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North Fulton conducts homeless survey

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Milton making a ‘green’ impact

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An incident of road rage ended in arrest Jan. 19 as a man was charged for aggressive driving, reckless driving first offense and speeding.

Alpharetta police were patrolling on Ga. 400 southbound, near McGinnis Ferry Road, when one officer noticed a red sedan pass by in the inside lane with a silver Mercedes CLK 500 following closely behind.

The officer said that he saw the Mercedes “aggressively accelerate” and erratically changed multiple lanes without

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Alleged shoplifter caught returning to same store MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested Jan. 22 for shoplifting multiple times and obstruction.

An employee at Fry’s Electronics on Webb Road called police when he recognized a man in the store as a suspect who had allegedly shoplifted from them Jan. 14 and 17.

Store footage showed Aaron Wuescher taking a $700 drone and $350 camera Jan. 14 without paying for either item.

When police arrived and approached the 34-year-old Wuescher of Woodstock, Wuescher turned around and walked away. Another officer stood in Wuescher’s way, and that’s when Wuescher ran.

Police caught up with Wuescher and tackled him. He was arrested on two counts of felony shoplifting and for misdemeanor obstruction.

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using a turn signal. The Mercedes then “brake checked” the sedan, causing the sedan’s driver to make an abrupt lane change to avoid crashing.

The Mercedes’ speed was clocked at 100 mph in a 65 mph zone.

The driver of the Mercedes, 58-year-old John Hall of Suwanee, said that his behavior was from “road rage.” He was arrested without incident.

case of identity fraud Jan. 20 when she noticed suspicious activity on her account spanning two states.

The woman said she first realized something was wrong Jan. 19 when she received an email from her bank saying that her requested credit card had been delivered to Lawrenceville.

She had not requested any new cards and did not recognize the address.

The woman then reviewed her account history and saw two charges she had not made. One was for $20 in a Walmart in Oklahoma, and the second was for $2,700 in a Target in Milton, Ga. After reviewing the charges, the woman called her bank to freeze her account.

She told police that she has had similar issues in the past.

Police recover stolen motorcycle JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man was arrested Jan. 21 after attempting to flee from police for allegedly stealing a motorcycle.

Johns Creek police were informed

by DeKalb County police about the stolen motorcycle, which was traced to Long Pointe in Johns Creek. Officers initially got no response from the residents when they arrived.

After a while, a woman came out

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

DUI arrests ►► Bruce Wilson Smitherman, 61,

of Birmingham Road, Milton, was arrested Jan. 21 on Cogburn Road in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Detric Raymone Butler, 32, of Valley Glen Drive, Gainesville, was arrested Jan. 21 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Steve Andrew Sims, 27, of Longlake Drive, Duluth, was arrested Jan. 21 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Victor Rodriguez, 27, of Wood Creek Trail, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 21 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driver unlicensed. ►► Monica Sanchez Venegas, 42,of Enniskillen Court, Suwanee, was arrested Jan. 22 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Vittal Sainath Alamanda, 44, of Ledmark Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 11 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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When considering cataract surgery, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of the surgery with your eye doctor. With advancements in artificial lens technology over the last decade, discussing the type of new lens to be placed in the eye has become very important as well.

When a person reaches their 40’s, they begin to note that they are no longer able to see up close without glasses. While patients often have much decreased need for glasses for distance vision after cataract surgery, with a standard lens they will still need reading glasses for near vision.

Fortunately, patients now have additional lens options. One of these options is called a multifocal lens. This type of lens corrects both near and distance vision. One survey found that 4 out of 5 patients with this type of lens reported never wearing glasses. Many patients find that these lenses add greatly to their quality of life and enjoy the convenience of not having to keep up with reading glasses.

However, these lenses are not for all patients. In order for these lenses to work well, patients must have relatively healthy eyes. Those with severe dry eye, macular degeneration, or advanced glaucoma are not good candidates. A patient also must not have much astigmatism in order for these lenses to work well. Patients with larger amounts of astigmatism would likely benefit more from an astigmatism correcting intraocular lens.

Patient personality plays a role as well. While multifocal lenses are very good, they are not capable to giving patients the vision they had when they were 20 years old. Like all technologies they have limitations. Patients often note haloes around lights and can have glare issues, especially at night. However these symptoms are less noticeable with time. In one study, 6 months after surgery, only about 6 percent of patients described these problems as severe. Reading with these lenses requires adequate lighting, so patients may still need reading glasses in a dimly lit restaurant. There may be some decreased sharpness as compared to standard lenses, especially at night and in rainy or foggy conditions. This means that patients who know themselves to be perfectionists wanting the clearest possible vision at every distance, may do better with a standard lens and reading glasses. Finally, these lenses are considered to be similar to LASIK or cosmetic surgery by insurance companies. Therefore they are not covered by insurance and require an additional fee. However, even given these limitations, 93% of patients receiving one popular type of multifocal lens say they would choose to have a multifocal lens again.

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The service agreements were denied 4-3, with Mayor Joe Lockwood and councilmembers Karen Thurman, Burt Hewitt and Joe Longoria opposed.

The service agreements would have been set up on an hourly rate, with no more than $10,000 paid to each of the two parties conducting the separate reviews.

Thurman said she would rather see the city spend those funds in other ways.

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Councilman Bill Lusk was in favor of the reviews, stating the importance of planning for future development, emphasizing that the reviews could be used for commercial zoning.

“At the rate we are developing, I think we better have some common sense methods on how to handle these development issues, particularly in these commercial areas,” he said. “The whole essence of what we are doing here is planning for the future, and if we deny that concept I don’t think we are doing our jobs completely.”

Councilman Matt Kunz was also in favor, stating the land trust and community septic “must” be approved.

“If you get up there and attack community septic without confirming a land trust can be effected, that’s not honest. Land trusts work in the way that citizens can collaborate and help make the parcels that we have left better than they could be.”

Section of Branyan Trail to close MILTON, Ga.—The section of Branyan Trail between Itaska Walk and Lecoma Trace will be closed for approximately six months. The portion will be closed as a part of the GDOT’s State Route 372 improvement project. The section is highlighted in yellow.

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MILTON, Ga.—The City of Milton was recognized by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for leadership in implementing policies and practices that contribute to the efficient and sustainable use of resources in metro Atlanta. Milton was honored at ARC’s January board meeting for recertifying as a Bronze Certified Green Community in ARC’s Green Communities program. The city first achieved certification in the program in 2012 and was recertified in 2016.

“Milton is to be commended for making its community more sustainable,” said Kerry Armstrong, ARC board chairman. “The city’s efforts to conserve energy, reduce waste and protect natural resources set an example for the entire region.”

The steps Milton took to become recertified include: Becoming one of only three cities in Georgia certified as a National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat. A leader among its peers, the city has worked with residents to improve the well-being of both wildlife and the community.

Purchasing and renovating the Thomas Byrd Sr. House.

Built in the mid-1800s, the house is one of the oldest in North Fulton. Today, the building is used as a senior center.

Hosting annual events for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste. In March 2016, the city collected more than 19,000 pounds of batteries, pesticides, paints and other items that are not allowed in residential trash.

Adopting a Night Sky ordinance to conserve energy and reduce excess light pollution, which impacts humans and wildlife.

Actively partnering in the Evergreen Schools program. The city has provided grants to local schools for environmental initiatives, purchased and distributed water testing kits to schools and granted funds for the expansion of outdoor classrooms.

Additional information about ARC’s Green Communities Certification Program, including the measures each community has implemented for certification, is available at www. atlantaregional.com/greencommunities.

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Officials get close look at Dallas rapid transit Fulton officials ride rails from Dallas to Plano in search of answers

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com (This is Part II of an article on a fact-finding tour of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System and the possible application of similar rapid transit in North Fulton.

For Part I see the Jan. 26 Herald article or go online to http://tinyurl.com/zmard2r) NORTH FULTON – When a Fulton County delegation of 10 mayors and Fulton County commissioners took a quick two-day trip to Dallas, Texas, to see the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in action, it was with an eye to working cooperatively on a similar system in Fulton County.

The leaders participating included Fulton Chairman John Eaves, Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood.

Most leaders are agreed that Fulton County can never pour enough concrete to keep up with Fulton’s transportation congestion, so they went to Dallas to see the much ballyhooed DART in action.

And with the passage of the TSPLOST infusing $655 million for transportation solutions over the

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Commissioner Hausmann, representing Johns Creek, said she and others have noticed how the Dallas suburb of Plano closely resembled the North Fulton area in many ways, and how DART so transformed that community.

“Plano was just the sleepy little suburb that was getting sleepier and sleepier [getting rundown actually], until it got rapid transit,” Hausmann said.

Considering all of the recent discussions about the TSPLOST and engaging both elected officials and the public, Hausmann thought it would be a good idea for representatives from around the county to see just what transit means in a real-world situation.

In addition to Fulton officials, others making the trip were Georgia Department of Transportation Director Russell McMurry, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Christopher Tomilinson and directors of four Fulton community improvement districts.

Most came back favorably impressed, but they see problems adapting the same light rail to Fulton’s geographical topographical problems.

While complete agreement among officials would

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be hard to get based on one field trip, there was consensus about some of the salient features of DART that would be attractive in North Fulton.

It is cheaper. Light rail does not entail the big train stations MARTA has with huge parking components.

DART vehicles are more like streetcars which run at street level. Passengers just step off at or near their destination.

