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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta Police detective was fired after an internal affairs investigation found he “grossly mishandled evidence in a nefarious manner” while executing a search warrant on Oct. 3, 2017. Detective Shawn Chapman was also “not truthful” about the incident, according to the investigation.

The incident stemmed from a joint narcotics operation on a home in Cumming between Alpharetta detectives and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office During the investigation, Chapman exited a bathroom in the home with $4,000 in cash, evidence seized in the raid.

Chapman had taken the cash from a nightstand in the home and texted his superior that he needed to use the bathroom. The text did not state anything about the money.

According to the investigation, he was in the bathroom for approximately 25 minutes.

During the internal affairs investigation, Chapman said he took the cash into the bathroom because he wanted to impress his lieutenant with the discovery. However, the money had already been found by another detective and

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Two laptops stolen from Apple Store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A suspected thief made off with two Apple laptops during business hours at the Apple store in Avalon, stowing the computers in luggage bags.

The suspect entered the store at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 12 and sat in front of the computers. After a few minutes had passed, he placed a laptop in his book bag and put the bag under the counter.

Sitting in the same seat, the man pulled over another laptop and placed it in front of him. The suspect again waited a few minutes before putting the second computer in his book bag.

The suspect, identified as a black male between 30-35 years old with a light black beard, then walked out of the store. The two laptops are valued at $2,298.

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Other detectives later realized the money was missing and spoke loudly in the room adjacent to the bathroom about it being missing. According to the investigation, Chapman was not honest about being unable to hear the officers “yelling about the missing money” while in the bathroom.

After exiting the bathroom, Chapman said the toilet was not working and clothing CHAPMAN was inside the tank. However, the investigation found that another detective had used the toilet earlier and there were no clothes in the tank and that the toilet worked properly. The pants in the tank were “partially dry” which was inconsistent with being inside the tank.

Chapman was found in violation of four codes of conduct, including interfering with a case, collecting evidence improperly, handling evidence before the entire scene is analyzed and making false or untruthful statements to an internal affairs investigator.

Woman struck by car following confrontation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman confronted an unknown man in her car and was later struck by his vehicle as he attempted to flee the area.

On Jan. 25, the woman was leaving the Little Caesars location on Windward Parkway when she observed a 20-year old man exiting her vehicle. She noticed her cell phone was missing from the car and confronted the man as he walked to the restaurant. The victim demanded her items back and the man apologized and gave her the phone and her credit card. After the woman said she was calling the police, the man began running to his vehicle.

As he attempted to leave, the woman photographed the suspect’s license plate. She was taking the photo when the suspect’s car struck her. She was able to remain on her feet.

Police tracked down the suspect through his license plate number and were able to confirm the woman’s story through a witness and Kroger surveillance footage.

The suspect was charged with ag-

gravated assault and entering an automobile with intent to commit theft. The suspect’s father brought the suspect to the Alpharetta Detention Center the next day and he was arrested.

Social media helps identify theft suspects FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three suspects were identified recently using the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page after a picture from a security camera was posted online.

The suspects entered the Publix off Bethelview Road Jan. 13 and worked with another person to shoplift nearly $800 worth of detergent, diapers and air filters. They then went to two different Kroger stores on Peachtree Parkway and stole the same items in the same manner from one store, but were disrupted at the second store.

They were seen loading the items into a pickup truck and a picture from the security footage was put online in hopes the public could identify them.

They were identified about two weeks later.

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Doctor Highlight: Dr. Vandana Reddy Not many people can claim to be both a surgeon and an accomplished dancer. However, when describing Dr. Vandana Reddy, a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and skilled performer of Kuchipudi dance (a type of Indian classical dancing), the word multifaceted almost seems like an understatement. Dr. Reddy is not only talented, but she also enjoys sharing her talents. She has been a part of several medical and surgical outreach efforts and has also found ways to help those in Vandana Reddy, M.D. need through her dancing with the Srivaani Kuchipudi Dance Academy.

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“Ophthalmology provides an environment that is balanced with both clinical medicine and surgery and where you’re seeing patients from all walks of life…people sometimes take their vision for granted and I love being able to help when I can,” she said. She pursued her training in ophthalmology at the world-famous Mayo Clinic and then pursued further sub-specialty training at the Kellogg Eye Institute at the University of Michigan. She met many outstanding clinicians and mentors along her path and is very grateful to them.

Over the years, Dr. Reddy has devoted a great deal of her time and expertise to medical and surgical outreach through a variety of programs, including the Salvation Army Free Eye Clinics, Medical Camps and Migrant Health Clinics, and the Student Sight Savers Programs.

“It’s always been a big part of why I went into medicine … providing medical care to people who don’t always have access,” she said.

During her residency, Dr. Reddy did a rotation at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, a non-forprofit eye care institution in Hyderabad, India. During that rotation, she participated in providing free cataract surgery for people from the surrounding villages.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The shape and character of Alpharetta’s highly touted Alpha Loop came into question last week when city officials granted a developer’s request to move the path from its original track along Ga. 400.

The City Council voted 4-3 to grant developer Pope & Land a change in conditions allowing it to realign the section of the outer loop running through its property to an area within the Northwinds Summit mixed-use development at Haynes Bridge Road and Northwinds Parkway.

The debate focused on whether the Alpha Loop, which consists of two rings surrounding Alpharetta’s core, is to be as park-like as possible, or whether its function is to give its users a connection to offices and amenities in the area.

The Alpha Loop consists of a threemile inner and five-mile outer trail.

Original plans with the city called for the outer trail to follow a path within the wooded buffer running along the east side of Ga. 400.

City planning staff, along with the city’s trail consultant, recommended the loop remain in its original placement to provide a more park-like setting for those using the multi-use trail.

Community Development Director Kathi Cook said moving the loop within the development could also create conflicts between patrons of the development and cyclists and pedestrians traversing the Loop.

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If the project moves forward, she said, it would provide easy connections to the outer Alpha Loop, providing it stays on its current course. Moving the Loop to the interior of a development, farther away from Ga. 400, could complicate that plan, she said.

Attorney Donald Rolader, representing the developer, said building the loop as in the original plans presented topographical challenges. He also said that if the loop path remains in its current plotted location, those using the trail would endure a canyon of noise from Ga. 400 traffic bouncing off the side of a six-story parking deck within the

development.

“A location hard up against Ga. 400 … is not the place for an urban pedestrian and bicycle network,” Rolader said, adding that his understanding of the Alpha Loop was that it was to service all the functional areas in and near the city core.

“To serve those areas, you have to pass through them,” he said.

Pope & Land has suggested the Loop path be relocated to run through the boulevard of the development where it will be widened and clearly marked, he said. In addition, the developer would add two four-foot-wide bike lanes, also clearly marked and separated from pedestrian traffic.

Bob Hughes, principal with HGOR Planners, the firm designing the development, went further, saying that

relocating the Loop path would benefit its users.

“We think the best experience for the user is coming up the middle of the site, crossing Haynes Bridge where you want to cross Haynes Bridge,” Hughes said.

About half a dozen residents spoke out on the subject at the meeting. All opposed changing the Loop path.

Council members were split on the request.

Councilman Jim Gilvin said he was disturbed by the interruption in the intended path, a path that is secluded and lined with trees. Whether it’s kids on bicycles or serious cyclists, there are bound to be problems, he said.

“I can’t imagine somebody that’s wearing Spandex and a bike helmet going through this development weaving between people carrying babies and shopping bags,” Gilvin said.

But Councilman Dan Merkel took a different tack.

He said he has walked the plotted trail along Ga. 400, and the noise is already deafening.

“When we talk about experiences folks, it is not a nice experience the way it is right now,” Merkel said. “It’s extremely loud. You feel like you’re walking on the shoulder of (Ga.) 400.”

Councilman Jason Binder said he’d like to table the request, citing the possibility the city may have to reroute the path back to the Ga. 400 buffer and pay for the construction. “[In a fiduciary sense], I would rather keep the original deal that was agreed upon,” Binder said. His motion to table the matter failed, 2-5, with Gilvin joining.

After nearly two hours of discussion, the council voted 4-3 – with council members Gilvin, Binder and Ben Burnett opposed – to grant the developer’s request to move the loop path.

Hipes announces bid for City Council seat ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Downtown business owner John Hipes has announced he will run for the Post 4 seat on the Alpharetta City Council currently held by Jim Gilvin.

Gilvin announced plans earlier last month to run for mayor.

Hipes owns a law firm in historic downtown Alpharetta.

A member of the Alpharetta Planning Commission and past president of the Rotary Club, Hipes said he wants to put the needs of residents first in a city he said maintains a sense of community in the wake of tremendous growth.

“Four years ago, Karen and I bought into the promise of Alpharetta when we purchased our home

in Academy Park in downtown Alpharetta,” he said.

“As I began walking to work, downtown shops and church, I discovered there is a sense of community and camaraderie in Alpharetta that makes our city special.”

He said he wants to preserve that sense of community.

“In order to preserve our sense of community, we must place a priority on absorbing existing growth rather than encouraging new development,” he said.

“As a council member, I will put the needs of our residents first.”

Hipes said future development needs more of a balanced approach that takes into account input from residents.

Hipes also said he will work to improve traffic patterns during peak hours, expedite the new TSPLOST projects and allocate funds for key intersection improvements.

