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Fulton commissioners choose new county manager Atlanta corporate exec Richard Anderson tapped to provide new leadership By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has announced a respected Atlanta executive as its “single finalist” for the position of county manager, ending – at least for now – a tortuous vacuum at the top. Richard “Dick” Anderson had a long executive career with BellSouth/AT&T before taking the position of chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve System. He was later appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue as executive director of the Regional Transportation Authority. Anderson arrives at a trying time for the county. The announcement came on the heels of the dismissal of interim County Manager Patrick O’Connor last week, who had also been the county finance director. Since 2012 with the resignation of County Manager Zack Williams, Anderson will make the fifth person to hold the job either as permanent or interim county manager. That is not counting the appointment last Thursday of Sharon Whitmore as the latest interim county manager. Whitmore had been interim finance director, taking over for O’Connor in that department. O’Connor had served as acting county manager since the firing of his predecessor

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Dwight Ferrell last October. At a meeting of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (unincorporated South Fulton), EAVES O’Connor made some remarks that were dismissive of the Fulton Commission and Ferrell’s leadership. Those comments had been recorded, and when aired on the television news, it cost O’Connor his job. Officially, he is suspended and on leave of absence. Anderson’s presumptive appointment has the commissioners almost giddy with the new hire. Chairman John Eaves used the word “ecstatic” about the hire. “What I like about [Anderson] is he is extremely experienced with strong, solid credentials from Bell South to the Federal Reserve. He also brings strong personal relationships

[Anderson] genuinely wants to use his private experience within the public arena. The timing could not have been better. We have been looking for someone of Dick’s caliber.” JOHN EAVES Fulton Commissioner

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We’ve been needing some permanency in that role for quite some time. Obviously the past three years have been pretty tough. It has had an impact on the rest of the organization.” BOB ELLIS Fulton Commissioner

to the table, having served as president of the Metro Chamber of Commerce,” Eaves said. “He genuinely wants to use his private experience within the public arena,” he said. “The timing could not have been better. We have been looking for someone of Dick’s caliber.” The hire brings instant credibility to the county, he said. This should maintain the momentum the commission began with the new year when it passed a balanced budget with no tax increase. Eaves called the newly redistricted board “more collegial” and willing to work together. Commissioner Bob Ellis of Roswell said Anderson was presented as a “talented candidate and a unique opportunity” for the position. “And to be a Fulton County resident is even better,” Ellis said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to get him as our top exec. He’s the real deal.” The commissioners know Anderson was not so much looking for a job as offering his talents as community service. “We’ve been needing some permanency in that role for quite some time. Obviously the past three years have been pretty tough. It has had an impact on the rest of the organization,” Ellis said. Several top staff positions have been “sitting in limbo” due to the lack of stability at the top spot. Eaves said there is a reason for the logjam of unfilled department head positions. “We wanted to wait until we had a county manager in place and have a part in building his team. We could have filled positions, but that may not

I am looking forward to working with him as we move toward financial stability. With the blend of experience he has, the contacts he has are a plus. He has a deep background in bringing coalitions together.” LIZ HAUSMANN Fulton Commissioner

have necessarily been good for the development of a team that is usually expected when a top exec comes into an organization,” Eaves said. Commissioner Liz Hausmann, representing Johns Creek, said they interviewed several candidates locally before entertaining a national search, and Anderson was “far and away” the best candidate – so much so the board tendered him an offer. Hausmann cited his experience, both in the corporate world and government agency experience that makes him an outstanding candidate. And it is a big plus that he is a Fulton resident. “I am looking forward to working with him as we move toward financial stability,” Hausmann said. “With the blend of experience he has, the contacts he has are a plus. He has a deep background in bringing coalitions together.” Anderson at this point in his career was not necessarily looking for a new job. “He is technically retired, but he told me he feels like he has good years left and was looking for a challenge. I think leading Fulton County would fill that bill,” Hausmann said. One of the first orders of business Anderson will face is filling the vacuum at the top. There are many department head and other positions that are operating with interim personnel leading them. Eaves estimated about 10 interim positions have been

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Residents voice opinions for new park City wants input for river site

There is one more public meeting about the proposed new city park on the Chattahoochee River. It will be held March 3 at the East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.roswellgov.com.

