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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Residents in a neighborhood off Mid Broadwell Road returned home from vacation to find their home ransacked.

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DUI arrests ►► Madeline Emma Whitefield, 25, of

Highland Colony Drive, Roswell, was arrested Dec. 13 on Davis Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to yield. ►► Kathryn Marie Whitehead, 26, of Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 18 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Marsha Lanzo, 46, of Whitshire

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Atlanta woman jailed for cashing phony check ALPHARETTA, Ga – An Atlanta resident is facing several forgery charges after allegedly cashing numerous fake checks Jan. 11 at local banks.

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gone for most of December.

When they returned home, they found several people had been living there. Someone had cooked and left pans in the kitchen along with food debris.

Beds were messed up, and beer and liquor bottles were found throughout the home. Both vehicles belonging to the family were reported missing.

Several new accounts were found on Netflix, having unique names that led the son in the family to suspect several people he knows from high school. Two of them live in the same neighborhood.

Reportedly missing from the home along with the cars were phones, purses, jewelry, computers, a TV, clothing, game consoles and games, for a total of nearly $23,000.

Way, Milton, was arrested Jan. 8 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Vijay R. Shetty, 34, of Chamblee, was arrested Jan. 5 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane, speeding and no license. ►► Robert Leonard Donnelly, 54, of Laguna Niguel, California, was arrested Jan. 5 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and no headlights. ►► Chandler Howard Brown, 65, of Duluth, was arrested Jan. 8 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 22 on Arnold Mill Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and following too close. ►► Shayne Kurtis Mitchell, 27, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, was arrested Dec. 22 on Highgrove Road in Milton for possession of a scheduled I controlled substance, possession of drug-related items and wanted person. ►► Mario Robles Leon, 42, of Prestwyck Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 22 on Hopewell Road in Milton for possession of marijuana. ►► Sarah Victoria Walker, 24, of Michael Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 22 on Hopewell Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, expired tag and suspended license.

DRUG arrests ►► Blayke Elaine Williams, 26, of

Welch, 24, of Atlanta, tried to cash two checks at the BB&T bank on Windward Parkway. It turned out the checks were both fake, for amounts of $3,500 and $2,400. The checks were copies of real checks.

The real owners of the account of the bogus checks said the checks were fake.

Bank employees said she was flagged in their system after cashing or attempting to cash checks at two other branches nearby.

Police found no money on Welch from her previous check-cashing attempts and she would not say to whom

she gave it.

Welch was arrested for forgery third degree.

Family returns home to burglary scene JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Spring Breeze Terrace family in Johns Creek went out to dinner Jan. 15 and returned to find their home the scene of a break-in.

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Can LASIK Treat Astigmatism?

By Niraj Desai, M.D.

Many of us have endured that peering glare from over the reading glasses of our eye doctor as they’ve leaned forward and said , “I’m sorry, but you have aSTIGMAtism’. I am not sure about you, but the first time I heard this from my eye doctor when I was 8, I only heard ‘STIGMA’! I walked away stigmatized, I suppose - and confused wondering what visual perils lay ahead of me!

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I don’t think I really understood what astigmatism was until I studied the eye in medical school.

Though simple in concept, explaining astigmatism to my patients has always been a bit challenging. It always ends up being a conversation about balls - footballs and soccer balls to be specific. God forbid I had a patient from a ‘futbol’ playing background as that conversation usually ended up in a discussion about why American football is played with your hands and still called ‘foot’ball. Or, how a soccer ball is really a football in the true sense. I decided to be more of a sporting secularist and I’ve modified my conversation now to include golf balls and eggs. Everyone may not like golf, but most people like eggs! They’re both white, small and hard to confuse.

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Though, I have had the odd golfer tell me that his astigmatism is so bad, it makes his golf ball look like an egg! But, I suppose that is the point - let me explain with the aid of some simple diagrams that don’t involve balls or eggs.

The best way to understand this diagram is to follow the beam of light from left to right. As the beam of light enters the eye, it is first bent by the cornea (the window of the eye) and then by the natural lens of the eye. In the diagram, the light appears NOT to come to a sharp focus, but instead has several points where it comes to focus on to the retina (light processing tissue). If you look at the smaller eye diagram you see how light comes to a sharp focus when there is no astigmatism. When discussing astigmatism with patients, your doctor is referring to the shape of your cornea, which is the most important surface for the bending of light. A golf ball has a perfectly spherical surface. Should your cornea have a golf ball like spherical surface, you’d have zero astigmatism. Consequently, should your cornea have a surface like an egg (oval), light would be bent differently depending on where it struck the egg shape surface resulting in multiple points of focus on your retina.

Practically speaking, a patient will experience blur when looking at objects when there is significant astigmatism. Life is not simple, and neither is astigmatism! There are different types of astigmatism and depending on what type you have, you may be able to correct this disorder with glasses, contact lenses, cataract surgery and LASIK.

I remain surprised at the persistence of the myth that astigmatism cannot be treated - that it is indeed a stigma for life. This may stem from the fact that in days past, severe astigmatism had limited success rates with contact lenses and laser vision correction, ie LASIK or PRK. Modern LASIK and PRK has evolved tremendously over the past decade and more. Look at the diagram above again. Your eye surgeon will first isolate the astigmatism as either coming from the cornea, lens or a combination of both. He will then typify the astigmatism as being regular or irregular. Maps of your astigmatism may resemble something like the image below. This patient has a beautiful example of ‘regular’ astigmatism - not the vertical bow tie on the top left corner.

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Milton Council welcomes interim city manager Steven Krokoff takes Chris Lagerbloom’s spot

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s Police Chief, Steven Krokoff will be able to now add a new line to his resume. The Milton City Council approved Krokoff as the interim city manager Jan. 20. This comes after Chris Lagerbloom announced his resignation Jan. 8.

Krokoff has been a public servant for more than 22 years. He has held many positions including senior administrator and law enforcement officer. He moved to Milton 10 months ago from Albany, New York, and now hopes to continue moving Milton in a positive direction.

