those downtown. “Students downtown take fewer credits to graduate,” he said, saying the school has moved from a “cafeteria” model of course offerings to a “guided pathway” model. In effect, rather than simply choosing what course they want to take each semester, they will be able to see what courses fit in with their degrees and which would not count, ideally expediting their education. The HOPE scholarship only covers 127 hours of schooling, he said. After that, it is up to the student to find the money. Students who taks too long to graduate may never finish.

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Pounce the Panther cheers on Georgia State University President Mark Becker for the opening of the GSU North Fulton campus Jan. 14. “Students are seven times more likely to drop out of Georgia State due to financial reasons than academic,” he

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Will teach students animal, plant sciences By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – The newest addition to Cambridge High School officially opens Jan. 22 – the Cambridge agriscience and veterinary education building. Affectionately called the “CAVE,” the building allows students to get a hands-on education through tending to crops and animals. With 7,000 square feet of space, the new building has classrooms, an animal sciences laboratory, a barn and demonstration areas. The building is the first of its kind in the county. Sarah Nerswick is the school’s agriculture education teacher. She says the building offers a unique opportunity to students at Cambridge, allowing them to put into practice what they learn in the classroom.

The new Cambridge High School agriscience and veterinary education building will open Jan. 22. It allows students to learn about agriculture and animal health in a practical way. “It opens the door for a lot more interaction than just being in a typical classroom,” Nerswick said. “There is more space to do fun stuff.” That stuff may be growing crops or feeding small animals, such as chickens, all the way up to learning to care for larger animals like goats or horses. This makes Milton’s Cambridge High a perfect location, she said. “Agriculture is important to learn in any city, but in Milton, there are a lot of horses and a lot of students ride,” Nerswick said. “There is also a lot of

agriculture still here.” Students can learn the importance of healthy soil, for instance, and how that impacts the health of the animals that eat it and, in turn, the people who eat them. “They can learn about where their food comes from.” Nerswick said. During the program’s first year, students will attend courses on basic agriculture science. The program will expand to include animal science technology and biotechnology and veterinary science courses. Students com-

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2016 promises slow, steady growth – and that’s OK Kennesaw State economist says ‘timid growth’ better in long run By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Kennesaw State University economist Roger Tutterow, Ph.D., speaking at the Jan. 12 Synovus Economic Forecast at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek said the United States is in its seventh year of economic expansion since the 2008 meltdown. While it may not feel as robust as we might like it, a slow, steady 2 percent growth rate is not a bad place to be. The economic growth in the country is still “timid,” but the slower pace has its advantages over a more gaudy 3 percent or higher. “The United States economy is robust and economic indicators such as car sales are encouraging. People feel it’s safe to buy cars again,” Tutterow said. “On the other hand, history tells us we are due a recession every 58 months on average in the post-World War II era.” So it is fair to ask if the slower growth is postponing another economic correction. He says yes, since this “timid” recovery has been cautious and is not overheating. After each recession since 1981-82 there has been a “super recovery” in the

gross national product. It grew 4.8 percent a year in the 1980s. After the 1991 recession the recovery grew an average 3.1 percent for five years. After 2001, it was nearly 3 percent. So far the 2.2 percent average growth has been somewhat frustrating. We’ve weathered the recession, why are we not reaping better, faster growth? Last year we saw the economy do a lateral sidestep. It was down in the first quarter due to a perfect storm of snowstorms in the Midwest and East that shut the economy down. “You can continue to remove the snow from the roads all day off I-95, but what do you do when you run out of places to dump it?” Tutterow said. Meanwhile, a horrendous disruption of the California ports over a labor strike had “ships circling in the Pacific like planes stacked over an airport” waiting to unload. Nevertheless, the U.S. economy bounced back the next three quarters. This was due to a strong dollar – or at least the least-weakest currency, however you want to look at it, Tutterow said. “The dollar is the least dirty shirt in the hamper,” he said. And it was helped by a resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S. Asian manufacturing has seen its workers close the wage gap with American workers. Also, their energy costs are rising. American manufacturing is proving more energy efficient. “That is important because energy costs are surpassing wage and salary

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Forsyth considers spacing building permits By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In an effort to help mitigate some of Forsyth County’s growing pains, the Board of Commissioners is working on a resolution to send to the local delegation. One part of the resolution includes the potential replacement of the county’s planning commission with subarea planning commissions. This was discussed December 2015 and it was decided more public input would be needed before any decisions were made. Other portions included “provide a means for greater citizen input directly to the Board of Commissioners within the context of zonings, with the ability of any new subarea planning commission to recommend additional public hearings before the board,” “establishing a right of way landscaping/beautification program for Forsyth County arterial corridors and exit/on

ramps along Ga. 400 in all districts,” and “sponsoring a program where unincorporated communities in Forsyth County may erect roadway signage identifying the community name.” A fifth portion of the resolution was brought up again at the Jan. 12 BOC work session, which reads, “establishing and imposing conditions for residential zonings that will stagger residential build out until certain school system improvements are completed.” “We’ve done this before where we say only so many permits out in a calendar year, mainly for the schools,” Commissioner Brian Tam said. “So if you look at the year 2018, the plan is a new nontraditional high school opens, that’s 3,400 seats. It seems like we’re a little tight in building.” Commissioner Jim Boff brought up the idea of asking the delegation to come up with a stricter law to allow “us to have more legal cover if we do limit building permits in general.