Light rail can move people with more mobility than heavy rail and do it cheaper.

Light rail is also an engine for economic development.

Alpharetta Mayor Belle Isle said he liked light rail “much better” than MARTA’s heavy rail.

“There are no escalators, no turnstiles. You just step on at street level. I could see getting on at North Point Parkway and stepping off at Avalon,” Belle Isle said.

He liked the ease of getting on and off light rail.

But Belle Isle noted the density of a city like Plano is about 275,000 – which is about the population of all of North Fulton. And its downtown is just a few square blocks.

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A newsroom also marches on its stomach I’ve always had a strong admiration for our men and women serving in the military. It takes a special kind of person to put their lives on the line for people they will likely never meet.

I just didn’t know how brave they were until recently. I was somehow convinced by our execKATHLEEN STURGEON utive editor Hatcher Hurd to try a Editor sampling of a military ration. kathleen@appenmediagroup.com A local man who sends care packages to troops gave Hatcher an MRE – meal ready to eat – kit, complete with a veggie burger and barbeque sauce. As the “office vegetarian,” I was summoned to take one for the team.

I have a vague memory of trying something similar in college after visiting an Army supply store and being impressed and somewhat amused that a vegetarian ration was offered. I don’t think that went over too well, or if I even ended up trying the powdery food.

So when Hatcher asked if I was interested in sampling, I roped my fellow newsroom staff into joining me on the taste test journey.

Around lunchtime we ripped open the package.

Let me just start by saying, our ignorance was showing, or as Hatcher put it, was flashing in neon.

We inspected each individual package and were thoroughly amused by the teeny, tiny bottle of Tabasco sauce.

First, we sampled the various premade food, beginning with the bread which tasted like a stale piece of pita bread. The chocolate banana nut muffin top left a lot to be desired; in fact we never noticed it was supposed to be banana flavored until we read the

package.

But what really stuck out to us were the raisins.

My coworkers put it eloquently when they said they’d remember trying those forever, and that the raisins, “rotted immediately upon contact with saliva.”

After we experimented with the side dishes, it was time to make our veggie burger.

Let me just say, this food gives a whole new mean-

We give you, Blackbox It is with great pleasure that I announce on behalf of the entire Appen Media Group team the launch of our newest project, dubbed Blackbox (or BL4CKB0X as you will often see it designated).

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and work autonomously from the rest of the news staff. They are dubbed Spotlight.

For us, there will be some parallels and some differences with their structure.

First, the similarities. The Blackbox team is a small group of journalists alloted as much time and effort required to research, verify and report on major news stories. We will depend on tips from our readers, a multitude of recorded and off-the-record sources, and will only spend time on stories that deserve the depth of attention we will give it.

The Blackbox team will build a thesis based on a hunch or tip. Then, we will gather facts to support our thesis and continued work on the project. We will continue to work on some, and then that’s when we’re off to the races.

The differences? While the Boston Globe is able to designate resources to a separate dedicated team of journalists for Spotlight, we will be running Blackbox with the team we already have on staff. This means they will be contributing to Blackbox in addition to the beats they already cover.

Another key difference is that while we will dive into statewide and national issues, our focus is still and always will be local. So, while the exposure to our work may be small, the impact will be just as strong, if not more so.

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ing to “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Trying to figure out how to make the burger was like an intelligence test.

We had to set up the provided heater, which took pretty much all the brain power we could muster. I can’t even imagine being out in the field having to figure out how to work the cooker. I hope they are taught how to set up their food prior to shipping out.

Once we waited the allotted 10-15 minutes, we tried the burger. As someone who eats veggie burgers regularly, I have to admit it wasn’t too shabby.

Granted, I wouldn’t buy it in the store or order it at a restaurant. But if I was out serving our country and really hungry, I would be happy to have that.

It’s also incredible that a vegetarian dish is obtainable at all. In my everyday life, I am often told to “eat around the meat” or “pick it out.” My choices are sometimes limited to macaroni and cheese or rolls.

So the fact our military thinks about offering this as an option, if for religious or personal reasons, is excellent.

All in all, we, of course, tasted the food through our mindset of not actually being in the military and having the option to eat other food if we didn’t like what was presented.

Eating rations is just one small part of being in the military, but as was once said, “an army marches on its stomach.”

As for our newsroom, I’m not too sure we could suck it up and eat the provisions, then go out and interview and write, let alone go into battle.

So I commend the army for not only eating their MREs, but for doing so and then going on to serve our country and putting their lives at risk. We thank you for all that you do.

Blackbox is the new investigative journalism arm of our multimedia company. nounce we are beefing up on resources on our news team. In addition to industry vets Hatcher Hurd, Pat Fox, and rising star Kathleen Sturgeon, we are thrilled to announce the hiring of Joe Parker as a full-time reporter covering the Milton beat and the promotion of Julie Grochowski to reporter covering the Roswell beat. Both will contribute to Blackbox projects.

For now, I recommend you follow any Blackbox updates in your local Herald newspaper and via the team twitter handle @BLACKBOXdocs. The team is now working on multiple projects, and we will keep you posted on appropriate updates or when projects are ready.

Also, send us tips! We have a few leads we are looking into, but would love to hear from our readers on anything they would like for us to investigate. To send a tip to the Blackbox team, simply email it to tips@blackboxdocs.com or submit it via the website, blackboxdocs.com/contact. You can do this anonymously or by giving your name and contact info. Your name and contact info will solely be used to follow up for questions, and will never be written anywhere in our reporting without your expressed consent.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – It took longer than Avalon, but after nearly four hours of debate and questions, the developers behind a mixed-use project on South Main Street won approval Monday from a divided Alpharetta City Council. Duke Land Group had petitioned the city for a change in zoning to allow construction of “Downtown Main,” a mix of retail, office, restaurants and residential on 12.9 acres at the corner of Main Street and Devore Road. The land is currently the site of a long-empty shopping center, and had been zoned C2, a designation allowing a broad range of general commercial uses.

There was a healthy mix of sentiment from the crowd of about 100 residents who attended the meeting.

Some described the proposal as “outrageous,” and others characterized it as a possible salvation for a blighted area.

Following a negative vote from the Alpharetta Planning Commission last month, Duke Land brought a revised plan before the City Council Monday night.

Duke Realty sought 78 townhomes and 179 high-end apartments. It also included a 3-story office/retail structure, a 3-story office building, 2 restaurants and a brewery occupying 25,000 square feet anchoring the complex.

The proposal did not sit well with Councilman Jim Gilvin, who cast a lone dissenting vote. Gilvin said approval of the project betrays the city’s Downtown Master Plan and the hundreds of resi-

What the city approved • 129 rental units and 68 townhomes • 3-story office/retail structure, • 3-story office building, • 2 restaurants • 25,000 s.f. anchor brewery

dents who contributed to its adoption.

The Master Plan, he said, was adopted allowing for a density of a maximum of 10 residential units per acre in the Downtown node. Under terms of the Master Plan, any greater densities in the downtown area would require City Council approval. The South Main proposal called for almost 20 units per acre.

After close to four hours of presentations from the developer, questions from city leaders and comments from over a dozen residents, the City Council voted to allow a scaled-down version of the residential request. It allows for 129 rental units and 68 townhomes on the property. The measure passed 5-1, with Mayor David Belle Isle absent.

Comments from residents varied.

Most in opposition decried the traffic the development will bring to an already congested area.

“Density is going to add volume, and volume, with very little effort, can become congestion,” said Valerie Manley, representing the Windward Community Service Association.

Manley also said city leaders should reject “veiled threats” that, if the development is rejected, the property could

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Officer Noblett named top negotiator of 2016

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON Ga. — Milton Police officer Andrew Noblett has been named the 2016 North Fulton SWAT Negotiator of the Year for 2016. Noblett, who joined the North Fulton SWAT team as a negotiator over two years ago, was voted Negotiator of the Year by a vote of his fellow North Fulton SWAT team members for his performance throughout 2016. The North Fulton SWAT team is composed of members from the Milton, Alpharetta and Roswell police departments.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized by the members of the team,” said Noblett. “It’s not something I expect. I just go out there and do the best I can and provide the best training we can for the negotiators. It’s an awesome accomplishment to be recognized for the hard work.”

Noblett said “thankfully” the North Fulton SWAT team does not get as many call-outs as other teams in the Atlanta metro, however, he said their role is still crucial.

“We are fortunate enough to not get called out a lot for things such as people barricading themselves or taking someone hostage, but we do get called out for search warrants that are high risk, and we always have two negotiators that come out in case something happens and it develops in to something serious.”

Noblett said one of the jobs of the negotiator is to reason and end onetrack mind thinking.

“Being able to communicate and getting them to realize that there’s

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But others argued that the project could provide a shot in the arm to a depressed area.

Dawn Tribble, who owns a home in the Alpha Park neighborhood directly across the street from the site, said

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Officer Noblett is one of two Milton officers that serve as negotiators on the North Fulton SWAT team.

South Main Street is in dire need of revitalization. She said she was excited to find out about the project.

The area south of City Center, has become a gathering point for vagrants, and some residential properties in her neighborhood have fallen into disrepair, said Tribble.

It stands in stark contrast to what is happening at City Center only a few blocks to the north, she added.

“I love what they’ve done to the downtown area, but it looks like it stopped [short],” she said.

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North Fulton community conducts homeless survey Annual count seeks to help needy

By the numbers • From October to December 2016, North Fulton Community Charities saw 2,012 households that came for service.