“This is a fantastic group of people who are extremely talented, much more so than I am,” Krokoff said. “I’m looking

forward to working with them as we move forward into what Milton is growing into, which is fantastic and what drew me here.”

Krokoff said he will be able to juggle the two positions because it’s not a new concept for him.

“Where I came from in Albany, New York, many of the different functions that fall outside the police department here fell within the police department there,” Krokoff said. “So I have a lot of experience when it comes to traffic engineering and things along those lines.

It’s not going to be too big of a leap.

Plus it was a much larger city with many more responsibilities. My budget alone in Albany was $60 million for the police department. So it is not that different from where I’m from.”

The chief said he doesn’t anticipate struggling and he won’t allow either job to suffer.

Because he’s an interim, the city will conduct a search to name the of-

ficial city manager. Until then, Krokoff said he will provide the council the flexibility to search how they want.

“I’m not going to be rushing them,” Krokoff said. “Whatever time they need to do what’s right by the city of Milton, I’ll make sure I fill that gap for them.”

Krokoff is the newest public safety employee to fill the Milton’s city manager position. Lagerbloom was the city’s first police chief before transitioning to city manager.

“The difference in policing for me is I went from a department of 350 to 600 employees to a department of 40,” he said. “There are some pieces that are a little more difficult when you have a larger department. When I had a larger department I had a command staff and a CFO that took care of this and that.

Now I’m the CFO and the commander.

So it is more hands-on, but the handson piece of it is what drew me here. I’m a cop again. I haven’t been a cop in a long time, so it’s nice.”

Lockwood: Milton has come a long way Gives State of City address

We all want to keep Milton a unique place to live ... What I’m most proud of is the sense of community. ”

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton has turned 9 years old this year, and according to Mayor Joe Lockwood, it’s doing pretty well.

Lockwood gave his annual State of the City speech Jan. 19 at the monthly Milton Business Alliance meeting. In the speech, he told the audience the accomplishments of 2015 and where he sees the city headed in the coming year.

When Milton was formed nine years ago, it replaced elected officials that were miles away, though there were issues in what would become the city that needed addressing.

While many of those issues were resolved, there is still plenty of work to be done.

“If there were solutions that were easy, there would be an easy button and it would be done,” he said.

Instead, he found that most members of the community with issues are relieved to have their local elected representative’s ear to speak with and voice concerns. Lockwood said, whether or not their concerns are addressed, they often come away thankful to have someone to speak with.

“Whatever decision we make, whatever affects you, the citizens, will affect me as well,” Lockwood said.

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Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood speaks to the Milton Business Alliance about the state of the city Jan. 19.

“The difference between the city of Milton and the county is, if we can’t fix a problem, we can still sit down with you and see what we can do.

“We all want to keep Milton a unique place to live,” he said. “What I’m most proud of is the sense of community. Everybody is bonding and is part of the city, helping out. That makes the difference. That’s part of what makes Milton so great.”

Land conservation The conservation of the remaining open land in Milton is still important, he said, and the city has to find a way to accomplish that in light of the failure to approve last year’s conservation subdivision ordinance.

The city is looking at taking out a

bond in 2016 to buy up land that could be kept as green space or parkland.

“In the beginning, the majority of Milton was AG-1 (agricultural zoning) with no sewer. By default that was a one-acre lot for septic systems. At the time the city was created, everyone was worried that would change, adding more sewer and more density.”

However there was an unforeseen problem with that, he said.

“If everything was built out at 1 acre, Milton would just be homes and neighborhoods everywhere. We want to buy some green space and preserve it.

The best thing to do is if you can buy it and hold onto it forever.”

Parks When Milton was created, it had lots of open space, but most of that was

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Deputy returns to work after 2014 courthouse shooting

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Nearly 18 months ago, in June 2014, Forsyth County Deputy Daniel Rush was shot in the leg outside the old Forsyth County Courthouse. But now he is back on duty.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, “Deputy

Lockwood: Continued from Page 4 in private hands. Since then, the city has doubled the size of Bell Memorial Park, which was completely redone and reopened in 2015.

The 50-acre Providence Park was finally bought from the county after a lengthy cleanup process. Lockwood said Providence is expected to be a passive park, with a lake, trails and woods.

“There are no exact plans yet, but we want something different and appealing there,” he said.

Development The city implemented impact fees

Rush is extremely grateful for the concern that the community has shown for him during his recovery.”

Rush, a 30-year sheriff’s veteran, was shot when Dennis Marx, who was due in court that morning on drug and weapons charges, drove across the sidewalk, into the steps of the courthouse and then started shooting. He reportedly tried to run over Rush, who opened fire. Marx, who was acting

alone, fired at the deputy through his windshield and struck the deputy in the leg. Marx was later killed by deputies.

In July 2014, Rush was given the Deputy of the Year Award of Valor by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. The annual award is given to a deputy who “demonstrated an act of conspicuous heroism and bravery in the line of duty.”

Deputy Daniel Rush, left, with Sheriff Duane Piper after Rush returned to duty.

for the first time on new development in 2015. These fees are charged on new residential and commercial development to help recoup the cost of the city providing services such as police, fire and road amenities.

This will impact the amount of new development coming into the city, he said, but the city does not wish to halt it.

Transportation “See more road improvement projects,” he said.

Traffic circles in particular will be coming in greater numbers.

“You learn after a while they work really well but they can work too well.

Traffic goes too quickly and backs up at the next intersection.”

He said the intersection of Hopewell Road and Birmingham Road will be finished this year, with the intersection of Crabapple Road and Birmingham Road starting soon. Sidewalks will be going in to connect Mayfield Road with the Milton Library.

The city is also working with its neighboring cities and Fulton County on putting a referendum on the November ballot to charge a new penny sales tax for transportation improvements.

If passed, Milton could raise nearly $43 million.

City staff Longtime city manager Chris Lagerbloom recently resigned, taking a post with Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In his place will be Police Chief Steven Krokoff

as interim manager until a replacement is found.