“Especially if we can say ‘this school is already overcrowded and this one, too,’” Boff said. “So in these areas will be one of the reasons we stagger the building permits.” However, County Attorney Ken Jarrard said that’s not something for the local delegation to do, one way or another. It also is on a case-by-case basis as every district is different. “It is a local issue,” Jarrard said.

“There are some things the local delegation can help in terms of how the board operates, but I think the board has all the tools it needs for staggering building permits.” Commissioner Todd Levent said he would look into the case-by-case basis and will bring back a proposal to a future work session.

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‘One Click,’ ‘Express’ portals let companies e-file paperwork ATLANTA – Secretary of State Brian Kemp reminds officers and registered agents of corporate entities registered in Georgia that the annual renewal period opened Jan. 1 and closes at 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 1. Georgia law requires all corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships to file annual registrations with the secretary of state’s Corporations Division and pay the associated renewal fees. If a business fails to renew by the deadline, it must pay a $25 late filing penalty fee or risk administrative dissolution. To make annual renewals easier, the secretary of state’s office has announced a new and improved corporations website at http://www.ecorp.sos. ga.gov. This user-friendly, intuitive website does not require a username and password to log onto the page to

renew a business, which eliminates the widespread problem of forgotten or misplaced login credentials each year. During the registration period, officers and registered agents simply KEMP visit the website and select one of two options: “One Click Annual Registration” if there are no changes to be made to their business filings. Or “Express Annual Registration” if there are changes to be made, such as updated contact information for the business. “As a small-business owner myself, the more time I’m stuck doing paperwork, the less time I have to focus on growing my business,” said Kemp. “Now, you just type in your business’s name or control number on the new website and breeze through checkout without having to track down a username and password.” Customers can still log in to https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account to view or download their business’s information in one convenient location. All customers are encouraged to

As a small-business owner myself, the more time I’m stuck doing paperwork, the less time I have to focus on growing my business.” renew their existing corporate entities and provide at least one valid email address with their filing for future renewal notices and important notifications. In addition to e-registration on the new corporations website, customers also have the option to file hard-copy annual registrations with checks or money orders by mail to: The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office 2 MLK Jr Drive, Suite 313 Atlanta GA 30334 You may also file the paperwork in person at the Corporations Division in Atlanta.

the Saudis may be willing to pay the price to starve the economies of their rivals. It also makes it unattractive for the U.S. to invest in oil alternatives such as shale and fracking for natural gas, Tutterow said. “The Arabs are worried about new U.S. oil exploration,” he said. “Add to that geopolitics and the Saudis are using oil as a way to curb American exploration and extremism in their part of the world.” Consumers have noticed it, and as new-car sales rise, so have those of light trucks now that owners don’t get sticker shock every time they fill up. Looking at all the data, Tutterow sees another year of 2.5 percent growth. The dizzying growth in the energy states is quickly slowing. The enthusiasm for the Canadian pipeline is waning as energy costs fall. “The oil boom is over for them,” he said. The Atlanta market is getting stronger, jobs are on the rise. Tutterow says there are now 2.6 million workers in the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area. That is helping fuel new home construction. “The biggest problem with home construction is the lack of supply for new lots,” he said.

NEWBUSINESSSPOTLIGHTS

Connect Hearing opens hearing health care facility Business name: Connect Hearing (formerly Atlanta Hearing Aid Services) Opened: Serving the Atlanta Area since 1948 and now introducing Connect Hearings’ new state-of-the-art hearing health care facility. Owner: Connect Hearing (Division of Sonova) What: Hearing loss affects one in three people over the age of 60. As the stron-

gest network of hearing care professionals in the country, Connect Hearing has the expertise, a full line of state-ofthe art hearing aids and provides truly innovative hearing solutions to fit every budget. Address: 10800 Alpharetta Highway, No. 198, Roswell, Ga 30188 Phone: 770-992-5353 Website: connecthearing.com

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Harken Health opens in Roswell Business name: Harken Health Opening: January 2016 What: Harken Health unites remarkable primary care with competitively priced insurance plans.

Hours: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Phone: 404-855-2242 Website: www.harkenhealth.com

Fit Body Boot Camp opens in Alpharetta

Extra Mile Tire Pros opens in Milton Business name: Extra Mile Tire Pros Opened: May 4, 2015 Owner: Richard Ehler What: Extra Mile Tire Pros provides full-service auto care, 15-minute oil changes and express emissions in addition to a lowest-price guarantee on all

brands of tires, plus a free oil change offer. Address: 2875 Bethany Bend, Milton, Ga 30004 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone: 678-566-6627 Website: www.extramiletirepros.com

Business name: Alpharetta Fit Body Boot Camp Opened: Oct. 5, 2015 Owner: Rene Serrate What: Fit Body Boot Camp is the world’s fastest-growing and most popular indoor fitness boot camp brand, with hundreds of locations worldwide. The boot camp’s unique brand of fitness combines individualized personal training from licensed

professionals, clinically proven after-burn workouts and nutritional guidance to guarantee weight loss results. Hours: 5:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday 8 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Address: 488 N Main Street, Alpharetta, 30009 Phone: 404-850-1462 Website: www.alpharettafbbc.com