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The first of two public meetings was held Feb. 19 to determine what should go in the city’s new parkland along the Chattahoochee River. In a packed-room meeting, members of the public voiced their preferences for the small parcel of land located between Don White Park and Riverside Park on the former site of the Ace Sand Company. “You have the very best stretch of water in all of metro Atlanta,” said Mack Cain, a project planner with Jacobs Engineering, the company tasked with developing a master plan for the site. “We want you to tell us what you want on that site.” Construction would be difficult. Much of the site sits on a 100-year flood plain and within boundaries and buffers of the river that prohibit any construction. That said, Cain said this was an “opportunity” that rarely comes along. A flat gravel pad covers much of

the land from the road to the banks of the river. It was used by the sand company. Because it already exists and predates many of the regulations on the site, the city can build whatever it wants there. “We don’t want to tell you what should go there,” Cain said. Rather, the consultants wanted to hear what the residents wanted. Ideas from the meeting were varied. The options range from putting in water features or sports and recreational sites to keeping the site as-is, as a historic site and to help with dredging

The land for the new Roswell city park sits along the Chattahoochee River between Don White Park and Riverside Park. the river. A boat launch, beach access or park amenities were suggested. Restaurants, both fancy and cheap, were also proposed along with simply putting more parking there for those who use the river. The consultants with Jacobs Engineering said anything

could go there, however the mayor has voiced an opinion that activities related to the river should take precedence. A parking lot can go anywhere, but a boat launch would only be able to go along the river, the reasoning goes. At the end of the public hearing process, the consul-

tants will create a master plan of what should go there. There are no set plans or money to build at the site. A second meeting will take place in east Roswell March 3 at the East Roswell Recreation Center. For more information or to submit ideas online, go to www.roswellgov.com.

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Winter blues remind us why we’re here Ice, snow, bitter cold wind whipping around my legs – these are the reasons this true Son of the South will never leave home. Last week was a reminder why I never want to get farther north than Cumming in December, January or February. All week, the news has been showing the same scenes from New York and Boston. Snow on the streets piled higher than your head. The news is full of endless video footage of cars sliding around on icy roads as if trapped in some giant pinball machine. I just shake my head. Life is too short to shovel snow. Yes, in the South it gets hot. Really hot. But you can deal with that. You can still walk on a white sandy beach barefoot and let the waves lap at you. You can lie in a hammock swinging gently in the breeze. Look at all the pleasant ways there are to cool off. You can go rafting in the Chattahoochee and be refreshed. Lie beside the pool with something cool and frosty in the cooler. Sit in the shade as the sun retires below the skyline. What can you do for the cold? Bundle up. Turn yourself into a walking mummy. How romantic is that? There’s a reason you never see a model waltzing down the runway in the latest designer parka. Oh, I’ll grant you winter is great weather for hot soup and chili. But that is about all. But people get so full of cabin fever they go out and do the craziest things. For instance, they ski on the mountains. Growing up in South Georgia, I only ever saw skiing behind a boat. These people go up on a mountain just to slide off it. That’s if an avalanche doesn’t get them first. And I never saw anybody break his leg falling off water skis. The thing about when it’s hot, you can get away from it. You just go inside and turn on the AC. Up North, you can’t ever get away from winter. You have to shovel it, drive in it, scrape it off the windshield and sometimes go knock it off the roof. Then you

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Executive Editor hatcher@ appenmediagroup.com get up the next morning and do it all over again. So I’m not surprised when I hear some of the more recent immigrants complaining how we all can’t drive down here, there is no decent transit system down here and a little ice and snow brings everything to a standstill. I just point out a few observations to those grousing about what Southerners can’t do around here. First, most of the “us” around here are not from around here. And we welcome them. They make life great here. But every region has its little quirks and ways of driving (like staying in the fast lane just because they think no one should go faster than they). But when you jumble them all up together, it gets to looking like Daytona out on Ga. 400. Then there’s the notion we can’t drive on ice down here. That’s true. But they can’t drive on ice up north either. No one can. But they try. That’s why we get all those TV news clips of Demolition Derby on the New Jersey Turnpike. We just stay home for a day or two and everything is fine again. Now we could spend $100 million on salt, trucks and manpower every year like they do. But we don’t have to. They have to. We can afford to take two days off and everyone hums along fine. Our northern brethren can’t afford to stay home for January and half of February. Then I ask these newcomers who complain how we drive so badly if they would like to move back where they came from. They all say the same thing: “Never.”