“I’m sad to see [Chris] go, but it’s a great opportunity for him. He did a great job here.”

Milton continues to grow and improve services, he said, keeping it one of the most desirable places to live in the Atlanta area.

“We have so many great things, great schools, neighborhoods and people, but everybody wants to live here,” he said.

The annual event was hosted by the Milton Business Alliance. They meet once a month around town on the third Thursday. For more information and an up-to-date schedule, visit www.miltonbusinessalliance.com.

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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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Star Wars: Hollywood’s walk on the safe side Spoiler alert: This is a candid review of that cultural phenomenon known as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” so if you haven’t seen it yet, and you want to be totally surprised, then don’t read any farther.

Han Solo dies.

See, I told you not to read any farther.

Not to worry, though. This is Hollywood and anything or anybody can be resurrected – including an entire movie. Just wait HATCHER HURD and see.

Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com Having two grandsons can mean you have to repeat yourself. Take the latest “Star Wars” film. I saw it with one grandson, so naturally I had to take the other. That caused a bit of row because Grandson Chase said it wasn’t fair because Grandson Tripp got to go twice.

Well, life is unfair.

But seeing that “Star Wars” in now in its seventh incarnation, I am moved to comment about it. First let me say I fell in love with “Star Wars” in 1977. I was a Trekkie in the 1960s, and a sci-fi buff since I read my first Robert Heinlein novel in the seventh grade.

The first three installments that came out were great fun, full of cutting-edge special effects, loopy humor and an homage to the great early sci-fi serials such as “Flash Gordon.”

Then came the long-awaited prequels (for future clarification and my sanity, when I refer to “Star Wars” films, I will use the chronology of when they were released, not the dorky episode numbers used in the “Star Wars” conceit).

I was not moved to see them be-

cause what I had heard about the films sounded turgid and boring. The original “Star Wars” trilogy was enough for me.

But this new movie did intrigue me.

First, from the movie trailers I saw a “Star Wars” landscape I was familiar with. The old Storm Troopers were back along with a touch of the panache and puckish humor that graced the originals.

But Hollywood is first and foremost a business. So when Disney bought the “Star Wars” franchise in 2012 for $4 billion, you knew Jar Jar Binks would be nowhere to be seen. Sure enough, the latest “Star Wars” film was chock full of visual and plot cues to know this was going to faithfully follow the original “Star Wars” plot.

It was so faithful that it is almost indistinguishable from the first one. For the logic of this I will recommend to you the most excellent book about the film industry, especially the cut-throat business side of it, by William Goldman. His “Adventures in the Screen Trade” gives a somewhat jaundiced account of how Hollywood works.

Goldman’s first and foremost rule for Hollywood is always repeat what worked before. Originality is not bankable. That is why when small, original movies hit it big, the sequels are spit out like watermelon seeds.

Think of “Rocky,” now translated into its seventh iteration, or a particular favorite of mine, “The Magnificent Seven,” which produced three sequels and a TV series – and was itself a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s “The Seven Samurai.” Other examples abound – “Lethal Weapon” and “Die Hard” are but two more.

So, given the $4 billion investment, it is little wonder that almost every plot line in the origin of the franchise shows up in Disney’s version. Billed as the next installment it is really the same installment with a

Goldman’s first and foremost rule for Hollywood is always repeat what worked before. Originality is not bankable.

That is why when small, original movies hit it big, the sequels are spit out like watermelon seeds.

new paint job.

The George Lucas original begins with the young protagonist on a desert planet, raised by foster parents, and he is drawn into a “big adventure” when he meets a cuddly robot. The Disney version is much different.

A young protagonist living on an arid planet, who is waiting for her parents to come back for her, meets a cuddly robot that draws her into a big adventure. So the protagonist is a girl – big, big difference.

The villains in the Lucas version use warriors in white armor and fly space fighters that swarm like bees. In the Disney version the villains use warriors in slightly more sleek white armor but the same fighters that swarm like bees.

So in version 1, we have Luke, and in version 2 we have Rey, but I call “Lucille” and likewise we have Darth Vader in the Lucas version and, oh, let’s call him Li’l Darth because he is the grandson of Darth. And although Li’l Darth is a perfectly formed human, he still wears the black armor and helmet of Darth and uses a voice speaker that makes him talk like Darth.

But our little Lucille goes on to meet Han Solo – yes, the Han who would also raid lost arks – so that we cannot mistake this for anything other than the true sequel to the Lucas epic. Princess Leia is there, only now she is General Leia – a more feminist role, certainly.

Now the plot in Lucas’ “Star Wars” is the evil Galactic Empire which has a Death Star (a weapon as big as a moon, so you know it’s bad) which is going to destroy the planet that is home to The

Rebels.

Again, the plot is much different in the new version. It’s the evil First Order 30 years later, which has arisen to challenge Leia’s people (who are still called The Rebels, I suppose for continuity).

They have a new Death Star, which is three times the size of the old one.

But somehow there is still one Achilles heel that, if hit, will destroy the whole thing. So guess what happens? Right in one.

Now just to make sure we are snug in our “Star Wars” cocoon, we meet original cast members Harrison Ford (Han) and Carrie Fisher (Leia) with a cameo by Mark Hamill (Luke). Then R2D2 and C-3PO show up along with the Wookiee (Chewbacca). In this version Chewbacca gets all the best lines.

So there you have it. Disney did not run out a sequel to “Star Wars.” They simply did a remake. And with a $4 billion franchise to protect, should we have expected anything else? Of course not. We want our old characters back.

We want Han Solo skirting trouble with unsavory types he’s skinned in some deal.

We want C-3PO and R2-D2 trading barbs. We like walking into another Star Bar that echoes Rick s Café Americain in Casablanca. We want to recapture that old warm and fuzzy feeling for that world Lucas created.

So why did they kill off Harrison Ford at the end of this move? Well, death is only permanent outside of Hollywood. Inside, anything is possible, especially resurrection.