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CALENDAR 15TH ANNUAL ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL

ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK

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. Sunday. Jan. 25 - 31. Visit roswellrw.com for more info. Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EVENTS: FORSYTH COUNTY WOMEN’S CLUB MONTHLY LUNCHEON

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

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS EVENT

What: The American Heritage Society of Georgia is holding an emergency survival preparedness event to prepare the public for any type of emergency. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009 More info: email info@AmericanHeritageSocietyofGeorgia.com

FREE YOUTH BASEBALL INJURY PREVENTION WORKSHOP

What: Emory Sports Medicine will hold a workshop on ways to prevent baseball injuries in young athletes. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Emory Orthopaedics, Sports & Spine at Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, 30097 More info: emoryhealthcare.org/ sports-medicine/index.html

FREE FAMILY REUNION WORKSHOP

What: The expert staff at the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau will offer a free family reunion workshop. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com Self-Defense Workshop for K-5th Graders What: Two-hour workshop for boys and girls in K -5th grade teaches participants to recognize and avoid dangerous

situations and people, and to escape an attacker if necessary. Includes full-force physical self-defense practice. Parents attend with children. When: Sunday, Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta YMCA, 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $25 More info: revvedupkids.org/event/k5th-self-defense-workshop/?instance_ id=16605

SLITHERIN’ INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH REPTILES

What: The Chattahoochee Nature Center kicks off their 40th anniversary year and celebrates with a day devoted to reptiles. Jason Clark with Southeastern Reptile Rescue will bring his dynamic live reptile shows and the amazing “Reptile Wagon,” a traveling reptile exhibit including venomous and nonvenomous snakes. When: Sunday, Jan. 24, noon-4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ALPHARETTA TOASTMASTERS CLUB SPEECH CONTEST

What: Alpharetta Toastmasters will hold its International Speech and Table Topics contest. When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 7:15 p.m.8 p.m. Where: Kroger, 12870 Ga. 9, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (second-floor employee training room). More info: alpharettaclub.toastmastersclubs.org

ROSWELL COLLECTING FOR TROOPS What: The Roswell Rotary Club, the city of Roswell and the Roswell Visitors Center is collecting donations for troops. This year’s recipients are the 1st Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Division in Iraq. When: Drop off donations by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3253, visitroswellga.com

What: One of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations of black history and culture in the Southeast, the festival will feature a variety of events, beginning with “Kuibuka,” artist talk and reception. When: Saturday, Jan. 30, 3-5 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, Cost: Free More info: roswellroots.com

ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALL

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

HOME BY DARK CONCERT

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

SPRUILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS CLASSES, NEW EXHIBIT

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

FREE TAI CHI CLASS

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

What: A tai chi class will be offered to improve muscle tone and help prevent falls and improve balance, with instructor Bruce Watson. When: Thursday, Jan. 28, 10:45–11:45 a.m. Where: Forsyth Parks & Rec at Old Atlanta More info: 770-205-4646

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

LIBRARY EVENTS:

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S ‘CHARLEY’S AUNT’

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

ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER FEATURES ARTISTS’ WORKS

What: Works by two of North Fulton’s highly regarded artists, Joan Hilliard and Barry Etris, will be on exhibit, with originals available for purchase as well as a selection of prints. When: Through February Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell, GA 30075 More info: visitroswellga.com

For a complete list of North Fulton events, go to afpls.org/events For a complete list of Forsyth events, go to forsythpl.org/event Calendar/eventCalendar.aspx

FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP

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

DONUTS WITH DADS STORYTIME

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

SELECTING COLLEGES THAT BEST FIT YOUR GOALS

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

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT

What: Do you know how credit works? Are you confused about the credit cards that you have? Amy Terry, branch manager of Renasant Bank, will discusses these topics and answer questions. When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 More info: 404-613-4402

GIRLS DO SCIENCE!

What: This is a fun hands-on STEM program for girls who want to explore the fascinating world of science. Girls from Milton High School will help participants make science crafts and build cool contraptions. Girls ages 7-12. When: Sunday, Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 More info: 404-613-4402

PSAT REVIEW: HOW TO USE YOUR PSAT EXPERIENCE TO GET YOUR HIGHEST SAT SCORE!

What: Applerouth Tutoring Service will present a review of students’ PSAT scores to help them get great SAT results! Bring your PSAT results to get the most out of this program. Ages 1216. Registration required. When: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek 30022 More info: 770-360-8820

NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY CHARITIES MOBILE OUTREACH BUS

What: The mobile outreach bus provides emergency assistance via the NFCC mobile unit every fourth Wednesday, particularly for families with transportation challenges. When: Jan. 27, 10-4 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30005 More info: www.nfcchelp.org or call 770-640-0399 (ext. 463). Appointments only.

