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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

photographed.

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.

Search warrant leads to arrest of family

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Officers exercising a search warrant at a local home found multiple types of drugs and arrested three family members.

John Christopher Coleman, 52, Holly Jean Coleman, 50, and their son John Cooper Colman, 18, were arrested Jan. 23 after the Johns Creek-Alpharetta-Forsyth Drug Task Force executed a drug search warrant at a home on Dartmoor Lane in south Forsyth County.

Only John Cooper was given a bond which was set at $51,115.

Once the search warrant was executed, detectives with the task force

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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

found marijuana, cocaine, THC wax, THC E-Liquid cartridges, schedule I narcotics and drug-related object inside of the home.

Police also seized $4,872 during the operation.

John Christopher was arrested for: • Possession of marijuana more than an ounce • Possession of marijuana with the intent to sell • Possession of drug related objects • Possession of schedule I with the intent (THC wax) • Possession of schedule I with the intent (THC E-Liquid cartridges) Holly Jean was arrested for: 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.

Thief crashes stolen car during police chase FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Thieves crashed one stolen vehicle and made off with another after a recent chase involv-

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Possession of cocaine with the intent to sell • Possession of marijuana less than an ounce • Possession of MDMA schedule I John Cooper was arrested for: • Possession of marijuana more than an ounce • Possession of marijuana with the intent to sell • Possession of drug related objects • Possession of schedule I with the intent to sell (THC wax) • Possession of schedule I with the intent to sell (THC E-Liquid cartridges) All charges are felonies in Georgia.

ing a sheriff’s deputy.

The deputy spotted a white Ford Mustang and a yellow Camaro driving side by side along Buford Highway when the Mustang crashed into a tree. The Camaro driver allegedly picked up the Mustang driver and fled the scene.

The deputy eventually caught up with the vehicle after the driver momentarily lost control on Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The driver abandoned the vehicle on Haw Creek Road and made off on foot. An injured passenger was taken into custody.

Deputies were unable to locate the driver, but a book bag was found in the car with other keys from a dealership which reported the cars stolen. The passenger identified the driver and arrest warrants were requested.

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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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Local leaders talk schools, Sharon Springs, Fuqua development

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An array of elected officials gathered Jan. 25 to discuss topics including the proposed city of Sharon Springs, school overcrowding and the Fuqua mixed-use development along Peachtree Parkway.

District 25 state Rep. Todd Jones kicked off the event with a panel including County Commissioner Laura Semanson representing District 5, District 2 Commissioner Dennis Brown, District 2 Forsyth County Board of Education member Kristin Morrissey and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Grady Sanford.

“We are trying to bring government to you,” Jones said. “At the end of the day we are your servants, not the other way around. Our goal is to be able to hear you out and answer as many questions as you have.”

Residents led the town hall by asking questions about the proposed city of Sharon Springs that would encompass much of south Forsyth County.

House Bill 626, which Jones introduced last March, would provide for a special election to give residents a chance to vote on the measure.

Jones said the bill is available for viewing online and includes details of studies performed to examine the viability of forming such a city. He suggested those interested visit sharonspringscommittee.com to read more about the situation.

“It’s so important everyone gets educated on this process and what this would mean,” Jones said. “Once and for all, if we’re going to have it, we’ll have it, and if not, we need to move on. Either way, I love Forsyth County.

We want you to walk out being more informed when you vote.”

The evening’s discussion also focused on concerns among some residents that the county’s rapid growth has brought on school overcrowding.

Morrissey said the upcoming bond referendum the School Board is drafting will help pay for more schools to alleviate some of the overcrowding. The referendum is scheduled for May 22 and includes funding for construction of a number of schools, including another high school in East Forsyth.

“A common question is why the School Board can’t ask the county to stop zonings,” Morrissey said. “It’s something we’ve looked at. We have had legal advice from the county attorney that says in order for [the County Commissioner] to put a moratorium on permits or zonings, which they’ve been

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From left, Forsyth County District 2 Planning Commissioner Stacy Guy, District 2 County Commissioner Dennis Brown and District 2 Forsyth Board of Education member Kristin Morrissey answer audience questions.

To view the first 30 minutes of the town hall, visit http://bit. ly/2Fkb0S5.

doing, they have to do it with an end result. It’s not legal to just say they’re creating a moratorium.”

