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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

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 was CHAPMAN 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.

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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 aggravated 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

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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. Milan Eye Center

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Alpharetta tech groups merge to fortify efforts By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com 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 CASHION 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 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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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously Jan. 22 to purchase 1.8 acres of land on Kimball Bridge Road as the site for a new fire station. The city will pay $379,000 for the property located at 4795 Kimball Bridge Road where it plans to build its fourth fire station. The new fire station at this location will improve response times throughout northern and central Johns Creek, city officials said. Johns Creek currently operates three fire stations located in the eastern and southern parts of the city. However, the growth of the city has pushed the Fire Department to recommend a fourth location in order to properly serve residents. In February 2017, the City Council agreed on the need for another fire station in the area and has spent the past year investigating available sites in

ridge and around Kimball Bridge and Jones Rd Bridge roads. 400 The new fire station is expected to serve an area that includes some 8,867 residents, improving response times Alpharetta along Sargent Road, Jones Bridge, McGinnis Ferry, Abbotts Bridge and 120 Kimball Bridge. Rd 1 Rd “It is a good spot…that general area ge d was the focal point and we’re in that,” O l d dl i r Mi l l B Fire Chief Jeff Hogan said. “So, that ton al P kw b is an acceptable spot for us to lower A y bb im the response times…all throughout ott s B the southeast and west side of the city r i d g e Rd 120 there.” The Knew fire station is also a subim te stantial benefit b a for homeowners. When Ta ll B yl factoring property B r irisk using a formula or d ge known as the ISO rating, insurance Rd R d coverage companies providing home cite fire as a major risk. The increased fire protection coverage is expected to lower premiums for home coverage. o n Rd E. M o r t The current date of construction is not yet determined. City staff has a CITY OF JOHNS CREEK/SPECIAL 60-day due diligence period before the The new Johns Creek fire station, highlighted in red, will be located at 4795 Rd purchase is finalized. Kimball Bridge Road. 141 n d glas R

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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 demar-

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Citizen journalist appeals conviction 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 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.

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Handel pays visit to Johns Creek businesses CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-35 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers February 8, 2018 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Retail Package Sales Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT Mansell Prime LLC d/b/a Mansell Shell 3790 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 Owner Naushad Keshwani Registered Agent Ziaur Rahman

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com 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 hightech 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

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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. 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. 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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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.” To learn more about William & Reed Academy, visit WilliamReedAcademy.com.

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Fulton Schools schedules District to introduce digital learning day as part of schedule By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, 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. The other three days will not be made up, relieving many parents concerned that Spring Break and President’s Day could be targets. “Instructional ROSE 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.

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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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makeup days for classes 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.” Some schools have had devices since 2015. All middle and high schools have them this school year. Technology has been a key focus for

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Cook also said that if the Georgia DOT pursues plans for managed lanes on Ga. 400, it will include Path 400, a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail extending along the highway from North Fulton south to Atlanta. 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.

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Ring: Continued from Page 14 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.

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“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. 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. off with another after a recent chase involving 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. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A

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old bridge and removing it in sections. It all looked legitimate, but as it turned out, the workers were thieves who were stealing the bridge to sell as scrap metal. They got away with half of it too, leaving the other half (on the Fulton County side) still standing. That half-of-a-bridge became a local landmark and stood there for many years. You may have seen it yourself. But you won’t be able to see it any more, at least not in its previous glory. The reason? Last week, the remaining half of Jones Bridge fell into the river. Seeing a bridge collapse is not something that many folks ever get to do, but fly fisherman Gregg Gorbachev happened to be on the river at the moment that the bridge came down. “I fish at Jones Bridge at least a twice a week,” Gorbachev said. “And I had just put my boots on. I went down the steps and into the water and about half way to the middle of the river.” And then it began. “I started to hear what sounded like a jet flying really low,” he recalled, describing it as a rumbling “ZZZZ” sort of sound. “I started looking around and

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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 – 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.” —Patrick Fox

