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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three suspects in an armed robbery led police in a car chase along Ga. 400 Feb. 5.

At 9:15 p.m., deputies responded to an armed robbery call at the Shell Station, 4740 Jot Em Down Road. A lookout was posted, and deputies were able to spot the sedan traveling southbound on Ga. 400.

A traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle fled. After spike strips were deployed, the car came to a stop on the highway near Majors Road.

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Three males ran from the car, and Jawanteye Turner, 17, was apprehended quickly by a deputy and his K9.

The other two suspects ran into the woods and are still at large. Both suspects are described as black males approximately 5’6” or 5’7” wearing gray sweatshirts and jeans.

Photos can be found at facebook.com/ForsythCountySO. Any information can be forwarded to Detective Greg Cannon at 770-781-2222 ext. 3337 or GMCannon@forsythco. com. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation and additional arrests are expected.

The suspects are believed to have fled the Forsyth County area.

Two die in separate car crashes on Browns Bridge Road

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two people have died in less than a week apart from car crashes on Browns Bridge Road.

According to Deputy First Class Phil Alexander, traffic specialist for the Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 6 Brian Lee Potter, 55, of Gainesville in Forsyth County, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department responded to an accident at Browns Bridge Road at the intersection with Bethel Road just before 10 p.m.

The investigation until now has determined a 2005 Mercedes Benz,

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operated by Potter, was traveling west on Browns Bridge Road when he lost control. The vehicle crossed over the centerline and struck an eastbound 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.

The operator of the Chevrolet was Salim Manji, 57, of Gainesville in Hall County. Manji was transported to a local hospital with injuries.

A juvenile male family member, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, was airlifted to a hospital due to injuries he sustained in the crash.

The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.

A second crash occurred at 2:51 p.m. Feb. 10 on Browns Bridge Road near Floyd Lane.

Wachovia Thompson, 26, of Forsyth, Ga. in Monroe County was pronounced

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Tires stolen from truck parked in lot overnight FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The tires and rims on a man’s pickup truck were recently stolen after he left the car in a parking lot overnight.

The man said he parked his GMC Sierra at 8:30 p.m. in the lot off Estuary Trail. When he returned in the morning, he saw the rims and tires were missing.

The unknown thief apparently jacked up the vehicle and placed bricks underneath.

There were no signs of forced entry and there were some tool boxes in the bed of the truck that were untouched.

The man estimated the loss at $3,000.

During the theft, the suspect also damaged the passenger side step rail

dead at the scene.

The investigation up until this point has determined an Infiniti, driven by Ryan Travanti Stephens, 34, of Gainesville in Hall County, was eastbound on Browns Bridge Road when Stephens lost control. The car crossed the centerline hitting a Chevrolet K3500 truck, driven by Paul Stewart, 43, of Cumming, that was traveling west.

Thompson was a passenger in the Infiniti. Stephens and Stewart were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Two juvenile family members in the Chevrolet were also transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

This crash is also still being investigated. by bending it upward when the car was lifted.

No rims or tires were found in the surrounding area.

Thief uses distraction to steal woman’s wallet FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An apparent thief distracted a woman then stole her wallet recently while she was shopping in the Publix off Buford Highway.

The 77-year-old victim said she was at the store at 1 p.m. when she was approached by a female asking about a product in the store.

The victim said she felt like the woman was districting her with such an odd question.

The victim left a short time later and felt her purse was a bit lighter. She realized her wallet was gone and said her purse was in the cart when she was talking to the female.

She called her bank to cancel her credit cards and was told one of them had been used at the Kroger in Sugar Hill.

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Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in individuals over the age of 60. Also called agerelated macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD), it occurs due to a breakdown of the normal retina structures and accumulation of waste products, known as drusen, in the center of the retina, also known as the macula. Risk factors include age, history of smoking, Caucasian race, family history, female gender, and hypertension.

ARMD can occur in two distinct forms. About 90% of individuals with ARMD have the dry form with the presence of drusen and loss of their normal retinal pigment. The other 10% develop the wet form with the growth of new blood vessels, known as neovascularization, under the retina. In the wet or neovascular form, these blood vessels can leak fluid or bleed underneath retina.

Both forms can lead to vision loss. Symptoms of ARMD can vary from decreased vision to distortions in central vision. Patients may describe the presence of wavy lines or that objects in their central vision are missing or bending. With the wet form of ARMD, central vision loss can be sudden and sometimes even severe.

Individuals over the age of 60, especially with a family history of ARMD, should be evaluated by an eyecare professional to look for signs of ARMD. During the examination, your eyes will be dilated and further testing, including retinal photographs and retinal imaging scans, may be done to evaluate the structural integrity of your retina.

Treatment varies depending on the form of ARMD. For the dry form, specifically formulated vitamins are recommended. Based on the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), this formulation consists of vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These vitamins have been shown to slow down the progression of ARMD. Patients with the wet form are referred to a retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment. Evaluation may include additional testing, such as fluorescein angiogram, where IV dye is used to look closely for the presence of neovascularization and the site of leakage within the macula. If confirmed to be the wet form, patient will be advised to receive a series of eye injections, known as intravitreal injections. These intravitreal injections may be done monthly to stabilize the patient’s vision. Finally, all patients with ARMD are advised to quit smoking.

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County reviews Sharon Springs borderlines

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is finalizing the boundaries of what would be the its second city, Sharon Springs.

While the prospects for incorporation remain in limbo, the county and elected officials have been working to decide its dimensions and services.

Last March, House Bill 626, which sought to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs, was introduced to the Georgia House of Representatives by District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, whose district includes south Forsyth. That bill has passed the governmental affairs subcommittee and the House. Next, the bill will go to the Senate, but Jones is unsure how long that will take.

A meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 27 at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., for the public to discuss Sharon Springs.

One step of finalizing Sharon Springs occurred when the County Commission voted to send a resolution to the local state delegation requesting they modify the proposed boundary of Sharon Springs by removing the community improvement district from the map. A new map showing the proposed boundary lines will accompany the resolution.

A community improvement district, or CID, is a self-taxing group of business and commercial property owners who use the levy to make local improvements.

In 2015, two studies were done on the proposed city to determine if it is financially viable and the fiscal impact it would have on the county. In those

A meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. for the public to air their concerns, comments regarding the proposed second city Sharon Springs. studies, maps were created and used labeling the proposed city limits.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said since then, a series of events has produced a revised map. This will impact a third economic viability study that was just completed on the proposed city.

The new boundaries are from McFarland Road to the intersection with Ga. 400. West of McFarland Road is not included.