Even with the overcrowding, Morrissey said the school system is one of the highest performing in the state.

“When it comes to state funding, we have to have the students in house before they’ll give us the money,” she said. “Other school systems have built ahead, not had the students and then spent $90 million and there are no kids. That’s your taxpayer money.”

Last fall’s redistricting to accommodate a new high school was another issue raised. Patrons said many students were rezoned to different schools even though their neighborhoods were closer to their current schools.

“Redistricting was not fun,” Morrissey said. “They don’t want trailers, but then they don’t want to go to the new schools. I get it. People love their schools and that’s a good thing. But the challenge is you can’t build a school and not have students to put in it.”

Residents wanted more information on the Fuqua development in District 2.

The mixed-use development would sit on 76 acres, with 202 attached residential units constituting a density of 2.6 units per acre. It also calls for 650,000

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District 25 state Rep. Todd Jones addresses the audience on topics including the proposed incorporation of Sharon Springs. Jones introduced House Bill 626 which would call for a referendum on the measure. square feet of commercial and more than 1,500 parking spaces.

Residents were concerned about the traffic, safety and lack of high quality businesses.

“The Fuqua development has been going on for quite some time,” Brown said. “We went back several times asking for better quality restaurants, so it has a better sense of space and purpose instead of just another car wash or storage area. We need better quality amenities. I heard everyday people drive past our restaurants to find some-

thing better, and that’s wrong.”

Brown said he’d like to see the development be on the same level as Halcyon which will open later this year with upscale dining and shopping.

“It’s similar to Avalon in Alpharetta so our people don’t have to drive outside our county to go out somewhere,” Brown said.

The development is still under review and a public participation meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center, 810 Nichols Road.

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Mayor: City/county consolidation is dead County Commission tables item indefinitely

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow is closing the door on any chance that the city and Forsyth County will consolidate any time soon.

The idea was floated by the County Commission in January.

“In my mind, it’s dead,” he said.

“There would have to be two votes, one only to the residents of the City of Cumming and then a county-wide vote.

It would have to pass on both votes.

The residents of the City of Cumming are not interested in a consolidation.”

At its Jan. 9 work session, the commission discussed sending a resolution calling for the local delegation to the General Assembly to introduce legislation proposing the action. This would have only been a request, nothing binding by the county.

But when the City Council was asked its thoughts on the topic, some were unaware the idea was even on the table. The county decided to have more conversations between the entities before going further.

At that meeting, Brumbalow said he was open to the vote but didn’t think city voters would approve a consolidation.

Then on Jan. 17, multiple county and city officials traveled to the state Capitol to discuss the idea. That’s when Brumbalow said it officially ended. At a Jan. 23 work session, the County Commission voted to table the item indefinitely.

“I’d heard rumblings they were going to send a resolution to the state delegation asking them to consider

consolidation,” Brumbalow said. “They asked my opinion and I told them we are totally against it. It went to the state delegation and I told them the same. I told them it’d probably be the biggest lopsided vote in Georgia history, and the state delegation agreed, so it ended there.”

Brumbalow said there are many other cases where consolidation worked, including the city of Macon and Bibb County, which consolidated in 2012, the city of Columbus and Muscogee County in 1971 and the city of Athens and Clark County in 1990.

However, he said often the consolidations were spurred because the municipality was in trouble financially.

“That’s not the case for the City of Cumming,” Brumbalow said. “The city was chartered in 1845. Our government runs much more efficiently on its own and is consumer friendly. People would have fewer services if consolidation were to happen. There are no benefits to the residents of Cumming.”

For example, Brumbalow said the Forsyth Sheriff’s Office has asked the city to create an ordinance to crack down on massage parlors.

“We can make that happen in a week versus the county taking several months,” he said.

Even with this difference, Brumbalow said the two entities are still working well together during his first month in office.

“The county and I have not had an adversarial relationship through my first few weeks,” he said. “When they told me they were going to pursue it, I told them where I stood. We’ve had discussions since on other topics and it has not affected anything. We look forward to working with them on projects and issues whenever possible, but as two separate governments and not combined.”

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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.

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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County considers hiring consultant to review methane plant plans

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is considering hiring a consulting firm to review certain specifications and plans for a proposed methane plant in north Forsyth.