FRIENDS OF NE/SPRUILL OAKS LIBRARY WINTER BOOK SALE

What: Wide range of books and media for sale at super prices! Donations welcome. When: Preview sale for Friends, members only, Thursday, Jan. 28, 1-5 p.m. Memberships available at the door. Public sale Friday, Jan. 29, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.-4p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek 30022 More info: 770-360-8820

NATURALIZATION WORKSHOP

What: Sponsored by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, this workshop presented by Edly Vliet shares information needed about the U.S. naturalization process. Adults only. No reservations required. Free and open to

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the public. When: Saturday, Jan. 30, 10:30-11:30 am. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30005 More info: 770-360-8897

ALPHARETTA BOOK-TO-ACTION GROUP

What: This book group is more than a simple book club; it’s a call to action for all ages! Each month’s books will highlight a need in the community and offer a way for participants to help. January’s books will focus on hunger, poverty, and how hard times can hit anyone, anywhere. A food drive will accompany the readings and all food donated will be presented to North Fulton Community Charities to feed the hungry in our community. We are seeking donations of nonperishable items, no glass containers. Please stop by the library to pick up available copies of this month’s books. When: Saturday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta 30009 More info: 404-613-6735

WEDDING PLANNING

What: Now that you are engaged it’s time to plan for your special day! There’s a lot of work to do. Let us show you how. When: Saturday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 More info: 404-613-4402

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

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

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: ‘WILD AFRICA’ AT FERNBANK MUSEUM

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

Explore the Unicoi to Helen Trail A few weeks ago we looked at trout fishing in Georgia’s Unicoi State Park near Helen. But there’s more to Unicoi than trout. The park is popular with hikers, too, STEVE HUDSON offering trails Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group ranging from easy loops to ambitious cross-country hikes that take you deep into the woods. One of my favorites is the Unicoi to Helen Trail. An easy to moderate, it goes cross-country from the park for about 2.5 miles to the town of Helen. You can hike it (one way) in about an hour and a half. Trail maps are available at the park, or check out the detailed trail guide in the book, “Hiking Unicoi,” available from local outfitters or from www.chattahoocheemedia.com. Like other Unicoi hikes, this one begins behind Unicoi Lodge where a large sign marks the trailhead. Start by descending a long run of steps to a cross trail. Turning left would put you on the Lake Loop Trail (another great hike), while turning right ultimately takes you to the Unicoi to Helen Trail. After turning right, you’ll soon spot the Frog Pond Loop Trail on the left, but stay on the main trail. Soon, the Frog Pond Loop appears again; beyond it, you’ll pass tennis courts and cross Unicoi Bottom Road. Across the road, continue into the woods. The Bottoms Loop Trail (fantastic when spring wildflowers are blooming, by the way) swings left. But continue straight ahead, soon descending to a large field. The trail follows the field’s edge for a ways, then re-enters the woods. After crossing a footbridge over a small branch, you’ll intersect the other end of the Bottoms Loop Trail. There the Unicoi to Helen Trail

crosses Smith Creek. Across the creek the trail goes left, then turns left again and crosses Smith Creek one more time while a mountain bike and fisherman’s trail follows the creek downstream. Beyond that second creek crossing (and past another bike trail intersection) you’ll switchback your way up a ridge. At the top, you’ll cross the bike trail again. Eventually you’ll cross the bike trail once more; beyond that point the hiking trail crosses a little creek and then follows it downstream. Look for a small cascade about 125 paces beyond the crossing. It’s a very pleasant and serene setting. But soon, through the trees to your right, civilization reappears in the form of a large green water tower. Then you’ll intersect White Strasse (paved) and follow it downhill for perhaps 25 paces before re-entering the woods on your left. From there, it’s only a short hike to Unicoi Hill Park and the end of this trail. What happens then? Some leave a car at Unicoi Hill Park and shuttle back to the state park. But others simply turn around and backtrack for a nice five-mile round trip — though they may hike down White Strasse to Main Street and downtown Helen first. That can make for a refreshing break before you head back into the woods! Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including “Hiking Unicoi,” a guide to the trails of Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls. Check them out at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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FCS 5th best district in state By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools has earned its first accolade of 2016. It was recently named the fifth-best school district in the state by Niche.com with an “A” overall rating. The website also said FCS is ranked 275th out of 8,014 school districts in the country. The website says it “takes into account key factors such as the strength of academics, quality of teachers, school resources, the quality of student life, as well as student and parent reviews, in an attempt to measure the overall excellence of the district.” Academics were 50 percent of the grade (Forsyth received an A-plus), with health and safety given 10 percent (Forsyth received a B), parent/student surveys on overall experience at 10 percent, student culture and diversity graded at 10 percent (Forsyth received a B), teachers grade at 10 percent (Forsyth received an A), resources and facilities at 5 percent (Forsyth received a B), extracurricular and activities and 2.5 percent (Forsyth received a B), and sports and fitness at 2.5 percent (Forsyth received a B-plus).

Other areas scored were administration and policies (Forsyth received an A-minus), educational outcomes (Forsyth received an A) and food (Forsyth received a B-plus). Most of the 36 schools themselves received an A or A-plus score, with Forsyth Central High School receiving a B-plus and iAchieve Virtual Academy and North Forsyth High School receiving B’s. Cumming Elementary School, George W. Whitlow Elementary School, Lambert High School, South Forsyth High School all received A-pluses. Statistics included in the report were a 90 percent average graduation rate, 2.1 percent average high school dropout rate, 19 percent receiving free or reduced lunch, and a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The county is 95 percent proficient in math and 99 percent proficient in reading, according to the website. The other top-five school systems included, in order, Buford City Schools, Decatur City Schools, Oconee County Schools and Calhoun City Schools. Gwinnett County Schools ranked 10th, Fulton County Schools ranked 11th, Cobb County Schools ranked 15th, Gainesville City Schools ranked 35th and Hall County Schools ranked 45th.