In the 2015 version, a CID was not included in the map, therefore it was taken out of the current version.

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said that CID was left out initially because they didn’t want to create a situation where businesses will be double taxed.

Tony Peters, vice president of community development for the CummingForsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has been leading the process to create the CID. There are 469 total commercial property owners in the proposed CID boundary. By law, they have to get a majority of the owners to agree to the CID. To date, they have had 163 signed on.

“I am already nervous that only five days into this that when I go and follow up with a prospect who we’ve presented the CID to already, the minute they get

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The new boundaries are from McFarland Road to the intersection with Ga. 400.

West of McFarland Road is not included. wind of this topic, it changes the trajectory of a potential discussion of them signing the document to be taxed for the CID knowing that they might someday be taxed for a city,” Peters said.

He said many of the business owners felt like they’d have no voice if Sharon Springs were to become a reality.

“When you draw that boundary around those 469 owners of property, and then once the CID is formed and they elect a board of directors who represent them by property owners, they get to dictate how the dollars are

spent in that bubble,” Peters said. But that changes when the taxes go into an additional bucket if the city borders fall within the CID boundaries, he said.

Alison Sparrow with Convergent Media and Digital Ignition said she was blindsided by the proposed incorporation.

“I’d heard about the city of Sharon Springs, but I thought it didn’t involve me, so I didn’t read anything about it or care until now,” she said. “Not being able to voice, vote or know about this is really being underrepresented. I am a little surprised by it.”

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“I don’t want this,” Evans said. “I don’t think the community wants this either or won’t accept it. Some will, but most won’t.”

City Attorney Kevin Tallant said the issue the Research Center can raise is the right of the freedom of speech under the First Amendment.

“I certainly hear your issues,” Tallant said. “The city can regulate reasonable time, place and manner restrictions. We can say the time they do it and where they conduct this type of thing. But when we get into the issue of what they’re actually trying to say with the content-based restrictions, we are very limited. We need to be careful about any kind of blanket amendments.”

CUMMING, Ga. — City leaders are weighing a request by the Bell Research Center to fly the Confederate Robert E Lee Headquarters Flag at its facility on Atlanta Road.

At its Feb. 6 meeting, the council discussed whether to allow the center, located at 101 Atlanta Road in downtown Cumming, to fly the flag as part of its recognition of Southern heritage.

The center focuses on Southern history and genealogy and rents its space from the city.

Mayor Troy Brumbalow said he would talk with the center and see what their intentions are and possibly ask them to give a presentation at another council meeting.

Brumbalow said the group contacted him asking if they can raise different flags for different occasions, and fly the Lee flag on his birthday. Brumbalow didn’t want to commit without a discussion with the council.

Councilman Jason Evans, who SPECIAL was first to speak A request to fly the Confederate Robert E Lee Headquarters on the item, adFlag on city property is under consideration by the Cumming amantly opposed Council. the idea.

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Dear Forsyth County Commissioners, I am writing in regard to the Georgia Model Aviators Model Airplane Flying field property leased from Forsyth County.

I am a past and very appreciative radio control model flyer and I am asking that you do not terminate the Georgia Model Aviators flying site lease because it is one of the best flying sites in the United States. Georgia Model Aviators supports grade school student programs, the Boy Scouts of America, Disabled Veterans organizations and host many aviation contests attended by people from across the country and constantly reaches out to the community through air shows and exhibitions.

This flying site has not cost the county any money. The Georgia Model Aviators membership has contributed over $250,000 to develop this former earthworm farm into a premier model aviation facility.

Georgia Model Aviators is a continuous, positive influence in the Forsyth County community. The world we are raising our children in has many latch key kids, whose entertainment is video games, MTV and the internet. We offer a positive, wholesome alternative of learning about, constructing and flying at our field.

Model Aviation is an activity where families can and do participate together. Yes, many of our airplanes make noise, similar to lawnmowers and weed eaters whose engines are distantly related to those in our airplanes. We make less noise than motorcycles going down the street or emergency vehicle sirens whose sounds are accepted and acceptable. In addition many of our pilots currently fly electric systems

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which are virtually noiseless. We also provide a path to develop skills, a sense of accomplishment and achievement and community for young and old alike. We are an activity and hobby whose benefits far exceed any of the drawbacks that have been mentioned regarding our activities. I would also offer and suggest that an activity of this type certainly meets the goals of parks and should be welcome as such for the benefit of the county.

I hope that you will consider the positive impact of Georgia Model Aviators to the county and surrounding communities, our positive impact to young lives, our respect for the property you have entrusted to us and our love of aviation and preservation of its heritage as reasons to continue your lease.

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Public gives feedback on Fuqua development FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A packed room of neighbors, elected officials and the general public gathered Feb. 8 at the Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center to discuss plans for the proposed Fuqua development along Peachtree Parkway.

Fuqua Development is requesting to rezone the 76 acres from a Commercial Business District to a Master Planned District which would allow the project to include multiple types of housing, retail, restaurants, a theater and a gym.

The applicant has until July 3 to adjust plans for the project before it comes before the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Members of the public raised concerns that the development backs up against Caney Road which they say is already congested.

Fuqua Development Vice President of Development Greer Scoggins said since they’ve submitted an application for the preliminary zoning on September 2016, they’ve worked to incorporate the changes the public asks for.

“The initial draft had multifamily units and a big tower center at the

end,” Scoggins said. “Everybody hated that from the mass and scale and the number of multifamily units. We heard you all.”

After that, the developer came back with a new version that was inspected at the meeting by the public.

Instead of focusing so much on retail, Scoggins said they will be putting in a “hub” where the public can gather to hang out, much like in front of the movie theater at Avalon in the greenspace. Scoggins describes it as an “open food hall, entertainment center with greenspace for gathering for food and other entertainment uses.”

“Retail has pulled back dramatically,” he said. “So we decided the amount of retail we have was way too much. We came back and introduced some additional townhomes. But we also introduced a concept that is a hub. The hub will correlate with the theater.”

Additionally, this proposed project is adjacent to the Caney Creek Preserve.

On their application, the developer is requesting a reduction of the stream buffer from 50 feet to 0 feet and said at the meeting that may take away some of the creek.

“We heard the concern about

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Help only goes so far for the homeless Last week, I wrote about one of the saddest stories I’ve encountered while being a journalist.

I met Guillermo, or William, Ammon during the annual Point in Time HomeKATHLEEN STURGEON less Count manEditor dated by the federal kathleen@appenmediagroup.com Department of Housing and Urban Development and is organized locally by North Fulton Community Charities.

Guillermo was one of three homeless men the group I tagged along with found that cold January night outside of the Shell gas station off Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell.