At its Jan. 23 meeting, the County Commission discussed retaining Enerdyne Power Systems, Inc., to review certain plant specifications and plans related to the methane energy plant proposed by Clean Eagle LLC. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said he will look into costs related to the hire, and confer with the procurement director before bringing a draft back to the board.

Jarrard said the consultant would examine a proposal by Clean Eagle to ensure the facility is operated safely and meets best practices specifications.

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, whose district encompasses the plant site, said county leaders met last week with the proposed consultant and county environmental attorney.

“I felt comfortable that this is a very specialized field,” she said. “It’s not easy to go out and find somebody. We asked that they help us write conditions for this since we don’t have the expertise to do so.”

A group of citizens asked the attorney and the yet-to-be hired consultant to focus on emissions, a concern often raised at public discussions. The county leaders, potential consultant and lawyer also discussed fire safety and whether proper safeguards are in place. “[The public] asked if it’s possible to

combine the emissions from the landfill with the emissions from the methane and [the consultant] said we aren’t allowed to combine,” she said. “The [Environmental Protection Division] doesn’t allow that. Things like that were educational to learn about. They were very informed and knowledgeable about it.”

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County finalizes revised animal ordinance Commission to vote on new rules Feb. 1

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission is narrowing down proposed changes to its animal control ordinance after weeks of community input.

The board will bring the measure back to public hearing one last time Feb. 1 before a formal vote..

At its Jan. 23 work session, the board discussed which changes it would like to see before it comes before the public again. Potential additions include banning tethering when a dog is not in the presence of an adult, barring people convicted of animal cruelty from owning an animal and requiring animal handlers to get permits and undergo a background check.

Another provision allows businesses associated with animals 90 days to meet any new requirements, such as conducting background checks on employees, including minors with a parent’s consent and seasonal and part-time workers.

Volunteers would not be required to undergo background checks.

More potential changes to the ordinance include setting specific time frames for tethering an animal, requiring an adult to be present with a tethered animal and what type of tether is allowed.

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ployees of the county animal shelter, professional dog handlers and trainers who may temporarily restrain an animal using a basic tether around the neck. Such tethering would only be allowed during business hours while grooming an animal so it is being supervised. The harness also must not exceed 10 percent of

an animal’s body weight.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said one of the biggest issues members of the public raised was with the background check requirement because it would “punish the people who are doing the right thing and allow a loophole for those in the wrong.”

“They’re not terribly supportive of the permitting system,” Jarrard said. “Because I suspect it’ll be a big hassle on their industry, which it will be a little bit of a hassle with the permitting.”

County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said the group she met with was taken aback by the notion that veterinarians, although covered by their license, don’t have to adhere to these standards.

“A lot in the room worked for veterinarians before they started their own businesses,” Mills said. “They wanted to know why we weren’t allowing vets to fall under the same category.”

The ordinance changes come in the wake of the October 2017 arrest of Michelle Louise Root, 41, of Gainesville, who owns Paw’sh Paws pet salon off Lake Center Parkway.

Root was initially arrested for cruelty to animals after she allegedly caused the death of a Portuguese water dog wheaten terrier mix, Meko, 3, she had been grooming at her store.

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School board approves bond list

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools is moving forward with its next slate of bond projects.

The Board of Education voted Jan. 23 to approve a proposed list of projects which voters can vote to fund in a special election May 22.

The total bond is estimated at just under $300 million, with $323 million worth of improvements. Partial funding for the projects – about $28 million – is expected to come from the state.

Superintendent Jeff Bearden said they’ve received many positive comments and feedback from parents on the proposed list.

“Our community has been very supportive of bond projects and (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) over the years,” he said.

Some of the biggest bond draft projects include technology at $17 million, transportation at $13 million, college and career readiness at $3.5 million, school safety at $2 million and elementary STEM at $500,000. Remaining funds will be used for new schools/land and maintenance.

Some of the highlights for the 2018 bond are four proposed new schools, including Pooles Mill Elementary School, another elementary school, another middle school and East Forsyth High School.

West Forsyth High School will receive classroom additions and there will be updates to the Academies of Creative Education Performing Arts Center.

Additionally, funding will go toward air conditioning buses, maintenance items at schools, replacing high school

Our community has been very supportive of bond projects and (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) over the years.”