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Feds limit intrusion into classrooms Revised education law returns local control By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — The national push away from mandatory assessments and the diminished role federal government in the classroom could signal a return to more local control of public schools. But whether Georgia education officials follow the lead on high-stakes testing and teacher evaluations remains to be seen. In December, the U.S. Congress finally put the No Child Left Behind Act out of its misery by replacing the seldom-enforced law with the Every Student Succeeds Act. Originally passed in 2002, NCLB aimed to have all students at grade level within 10 years. But the law had mixed results, and within 15 years, most states were granted waivers to implement their own plans. The ESSA takes a much lighter touch with federal involvement, explained Michael Petrilli, president of the Thomas P. Fordham Institute, an education think tank based in Washington, D.C.

Under the ESSA, most of the hallmarks of NCLB are gone, including requirements for teacher evaluation systems, provisions for highly qualified teachers, and choice options/ supplemental services and penalties for low-performing schools. The burden is now on states to improve the quality of education in their own backyard. During a Jan. 8 media symposium hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, Petrilli said the ESSA “very much gives significant authority back to the states” and is the counter reaction to the NCLB. “There was a sense in Washington, certainly with Republicans but among Democrats as well, that there had been an era of overreach starting with NCLB, Race to the Top, and [other education reforms] that went too far,” said Petrilli. But the federal government did not completely cut states loose with ESSA. The mandate remains for states to have an annual testing requirement that identifies the lowest-performing students and schools. However the federal government

now only mandates annual testing in English and math in grades 3-8, once in high school, and in science three times (once in elementary, middle and high school). In Georgia, the annual assessment, Milestones, goes far beyond the federal requirement, annually testing students in English, math, social studies and science in grades 3-12. Test scores are the basis for not only 20 percent of the student grade in high school, but also 50 percent of the teacher’s evaluation. A spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Education said no immediate changes will be made to the state’s assessment program, which still operates under the waiver from NCLB until the state’s ESSA plan is approved. “Georgia law requires the assessment of science in grades 3-8 and in two high school science courses, so in that regard, we go beyond what the feds require,” said Matt Cardoza of the GDOE. “There are no federal assessment requirements for social studies — that is all Georgia.” As far as the highly controversial teacher evaluations, there has been no action to tweak the mandates, which are a legislative issue, according to GDOE officials. But with the federal

mandate now gone, the decision comes down to Georgia. “The state can ditch the teacher evaluation system because [lawmakers] can no longer say ‘the feds are making us do it’, because they no longer are,” said Petrilli. Under ESSA, state plans for school improvement have to be approved by the U.S. Department of Education, however the law clearly states the secretary of education cannot deny plans that meet the “letter of the law.” “The [law authors] are trying to keep the [federal government] from saying ‘no’ to the states unless they find something that is clearly not meeting the letter of the law,” said Petrilli.

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Local schools compete in Team Dual State Wrestling Championships North Forsyth finishes second in state in 6A By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — The Team Dual State Wrestling Championships took place in Macon Jan. 14-16 with four local teams competing for state titles. Lambert, North Forsyth, Blessed Trinity and St. Francis competed at the tournament at the Macon Centreplex. After winning their fifth consecutive region duals championship on Jan. 9, the Raiders finished runner-up in Class 6A at the state championships. The second-place finish was North Forsyth’s best since a third-place finish in 2002. North began their tournament with a 33-30 win over Brookwood. The Raiders then led Rockdale County 1916 before winning five of their last six matches to take the win, 44-19. In the semifinals, North would be tied 23-23 with Mountain View entering the final match in the 220-pound division. Hunter Loyd would win his match by decision to earn the Raiders 3 points and a spot in the state championship. Facing Archer in the finals, North

jumped out to a 9-0 lead before Archer compiled two wins, including one by injury, to tie the score at 9-9. The score would remain tied at 1818 after sophomore Bradley Thomas won his match in the 152-pound division. However, Archer was able to run away with the victory, winning four of the final six matches to deny North the state championship and win 37-30. Also in Class 6A, Lambert opened their weekend with a single-point victory over Tift County, the Region 1 champions. The win was secured by a pin from junior Eric Kohlins. In an email, Lambert Head Coach Kevin Contardi said, “Looking at the matchups on paper, I had it tied. We actually got in a hole worse than what I had thought earlier on, but we had a strong performance at the end to get the win. “Every point counts in duals. We had some guys win big and some that got beat but didn’t give up bonus points. It was a big team effort and was very exciting.” However, the excitement was short lived as Lambert would be on the other end of another single-point victory as they lost 33-34 to Pope in the next round.

