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Milton one of Georgia’s, America’s ‘Safest Cities’ Roswell,Johns Creek, Alpharetta also top list

Alpharetta High students, from left, Megan English, Sylvia Leong and Abby Lloyd won the Road to Safety video contest with their video “Recounting the Crash.” With them is teacher Tracy Misner.

Teens steer Road to Safety Video contest teaches safe driving BY JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Is it any wonder North Fulton schools participate in the annual video competition to raise awareness in student drivers about the need for driver safety? Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teenagers nationwide, claiming 6,000 lives each year. A further 300,000 are injured. That is, one life is lost every 90 minutes. Many of the accidents can be attributed to distractions, speed and general inexperience of the drivers.

Unfortunately, most teenagers have an “it won’t happen to me” mindset. It is this thinking that the Road to Safety video competition hopes to change. Now in its fourth year, the competition pits students from all the high schools in the North Fulton area to create videos highlighting the dangers of driving or promoting safe driving practices. For the first year, there were four videos and six teens taking part. This year, at the Feb. 7 awards ceremony at Milton High School, there were 50 videos from 150 teenage videographers.

For more information and a look at the winning videos, visit www. road2safety.com and click on “videos.” Many of the videos concerned the loss of a loved one due to driving mistakes. “It’s very important the kids do this,” said Lisa Cauley,

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MILTON, Ga. – For the second year in a row, separate independent researchers have named the city of Milton one of the safest cities in Georgia and the United States. Home security experts Safewise ranked Milton third in its list of the 50 Safest Cities in Georgia with populations over 5,000. The company based the ranking on findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Crime in the U.S.” report. Joining Milton in the top 15 were Johns Creek at No. 2, Roswell at No. 12 and Alpharetta at No. 15. Last year, real estate data resource company NeighborhoodScout.com ranked Milton 46th in its list of 100 Safest Cities in the U.S. with popu-

lations over 25,000. NeighborhoodScout.com also used data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program. Milton was one of just three Georgia cities to make the national list. “Once again, this information confirms what our residents have felt for a long time – that they live in one of the safest, most desirable and lowest crime areas in the country,” said Milton Police Chief Deborah Harrell. According to NeighborhoodScout.com, Milton reported just 15 violent crimes and 352 property crimes in 2012. With a population of 34,071, that means residents have just a one in 2,271 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime, far below the state average of one in 264. Additionally, residents have a one in 96 chance of becoming a victim of a property crime, compared to the state average of one in 29.

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Identity theft still leading crime in North Fulton By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Since it’s tax time, the number of people reporting their identities stolen has risen considerably. Victims typically find out when they attempt to file their taxes, only to find someone has already done it and collected the refund. One such scammer, one of the largest caught in Georgia, was recently sentenced to 21 years in prison for scamming more than 15,000 people using stolen identities. From 2010 to January 2013, Bernando O. Davis, 28, of Stockbridge, operated “Davis Tax Service,” a tax preparation business in Clayton County. Davis, working with two others around the country, led thousands of victims to believe that they could apply for “government stimulus payments” or “free government money” from the federal government

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DUI arrests ►► Kyle Davis, 29, of Cohutta

was arrested Feb. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and cellphone violation. ►► David Ryan Frank, 30, of Lawrenceville was arrested Jan. 30 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, failure to maintain lane

by providing their names and Social Security numbers. Davis and his conspirators used toll-free telephone numbers, websites, flyers and radio advertisements to advertise the “stimulus payments” and collected victims’ personal information when they applied for the payments. They also recruited “runners” who promoted the scheme by word of mouth and collected victims’ personal information. No such stimulus program existed. Davis and his coconspirators instead used the victims’ personal information to file fraudulent tax returns that claimed a total of more than $19 million in bogus refunds. On the returns, Davis claimed false income amounts and student credits to generate the bogus tax refunds. In many of the returns, Davis directed the IRS to pay the refund amounts to bank accounts controlled by him or his coconspirators. The victims did not know that Davis had filed tax returns in their names. The scheme affected more than 15,000 victims in virtually every state across the country. and hit and run. ►► Thomas Russell Dobbs, 44, of Duluth was arrested Feb. 5 on Stapleford Lane in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► John Samuel Weathers, 35, of Phoenix, Ariz., was arrested Feb. 7 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Omari Alphonso Anderson, 18, of Breckenridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 8 on Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Chavont Anthony Peters,

20, of Preakness Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Jan. 31

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How can you minimize the chance of becoming a victim? • Don’t carry your Social Security card or any document(s) with your Social Security number on it. • Don’t give a business your SSN just because they ask. Give it only when required. • Protect your financial information. • Check your credit report every 12 months. • Secure personal information in your home. • Protect your personal computers by using firewalls, anti-spam/ virus software, update security patches and change passwords for Internet accounts. • Don’t give personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the Internet unless you have initiated the contact or you are sure you know who you are dealing with.

How do you know if your tax records have been affected? • Usually, an identity thief uses a legitimate taxpayer’s identity to fraudulently file a tax return and claim a refund. Generally, the identity thief will use a stolen SSN to file a forged tax return and attempt to get a fraudulent refund early in the filing season. • You may be unaware that this has happened until you file your return later in the filing season and discover that two returns have been filed using the same SSN. • Be alert to possible identity theft if you receive an IRS notice or letter that states that: • More than one tax return for you was filed. • You have a balance due, refund offset or have had collection actions taken against you for a year you did not file a tax return. • IRS records indicate you received wages from an employer unknown to you.