JEFF BEARDEN Superintendent

stadium turfs and creating a parking deck at the Alliance Academy of Innovation.

Since 1993, 31 schools have been built from bond funding, including two opening this year. Five bonds have been passed from 1992 to 2014.

Last year, three bond issues were retired that helped build 16 schools.

There have also been five Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes passed from 1997 to 2016.

Now, the district is determining its 2019-22 capital improvement projects for the 2018 bond by using feedback collected from the strategic planning survey/focus groups, and from school and district administrators.

As with the 2014 bond, the financing for this bond is structured to not increase the bond debt millage rate as long as the next SPLOST is extended by voters.

Currently, enrollment is nearly 48,000 and is expected to increase to 55,900 by 2022 when the capital improvement projects would cease.

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County floats Sharon Springs overlay concept

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

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Forsyth County’s Water and Sewer Department was recently bestowed with a Gold Award and Silver Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.

Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department recognized FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During the January 18 Forsyth County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, the Georgia Association of Water Professionals presented the county’s Water and Sewer Department with a Gold Award for outstanding operation of a water distribution system as well as a Silver Award for the wastewater collection system.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Efforts by residents in south Forsyth to create the city of Sharon Springs have taken a new turn.

A group representing the drive has suggested creating an overlay to govern the area’s architectural identity.

At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Forsyth County Commission discussed creating a Sharon Springs overlay concept that would impose additional standards above and beyond the requirements of the already existing zoning district criteria for buildings.

Last March, House Bill 626, which sought to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs, was introduced in the Georgia House by District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, who represents south Forsyth.

The bill would provide a charter, a referendum, prior ordinances and rules and set effective dates.

If incorporated, Sharon Springs would cover 44 square miles, encompassing much of South Forsyth County south of Cumming to the Fulton County line.

It could be voted on as early as May 22.

Commissioner Laura Semanson, whose district includes part of the proposed city, said the idea of an overlay would put in architectural controls and zoning considerations that people within the Sharon Springs movement have been passionate about. Additionally, she’d like to have lines of demarcation drawn to locate city limits and create a sense of community for the area.

“This is a real opportunity to not only address it

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for Sharon Springs, but to use it as a model for other areas of the county that are begging for their own sense of place,” Semanson said. “We’ve gone to the edge of that with character areas [in the Comprehensive Plan] but we don’t fully realize the full potential.”

The Comprehensive Plan includes a community character map which provides a location-based vision for the county by defining appropriate growth and development policies. It includes 11 character areas and 13 nodes that “respect and reflect each area’s unique role in the county based on its character, location and history.”

Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development Vanessa Bernstein-Goldman said the county is working with TSW planning company as a consultant and the firm could expand their scope of work to look into this further.

“We are starting the countywide standard work which is just beginning now,” she said. “This would be added to the contract and would be done this year.”

Currently, there are subarea studies and plans for various character areas, she said. Those could be shuffled around and include all the character areas within Sharon Springs, including south Ga. 400, Big Creek, Haw Creek, Daves Creek and McFarland Parkway.

“This is an opportunity to make the citizens of Sharon Springs happy by providing what we can for them,” Semanson said. “They will start realizing even if they’re going to be residents of this (proposed) city, they’re no less residents of Forsyth County than the people in Cumming.”

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Former Commissioner Tam announces Citizen journalist will appeal sentencing campaign for state senate FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Former Forsyth County Commissioner Brian Tam has announced his candidacy for state Senate to replace Michael Williams, who will vacate the seat to run for Governor.

With more than a decade of public service to Forsyth County, Tam’s focus has been on fostering a thriving local economy and creating new jobs, enriching local schools, advancing local amenities and improving local transportation infrastructure.

Tam, a resident of Forsyth County for more than 24 years, operates three local restaurants, Tam’s Backstage, Tam’s Tupelo and Bluegrass Foods, with his wife Kelly.

While raising three children, the Tam’s commitment to supporting quality education has always been a top priority. In 2007, Tam’s Backstage was honored with the Partners in Education’s Gold Level Award.

Tam is a graduate of Leadership Forsyth and one of nine statewide recipients of the 2008 Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals’ Patron Award. As the son of a teacher, he has served on five different local

school councils and currently serves on Lambert High School’s.

He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Cumming Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Transportation ComTAM mittee.