Hipes and his wife, Karen, have two children, Kaelin and Zachary, both graduates of Fulton County Schools. He organized the Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute and serves HIPES as vice president of North Fulton Community Charities and as a board member of the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation. He also serves on the Church Council of Alpharetta First United Methodist Church.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s tech community is consolidating in an effort to fortify local branding and expand services.

The Greater Alpharetta Tech Network, or GATN, has merged into Tech Alpharetta’s day-to-day operations and will become the Tech Alpharetta Engage Committee.

By combining both non-profits, the organization can now provide a broad spectrum of assistance for tech companies to grow their businesses and remain engaged in industry developments, according to Tech Alpharetta CEO Karen Cashion.

Reasons behind the merger were twofold, Cashion said.

“One was to expand the reach of Tech Alpharetta to better serve our tech community,” she said. “The other was to unify all things tech under one brand so that we could avoid confusion.”

Before the merger, for example, GATN might send out a newsletter announcing an event while Tech Alpharetta was hosting another event at its incubator facility.

“It just made sense from a brand messaging standpoint as well as a services standpoint to have it all under one umbrella,” Cashion said.

The merger gives Tech Alpharetta its own service pillar focused on tech programming and community engagement.

Tech Alpharetta now supports the local technology ecosystem across three key areas of service: -- Strategic advisory board of C-level tech executives -- Tech startup incubator (the Tech

Alpharetta Innovation Center) -- Technology programming and events Through its new Engage Committee, Tech Alpharetta will host monthly, locally-based, tech thought leadership, educational CASHION and networking events for tech professionals in the area, Cashion said. This began earlier this month with the Tech CIO Panel held Jan. 18 at the new Hotel at Avalon. GATN members will be admitted free of charge to these monthly events until the expiration of their GATN memberships.

Cashion, who founded GATN in 2013, was named CEO of Tech Alpharetta a year ago.

Tech Alpharetta was established in 2012 to advise the city in developing opportunities and policy decisions to nurture the tech community.

Its 14-member board, composed of executives from Alpharetta’s leading technology firms, maps strategies to provide cutting-edge infrastructure, national branding and innovation to the tech community. The non-profit also launched its Innovation Center, an incubator for small start-ups, in 2015.

Both Tech Alpharetta and GATN have always worked together for the same goals, Cashion said. Representatives from each organization served on the other’s board of directors, she said.

“It was very much of a partnership, which made it that much easier to go ahead and streamline everything by folding it into Tech Alpharetta,” Cashion said.

Right now, the organization is making preparations for its first AgTech Conference July 23-25 at the new Alpharetta Conference Center. The event will be the first offered in the Southeast and hopes to have at least 250 tech executives in attendance.

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Roswell City Council endorses community use of old fire station

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A makerspace is coming to Roswell, with a vision to promote lifelong learning and community.

The Roswell City Council recently signed a contract with the Atlanta Maker Alliance to create a makerspace, named Roswell FireLabs, in the vacant Fire Station No. 4 on 1601 Holcomb Bridge Road. As part of the agreement, the total cost of the design and construction shall not exceed $200,000.

A makerspace is a collaborative work space that houses a variety of equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering irons and sewing machines.

“A makerspace really grew from this idea that we had a lot of people that would do things, whether it was in their basements and their garages, who would work on projects of various sorts, but they were limited,” said Dr. David MacNair, director of laboratory development at Georgia Tech University, who has been spearheading the makerspace project. “They were limited by the types of tools that they had. They were limited by the people they connect with and the space that they had available to them... The most important part of that is the mentorship aspect.”

Makerspaces are open to everyone, including children, adults and entrepreneurs, and invite people to both explore their own interests and learn from one another. They can not only encourage building skills in science, technology, engineering, art, and math,

but can also help start new businesses and promote lifelong learning.

“Everybody is a maker,” MacNair said.

“Anyone who has any skill in a particular area or a hobby…

We want to invite all McNAIR makers to come join us and become a part of this space, a part of creating.”

Currently, there are makerspaces in Decatur, Gwinnett, Marietta and Atlanta, but not in the North Fulton area.

The fire station is an optimal building for a new makerspace, MacNair said.

The vehicle bay can be used for large projects and already has built-in exhaust fans to pull out any saw dust or fumes. It also already has modular space that could be adapted for classes, storage and community meetings.

Several residents, including members of the North Fulton Amateur Radio League and home owners associations in the neighborhoods adjacent to the fire station, spoke in full support of the project.

“Roswell is one of those places where dreams truly can happen,” MacNair said. “We’re hoping you can help make that dream a reality.”

The council unanimously voted to approve the contract. Councilman Mike Palermo was not at the meeting.

To learn about the upcoming makerspace and get involved with the Roswell Makers group, visit facebook. com/roswellfirelabs.

City of Roswell awarded $1M infrastructure financing ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell was awarded Jan. 22 a $1,000,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund to construct new water treatment projects from the Georgia Environment Finance Authority.

The loan will finance the purchase of land along Holcomb Bridge Road within the Seven Branches Property for permanent conservation.

The six acres of undeveloped land will be conserved permanently and will connect existing parks and trails for passive recreation.

The city will pay 0.50 percent interest on the 10-year loan. The loan will

finance a conservation project, which qualifies for a reduced interest rate.

“I commend GEFA for awarding this important financing to our local community,” said State Sen. John Albers.

“The city of Roswell has grown significantly in a recent number of years, and so have the needs of our citizens. This money will continue to keep infrastructure up-to-date so that the quality of life for Roswell residents continues to thrive.”

CWSRF loans originate from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The program is funded jointly by the EPA and the state of Georgia.

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The Winter Games — triumph, heartbreak and hating countries I didn’t know existed The Winter Olympic Games are nearly upon us, and once they begin the world will look up to its athletes for two weeks as they attempt to reach the absolute pinnacle of their sport. And, because the 2018 Games are in South Korea, the athletes will worryingly look up to the sky every few moments.

Nuclear missiles aside, the JOE PARKER commencement of the Winter Reporter Games brings me unrestricted joy. joe@appenmediagroup.com I love the spectacle, the patriotism, the triumph on the world’s greatest stage and developing a deep-seeded hatred for countries that I didn’t know existed.

I know nothing of Andorra, Eritrea, Timor-Leste, Togo and Kyrgyzstan, their people, culture, or even where they are located. But you better believe if they compete against Team USA, I’m going to have to try and find a way to hate them. A true Olympic tradition, then.

Another custom, at least one I adhere to, is not doing anything productive whatsoever during the two weeks or so while the Winter Games are held. During the Rio Games, it was somewhere near the medal round of water polo I realized the fibers of my clothes have been entwined with those of my couch. And I was desperately in need of a shower to wash off the

approximate 13 pounds of food that accumulated in my beard.

Whether the sport is hockey, cross country skiing, bobsleigh, biathlon, figure skating or curling, my gaze will not be averted. I will cheer wildly for a magnificent, expertly placed shot in curling. And then I will quickly quiet myself after the commentator laments the shot’s horrible placement because I still quite haven’t figured out curling.

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When we aren’t enamored with the games themselves, we will be treated to a host of storylines beyond the venues.

South and North Korea have agreed to field a unified women’s hockey team. In a show of unification, the team will march together during the opening ceremony with a flag representing a unified Korea. And then the North athletes will be subsequently jailed for defecting.

For the first time in five games, the NHL will not send players to the Winter Games. Here in the U.S., this means we now have dreams of young college players prevailing against the world’s best, like the Miracle on Ice in 1980. But a lack of NHL players means players must come out of retirement, so the winning country will likely be the one with the fewest heart attacks and broken hips during the games.

Due to the ongoing doping scandal, Russia has been banned from competition in Pyeongchang. At last check, some Russian athletes will be able to compete under the Olympic flag, but the committee will likely be watching these contestants closely. The Russian women are expected to shave their beards to not drum up suspicion.

I’m excited for the storylines, the games themselves and for the athletes that hope to rise to the top of the podium, overcome with emotion as their country’s anthem plays. Hopefully, it can be heard over the bomb sirens.

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Handel pays visit to Johns Creek businesses Citizen journalist

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Rep. Karen Handel swept into her home district last week, meeting with key business leaders and other residents.

The first-term congresswoman toured Alcan Manufacturing in Johns Creek, which recently announced a major expansion of its operation. The company, which produces eyesight products for people living with conditions including cataracts, glaucoma and retinal diseases, announced in November a $97 million investment into its production facility.

Handel met with the company’s executive team to learn about the expansion and to discuss the recently passed tax cut bill. She also touched on the Georgia Quick Start Workforce Training program, which provides customized workforce training for companies.

“It’s encouraging to see a company that has invested so heavily in high-tech manufacturing and the high-quality jobs that come with it right here in [Georgia’s 6th District],” Handel said. “I look forward to continuing to work to foster a climate of growth that will benefit working families and small businesses across our district.”

Over the past four years, Alcon has invested nearly $600 million, created several hundred new jobs, expanded the size of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility by more than 70,000 square feet and added new production lines that leverage cutting-edge technology, according to Alcon Johns Creek General Manager Shay Foley.

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Citizen journalist and Roswell resident Nydia Tisdale has filed an appeal of her misdemeanor obstruction conviction stemming from a 2014 clash in Dawson County.