What to do if your records were affected by identity theft? If you receive a notice from IRS, respond immediately. If you believe someone may have used your SSN fraudulently, please notify IRS immediately by responding to the name and number printed on the notice or letter. You will need to fill out the IRS Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039. *Source: IRS.gov

on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Kenneth Howard Schatten, 56, of Pirkle Ferry Road, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 8 on Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, wanted person and expired registration. ►► Kyle Andrew Williamson, 21, of Sea Lilly Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested Feb. 6 on Timberline Place in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and brake light violation. ►► Ramone Lamont Chisolm, 25, of Huntsville, Ala., was arrested Feb. 5 on Wedgewood Drive in Alpharetta for pos-

session of marijuana, tag light requirement and suspended license. ►► Michael Lee Willis, 19, of Atlanta was arrested Feb. 5 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Earnest Lee Akins Jr., 54, of Herndon, Va., was arrested Feb. 4 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, following too closely and suspended license. ►► Deverayn Armstrong, 24, was arrested Feb. 4 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and pos-

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Good Samaritan burned during snows MILTON, Ga. – A Portside Bend resident who helped friends out during the Feb. 11 winter storms was the victim of robbery after one or both men stole thousands from her. The victim told police she let two male friends stay with her for the duration of the storms – Feb. 11-13. After the men left, she went to the grocery store and discovered $350 cash missing from her purse. She then received a call from another friend who warned her about the men, suspecting them in robbing another’s home. When the victim searched her home, she found all her jewelry missing from her bedroom – a solitaire princess three-quarter carat diamond ring, a triple diamond ring, a single stone ruby ring and a sapphire ring, all valued at $6,500, as well as $5,000 worth of miscellaneous jewelry.

Forged checks hurt business ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Several men allegedly cashed forged checks from an Alpharetta business around Jan. 14. The victim, who owns a business on Hembree Road, reported several checks were cashed on his account from a Ponce de Leon branch. The

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checks were copies of ones that had already been used. The three forged checks totaled $2,495 and were made out to three men.

walk out of the store. He was stopped at the door. The value of the socks was $9.99. Joseph was charged with shoplifting.

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MILTON, Ga. – A domestic dispute led to a Milton man’s arrest Feb. 9 for possession of firearms. Police were called out to a Deer Trail home after complaints came of a loud domestic dispute. The caller told police the man was breaking items in the home and was in possession of several firearms as well. Police came and calmed the couple down. Both allegedly had been drinking. A search of the home for other people turned up five weapons, including two rifles and a shotgun. The man in the home, John K. Bonham, 47, of Deer Trail, Milton, was found to be a convicted felon out of California and thus barred from owning weapons. He was arrested for being a felon in possession of firearms.

MILTON, Ga. – New software allowed the Windward Walmart to discover several employees were stealing from the store using refunds on gift cards. The new software tracked refunds given to gift cards. Loss prevention employees noticed several gift cards were used for multiple refunds. Looking at security footage of when the cards were used,

several employees were found putting refunded monies on gift cards for their own use. One employee was found to have stolen more than $1,000 using the fraud. Another took $310.

3 steal $100s in booze JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Three people ran from a local Kroger store Feb. 6 after they stole $350 worth of alcohol. Employees of the Kroger store at Old Alabama Road said they saw a man and woman select various types

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Two sought in Costco thefts Could be related to multiple crimes By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two men are “persons of interest” after a series of smash and grab robberies at metro-area Costco stores. Alpharetta Police released photos and video footage of two men sought in the Jan. 2 robbery of the Windward Parkway Costco in Alpharetta. Two men in the photos are seen entering the store at 11 a.m. and looking at the jewelry cases. They then leave. At 7:40 p.m., two men police suspect are the same from earlier enter the store and, using a hammer, smash the display cases and place jewels into a bag before fleeing on foot. They fled with several thousand

dollars’ worth of jewelry. “In less than 10 seconds, the crime was over,” said George Gordon, spokesman for Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Investigators found the hammer suspected of use in the crime. Despite the footage and the hammer, there is little to go on. Because of this, police are seeking the public’s help identifying the men. Gordon stressed the men are not suspects yet but “persons of interest.” “Once we identify them, then the investigation moves forward. We will determine if the persons of interest in the photos taken by cameras earlier in the day are the same suspects filmed breaking into

In less than 10 seconds, the crime was over.” GEORGE GORDON Spokesman for Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

the jewelry displays. We need the public to identify these men,” Gordon said. Gordon said police are investigating a similar incident with similar suspects at the Costco store near Cumberland Mall. Police are looking into incidents at other retailers for possible connections as well. Anyone with information can call in a tip at 678-297-6307. Tips can be anonymous.

Alpharetta Police are looking for these two men in relation to a series of smash and grab robberies at Costco stores. These men were in the Windward Costco at 7:40 p.m. Jan. 2.

Price: Washington politics ‘schizophrenic’ Local rep. gives federal update By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Members of the Milton Business Alliance (MBA) were given a Washington, D.C., update Feb. 20 by the local House member, U.S. Rep. Tom Price. The short version is that Washington is a mess. But there are bright points. Price spoke at the MBA meeting held this month at the American Family Care on Ga. 9. “I think your Congress is very representative of the country,” Price said. “We are a very divided country.” Republicans control the House, so they are in charge of legislating. However, Democrats control the Senate and

the White House, meaning Republicans are also the opposition party. This has created a sense of schizophrenia, as he put PRICE it, not just within his party, but within the U.S. Capitol, which has led to gridlock and constant showdowns. “Even though we have been divided in the past, it didn’t mean we didn’t get things done,” he said. “[Now] Congress is not addressing the challenges that need to get done. And those challenges won’t go away.” One such challenge is job growth. “We are not creating jobs,” he said. “We have the lowest adult workforce since World War II.”

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We are at a challenging time right now,” ... “We need better leadership and need to find common ground. We need real solutions that solve real problems.” TOM PRICE U.S. Representative (R-Roswell)

Part of that, Price said, is because the Baby Boomers are retiring in large numbers. But there is more. “It’s not because the government hasn’t been doing enough,” he said. Instead, it’s the opposite. Businesses and workers are not given the right incentives to hire or work. He said the government should step back from controlling and regulating businesses. The U.S. also uses an antiquated tax system – including the highest corporate tax rate in the industrialized world (39 percent). It needs an overhaul. “Our tax system punishes risk and success,” he said. “That makes it difficult to expand a business. We need fundamental tax reform.” Also, federal spending needs to be reined in. Ten percent of the budget is simply interest on the debt, costing $250 billion a year. In 10 years, that number will inflate to $1 trillion a year if nothing is done.

And then there is the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). “A vast amount of people are looking at the ACA and saying, ‘This is not what I thought it would be,’” he said. Price said his party has 160 health care bills that could replace the ACA, however the party cannot agree on which is best. Even if they did, Democrats would not allow any to move forward. Republicans need to find another way that would work for all in the party. “We need an alternative,” he said. Such a bill may be put forward in the spring. “We are at a challenging time right now,” he said. “We need better leadership and need to find common ground. We need real solutions that solve real problems. “Elections will sort this out, I have no doubt,” he said. For more about Price, his views or to contact him, visit his website at tomprice.house. gov.