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Mr. Can’t-Fix-It Something magical happens to people when they are confronted with a problem in the home. They grab their toolkit, set out to find and fix the problem, and before you know it, they’ve made the problem much, much worse. I am one of these people. If I attempt to fix, build or install anything that involves tools of any sort, I can guarantee you one thing; something is going to get broken. It’s not that I am a brute or have no attention to detail, I just have a severe and absolute lack of any skills related to anything that involves hammers, screws or saws. It’s good I have never found my way into the construction business. But I apparently forgot my complete ineptitude at mending things and attempted to build a bookshelf. Now, when I say “build,” it should be noted that this bookshelf was one of those that comes in a large box with all the materials you need. All you, the “builder,” need to do is apply a few screws here and a little dab of glue there. After two- and-a-half hours of what would have taken any other person who could even say the word “hammer” 20 minutes, I saw the fruits of my labor. The backing was on backwards, two of the three shelves were upside-down and I had managed to smash the top board into three pieces. It would have come out better if I had decided to light a $20 bill on fire using my still attached leg hair as flint. So obviously I had no success in building a bookshelf, however,

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Appen Intern news@appenmedia group.com I now have a wonderful piece of modern art I’m going to call, “Frustrations in particleboard.” My father, who is perhaps the most skilled person I’ve ever met when it comes to building or mending things, says that handyman skills are acquired. Well, so is the ability to fly an aircraft, but just as you wouldn’t want me flying you to Chicago, you should also never ask me to help you mend something. My fiancée’s mother has attempted to improve my abilities in mending/building things by purchasing me tools for my birthday and this past Christmas. The thought is very nice and I appreciate it very much, but it seems akin to giving a pyromaniac an unlimited supply of lighter fluid; bad things are going to happen. For now that I have the tools to build (read: destroy) things, I know that I will become one of those guys that gets the sudden, uncontrollable urge to set out, grab the toolkit and build something. To the woman whose home I rent, I’ll pay for the damages.

Reflections on a journalism internship Hey there! My name is Adam Barth. I’m a senior at Roswell High School and an intern at Appen Media Group (the guys who publish this paper). I’ve been given the opportunity to write a column on my experience here at Appen, and will be giving updates for the duration of my internship. Roswell High School, along with many other area high schools, gives students the unique opportunity to intern for class credit. Approximately 40 students at Roswell, myself included, have interviewed with and been accepted to intern at businesses and organizations around the Atlanta area. Students choose a career field, and Fulton County facilitates placement. Interns must then interview at their respective sites to practice interviewing skills and to ensure a good fit. I selected journalism as my field of interest. I absolutely love to write, and I feel that interning at a newspaper or magazine will help improve my articulation and finesse as a writer, as well as give me the opportunity to connect with the community. I was placed

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at Appen under Jonathan Copsey and have very quickly been charged with editing, writing and formatting stories for actual publication. In my view, the most notable part of interning at Appen is the fact that the work I do directly influences and aids the production of the newspapers here. I have become a small part of the production team, and it’s cool, frankly, to know that my work is truly meaningful. In the future, I hope to write more articles, publish a special spread and hopefully work with the advertising and management department. Check back later in the season to track my progress.

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Cottage School Glitter Ball goes ‘Back to the Future’

The nominated fifth-graders, in front from left, include Lillian L’Hommedieu, Karmyn Marks, Claire Mulkey and Margaret Wheatley. In back are William Muller, Dylan Barth, Alec Plummer, Clay Butler, Tommy Chritton and Dr. Erika Edwards. Not pictured: Mark Arshavsky

Mountain Park fifth-graders receive leadership recognition ROSWELL, Ga. – Mountain Park Elementary recently nominated nine fifth-graders to represent the school at the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM. Counselor Erika Edwards said the students have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic achievement and character.

The nominees are eligible to attend the National Forum’s summer camp in Washington, D.C. The hands-on workshops at the camp feature CSI problem solving, engineering applications and medical field investigations. — Adam Barth

ROSWELL, Ga. – Look out for flying DeLoreans, as The Cottage School’s annual Glitter Ball goes “Back to the Future” March 14. Guests for the evening will enjoy dinner by awardwinning caterer Talk of the Town and entertainment by ’80s cover band Mighty McFly, as well as live and silent auctions. Chaired by TCS alumna parent and Johns Creek resident Janet Mrozik and assisted by a committee of TCS parents, alumni, board members and friends, the event is expected to sell out. Tickets start at $50 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Founded in 1985, Cottage School serves students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. For information about the school, go to www. cottageschool.org.