Tisdale was sentenced Dec. 18, 2017 to a year-long probation, 40 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine.

She filed an appeal Jan. 8.

While video recording an advertised TISDALE and open to the public campaign rally at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville in August 2014, Tisdale was arrested.

Tisdale was asked to stop recording by Clint Bearden, attorney, magistrate judge and nominee for the Superior Court in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, she said.

When she refused, former Dawson County Sheriff’s Capt. Tony Wooten then tried to escort her off the property. She then allegedly kicked and fought with the officer, which resulted in the charges against her.

She claims she didn’t know who Wooten was at the time. Wooten said he had, in fact, identified himself to Tisdale and decided to arrest her after she would not cease filming. She was charged with felony and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer, and criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.

After a week-long trial in November and December 2017, the jury split the verdict of not guilty to the felony obstruction and criminal trespass, but guilty to misdemeanor obstruction.

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Cutline: Rep. Karen Handel (R-Roswell) meets with executives and employees at Alcan Manufacturing in Johns Creek last week as part of her swing through the 6th District.

Handel also toured Hargrove Engineers, another large Johns Creek employer, where she participated in a discussion with 25 project managers from the area to learn more about their companies and how the tax bill might help them invest in their operations.

Handel wrapped up the week with visits to Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and Mount Bethel Christian Academy in Marietta.

At Blessed Trinity, Handel participated in the school’s Advanced Placement government class, where she answered students’ questions on topics that included immigration and national security.

“Of course, we talked a little bit about BT’s 4-A state champion football team, too,” she said.

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State of Roswell: City booming in business, tourism

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The state of the City of Roswell is looking pretty good, according to business leaders in the community.

At the annual State of the City Address, hosted by Roswell Inc, the economic development arm of the city, city leaders, elected officials and top businesses heard about how well Roswell performed over the past year and what the future will bring.

Mayor Lori Henry spoke at the event, which was held Jan. 26 at the Roswell Country Club. Henry outlined the city’s goals for the year: more transparency, streaming all council meetings, launching a Citizen’s Academy and holding community meetings regarding the 2019 budget.

“The City of Roswell is here to partner with all of you,” Henry said.

“It’s all about the partnerships. It’s how we get things done. Roswell is a city of living history and in the year ahead we will embrace this legacy with new beginnings. New leadership, energy and attitudes will usher in the new year.”

Amid the changes, a constant is the “dedicated citizens,” she said.

“They share the vision of the city we

In 2017, Roswell Inc supported: • 82 recruitment projects • 40 retention projects • 66 expansion projects • 92 ombudsman projects • 44 ribbon cuttings • 13 new opportunity zone certifications • 165 one-on-one meetings with business owners all love,” Henry said. “It’s all about a collaborative community.”

She said the city is looking ahead to the completion of the East Alley project, deploying a semi-automated curbside residential garbage program, expanding use of the geographic information system story maps, completing the final phase of the Roswell Riverwalk and the Old Mill Park phase 3.

Additionally, the city is looking forward to completing the Hardscrabble Green Loop, Sun Valley Connector phase 1, the roundabout on Old Alabama Road, plans for the Holcomb Bridge/Ga. 400 interchange and continuing progress on TSPLOST projects.

“This year ahead will be exciting as our city grows while maintaining our

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Executive Director of Roswell Inc Steve Stroud speaks about business in Roswell. unique character,” Henry said. “Our safe, family-friendly neighborhoods, schools and national award-winning Parks and Recreation Department will continue to attract a diverse group of people, while we as a city invest in the all-encompassing strategic economic development plan to complement everything Roswell Inc is doing.”

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MILTON, Ga. — Residents came ready to fight a proposed apartment complex in Downtown Crabapple at the Jan. 23 community zoning information meeting, but their concerns were quelled when they discovered the development did not include apartments.

The proposed development actually calls for condominiums, but due to language in the city’s codes, the application still lists the proposal as apartments.

After breathing a sigh of relief, neighboring residents got a chance to discover more about the Beecham Group development.

Strawberry Fields is proposed along the Charlotte Drive extension on the east side of Birmingham Highway. The application calls for 42 condominium units on 4.37 acres limited to residents of 55 years or older as well as commercial space.

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to those looking to downsize while wanting to live a walkable community, according to the application.

The site will include a landscaped park, fitness center and a community center for Heritage Walk residents working from home.

The commercial building could include retail or restaurant space on the lower floor with office or ad e Ro residential on the appl Crab second. Steve Beecham of Beecham Group said the retail space will be determined by demand.

“It’s a lot easier to sell a restaurant space when you have 130 people that can walk to the restaurant,” he said.

The complex will “generally employ mill architecture” similar to buildings developed along Crabapple Road nearby, the application said. There will likely be two entrances on Birmingham Highway and a gated entrance on Charlotte Drive.

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Fulton Schools schedules makeup days for classes District to introduce digital learning day as part of schedule

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Students in the Fulton County School System were in class just four days between Dec. 22 and Jan. 22, limited by planned breaks, inclement weather, and traffic concerns ahead of a national championship football game.

So far this school year, eight school days have been cancelled because of weather-related issues; five in January alone.

Last week, Fulton County officials said March 9 and 12 will be makeup days for recent school closings. Earlier this year Feb. 16 was designated a makeup day for three days lost during Hurricane Irma in September.

March 9 is currently slated as a Teacher Work Day, and the day will be spent piloting a digital learning day for students who will work on assignments and “attend” school from home.

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made up, relieving many parents concerned that Spring Break and President’s Day could be targets.

“Instructional time is important for our students as we head into second semester,” said Fulton Superintendent Jeff Rose. “This plan allows students more instructional time while being sensitive to family schedules.”

He explained Fulton Schools’ status as a charter system also allows it to determine its own plan for snow days.

“We value instructional time [and] are committed to using it wisely, but due to the flexibility given to us by our district’s charter status, we will not make up all of the time lost,” said Rose.

Additionally, the district added 10 minutes to each school day in 2009 when it shortened the school year for budgetary reasons in lieu of staff furloughs. Those minutes were never removed from the day, even after the budget crisis ended, resulting in instructional time that now exceeds the state’s requirement for the school year.

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But unlike other school systems, including Forsyth and Gwinnett, no system plan for continued learning was in place for Fulton students. It was left in the hands of teachers and committed parents to keep students busy with schoolwork during the shutdown.

That will change moving forward.

Fulton School officials say they will use the digital learning day on March 9 to develop a plan for future events.

Students will work from home using school-issued devices or through their home technology.

“This pilot will allow us to collect important feedback we can use for possible digital learning days during future weather events where it is necessary to close schools,” Rose said.

Many parents have taken to social media asking why such a plan was not already in place, given that all middle and high school students currently have school-issued personal devices – some for a number of years.

“Just about every child in middle and high school has a school issued [device],” wrote one parent on the Fulton Facebook page. “There’s no reason why instruction cannot continue online.”

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During the infamous “Snowpocalypse” event in February 2014 which shuttered schools for days, learning shut down in Fulton but continued in Forsyth schools. While the issue was discussed in Fulton Schools at the time, a strategy was never advanced.

A Fulton Schools spokesperson acknowledged the district has been discussing digital learning days for “a while,” but decided to wait until all devices were deployed.

“Over the past several years, devices have been rolled out in school cohorts to allow us to learn and make adjustments in the process rather than issue all of them at once,” said Donna Lowry, communications director for Fulton Schools.

“It also allowed us to make sure our schools and teachers were prepared for the adjustment, infrastructure-wise and professionally, that comes with using more digital resources in their classes.”

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Technology has been a key focus for Fulton Schools for years. In 2012, voters passed SPLOST 4 approving nearly $200 million for technology upgrades and enhancements for the “21stst Century Classroom.”

In 2013, the Mobile Learning initiative for Fulton Schools was rolled out, funded by the one-cent sales tax, with the goal to “allow learning and teaching to take place beyond the traditional classroom setting.”

Five years later, that idea is just being put into place, linking students from home to school through the March 9 digital learning day. Lowry noted the information gained on March 9 will make digital learning a “viable option in the future.”

“As a system, we want to ensure that all teachers, students and families have the support that they need to be successful in a digital learning day environment,” Lowry said. “By using March 9 as a pilot, we will be able to collect important information regarding both the ability for our students to engage in this environment, what works well, and what needs to be improved.”

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Plans for a proposed self-storage facility along Webb Road were presented to residents at a community zoning informational meeting on Jan. 23, the initial juncture for the building and its required rezoning. As presented, the site must be rezoned to a higher density, mixed-use designation under the Deerfield form-based code.

The applicant, Alpharetta-based Piedmont Atlanta Capital, presented plans for a 105,000-square foot facility near the intersection of Webb Road and Ga. 9 adjacent to Brickmont Assisted Living of Milton.

The site’s current zoning allows up to a 67,000-square foot storage building by right.

However, Piedmont said its facility does not need the amount of parking a retail or office space would require, and that storage is “looped in” with these other uses.

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Eight or nine spaces would be plenty for us.”

The rezoning would allow the facility to reach the applicants’ desired density.

Piedmont’s design calls for a threestory building with a basement. Customers would enter from Webb Road and proceed to a loading area on the rear of the building.