He told us his story in-depth and didn’t spare any details about being hit by a car, living in a tent during the ice storm and ultimately hitting his head on a rock after falling.

But the part that stood out to me the most was when he told us he begged to go to jail just to be able to live a few more days.

When we left the trio, I felt like maybe we had helped them just a little by giving them some resources and

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Of course, I was thinking like this from the perspective of someone who went home that night in my warm car with a full tank of gas and fell asleep a short time later in my comfortable bed under multiple blankets.

I’ve never had to live a day in my life wondering where my next meal will come from, if we’ll be evicted out of our house or if I’ll be able to survive if I get fired from my job.

But Guillermo knows that reality far too well.

So when my coworker who covers the police beat in North Fulton came across a report this week about a man who was panhandling and who “begged to go to jail because he’s homeless,” my heart sank. It was Guillermo.

I read the report about Guillermo

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just a little over a week after the count standing on the Ga. 400 exit ramp for Holcomb Bridge Road. He was holding a cardboard sign soliciting for money or help.

According to the report, the officer had made contact with him two weeks prior in the same location doing the same thing. On that date, Guillermo requested to go to jail saying he was cold and tired of being homeless. He was warned to not panhandle on the exit ramp anymore.

Then two weeks later they found him again and he once again requested to go to jail. The officer said they could take him to jail for violating the city’s panhandling ordinance, but it wouldn’t be the Roswell Jail, but instead the

Fulton County Jail. Guillermo said he didn’t want to go there. Instead, the officer took him to a hospital for treatment for alcoholism and the officers ultimately decided it was the best decision to not charge him but to transport him voluntarily to the hospital.

In a way, I feel like we failed Guillermo. We are failing to protect our most vulnerable. We failed Guillermo.

Nonprofits, volunteers and programs like the count can only go so far, I get that.

But to see just a week later the same man out on the streets looking for help? It’s disheartening.

While doing research for the report, I was told by various people one of the biggest issues is that the people looking to help don’t talk to each other or don’t want it “in their backyard.”

Well, folks, homelessness is here and alive.

It’s time we stop burying our heads in the sand and acting like this isn’t something that can happen in “our community.”

Because homelessness already here.

It’s your neighbor, it’s your child’s best friend at school and it’s Guillermo. And if we can’t help someone who is standing right in front of us, how will we ever fix this?

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‘Ghost Out’ to be held March 24 at Fairgrounds

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — More Forsyth County teens will be able to attend the annual Ghost Out drunk driving prevention program thanks to the Cumming City Council.

The council approved a measure Feb. 6 to waive all fees so the event can be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Many council members said it was important to support events like this to benefit teens in the county.

Forsyth County School Safety Manager Steve Honn and Forsyth County Schools Prevention Specialist Lindsey Shadburn Simpson spoke to the council, explaining the layout of the event.

Ghost Outs, which are programs designed to enforce the consequences of reckless, distracted and drunk driving, are held across the country and typically feature simulated car accidents with the horror unfolding in real time.

This event is typically a two-car, multiple-person accident involving drugs, alcohol or texting or a combination of all. Ghost Out is supported by Forsyth County first responders, support personnel from around the county

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The age of onset alcohol use in Georgia is 12-years-old and 13 in Forsyth County, Simpson said.

“We have a lot to be concerned about when kids in our community are consuming alcohol at age 13,” she said.

“Their primary choices of drugs are alcohol, prescription drugs and then marijuana. We have a lot of work to do.”

The key is educating students, Simpson said.

“They receive curriculum in the

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For years, schools have taken turns hosting the Ghost Out, including West Forsyth High School in 2016. However, this severely limited the amount of students who could watch it. schools, but we know hands-on experience is very beneficial,” she said.

“They’re faced with so much stress, anxiety and the pressure of school that a lot are turning to substances. They don’t know how to cope. We are hoping

by providing that mental wellness, we are equipping our kids with some of the skills they need to be successful citizens.”

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is seeking input in the form of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Cumming to create a land bank in what used to be the former Greenleaf subdivision.

The long-abandoned structures in the Greenleaf neighborhood near the Dawson-Forsyth county line were demolished in December 2016.

Greenleaf had structures on 18 of the 60-some lots that were left in various states of disrepair, said County Attorney Ken Jarrard. By 2015, two structures were already self-demolished.

Now, the county is reaching out to the city to see if they are interested in participating in a land bank intergovernmental agreement. Land banks are entities created by local governments to maintain delinquent properties and turn them into something useful like residential, commercial or greenspace.

Development of the neighborhood was abandoned in 2006 after damages were sought charging apparent mortgage fraud. In November of that same year, five California residents filed suit seeking damages for fraud, nuisance, trespass and inverse condemnation on lots they bought in the Greenleaf subdivision.

The developer and appraiser asso-

ciated with the project later received prison sentences and were ordered to pay millions of dollars in restitution.

The developer Jeffery Alan Teague was sentenced in 2007 to 15 years, eight months in prison for fraud. Appraiser Darryl L. Cooper was sentenced in 2008 to one year, six months in federal prison for creating fraudulent appraisals.

The county was cleared of wrongdoing in February 2010, but spent thousands of dollars defending itself in court.

The county owns some of the lots, but Jarrard said the entire situation is a mess because it will take a lot of money to figure out the title disputes.

The properties still continued to be marketed, so much so that a prior commission put on the record the history of the lots so when anyone became interested, they would receive details of the previous dealings.

Recently, the county tax commissioner came to the board to see if they were interested in some tax initiatives to figure out how to clean up the taxes there, Jarrard said. The back taxes range from $46 to more than $21,000.

“This is a difficult situation,” Jarrard said. “You can do your typical sale on the courthouse steps and the buyer thinks they bought something of value.

I don’t know that they have because it’s a subdivision that’s not buildable. We won’t issue building permits.”

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Local man recalls experience at Bloody Sunday

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — March 7, 1965 has been immortalized in history as Bloody Sunday, when marchers attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma, Ala. to Montgomery in pursuit of civil rights.

But for Johns Creek resident John Suttles, it began as just another day for the 16-year-old.

“It was an ordinary Sunday,” he said. “We were going to make the day of the Sheriff Jim Clark and the troopers by letting them beat us up and put us in jail. We wanted to take the message [of voting rights] to the Alabama Governor George Wallace.”

That morning, Suttles, now 70, prepared to march alongside his fellow activists. The group stood outside a church and prayed. They went through a training exercise that taught them how to protect their head from blows from billy clubs. Then the “foot soldiers” set out.