Tam’s direction and vision on the Board of Commissioners led to the acquisition of hundreds of acres of greenspace, new recreation centers at Old Atlanta and Fowler Parks, the opening of a Senior Center in South Forsyth, the implementation of an early warning weather system to guarantee the continued safety of local residents and an additional Sheriff’s precinct located adjacent to South Forsyth High.

Tam also serves on the Board of Directors of the Forsyth County Humane Society, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children and is an active member of the University of North Georgia Advisory Board and Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club.

Wesley McCall announces campaign for Board of Education District 1 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Public servant leader Wesley McCall has announced his candidacy for Forsyth County Board of Education District 1.

“To place my name in the hat for Board of Education was a family decision,” McCall said. “Forsyth County Schools is one of the best school systems around.

The teachers, the principals, and the staff across the Board of Education are top notch.

I believe that with my background, and passion to serve the community, I can help the community and the schools come together.”

His vision is to build connections between the community and the Board of Education. He plans to implement his vision on a foundation of: fiscal responsibility, creating transparency, establishing a voice and applying servant leadership.

A few goals that McCall would like to focus on include: Engaging the community to build partnerships to help provide resources for the students and teachers to be successful.

Work with other community leaders to better plan for the future.

Continue to operate with one of the lowest educational millage rates in the area.

The social and emotional well-being of the MCCALL students.

McCall currently serves as deputy director of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. In this role, he leads over 250 employees offering state-ofthe-art 911, police, fire and emergency medical services to the community of Alpharetta.

He holds Firefighter Level I and II certifications, a certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician, a Georgia Post Peace Officers certification and is a Georgia Certified Emergency Manager.

He also has an undergraduate degree from Grand Canyon University in Christian leadership and a graduate degree from Columbus State University in public administration.

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Citizen journalist and Roswell resident Nydia Tisdale will be appealing the sentencing she received 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 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 TISDALE 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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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

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The Murrys piloted the #38 BGB Motorsports Porsche Cayman GT4. 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 watching his father on the track from as young as 2 years old. David said he wanted to make sure racing was Dylan’s own desire. And quickly he could see that it was not simply a patriarchal passing of a passion, but that Dylan truly had the racing bug.

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

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sleeping at the track and begging teams for rides.

He later caught a break, joining the Sports Renault Series, where he captured his first championship in 1985.

In 1991, David joined a Lotus factory team, eventually impressing Porsche so much they hired him to join their factory efforts.

Since then, David has driven in a range of disciplines, including sports cars, Le Mans Prototypes and in NASCAR. He has captured championships in the SCCA World Challenge and Firehawk Firestone Series and has 12 podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona.

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 together and Dylan said he it was a boon to have his father by his side.

“All throughout practice we were comparing data and it really helped me get up to speed,” Dylan said. “He’s my father so we share terminology and it helped me to transition quickly.”

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.

“It wasn’t too overwhelming of a first experience but now I better know what to expect and feel a lot more prepared going into the next race,” he said.

The BMW Endurance Challenge will be televised on FoxSports1 on Feb. 10 at 8 a.m.

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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.

JAMES MCCOY, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

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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.

And since the surge plan was formed last year, things have been looking up according to McCoy because the county had its best year.

There were 27 economic development announcements, 1,400 new jobs and about $160 million in new capital investment, he said.

“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.

To be eligible, the targeted businesses must be located in a designated area, meet the fiscal impact requirements and potentially receive a funding commitment from the state upon the business’ relocation or expansion within the state.

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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.”

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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

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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

BIG APPLE CIRCUS

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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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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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 sellers reaping the rewards of a quick sale at the best price. If you are thinking of selling your home, I would love to help you accomplish that goal. Contact me at 678.938.5885, or kimberlycounter@atlantafinehomes.com and let me help you move on and move up!

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Kimberly Counter

unwavering encouragement and ongoing referrals throughout the year. I am so grateful for your continued belief in my ability and will strive every day of 2018 to surpass your expectations,

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The right time to make a move

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 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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2018 Design Trends

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

Your house could give you more comfort at less cost if your water heater were upgraded.

When it’s time to replace your water heater (NAPSI)—The next time you find you have a too old or already broken water heater, these tools and advice from the U.S. EPA can help.