The firm presented multiple renderings at the CZIM meeting and said they aim to give the building a residential look that would correspond with the facades of Brickmont and the townhomes across the street.

“All storage will be interior and there will be no roll-up doors,” Harper said.

The site would be an asset to Milton because the demand for storage facilities has outpaced the supply, Harper said.

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There has been a lot of growth over the last 10-12 years and there really hasn’t been a lot of self-storage opportunities until recently.”

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Piedmont recently opened a storage facility in Johns Creek.

The application is set to go before the Design Review Board on Feb. 6.

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Students volunteer at area charities JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students at William & Reed Academy volunteered this year at various charities throughout metro Atlanta. The list included: Atria Senior Living, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Scottish Rite), Easter Seals of North Georgia, Foster Care Support Foundation, HomeStretch, International Rescue Committee, North Fulton Community Charities, Open Hand, Operation Christmas Child, Sandy Springs Recycling Center, Sunrise Ivey Ridge and The Place of Forsyth.

One senior, Nora Mendez, said the experience gave her a new perspective and allowed her to see the community in which many people are connected through giving or receiving help or guidance.

“I now see that there are active groups of people at work to improve the community’s livelihood,” Mendez said. “Overall, it has helped me feel more connected to metro-Atlanta’s community, rather than a passer-by.”

While the time spent volunteering has been rewarding, each senior was required to research the charities to enhance their understanding of the organization’s purpose and beneficiaries. They each completed a portfolio with a reflection paper at the end of their “Minimester.”

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Local father and son team up for Daytona endurance race Dylan, David Murry race together for first time professionally

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Fathers and sons often share similar hobbies and interests, but in the case of Forsyth County’s Dylan and David Murry, it’s a collective passion for piloting a race-tuned Porsche around the high banks and undulating corners of the road course at Daytona International Speedway.

The Murrys had an encouraging performance at the BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona Jan. 26 in their first professional race together. Along with co-driver Jim Cox, the Murrys placed 17th overall in the 38-car field.

And if it weren’t for some unfortunate timing of cautions, the team looked poised to finish much higher.

The Murry-led team started the race 22nd in the Grand Sport class. After an 86-minute stint from Cox, it was up to, 17-year old Dylan to pilot the Porsche Cayman GT4.

The driver change occurred under green flag conditions, but it was soon followed by a caution which dropped the No. 38 from 16th to 23rd.

However, the young gun weaved his way through the field in his first professional sports car race.

“Everything fell into place,” Dylan said. “I didn’t get the restarts I wanted a few times but worked my way through and kept moving up. The car was a big part of that. It was pretty cool to be able to work up 13 positions.”

Dylan raced his way into the top 10 in his 86-minute stint, but another illtimed caution put the BGB Motorsports a lap down. Dylan’s father, David, then took the seat for the final hour.

As a driver, you are never happy about someone being faster than you, David said. But if it was going to be anyone, he was glad it was his son.

His progeny bested his quickest lap time by just over two-tenths of a second, and Dylan said he was not going to let his father live that down.

“He’s never going to hear the end of it,” Dylan laughed.

David said the experience to race with his son on one of the most prestigious tracks in a premier sports car series is “indescribable.”

“The whole time he was growing up, you hope the day comes where we could race together,” David said.

Dylan’s drive to Daytona began by

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Dylan began racing quarter midgets at 5 years old at the Cumming Fairgrounds, and in just 12 years, has captured multiple championships while rising to the professional ranks. He has won 12 championships with over 60 wins while piloting in karts, Legends, late models and the NASCAR K&N series.

In the K&N series, Dylan recently finished sixth in his debut at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and placed eighth in his first road course race at Watkins Glen.

Dylan’s competing in multiple disciplines is all in the hopes of reaching his ultimate goal — joining the NASCAR Cup series.

“Any racing is great racing, but my end goal is the NASCAR Cup,” he said.

“I’m happy to get any experience I can to reach that goal.”

There to provide guidance on Dylan’s journey will be his father, who has a storied career of his own.

With a desire to enter the world of motorsport, David worked two jobs and saved enough money to purchase a Formula Ford, an open-wheel spec car. He participated in every race he could, but with a lack of sponsorship or factory backing, that often meant sleeping at the track and begging teams for rides.

He later caught a break, joining the Sports Renault Series, where he cap-

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David’s racing career has dwindled the past few years as he focuses on his business venture, David Murry Track Days, which gives seat time to experienced drivers on tracks around the U.S. But both Murrys were ecstatic to race

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Dylan now turns his attention to 2-hour Sebring 120 on March 17 at Sebring International Raceway. He said he is feeling confident following a strong opening-race in the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge series.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell senior Margaret Lownstein was named the female Student-Athlete of the Month by Str8Up Sports for January. Lowenstein received the honor at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast.

Lowenstein is the captain of the school’s fencing club and represented Roswell for the Georgia High School Fencing League Day at the Georgia Capitol. She was also selected as a page for the current session of the CLARK SAVAGE state legislature.

Roswell senior Margaret Lownstein Margaret is currently ranked was named January’s female Stusixth in the state in high school dent-Athlete of the Month by Str8Up women’s épée. She has earned two Sports. She is flanked by Str8Up silver medals and two bronze medSport’s Mike Haynes and State Sen. als this season and has not finished Brandon Beach. lower than fifth.

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“She is an excellent student of our sport and is always willing to share her knowledge with others,” said Kathy Vail, Lowenstein’s coach. “Whether leading the fencing team in warm-ups, helping her coaches, or making sure that her teammates are organized and prepared, Margaret uses her leadership skills to excel.”

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Additionally, Roswell Inc saw more than 1,000 attendees over the past year at various networking and educational events, with Roswell Restaurant Week and Summer Sippin’ as two of the biggest events.

“We are an industry support system,” Stroud said. “We have the largest concentration of family-owner, chefdriven restaurants in North Fulton.

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Many tourists come to Roswell to sample those restaurants, and that showed when the city brought in more than $115 million from tourism to Roswell.

Of that, amount nearly $37 million was for food and beverage, $18 million for lodging, $16 million for transportation, $13 million for retail and $10 million for recreation.

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travelers to other cities and a corporate demand expected to increase 4.2 percent annually.

“We went to businesses and asked what they needed,” Stroud said. “We found we were losing business to our friends in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs because we didn’t have quality hotels.”

Some of the new hotels coming to Roswell include the $14 million investment Home 2 Suites by Hilton at the corner of Westside Parkway and Mansell Road which is set to break ground late this year and the $11 million investment Springhill Suites

by Marriott on the corner of Westside Parkway and Old Roswell Road, also set to break ground later this year. Combined, those projects are expected to bring more than 100 jobs.

Stroud said he estimates $600,000 in revenue generated each year from the two hotels.

Other large projects include Delta Dental coming to Sanctuary Park, Kamstrup creating its North American headquarters in Roswell, the Brixmor PGA Superstore, which is relocating it regional office, and the $87 million investment Fuqua development which will bring 400 jobs.

He also noted the rise in the local healthcare industry and local craft beer business as important factors in Roswell’s growing economy.

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That’s a great thing going into 2018 barring any unforeseen national issues. We should see that continue to grow and prosper and have a better year in 2018 than 2017, which is saying a lot.

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Alpharetta Business Association names new board members Business growth surging in Forsyth

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is taking a look at its economic development strategy in order to garner more business after a successful 2017.

At a County Commission work session Jan. 23, James McCoy, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the board initially met with members of the chamber last year to create a plan that aligns with the county’s comprehensive plan.

That strategic plan is underway, he said, and more information should be available for the board in March.

Last year, the commission approved $120,000 toward an economic development plan run by the chamber. The goals for the plan included shorter work commutes, reduced traffic congestion, better quality of life and renewed efforts for commercial growth.

Nearly 12 years ago, the chamber started an economic development department to help reverse the trend of the shrinking commercial portion of the tax digest.

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“That puts us a little bit ahead of schedule for where we thought we’d be with the surge plan,” McCoy said. “That’s a great thing going into 2018 barring any unforeseen national issues. We should see that continue to grow and prosper and have a better year in 2018 than 2017, which is saying a lot.”

Next, a proposed economic development ordinance will go to public hearing in the near future.

The existing incentive county policy is almost a decade old and needed revisions, McCoy said.

The proposed policy seeks to offer inducements for targeted businesses, such as reducing development impact fees, abridged fees for development permits and lowered application fees for rezoning requests.

A targeted business would be a preferred business or industry type, as identified by the economic development strategic plan or a special impact project identified by the county manager.

The board would be charged with selecting those specific companies and establish the minimum criteria for eligibility for inducements for each industry including the minimum number of jobs created, salary and the fiscal impact.

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ALPHARETTA – The Alpharetta Business Association has named Tom Martin and Jim Tardif to its board of directors. Their terms run for three years.

“Each of our new board members bring years of business experience to the table,” said ABA President John Ray. “It’s important to our members that we TARDIF provide outstanding leadership and both Tom and Jim are great additions to the board.”

Martin is a CPA and has been president and CEO of Proactive Payroll since 2011. Proactive Payroll offers services payroll processing services to small businesses up to 100 employees.