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WARM presents Founders Award to Gary Wingo ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Windward Association of Retired Men (WARM) presented its annual Founders Award to Gary Wingo for his many years of extraordinary service to the organization and the community. The award was presented Jan. 15 by Paul Barrow, WARM coordinator for the year, at the weekly breakfast meeting of the organization at the Annie’s Italian Kitchen restaurant in Alpharetta. “Gary Wingo has served our organization well for more than 15 years,” said Barrow. “His leadership, enthusiasm and unfailing good humor has enriched the lives of all our members. Gary has initiated or led many of our social and community projects over the years. These include WARM’s support for the annual Windward community July 4 celebration, the organization’s golf activities and annual fishing trips.”

Wingo moved to Windward in 1983 and joined WARM following his retirement in 1997. During his career, he served as a high school distributive education coordinator in Roanoke, Va., as director of management training for Jewel Box Stores Corporation and subsequently as a manufacturer’s representative for Baume and Mercier watch company of Geneva, Switzerland. “Membership in WARM has been an enjoyable part of my retirement,” Wingo said. “Its activities bond people together and help us become more involved in the community. It fills a need after the great responsibilities of a working career when one must transition to a different stage in life. It really is a great group of service-oriented men.” WARM is a voluntary association of current or past residents of Windward who

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Johns Creek High School student Courtney Pulicella claimed second place for her short film “Cut Short.”

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Continued from Page 1 organizer of the program. “The kids are sending a message to other kids, their friends. Whenever there is an accident, the kids think about it for about a week. This keeps it going.” Bill Richardson, of “It won’t happen to me, inc.,” a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to spreading information about

safe driving. “When you get your driver’s license, it’s one of the most important responsibilities in your life,” Richardson said. “You’re not only responsible for yourself and the passengers, but also everyone you pass on the road.” The winning video came from Alpharetta High students Megan English, Sylvia Leong and Abby Lloyd with their video “Recounting the Crash.” Johns Creek High School student Courtney Pulicella

claimed second place for her short film “Cut Short.” Third place winners were Tyler Clack, Alec Vitale, Alex Leveto and Grant Shippel from Alpharetta High School with their video, “My Worst Nightmare.” “What you are doing in putting videos together is putting the message out to your peers,” Cauley told the students. “We are all working toward a goal – to save all of us from getting into an accident.”


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Students to make up at least 1 of 7 lost days Schools may opt to add more instruction time By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com ATLANTA – Students in Fulton County will make up at least one school day lost to inclement weather, but plans for making up any other “snow days” will likely be decided by individual schools based on their unique needs. So far, seven days of school have been missed by students in the Fulton County School System since January. Of

those seven, four were waived by the Fulton Board of Education upon the recommendation of Superintendent Robert Avossa; one will be made up on March 14 and the remaining two will be determined at the local level. A school spokesperson said some schools may opt to add extra minutes to the day in order to cover the curriculum, while others may choose other ways of getting students up to speed if necessary.

The rest of the school year calendar is unaffected by the makeup plans. Spring break remains on schedule for April 7-11 and the last day of school will be May 23. High school graduation dates are not impacted. “We looked to our school leaders, parents and community for their input on how to make up the missed days,” said Avossa. “We know that our schools’ instructional needs are very diverse, and

that a one-size-fits-all approach wasn’t the best option. Some students are doing just fine with the missed days while others might need extra assistance to get back on track, especially those scheduled for Advanced Placement and Endof-Course exams.” In addition to converting March 14 from a teacher workday to an instructional day, district leaders also are exploring ways to provide students with additional academic support before or after school, and by offering digital resources for students to access their curriculum. The CRCT testing window for elementary and middle school students is being pushed back four days, giving

students and teachers five additional days to prepare for the series of tests. The testing window now begins April 22. The CRCTs are the mandatory state tests given in elementary and middle schools that measure how well students are doing in reading, English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. It is the basis for gauging how well a school is doing under state and federal mandates. Last week, the Georgia Board of Education passed a resolution that allows school systems flexibility on how to make up lost classroom days because the days were lost under a state of emergency for weather.

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Resident goes behind the scenes at Disney Hawk Ridge By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com

ROSWELL, Ga. – Disney theme parks are known for their creativity and innovation. It takes a lot to create a living world. Roswell resident and Roswell High School graduate Jonathan Plsek was part of a team who recently were flown out to Disney in California to take part in a design competition. Walt Disney Imagineering holds the annual “Imaginations� competition to gather creative people from throughout the country to pitch ideas to Disney’s creative minds. It also allows the competitors a chance to meet Disney designers and see their processes. Plsek was part of a group of students from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The finalists in the competition were given a fiveday, all-expenses-paid trip to Imagineering’s headquarters in Glendale, Calif., in late January, where they presented their projects to Imagineering executives, met and networked with technical and creative Imagineers, went behind the scenes where Disney magic is created and interviewed for paid internships, culminating in an awards ceremony on Jan. 31.

“It’s my dream to work at Disney,� Plsek said. “When I go to a Disney park, all the cynicism and worry leaves me.� Plsek is a graphic designer. He was approached by the other members of his team at SCAD to create art for their Imaginations concept. For this year’s Imaginations design competition, students from American universities and colleges were given the challenge to select a large and densely populated urban area and design an experience that temporarily or permanently transforms the city for the enjoyment of its citizens and visitors. The experience must take advantage of existing infrastructure, and may be above, below or anywhere in between existing development. “The more I read about it, the more I realized this was a real opportunity to know the industry and the business and someday get involved with the corporation,� he said. Their idea was to set up a vacant stadium – such as Candlestick Park, from which they modeled their idea – and create an interactive storytelling game. Visitors move through rooms solving puzzles to progress. “It’s all about immersing yourself in a story,� he said. “It’s teamwork and family fun.