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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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MILTON, Ga. – Many years ago, Rex Harrison, playing the iconic lead in “Dr. Doolittle,” sang the song, “If I Could Talk to the Animals.” Surrounded by beasts of every kind, the good doctor became the finest veterinarian in the world.

While the students of Cambridge High School may not be able to talk with animals, they can still follow in that path, thanks to the newest addition to their school – the Cambridge Agriscience and Veterinary Education building, which opened its doors Jan. 22.

Called the CAVE, the building offers students a chance to interact with animals of all kinds – from the smallest dwarf hamsters to horses and cows – in an educational setting.

With 7,000 square feet of space, the new building has classrooms, an animal sciences laboratory, a barn and demonstration areas. There are about 80 students in the veterinary program.

“This is a long time coming,” said Cambridge Principal Ed Spurka. “Five years ago we said a veterinary building would be built with the school. This is a state-of-the-art facility and program.”

The building is the first of its kind in the county.

For the Fulton school system, leaders said the building and program marked new opportunities for students.

“When I started, everything was the same everywhere,” said school board member Katie Reeves. “We’ve come a

The new Cambridge High School agriscience learn about agriculture and animal health in a long way since then. Maybe there are different solutions and answers for different communities.”

She said if the program is successful, it could be adapted for other schools in the county.

Interim Superintendent Kenneth Zeff said he was excited for the opportunities.

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Both Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said they were excited about the new building.

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The Milton Fire Department Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue team set up their practice horse dummy in the barn area of the new building.

Sarah Nerswick is the school’s new agriculture education teacher who will administer the building and classes.

Students completing the veterinary science pathway will have the credentials needed for a veterinary assistant certification.

“This is a home,” she said, saying that beyond veterinary and agriculture sciences, she wants “students to learn leadership here. I want them to believe in themselves and that starts here.”

The new building is also home to the county’s new student club affiliated with the National FFA Organization, a national group that brings together students, teachers and agribusiness to support agricultural education.

Student Liam Robinson said he enjoys his time using the new building for class.

“I was interested in animal development and when I heard of the new veterinary sciences building, I knew I had to be a part of it,” he said.

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Students donate stuffed animals to EMTs Toys help children in trying times

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – What can calm a young child after an accident? That is a frequent problem faced by paramedics and EMTs when having to transport injured individuals in an ambulance.

“On calls with little children, they get scared,” said EMT Katie Fralick, with Rural Metro, the emergency provider for much of North Fulton. “ To help with that, the ambulance crews have taken to carrying a number of stuffed animals with them to help children through difficult times. Simply encouraging a child to hug a stuffed animal helps the child relax, allowing the medical crew to more easily assess the child for any medical needs while helping to ease fears.

“The animals keep the kids relaxed and entertained,” Fralick said.

Carra Rau, a paramedic, agreed.

“These are things the children can relate to,” she said. “It makes a lot of difference for the kids and makes my job easier.”

Many of the animals are collected from the community. The newly formed Centennial High School Leo Club, the youth arm of the Lions Club, is leading the charge. Also donating are local Kohl’s stores in Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton.

Lions Club member Bill Staley said he expects about 1,000 stuffed animals to be donated this year.

Centennial’s Leo Club presented their collection of toys to Fralick, Rau and their ambulance crew Jan. 21.

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In addition to awards for top male and female runners, there will be a contest to recognize the best and most creative superhero costumes. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero costume but it is not mandatory to participate in the run/walk.

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“The relationship formed between a CASA volunteer and the child becomes a stable part of an otherwise chaotic life for a child in foster care,” said Janet Walden, executive director of CASA of Forsyth County, Inc. “So often DFCS case managers change, therapists change, schools change and placements change for the child. The CASA volunteer is the one face in the crowd that is constant during a child’s journey through the child welfare system.”

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HoneyBaked Ham COO didn’t follow traditional path to top 2015 Most Powerful & Influential Woman rises from HR department to top leadership role

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Maggie DeCan, HoneyBaked Ham president and chief operating officer, admits that coming up through the human resources department is not your “traditional line of march” to where she is now. But for her it was the perfect course.

DeCan topped off 2015 with the Most Powerful and Influential Woman Award from The National Diversity Council at its annual Leadership Conference at the Midtown Crown Plaza in Atlanta. Who knew she would take the tools given her to craft a successful path to the top.

“I got out in the world in the mid’80s and went to work for Macy’s in executive retail training and went into HR,” DeCan said. “Thirteen years ago I became chief of human resources at HoneyBaked Ham. “Six years ago the boss said, ‘You know operations.’ And I was on my way.”

Today, DeCan is responsible for $500 million in sales in the more than 400 franchise and company-owned locations nationwide as well as e-commerce sales. Under her leadership, HoneyBaked sales and profitability have grown for all lines of its business, nearly doubling sales over the last five years.

She recently guided the company through a consolidation of all U.S. operations within a new Alpharetta national headquarters. Stores have

been remodeled, and DeCan has led the company’s foray into the Japanese market.

All this is from an HR expert? DeCan says why not? Human resources provided the best background for leadership, and for good reasons, she said.

“People are your best resource. HR teaches you good communication skills, listening and how to influence people,” she said. “To influence people, you have to be able to listen to what they want.”

Macy’s, Belk and Circuit City were all growing companies when DeCan left each one as she climbed the corporate ladder. But while those companies were assessing her, she was assessing them.

She found the fit she was looking for at HoneyBaked, which she credits for her opportunity. It’s not every place that would recognize her qualities but she allows the family-owned company is different.

“It is female dominated. It is consumer based. And it is values driven,” she said.

And when DeCan says core values, she says it’s not just a slogan stuck on the walls or on the business cards.

“It’s what is in our hearts,” she said.

That means getting involved with the community with such organizations as MUST Ministries and North Fulton Community Charities.

“We’re a food company. So our niche is feeding people,” she said.

The company is family-owned and majority female so the ownership is not particularly surprised to find leaders among the women executives.