“I am honored and excited to be a new board member of the MARTIN Alpharetta Business Association,” Martin said. “The ABA has been instrumental in growing my business, I hope to be a valuable member of its board to contribute to the ABA’s goals.”

Tardif is the owner of Signs of Significance and Apex Signs & Graphics. Both companies offer all types of signage from commercial outdoor signage to indoor signs, banners and vehicle wraps.

“The City of Alpharetta has a jewel of a resource in the Alpharetta Business Association like no other city in the greater Atlanta metro area,” Tardif said. “The ABA has been invaluable to me as a start-up small business owner supporting the growth of my business.”

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A story for your house, please Prioritizing your For at least three years now, inventory in the under-$400,000 market here in Atlanta has been at record lows, and buyers have been fighting each other for good deals. The GEOFF SMITH result is a sharpAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com ened artform that many agents have crafted to be ‘the one’ chosen from the many.

I was reading a great article in the Wall Street Journal titled “The Strangely Effective (and Easy) Way to Win a Bidding War.” It details several methods agents and buyers use to win deals, and it showed data collected by Seattle-based realty firm Redfin.

With inventory so low and competition so high, a listing agent’s job is to really find the buyer who can close with the best offer and with the least amount of fuss. I’ve heard of houses that have gone under contract the first day on the market and had more than 10 offers to sort through. I’ve been told of showings where the buyer had to wait for an hour outside the house while people before her were shown the house. If you are trying to by one of these houses, you have to make yourself stand out.

According to the article, the best way to stand out is to use cash. I would be a bad mortgage lender if I didn’t remind people that an average retirement account earns more than 7 percent, while mortgage interest rates are still in the mid-4 percent range. That said, using all cash nearly doubles your chances of being able to beat out the other offers. If you are using cash, that means you typically can close much quicker and without a bank having a say in your purchase.

Listing agents like that.

Another method that appears to be

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With inventory so low and competition so high, a listing agent’s job is to really find the buyer who can close with the best offer and with the least amount of fuss. highly effective, and one that I personally do not like at all, is waiving the financing contingency. This contingency basically gives the buyer in a contract a certain amount of time to get approved on their loan. If they don’t get approved in that time, they can walk away from their deal with the earnest money check (a deposit of sorts that is written and held in escrow just after signing a contract). This makes a listing agent comfortable because if there is no financing contingency, the buyer would have to kiss that check goodbye if they decide to walk away from the deal. This puts a lot of pressure on the lender to do a very thorough pre-qualification. Earnest money is typically 1 percent or more of the purchase price.

But waiving contingencies apparently increases a buyer’s odds of winning the deal by 57.9 percent. So as an agent, you might earn their praise by initially winning the deal by waiving the contingencies. But if your lender doesn’t get the loan approved and they lose their earnest money, their perspective will very quickly change.

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As a lender, my agents always make sure to let the listing agent know they can and should call me. This has proved a huge advantage. Our industry is a little wild-west, and there are a lot of inexperienced lenders out there.

Giving the listing agent the opportunity to talk to me and, at the very least, find out that I am competent, experienced and that I did a thorough prequalification, goes a long way. Once the deal goes binding, everyone is to some degree at the mercy of the lender to get the money approved and bring the deal to close. So it is also important to make the listing agent comfortable with your lender.

With 90,000 people a year moving to the metro Atlanta area, it is hard to imagine that inventory will increase anytime soon. So sharpen your pencils and start writing some good stories.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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Part of the Roswell Roots Festival, this exhibit will showcase the works of three award-winning African American female artists - Lillian Blades, Eleanor Neal and Charlotte Riley Webb. Bladesis known for multilayered, 3D work, Neal for incorporating natural elements and Webb for portrayals of graceful and strong females. Enjoy the free opening reception Friday, Feb. 2 at Muse & Co. Gallery, 31B Oak St., Roswell. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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EVENTS: AN EVENING OF WINE & ROSES GALA

What: An Evening of Wine & Roses Gala is the annual black-tie event held by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce.

When: Friday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek Cost: $150 per person, tables available More info: johnscreekchamber.com

INTERGENERATIONAL PRESCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM

What: Intergenerational programs enrich the lives of participants while reaching across the perceived barriers of generational divides.

When: Friday, Feb. 2, 11-11:30 a.m.

Where: Arbor Terrace at Crabapple, 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta More info: thegeorgecenter.com

TEEN/TWEEN MEDITATION AND YOGA

What: This class will teach yoga and meditation practices that can be applied “off the mat” to promote greater balance, resilience and mindfulness When: Friday, Feb. 2, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbots Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 for a drop in class, $72 for full four-week class More info and registration: greyowlmb. com

MAKE A “BOGOLANFINI”

What: Learn how to make a Malian mud cloth, a symbol of national identity for Mali now reaching mainstream fashion.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Art & Beyond Studio, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 102, Alpharetta Cost: Exhibit is free; $15 for interactive activity More info: roswellgov.com

SURF & SUN 5K

What: Shirts will be given to all participants and custom award medals to top three and overall winners in multiple categories.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m.

Where: West Bank Park, 1050 Buford Dam Road, Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $27 More info and registration: fivestarntp. com/surf-and-sun.html

MEC BIRMINGHAM PARK TRAIL CLEAN UP DAY

What: Help improve the park trails for horses and hikers with the help of the Milton Equestrian Committee.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Birmingham Park, 750 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info and to sign up: cityofmiltonga.us

BID WHIST PARTY

What: This month’s discussion is on “The Army Sutler: Shyster or Shrewd Businessman?” presented by Phillip Whiteman.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 donation suggested More info: roswellgov.com

BLACK STARTS IN ORBIT: DR. CURTIS M. GRAVES

What: Hear retired Deputy Director for Civil Affairs at NASA Dr. Curtis M. Graves talk about his 30-year career and the achievements of African American astronauts and scientists.

When: Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: This comedy show features a group of middle-aged ladies as they go on their annual beach getaway, only to find that a local homewrecker is attempting to pursue one of their husbands.

When: Through Feb. 25, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $22.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: TAMARA BOGGS

What: See high wire performances, flying trapeze acts, daredevil roller skating, live comedy shows and more.

No wild or exotic animals are used.

When: Through Feb. 25, times vary Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info: bigapplecircus.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “42ND STREET”

What: Johns Creek High School presents the musical “42nd Street.”

When: Feb. 1-2, 7 p.m.; and Feb. 3, 1 and 7 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 More info and tickets: jchstheatre.com

“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”

What: Webb Bridge Middle School will present “High School Musical.”

When: Feb. 2-3, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets are $10 at the door More info and tickets: wbms. seatyourself.biz

What: The game of Bid Whist has been around since the 1700s when it was a favorite in London gambling houses. All skill levels are welcome.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 12:30-4 p.m.

Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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ENERGY YOGA

NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

What: Participate in physical exercises to open and clear energy as well as Qi Gong and meditation.

When: Sunday, Feb. 4, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

“SOUTHERN SIRENS”

What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Jan. 27 – April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

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

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

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

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: ART WITH RHEA

What: Learn how to draw using graphite and colored pencils with instructor Rhea. Space is limited. Ages 8-12.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE

What: All proceeds will go directly into supporting the library and its programs.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

ANIMAL ARCHITECTS

What: Students will learn the different building techniques animals use. The program concludes with meeting a real life animal architect. Ages 5 and up.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

LOCAL AUTHOR: NANDITA GODBOLE What: Local author Nandita Godbole will read and discuss her works, including cookbooks focusing on South Asian influenced cuisine.

When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbots Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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‘Rid out’ to help your home sell faster

By Kimberly Wright Counter Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The words “rid out” may not mean anything to some of you. In fact, the first time I heard those words from my grandmother, I had no idea what she was talking about. I soon learned, however, that they perfectly describe what most everyone else calls “cleaning out.” To my grandmother, cleaning a house started with getting rid of the clutter, or in her words, you first need to “rid out.”

In my career as a REALTOR®, I have learned to appreciate exactly what my grandmother’s words meant. Every day, I have the pleasure of viewing homes for sale in all price ranges throughout the northern Metro Atlanta area in my quest to find the perfect home for my clients. Homes that have been “ridded out” always make the best impression. Getting rid of the clutter in your home before putting it on the market makes selling it so much easier.

However, to get rid of the clutter, you must first understand exactly what clutter means to a potential buyer. In a home for sale, clutter is anything that distracts a buyer’s attention from the details of a home.

To fall in love with a home a buyer needs to truly see the home. After viewing a home, a buyer’s comments should not be about the homeowners wedding photo, the sports memorabilia on display or the soccer trophies in your child’s bedroom. If so, then I know immediately, that the buyer did not see the home, they just noticed all of those personal treasures. The buyer focused on the clutter.

Ideally, a seller wants a buyer to concentrate on the home’s features, like the architectural details, the neutral color pallet, the size of the kitchen or the beautiful wood floors. Personal items on display can be hazardous to an easy sale. Be a smart seller; box it all up and put it away.

Additionally, clutter can make a home feel tight, instead of spacious. Open spaces appear to be larger spaces. Detouring around an overstuffed ottoman in the great room to enter the kitchen makes the entire space appear smaller. When they enter a kitchen, buyers should see the lovely cabinets and granite countertops, not the cookbooks. Also, don’t forget the closets. Buyers love, love, love spacious closets. With good planning, even the smallest closets can look spacious.