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If you go What: The Cottage School Glitter Ball When: Saturday, March 14, 6:30 – 10:30p.m. Where: The Cottage School, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075 More Info: All proceeds benefit tuition assistance for The Cottage School. Tangela McFarlane, associate director of advancement, at 678-250-5108 or tangelam@cottageschool.org

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School Board approves new middle school attendance lines New elementary lines on hold after community objections By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton School Board approved new attendance zones at area middle schools for next school year, but tabled any changes to elementary school boundar-

ies for further evaluation after strong community reaction. Last month, planners with the Fulton School System presented a map for revised middle and elementary school zones, but received pushback from both the community and board members over elementary lines they believe unnecessarily tinker with current lines. Board member Linda Schultz of Roswell questioned the need to adjust lines where none were needed, impacting too many schools and students, and asked Superintendent Robert Avossa to take

another look at the map. “I’m not as pleased where we ended up, and I am asking [Avossa] to take one more look at a couple of issues from a philosophical standpoint,” said Schultz, during the Feb. 19 board meeting. Prior to the board meeting, four people spoke out against the elementary school changes as part of the public comment section of the meeting. Redistricting of schools in North Fulton is necessary with the August opening of a new elementary school in Roswell on Highway 9, along with addi-

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but lines at Mountain Park and Sweet Apple were adjusted as well. Schultz said a map that only affected the overcrowded schools was never presented, and could possibly mean moving the fewest number of students. “Instead, the final proposal creates a chain reaction,” she said. “Students are moved from [school to school]. Sweet Apple and Mountain Park are not overcrowded, so students are shifted in and some are shifted out to keep the enrollment essentially the same.” Schultz acknowledged she had received both support and opposition to the recommended maps, so she refrained from making any changes from the board table; leaving the issue instead with school system staff. Julia Bernath, a board member whose district also covers large parts of Roswell,

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Gwinnett Tech seeks to capitalize on business needs Dean, superintendent give updates By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When the new North Fulton campus of Gwinnett Technical College opens for classes in early January 2016, it will bring with it space for nearly 1,100 students of all ages – from elementary-age children at summer camp to adults looking to further their education. The North Fulton dean for Gwinnett Tech, Jeremy Bennett, said the campus is open to filling whatever needs the North Fulton community demands. “What the community asks for, that is what we are going to do. We want to fill the jobs that are needed,” he said. He made his remarks at the Feb. 19 meeting of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce at the Alpharetta Athletic Club. The key in the school’s offerings, he said, is a need from the business community of North Fulton. “If there is a large enough need, we will develop a program,” Bennett said. He explained how every eye doctor in the state needs

For more about the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, visit them online at alpharettachamber.com. trained ophthalmic technicians, however there is no school in the state offering degrees or training. Except Gwinnett Tech. “If you tell AVOSSA me there will be 60-100 [new] jobs in the next year, I can develop programs for them,” Bennett said. For college students, the course offerings will be business-oriented (such as logistics), information technology, cybercrime, criminal justice and early childhood education. More offerings will be added in the future, as demand dictates. Beyond college-age students and adults, Bennett said the school hopes to appeal to high schoolers and younger students.

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Bianco Primary Care Doctor's Hearing Center offers exceptional hearing care As medical students, husband and wife Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco saw a problem emerging in healthcare. Time after time they heard their physician preceptors tell patients that there was only time to discuss one health concern during appointments. With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day. The practice of medicine has become quantity focused rather than quality focused. Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco want to change this. Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together. This time allows patients the ability to talk with their doctor about health concerns without feeling rushed. They are able to take the time to listen, to develop a personal relationship with their patients and to offer more than just an additional prescription. This caliber of care is delivered within the concierge or subscription model of primary care. In this type of medical practice, patients pay an annual fee that guarantees them more time with their physician. This fee, about the cost of a daily Starbucks coffee, allows the physician to have a smaller patient pool for their practice, giving them the ability to see fewer patients in the day and spend

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So Big Deal, a Little Inflammation By Leslie Gaskill, M.D. Exactly,….. BIG DEAL! Inflammation is not something to take lightly. Let’s put it this way, if you came across a smoldering fire in your house, you wouldn’t just walk away...would you? I suspect that you would consider this an important matter to tend to, because you know that even a small smoldering fire could quickly become a big rip roaring fire that could burn your house down. Your thought process might be something like, “don’t panic, just put the fire out; and put the fire out fast.!” You might even say “Whew, I am glad I caught that fire while it was small, and thank God that I just happened to walk in here and see this.” Yeh, it would be an emotional and financial disaster to lose your home. So what if we were talking about your life? All it takes is ONE fire to cause an event i.e heart attack and stroke. There are many causes of inflammation that can ultimately cause your arteries to be fragile. The arteries can suddenly rupture as plaque pushes through the wall like a volcano. A clot is formed, blocking the flow and BOOM. You have a heart attack or stroke. What causes inflammation? Great question. Stress, bad diet, migraines, autoimmune diseases( like lupus and psoriasis), smoking, cholesterol, insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, PCOS, liver disease, sleep disorders, and, periodontal disease to just name a few. Don’t get a false sense of security if you are a marathon runner, passed your stress test, calcium score, and even have a phenomenal cholesterol profile. Stay tuned to hear more from us and Plaque Busters in the national arena. If you are serious about your