“When we got to the top of the bridge, the air became thick and it became quiet and eerie,” Suttles said.

“There were about 600 of us. I was about 10 feet from (then Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee leader and current Congressman) John Lewis who was at the head of the line. I looked down and saw a sea of hundreds of troopers.”

When the group got down to the troopers, they were asked to disperse and go back to the church. Lewis said they would not retreat and instead would continue to Montgomery.

“They told us we couldn’t march, so John Lewis said we would kneel and pray,” Suttles said. “Just as we started

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In 2015, John Suttles received a replica of the 50th anniversary medal bestowed to those who marched in Selma on Bloody Sunday in 1965.

to kneel and pray, all hell broke loose.

They commenced the beating and throwing tear gas. They herded us like animals into a circle. When we were defenseless, they threw grenades of tear gas around us. We couldn’t run.”

Suttles remembers breathing in the gas but crouching down as far as he could because he was taught the lower a person gets, the chances of breathing easier were better. He could hear horses, women yelling and sticks beating the crowd for about 5 to 10 minutes.

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When Suttles came to, he was being taken across the bridge and received treatment at the bottom from paramedics who eventually took him to the hospital.

The fight kept on and the Voting Rights Act became effective later that year on Aug. 6, 1965 thanks to this march and other demonstrations.

A Selma native, Suttles initially became involved in the Civil Rights Movement as a teen.

“It was the hotbed of civil rights,” Suttles said. “In all revolutions, no matter what they’re about, young people

tend to make it happen. There is always the possibility of doing extraordinary things. Young people have always had pressure on them, but they have to understand that, keep going and make a difference for other people. This battle isn’t going anywhere and young people today need to know how to fight it.”

When he heard about the march, it seemed natural for Suttles to join in.

“I just wanted to do something,” he said. “My adrenaline was running high.

Older people got tired of being beaten down and rejected for having the right to vote. So as the young people of Alabama, we took it upon ourselves with the leadership of the older people.”

He now encourages today’s youth to get out and vote, both to keep American’s rights alive and for representation.

“It’s important to stay involved in the civil duties of America,” he said.

“This is a democracy. If we can’t vote or get discouraged, it just won’t happen. This is a great country. We need to keep it this way. The only way we can do that is to get involved and vote. You don’t have to be a crusader, but you certainly are obligated and owe it to many, as someone who fought for the right to vote.”

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Each open house will feature the same information, with subject matter experts from the Corps of Engineers on hand to brief the public on the purpose and goals of the study.

The third open house will be in Forsyth County from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Central Park Banquet Room, 2300 Keith Bridge Road.

The Corps of Engineers began a Recreation Capacity Study in October 2017 to review current and future recreational needs and capacity at Lake Sidney Lanier. The study is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

The results of the study will be used to update the Lake Lanier Master Plan.

The Master Plan is a comprehensive land and recreational management tool that guides the stewardship of natural and cultural resources and the provision of outdoor recreation facilities and opportunities at the project.

Data collected during the study will be documented in a Recreation Capacity Report and additional public meetings will be held to present the report’s findings. An updated draft Master Plan and Environmental Assessment will then be developed with a final updated Master Plan expected to be released by the end of 2019.

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Public feedback sought for trail-related community needs Plan emphasizes health and wellness FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is asking for citizen input on a subarea plan designed to establish an integrated trail system in the northern portion of the county. The plan includes sidewalks, bicycle paths, multi -use trails and supporting facilities that foster community health through promotion of bicycle travel and increased walkability.

The survey will function as the key community engagement tool for the subarea plan and is available to county

residents on the Forsyth County website at forsythco.com through March 9.

The subarea plan, which spans portions of district one, four and five, utilizes the Forsyth County Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways 2025 Plan. It also incorporates land use connections between neighborhoods, county facilities and the county’s natural resources including Lake Lanier, Sawnee Mountain and the Etowah River.

District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, in whose district the majority of the subarea is located, noted that the plan ties together several different initiatives.

“The subarea plan brings together the county’s emphasis on health and wellness, along with the focus on town centers and connectivity that were identified as a part of our recently-adopted Comprehensive Plan,” said Mills. “Also, the community input received through the recent Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan showed that 75% of respondents ranked walking and nature trails as the outdoor activity of most interest to them. We are listening to our citizens and moving forward with initiatives like the subarea plan that address their input.”

“This survey allows residents a chance to voice their opinions on what

the future of their community might look like, specifically in terms of connectivity,” said Mills. “The subarea plan allows for us to help shape this portion of the county for generations to come.”

In addition to the survey, an interactive online map showcases the preliminary plan and offers an opportunity for the public to make comments directly tied to the subarea map. Data from both the survey and the map’s comment portion will be used to refine the plan and produce a subsequent draft that will undergo a final review during a community open house, to be held in April.

West Forsyth High School celebrates FBLA Conference competitors SPECIAL

From left, the alternate is Tanushka Mithun from Daves Creek Elementary School, second runner up is Tenzin Michti Chaudhary from Whitlow Elementary School, third runner up is Sahith Rajesh from Haw Creek Elementary School, first runner up is Rikhil Ranjit from Brandywine Elementary School and the champion is Prajwal Saokar from Riverwatch Middle School.

Forsyth Schools celebrates spelling bee winners

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Schools held its annual spelling bee where 31 students, including one winner from each elementary and middle school, competed for the opportunity to advance to the region competition. After four hours and 39 rounds of competition, Prajwal Saokar, a seventh grader from Riverwatch Middle School, was named the champion by correctly spelling “tour de force.” Prajwal, along with the three other top winners, will represent Forsyth County at the region spelling bee in February.

CUMMING, Ga. - West Forsyth High School captured a school-record five first place and four second place awards at the Region-11 Future Business Leaders of America Conference.

Other students also advanced to State FBLA Conference based on their performances.

Those advancing to state individually are: • Holden Schaffer (Economics, 1st) • Hunter Schaffer (Economics, 5th) • Varun Kumar (Business Communication, 2nd) • Korben Bauer (Business Communication, 9th) • Tyler Sedacca (Sales Presentation, 1st) • Those advancing to State in team events are:

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A+ Sports brings unique concept to North Fulton Complex will provide sports training, café and artistic spaces

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Owners Phoday and Kim Dolleh (far left) and performance education director Leander Murphy (far right) are in the final stages before opening the A+ Sports Complex and Creative Studios Café, a joint venture providing athletic training, dining and artistic spaces. They were recently welcomed by Heather Demis (center) and Hilary Lew of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce. trolled and turfed sports complex.

The facility also provides, yoga, hot yoga, barre and CrossFit spaces.