“Having the day-today operations handled by women is the norm here,” she said.

“And I think it is good for the consumer.”

HoneyBaked has a somewhat unique marketing requirement also. At this company DECAN you have to be focused on your market. The ham business is seasonal with Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter the big events.

“So we do 60 percent of our business in 30 days out of the year. We’re a midsized company, not huge,” she said.

There isn’t room for error in such a short-time retail environment.

“So our strategies have three- and five-year plans, not quarterly adjustments,” she said.

The company is always thinking strategically. But it always starts by looking at its core customers. Who are they?

The great majority are made up of families, so the company’s core values and strategic goals are to be involved in the communities they serve in ways that address family issues.

A program developed by HoneyBaked Ham, Children’s Hour at the Table, is a direct result of that. The company gives a free 1-pound package of ham or turkey for signing a CHAT contract to provide stronger family ties by eating more meals together to promote familial togetherness and using the time for parents to engage their children in positive conversations.

“The idea is to turn off TV and all digital media and talk,” she said. “How many T:\ADS_2015\NFAYP families do that in this day and age?”

Georgia Diversity Council honors DeCan Given Most Powerful & Influential Woman Award ATLANTA, Ga. – Maggie DeCan, president and chief operating officer of HoneyBaked Ham, was honored with the 2015 Most Powerful and Influential Woman Award from The National Diversity Council in November at its annual Leadership Conference at the Midtown Crown Plaza in Atlanta.

DeCan also gave the keynote address on the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership, and the benefits of a values-driven work culture.

The award recognized DeCan’s ability to make a difference through her leadership, achievements and ability to excel in her field.

The achievements recognized include generating results, improving revenue and profitability, affecting the direction of her organization and making a difference in the community.

The Georgia Diversity Council is a nonprofit organization that campaigns for diversity and inclusion throughout Georgia in education, businesses and communities.

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Forsyth has record low unemployment rates

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County’s unemployment rate has hit a record low. According to the most recent data from the Georgia Department of Labor on county labor force estimates from November 2015, Forsyth has a labor force of 98,921 with 95,012 employed.

That equates to 3,909 unemployed, or 4.0 percent.

“Forsyth County’s low unemployment rate reflects the overall downward

trend as the U.S. economy continues to improve,” said Robert Long, vice president of economic development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “It also reflects our skilled workforce. The high educational attainment of our citizens increases job security and makes it easier for them to find work if they are displaced.”

In September 2015, Forsyth had a 4.3 percent unemployment rate. A year earlier, in November 2014, Forsyth stood at a labor force of 97,904 with 93,296 employed and 4,608 unemployed, or 4.7 percent.

Surrounding counties had unemployment rates of 5.2 percent (Fulton), 4.5 percent (Dawson), 4.2 percent (Hall), 4.0 percent (Cherokee), 4.6 percent (Pickens), 4.6 percent (Gwinnett) and 5.2 percent (DeKalb). Georgia’s county with the highest unemployed rate is Hancock at 10 percent, and the lowest is Oconee at 3.7 percent.

The overall Georgia unemployment rate is 5.6 percent for November 2015, down from 6.7 percent in November 2014. The state job growth rate of 2.2 percent is higher than the national average, which is 1.9 percent.

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell investor group has made a bid to buy troubled Delaware-based American Apparel. The Hagan Capital Group, and managing partner Chad Hagan, offered $300 million as part of a coalition of companies offering to buy the beleaguered clothing company.

Hagan Capital Group has partnered with Silver Creek Capital Partners with a combined value of $2.4 billion for the bid.

“We have a tiny but deep network of other global like-minded family offices,” Hagan said of the coalition.

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He said the group’s first bid of $200 million was rejected by the board of American Apparel. It was then upped to $300 million. The board has its own debt restructuring plan, which is being considered by a judge. American Apparel filed for bankruptcy protection in October after 2015 saw declines in sales of more than 15 percent and a decrease in gross profit of 29 percent.

In documents supplied by Hagan, the companies believe the bid can keep American Apparel operating and viable, helping its stakeholders and up to 10,000 employees.

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The documents claim these executives – including Charney - “are ready to lead the company towards a smooth transition under our ownership and back to its prior growth trajectory.” The documents refer to the period before Charney left the company in 2014.

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The Exercise Coach opens in Roswell Business name: The Exercise Coach Opened: Jan. 4 Owners: Katie Sanders and Adam Stephens What: Introducing a new “smart-gym” concept, The Exercise Coach fitness studios solely use computers and robotics instead of dumbbells and treadmills. Locals Katie Sanders and Adam Stephens teamed up to open a

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Where: Kroger, 12870 Ga. 9, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (second-floor employee training room) More info: alpharettaclub.toastmastersclubs.org

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TOUR

What: For prospective families with elementary through high school children. Meet in the high school foyer. No reservation required.

When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 Where: Fellowship Christian School, 10965 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fellowshipchristianschool.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

15TH ANNUAL ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL

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.

When: Activities through Feb. 29 Where: Various locations throughout Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK

What: 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.

When: Sunday. Jan. 25-31 More info: roswellrw.com

FREE TAI CHI CLASS

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 County Parks & Recreation at Old Atlanta Park, 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: 770-205-4646

PINECREST ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

What: Pinecrest Academy, a private, PreK 3–12th-grade, college preparatory Catholic school, will have an open house.

When: Sunday, Jan. 31, 1 p.m.-3pm.

Where: Pinecrest Academy, 955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: pinecrestacademy.org

BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME

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

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

3RD ANNUAL PALESTINE CHILDREN’S RELIEF FUND TRIVIA NIGHT

What: A fun night of trivia! Show off your smarts and enjoy time with friends

and family while helping to support a great cause!

When: Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Casablanca Banquet Hall, 631 N Main Street #113, Alpharetta More info: Pcrfatlantayouth@gmail. com

KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PREVIEW DAY

What: A drop-in open house event open to the public for prospective applicants and current families who would like to learn more about KRCS. When: Sunday, Jan. 31, 1:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Where: King’s Ridge, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta More info: kingsridgecs.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: 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 More info: visitroswellga.com

SPRUILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS CLASSES, NEW EXHIBIT

What: Spring quarter registration opens; “Sights & Insights” exhibit opens.