In the consolation bracket, Lambert would beat Hillgrove 33-32 and Collins Hill 33-30, but fell to Mountain View 38-24 to finish sixth in the tournament. Blessed Trinity opened their tournament with a 38-33 win over Spencer but were then beaten by Ringgold 52-21. In the consolation bracket, the Titans would lose to Calhoun, 32-33. St. Francis was dominated by Treutlen, 65-12, in the opening CREDIT-FACEBOOK round of the Class A North Forsyth junior Jackson Bardall (right) takes down championships. The an opponent from Rockdale County. Bardall would win Knights beat Mount de Sales 60-21 in the con- the match by fall. solation bracket but it would be their only win of the tournament as they fell 56-24 to take place Feb. 5-6 before the tradieventual third-place-finishing Trion. tional state championships are held The traditional area tournaments Feb. 11-13 at the Infinite Energy Center will begin Jan. 29. The top four wresin Duluth. North Forsyth will host the tlers from each weight class will qualify Region 6 Area 6 traditional area tourfor the sectional tournament which will nament.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After what King’s Ridge Head Coach Scepter Brownlee called a “sluggish” start, King’s Ridge (12-5, 6-2) was able to deny Pinecrest Academy (8-11, 1-6) an upset with a fourth-quarter rally to win 56-52 on Jan. 16. After the win, Brownlee said, “We got off to a sluggish start today, and it could have been that we are used to playing [night] games, but we had a good second half tonight. I’m very proud of their performance.” Brownlee also weighed in on the series rivalry, and the high intensity of the game that could be seen by players on both sides of the court. “This was a very emotional game. No matter what two teams’ records are coming into a rivalry game, you know it’s going to be a tough game. There was a lot of chatter about the game on social media beforehand and there was a lot of chatter during the game, but when the guys needed to put their heads down and focus, they did. I’m very proud of that,” he said. Though the Tigers were able to focus late in the game, their start certainly seemed unfocused. Pinecrest jumped out to a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Tigers found offensive production in the second quarter and were able to cut the Paladins’ lead to 6 after Tigers’ junior Kameron Dozier came up with a 3-point play after a foul on a layup. However, the Paladins would score five unanswered points to take a 32-21 lead into halftime. King’s Ridge began their steady comeback in the second half, opening the half with a 7-2 run before the Tigers were called for a technical foul as officials had apparently seen enough of the chatter occurring on the floor. Later in the third, Dozier would make a 3-pointer to cut the Paladins’ lead to just one at 37-38. Once again though, Pinecrest would end the quarter with 5 unanswered points, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer from Pinecrest senior Zayne Rice. Rice would finish the game with 11 points and four rebounds. After a 3-point play from the Tigers’ Ellis Merriweather, the Paladins would miss two free throws. Merriweather then knocked down a 3-pointer, his third of the game, to give the Tigers a

Pinecrest’s Zayne Rice had 11 points and 47-45 lead, their first of the game, midway through the fourth quarter. The next three minutes would be back and forth between the two teams, with King’s Ridge making four free throws and Pinecrest getting two 3-pointers from seniors Adam Rocko and Matt Howell. With just under a minute remaining, the Tigers’ Merriweather would miss a layup but the rebound was collected under the net by Dozier, who made his layup to give the Tigers a 5351 lead. A King’s Ridge foul sent the Paldins’ John Crone to the line where he would shoot 1-2 on free throws. Crone missed his second free throw and King’s Ridge was able to run nearly 40 seconds off the clock before a foul sent Dozier to

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rally denies Pinecrest the upset Boys weekend scores Jan. 15 Habersham Central 55 Alpharetta 73 Lambert 70 Northview 45 North Forsyth 42 West Forsyth 27 Johns Creek 56 Chattahoochee 27 Centennial 78 South Forsyth 67 Etowah 53 Roswell 47 Forsyth Central 29 Riverwood 51 North Clayton 58 Blessed Trinity 52 Pinecrest Academy 53 Mt. Pisgah 69 King’s Ridge 51 Fellowship Christian 30

Jan. 16 Chattahoochee 57 Forsyth Central 56 Centennial 51 Riverwood 78 Johns Creek 63 Walton 56 Cambridge 76 WD Mohammed 84 Blessed Trinity 33 St. Pius X 65 St. Francis 94 Lone Peak 92 Pinecrest Academy 52 King’s Ridge 56 Fellowship Christian 39 Our Lady of Mercy 62

Girls weekend scores Jan. 15 Habersham Central 45 Alpharetta 49 Lambert 27 Northview 29 Centennial 39 South Forsyth 69 North Forsyth 44 West Forsyth 58 Etowah 45 Roswell 54 Forsyth Central 60 Riverwood 47 Pinecrest Academy 63 Mount Pisgah 23

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the line with the Tigers’ lead still at 2. Dozier, who was a perfect 7-7 on free throws up to that point, missed the first of his two shots to keep the Tigers’ lead at 54-52 with 12.2 seconds remaining. Pinecrest moved the ball inside the perimeter on their ensuing possession before Merriweather tipped a Pinecrest pass and came down with the ball. After being fouled, Merriweather made both of his free throws to secure the 56-52 win for the Tigers. Pinecrest was led in scoring by Rocko, who finished the game with 14 points. Crone compiled 13 points, six rebounds and two steals. Merriweather accounted for nearly half of the Tigers’ points with 25. The 6-foot-2 senior was

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6-8 on free throws and added eight rebounds and two steals. Dozier finished the game with 17 points for the Tigers, shooting 88 percent on free throws. The Tigers’ win kept them in second place in the Region 6-A Division B standings behind St. Francis. “We have a tough schedule coming up and some really big games,” Brownlee said, “but I am excited with the position that we are in.” The Tigers will face Mount Pisgah this Friday and have a nonregion game against Milton on Saturday. Pinecrest’s next game will be against St. Francis Jan. 26.