• Of those, 193 households said they were homeless, or 355 individuals including 122 children • 1 out of every 10 who came to NFCC over that 3-month period considered themselves homeless.

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The community rallied together Jan. 26 to try to help the homeless population in North Fulton.

As part of the annual nationwide Point in Time Homeless Count, various groups convene to survey the unsheltered homeless who are sleeping in outdoor locations such as sidewalks, parks, woods, encampments and under bridges.

The event is sponsored by the Continuum of Care program, part of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development department. Every jurisdiction that receives federal funds for homeless services must do the count annually.

The surveys provide demographic information on each homeless individual, give insight to their homeless history and assess individual needs that will enable the Continuum to effectively plan housing and service interventions to prevent and end homelessness in North Fulton.

Volunteers form teams and work closely with county leaders, police and community organizations to gather accurate information about the number of homeless people residing within the cities that make up Fulton County, including Alpharetta and Roswell.

Last year’s event found over 50 homeless people

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in North Fulton, while this year saw 32, according to Barbara Duffy, executive director of North Fulton Community Charities, a Roswell-based nonprofit that helps needy families. Of those counted outside, they ranged from a man who had just become homeless the day before to another man who said he had been homeless for 10 years. The group counted 24 men, five women and two children.

And while the decrease might seem like a good thing, Duffy said it’s not necessarily accurate.

“It’s a bit of a disappointment,” Duffy said. “The teams had no trouble finding places where it was

obvious folks were making a place to stay. But unless we could physically lay our eyes on them, we couldn’t count them even if we knew so-and-so was living in a particular location. “ It will take more work to figure out the right numbers. Duffy said data from her group shows they are seeing more individuals on a daily basis at NFCC. “The fact we didn’t find them in the three hours we were out, doesn’t mean they weren’t there,” Duffy said. “It’s obvious to me that we don’t have fewer homeless in our community than we’ve had in the past. I firmly believe there are a good many more.”

From October to December 2016, NFCC saw 2,020 households that applied for service. Of those, 198 said they were homeless, including those who were living in hotels, were recently evicted or living in the

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Two missing teenagers found in Newton, Bibb County Father of one teen arrested after 11-day search

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The two local teenage girls who went missing for more than a week were recently found and brought safely home.

On Jan. 17, Alpharetta police issued an Amber Alert searching for two teenagers, a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old, who had disappeared. Both teens were in foster care under the protection of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services.

Alpharetta Public Information Officer George Gordon said police believe that the 13-year-old called her father, 32-year-old Steven Spires of Locust Grove, at 8:48 p.m. Jan. 14 to pick her and her companion up from Main Event Entertainment in Alpharetta.

Spires has a court order prohibiting contact with his daughter.

He was aware of that order and that it was a violation for him to meet with the teen, Gordon said.

According to Fulton County jail records, Spires had been arrested in 2008 on charges of statutory rape, sexual exploitation of a minor and simple battery.

Hours after the Amber Alert was issued, SPIRES police found the elder teen in Covington. “[She] was found wandering in a parking lot at a hotel. Deputies had gone to that particular hotel on a different call, and they happened to see her and realized that she matched our Amber Alert,” Gordon said. “Spires had dropped her off, because she didn’t want to be a part of the group anymore.”

However, neither Spires nor his 13-year-old daughter were there.

This is not the first time Spire’s daughter has gone missing. As a 12-year-old, she was also allegedly taken from Hall County last July by her father and his 19-year-old girlfriend.

She was found 11 days later in McDonough with Spires, who was arrested then on charges of interference with custody.

This time, the father and daughter were found at a hotel Jan. 24 in Bibb County by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Federal law enforcement and several local law enforcement agencies all assisted with the search for the teenager and Spires.

Spires was arrested and charged with felony interference with custody.

Details about the incident and what occurred while the trio was on the run are not being released as the case is still under investigation by state authorities.

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MILTON, Ga. — The Crabapple Placemaking Plan, a proposed vision for the future development of downtown Crabapple, will move for consideration before the City Council after the Milton Planning Commission unanimously approved the plan.

The Placemaking Plan, drafted by the Atlanta-based TSW architecture firm, Noelle Consulting and Toole Design, is a long-term vision for the downtown Crabapple area that conforms to current form-based code. The plan includes the addition of streets and road improvements, phased development of mixed-use, retail and living space, bike lanes, sidewalk improvements and the addition of parks.

The plan states that 72,000 square feet of office space, 103,550 square feet of mixed-use and 25,200 square feet of retail space could be phased into downtown Crabapple depending on mar-

ket demand. Living spaces, including condos above retail space, townhomes, single-family homes and live-work units could also be phased in.

According to TSW’s Tom Walsh, 50 attached condos and 10 detached homes could be phased in annually depending on demand.

Most of this development is proposed within the northwest and northeast sections of the intersection of Crabapple Road, Birmingham Highway, Mayfield Road and Broadwell Road.

Within the plan, multi-use paths and bike lanes would be added along Crabapple Road, and the width of the roadway would be downsized from GDOT’s suggested 13.5-feet wide to 11-feet wide in an effort to reduce traffic speed. Sidewalk and streetscape improvements, including the addition of roundabouts, are also within the plan along Mayfield Road and Birmingham Highway.

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Most of this development is proposed within the northwest and northeast sections of the intersection of Crabapple Road, Birmingham Highway, Mayfield Road and Broadwell Road. could, “set the standard for bike lane programs in metro Atlanta.” He said the plan also aims to make the entirety of the downtown Crabapple area walkable.

Four new parks are also proposed within the plan, two large parks on Birmingham Highway and Mayfield Road and two smaller pocket parks.

The 21-acre proposed Birmingham Highway park would consist of a dog park, two open lawns, an amphitheater, community garden, orchard and conservation of trees in the northern section. The 7-acre Crabapple park would include using the existing lake

while adding a boardwalk and an amphitheater space.

A proposed trail system would connect the two parks to Northwestern Middle School and Crabapple Crossing Elementary.

The elephant in the room for the proposed plan is parking. A firm decision on parking was not made in TSW’s plan.

Options include the possibility of contracted valet service with valet stations set up in various locations within downtown, the construction of a parking deck or valet stands with a parking deck.

Walsh said the proposed new office development could provide additional parking during nighttime peak hours as these spaces would likely be empty during these hours. The open spaces could benefit valet services, which Walsh said would likely be the most cost-effective strategy. Proposed valet stations would be set up at the Milton Public Library, a new proposed retail space along Mayfield Road, at Milton’s restaurant, Olde Blind Dog and Can’s Taqueria.

On-street parking is also proposed along Birmingham Highway and Crabapple Road.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The future looks bright for Roswell, and the city is only going to keep flourishing from the successes of 2016, according to Roswell Inc’s Executive Director Steve Stroud.

Roswell Inc, a public-private partnership with the city of Roswell for economic development, hosted the Roswell State of the City Jan. 27 with Mayor Jere Wood to go over the economic highlights of 2016 and STROUD the outlook for 2017.

“From an economic development perspective, 2016 was a great year for Roswell. Our business climate was strong with the highest level of new businesses opening up in the city in the past several years,” Stroud said.

Food and beverage tourism had a huge impact in 2016, and film tourism is on the rise this year, Stroud said.

One of the biggest economic catalysts was WellStar Health System’s acquisition of Tenet Healthcare in Georgia, including North Fulton Hospital in Roswell. That acquisition brought 40 new physicians and four new physician practices in Roswell. For Roswell Inc in particular, one of its biggest highlights was the announcement of a proposed Canton Place Hotel project to help the city grow as a business and tourist destination.

Roswell is “the largest opportunity zone in the state,” Stroud noted. “We’re poised to continue being a top desti-

Roswell has benefited from a strong economic climate in 2016, including: • 739 new business licenses • 1,066 estimated new jobs created by new businesses • 46 ribbon cuttings and ground breakings • 1,110 construction permits • 3.8 percent unemployment rate • $109 million in tourism spending • $34+ million in food and beverage spending

nation for businesses both large and small.”

For the 12th year in a row, Roswell will not see any property tax increases, but there will be a lot of new projects to look forward to, Wood said.

Some of the major projects for the upcoming year for both the city and Roswell Inc include work on the new City Green, a new pedestrian street in downtown Roswell, a new fire station and creating a comprehensive retail strategy.

For the mayor, some of Roswell’s major challenges in 2017 include improving the city’s transportation, retail, walkability and affordable housing.

“What we’ve got to do is retrofit the apartment complexes and blighted shopping centers,” Wood said. “The people in these communities walk to where they go, but there are no sidewalks coming out of those communi-

Roswell Mayor Jere Wood speaks on the State of the City. ties. Those communities are disconnected from the city. They were built for cars, but they need to be redesigned for people.”

Stroud has said that Roswell Inc is also anxious to begin its new relationship with the city’s arts fund.

“There are studies upon studies that show the positive impact a strong and growing arts community has on a city’s economic and business climate, and we are excited what this partnership will mean for the city in the coming years,” Stroud said. “One thing to look for in 2017 is the launch of an Arts & Busi-

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Such partnerships are what helped Roswell recently win the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2017 Live, Work, Play City Award.

“We are continuing to grow our reputation for being a great place to live, work and play,” Stroud said. “That is attracting companies from all over the region to locate and do business in Roswell.”