Help your home sell faster by storing all excess furniture and cleaning out the closets. Store the off-season clothing, and organize your shoes, purses and other items. Every buyer should leave your home knowing that your closets are big enough for all of their clothes. Neatly, store excess items in your garage, basement, or attic, rent a storage space for a short time, or ask a friend to help store things temporarily. Perhaps it is time to make a Goodwill donation, always a great option for items that you really don’t need.

Get rid of the distractions and create that extra space in your home, and you will add dollars to your sale by selling faster at a better price. “Ridding out” will definitely help you move on and move up.

This is the second is my series of articles about preparing your home for sale. If you missed the first one, please contact me, and I will be a happy to send you a copy of my article, “Updated vs.

Outdated.” Staying competitive is the key to home

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First-time Homebuyer Seminar

By Sara Ead Harry Norman Realtors Spring season is almost upon us, and you may be one of the first-time homebuyers expected to hit the market this year… Where do you begin? First time buyers have a lot to consider when making this large initial investment.

You are establishing your financial base with this move, and ideally it will be a solid one as it sets the course for future financial stability. While the home search and purchase are a relatively short journey; the implications are long-lasting. Your search should begin with knowing your numbers. Speaking with a reputable lender will help you understand what a comfortable monthly payment is for you. No matter how nice the home; a stressful payment will take away from the beauty faster than you think. Next, you should work

with an experienced Realtor who knows the area you are searching, and can help you navigate the current competitive climate.

Make sure your agent is responsive, patient, and thorough. Make sure they express positive EAD and negative features of homes, and how these factors may impact your re-sale. To learn more about the purchase process; how to protect yourself during due diligence, and how to gain a competitive edge in a hot market… Please join me at my first-time buyer seminar on Saturday February 10th from 1-3pm at Harry Norman Realtors: 7855 North Point pkwy, Suite 100 Alpharetta. Kindly RSVP to Sara Ead by February 5th: 678-462-9507 or sara.ead@harrynorman.com

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As we enter 2018, I want to thank all of my clients, friends and family for helping make 2017 an extraordinary year. My success could not have been possible without your continued support,

Kimberly Counter

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“Exterior shutters add the finishing touch to a house”, says Hennie DuPreez, CEO of Dupbel Millworks Inc. “But it is important that they are appropriately sized and look like they are supposed to be there.”

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Style: Make sure the style adds visual interest to the house, whether you choose traditional Raised panels, a Board and Batten style, Louvers or one of the more modern styles. Depending on the style you can make your house look more traditional, contemporary or modern. A reputable shutter provider will be able to help you choose the look you are trying to achieve.

Size: One of the biggest mistakes people make with shutters is the size.

It is important that the shutters are sized correctly for your windows, while taking into account the features of the house, obstacles that could be present, and the look you are trying to achieve.

Your shutters are going to be mostly decorative, but make sure they are sized as if they would be functional and as if they belong there.

Hardware: Traditionally shutters were attached to the window frames with hinges. Today hardware plays an important role in the appearance of your shutters. Various options are available depending on the style of the shutters and the type of windows. Adding hardware adds to the curb appeal and the authentic look. It also put the shutter at a slight angle, adding visual interest and creating better shadow lines that brings out the design features of the shutter style.

Material: Exterior shutters are available in various material and you need to find the right balance between price, how long they will last and the look you are trying to achieve. Vinyl shutters are typically the cheapest option for obvious reasons, wood looks great but do not necessary withstand the elements, and then you have various composite materials that could provide you with the authentic look and long lasting criteria.

Installation: Make sure you are confident working on a ladder, or make sure you use a professional crew with

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Why some homes don’t sell in a seller’s market Homeowners ask us about the recovery of remodeling dollars just about every day, comments John Hogan, President of Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell, and we explain the percentages to them. We basically, reiterate the numbers behind the popular clichés “Kitchens and Bathrooms sell houses”.

But what these numbers don’t reveal is the alternative to remodeling; doing nothing. Failing to remodel will cause your home to sell at a discount.

For example, according to the Remodeling 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, remodeling your kitchen for $30k will allow you to recover about $20k when you sell your home. However, if you don’t remodel, your home will likely sell for $35k less. So a quick analysis might result in a $30k - $20k = $10k cost, when the true reality is a $35k cost in the long run.

We’re in one of the strongest real estate markets in decades and I hear all too often from homeowners “the house down the block sold for $500k in 24 hours and I haven’t gotten a single offer in 4 months”, says Remodeling Expo’s Peter Schnieper.

When I hear this, I’m usually standing on linoleum floors in a dark kitchen with olive appliances, formica counters and knotted pine cabinets with misaligned doors.

I hate this situation because the homeowner needs to remodel in order to sell and they won’t get to enjoy it at all.

A sellers market can act as a magnifying glass; making remodeled homes sell faster for more money and making non-remodeled homes sell slower, if at all. This is why despite very favorable market conditions, some homes just won’t sell at all.

A home needs to be refreshed about every 5-7 years with painting or flooring, and updated every 10 to 15 years with a major remodel, such as a kitchen, bathroom or basement.

North Atlanta was built in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, and almost every home owner is suffering from the “builder grade blues” That’s the term all of the designers at Remodeling Expo Center use to describe the situation of north Atlanta homeowners. Their homes were built when North Atlanta homes were “affordable” so builders outfitted their homes with inexpensive kitchens and bathrooms. Now North Atlanta home values have tripled but unfortunately, while

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Expo: Continued from Page 30 home values automatically change, kitchens and bathrooms don’t.

Many Alpharetta and Johns Creek homeowners wake up each day to “affordable” builder grade kitchens and bathrooms. This is what we call the “builder grade blues.”

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Judy Chin Norcross 770-864-4362

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2018 Design Trends The right time to make a move

By Bill Rawlings Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

With the new year comes new design trends and styles as well as new finishes and materials.

Here are a few highlighted trends for the upcoming year that will upgrade and improve the ambiance and overall feel of your home.

NATURAL ELEMENTS In 2018 one of the largest growing trends is natural and fresh elements. This creates an overall organic ambiance in your home.

This growing trend can be accomplished with fresh flowers, shades of natural hues such as stone, copper, granite and shades of green.

This is great to incorporate through accent pieces and accessories throughout your home.

VELVET FURNISHINGS This newly revived trend of velvet is not only back in fashion but in home decor as well. This is the most desirable trend of 2018 and is making a comeback with many designers and furniture companies. Velvet is great to bring bright colors into a room and can be used for statement pieces. Such as a royal blue velvet sofa or bright colored ottomans can completely transform a room.

MILLENNIAL PINK This trend was a hit in 2017 and with so

much popularity we plan to see this for years to come.

This shade of pink has become a new classic. This is a fun way to brighten a room, whether you are brave enough to paint a wall this bright pink or start with throws and pillow it is guaranteed to be on trend.

RAWLINGS GEOMETRIC PATTERNS If you are looking for an instant way to brighten and refresh a kitchen or bathroom, geometric tile is the trend of the year. This is a unique way to change a space and make a room very visually appealing. Other ways than tile that this trend can be accomplished is through wallpaper, wall art, fabric and accessories.

For more tips and additional information, or to discuss the Atlanta real estate market, connect with us! Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty agents deliver results. Allow one of our dedicated professionals to assist you by visiting atlantafinehomes.com or calling our office at 770.442.7300.

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By Jane O’Connor Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Our lovely snow has melted and I see peeps of green emerging as the daffodils reaffirm not all is dormant in my garden. It seems too soon, but within a few weeks my perennials will be back in bloom, as will the Atlanta home market! As is typical, our area regains momentum following the holiday slow down earlier than other parts of the country, meaning February is not too soon to list your home for sale or start a home buying search.

Here’s why for sellers: • Many corporations tap personnel for relocation early in the year, with those families traveling to the metro area during spring break weeks on a home finding mission. Typically buyers come to the area starting in late February with most home purchases finalized by the end

of June in order to move before the school year starts. You won’t want to miss out on this group of buyers who are well qualified and ready to make a decision in the first half of the year.

• Continued low inventory in our area equates to strong buyer demand—but even in a hot seller’s market, it’s important to prepare your home to show well, price it correctly, have professional photos and engage a REALTOR® with expansive online reach and presence. Sellers will see quicker results, higher sale price to list price ratios and possibly multiple offers along with fewer contingencies or additional stipulations added to the offer.