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Jonathan Plsek, a finalist in Walt Disney Imagineering’s 2014 Imaginations design competition, is congratulated by Mickey Mouse during the awards luncheon held on Friday, Jan. 31. When you reach the inner stadium area, you find a lifesize recreation of Peter Pan’s Neverland. “It was total pie in the sky but if we’re going to dream, we’re going to dream big,� he said. Plsek and his team were finalists but did not make the final cut. They did get to meet and interview professionals at Disney, and came away with some inside thoughts on the company and how the magic is made. “Disney is the biggest entertainment brand in the world,� he said. “The work they do is

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EnAble honors special education teachers Awards luncheon for seven educators By JADE RODGERS jade@northfulton.com

The seven teachers awarded Teacher of the Year, from left, are Sarah Jones of Kennesaw Mountain High School, Dr. Karla Wade, executive director of American International Leadership Institute, Cheryl Horacek of Pope High School, Jim McCaffrey of Roswell High School, Jessica Kasten Roswell High School, Andrea Wheeler of Centennial High School and Kim Mullis of Alpharetta High School.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Saturday, Feb. 1, marked the third annual Special Education Teacher of the Year Award Celebration Luncheon at enAble of Georgia. Seven local teachers gathered to be honored and to learn more about the services enAble offers. Founded in 1979, enAble helps people with developmental disabilities lead fulfilled lives – physically, intellectually and socially. Employees of enAble gathered to expand on their high opinions of the nonprofit and its goals for the future. The enAble employees congregated to thank the special education teachers. As children with developmental disabilities grow, they experience a vital transition period in their early years in which it is very important for them to develop according to their personal needs. Many people mistake this transitional period as a time to coddle or

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Roswell Apple exhibit returns

What: “The Future of Technology” Presented by Roswell NEXT and the Computer Museum of America

Promotes future of technology in North Fulton ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell NEXT, a community-involved nonprofit focused on social, civic and economic topics in Roswell, is partnering with the Computer Museum of America (COMA) to open up the conversation about the future of technology in Roswell. On Feb. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., Roswell NEXT and COMA invite residents to tour the Apple Pop Up Exhibit and to participate in an open dialogue about the technology needs of North Fulton. COMA is in the early stages of planning a North Fulton Technology Center that will be focused on education, training, interaction and collaboration. Following the tours at 6:30 and 7 p.m., there will be a presentation on ideas for the new center and an open dialogue for feedback and comments. North Fulton is establishing a culture of innovation quickly. With many IT and technology-focused companies relocating here, the region must become a destination not only for businesses but also for families, individuals, residents and tourists to visit and learn. The key to maintaining this

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The creators of the Apple Pop Up Museum are, from left, Agneta Mimms, Jannelle Mimms, Lonnie Mimms and curator Thereze Almstrom. mission is through education and collaboration. Technology is not only the way most people communicate, but it also has helped reveal remarkable discoveries, medical advancements and life-changing procedures. The developments have really just begun and North Fulton could lead the way. The IT and innovation fields are rapidly growing and the jobs of the future depend on it. To understand the future of innovation, North Fulton must stay connected to the entire legacy. The Apple Pop-Up Exhibit features educational and interactive tours of artifacts and moments that changed history and paved the way for technology. Besides the tour, COMA is establishing itself as a place

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for all groups and individuals to experience technology; what it is, what it was and what it will be. Through offering programs and educational opportunities including Boy Scout Programs, iPad training, teacher events, festivals, rotating exhibits and private tours, COMA is opening the doors to the future of technology in North Fulton. For more about Roswell NEXT and the Apple Pop Up Exhibit, go online to www. facebook.com/ roswellnext. org. --Jonathan Copsey

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FSA Private School sweeps regional Science Olympiad tournament ALPHARETTA, Ga. – In a record-breaking performance, Fulton Science Academy Private School Science Olympiad teams took first, second and third places at the Science Olympiad middle school regional tournament held at the University of North Georgia Gainesville campus on Saturday, Feb. 15. FSA sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students won

gold medals in 18 of the 23 events covering earth science, biology, chemistry, physics and engineering. The 41 team members won a total of 107 medals. “Our students worked incredibly hard preparing for this tournament,” said head coaches Pam Walsh and Gloria Stathos. “We started in August. Each event meets at least an hour a week after school or on weekends, and each student

participates in three to six events. A lot of our parents help out as well, so it’s a big commitment for the entire family.” The school now qualifies to send one team of 15 students to the state tournament to be held March 22 at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta. “Under Science Olympiad rules, only one team from each

school can advance to state,” said Walsh. Events in which the school did particularly well include Boomilever (a balsa building and engineering event), Disease Detectives (epidemiology), Dynamic Planet (glaciers and climate change), Entomology (insects), Experimental Design, Helicopters, Road Scholar (map interpretation), Rotor Egg Drop (a balsa building and engineer-

ing event) and Sounds of Music (physics of sound and instrument construction). The team will now focus on the finer details in preparing for the state tournament. “Our goal is to qualify for the national tournament by placing first or second at state,” said Stathos. “Georgia has some really strong teams, and every year the competition gets tougher.”

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Butler University INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Jessica Williams of Suwanee recently danced in Butler Ballet’s 31st annual production of “The Nutcracker” in Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University. Butler Ballet’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic featured 112 Butler dancers, plus 33 young dancers from the Indianapolis community, and was accompanied by the Butler Symphony Orchestra.

Harding University SEARCY, Ark. – Suwanee resident Victoria Sams, a social work major at Harding University, was inducted into the university’s Alpha Chi Honor Society Nov. 17, 2013. The society recognizes the academic excellence of college students nationwide. To be selected for induction, students must be in the top 10 percent of their class. Alpha Chi encourages high standards and acknowledges the scholarship of these students.

VA Commonwealth University RICHMOND, Va. – The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi announced that Alexis Collins of Roswell was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Collins is pursuing a degree in dance at Virginia Commonwealth University. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership.

Johnson and Wales University PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Anna Federspiel of Milton, a freshman at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2013 semester. Federspiel is enrolled in the Hospitality College at JWU.

University of Virginia CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Fellowship Christian School graduate Emily Sonnett helped the University of Virginia women’s soccer team reach the NCAA Division I Championship College Cup Tournament for

the first time since 1991. The sophomore defender was also among four Virginia players named to the First Team of the All-Southeast squad by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Sonnett, who graduated from FCS in Roswell in 2012, ranked eighth on the Lady Cavaliers with nine points (two goals, five assists).