life, and your life is a priority, we can help you before it is too late. We are very experienced in a prevention strategy that works! It is tailored to YOU, your body and your genetics! Right now as spring apDR GASKILL proaches, most of you are wanting to “get the weight off”. We are excited about our new weight loss program and we will personally coach you. If you want to find out your genetic dietary pattern needs (we are all one of six patterns), we can help you learn how to eat for minimizing your risk of developing plaque and to help you lose weight most effectively for a lifetime. Yes, it’s true: we are not all genetically programmed to eat the same way! Out of all of Dr. Gaskill’s patients that have followed & complied with her cardiovascular prevention method for the past 7 1/2 years, none have had a heart attack or stroke! We also utilize functional/naturopathic medicine in addition to traditional Western medicine to successfully treat a large number of illnesses, including chronic fatigue, pulmonary disorders, food and chemical sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, ADD, obesity, migraines, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin disorders, anxiety, depression & insomnia. www.drlesliegaskill.com and www.plaquebusters.net Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., LLC 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste 201 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 770-495-9995

Thank you to Johns Creek and the surrounding communities. It’s been a little over a year since we opened our new location and the community has been very welcoming and interested in our personalized care. It’s so wonderful to experience active citizens who want to know about hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus, dizziness, and balance. Local vendors, physicians, patients, and their families have been a joy to meet and help. We are grateful that their trust in Dr. Andrews’ experience and skill has resulted in many referrals from patients and physicians. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Robin Andrews has helped thousands of your Georgia friends and neighbors hear again. Dr. Andrews continues to have a passion for what he does. His own personal experience with hearing loss helps him empathize and sympathize with the challenges of a hearing loss. He is a board-certified doctor of audiology, or AuD. This means he can help you with more complex hearing problems, which is why so many area doctors refer patients to him. At Doctor’s Hearing Center we strive to help our patients by taking an interest in how their hearing impacts their daily activities. We are independently owned and operated and not part of a chain. We take the necessary time with each patient to

accurately diagnose the problem and educate them about the best course of treatment. We are good listeners and problem-solvers who take a consultative approach to giving you care that is in your best interests, not ours. We’ve been welcomed by many physicians to show them how we can provide expert hearing help to complete the whole health of their patients. The recent research shows how common diseases like diabetes and heart disease can effect hearing. Also, some community organizations have asked us to help educate their patrons on hearing loss and hearing solutions. We hope we will continue to hear,

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AHS Professional of the Year named ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Technology specialist Jeff Macko has been named Alpharetta High School’s 2015 Professional of the Year. Macko has led the installation of AHS’s new projector systems and has created a dedicated lab space for the school’s newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine students. — Joe Parker MACKO

Hearing: Continued from Page 25 “You’re the best Audiologist I’ve ever had.” A married couple admit, “It’s so nice to hear each other.” And a hearing patient say, “I’ve learned so much from you.” We will continue • to be honest and ethical in everything we do • to provide a wide range of the latest hearing instruments and styles from major manufacturers • to offer hearing instruments to suit any budget • to provide most routine cleaning and repair services right here in our convenient Johns Creek location

• to offer the most effective treatment for tinnitus • to be a part of the physicians’ team by providing comprehensive diagnostics. People with hearing loss need to know how important they are in our lives and how much we want to be able to communicate with them. Don’t wait, get a baseline test to know how well you hear. Why not pay us a visit and see for yourself? We want to be your worryfree hearing care solution — for life. Doctor’s Hearing Center 11180 State Bridge Rd Suite 207 Johns Creek, GA 30022 770-676-7208 DoctorsHearing CenterGA.com

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The 1964-65 basketball team from Bailey Johnson, which used to be a public school in what is now Alpharetta. The team went 14-2 to win the state championship. Front row, from left, are Aubrey Manning, Arthur Manning, Leroy (Charles) Grogan, Almond Martin, David Taylor and Larry Strickland. Back row are coach Jerry Hobbs, Jimmy Taylor, Melvin Peters, James Emerson, Claude McCan, Willie Brown and Larry Wells.