Phoday Dolleh calls it a “one-stop shop for all your athletic needs.”

“It is a center where athletes of all kinds can come and improve their sports performance or moms and dads who want to work out,” he said.

Dolleh, who is also co-owner of the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer organization, said with Alpharetta’s growth, as well as its athletic community, A+ fills the need for a sports-specific complex.

“People have been supportive and involved,” he said.

A resident of Milton, Dolleh said it

is also vital he give back to his community. A+ will offer a free training course on Mondays for Alpharetta Public Safety and local teachers.

Heading those training courses, as well as many of the sports training programs, is coach Leander Murphy.

Murphy has trained athletes in North Fulton for more than a decade, including sessions with Georgia Tech, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks athletes. Along with former Falcons’ receiver Mike Haynes and quarterback trainer Chris Hixon, Murphy said A+ will provide training through adaptive biomechanics.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Construction is no rare sight in Downtown Alpharetta, but perhaps the most unique development in the works is the A+ Sports Performance Center and Creative Studios Café at 160 North Main Street.

The facility will combine a café, multiple artistic work spaces and an indoor training facility for various sports and athletic disciplines.

The uncommon mixture of spaces was created by husband and wife Kim and Phoday Dolleh, who began work on the facility last May. The center will house Creative Studios Café in the front of the complex, which will offer fresh, “global” cuisine.

Adjacent to the restaurant space are three separate work spaces which will feature creative areas for painting, sculpting, music fashion and creative writing.

A gallery will also showcase local artists’ works.

Kim Dolleh said she developed the concept over nearly four years.

“The space will not only provide creative concepts, a display of those project, but also great food,” she said.

And for those who would rather work up a sweat, the A+ Sports Performance Center will provide sports-specific training by former professional athletes in the indoor, climate-con-

movement, body control and motor processing instead of running repetitive drills, Murphy said.

“We teach based off scientific research and understand that people learn differently,” he said. “That’s what makes us different.”

A+ will provide one-on-one, small group and team training.

Murphy also works with Milton’s Better Together organization and said the facility will provide training for people of all abilities.

Phoday Dolleh said no definitive opening date for the facility has been set due to weather delays, but he said the complex is nearing completion.

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Hometown goes big on beer, bourbon and bbq Your customers Sometimes if you wait long enough, your favorite things come to you.

As most of you know by now, I grew up in Roswell – born at Northside hospital in 1974. My parents, like many who have GEOFF SMITH moved here since, Assurance Financial, came to Atlanta from gsmith@lendtheway.com California (by way of New Jersey and Starkville, Mississippi) because of the growing business climate. They settled in Roswell because of the schools and the recreation and parks system. They worked hard to raise me right, and I believe they have.

Some might argue that.

As such, it is no surprise that I have developed an attuned palate to the finer things in life: beer, bourbon and barbecue. And much to my liking, my hometown has become awash in all three of those things.

If you’ve read my columns you know that I have a special place in my heart for a good brisket. It’s one of the hardest meats to barbecue well and I’ve been trying now for 10 years and am just starting to produce what I consider an excellent brisket. There are some really good restaurants cooking brisket throughout the metro area and I’ve tried most of them, driving to places in downtown Atlanta and around the perimeter.

Like I said in the beginning, sometimes your favorite things come to you.

A new restaurant called Meating Street just opened in downtown Roswell. A friend told me they had the best brisket – to which I barely lifted an eyebrow. People tell me that a lot, and I’ve learned to not get too excited until I try it. I went to the place and first impressions were spot on. It is in a very nondescript outparcel sitting between a title-lending business and some auto body shops. The best barbecue restaurants are hidden and don’t try to raise expectations through atmosphere. Box

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I walked in to the tune of Waylon Jennings, and the music stayed on classic country. So far, so good. After ordering my food, I saw a friend there and we began talking. My food was plated, and while talking to my friend, I noticed out of the corner of my eye that the owner was visibly concerned. It appeared he was a little put off that I was letting his food get cold. Another good sign.

I won’t give you the bite-by-bite narration, but I will tell you that just down the road from where I live is the best, hands down, the best brisket I’ve ever had. Period. It’s so good that somehow my friend and I got away with taking our wives on a Saturday date-night there. It’s almost too good to be true, so try it before it goes away.

This restaurant was a great addition to what I considered two already great barbecue restaurants: Slopes and Spiced Right. Bob White has been making barbecue at Slopes for a long, long time and has some of the best pulledpork I’ve had – and our family has had a lot over the years.

Another “hobby” of mine is drinking well-made, local beers. And just down the road are two of my favorite breweries: Gate City and Variant. Both have great beers and outstanding atmospheres. Gate City is in an old auto shop whose three bay doors open up to a huge patio behind Canton Street. I’ve been enjoying their Terminus porter all

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They opened last year and are raking in the awards earning first place for best new sour, second place for best overall IPA, second place for best new brewery, and third place for best overall brewery for The Beer Guys Radio Best of Georgia Beer 2017 Awards. Couple those two with breweries Abby of the Holy Goats and From the Earth, and you now have a very long day of experimentation on your hands in Roswell. And if you cannot make up your mind, a bar called Tap & 6 recently opened just down the road from Canton Street on Oak Street.

They have 40 of some of the best beers on the planet on tap. If you get bored of beer I hear there is a whisky bar that could be going in next door. This must be a trend because a bourbon distillery is being proposed for a location next to Variant.

Roswell Inc’s Steve Stroud always talks about Roswell being a destination city. After talking to people from Buckhead and Midtown who came up for Roswell’s Alive After Five last year, there is no doubt he is right. And with all of these great breweries, barbecue and bourbon spots, Uber will tell you the same.

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One of the projects spells the end for an Alpharetta Halloween tradition.

Village Park at Wills Road assisted living facility will occupy a parcel at 1650 S. Main. The site has until recently been the location of a haunted house which operated since the 1970s as the House on Horror Hill.

Plans call for 130 residences on 7 acres, with building heights not to exceed 45 feet. It will include outdoor amenities and landscaping. Residential units, consisting of independent living units, assisted care units and memory care units in both detached and attached buildings, would have either a kitchen or kitchenette.

Alpharetta has recently seen an increase in interest for assisted living. The city currently has 10 assisted living facilities in operation, and another 425 assisted living rooms are under construction.

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Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook said staff has worked with the developer to preserve many of the large oaks on the corner of the property.

The Design Review Board will also consider plans for a medical office building on Old Milton Parkway.

WellStar Health System plans to build a 40,000-square-foot medical office building at 2450 Old Milton Parkway. The healthcare company has not released full details for the structure, but it will be located on part of a mixed-use parcel on about 5.6 acres that includes a portion under development for residential use.