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Jackson Healthcare commits to Alpharetta Sweating the small stuff is a headquarters – with a Roman coliseum Jackson Healthcare is one of Georgia’s great success stories, growing in 17 years to become the state’s 18th largest privately held company.

As it prepares for GEOFF SMITH perhaps its largest Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com expansion to date, the healthcare and tech company is making a strong commitment to its Alpharetta campus - with a Roman coliseum.

Sparked by the founder’s special connection to Italy, the building would be an expansion on the theme of the company’s existing and extensive onsite fitness center currently called The Coliseum. The expansion would cost $100 million and would accommodate 1,400 new employees it plans to hire over the next four years. The circular coliseum will contain a pool, gym, restaurant, spray-tanning studio and a masseuse.

To compete for the future workforce, suburban office campuses are building on-site amenities that intown companies are promoting that within walking distance.

More and more, today’s employees are less interested in driving and want to walk to where they want to go. They like a mass transit line also.

While they don’t have mass transit, suburban cities like Alpharetta have grown to include mixed-use, walkable developments such as Avalon and the city’s new downtown, which is currently under development.

Now companies like Jackson are actually building those amenities right into their campus - inside of a Roman coliseum.

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And I know they are interested in that. I sit on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Steering Committee on workforce development with Jackson Healthcare’s CTO Tim Aligheri.

We are called the Talent Coalition.

Tim, along with others in the corporate community of North Fulton, are working to make sure our technical colleges and universities are graduating students with the specific skill-sets to thrive at their companies.

It’s an interesting committee and I’ve learned a lot from it. Technologies are evolving so fast that many fouryear universities are having trouble making their tech curriculum relevant to current industry needs.

So companies are having to hire employees and then train them on specific tasks. We call this a skills gap.

On the Chamber’s Talent Coalition, we’ll identify a skills gap and then take that to one of our technical colleges such as Gwinnett Tech, to see if they can offer classes specific to that job.

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Fulton County Schools proposed STEM campus will target just that need. If you have not read about it yet, look it up. It’s going to be a very cool project.

While in-town companies will argue that they have easy access to walkable restaurants, coffee shops and mass transit, it is very hard for them to argue against some of the suburbs like Alpharetta and the rest of North Fulton as being the best places to raise a family.

“It’s a great place to live, raise a family, the entertainment, everything else you want is here,” said Jackson President Shane Jackson. “The word energy really comes to mind.”

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Tax commissioner to businesses: Collect TSPLOST or pay it yourselves

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Now that Fulton County cities have approved the Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax, it is all on the merchants’ shoulders to collect the tax at the point of sale – or get a bill from the state Department of Revenue if they fail.

That was the cautionary note Georgia Tax Commissioner Lynne Riley brought to a Jan. 26 meeting of the board of Johns Creek Advantage, the public-private economic development arm of the city.

Riley also is chairwoman of the JCA Board of Directors, and she pointed out that the JCA should spread the word to local businesses about collections.

Should businesses fail to begin collecting the new tax, it would be her sad duty to present defaulters with a bill from the Department of Revenue.

“The Revenue Department is the recipient of TSPLOST taxes just as it is for all sales tax. And it’s up to the merchant to be sure to collect that .75-cent extra tax for the TSPLOST or be responsible for paying the shortage,” Riley said.

While the state tax collection system is programmed to accept voluntary compliance by merchants, spot auditors will be out there checking on

compliance.

“If you as the merchant don’t collect it, you owe it,” Riley said.

The .75 cent sales tax begins April 1.

For North Fulton cities, those TSPLOST remittance checks directly from the Department of Revenue will begin May 20, she said. Anyone with a sales tax certificate is responsible for collecting the TSPLOST. Riley’s board members quizzed her about what to look for in the new legislative session, but she said there is no reason to get excited yet.

“It’s still too early to tell what will stick,” she said. “Regulation of fantasy sports has come up very early in conversations.”

The JCA directors also discussed creation of a Johns Creek development authority. City and county development authorities can tap into a state economic development fund which they can draw on to loan to businesses as an inducement to locate in their town or county.

The respective taxpayers of the county or city are not liable for any loan defaults. Fulton County has such a development authority, as do many cities, but Johns Creek does not.

Such authorities receive their charter from the state and economic development entity separate from city or county government. Their sole charge is to improve local economies by encouraging development.

The matter has been brought up to the Johns Creek City Council before,

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The Johns Creek Advantage Board of Directors. From left are FCS Area Superintendent Clifford Jones, Piedmont Office Realty VP Bo” Reddic, JC City Manager Warren Hutmacher, World Financial Group VP Kent Davies, State Revenue Commisioner Lynne Riley, JC Advantage CEO Courtney Bernardi, JC Assistant City Manager Eric Tucker, entrepreneur Anand Thaker and State Farm Manager Sue Cook. but there has been no action.

“There is no sense of urgency on the council to get it done,” one board member said.

It’s an inducement other area cities have that Johns Creek cannot offer, so from an economic development standpoint, Johns Creek is at a disadvantage, Riley said.

“You can’t create [an authority] retroactively,” she said. “A project could come along that is important to

the city, but Fulton County may have higher priorities. It’s a gap in our ability to be competitive with our peer cities.”

JCA CEO Courtney Bernardi agreed.

“We don’t have a development authority when every other city in North Fulton does, that’s a huge hit when we are courting a business to settle in our city,” Bernardi said. “The absence of a development authority is a silent message to prospects that we are not serious.”

Forsyth finalist for economic development project Chamber to head plan

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth Chamber of Commerce is helping court a West Coast e-commerce project that could bring more than 300 jobs with it.

Robert Long with the CummingForsyth County Chamber of Commerce said the metro Atlanta area is one of four locations under consideration by the company, whose name has not been disclosed. Forsyth is one of the top finalists.

“Forsyth County is the finalist because of our quality of life, nationally recognized schools and existing e-commerce companies,” Long said.

The chamber was contacted by a realtor in September 2016, Long said.

The company is focused on acquiring 1295 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway,

a building with 117,000 square feet sitting on 12.81 acres.

The building has been used as storage since its purchase in 2002, producing 12 jobs.

If the company buys the property, it will invest $15 million at a minimum and will employ 342 people over four years with an average compensation and benefits of $39,517 a year, Long said. Of those jobs, 24 will exceed $78,000 a year. The expected annual payroll is $13.5 million.

“In 2016, our average project invested around $5 million and produced 30 jobs,” Long said. “This project is atypical. It will produce three times the investment and 10 times the number of jobs. It has been more than five years since Forsyth County has seen a project with this level of employment.”

A final decision will depend on whether the county can meet incentives the company is seeking.

First, the company is asking for a 12 year phased in tax abatement for the county portion of its property tax.

Not including school and county bond millage, Forsyth County’s current tax abatement policy would allow the company Tier 3 abatement based on the number of jobs it intends to bring.

This project would pay the school portion of the tax bill as normal.

“Under this scenario, the county would still receive an estimated $180,452 in property taxes over the 12 years. The schools would be paid $1,007,499,” Long said. “Normal taxes would resume in year 13.”

The property paid $87,324 in taxes in 2016. Once the company’s initial investment in the property is completed, any ongoing, recurring investment for maintenance and additional investment, such as replacement equipment, would be taxed at the full rate.

The last “payment-in-lieu-of-taxes”

agreement the county approved was in 2011 for Scientific Games.

Next, the company said it needs more land to accommodate parking.

The group requested that the underdeveloped right-of-way of Jones Road, which the county owns, be donated to the company.

That request gained support Jan. 24 when the County Commission unanimously voted to direct the county attorney to commence right of way abandonment of Jones Road.

“Jones Road serves this building and only a short amount of it has been paved,” Long said. “The company is asking for the undeveloped, unpaved portion, approximately .8 acres, that is owned by the county. There are only two additional parcels of note that touch this right-of-way, but they already have access to McFarland Boulevard off of Ridgeland Parkway and have no need for access via Jones Road.”

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PT SOLUTIONS CUPID CHASE 5K

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this friendly competition, costumes encouraged. The race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and supports the Rally Foundation benefiting childhood cancer research. The race starts Saturday, Feb. 4, 8-11 a.m., at PTS Sports, 12050 Etris Road, Suite E140 in Roswell. Registration starts at $30 for adults and $25 for students. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2iZSfMb.

What: This 6-hour classroom course will provide teach defensive driving techniques and strategies as well as an overview of current Georgia driving laws. Space is limited. Participants are asked to bring lunch.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members More info and registration: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

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EVENTS: JC CHAMBER MEMBER GALA

What: The Johns Creek Chamber will be holding its 2017 Chamber Member Appreciation Gala - The Big Bash with cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Entertainment provided by the Infinity Show Band.

When: Friday, Feb. 3, 6-11 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek Cost: Tickets start at $150 More info and tickets: bit.ly/2hEANvm or 770-495-0545

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERING

What: Find out how to volunteer at and support Habitat for Humanity during this 30-minute volunteer information session.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11060 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info and registration: suburbanatlantarestores.org/volunteer

BID WHIST PARTY

What: Celebrate the Roswell Roots Festival with the third annual Bid Whist Card Party. The game of bid whist is a precursor to both bid whist and bridge.