Water heaters typically last about 10 years. If your water heater is older than that, you could avoid a potentially costly and complicated emergency replacement by taking action now. In many places, utilities offer rebates on ENERGY STAR certified water heaters, up to as much as $600. With or without a rebate, choosing a model that’s earned the government’s ENERGY STAR label can pay you back in energy bill savings.

Water heaters are the second highest energy user in the home, costing a household of four up to $620 every year to run. Replacing your old, electric water heater with a heat pump water heater could put a significant dent in your energy costs. In fact, a family of four can save up to $3,500 in energy costs over the water heater’s lifetime.

Pointers On Heat Pumps There are some installation considerations to keep in mind with heat pump water heaters, but if you already have an electric water heater, it could be an easy switch.

Will a Heat Pump Water Heater Work in My Home?

In many homes, a heat pump water heater can be installed right where your current water heater sits. Heat pump water heaters need: Access To Air: They pull in air from the surroundings to heat water and

release cold air, so they need access to plenty of air.

The water heater location should have a room air temperature greater than 40° F year-round and space that’s at least 100 square ft. (10 ft. x 10 ft.) or a smaller space that can be fitted with louvered doors or ducted.

Head Room: Heat pump water heaters are a few inches to a foot taller than conventional electric water heaters and require a certain ceiling height based on the size of the water heater—which is dependent on household size.

The water heater location should have at least a 6-ft.-high ceiling for a household of fewer than six or at least a 7-ft.-high ceiling for a household of six or more.

Water Drainage: Heat pump water heaters require proper drainage, since—like air conditioners—they dehumidify air and produce condensate that must be removed via a nearby floor drain, or another outlet using a small condensate pump.

The heater location should have access to one of the following: • Floor drain • Utility sink • Sump pump • Existing drain pipe • Outside (only for locations that are above freezing all year round).

Learn More For further facts about ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters, visit www.energystar.gov/waterheaters.

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 RAWLINGS start with throws and pillow it is guaranteed to be on trend.

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.

Article is adapted from: https:// www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/18home-design-trends-for-2018_ us_5a4e774ce4b0ee59d41c0922

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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 26 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.”

We relocated Remodeling Expo Center to Roswell because its central to most of North Atlanta. Although we use the term “builder grade blues” in jest, our business anything but that. We’ve built a sophisticated operation to systematically update and improve the north Atlanta housing stock.

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John Hogan and Peter Schnieper are co-owners of Remodeling Expo Center located at the corner of King and Atlanta Streets, 48 King Street, Roswell GA 30075, 678-820-6882

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

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

Here is how each team stacks up entering the final games of the regular season ahead of next week’s tournaments.

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 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 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 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 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 survived an overtime thriller, winning 63-62.

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

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) 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)

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) 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

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Basketball: Continued from Page 28 region games to Northview and Pope, but has a good chance to win out in their final three games against Dunwoody, Cambridge and North Atlanta.

Centennial ended its fourgame 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.

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

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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 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.

WEST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL/SPECIAL

From left, Kelsey Smith, Audrey Nguyen and Maddie Skinner will soon be honored for their artwork. Abby Key is not pictured.

West Forsyth High art students win big at All-State Art Symposium CUMMING, Ga. — Four West Forsyth High School students are state winners at the All-State Art Symposium. Abby Key, Audrey Nguyen, Maddie Skinner and Kelsey Smith will attend the State Art Symposium taking place in Columbus, Georgia on March 10. These students’ art work will be on display at the symposium.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING continued from page 30 Recreation

Cemetery

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Let Us Connect You Alpharetta-Roswell Herald Delivers to 28,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30005, 30009, 30022, 30075, 30076. Alpharetta & Roswell’s primary news source. Est. 1983.

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Johns Creek Herald Delivers to 20,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30022, 30097. Johns Creek’s primary news source. Est. 1997. Johns Creek’s paper of record.

Northside Woman 18,000 copies distributed monthly to subdivisions and business in North Fulton and South Forsyth with home delivery to 40+ of the most exclusive gated and estate communities in North Atlanta.

Forsyth Herald Delivers to 17,000 households every Thursday Zip Codes: 30040, 30041.

Forsyth County’s largest circulation newspaper. Est. 1998

Milton Herald Delivers to 10,000 households every Thursday Zip Code: 30004. Community news for and about the City of Milton. Est. 2006.

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