The office building, according to records on file with the city, will include 151 parking spaces, of which 44 are depicted beneath the building.

Another building development up for consideration before the Design Review Board is After the two buildings clear the Design Review Board, they will go through the land disturbance permitting process through the city where they are checked to ensure they meet codes relating to landscaping, storm water drainage and other requirements.

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NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUB

Noonday Nosh is a book review group that meets each month at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. This month’s book is the 2018 Roswell Reads selection, “Burial for a King,” by Rebecca Burns.

Copies of the book, which is a historical account following the week after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, will be available at the library. The discussion will take place at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

For information, visit roswellreads.com.

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EVENTS: “REMEMBER THE TITANS”

What: This is the true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit.

Free screening.

When: Friday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m.

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

UNTOLD STORIES OF NATIVE ROSWELL

What: Step back in time for a view of life in Roswell from those who lived it as they talk about growing up in Roswell’s black community.

When: Sunday, Feb. 18, 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 South Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP

What: This no cost workshop will explain the options for Social Security, when to take it, tax consequences and more. Financial advisors Debbie Dorman and Curt Spinney will be available to answer questions during the educational program. Registration is required.

When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT LINDA MCCAIN COMMUNITY MEETING What: Each Board Member holds monthly community meetings to keep residents informed about issues and to give citizens the opportunity to comment on Board Agenda items.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Medlock Bridge Elementary School, 10215 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

AR NEWCOMERS CLUB

What: Meet new friends and enjoy activities such as trips, card games and luncheons. This month’s meeting will focus on “Smartphone Secrets and Shortcuts.”

When: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.

Where: Hembree Recreation Center, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell More info: arnewcomers.org/

“FELLED: URBAN LUMBER DOCUMENTARY”

What: “Felled” is a documentary film about giving new life to fallen urban trees. This is a free arbor day showing.

When: Friday, Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: Give back by donating to the Red Cross. Register using sponsor code “CRABAPPLE”.

When: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2-7 p.m.

Where: Arbor Terrace at Crabapple, 12220 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: redcrossblood.org or 770-649-1009

BIG APPLE CIRCUS

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

No wild or exotic animals are used.

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

ROSWELL ROOTS

What: Celebrate Black History Month with ongoing events, special exhibits, concerts, workshops, art, cooking demonstrations and more. Full calendar online.

When: Through Feb. 28 Where: Various locations across Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

What: Crabapple Middle School will perform the play “Mulan Jr.” When: Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cmsdramaroswell@gmail.com

“THE GODDESS OF SOUL”

What: Jane Powell is a versatile singer who performs a blend of classic R&B songs, blues tunes, jazz standards, and gospel anthems. This is part of the Live! in Roswell series.

When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Individual tickets start at $25, season pass for $75 More info: roswellpresents.com

SOMETIMES I HEAR VOICES ARTIST TALK

What: This installation by Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier presents works that examine Roswell’s coastal and north Georgia roots through the lens of African and Native American ancestors once enslaved there.

When: Sunday, Feb. 18, 3-5 p.m.; gallery on display through Feb. 28 Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

ABSTRACT VISIONS ARTIST TALK

What: Hear local artists Lillian Blades, Tracy Murrell and Charlotte Riley-Webb talk about their works, currently on display as part of Roswell Roots.

When: Thursday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.; gallery on display through Feb. 28 Where: Muse & Co. Gallery, 31B Oak St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com or roswellartdistrict.com

THE FACE OF ART, KIP ROGERS EXHIBITION RECEPTION

What: Kip Rogers has been teaching a variety of local painting and drawing classes to both children and adults for over 25 years.

When: Through March 2 Where: Roswell Visual Ats Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

What: The exhibit will convey the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.”

When: Feb. 13-March 30, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“SOUTHERN SIRENS”

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

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

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

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

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

NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

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

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: LOW-IMPACT FITNESS

What: Increase flexibility, balance, strength and condition with easy, lowimpact exercises with instructor Nicole Gordon.

When: Friday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

LIBRARY AFTER DARK – VIRTUAL REALITY GAME NIGHT

What: Check out the PS4 Virtual Reality games, Nintendo Switch, Wii, and analog games. Groups of five or more reserve space at oscar.gittemeier@ fultoncountyga.gov.

When: Friday, Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

LOCAL AUTHOR ERIC SIMMONS

What: Local author Eric Simmons will read and discuss his work, and share his insight into self-publishing.

When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m.

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

BOOK PUBLISHING 101

What: Learn the basics of publishing books through traditional and nontraditional venues. Reservations required. For adults.

When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

KINETIC ART COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP

What: Join local artist Leslie Murphy as she leads us in a two-part collaborative art project. Ages 12 and up.

When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 3-4 p.m.

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

GEORGIA WILDLIFE JOURNEY

What: Learn about animals native to Georgia and see a live opossum, snake and bird. Reservations required. Ages 4-12.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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: MIDTERM ELECTION PREDICTIONS

What: Political analyst and Emory University professor Alan Abramowitz will predict how the electoral winds are blowing in Georgia.

When: Thursday, Feb. 22, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs More info and schedule: templeemanuelatlanta.org

CALENDAR

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

The Bucket Brigade is back!

Here’s a civics question for you: What is Presidents’ Day? Presidents’ Day is a day when we think about our country’s presidents. It got its start back in the STEVE HUDSON 1880s, when folks Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net began to celebrate a federal holiday on Feb. 22, the birthday of George Washington, first president of the United States.

Some years later, in 1968 to be precise, Congress passed what it called the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, a bill which moved several federal holidays to Mondays so workers could have more long weekends.

Among other things, the bill designated “Presidents’ Day” as the third Monday in February. Officially, it’s still called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government, but we’ve come to mark it as day to celebrate U.S. presidents far and wide (so yes, the apostrophe does go after the “s”).

It wasn’t long until retailers across the land began to celebrate Presidents’ Day as yet another excuse for a threeday-weekend-based sale. As special days go, Presidents’ Day has probably accounted for the sale of more mattresses and living room sets than any other holiday in history.

But there’s another reason to celebrate Presidents’ Day, which this year happens to fall on Feb. 19. It’s your next chance to help stock trout in the Delayed Harvest (“DH”) portion of the Chattahoochee River.

Delayed Harvest is a special stream management program under which certain sections of certain streams are managed for catch-and-release, artificials-only, single-hook lure only trout fishing from Nov. 1 through May 14.

Streams chosen for management under Georgia’s DH regs are too warm for trout during the summer. But from late fall through early spring, lower temperatures turn those waters into good trout habitat that provides a great recreational opportunity for the state’s trout anglers.