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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, ened artform that gsmith@lendtheway.com 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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letter to the sellers actually was a very close third, boosting your odds to win the deal by 52.2 percent. Selling a home can and should be an emotional endeavor. Writing a letter telling the seller how you will live there, how you will maintain the house and what you love about the house seems to go a long way. The letter adds a personality to the offer and it also seems to let the seller know that the buyer is serious, according to the article. I have seen this method work on several occasions. 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. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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ABSTRACT VISIONS OPENING RECEPTION

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. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

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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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

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

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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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December Sales Leaders

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Cindy Zhao Johns Creek 770-380-5708

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COMMUNITY

Community garden registration runs Feb. 15 – March 15 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Spring is just around the corner, so Johns Creek gardeners can begin signing up for a

chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden. Residents can begin signing up

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR MAYFIELD ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT ITB 18-007 The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting bids from qualified Contractors to construct a bottomless culvert and associated roadway within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia The Invitation to Bid document will be available online Thursday, February 1, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the BID documents.

for a chance to reserve a plot Feb. 15 through March 15 by submitting their applications to the Johns Creek Garden Association. To be eligible for a spot, one must be a resident of the City of Johns Creek and become a member of the Johns Creek Garden Association. Membership costs $10 annually. The Community Garden offers 52 plots in which people can grow vegetables and flowers. Community gardens are popular among people with little or no space for gardens. The garden has four raised beds for those who have trouble working at ground level. Each plot is 4 feet by 8 feet. A garden plot applications fee is $60 and seniors over 65 pay $25. Membership and application fees are refundable for people not selected for a plot. Applications can be downloaded from the Garden Association website.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK

Proposals will be due on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK RFP NUMBER #18-050 FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA The City of Johns Creek is soliciting requests for proposals (RFP) from qualified firms for Fire Department Uniforms and Insignia. RFP responses will be received no later than February 19, 2018 at 2:00PM. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s are managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet the online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website www.johnscreekga.gov. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page. Deadline for questions is Monday, February 12, 2018.

ITB #18-039 Rogers Circle Sidewalk Improvements The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal bids from qualified construction firms for the Construction of Sidewalks along Parsons Road. ITB responses will be received no later than February 8, 2018 at 2:00PM. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet link, our new online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website (www.johnscreekga.gov). To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the RFP information and instructions enclosed herein.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Deadline for questions is February 2, 2018 at 5:00PM.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

SPORTS

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Woodward North student wins football championships JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Woodward North sixth-grader Andrew Hines, playing with the Atlanta Ducks Elite travel youth football team, recently won a state and national championship. Hines, who plays defensive end, tight end and on special teams, won the B2C Georgia State Championships before capturing the Generation Nexxt/Battle National 10-U championship. Hines was also invited to participate in the D1 Spects All-American Bowl January 1315 and the D1 All-Star Series in Las Vegas.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB NUMBER #18-046-1 2018 NEIGHBORHOOD PAVING PROJECT-AREA 1 The City of Johns Creek is soliciting invitations to bid (ITB) from qualified firms for the 2018 Neighborhood Paving Project-Area 1. ITB responses will be received no later than February 15, 2018 at 2:00PM. Quotes, bids, and ITB’s are managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet the online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website www.johnscreekga.gov. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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Dr. Shackelford has served the Johns Creek area for more than two decades. He offers convenient appointment times beginning at 7 AM and sees patients on Friday as well. Most patients and their families have been with him for years, and most new patients are referrals from his existing patients. Dr. Shackelford utilizes the most modern equipment and techniques available including: • All ceramic crowns, veneers and ﬁllings • The Waterlase Dental Laser, allowing him to perform many procedures without anesthesia • He’s a certiﬁed Invisalign provider

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SPORTS

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 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 81-37 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. 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

Read all the region recaps online at NorthFulton.com 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.

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

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK

ITB NUMBER #18-053-3

ITB NUMBER #18-053-2

2018 MAIN ROADS PAVING PROJECT

2018 NEIGHBORHOOD PAVING PROJECT-AREA 2

The City of Johns Creek is soliciting invitations to bid (ITB) from qualified firms for the 2018 Main Roads Paving Project. ITB responses will be received no later than February 22, 2018 at 2:00PM. Deadline for questions is Friday, February 16, 2018.

The City of Johns Creek is soliciting invitations to bid (ITB) from qualified firms for the 2018 Neighborhood Paving Project-Area 2. ITB responses will be received no later than February 22, 2018 at 2:00PM. Deadline for questions is Friday, February 16, 2018.