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Lady Knights blowout Walker to remain undefeated in region play Seeking fifth consecutive region championship By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The St. Francis Lady Knights (17-1, 6-0) dominated Walker, 72-19, to remain undefeated in Region 6-A Division B play. The Lady Knights are seeking their fifth straight region title and are the defending Class A state champions. With their Jan. 14 win over Walker, the Lady Knights have not lost a region game since Feb. 7, 2012, a streak of 43 consecutive victories. After the win over Walker, Head Coach Aisha Kennedy said, “We are taking each game one step at a time. We are playing really well as a team right now. Kennedy said the Lady Knights’ defense, which shut down Walker throughout the game, is performing well. “We have really stressed our defense performance in practice and it has been a focus. They looked really good

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as 10 players scored. Sophomore Olivia Swanston led the Lady Knights in scoring with 18 points, including four made 3-pointers. Junior Kasiyahna Kushkituah scored 14 and sophomore Jala Jordan scored 13. St. Francis began their offensive production early, opening the game on a 15-0 run and taking a 26-4 lead into the second quarter. Showing the depth of the Lady Knights, their bench played the entire second quarter, outscoring

Walker 22-6 to take a 48-10 lead into halftime. The Lady Knights did not let up in the second half, eventually taking the 72-19 win after not allowing Walker a single point in the fourth quarter. After missing most of the season due to a knee injury, Jasmine Feraro compiled 5 points, a steal and five rebounds. Nichel Tampa had five steals and Kushkituah led the Lady Knights in rebounds with seven.

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Chattahoochee High School’s Haley Harris has committed to play women’s lacrosse at Radford University, Radford, Virginia. Pictured with her are, seated, Head Coach Jack McIlvain, parents Andrea and Dan Harris, and Assistant Coach Ken Moore. And standing, from left, Ed Marvine, Coach Clare Boothe, CHS Principal Tim Corrigan, CHS Assistant Athletic Director J.J. Hicks, and CHS Athletic Director Matt Crooks.

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Chattahoochee High School’s Bryce Folsom has committed to play football at North Carolina State University. A two-year starter and two-time defensive player of the week, Folsom is pictured with, seated, his parents Charles and Renee Folsom. And standing, from left, CHS Athletic Director Matt Crooks, CHS Head Football Coach Vince Strine, McKenzie Folsom and CHS Principal Tim Corrigan.

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University of Florida dean’s list GAINSVILLE, Fla. — Jaclyn A. Krantzler, a 2014 graduate of Cambridge High School, was named to the University of Florida’s dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

Univ. of MA chancellor’s list NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. — UMass Dartmouth student Dipak Karthikesan, Alpharetta, has been named to the chancellor’s list in recognition of earning a spring 2015 semester grade-point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0.

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University of North Carolina Asheville ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Kathleen Dakota White, of Alpharetta and Sydney Karen Maisano, Roswell, have been named to UNC Asheville’s fall dean’s list. The dean’s list is made up of full-time students who have achieved between 3.5 and 3.99 grade point average.

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. —The University of Southern Mississippi held fall commencement exercises Dec. 11 on its Hattiesburg campus. Austin Hecht, Johns Creek, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford University’s Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing recently hosted its annual white coat ceremony. Sixty-eight Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who began clinical courses this year were honored during the event, including: Julia Haase and Russell Smith, both of Roswell, and Erin Yost of Duluth. The ceremony included the presentation of a white coat and commemorative pin to each student. The pin serves as a reminder of the student’s commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and of the nursing poem recited during the ceremony.

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ALBANY, Ga. – Local students who graduated this fall from the Darton State College nursing program with Associate of Science degrees and are now eligible to take the licensing examination to become registered nurses include: Markeita Hale, of Alpharetta, Jonathan Sitz, of Cumming, Joseph Briggs,

JACKSON, Tenn. – Included in the 395 students named to the Union University dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester was Joshua Kasper, Alpharetta. Founded in 1823 and affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, about 4,000 students are currently enrolled at Union University.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-02 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers January 21, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Package Store Beer & Wine - Sunday Sales APPLICANT S3 Mansell, LLC d/b/a Smart Mart Mansell 3790 Mansell Road Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Owner S3 Mansell, LLC Registered Agent Sajid Halani

Mercersburg Academy honor roll MERCERSBURG, Pa. — The following local students have been named to the honor roll at Mercersburg Academy. Clare Liss of Alpharetta and Erin Pak of Duluth, grades 10 and 11 respectively, were named commended scholars (all grades of 85 or above) during the fall term Mercersburg Academy is a coeducational, independent college preparatory boarding and day school in southcentral Pennsylvania, with students enrolled in grades 9–12 and a postgraduate year.