Here’s why for buyers: • It may take you longer than you think to successfully obtain your new home! Although the number of homes on the

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Alpharetta. $1,050,000 132 Grand Crescent 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 5896918 Rony Ghelerter 703.899.6663 Jeremy Aldridge 404.998.6922

Ball Ground. $128,000 131 Hawks Club Drive 1.4+/- Acres FMLS: 5921907 Martha Hasty 678.910.3311

Ball Ground. $280,000 105 Hawks Court 2.06+/- Acres FMLS: 5921910 Martha Hasty 678.910.3311

Canton. $1,395,000 2120 Canton View 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 5793116 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422 Karen Salter 770.309.7309

Johns Creek. $615,000 10493 New Cove Road 5BR/4BA FMLS: 5950452 Tom Hicks 404.307.4488 Lori Hicks 404.277.1012

Milton. $1,200,000 14555 Birmingham Highway 4BR/4.5BA FMLS: 5937221 Donna Murphy 770.312.5776 Ann Sander 678.234.9855

Milton. $475,000 636 Dunbrody Drive 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 5944451 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422 Karen Salter 770.309.7309

Milton. $995,000 14555A Birmingham Highway 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 5937225 Donna Murphy 770.312.5776 Ann Sander 678.234.9855

Roswell. $580,000 230 Vickery Falls Drive 3BR/2.5BA FMLS: 5952978 Tricia Leuallen 678.699.3955

Roswell. $879,900 849 Mimosa Boulevard 4BR/4BA FMLS: 5923132 Bonnie Majher 678.575.4439 Morgan Forehand 404.441.7113

Woodstock. $520,900 116 Foxtail Road 3BR/3BA FMLS: 5891009 Theresa Strait 404.483.1894 Geri Beckmann 404.290.2330

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Move: Continued from Page 32 market increases starting in the spring, buyer competition for those homes also increases. In some price points it’s possible that a buyer will lose out on one or more offers before success, particularly if the buyer requiring a loan is up against a cash purchaser. Sellers want to see tightly written offers with few contingencies or added stipulations, particularly if the property is newly listed and in excellent condition. Understanding the purchasing process, getting pre-approved with a lender and using an experienced buyer’s agent for guidance and contract management are key elements to success in a home purchase.

• Mortgage interest rates remain low, although on the rise. Conventional and FHA loans are hovering around 4%, but industry experts suggest there will be additional hikes in the interest rate by the end of the year. Realtor.com data indicates home sale prices will also rise as we move through 2018, with an estimated year over year price gain of 3.2% nationally.

Making a move—an exciting decision that can be challenging but also presents the opportunity to begin anew. Just like spring. Contact me with any questions regarding the Atlanta real estate market 770.827.8259 – janeoconnor@atlantafinehomes.com

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Thinking of selling your home?

By Shanaz Kanga Harry Norman Realtors I remember how nervous I was I sold my first house. My husband and I didn’t know where to start - which Real Estate agent to use and what the process was. Once we had this figured out, we were a lot more comfortable with the transaction.

The first thing to do when you decide to sell your house, is emotionally detach yourself from it and get it ready - repair things that need attention, clear out the clutter, add a coat of fresh paint if possible and focus your energy on making the property as marketable as possible.

Hire a good Real Estate agent that you are comfortable working with, can help you stage your home to show it well and give you the best return on investment. Once your house is ready for sale you can determine the price at which you want to sell it. The goal is to sell for top dollar in the shortest possible time.

Many factors that are taken into careful consideration when pricing a house such as a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that your Real Estate agent can provide, to show

what similar homes around you are selling for. Factors that may affect the home price are location, schools, condition of the house, number of bedrooms, desirability of the neighborhood and in KANGA Alpharetta, even the “walk score” or how close you are located to shopping and restaurants.

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Teams jockey for higher seeds in final stretch of regular season Local region tournaments scheduled to begin Feb. 5

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — This week marks the end of the three-month basketball regular season, leading to the games that ultimately really count — region tournaments.

The tourneys will tip off early next week.

Region 6-A Div. B (boys) Power ratings still determine which teams will earn playoff bids in Class A, but four teams from each division of Region 6-A will still vie for a region title and to improve their possible playoff ranking.

St. Francis captured the sub-region No. 1 seed Friday night with their 8137 win over Mount Pisgah, continuing a perfect (11-0) start in region play. The Knights have won four of their last five region titles, and with talent once again throughout the ranks, they looked poised to be in the running for another.

Fellowship Christian looks to earn a region tournament berth in the final week but faces a challenging final two games. The Paladins take on King’s Ridge, who will be fighting for a tournament berth, and St. Francis. The Paladins have won four of their last five region contests.

King’s Ridge put together a hot start to the season, but a skid has placed their chances for a region tournament spot in jeopardy. The Tigers dropped four of their last five region games, tumbling them from second to fifth in the sub-region standings.

The Tigers have four region games left on their schedule. Wins over Fellowship and Walker will help their chances of making the region tournament. The Tigers currently stand 15th in the power ratings, comfortably in the state tournament if that ranking holds up.

Region 6-A Div. B (girls) The No. 1 seed could be decided on the final night of the regular season

Standings by region as of Jan. 29 Boys Region 6-A Div. B standings St. Francis (20-2, 11-0) Walker (15-7, 8-4) Fellowship Christian (11-10, 7-5) Mount Paran (6-14, 5-6) King’s Ridge (11-8, 4-6) Mount Pisgah (10-11, 4-6) Whitefield Academy (8-13, 4-8) Pinecrest Academy (6-13, 2-9) Girls Region 6-A Div. B standings St. Francis (18-4, 12-0) Fellowship Christian (11-7, 10-2) Pinecrest Academy (11-7, 7-4) Mount Paran (11-8, 5-6) Walker (9-14, 5-7) Mount Pisgah (7-14, 4-7) King’s Ridge (9-12, 3-8) Whitefield Academy (0-15, 0-12) Boys Region 7-AAAA standings Blessed Trinity (15-6, 6-) Marist (9-12, 4-3) White County (13-9, 3-3) West Hall (10-12, 2-4) Chestatee (6-18, 1-6) Girls Region 7-AAAA standings Marist (18-2, 7-0) West Hall (15-8, 4-2) White County (11-11, 3-3) Chestatee (10-14, 2-5) Blessed Trinity (5-17, 0-6) Boys Region 7-AAAAAA standings Cambridge (20-1, 13-0) Pope (16-5, 10-3) North Atlanta (13-9, 8-5) Centennial (10-13, 8-6) Chattahoochee (11-10, 7-6) Alpharetta (13-11, 8-7) Johns Creek (6-17, 3-11) Northview (5-17, 2-11) between St. Francis and Fellowship Christian.

St. Francis is outscoring region opponents by an incredible average of 47 points per game, including a 95-40 win over second-place Fellowship in December. They have all but sealed their state playoff berth with a current ranking of No. 3 in the power ratings.

Fellowship is also enjoying success, having won 10 straight region games since their loss to St. Francis. The Paladins earned the No. 3 seed in last year’s region tournament and were eliminated

by St. Francis in the semifinals.

Pinecrest Academy earned the program’s first state tournament bid last season and will look to seal another

Dunwoody (3-20, 2-12) Girls Region 7-AAAAAA standings Northview (17-5, 12-1) Alpharetta (18-4, 12-3) Pope (15-6, 9-4) Johns Creek (14-8, 9-5) Centennial (11-12, 8-6) Cambridge (7-14, 5-8) Dunwoody (7-16, 4-10) North Atlanta (2-6, 2-11) Chattahoochee (0-23, 0-13) Boys Region 4-AAAAAAA standings Etowah (19-2, 7-1) Walton (12-9, 5-2) Woodstock (12-10, 4-3) Roswell (12-10, 4-4) Cherokee (7-16, 2-7) Lassiter (4-16, 1-6) Girls Region 4-AAAAAAA standings Cherokee (21-2, 9-0) Roswell (10-13, 5-3) Woodstock (12-8, 4-3) Lassiter (9-11, 4-3) Etowah (5-16, 1-7) Walton (7-14, 0-7) Boys Region 5-AAAAAAA standings West Forsyth (13-9, 6-1) Lambert (17-5, 6-2) Milton (12-10, 5-2) South Forsyth (8-15, 3-5) Forsyth Central (7-16, 2-6) North Forsyth (6-16, 1-7) Girls Region 5-AAAAAAA standings North Forsyth (21-2, 8-0) Lambert (14-8, 6-2) South Forsyth (14-9, 5-3) Forsyth Central (10-13, 2-6) West Forsyth (4-19, 2-6) Milton (1-15, 1-7) berth this year. The Paladins sit third in the current standings, two games ahead of Walker. They are currently ranked 16th in the power ratings.

region games remaining and currently hold the top spot with a 5-0 start in region play.

In their final two region games, the Titans face Marist and White County.

Region 7-AAAA (girls) It has been a challenging season for the Blessed Trinity girls squad. The Titans are 0-5 in region play and have lost 13 of their last 14 contests.

Unless the Titans can win out in their final three region games, they will likely have to win the No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed game to have a shot at a second-straight playoff berth.

Region 7-AAAAAA (boys) Capturing the No. 1 seed for a region tournament is a goal for any team, no matter the region. But perhaps in no other region than 7-AAAAAA does the No. 1 seed hold so much weight.

The bracket format for the region has been changed from last season, and now the No. 1 seed will earn an automatic bid to the state tournament.

Seeds 6-9 will need to win two games, while seeds 2-5 will need one win to earn a bid to state.

For the boys, Cambridge has already secured its trip to state. The Bears captured the regular season title with a 53-44 win over Dunwoody Friday night. Their perfect region run was in jeopardy on Jan. 23 against North Atlanta, but the Bears sur vived an overtime thriller,

See BASKETBALL, Page 35

Region 7-AAAA (boys) Blessed Trinity will vie for its second straight region title next week, but they will first concentrate on securing the No. 1 seed in the region tournament.

The Titans have three

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It is the best start in the program’s history.

Centennial stands fourth in the standings behind Pope and North Atlanta with two games remaining. It will be a challenging prospect for the Knights to keep that ranking in their final two games. Centennial takes on Pope and Cambridge to close out its regular season.