When: Registration begins Jan. 27; new exhibit opens Jan. 28 Where: Spruill Center for the Arts, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

syth events, sponsored by the Forsyth County Public Library and the FCPL Friends and Advocates, will spotlight Japanese and Chinese events.

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sharon Forks Library to celebrate Japan; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 at Post Road Library to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Cost: Free More info: forsythpl.org.

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 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 the public.

When: Saturday, Jan. 30, 10:30-11:30 am.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

ALPHARETTA BOOK-TO-ACTION GROUP

What: “Love Is A Verb” is an examination of a social movement of Sufi-inspired Muslims that began in Turkey in the 1960s and now reaches across the globe. The group is called Hizmet, the Turkish word for service, or the Gulen Movement after its inspiration, leader and beloved teacher Fethullah Gulen, a man that Time Magazine named one of the most influential leaders in the world in 2013.

When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 Where: Regal Cinemas Avalon, 3950 1 St., Alpharetta Cost: $12 per person More info: tugg.com/events/82771#

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. 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 More info: 404-613-6735

LIBRARY EVENTS:

WEDDING PLANNING

“LOVE IS A VERB” SCREENING

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

ONE WORLD FORSYTH PROGRAM TO HOST JAPANESE, CHINESE EVENTS What: Two special One World For-

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 More info: 404-613-4402

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Calendar: Continued from Page 20 Cooking With Chef Lynn What: Enjoy seasonal samples while learning insider tips and recipes from Chef Lynn Ware.

When: Monday, Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

Forsyth’s Kissin’ Bridge What did the Georgia landscape look like 100 years ago? It would have been very different from what we see today, and one difference would have been the large number of covered STEVE HUDSON bridges.

Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group Why were they covered? Maybe because horses and mules didn’t like crossing “open” bridges. Maybe to protect the substructure from the weather.

Or maybe (and this is my favorite) to provide … well … a little privacy for young couples out for an afternoon stroll. In that roll they worked pretty well. I can affirm that, possibly from personal experience.

These days, few of Georgia’s covered bridges remain. But one that does is Poole’s Mill Bridge, centerpiece of Poole’s Mill Bridge Park just up the road in Forsyth County. Whether you’re looking for something different to do with the kids or just want to touch a piece of history, this is a park you don’t want to miss.

The bridge is on land where, in the early 1820s, Cherokee chief George Welch operated a grist mill. After the Cherokee were forcibly removed following the discovery of Georgia gold, the land went through several owners and was eventually acquired by Dr. M. L. Pool, who added a cotton gin in 1920. But the area’s economy was changing. In 1947 the mill was abandoned and soon fell into disrepair. It burned in 1959.

What about the bridge? The first bridge at the site was an uncovered bridge which washed away in 1899.

It was replaced by a new structure – a 96-foot-long covered bridge – in 1901. Built in what’s called the lattice truss style, that new bridge relied on wooden pegs called trunnels to hold

everything together. The lumber was drilled on-site for those pegs, but builders soon discovered that the holes were in the wrong places. Some say that the man who incorrectly drilled them quickly left the area, taking with him a gallon of corn whiskey!

That’s a great story. It may even be true. But in any case the holes were soon re-drilled (under the watchful eye of a new and presumably more focused supervisor) and the bridge was eventually finished. You can still see the incorrectly drilled holes in the bridge today.

The bridge stood for many years, though it eventually began to show its age. It might have disappeared altogether but for a restoration effort in the 1990s which saved the bridge and also led to acquisition of the surrounding property for creation of what’s now Poole’s Mill Park. Today, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Poole’s Mill Park is an inviting place. You’ll find a children’s playground, swings, short walking trails and picnic tables (with grills) near the creek. There’s also a large covered picnic pavilion, with restroom facilities, which can be reserved by contacting Forsyth County Parks & Recreation.

During warm months you may see folks fishing in the creek – and you’ll certainly see kids of all ages enjoying the well-known sliding rocks located within the park just downstream from the bridge.

Poole’ Mill Park is located at 7725 Pooles Mill Road, Ball Ground. From Ga. 400, take Ga. 2 west to Heardsville Road. Go right (north) on Heardsville Road for about one mile to Pooles Mill Road, on your right. The park is at the corner of Poole’s Mill Road and Heardsville Road.

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more. Check them out at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

ROSWELL ROOTS: FAMILY STORYTIME WITH JOSIE BAILEY

What: Josie Bailey’s original tales about real historic figures and slave times and her unique retelling of Uncle Remus favorites bring to life the experiences of our ancestors.

When: Monday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library,115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075

COLLEGE PLANNING STARTS EARLIER THAN YOU THINK

What: Presented by Abacus TD.com and an Emory professor who reviews college applications and essays and interviews admissions/scholarship candidates. Course selection, grades, SAT and other test scores, extracurricular activities, essay writing skills, interviewing techniques and how they all relate to college admission. Parents encouraged to attend. Ages 13-18.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820

NINE-WEEK FINANCIAL PLANNING CLASS

What: Marsha Spear, CFP, will facilitate this nine-week workshop focusing on your retirement years.

When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3 Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

CHRONIC DISEASE SELFMANAGEMENT CLASS

What: Manage chronic diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, lung and heart disease and pain. Taught by certified peer CDSM trainers. Adults.

When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3 Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

BOOK WIDOW’S COUPLES WHO READ TOGETHER DISCUSSION

What: Four local authors discuss how to get both parties in a relationship reading. They also provide gift ideas for your favorite reader’s Valentine’s Day gift.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-.4402

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library. All proceeds go back into the library.

When: Feb. 4-7, 10 a.m.-5:30 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2-5:30 on Sunday.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770 643 4839

FRIENDS OF THE ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Come support the library shopping at the Friends’ Book Sale. All ages.