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

Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com or 314-520-4775

GREAT DECISIONS: TRADE AND POLICY

What: Join the discussion on world affairs, like trade and policy, presented

by University of North Georgia’s, Michael Gove and Mike Cottrell.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 7-8 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: libraryaware.com

HERITAGE TOUR

What: Tour the Autrey Mill Heritage Village and learn about what life would have been like for the farm families at the turn of the 18th century in Johns Creek.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free, $2 donation is suggested More info: autreymill.org

MAKING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP

What: Learn how to make a concrete plan for transitioning into a new career or lifestyle change. This session with certified life coach Sonia Tank will explore how to determine new goals and reach them.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8820 or afpls.org

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS PRESENTATION

What: An independent consultant from College Process Consulting will present a free program designed for high school students and their parents on navigating the college admissions process.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Place, Alpharetta More info: michael.salpeter@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-6735

DIVORCE WORKSHOP

What: Women considering divorce or in the early stages of divorce are invited to this free workshop to provide legal, emotional and financial support during the process.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120, Rowell More info and registration: secondsaturday.com or 770-353-6370

A TEMPTATIONS REVUE

What: See a live show with Grammy Award winner Barrington “Bo” Henderson through a decade of Temptations songs and some classic Motown hits.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $30, $75 for season pass More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“THINGS THAT MATTER”

What: Groveway Community Group, Inc. returns to the main stage with its annual Black History Production celebrating African American heritage and culture through song, dance, acting and spoken word.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door More info and tickets: grovewaycommunitygroup.org or 770993-4245

THE JOYMASTERS IN CONCERT

What: See The Joymasters Band in a free concert for an evening of gospel music. The Joymasters Band, originally from Canton, have been singing for over 45 years.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Street Baptist Church, 340 South Atlanta St., Roswell More info: asbcroswell.com

“I, TOO, AM AMERICA”

What: View original works at “I, Too, Am America,” a multimedia exhibition by local artists exploring the experience of being black in America.

When: Through March 3, time vary Where: Johns Creek Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: GREG FERGUSON

What: “Bearing Witness” The Photography of Greg Ferguson will showcase Ferguson’s award-winning photography of the natural world.

When: Through March 31, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: gregferguson.us.com or 770594-6232

LIBRARY EVENTS: BOOK SALE

What: Support the library by buying new and used books of all genres.

The sale is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Friends of the Alpharetta Library.

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

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

YOUNG ARTISTS

What: Children ages 7 and up can learn the basic techniques of drawing and painting, as well as the elements of art, the principles of design and cartoon drawing for free.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

COCHLEAR IMPLANTS INFORMATION

What: Robin Chisolm-Seymour will lead a group discussion about cochlear implants. This is recommended for those with cochlear technology and those considering it as an option.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

SAT TEST PREP

What: Starting Feb. 6, Bespoke Tutoring will offer a free six-part series of SAT prep classes covering both verbal and math components each Monday. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.

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

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: laura. hoefener@fultoncountyga.gov

START THAT NONPROFIT

What: The Foundation Center of Atlanta’s Stephen Sherman will host a series of free workshops on starting nonprofits. This month’s topic is on writing proposals.

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

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov

ADULT ASTRONOMY CLUB

What: Join the club each month for a lively discussion on various Astronomy topics presented by Jeff Thompson.

February’s topic is on the International Space Station.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: milton. branch@fultoncountyga.gov

COMMUNITY NEWS IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

What: Learn how the local community newspaper can survive in the digital age and how to get news in the paper, presented by Hatcher Hurd.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Drive, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: FREE TAX PREP SERVICES

What: Get free tax assistance, counseling and preparation. No appointment is necessary. Bring all relevant tax forms, last year’s return, a photo ID, Social Security card and checkbook.

When: Through April 18, times vary Where: Gwinett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 700, Busbee Center, Lawrenceville More info: aarp.org

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Outdoor adventure for Valentines — and a fly fishing show comes to town February is here, and that brings outdoor adventurers face to face with two exciting opportunities.

For one thing…

Valentine’s Day is coming!

What? ValenSTEVE HUDSON tine’s Day? TradiGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net tion says it’s celebrated with flowers, candy and dinner at a restaurant.

But what if you want to do something a little different?

If you’re looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, check out the Valentine’s-themed activities planned this month at several of Georgia’s state parks. You just might find the perfect adventure to enjoy with someone you love.

Here’s a look at some of the Valentine’s opportunities awaiting you at Georgia’s state parks.

Most events have a fee and require preregistration, and you’ll also need a state park parking pass.

A full-moon kayak tour at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross (Feb. 10) – Keep an eye out for owls, frogs, alligators and other nocturnal wildlife during this ranger-led paddle. Reservations are required. Call 912-2874900.

Civil War-themed dinner and dance at Fort McAllister State Park in Richmond Hill (Feb. 11) – In addition to the dinner and dance, history enthusiasts will also enjoy a candlelit tour, cannon firing and of course the beautiful low-country setting. Make reservations by calling 912-727-2339.

Luminary-lit riverside stroll at Chattahoochee Bend State Park near Newnan (Feb. 11). Couples will enjoy strolling along the river as luminaries light the way. The evening hike ends with a campfire at the park’s observation tower. The hike is self-guided for a quiet and romantic experience, so bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes.

Last admission is at 7:25 p.m. Register in advance by calling 770-254-7271.

Couples-only archery class at Panola Mountain State Park near Stockbridge (Feb. 11) – Here’s your chance to enjoy a truly unique Valentine’s experience while channeling your inner Cupid. All equipment is provided, and couples must register in

advance by calling 770-389-7801.

Valentine’s Weekend at High Falls near Jackson, Ga. – On Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, discover the wacky ways animals show their love for one another, or keep those healthy New Year’s resolutions with an exhilarating hike. Join a park naturalist for one or all of these family-friendly programs.

Call 478-993-3053.

Love is in the “Scare” Valentine’s Tour at Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen Ga. (Feb. 11) – Looking for something other than roses and chocolates? Check out a History and Haunts tour with guest authors and lecturers.

Then walk the trails of Camp Lawton, once the world’s largest prison, holding hands with your sweetheart. Call 478-982-1660.

Valentine’s Day Couples Hike at Panola Mountain State Park near Stockbridge (Feb. 11) – Enjoy a sunset hike at Panola Mountain State Park.

For even more fun, compete with your sweetheart in a series of team-building games to see who knows their companion best. Reservations required.

Call 770-389-7801.

Learn the story of the hidden heart-shaped stone at from Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth (Feb. 14). Here’s a little background: During the 1930s, a Civilian Conservation Corps mason carved a heart-shaped stone for his sweetheart, setting it into a fire tower. The lad’s romantic gesture must have won her heart, because they were married 59 years. Enjoy this ranger-led hike to see the stone and hear about their love story. Call 706-422-1932.

Sunset dinner and train excursion on the Sam Shortline Excursion Train in Cordele (Feb. 14). Departing from Georgia Veterans State Park, you’ll take a short ride and stop over beautiful Lake Blackshear as the sun is setting. After dinner, enjoy a nighttime train ride through the Sumter County countryside before returning to the park. Reservations required. Call 229-276-0755.

Or just snuggle up by a fire – Of course, nothing says romance as much as snuggling up together by a dancing fire, and Georgia’s State Parks offer plenty of opportunities to do that too. Various parks offer cozy cabins and “glamping” yurts as well as modern too. Accommodations for Valentine’s Day or for other February

weekends are still available at many parks. To learn more, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org. Overnight accommodations can be booked online or by calling 800-864-7275.

Atlanta Fly Fishing Show Feb. 3-4 There’s good news for fly fishing enthusiasts this weekend – the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show is back this year. Set for Feb. 3-4 (note that that’s a Friday and Saturday), the show boasts a lineup of programs, demonstrations and exhibitors that’s sure to delight the heart of fly fishers far and wide.

This exciting fly fishing extravaganza will be held at the Infinite Energy Center, formerly the Gwinnett Center, at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Admission to the show is $15 for one day and $25 for both days.

With a military ID, admission is $10.

Children under 12 get in for $2, and kids under 5 are free. Scouts under 16 in uniform also get in free.

Show hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

In addition to the exhibits and presentations, highlights include free fly fishing instruction at the International Federation of Fly Fishers Learning Center located at the IFFF booth.

There, you can learn basic fly cast, fly tying and knot tying each day.

On Friday evening only, at 6:30 p.m., you can also enjoy the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Tickets may be purchased at the site or in advance online.

For more info and a complete schedule of show events, visit flyfishingshow.com/Atlanta.

Hope to see you there!

Now is a perfect time of year to explore the great hiking trails along the Chattahoochee River. Learn about these trails in Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH,” a complete guide to the incredible hiking opportunities awaiting you within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check out “HIKING THE HOOCH” at local outfitters, on Amazon, or at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Dec. 29, 2016.

Northern Ridge noted and incredible 150 Scouts earned their Eagle Award in 2016 – a record number.

These Scouts passed their Eagle Board of Review held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Jordan Ward, from Troop 356, was sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, and whose project was the revitalization and building of raised garden beds for EnAble Georgia.

Conrad Cummings, from Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of a picnic table with movable benches, a plant containment table a park bench and a general cleanup of the Lionheart School’s Farm.

Holden Howgate, from Troop 1717, was sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. For his project, he designed and constructed two sets of stairs on opposite banks of Sal’s Creek at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Nikulaus Pujals, of Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. His project was writing and creation of a video documenting working with children with special needs for the youth director at St Peter of Chanel Catholic Church.

Christopher Natale, from Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First

United Methodist Church, and whose project was the design and creation of a US map on the concrete pad area for Creekview Elementary School.