Quotes, bids, and ITB’s are managed using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet the online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website www.johnscreekga.gov. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page.

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

SPORTS

Season:

Titans can earn no better than the No. 7 seed.

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Region 7-AAAAAA (girls)

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 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

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, Cambridge and North Atlanta. 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, Cam-

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Standings by region as of Jan. 29 Boys Region 6-A Div. B standings 1. St. Francis (20-2, 11-0) 2. Walker (15-7, 8-4) 3. Fellowship Christian (11-10, 7-5) 4. Mount Paran (6-14, 5-6) 5. King’s Ridge (11-8, 4-6) 6. Mount Pisgah (10-11, 4-6) 7. Whitefield Academy (8-13, 4-8) 8. Pinecrest Academy (6-13, 2-9) Girls Region 6-A Div. B standings 1. St. Francis (18-4, 12-0) 2. Fellowship Christian (11-7, 10-2) 3. Pinecrest Academy (11-7, 7-4) 4. Mount Paran (11-8, 5-6) 5. Walker (9-14, 5-7) 6. Mount Pisgah (7-14, 4-7) 7. King’s Ridge (9-12, 3-8) 8. Whitefield Academy (0-15, 0-12) Boys Region 7-AAAA standings 1. Blessed Trinity (15-6, 6-) 2. Marist (9-12, 4-3) 3. White County (13-9, 3-3) 4. West Hall (10-12, 2-4) 5. Chestatee (6-18, 1-6) Girls Region 7-AAAA standings 1. Marist (18-2, 7-0) 2. West Hall (15-8, 4-2) 3. White County (11-11, 3-3) 4. Chestatee (10-14, 2-5) 5. Blessed Trinity (5-17, 0-6) Boys Region 7-AAAAAA standings 1. Cambridge (20-1, 13-0) 2. Pope (16-5, 10-3) 3. North Atlanta (13-9, 8-5) 4. Centennial (10-13, 8-6) 5. Chattahoochee (11-10, 7-6) 6. Alpharetta (13-11, 8-7) 7. Johns Creek (6-17, 3-11) 8. Northview (5-17, 2-11) 9. Dunwoody (3-20, 2-12) bridge will be forced to win two games in the region tourney to earn a state playoff berth. The Bears face Northview,

Girls Region 7-AAAAAA standings 1. Northview (17-5, 12-1) 2. Alpharetta (18-4, 12-3) 3. Pope (15-6, 9-4) 4. Johns Creek (14-8, 9-5) 5. Centennial (11-12, 8-6) 6. Cambridge (7-14, 5-8) 7. Dunwoody (7-16, 4-10) 8. North Atlanta (2-6, 2-11) 9. Chattahoochee (0-23, 0-13) Boys Region 4-AAAAAAA standings 1. Etowah (19-2, 7-1) 2. Walton (12-9, 5-2) 3. Woodstock (12-10, 4-3) 4. Roswell (12-10, 4-4) 5. Cherokee (7-16, 2-7) 6. Lassiter (4-16, 1-6) Girls Region 4-AAAAAAA standings 1. Cherokee (21-2, 9-0) 2. Roswell (10-13, 5-3) 3. Woodstock (12-8, 4-3) 4. Lassiter (9-11, 4-3) 5. Etowah (5-16, 1-7) 6. Walton (7-14, 0-7) Boys Region 5-AAAAAAA standings 1. West Forsyth (13-9, 6-1) 2. Lambert (17-5, 6-2) 3. Milton (12-10, 5-2) 4. South Forsyth (8-15, 3-5) 5. Forsyth Central (7-16, 2-6) 6. North Forsyth (6-16, 1-7) Girls Region 5-AAAAAAA standings 1. North Forsyth (21-2, 8-0) 2. Lambert (14-8, 6-2) 3. South Forsyth (14-9, 5-3) 4. Forsyth Central (10-13, 2-6) 5. West Forsyth (4-19, 2-6) 6. Milton (1-15, 1-7)

Johns Creek and Centennial next week. Winless Chattahoochee will enter the tournament as the No. 9 seed.

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