One of those DH stream sections is the Chattahoochee from the mouth of Sope Creek downstream to the U.S. 41 bridge, and this coming Monday you’ll have a chance to personally help stock trout in its water. Specifically, we’re talking about stocking trout at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s Whitewater Unit (1425

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A group gathers for Delayed Harvest stocking at Whitewater.

Indian Trail NW in Sandy Springs, not far from US 41 a short distance south of Cumberland Mall).

Here’s the really good news: since Presidents’ Day happens to be a holiday for many schools and businesses, it’s a perfect day for you and your kids to enjoy a truly unique experience in the out-of-doors. Not many folks get to help stock a trout stream, but here’s your chance.

Buckets filled with splashing trout, an excuse to go wading in the river in February - what’s not to love? You’ll all have a blast!

Volunteer-assisted trout stocking is an important element of Georgia’s Delayed Harvest trout management program. The reason: there are places on some of the state’s “DH” streams where the truck from the hatchery cannot get close enough to the water to place fish. One of those spots is Whitewater. To get the job done, Georgia DNR invites folks like you and me to help transport the trout from the truck to the river. It’s a blast, and if you’ve never been a part of it I recommend the experience highly.

Here’s how it works. The stocking truck shows up about 10 a.m, plus or minus traffic, and you’ll want to be there early to be sure you can find a place to park. During the last stocking event, parking was something of an issue, with cars parked everywhere along the access road. That made it difficult for the stocking truck to get in and out, so be sure to avoid parking in areas where signs say “NO PARKING.” Also, remember that you’ll need to pay the day-use parking fee or display

an annual parking pass.

What should you bring? Two essentials are a clean 5-gallon bucket (you’ll use it for transporting the fish from the truck to the river) and some waders or boots that you don’t mind getting wet (you’ll need ‘em for walking out into the water to dump your bucketsful of fish into the river). It’s a rain-or-shine event, so you might need a rain jacket too. You’ll also need to sign a waiver.

Some folks arrive as early as 9 or 9:30 (they get the good parking places), put on their waders, and visit with other like-minded trout enthusiasts till the truck arrives. At the last volunteer-assisted stocking, local fly shop Alpharetta Outfitters was there early too with hot coffee and donuts.

And then, about 10, somebody will holler “Here comes the truck!” The truckful of trout will maneuver into position, the volunteers will congregate around it, and the work (no, not work…fun!) of transporting trout from truck to river will begin.

Where should you put the trout once you have carried ‘em to the water? That’s up to you, and that’s part of the fun. You’ll see folks releasing the fish in many different areas, and it’s great fun to imagine the trout that are then holding unseen in the flow, waiting to make some lucky fisherman’s day.

The stocking itself usually wraps up within a half hour or so. What happens then? Some of the volunteers, of course, have to pack up their waders and go back to work. But others get to stay and do a little catch-and-release trout fishing.

Right after one of these stocking events, in fact, is a great time to introduce new anglers (especially young people) to the fun that trout fishing can bring – and don’t worry if you’re new to it. There are usually plenty of experienced trout anglers there who will cheerfully show you how it’s done.

Helping stock the Chattahoochee is a good way for the community to become involved in the river, and it’s a great family activity too.

Remember the date – this coming Monday, Feb. 19, at Whitewater on the Chattahoochee. I hope to see you there!

Interested in learning more about fly fishing for trout? Check out Steve Hudson’s book Flyfishing 101. It’s available from local outfitters and on Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at chattahoocheemedia. com.

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Local athletes compete for traditional wrestling state titles North Fulton and Forsyth County send 79 wrestlers to Macon

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — The GHSA wrestling state championships took place Feb. 8-10 in Macon, and North Fulton and Forsyth County were well represented with 79 athletes from 17 schools. Three wrestlers captured state championships in their weight divisions and nine programs finished in the top-15 in team scores.

Class 7A North Forsyth’s Connor Carroll completed an undefeated, 41-0, season and captured the state championships in the 160-lb. class. The senior defeated Michael Gibson of Camden County with a 6-1 decision.

In addition to Carroll’s title, North placed multiple wrestlers on the podium.

Connor Cross finished as state runner up in the 195-lb. division. He was defeated by a 3-2 decision for the

state title.

Brantley Little placed third in the 182-lb. class. Paul Watkins also secured third for North in the 126-lb. division.

Cole Tenety placed fifth and Tate Bissell was sixth in the 138- and 132lb. classes.

South Forsyth was led in scoring by AJ Riner who placed as state runner up in the 113-lb. division. Riner won by fall, decision and major decision to earn a berth in the state title match. He was defeated by Tyler Crew of Camden County with a fall at 4:24.

Ian Hunt (195-lb.) placed third, winning his final match with a 5-1 decision.

Charlie Ranta placed fifth in the 145-lb. division. He finished fifth in 138-lb. last season.

Lambert sent four wrestlers to Macon this year and three placed in the top-five of their weight classes.

Cole Burke completed a 48-6 season by winning a major decision in the third place match in the 152-lb. class.

Will Kohlins and Payton Mitchell each finished fifth in their weight classes.

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Mitchell was beaten in a sudden victory in the consolation semifinals, but placed fifth with a win by injury just two seconds into the match.

West Forsyth’s seven wrestlers were led by Dylan Fairchild. The freshman completed a 37-15 season and placed fifth in the 285-lb. class.

All six of Fairchild’s matches resulted in falls. He downed Bryce Jones of Peachtree Ridge at 1:40 in the fifthplace match.

Cam Westray, Ethan Rickert, Jack Woodall and Ibriam Eminov all scored for the Wolverines.

For the second straight year Forsyth Central was led by Abraham Perez in scoring. Perez earned 22.5 points for the Bulldogs with his state runner up finish in the 106-lb. class.

Perez won a major decision in his semifinal matchup and faced Clint Gilbert of Collins Hill in the state championship match. Perez lost a 10-5 decision to place second, completing a 45-5 junior season.

Steven Messer placed sixth in the 113-lb. division, winning three matches over the weekend.

Roswell had five wrestlers qualify for state and placed three in the top-six of their weight classes.

Cole Anderson finished a 36-6 season with fourth-place in the 182lb. class. Anderson was dropped to the consolation bracket with a loss in the semifinals, but defeated Lambert’s Will Kohlins by a 10-5 decision to advance to the third-place match. He lost that match in a 10-4 decision.

David Cartier (126-lb.) had his third-straight top-five finish by winning his fifth-place match by fall.