Stephen Hunt, from Troop 3000, was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. For his project, Hunt designed and created storage bins for the percussion instruments for Cooper Middle School in McLean, Virginia.

Aman Singh, from Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. His project was the design and construction a flagstone pathway at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Alfred Billings, from Troop 40, was sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. For the project, Billings collected materials to make comfort blankets for children having surgery, through the Linus Foundation. He collected enough material and had 43 blankets created with the potential for an additional 170 blankets Austin Sabo, from Troop 429, was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, and whose project was the creation of a quarter of a mile trail complete with building two benches at Providence Park.

Kalid-Rhys Dominic Sudu, from Troop 1459, was sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. For his project, he revitalized unused and unsightly spaces at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

Sudu cleared out dead roots, leveling of paver area, laying the foundation for a brick walkway and sitting area around the fire pit, as well as placing a flower bed on either side of the walkway.

Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scout NORTH FULTON, Ga. The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton has announced its newest Eagle Scout, John Monson Jr. who passed his Board of Review on Dec. 27, 2016. Monson’s Eagle Scout project was the design and construction of two large benches with planters on either end for the Wills Park Tennis Courts.

John Monson Jr receives his “Completion of the Eagle Rank Requirements” certificate from his former Scoutmaster, Patrick Dennis.

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North Fulton coaching carousel continues Lenny Gregory leaves Centennial program

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial football head coach Lenny Gregory announced he will be leaving the Knights’ program to take over as head coach of Collins Hill. Gregory became the fourth North Fulton head football coach to depart his program after John Ford left Roswell for Buford, Matt Kemper left Johns Creek for Roswell and Northview’s Chad Davenport resigned.

In taking over the Collins Hill program, Gregory will return to Gwinnett County where he spent 200814 as an assistant at Grayson. Prior to his years at Grayson, Gregory was an assistant at Northview, South Forsyth and Chattahoochee.

Gregory took over as the Knights’ head coach in the 2015 season where the Knights finished 5-5. In 2016, Gregory led Centennial to an 8-3 record, the Knights winningest season since 2003 and first playoff appearance since 2011.

Centennial athletic director Jeff Burch said Gregory’s departure was unexpected, but he understood that Gregory’s success in 2016 would attract the attention of other programs.

“We knew that coach Gregory was a sought-

after coach. We didn’t necessarily think he would be looking for jobs, but we knew that schools would be looking for him,” Burch said. “There’s always the possibility that the right job will come along and it is the right fit for him.”

Burch said he wishes Gregory the best of luck at Collins Hill and that his impact on Centennial will be felt for years to come.

“I think the biggest thing [Gregory] did was to lay the groundwork for years of success. For the first time in a long time we were more than a football team, we were a real program and a family and I think he helped foster that. At the end of the day, he brought the community together and that’s going to last a lot longer than any coach. That sense of community is going to make a huge impression not only on football but also for the overall community.”

Burch said the future of the Knights’ program is bright, and that Gregory’s replacement will be taking over a program and community ready to win.

“I think this is a ready-made situation for a coach to come in and have immediate success. Sometimes with coaching turnovers there’s a rebuild, but we are not in position where we are going to rebuild — we are in a position where we are going to bring someone in and hope to have immediate success.”

Burch said Centennial has already received interest to replace Gregory from within the Knights’ program as well as from coaches from other schools.

“The football acumen of all of these guys is topnotch,” Burch said. “It’s going to be about finding the right match for our school community and our team.”

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Cambridge swim and dive team takes first in Winter Classic Invitational MILTON, Ga.— Cambridge’s swim and dive team captured a combined team win at the Winter Classic Invitational at the Cumming Aquatic Center which saw 44 girls and boys teams compete. The girls team placed first, winning by a 100-plus point margin over second place West Forsyth.

The boys team finished fourth, but the combined scores of the girls and boys team was enough to give the Bears the combined team win at the invitational.

Boys divers Simon Finlayson finished placed first in the meet and Tuner Mignerey placed fourth. For the Lady Bears, Maddie Chaloux placed fourth with Haley Copeland finishing sixth. For the 6-dive sequence, Noor El-Gazairly took first overall and Brooke Darnell took fourth overall.

In swimming, the A-relay, Sean McGinty, Konata Ford, Jason Yang, Nicholas Diponzio, took seventh overall. The girls relay team, comprised of Lauren Jonsson, Katie Fishman, Katie Durden and Brooke McLain placed first out of 37 teams.

In the 200-yard freestyle event, Austin Daniel took second overall by less than a tenth of a second. In the girls’ event 200-yard individual medley, Lauren Johnson swim a state-qualifying time and took third.

In the 100-yard butterfly event, Jason Yang took eighth and Clayton Johnson took 11th. For the girls, Lauren Johnson took fifth. Carolyn McLain also scored points for the girls by taking 12th.

For the girls’ 500-yard freestyle event, Darby Goodyear took third, and Chloe Paskins took fourth.

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There were 60 girls in the event.

In the 100-yard breaststroke event, Konata Ford took sixth, Jason Yang took ninth, and Cole Pieroni took 18th. For the girls’ team, Katie Fishman took sixth, Natalie Henderson took 12th, Kelsey Mahurin took 17th.

The boys and girls 400-yard freestyle relay teams both placed second.

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All-State Chorus honors for two Cambridge singers MILTON, Ga.—Milton students Jade Dickey and Lindsay Head were selected to perform in the Georgia All-State Chorus ensemble this year. Jade Dickey was selected for the Intermediate Mixed Ensemble and Lindsay Head was selected for the Senior Women’s Chorus.

The students will travel to Athens in February to perform with the All-State ensembles under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Benson, Director of Choral Activities at San Jose State University and Dr. Pamela Elrod-Huffman, Director of Choral Activities at Southern Methodist University.

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And because of the variety of locations, it can be hard to get an accurate number because some of the homeless may be in hotels or in the woods.

That’s why people like Jennifer Garrard with SC3D Impact, which is a 2017 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce leadership group, decided to get involved.

“There’s a gap for immediate housing for individuals,” Garrard said. “We are looking into how we can help these people and immediately assess their needs.

There are people in our community who didn’t choose to be this way. It is just life’s circumstances.”

The leadership class is doing a campaign, called One Step Away, on homelessness in North Fulton because a lot of people don’t necessarily see it, she said.

“There’s no way people would see these people at some of the places we went,” Garrard said. “Where they are staying, sleeping or camping is in the woods sometimes and you wouldn’t know. We want to show there are people in our community who want to better their lives and we need to come together to support them.”

Garrard said the lack of resources in the community also hinders the ability to help.

“I love that a lot of our nonprofits started out as a way to address a need in the community,” she said.

“But there’s limited space and the need is great, as well. How can we be cities that offer that?”

To learn about One Step Away, visit onestepaway. net or NFCC at nfcchelp.org.

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The Addams Family comes to Cambridge MILTON, Ga.—Cambridge High School will present The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy, Feb. 2-4 at the Cambridge Theater.

The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in The Addams Family. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created

by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk Award winner Andrew Lippa, choreographer Sergio Trujillo, and Olivier Award-winning original directors and designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch.

The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family, a man her parents have never met.

And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

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Cambridge High water tested for lead content MILTON, Ga.—Fulton County Schools conducted a voluntary water quality testing at all schools and administrative facilities, including Cambridge High School, following reports of elevated lead levels in some buildings in metro Atlanta.

In a report of the results, which were conducted by an independent environmental testing firm and analyzed by a third-party laboratory, Cambridge High’s water was within the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommended lead limit of 15 parts per billion.

There were 55 areas tested at Cam-

bridge and none exceeded the EPA’s recommended lead limit.

“We understand that water quality test results can cause concerns and we want to assure you that the health and safety of our students, staff and the school community are our highest priority,” said a Fulton County Schools statement regarding the testing.

Reports for Cambridge and other Fulton County Schools can be found at Fulton County School’s website at www.fultonschools.org under the Water Testing section on the front page, as well as additional resources.

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From left are President of Friends of the Milton Library Bill Lusk, winner Ashley Perkins, Tour of Homes Chairman Bob Meyers and Tour Planning Committee member Marsha Spears, responsible for homeowner relations.

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Transit: Continued from Page 6 “Densities of that magnitude will never happen here,” Belle Isle said.

“But any type of transit in North Fulton beyond a bus needs to be light rail.”

But what Belle Isle said is needed most is a comprehensive regulatory transit entity that would provide not only the infrastructure but a seamless system with coordinated scheduling, one that was clean and efficient.

Roswell’s Mayor Wood said what he liked about DART was its economic impact. Wood said only about 5 percent of Plano residents ride DART, yet the economic impact of bringing people to the city has been huge for Plano.

“It’s an economic development tool.

Plano’s downtown was dying, and light rail made a complete turnaround of it,” said Wood.

At his State of the City address, Wood noted that two major retailers in Roswell, Kohl’s and Target, were considering moving their outlets from Roswell, which would give the city two more large empty spaces.

“That is not the tip of the iceberg in Roswell, that is the iceberg,” Wood said.

On the trip, Plano’s mayor said light rail is the reason it attracted the North American headquarters of Frito-Lay and Toyota. The city has 18 companies

out comment cards following the tour.

The committee decided to award a prize for the lucky attendee who participated and filled out one of those cards.

The drawing for a dinner at Union Restaurant went to Ashley Perkins.

that employ more than 1,000 people.