University of the Cumberlands honors WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — The University of the Cumberlands football program rebounded from a 3-7 finish in 2014 to go 7-3 this season and 4-1 in MidSouth Conference East Division play. During the MSC yearly awards, the Patriots had numerous players honored, including offensive lineman Tor Peterson, Cumming, who earned 1st Team All-Conference honors.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, February 1, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-15-14/Z-15-15 Oak Hall Companies/Webb Bridge Tract Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 30 acres from AG and R-22 to R-15 in order to develop detached “for-sale” single family homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Very Low Density” to “Low Density” Residential is also requested. The property is located at the north corner of Webb Bridge Road and Shirley Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 1238, 1249, 1250, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-15-06/V-15-12 Marriott Courtyard/Parkway 400/Pod C Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to allow a Hotel as a permitted use. Consideration for a variance to reduce parking as well as a variance to the front setback from 35 feet to 15 feet, variance to the parking lot screening and a variance for lot coverage from 70% to 80% is also requested. The property is located on Amber Park Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 804, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 4, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 22, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-18/V-15-28 Fox Road Subdivision Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 10 acres from AG to R-12 for the construction of 22 “for-sale” homes. The property is located at the end of Fox Road north of Kimball Bridge Road. A variance for the front setback from 30’ to 15’ is requested and a reduction to the side setback (adjacent to lots) from 10’ to 5’, but maintain a minimum building separation of 20’. A request to reduce the side setback (adjacent to street) from 20’ to 15’ and a request to build sidewalk on only one side of the street, reduce lot width from 80’ to 75’, and allow required tree plantings to be planted on adjacent property are also requested. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 195 and 196, 1st District, 1st Section of Fulton County. b. Z-15-17/PH-16-01/V-16-04 Nicholson/Big Creek Overlook Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 3 acres from RE to R. Variances to the rear setback from 50’ to 25’, reduction of the side setback from 25’ to 15’, and the 100’ lot width is requested. A change to a condition of zoning requiring existing stream crossing for lots 12-A and 12-B is also requested. The property is south of Webb Bridge Road off of Big Creek Overlook. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 8, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. Z-15-09/V-15-17 Providence Group/DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 7 acres from R-12 and O-I to DT-LW to construct 56 “for-sale” townhomes and an office building. A variance is requested to allow a gated entrance to the townhomes and a variance to allow front entry townhomes on the lots 13-27. The property is located on the south side of Old Milton Parkway and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 748 & 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-15-12 Old Milton Holdings/DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2.19 acres from O-P and R-12 to DT-LW to construct 11 “for sale” attached townhomes and 7 “for-sale” detached homes. The property is located on the south side of Thompson Street and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749 & 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

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honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message. “We remember the conviction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who believed that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” said the Rev. Tariq Cummings of St. James, paraphrasing King. The Rev. Caitlin Phillips, associate pastor at Alpharetta Presbyterian, said the message of the civil rights movement is not a thing of the past. “We have made great strides but there is so much more to do,” she said. The Rev. Walter Kimbrough, a prominent retired United Methodist preacher, gave the sermon. He said churches were at the forefront of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, a place they need to be today as well.

Pastors from several Alpharetta churches gather Jan. 19 on the steps of the City Hall to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Under King’s leadership, “things began to happen,” in the civil rights movement, Kimbrough said, “but it cost him his life.” Paraphrasing King, Kimbrough said, “If you don’t have anything worth dying for, you have nothing worth living for.” King’s message from nearly 50 years ago is still relevant, as 2015 was a tumultuous year, especially for black communities in the nation. “The fight for justice is continual. It’s never something that is finished,” Phillips said. “We are called on to follow in Martin Luther King’s footsteps and preach peace and equality and hope. We remember that especially today.”

Concluding the event was a march from St. James along Academy Street to the steps of Alpharetta City Hall. The hundreds of walkers marched in line a little over a mile from the church in bitterly cold weather, singing “We Shall Overcome,” and similar protest songs and hymns. Portions of the street were closed to traffic during the march. At the end of the march, at the steps of City Hall, the assembled pastors of Alpharetta’s churches thanked the marchers and prayed for peace in the country. “We are not divided by denominations but united in Christ,” summed up McQueen.

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Independence High School graduates 45 at winter commencement ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Independence High School held its winter graduation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 17 in the auditorium of The Milton Center, honoring the 45 seniors who became the final members of Fulton County s Class of 2015. Honored guests included Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent, Board members Linda McCain, Julia Bernath, Katie Reeves and Katha Stuart and Northwest Learning Community Area Executive Director Eric Hollinhead. The commencement address was given by Tashema Atkinson, Independence HS Teacher of the Year. Linda McCain, school board president, certified the diplomas on behalf of the Fulton County Board of Education. In addition to the formal afternoon ceremony, graduating seniors were invited to a

catered brunch earlier that day, courtesy of Principal Tabatha Taylor, and a post-commencement reception for the graduates and their families hosted by Alpharetta First Baptist Church. Independence, located in the Alpharetta Historic District, is a fully accredited Fulton County public school of choice. Its mini-semester format provides students with the opportunity to earn eight academic credits each year versus six in the traditional school setting; affording those enrolled the possibilities of early graduation or credit recovery. To learn more about Independence High School, please visit the website at www.independencehighschool.org. —Jonathan Copsey

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