University of Hartford WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Sherry-Ann Nelson of Suwanee graduated from the University of Hartford during fall commencement on Dec. 8, 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Westminster School SIMSBURY, Conn. – Lauren Boures of Johns Creek, a junior at Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn., earned honors for the fall 2013 academic term.

University of Alabama TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alexis Lanning, a telecommunications and film major from Johns Creek, was named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at the University of Alabama. Lanning was also inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Eligibility for both is based on a grade point average of 3.5 or greater.

Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Christopher J. Davis of Milton received Dean’s List honors during the spring 2013 semester at Georgia Southern University. Davis is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration and information systems. The 2011 graduate of Alpharetta High School plans to graduate from Georgia Southern in 2015.

Tennessee Wesleyan College ATHENS, Tenn. – Tennessee Wesleyan College has proudly accepted new students for enrollment for the upcoming academic year and welcomes Christopher Mokros of Roswell as a new TWC Bulldog.

Ashland University ASHLAND, Ohio – Kelly Rodgers of Roswell received a master’s degree in American history and government from Ashland University at the win-

northfulton.com | Milton Herald | February 26, 2014 | 13 ter commencement ceremony on Dec. 14.

Randolph-Macon Academy FRONT ROYAL, Va. – Kevin C. Slaton, a senior at RandolphMacon Academy, has received the Coaches’ Award in varsity football for the 2013 fall sports season. He was also named to the Patriot Football Conference First Team for running back and defensive back. He is the son of Karen Slaton-Dixon of Suwanee.

Wheaton College WHEATON, Ill. – Wheaton College student Kimberly Snooks recently performed in “Before the Marvel,” the 2013 Christmas Festival presented by the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. Snooks, a junior from Alpharetta, played cello with the symphony orchestra.

University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Zachary Lavender of Alpharetta graduated with high honors and a bachelor’s degree in music from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan. Lavender majored in music composition and will begin pursuing a graduate degree in 2014.


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still in it’s infancy. Her options were to go into a nursing home or be institutionalized. Neither option appealed to her family, who decided to start Bickford Assisted Living to care for her and those like her. “We just wanted to care for our family,” Eby said. Bickford of Alpharetta is the third location for the chain, which already has sites in Buckhead and Marietta, and more than 40 more scattered throughout the country serving the aging community. “We find areas what are underserved and have a need. It was a need that brought us here,” Eby said. According to the 2010 Census numbers, 7.4 percent of Alpharetta’s population is over 65. Nearby cities show about the same numbers -- Johns Creek is 6.7 percent, Roswell is 10.4 percent and Milton is 6.3 percent. With an aging population, senior living homes are needed more and more. Georgia as a whole has more than

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Business Association (ABA) has announced the election of new board members and officers for 2014. At the recent planning session of ABA, the board elected Janet Rodgers, chief executive officer of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, as the 2014-2015 president. In addition, Danny Broadway, MBA/partner at Yepser Internet Strategy, was elected 2014 vice president, and Buddy Gash, owner of Gallery 35, is the new 2014 secretary/treasurer. The board also welcomed the following new directors to serve three-year terms for the associa-

tion: Chris Sedgwick, owner of Pure Taqueria, Dave Filipowicz, owner of Smokejack, and Steve Manley, president of Manley Land Design. These directors join current board members Alyx Korner, owner of Alex and Sis, Carol AndersonWood of C. Anderson-Wood and Richard Debban, owner of RJD Architect LLC. “I am excited about being a part of this awesome and professional team of ABA Board members. Everyone on the board works hard to ensure there are a variety of opportunities for its members to get to know one another and to do business together,” said Rodgers.


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State Farm to create 3,000 jobs ATLANTA — State Farm announced it will build a campus to house 8,000 employees, including 3,000 new positions for Georgia. The project will occupy 17 acres owned and developed by KDC Real Estate Development & Investments and leased to State Farm, just West of Perimeter Mall, adjacent to the Dunwoody MARTA station. The project will break ground this summer on four acres, with the remaining build-out over the next decade. The development plan includes 2.2 million square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space and a 200 room hotel.

Home Depot to hire 1,200 for spring ATLANTA — Home Depot, the Atlanta-based home improvement giant announced that it will hire about 80,000 temporary workers nationwide in anticipation of its big spring season, the busiest time of year for the company. About 1,200 of the new hires will be in the metro area, Stephen Holmes, a company spokesman told the AJC. Some of the jobs will transition to permanent employment. Spring is busiest time because that’s when consumers do most yard work and indoor projects. To apply, visit www.careers.homedepot.com.

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Jarvis promoted to Renasant Bank branch manager ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Renasant Georgia announced that Cathy Jarvis will serve as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Midway Branch located at 5395 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta. Jarvis has 20 years of banking experience in the North Fulton and Forsyth Counties. For more, call 877-367-5371.

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Ohnstad joins Johns Creek Wealth Management JOHNS CREEK, Ga.—Johns Creek Wealth Management announced the addition of Melinda Ohnstad as Office Administrator to its team.

Ohnstad brings about 25 years of experience in the banking and mortgage industries. Johns Creek Wealth Management is a comprehensive financial planning firm offering clients investment management, retirement planning, tax planning and tax preparation services. For more information, visit www.johnscreekwealthmanagment. com.

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Exide Technologies recognized as top John Deere supplier MILTON, Ga.—Exide Technologies earned recognition as a 2013 partner-level supplier in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. As a supplier of lead-acid starting batteries for John Deere heavy-duty equipment, Exide was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Exide’s global corporate headquarters are located at 13000 Deerfield Parkway in Milton.

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Gwinnett Tech, Georgia Tech partner for educational series ATLANTA— Gwinnett Tech and Georgia Tech are partnering to present “Understanding Your Environmental Footprint,” a luncheon event in the Manufacturing Growth Education Series. The event will be held March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Busbee Center on the campus of Gwinnett Tech, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. The cost is $15 and includes lunch, networking, presentation and a case study. Sandra Enciso, project manager for the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Georgia Tech, will be the speaker. Enciso specializes in helping organizations achieve their environmental and sustainability goals. The meeting will educate attendees on how to estimate their company’s environmental footprint as well as plan and allocate resources more efficiently. The educational series takes place quarterly at Gwinnett Tech’s Busbee Center and delivers tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia’s manufacturers. Registration information is available at: tinyurl.