Mayor Lockwood said he thought light rail was much preferable to MARTA’s heavy rail.

“There are no big stations, no big parking decks and no big escalators to get to the trains,” Lockwood said. “We just walked out of an office building and stepped onto the light rail train with its tracks embedded in the street.

It was almost like you would get on a streetcar.”

The car would make a few more stops and then they were in the heart of downtown Plano.

“It wasn’t overwhelming, it wasn’t like getting on at a big [MARTA] station at all. They’re just stops along the way.

It would certainly be great to get on a car in downtown Atlanta and go all the way to Dahlonega just making a few stops in the cities along the way,” Lockwood said.

It is much less impact than heavy rail, he said. Looking to the future, there may be some new ideas to improve light rail such as combining such innovations as Uber or Lyft that would fill in the routes the light rail does not go.

“Who foresaw Lyft or Uber 10 years ago? We don’t know what the next 10 years will bring,” he said. “It will likely be a combination of solutions. What most people don’t realize is that it will take 15 to 20 years to get to that point.”

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Both St. Francis varsity teams ranked No. 1 in state Knights, Lady Knights look to continue streaks of region titles

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Both St. Francis varsity basketball teams will enter the final stretch of the regular season ranked No. 1 in the state by the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) power ratings. Used in Class-A, the power ratings are based on a calculation of a team’s wins, losses and their opponent’s record and are used to determine seeds for the state playoff tournament.

Currently holding the No. 1 seed for the state playoffs, the St. Francis teams now focus on their remaining region games and the region tournament. The boys team will be seeking its fourth region title while the girls are in line to win five straight.

Boys head coach Drew Catlett said he is pleased with his team’s power rating, but winning the region title is crucial in keeping that rating.

“It’s important to have those power ratings high at the end of the season, but what’s really important is to win the region championship,” Catlett said. “You can be ranked as No. 1 in the power ratings entering the region tournament, but if you don’t win your region you can easily fall to fifth or sixth place.”

“Our focus right now is to finish strong in our last few region games and take that momentum into the region tournament.”

The Knights (20-3, 12-0) outscored Region 6-A

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Members of the Lady Knights senior class have all committed to D-1 schools. (Left to R:) Kasiyahna Kushkituah (Tennessee), Taja Cummings (Georgia Tech), Maya Dodson (Stanford) and Nichel Tampa (Western Kentucky) are led by head coach Aisha Kennedy (back).

subregion-B opponents by an average of 28 points per game in their first 11 games. With just two subregion games remaining this week, the Knights have already captured the subregion title, but coach Catlett knows the competition will be stronger in the region tournament that will include subregion-A teams of North Cobb Christian and Darlington.

North Cobb Christian (19-3, 11-0) is averaging 68 points while allowing just 49 points per game. Dar-

lington (14-4, 8-2) is not only talented, but will host the region tournament.

Playing Darlington at home “would definitely present a challenge” Catlett said.

Lady Knights head coach Aisha Kennedy is confident her team should have no struggles in their final region games, and history is behind her confidence — the Lady Knights have had subregion wins of 86-13, 88-29, 70-17 and 80-24 already this season and are outscoring subregion opponents by an average of 54 points per game.

Kennedy said she is pleased with the current power ratings because one of the goals her team had this season was to enter the state tournament with the No. 1 seed.

She said a large part of her team’s ranking and success this season can be attributed to her senior class. The Lady Knights’ four seniors, Maya Dodson, Kasiyahna Kushkituah, Nichel Tampa and Taja Cummings have all committed to play at D-1 schools.

On her senior class, Kennedy said, “They want to go out with a bang and are having a good time. I told them to have fun, it’s your last year. Being able to watch their dream has been fantastic.”

Kennedy hopes her seniors and team will continue their success in the region tournament. Like the boys team, the Lady Knights will likely have a tough contest in Darlington should the two schools meet.

“They are in the other subregion so we don’t get to see them a lot, but they always have a good program.”

She said her team will focus on getting better defensively, particularly changing up defensive schemes on the fly, in the final games of the regular season.

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Kings Ridge boys tennis Metro 10 champs ALPHARETTA, GA: The King’s Ridge Middle School boy’s tennis team recently won the inaugural Metro 10 Championship. The boys entered the Metro 10 tournament held at Whitefield Academy as the No. 1 seed. The King’s Ridge team earned a bye in the first round, then went on to play the winner of Mt. Paran and St. Francis. King’s Ridge’s Andres Santambrogio, Harrison Livingston and Yianni Pothoulakis at 1, 2, & 3 Singles, each won their first round. Grayson Pelletier and Logan Lazzara won 1 Doubles. The players demonstrated great serves, strong forehands and were able to control net play. They were up 4-1 when their match was called with King’s Ridge getting the win. After the semifinals win, the King’s Ridge boys took on No. 2 seed Mt. Vernon. All the matches were competitive. Livingston dominated No.2 singles with a quick win of 8 - 1. Lazzara & Pelletier dominated 1 doubles and finished with a five-game advantage, winning 8-3.

With two wins under their belt and in need of a third victory, pressure was placed on Santambrogio and Pothoulakis. Pothoulakis came through, and King’s Ridge went home with the title.

Santambrogio, a sixth grade student at KRCS is ranked 14th in Georgia and ranked 328 nationally, according to the Tennis Network Recruiting list.

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As thrilled as the team was to end up victorious this season, coach Brenda Clinton said she is equally thrilled with the outlook for next year. There was only one eighth grade student on the team this year.

“I look forward to next year as all but one player are seventh grade players. I am so proud of our young men and what they represent. It’s more than the game of tennis for us. It’s about character and great team sportsmanship. To God be the glory,” said Clinton.

In early fall of 2016, 10 area private schools formed a new league for middle school athletics offering a full range of sports and followed similar Georgia High School Association guidelines. The Metro 10 was created and included St. Francis, Mt. Pisgah, Mount Vernon, Pinecrest, Fellowship, Mount Paran, Whitefield Academy, North Cobb Christian, Walker and King’s Ridge Christian schools. The purpose was to strengthen the league as much as possible for middle school athletics.

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Lambert sweeps Milton, earns region title Longhorns shooting gets the best of the Eagles

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Before last Friday’s region game pitting Lambert against Milton, Eagles’ head coach Sean Revels said a point of concern for his team in the would be defending Lambert’s shooting prowess, especially 3-pointers. The Longhorns had used their proficiency in the outside shot to beat Milton exactly a week earlier and Revels predictions showed to be spot-on as Lambert’s outside shooting doomed the Eagles in their 95-86 loss.

The Longhorns hit 10 threes in the game and were 22-25 on free throws in a shootout win that captured the Region 5-AAAAAAA title for the Longhorns.

“Defensively when we are playing a team that we know shoots threes, we have to recognize the three-point shooters a lot better. We didn’t defend the line well tonight,” Revels said.

The Longhorns saw five players score in double digits in the win. Senior Andrew Melms led in scoring with 22

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Milton’s Jordan Yates Milton with 25 points in the Eagles’ 95-86 loss to Lambert last Friday.

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The Eagles were not without standout offensive performances of their own, as sophomore Jordan Yates scored 25 points with four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Fellow sophomore Donavon Hairston scored 24.

Revels said Yates and Hairston are making big impacts for the team with their aggressiveness and strength, but their youth also yields mistakes.

“I’m looking for great things from them in the future, but right now we have to live and die with what sophomores do,” he said.

Noticeably absent for much of the game was Duke-commit Alex O’Connell, who got into foul trouble in the first half and was subbed-out. He would later foul out in the fourth quarter after he and Lambert’s Deckard drew technical fouls on the same play.

A bright spot for the Eagles came in the third quarter. The Eagles found themselves down 14, but managed a high-energy comeback that would give them the lead midway through the third quarter.

On the comeback, Revels said, “We can play really good in spurts. Our offense is good but we have to be a little bit smarter as a team.”

After squandering a double-digit lead, Lambert did what it does best, outside shooting, to reclaim a multiple possession lead.

The Eagles trailed 86-82 with two minutes left but were unable to capitalize on a turnover and a contested layup and began to foul. With Lambert’s proficiency from the free-throw line, the Longhorns were able to build a lead and seal the win and regular season region title.

Though Lambert swept the season series between the teams, Coach Revels is fairly sure it won’t be their last meeting of the year.

“We are probably going to see Lambert again,” he said. “We are probably going to be the No. 2 seed and we are probably going to be matched up with them for the region championship.”

He said winning the region tournament, and capturing the No. 1 seed from the tournament for the state tournament, will be stressed to his team from this point forward.

“Getting that No. 1 seed for the state tournament is critical. It’s going to determine what bracket we go in and it will be a less daunting task getting that No. 1 seed. Everything rides on the region tournament.”

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CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A POSSIBLE EXTENSION (THORUGH MAY 2, 2017) TO AN EXISTING MORATORIUM BARRING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMMUNITY SEWERAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS The Milton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 6:00 pm at Milton City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E regarding a possible extension (through May 2, 2017) of an existing moratorium barring the acceptance of applications for permits, requests, or proposals for the use or construction of community sewerage disposal systems. All citizens are invited to attend.