Chattahoochee’s fortunes improved in January with the Cougars winning four of their last five region contests.

However, those wins have come from teams in the bottom of the standings, including Johns Creek and Northview.

The Cougars face Dunwoody, North Atlanta and Pope this week.

Under first year head coach Eric Blair, Alpharetta rose to the top-four in the region standings in the second week of January, but the team has since dropped three of their last four games facing the top-three teams in the region.

The Raiders take on Northview in their final regular season game this week.

Johns Creek and Northview will have to earn at least two wins in the region tournament to secure state tournament berths. The Gladiators and Titans can earn no better than the No. 7 seed.

Region 7-AAAAAA (girls) It’s been a two-horse race all season long for the girls regular season title, and it will come to a head Tuesday night as region-leading Northview hosts Alpharetta.

Alpharetta earned a pivotal 59-53 win over the Titans on Jan. 4, but still sit two games behind Northview with losses to Johns Creek and Pope this month.

The Raiders will need to win Tuesday’s game and hope for a Northview loss to either Cambridge or Dunwoody to earn the crucial No. 1 seed in the region tourney.

If Northview wins against Alpharetta but falls to both Cambridge and Dunwoody, the teams would be tied at 13-3 in region play and would have split the head to head series. That would lead to the implementation of other tiebreaking procedures.

Northview and Alpharetta met in last year’s region title game, with Northview securing its first region championship.

Johns Creek dropped its last two region games to Northview and Pope, but has a good chance to win out in their final three games against Dunwoody,

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Centennial ended its four-game region losing streak this week, downing Dunwoody and Chattahoochee on the road. The Knights close out their season against Pope and Cambridge.

Unless they win out against three of the top-five teams in the region and Centennial goes 0-3 next week, Cambridge will be forced to win two games in the region tourney to earn a state playoff berth. The Bears face Northview, Johns Creek and Centennial next week.

Winless Chattahoochee will enter the tournament as the No. 9 seed.

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three. All will have to win at least one game to earn a state tourney bid.

Region 5-AAAAAAA (girls) No region team has been able to take down North Forsyth this season, and the Raiders secured the No. 1 seed Friday night with a 36-22 win over South Forsyth.

North faces West Forsyth and Milton, the two bottom teams in the standings, to close out its regular season.

Lambert, the defending region champs, will look to retain their No. 2

seed and automatic state tourney bid this week. The Longhorns will aim to sweep their season series against South and Forsyth Central.

South Forsyth can still jump to the No. 2 seed, but will need to win out against Lambert and have the Longhorns lose both of their matchups.

If South beats the Longhorns and Lambert wins against Forsyth Central, the teams will be tied head-to-head and other tiebreakers will be used.

Forsyth Central, West Forsyth and Milton will fight for the No. 4 seed in the final week of the regular season.

Region 4-AAAAAAA (girls) Roswell earned the No. 1 seed in last season’s region tournament, but they won’t repeat this year. However, the Hornets can still improve on their current fourth-place position heading into the tournament.

The Hornets will close out their regular season next week against Lassiter and Woodstock.

If they win out and either Walton or Woodstock drop multiple games, the Hornets could rise to third. Either way, Roswell will need to win a region tournament game to secure a state playoff berth.

Region 4-AAAAAAA (girls) The Roswell girls have been on a hot streak entering the final stretch of the regular season, winning five of their last six 4-AAAAAAAA contests.

Their recent success has put the Hornets second behind Cherokee with two games remaining, a vital position.

The top two teams earn byes in the first round of the region tournaments and an automatic bid to the state tourney.

Region 5-AAAAAAA (boys) In winning nine straight and putting together a 6-1 start in region play, West Forsyth currently sits atop the standings with three games remaining.

Who earns the No. 1 seed is still to be decided. Lambert, Milton and West all have a shot.

The Wolverines still have a tall task ahead of them to secure the top seed for the region tournament, facing North Forsyth, Milton and South Forsyth this week.

Milton faces Forsyth Central, West and North to close out its regular season, while Lambert takes on South and Forsyth Central.

If Milton beats West, the Eagles will own the head-to-head tiebreaker. West swept Lambert in the regular season series.

The top two seeds will earn an automatic bid to the state tournament.

South, Central and North Forsyth will all jockey for position in the bottom

JERRY LOUIS HARRISON July 22, 1943 - January 2, 2018

Jerry Louis Harrison, 74, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018.

Jerry was born in White Mills, Kentucky, on July 22, 1943, to Blanche Masters and William Henry Harrison. Jerry attended Lynnvale High School and Western Kentucky University where he graduated with a B.A. degree in English. He led a colorful and award winning career as a master home builder, developer and architectural draftsman. He enjoyed designing and building special homes for special people. He studied history with a passion and was known for his gorgeous, custom, historical reproduction homes in Roswell, Georgia. He was gifted at spinning homeowner dreams into golden realities.

Jerry’s numerous passions included boating, fishing, music, reading, woodworking, art, storytelling and traveling. He was an accomplished artist, creating numerous beautiful paintings, woodworking sculptures, upscale furniture and incredible wooden boats. His most treasured joy was gathering with his large family and enjoying Sue’s cooking. Jerry was always the life of the party and lit up every room he entered, reaching out with a warm hand and a huge double-hug tickle. He was an extremely generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and was always eager to help anyone in need. He was faithful member of the Methodist Church and a man of God. He completed his life’s journey in his Clayton mountain home, with his beloved wife Suzann, of 49 years, by his side.

Jerry is survived by his wife Suzann, his brother Nolan, his five children, John, Robin, Lynette, William and Jennifer, his eleven grandchildren, Melissa, Lindsay, Brooke, Jesse, Riley, Eddie, Cassidy, Benjamin, Carolyn, Harrison and Sarah, his five greatgrandchildren Kay, Maylin, Landon, Corbin and Anissa, his five nieces, Laura, Sarah, Tracy, Leslie and Brittany and his two nephews, Mike and Matthew.

Jerry was a member of the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, where a memorial service will be held on February 3, 2018 at 2pm with a reception to follow.

Any flowers or plants, in his memory, should be sent to the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, for the ceremony and reception.

Any monetary donations, in his memory, should be made to the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, for the renovations fund.

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Roswell boys fall to Etowah in defensive battle Hornet girls continue hot streak on court

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell boys and girls basketball teams were back in action Friday night against Etowah for each program’s second region game of the week. In a tight defensive bout, the boys fell to Etowah, while the Hornet girls racked up another region win.

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Fans of defensive basketball were in for a treat Friday night for Roswell’s 5241 loss to Etowah, Region 4-AAAAAAA’s top team. Roswell (11-10, 4-4) was outsized by the Eagles’ physical and long team, but the Hornets put together a strong defensive performance. However, a few missed opportunities in the final minutes allowed Etowah (18-2, 6-1) to pull away and seal their 17th win in the last 18 games.

“When they’re allowed to play that physical and with their size, they’re really good,” Roswell head coach Ty Phillips said. “They’re a challenge for anyone in our region. We have to match up with the physicality next time.”

The Hornets big men, Connor Stark and Aaron Caffey, had impressive performances under the net, but Etowah standouts Adrian Cohen and Julian Baldwin still found ways to score. They combined for 35 points.

Meanwhile, Roswell’s guards sealed

lanes to the key and kept much of the Eagles’ shots outside the paint.

Unfortunately for Roswell, Etowah’s defense did the same thing.

The Hornets were held to just three points in the first quarter but began to push back in the second. They showed their own defensive prowess in the period, holding Etowah to just six points and pulling to within two.

Entering the fourth quarter, Roswell trailed by five but began the frame with a 9-4 run to tie the game for just the second time at 37-37. But down the stretch, Roswell’s shots kept missing the mark, allowing Etowa to slowly pad their lead, eventually pulling away with free throws in the final minute.

“There were a few missed chances and some calls didn’t go our way,” Phillips said. “But I like our chances going forward into the region tournament.”

Etowah swept the regular season series between the teams. They downed the Hornets 53-32 on Jan. 9.

in sight, things are starting to come together.

“Now we all understand everyone and what I want out of them,” Wade said. “They’re playing hard and playing for each other. We have been playing well since Christmas break.”

Their auspicious streak continued Friday night with an impressive defensive performance. Roswell racked up nine steals and five blocks.

Coming off their highest point total of the season in Tuesday’s 77-54 victory over Walton, the offense had its fourth 50-plus point performance.

The Hornets had four players with double-digit scoring, led by senior guard Catherine Sandridge with 16.

Sophia Burke and Ally Sekelick each netted 11 and Lindsay Pruitt added 10.

“It was a good night overall,” Wade said.

With Friday’s victory, the Hornets jumped from fourth to second in the region standings behind undefeated Cherokee.

They will close out their regular season region schedule next week against Lassiter (Jan. 30) and Woodstock (Feb. 2).

Girls There is no better time to be hot than entering the region tournament, and with just four games remaining, the Roswell girls are on a roll. The Hornets won their fifth region contest in six games and eighth of their last 10 overall following Friday’s 56-35 tilt against Etowah.

First-year head coach Antonio Wade said his team had a slow start to the season adjusting to his leadership.

But with the end of the regular season

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