ATLANTA—Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced that its primary academic partner, the Department of Pediatrics in Emory University School of Medicine, was ranked fifth in the 2013 National Institutes of Health (NIH) rankings for pediatrics according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The NIH is the largest source of funding for medical research in the world, granting more than 80 percent of its budget to researchers in more than 2,500 universities, hospitals and research institutions around the world. The nearly $27 million in total NIH grants will help Children’s and Emory researchers continue their revolutionary efforts to develop new treatments or cures for diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, cancer, epilepsy, diabetes and autism.

Roswell resident starts health, wellness website ROSWELL, Ga.—Carissa R. Boles, a Roswell resident, launched her health-focused website, InsideNuggets.com Styled in a “Drudge Report” fashion, the site links users to independent third party blogs and websites, providing wellness news from around the world. InsideNuggets.com provides gardening news, doit-yourself remedies and yoga tips. The focus of the site rests on wellness and health. For more information on InsideNuggets.com, email info@insidenuggets.com.

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Sawnee EMC debuts ‘winter energy efficiency’ video CUMMING, Ga. — The recent winter weather has been brutal, so now more than ever, is the time for residents to be thinking about their power bill and overdue energy efficiency improvements they may have been putting off. Electricity customers shouldn’t wait until they get a high bill in the mail before they get motivated to do something about electricity usage. With this in mind, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation recently published a short, two-minute “how to” video to help its members get focused on winter energy efficiency. The video was emailed to about 80,000 Sawnee members. The energy conservation tips aim to increase the comfort level within a home or business, but they can also help keep energy bills low throughout the year. “The U.S. Department of Energy suggests that on average, about 54 percent of a home’s annual energy usage relates to their method of heating and cooling,” said Blake House, vice president of Sawnee’s member services. “We are constantly reminding our members to use electricity wisely, especially in extreme weather, and to always be conscious of how much energy they are using each day.”

Sawnee suggests that its members set their thermostat to 68 degrees or lower in the winter to keep their heating cost as low as possible. They also recommend all air conditioning systems be serviced annually by a professional and that the HVAC filters be checked monthly to make sure the system is operating at its peak efficiency. Finally, Sawnee recommends that the duct system be checked regularly for leaks, tears and to ensure that the duct connections have not come loose. One common mistake that energy experts encounter is when the homeowner’s furniture and/ or drapes are blocking the air flow from the vents, or when vents are closed off all together. All vents, both supply and return, should be left open and flowing, no matter where they are located. Adding extra insulation in the attic, especially if it has not been done in the last 10 years, will keep homes warm in winter and cool in summer. Sawnee EMC offers a rebate of up to $200 for qualifying attic installa-

Earn more money when you sell your home Wow, that headline sounds like a cheesy sales pitch you might hear on the radio. But the reality is that many people end up taking less for their home than they should. A great deal less in some cases. You see, there is your original list price - the price at which your home hits the market. Then there is your list price - the price your home is listed at when you go under contract. And finally, your sales price. When you look at the sales price to original list price ratio for homes sold with a price change and compare them to homes sold without a price change you find that homes sell for a higher percentage of asking price without a price change. In other words, if they go on the market at the right price; the sales price ratio will be higher. A little over half of home sellers in North Fulton last year earned on average 7.3% less than the rest of the market. It’s a larger spread for home sellers in Forsyth County. Last year, on average, 69% of sellers in Forsyth County sold their homes for 16.5% less than the rest of the market.

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To put this in terms of dollars; the average sales price in North Fulton is approximately $400,000. So more than half of sellers potentially gave up $29,200 on average. In Forsyth County the average sales price for a single-family home is approximately $263,000 which means most sellers gave up on average $43,395. It reminds me of that commercial. When you list your home too high, it takes longer to sell your home. When it takes longer to sell your home, you end up dropping your price. When you end up dropping your price, you lose $43,000. Don’t lose $43,000, list your home at the right price.

tion upgrades to help defray some of the cost. Contact member services for more details. Sawnee EMC also offers for its staff to come out to residents’ homes “free of charge” to give personalized energy suggestions tailored for each unique situation. The new “how to” energy video can be found at www.sawnee.com or by searching “Sawnee EMC Energy Efficiency” on YouTube. Visit www.sawnee.com or call their customer care center at 770-887-2363 for more information. —Aldo Nahed

Competing on value vs. price How is your small business gaining a competitive advantage? Are you competing based on the price of your product or service? Or, are you competing based on the value you provide your customers? If you’ve got a lot of competitors and are continually lowering your prices to remain competitive, competing based on value can get you more business. It doesn’t matter if you offer a commodity product or service, or if you have something unique; competing based upon value can differentiate your small business from everyone else. An important first step in establishing what “value” you need to provide is to ask your customers. In many cases you’ll find that the reason they buy is not about the product, service or even the price, but the service that you provide. Nothing compares to putting the customer first. Many well-known brands, such as Starbucks, compete on value.

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FLAMENCO GUITARISTS ROMAN STREET

Roman Street is an internationally trained instrumental band specializing in improvisational fusion of classical, gypsy and contemporary jazz, latin, funk and nuevo flamenco. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 1. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com for ticket info.

ART » SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION

Pastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org.

‘THE BOLD AND THE ELEGANT’

Das Gallery Fine Art is holding its public opening for “The Bold and the Elegant” exhibit, featuring the mystical and vibrant collection by Joanne Rafferty. The show also includes captivating Georgia landscapes by John Torina; the eclectic mixed media works of Kevin Foltz; the prismatic wood abstractions of Dan Strothers; the improvisational abstracts of Ben Henderson; and intricate sculptures by Hung Nguyen. Noon – 9

p.m. March 1 at 2225 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 400, Alpharetta. Please call 678-995-3463 or visit dasgalleryfineart.com.

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CALENDAR tale of an elderly scholar, dissatisfied with life, who makes a deal with the devil in exchange for magical powers. Show times vary. March 8, 11, 14 and 16. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.

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of proceeds go to the FHCRC. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at 555 South Atlanta Street, Roswell. Please call 404-826-5862 or visit getinvolved.fhcrc.org.

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Presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts, “Weather Rocks!” is a show for children 4 and older all about the weather. From a newsroom in the clouds, five energetic meteorologists rock out with tunes about rain, snow, hurricanes, sunshine and more. Show times vary. Through March 23. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please visit puppet.org for tickets.

‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’ AT THE DANCING GOAT THEATRE

Set in the early 1900s, on Prince Edward Island off the coast of Nova Scotia in Canada. The story depicts life of Edwardian times, and tells the story of Anne and her move to Green Gables. The story has all the elements of life: youth, age, families, joy, sorrow, hope, disappointment, love and rivalry. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 1 – 8. 10700 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek. Please call 770-772-0762 or visit performingartsnorth.org.

‘ON GOLDEN POND’

Presented by the awardwinning Gypsy Theatre Company, “On Golden Pond” tells the story of an elderly couple returning to their summer home for the 48th year and their experiences there. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Through March 9. Please visit playhousecumming.com for ticket information.

ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW

Hosted by the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and the Orchid Society, this show will feature hundreds of orchids on display and for sale, as well as educational seminars. A great event for anyone with a green thumb and an affinity for flowers. Free with garden admission. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 7 – 9. 1345 Piedmont Ave. Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit atlantabotanicalgarden. org.

The Atlanta Opera presents “Faust,” an operatic telling of the classic German legend. Sung in French with projected English translation, “Faust” tells the

High Heels and High Times is the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties' largest fundraiser. Now in its sixth year, it is an afternoon of fashion shows for girls in 5th to 8th grade, raffles, food and shopping with some of our favorite vendors. 2 p.m. March 9. 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. Please call 770923-1775 or visit jlgnf.org.

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Chattahoochee High School presents their spring musical, the timeless classic, “Grease,” based on the 1978 film. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. March 6 – 9. 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Please call 770-521-7600 or email hoochtickets@gmail.com for ticket info.

GEORGIA AQUARIUM PIRATE AND PRINCESS DAY

Pirate and Princess Day at the Georgia Aquarium will feature a day of fun activities for all ages. Kids 12 and under dressed as pirates or princesses will receive free admission with each paying adult. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 8. 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. Please call 404-581-4000 or visit georgiaaquarium.org.

GEORGIA DAFFODIL SOCIETY AT CNC

The Chattahoochee Nature Center will bask in the gold, yellow, white and pink glow of hundreds of daffodils for the American Daffodil Society Southeast Regional Daffodil Show, co-sponsored by the Georgia Daffodil Society and North Georgia Council of Flower Show Judges. Spreading the joy of growing daffodils and educating the public has been the core of the Society’s mission since its founding in 1954. Noon – 5 p.m. March 8. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-609-8010 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.

TREY WRIGHT TRIO SHAMROCKIN' FOR A CURE

For its sixth year, Shamrockin’ for a Cure returns to Alpharetta to rock the night with great food, amazing bands, and dancing at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Come eat, drink and help cure Cystic Fibrosis. The exciting live and silent auctions will be packed with something for everyone, including trips, dining, adventure, jewelry, gift certificates and a raffle for the Triumph motorcycle. 7 – 11 p.m. March 8. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit shamrockinforacure.com for tickets.

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A karaoke fundraiser for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Collecting donations in support of a local mountain climber, climbing Mount Shasta, Calif., as part of the Fred Hutchinson 2014 climb team for breast cancer research. 100 percent

The Evening of Hope Gala, hosted by the American Cancer Society is an event to honor local cancer survivors, and to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. Silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing, and other elegant activities provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for sponsors, guests, supporters and volunteers. 6 p.m. March 8. Country Club of the South, 9365 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek. Please visit ascevents.org for tickets.

Trey Wright is coming to the Velvet Note with his jazz group, who are six-time winners of “Best Jazz Band” at the Flagpole Athens Music Awards. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.

JLA SHAMROCK 'N ROLL ROAD RACE 5K/10K

The Junior League of Atlanta's Annual Shamrock 'N Roll Race hits the streets of Atlantic Station. This is the 10th year for the race with a 5k, 10k, and even a tot-trot. 8 a.m. Noon. March 9. 1380 Atlantic Drive Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404261-7799 or visit jlatlanta.org.

LIVE ART AUCTION AT SEDGWICK GALLERY A live auction and wine tasting hosted by the Sedgwick Gallery at the Skelton-Teasly House. Bid on a variety of paintings and other art while enjoying wonderful wines. 7 p.m. Feb. 28. 61 Roswell Street, Alpharetta. Please call 404-2819998 or visit sedgwickgallery.com.


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The Road Ahead: Planning For Retirement Pointers and Programs To Help Make The Most of the Golden Years (NAPS)—If you or someone you love is among the 13 percent of Americans over 65—or soon will be—there are a number of things that may pay to know when it comes to retirement planning. What You Should Know According to the U.S. Census Bureau, persons reaching age 65 have an average life expectancy of an additional 18.6 years, meaning retirement could last for decades. To make the most of your retirement years, careful and strategic planning is critical. There will be many decisions to make, including whether you need to make lifestyle changes, whether you want to continue working, what goals and priorities you have, sources of income and benefits, and how you want to spend your time. Often times, it can be helpful to consult with a financial services professional to make these decisions—and maybe, the place that you work. 6 Decisions to Consider Financial professionals say it’s important for your financial plan to include products that provide lifetime income. Six key planning elements to think about before retiring include: • Decide how you want to structure your retirement savings. If you are married you may wish to consolidate accounts, while others will choose to keep accounts separate. • Communicate openly with your significant other and talk through your financial differences. Set goals and spending budgets so you are in agreement about how to spend during retirement. • Learn about your pension and what rules apply to your pension and retirement savings. • Establish a Social Security game plan. Work through the numbers and decide if it’s more beneficial to draw those benefits through your spouse’s working years or your own. • Consider age when purchasing financial protection products. Is one spouse significantly older? • Seek legal counsel about all your estate planning options. Wills, living wills, trusts and powers of attorney are all legal means of ensuring your wishes are carried out. It is also important to update all these documents any time there is a change in your marital status or family structure. Helpful Resources An easy, but often overlooked resource in retirement planning is your current employer and the resources it offers. Through the workplace, many Americans can take advantage of a program that provides an opportunity for personalized guidance. For example, one St. Louis woman never knew she’d be an entrepreneur in retirement

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City of Milton Notice of Public Hearing Variances

Request for Bid WEBB ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS BID NUMBER 14-PW2 Sealed Bid Due Date: March 21, 2014 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 (WEBB ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS) is posted on the following websites: http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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Public Hearing:

Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, March 18, 2014 7:00 P.M.