Milton City Council City of Milton Notice of Meeting Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting:

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Board of Zoning Appeals February 21, 2017 7:00 P.M. City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Council Chambers Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Consideration of Primary Variances a. V16-014, 4010 Orchard Way, Randall Schmidt Requests(s): • To allow a pool, pool deck and pool equipment to encroach into the 75 foot impervious setback (Section 20-426,2) b. V17-002, 185 Northern Oaks Court, Samuel and Ashley Almengor Requests(s): • To allow an accessory structure to encroach into the minimum rear yard (Section 64-416,d,i) c. V17-003, 12225 King Circle, Donna and Harvey Smith Requests(s): • To allow a guest house to be located in the front yard (Section 64.1598,5)

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►► Robert Linley Kieckhefer, 55, of

Continued from Page 2 ►► Keasley Tyrone Lewis, 40, of

Clairmont Road, Brookhaven, was arrested Jan. 20 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and brake light requirements. ►► James Alton Vickers, 24, of Deer Park Lane, Milton, was arrested Jan. 18 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Neeraj Joshi, 38, of Deer Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 16 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and failure to yield to emergency vehicles.

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River Farm Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 23 on Branyan Trail in Milton for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Kyle Adam Micovsky, 30, of Branch View Drive, Marietta, was arrested Jan. 20 on Morris Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of a schedule I, II, III, and IV controlled substance, possession of drug-related items, and drugs not kept in original container. ►► Sharmal Derek McIntyre, 24, of Riverlake Way, Snellville, was arrested Jan. 22 on Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and expired tag.

Meshach Obadiah Ledan, 22, of Duluth Highway, Lawrenceville, was arrested Jan. 16 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of cocaine, wanted person, taillight violation and no license.

Man fails to cash fake $750 check

Continued from Page 2 of the townhome and agreed to show police what was inside the garage When officers were looking at the black Suzuki motorcycle, another resident told police that a man had run out the back door and into the woods behind the townhomes.

A K-9 helped police track the man, 28-year-old Chaz Conley of Big Canoe, who was hiding under a deck of a nearby home. He was arrested for theft by receiving motor vehicle and obstruction.

The motorcycle was returned to the owner.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was caught Jan. 19 attempting to cash a fake check at the Regions Bank on North Point Parkway.

The man, later identified as 60-yearold Gregory Willis of Atlanta, had tried to give a fraudulent check for $750 to the teller. The teller, however, called police instead when the check appeared to be fraudulent.

When police arrived, Willis said that some young men from Atlanta promised him money if he cashed the fake check.

There was no one else with Willis.

Willis was arrested without incident for fourth-degree forgery.

Invitation to Bid Milton Downtown Wayfinding Signage Project ITB NUMBER 17-CD02 Sealed Bid Due Date: February 28, 2017 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids for Milton Downtown Wayfinding Signage Project will be posted on the following websites the week of January 26, 2017. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Alpharetta continues vetting Kimball Bridge improvements Bond project could begin in 2018 as traffic plan comes into focus

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta transportation officials are moving forward with plans to pair a local bond project to improve traffic flow on Kimball Bridge Road with another project farther north on the same roadway.

Residents had a chance Jan. 26 to look over the latest proposals and add their voice to the mix as the city solidifies plans for work between North Point Parkway and Waters Road.

The city is also involved with a similar project on Kimball Bridge funded through the recently passed TSPLOST. That project, estimated at $6 million, involves bike, pedestrian and operational improvements from North Point north to Westside Parkway.

The $9 million southern improvements are funded through a $50 million bond referendum passed by residents last May. “Overall, individuals are very pleased that nothing really changed, that we did what we said we were going to do,” said Pete Sewczwicz, Alpharetta director of Public Works.

Last year, the city conducted several outreach meetings. Based on input from those meetings and recent traffic counts, the city developed a concept plan for improvements along that southern stretch.

From those meetings, the city has come up with a plan that Sewczwicz says honors the wishes of the citizens.

Plans call for adding a travel lane from North Point

to Waters. In addition, the city would install left-turn lanes at key intersections and key entrances to subdivisions. It would also install an 8-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side of Kimball Bridge and provide bike enhancements.

“The one thing that came out of the public meetings was citizens did not want any additional improvements on the north side,” Sewczwicz said. “We’re going to be repairing some curb and gutter, change the radius to make things easier for ingress and egress, but we’re not adding wide sidewalks on the north side. We are not tearing up curb and gutter.

We’re respecting their desire to maintain the 5-foot sidewalk on the north side. We’re not installing any trees, anything like that.”

In addition, the concept calls for a connection to the Greenway at the Sterling Brooke subdivision entrance.

The purpose of the Jan. 26 meeting, Sewczwicz

said, was to show the public that the input collected was honored in the current plan.

“There is no difference. It’s not like we tweaked it,” he said. “You said you wanted one lane, we did one lane. You said you wanted left-turn lanes. We did left-turn lanes. We did the sidewalk. We did the bike enhancements.”

From the latest meeting, Sewczwicz said residents have asked the city to look more in depth at the intersection at North Point and Kimball Bridge for the turning movement. Residents say they want two right-turn lanes off of North Point onto Kimball Bridge Road..

“In addition we need to show them that with the TSPLOST project of Kimball Bridge Road from North Point to Westside Parkway, that we’re incorporating some of that work within this design so we can match things up,” he said.

“Residents of the Sterling Brooke community had very positive words regarding the connection to the Greenway and wanted to work with us,” Sewczwicz added. “They had some ideas, so we’re going to be meeting with them to sort that out, and we’re going to be working with our engineers on the intersection improvements.”

He said there were requests for an even wider sidewalk at points on the south side of the road, so there may be a 10-foot-wide sidewalk in some areas.

Sewczwicz said the next step is to work with the utility companies and map out areas where poles and lines may need to be moved.

“My overall goal is to have the project out to bid by the end of the year, and construction hopefully can start at the beginning of next year,” Sewczwicz said.

“We may push things out a month or two depending on the weather. Construction should take about a year. We’re looking at a 12 to 15-month construction schedule.”

DEATH NOTICES Ava Abernathy, of Alpharetta, passed away January 18, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Barbara Iris Collins, 56, of Cumming, passed away January 21, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Susan Collins, of Roswell, passed away January 18, 2017.

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Ghanshyam Balsara, of Roswell, passed away January 19, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jerry Davis, of Roswell, passed away January 20, 2017.

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Dr. Saeid Fatemi, 92, of Roswell, passed away January 5, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Linda L. Franklin, 70, of Roswell, passed away January 7, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Benjamin Marcelo, 69, of Roswell, passed away January 15, 2017.

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Gwendolyn Murphy, of Alpharetta, passed away January 20, 2017.

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Stephen C. Bartley, 91, of Cumming, passed away January 17, 2017.

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Billy Joe Colee, 42, of Cumming, passed away January 22, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

George Schroeder, of Roswell, passed away January 24, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Richard John Sands, 87, of Cumming, passed away January 19, 2017.

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Tristan Schupbach, of Roswell, passed away January 21, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Christine C. Simmons, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away January 20, 2017.

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

SOLD Milton: 13102 Bethany Road 5 bd • 4 full ba • 3 half ba • 4+ acre w/ lake • designed by Norman Askins • master on main • guest house • finished basement FMLS #5736341 • $1,299,000

CHEROKEE TAXES / ALPHARETTA ADDRESS Blackberry Ridge: 118 Townsend Pass 6 bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 2+ acre lot pool/spa/cabana • master up • 5-car garage FMLS #5708397 • $1,190,000

NEW LISTING Tullamore: 15470 Thorntree Run 6 bd • 5.5 ba • master on main 4+ acre lake lot • guest house 5-car garage (total) • pool/spa FMLS #5739942 • $1,150,000

SOLD The Manor Golf & CC: 3077 Watsons Bend 6 bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • modern gourmet kitchen design • finished basement • 1+ acre, golf course lot • FMLS #5682423 • $1,250,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION Blackberry Ridge: 126 Townsend Pass 6 bd • 5 full ba • 2+ acre lot • master up • 3 rooms finished on terrace level FMLS #5758278 • $830,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION Roswell: 330 Chaffin Road 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • bedroom on main • covered porch • hardwoods thoughout main • award winning kitchen design • large mud room • FMLS #5744712 • $989,000

SOLD Sentinel on the River: 210 Wicklawn Way 4 bd • 3 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main new carpet & paint • cul-de-sac street FMLS #5678424 • $550,000

SOLD Milton: 13805 Brittle Road 6bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • master up custom details throughout • terrace level w/ guest suite • pool • lake view FMLS #5693388 • $1,549,000

Lisa Swayne Realtor® 770.241.9165

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SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY Highland Manor: 16054 Inverness Trail 7 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba • bedroom on main • finished basement • screened porch• Swim/tennis community FMLS #5656756 • $625,000

Laura Falk

Realtor® 770.715.0325

NEW PRICE Six Hills: 800 Owens Lake Road 5 bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 1.6 acre lot overlooking lake • 4 car garage • guest suite on main FMLS #5777703 • $1,145,000

Gianna Whisler-Amneteg Realtor® 470.865.9887

NEW LISTING White Columns – Gated: 155 Golf Link View 5 bd • 6 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • lg keeping room/kitchen • all bedrooms w/ private bath • finished basement • overlooks 14th fairway of WC Golf Club & lake FMLS #5797930 • $1,025,000

Kelly Finley

Realtor® 678.468.4990

NEW LISTING Woodland Park: 1405 Woodland Trace 4 bd • 4.5 ba • master upstairs finished terrace level • 3-car garage screened porch FMLS #5715145 • $475,000

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