Library porch and Friends Bookstore.

When: Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

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: “DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” DISCOUNTED STUDENT TICKETS

What: Broadway’s classic fairy tales returns to the Fox Theatre for a week of musical enchantment. For any local college students looking for a night of romantic hilarity mixed with magic and charm, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta presents a special $25 Student Rush ticket price.

When: Feb. 2-7, times vary Where: Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: broadwayinatlanta.com

MARDI GRAS STREETCAR ADVENTURE

What: The 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Streetcar Adventure, a tour including nine locally owned restaurants, bars and attractions with a New Orleans vibe.

When: Saturday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m.

Where: Park Bar at Centennial Olympic Park and Sweet Auburn Curb Market off Edgewood Avenue More info: AtlantaBarTours.com.

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This year, the Roswell Green Expo has expanded to a new venue at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. This free event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature: • The Green Market, showcasing many local and regional vendors, artisans, non-profit organizations and a diverse array of environmentally friendly services and products.

• A DIY rain barrel workshop presented by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the Rain Barrel Depot, and Vicki Culbreth, Environmental Education Coordinator for the City of Roswell. $10 fee, one barrel per household. Register at www. roswellgreenexpo.org.

• Favorite Costumed Characters, including “KiRBy” from Keep Roswell Beautiful, EcoMan, Captain Planet, City of Roswell’s Roz the Squirrel,

Sparky the Fire Dog, McGruff the Police Dog and characters from the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

• Back by popular demand: Mascot Dance-Off! • KRB’s Earth Balloon and other kidfriendly activities • Pet adoptions with Releash Atlanta and Angels Among Us • Pottery Demonstrations • Cooking Demonstrations with Pure Taqueria • Yoga Demonstration and Seminar from Hope’s Yoga • Urban Fruit Tree Seminar by Concrete Jungle • Learn how to create a residential rain garden • Raffle Prizes and Giveaways • Food Trucks • Eyeglass and Hearing Aid Recycling—Bring your old ones to donate “The expo is a great way for residents to learn about being green while having fun, and none of it would be possible without the support of our sponsors and vendors,” said Janet Liberman, co-chair of the Roswell Green Expo and Executive Director of Keep Roswell Beautiful. “The whole event is designed to actively engage community members while teaching

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The Roswell Green Expo is supported by sponsors: Conex Recycling, Advanced Disposal, Atlantic Coast Consulting, Goodwill Industries, Gas South, Atlanta Paint Disposal, General Electric, Neighbor Newspapers and Abulous Media.

For more information about the Green Expo and to sign up to volunteer at the event, visit www.RoswellGreenExpo.org.

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In regulation play the Bears never led until 45 seconds left in the game when freshman Bryce Boutelle (12pts) hit a go-ahead 3 point shot to give the Bears a 46-45 lead with 30 seconds to go.

Sprayberry then missed a shot which has rebounded by junior Luke Freiburg and passed to freshman Caleb Lucas (11pts) who was fouled. Lucas made two clutch free-throws to give the Bears a 3 point lead with 10 seconds to play.

Sprayberry hit a desperate shot to send the game into overtime where the Bears were out-scored 8 to 2.

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Alpharetta Ambush U16 boys champions at GSA Soccer Tournament ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Alpharetta Ambush U16 Boys team finished the soccer season with a championship win in their division at the GSA Soccer Tournament in Conyers.

After several rounds of competitive play, the team moved into the final round to win the championship. The team also kicked off the season this past spring with a win at the NASA Classic Tournament.

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Cambridge swimmers, divers stand out at county championships FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The swimming and diving team took on powerhouse teams in the annual Fulton County Championships held Jan. 7 at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center. Cambridge had a number of stand-out performances but they were no match for the dominating teams from Johns Creek and Alpharetta. Out of 13 teams, Cambridge took 7th place in the men’s score, women’s score and combined score.

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Showstoppers Artistic Director Leslie Kelley said the youth theater group will feature 24 players, all from third grade through ninth. Showstoppers is a program of the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department.

“We auditioned all of the parts.

These kids have been great. But the biggest thing is that this is true musical theater,” Kelley said. “All of these kids sing, dance and act.”

To get ready, the cast took dance lessons once a week, and rehearsed two times a week since September to get their roles down perfectly.

Heading the cast are Morgan Lanzo, a Milton freshman who plays Beauty, and Rex Rickson, an eighth-grader at Elkins Middle School, who plays The Beast.

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“This is not a sightseeing tour, but instead a tremendous opportunity for students and even parents to experience the culture and history of the Inca civilization and to interact with the people of Peru,” Haak said. “I expect it to be full of moments of wonder and awe that the kids will never forget.”

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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.

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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.

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Cambridge Cross Country teams finish in Top 10 at state meet MILTON, Ga. -- Cambridge High School’s Cross Country teams completed their most successful season yet with top ten finishes for both the boy’s and girl’s teams at the GHSA State Championship in Carrollton, Georgia on Nov. 7.

Despite challenging weather and course conditions, the Cambridge boys finished the meet in 5th place, just 14 points shy of making their first ever podium appearance on the state level.

The Cambridge girls finished in 8th place, and was one of only four teams to place all seven runners in the top 70. The girls fought an extra obstacle as a steady rain persisted throughout their race, making a challenging day even tougher.

Prior to the state meet, the boy’s and girl’s Cambridge teams each earned second place finishes in the most competitive 5A region in the state.

Making it to the state championship for the second year in a row was the culmination of a memorable cross country season, which included a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for the Disney Cross Country Classic in October. Coach Brad Coulter helped organize the trip for forty runners who competed in the Elite Division at ESPN Wide World of Sports with some of the best teams in Florida.

“We were glad to get to reward the runners for all their hard work this season. After getting to see the kids’ excitement in the parks, we knew all of the planning was worth it,” said Coulter. “Many seniors mentioned that it was one of their best experiences on the team.”