Location:

City of Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg 100 Suite E Milton, Georgia 30004-6119 678-242-2500

Consideration of Primary Variances a. V13-014, 980 Mayfield Road, The Lakes at Mayfield, Planners and Engineers, Kristy Tran, WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT Request(s): • To eliminate the 50 stream/lake buffer • To eliminate the 75 foot impervious setback (Section 20-425,a,i-ii) b. V14-001, SW Corner of Hopewell Road and Cogburn Road, Greg Runner WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT Request(s): • To allow a building to be located more than 20 feet from the edge of the landscape strip or easement, as shown on the submitted site plan (Section 4-1145,3,a) c. V14-002, 14735/14737 Wood Road, Phoebe Loughrey Request(s): • To allow a barn to encroach into the 50’ stream buffer (Section 20-425) • To allow a barn to encroach into the 75’ impervious setback (Section 20-425) • To allow a barn to encroach into the rear yard (Section 64-416,i) • To allow a shaving shed to encroach into the side yard (Section 64-416,i) • To allow a building holding animals (a barn) to be closer than 100’ from the side and rear property lines (Section 64-415,a) d. V14-003, 1720 Highgrove Club Drive, Joseph Couch Request(s): • To allow a garage to encroach into the side setback (Section 64-416,2,i) e. V14-004, 16405 Laconia Lane, Alec Rickenbaker Request(s): • To reduce the front yard setback from 60 feet to 30 feet (Section 64-416,b) f. V14-005, 16397 Waxmyrtle Road, Blue Valley, Request(s): • To allow neighborhood tennis courts to be located less than 100 feet from a residential property line (Section 64-1602,3) • To allow reduction in parking spaces by one space (Section 64, 1410) Consideration of Appeals g. V13-011, Owens Lake Road, Six Hills, Phase IV, Six Maples LLC, Douglas Dillard Request(s): • To appeal pursuant to Section 64-1889 the Community Development Director’s October 4, 2013 denial of a concept plan for Six Hill Phase IV, dated May 15, 2012, per Director’s conclusion that the site plan contains a new street closer than 50 feet from a property line adjoining residentially zoned property (Section 64-239)

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. wanted to know what – If you ever looked like with every Atlanta’s roads on them, Tuesday, resident driving Jan. 28 should give a glimpse. Schools, businesses and governments all shut same time, turning down about the workers out onto the streets at the same time. Variously called “Snowmageddo n,” “Snowpocalypse,” or “SnOMG,” local governments were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of motorists on the road and the worsening conditions throughout the day. A would normally take commute that 20 minutes turned into a 10-, 14- or 20-hour drive. Alpharetta had 50 Department employeesPublic Works begin salting the roads as the snow began on Tuesday, said Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz. Over the course of Tuesday and the following day, Sewczwicz said hundreds of tons of sand and salt were put down by workers working 12-hour shifts. Unfortunately, as traffic grew, so did Above, in Milton, the problems. Hopewell was like so many others Road “We had all our trucks – clogged ready to go,” with traffic and abandoned he said. “Our problem vehicles. is we couldn’t get anywhere once we treated The worst intersectionsit once.” and bridges day were hit first, however, as the salt trucks with the slugbegan using gish lines of traffi police cruisers as c, the salt trucks escorts to move could not get to the traffic aside. hot nor could they return spots quickly; Conditions became treated. The trucks to those already cal police departments so bad, lobecame as stuck refused to as help stranded the traffic. motorists or come to It’s a problem a frustrated fender-benders. wicz said was unavoidable. Sewcz“People didn’t know where to “When cars are backed turn,” said Lisa Holland, up and with the you cannot get your Roswell Police Department. vehicles there to treat roads again,” 911 call centers were he busy with people are stopped said, “and where endless calls for help in and you get ice. There’s snow and rain, “We had to save our police. nothing we can do resources with that. We were for the most serious frustrated. Because calls,” Holland of the saturation said. “In 30 years, of traffic, we couldn’t I’ve do more.” anything like this.” never seen A solution showed itself later in the

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DEATH NOTICES George Adams, 66, of Atlanta, passed away February 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. M.C. Adkins, 87, of Forsyth County, passed away February 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Willette Everett Amick, 88, of Cumming, passed away February 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Walter Amos, of Woodstock, passed away February 16, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rosemarie Benedict, 67, of Roswell, passed away February 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Randy Allen Bobo, 53, of Cumming, passed away February 15, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Gloria Louise Bousquet, 89, of Gainesville, passed away February 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Melba Huskey Mansell, 81, of Marietta, passed away February 14, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Paul Elder, 82, of Roswell, passed away February 11, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Donald Moll, 88, of Roswell, passed away February 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Bruce Edward Ellis, 57, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Glenn R. Pearson, 72, of Roswell, passed away February 12, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Gerald Farnham, 69, of Canton, passed away February 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Virginia Gould, 92, of Gainesville, passed away February 16, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

James Roszyk, 24, of Alpharetta, passed away February 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

William Haynes, 82, of Roswell, passed away February 9, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Judith Schmid, 76, of Roswell, passed away February 15, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Patricia Heyne, 90, of Roswell, passed away February 5, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Richard Frank Schuler, 84, of Cumming, passed away February 16, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Sally Brant, 82, of Roswell, passed away February 16, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Nancy Horning, 78, of Roswell, passed away January 26, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Crafton Brooks, 63, of Cumming, passed away February 14, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Justin King, 26, of Roswell, passed away February 3, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Paul Edwin Cagle, 90, of Cumming, passed away February 16, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Robert Callahan, 84, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. James Cooper, 68, of Marietta, passed away January 9, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Mark Dodita, 2 months, of Alpharetta, passed away February 12, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Henry Delcamp Dolive, Sr., 99, of Roswell, passed away February 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Dr. Charles Wesley Drake, 99, of Milton, passed away February 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Waymon T. Knight, Jr., 85, of Marietta, passed away February 15, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Edmond Knowles, 87, of Roswell, passed away February 6, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Thomas Eldon Long, 49, of Lumpkin County, passed away February 10, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Robert Potter Lunsford, 85, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2014. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

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