Steven Copeland scored 10.5 points for the Hornets by placing sixth in the 138-lb. division.

Kent Donaldson and Matthew Copeland also competed for Roswell in the 220-and 285-lb. classes.

Milton had three wrestlers qualify for the state tournament, with freshman Ben Williams leading the Eagles.

Williams completed a 47-4 season with a second-place finish in the 120lb. class. Williams won by technical fall, fall and injury default to earn a spot in the state title match. He narrowly missed out on the state title, losing a 1-0 decision to Nicholas Krug of Camden County.

Reig Golloher and Hayes Bicknell each scored two points for Milton.

Golloher won a match by major decision in the 160-lb. class and Bicknell won twice in the 220-lb. class.

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Chattahoochee led North Fulton programs in Class 6A team scores, placing 12th.

The Cougars were led by a state runner up finish by Noah Latzsch in the 285-lb. class. Latzsch won two matches by fall and earned a 7-4 decision in the semifinals to earn a berth in the state title match. He completed a 45-3 season by dropping a 19-16 decision to Derrick Newton of Coffee.

The Cougars earned another podium spot from Marcus Stephen (170lb.) who finished the season at 47-3 and placed third in class.

In the 182-lb. division, Danny Gladwell earned fifth. Mark Crissy and Tyler Elam also competed for Hooch.

Cambridge sophomore Gavin Kane earned a second state championship Saturday, winning by fall in the 152-lb. state title match.

Kane went 4-0 over the weekend and finished his sophomore season with a 46-2 overall record.

Kyle Romano won his fifth-place match to complete a 46-13 season. He won a 10-3 decision to secure a spot on the podium.

Evan Kurtz (160-lb.) and Connor McHugh (170-lb.) also earned points for the Bears.

Johns Creek earned a first for its wrestling program with Scean Major reaching the Gladiators’ first-ever state championship match.

Competing in the 132-lb. class, Major won two matches by decision and a fall at 54 seconds to earn the state title berth.

Facing Jarrett Torress of Greenbrier, Major narrowly missed a state title after being beaten in a sudden victory.

In the 180-lb. class, Alex Schreiber won a match to earn two points for the Gladiators. Sam Pak and Daniel Hajduk also qualified for state.

Centennial state qualifier Matthew Wilbanks was dropped to the consolation bracket following a fall in his first match, but then won two matches by fall. He was eliminated in round three of the consolation bracket.

Alpharetta’s Nick Markus, the defending 220-lb. state champion, saw his season come to a heartbreaking end at the tournament.

Markus won his opening match by fall at 1:27, but was injured in the quarterfinals. He later had to forfeit his consolation bracket matchup. Markus finished the season at 29-2.

Northview’s Garcia Gabrield earned the Titans’ only state qualification.

He lost by fall at 1:07 in his first match and was eliminated with a 17-5 major decision in the consolation bracket.

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Series of SPLOST public input meetings underway Public can provide feedback in person or online FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A series of community input meetings designed for citizen feedback on the types of projects to be funded by the proposed continuation of the SPLOST, or Special Purpose Local Sales Option Tax, program is now underway in Forsyth County.

Along with the series of public forums — scheduled at various locations throughout the county over the coming weeks — a webpage featuring the same information and survey available at the meetings is accessible on the county’s website, forsythco.com, for those unable to attend. Look for the SPLOST icon on the website home page.

“This is an opportunity for the community to voice their opinions on how they would like to see the proposed SPLOST VIII sales tax dollars allocated,” said County Manager Eric Johnson. “Whether that is done at one of the scheduled public input meetings or online, residents can have a say on how much of the potential funding they would want to go toward transportation, public safety, parks, or other categories.”

A total of 10 public input meetings will be held throughout the county, a list of which can be found at forsythco.com. Each of the county’s five commission-

Ghost: Continued from Page 11 Up until two years ago, Ghost Outs in Forsyth County were rotated throughout the county’s five high schools, which made it difficult for all students to participate each year.

“Due to growth and capacity as well as resources we use, we cannot do this Ghost Out at every school or on multiple days,” Honn said. “Our scope

ers will hold two SPLOST public input sessions – one in the daytime and one in the evening – to enable as many residents to attend as possible. No formal presentation will be made and residents are encouraged to drop in at any time during the meeting hours.

While the meetings will be hosted by each district commissioner, citizens are welcome to attend the meeting most convenient for them. The same information will be available at all meetings.

SPLOST is a special one percent voter-approved sales and use tax in Forsyth County for a specified period of time (up to six years), raising an estimated amount of revenue for designated programs or named capital projects. The sales tax has been in place in the county since 1987, when it was first approved by Forsyth County voters. Forsyth County voters have subsequently approved six referendums continuing the program. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is currently discussing plans to schedule an eighth SPLOST referendum to be voted on in November 2018.

Past SPLOST programs have provided funding for a number of important infrastructure projects including numerous transportation projects, road widenings, intersection improvements and sidewalks; fire engines and fire stations; land for parks and green space; libraries; the county’s new courthouse, jail and downtown parking facilities; animal shelter and more.

is so big, we are taking a lot away from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and any other state patrol who are involved. It’s a one and done event each year.”

There was a lot of concern over the past few years, he said, because parents wanted their children to see the event and wanted to be involved.

Last year, the event was held at the Lanier Technical College Conference Center.

However, rain and cold weather conspired to keep turnout lower than

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Members of the public give their input on the proposed SPLOST program.

For a complete list of SPLOST public input meeting dates, times and locations, and to view the meeting materials and provide feedback online, visit forsythco.com.

anticipated.

This year’s event will be held on a Saturday and under the covered Fairgrounds arena. Additionally, a Teen Maze will be set up in the form of a life-sized game that engages and educates teens while facing consequences of choices associated with risky youth behaviors in a safe and controlled environment.

“It’s all about the teen,” Honn said.

“It’ll be about drug use, alcohol, mental health, bullying, texting and driving and anything that pertains to our stu-

dents today.”

The Ghost Out will be the first event of the day, then students will participate in the maze while parents have the chance to hear speakers on a variety of topics including hearing from narcotic specialists and a parent who lost their child to an overdose.

“Scare tactics don’t work on our kids,” Simpson said. “But they said it left a lasting impression and they remembered it. It didn’t scare them, but they thought of it when they got in that type of situation.”

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

Alpharetta’s paper of record.

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

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

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

Forsyth County’s largest circulation newspaper. Est. 1998

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

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Answer Books 40,000 copies distributed quarterly to local real estate agents, doctors, chambers of commerce, visitor’s bureaus as well as personal homes. Each quarter has a different focus including education, relocation, medical and seniors

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