Working together on and off the race course, this close-knit team also supported a community service project during their season. Led by junior runner Julia Jack, the group managed to collect 500 pairs of gently used shoes for Soles4Souls, a nonprofit working to fight poverty.

“The team rallied around to donate shoes to a worthy cause and we are very proud of the way these kids give back to the community,” said Coulter.

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Chattahoochee High School’s Amy Pitzel has signed to row for the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. Pictured with her are, seated, her parents Erika and David Pitzel. And, standing, CHS Assistant Athletic Director J.J. Hicks, CHS Principal Tim Corrigan, Coach Sarah Low, Coach Jordan Smith, Coach Shawn Connell and CHS Athletic Director Matt Crooks.

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Alumni players and coaches from four area schools met up again on Chattahoochee’s turf field for the 6th Annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic Dec. 20. Participating schools included Alpharetta, Centennial, Chattahoochee and Northview.

Alumni lacrosse players meet up again Players from 4 local schools play in Asa Adler Memorial Classic JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Chattahoochee High School boys lacrosse program hosted the 6th Annual Asa Adler Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Classic Dec. 20.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Last Saturday in North Fulton and around metro Atlanta, the Muslim community threw open the doors of their mosques to invite their neighbors to visit and gain a better understanding of what mainstream Muslims believe.

Using the twitter handle #VisitAMosqueATL, area mosques designated Jan. 23 as a time for the public at large to come and visit with Muslims in their respective neighborhoods in casual settings.

Most mosques are open to the public at any time, but the Muslim community wanted to extend a special invitation to talk with Muslims in their communities as neighbors, said Moiz Mumtaz, Ph.D., a science advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine.

Speaking to around 30 residents at the North Fulton Islamic Center in Alpharetta, Mumtaz patiently answered visitors’ questions about the Islamic faith, practices and beliefs.

“This life prepares the path in the next,” Mumtaz told the guests. “And half of that [preparation] is marriage.”

Asked what can be done by all faiths to counteract not only so much negative information about Islam on the news almost daily but sectarian hatred

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Islamic Center of North Fulton Imam Asad Khan, left, and Moiz Mumtaz, Ph.D., who chairs the center’s construction committee, field questions from non-Muslim guests at the mosque’s Jan. 23 open house.

as well, Mumtaz said everyone must practice patience.

“But do what is right. Represent what is true. That is the right way to do it,” he said.

He conceded the Muslim community may be too quiet in the midst of sectar-

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The suspect said he only ate some cheese, because he bought it and said part of it was spoiled, so he tasted it.

Employees said this was not the first time the suspect was spotted eating their food in the store.

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Employees of the Windward Parkway branch of the Cellaris phone store told police the woman came into the store Sept. 9 to sell her Iphone. After speaking with employees, she agreed to sell the phone for $361. During the course of the sale, employees checked that the phone was not stolen. The check came back negative.

The phone was sold to another customer who later complained it would not work. Employees checked the phone and discovered the original seller had reported the phone stolen after she sold it, and had filed insurance to get a new phone.

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Man ‘dives in front of cars’ FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 22-yearold man reportedly dove in front of multiple cars and was hit Jan. 14 on Buford Highway and Nuckolls Road.

The driver told officers she saw the man standing on the side of the road when “he took the stance as if he was about to try and sprint across.” She said she slowed down but, as she got closer to him, he reportedly “sprinted into the roadway and ‘dove headfirst’ in front of her car.” She said though she swerved to avoid him, she did hit him and returned to the scene to check on him. She told officers a third party told her the man had walked in the roadway in front of another car shortly before her car.

He tried to reportedly walk away from the paramedics and said he needed to go home while looking alarmed or panicked. During the ambulance ride, the man reportedly tried to strike the paramedics. The man reportedly did not want to be helped but was transported to Northside Hospital Forsyth, where he remained. He was issued a citation for pedestrian darting into traffic.

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“Muslims who practice [their faith] don’t talk much about it,” he said.

“Those who do talk a lot [about Islam] practice very little.”

The leader of a particular mosque, the imam, is “the most capable person in that mosque – who should be a knowledgeable, pious, religious, trustworthy person in the community and is chosen by its members.”

Alpharetta’s imam is Asad Kahn.

He said Muslims try to use actions to counter the negativity of the terror done in the name of Islam that dominates the news.

“Islam requires that we be just.

The Quran tells us that justice is close to righteousness,” Kahn said. “It also says let not your enmity blind you from justice.”

The residents who came to the Alpharetta mosque came to learn more about what Muslims believe and why so much violence is happening all over the world.

“I was hungry for the opportunity to come here. What I hear on television is so heartbreaking,” one resident said.

Mumtaz said Muslims share that heartbreak. They see events happen over which they have no control and pray that they don’t happen again.

“I’m a student of Islam. And we are all representatives of our religion,” Mumtaz said. “And God is listening.”

Julie Caines came from Woodstock

to participate and to learn more about Islam, she said.

“And I wanted to give my children a broader view of world religions,” Caines said.

Milton resident Yvonne Chrimes said she came out of curiosity.

“I’ve never been in a mosque. I think it is important to promote understanding among people. And I wanted to educate myself and I thought having a dialogue was the best way to do it,” said Chrimes.

Windward resident Jane Rausch said she attends St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church “just up the street” and noted that Kahn had come to one of their adult classes.

“I wanted to repay the visit and be welcoming to them,” Rausch said. “It is clear to me the message the marginal

few we see and hear about in Iraq and Syria make is not what they espouse here.”

Tom and Shirlee Wiener also attend St. Thomas Aquinas and decided to come after St. Thomas’ Monsignor Daniel Stack recommended parishioners do so.

“We wanted to find out as much as we could about all people in the world. The more people know about each other, the easier it is for us to live together,” Tom Wiener said.

His wife agreed, saying the local community should welcome Muslims as neighbors.

“We have Muslim friends and know Muslims we do business with,” Shirlee Wiener said. “So we weren’t surprised at the welcome we received here,” she said.

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