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run every day he could, around town and in gyms, for hours on end. And when they were done, they would run some more. The guys laughed and joked as they reminisced about just how much Hobbs made them run, building up stamina so they could run down the other teams’ players. The team was nicknamed the “Running Runts.” “Our speed would run them to death,” said Jimmy Taylor. “We couldn’t match them on height.” But the team from Bailey Johnson knew height wasn’t the only way to win the game. “We could outrun them. By the second half, the game was ours,” said Charles Grogan. The tactic worked that year. The team ran around their competition, going 14-2, with some very one-sided games along the way. They gained a reputation. “We tried to play Milton [High School] all the time,” said Martin. “We begged them to play us. But they wouldn’t do it.” He recalled a time when the white Milton team watched the Bailey Johnson team play one night. After that, Martin laughed, they realized “nobody on their first string could even play against our second string.” Given all the running, it should be no surprise that the team were also state champions at track. Some liked it; others only wanted to play basketball. They took their running game all the way to the state championships. “When we went to Butler [in Roberta, Georgia], we went in a Trailway bus. People asked us who we were going to play, we told them ‘Butler.’ They told us to go home, we wouldn’t win,” Grogan said. “We beat them 81-71.” After that, the team had fans who followed them everywhere they went. “We beat the favored team and then we ran 100 points on the next teams,” said Grogan. “They told us we can’t win, and then they were all for us.”

The team went 14-2 for that season, eventually beating Bruce Street [DeKalb County] in the state championship, 85-49. The guys got into sports by playing in their backyards, rather than any organized efforts. “Up here, you wanted something to do,” Taylor said. “We used to play in backyards. There were no organized sports for blacks. Most of those sports started in sixth or seventh grade.” Despite the segregation of the schools, the boys would often play with white children in the fields around the area. “If somebody was bouncing a ball, we were there,” said Taylor. “We were not allowed to play organized sports,” Grogan said, “so we played our own things.” A basketball was always being bounced and baseballs thrown. Grogan said they even created a makeshift track field in a backyard, complete with pole vaults and hurdles. They cleared out an overgrown field to create their own field to play on. That field eventually turned into Waller Park, once the city of Roswell took it over. In the intervening five decades, five members of the team have died. Martin was the only one who continued playing after school. He went on to play college basketball at Rio Grande College in Ohio for two years. He still thinks his high school team was the best. “This was the best-conditioned team I ever played with,” Martin said. “No one was ever taken out of a game because they were exhausted.” What lessons do these former players have to the generation (or two) that have followed them? “Always listen to your teachers and your coach,” said Taylor. “In order to play, you have to listen to your coach. They can help you in the long run.” “Be willing to get in shape. There is no substitute for hard work,” said Melvin Peters. Some artifacts from the team are on display at Roswell City Hall as part of Roswell Roots and Black History Month.

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Firefighters given ‘Medal of Honor’ Rescued resident from burning building ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two firefighters were honored Jan. 30 with the highest award possible – the Medal of Honor – after they selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to save another person. Capt. Matt Holston and Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Firefighter Bill Ziliak risked their lives while on duty, exhibiting extraordinary acts of heroism in an effort to save a life. On June 28, 2014, Holston and Ziliak responded to a large house fire that was underway when they arrived. The building was in immediate danger of collapsing. They entered a second story window in an effort to locate a victim confirmed trapped inside. Under

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Crabapple Middle to perform ‘Hairspray Jr.’ ROSWELL, Ga. – Students at Crabapple Middle School will present their production of “Hairspray Jr.” beginning March 13 at 7 p.m. The family-friendly show captures the spirit and turmoil of 1962 Baltimore through laughter, dance, romance and song. “Hairspray Jr.” is a dynamic musical with an important message for children of all ages. It teaches that acceptance comes in all shapes, sizes and races. Throughout their rehearsal and produc-

tion process, the students have explored ideas such as civil rights and discrimination, all within the context of a period of tremendous social and historical significance. The story follows Tracy Turnblad, a full-figured girl with full-figured hair and a big heart, who has only one passion – to dance. When her determination and rock ‘n roll moves land her a spot on a local television dance program, “The Corny Collins Show,” she is transformed from an out-

sider to an irrepressible teen celebrity. This trendsetter in dance and fashion uses her fame to win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, challenge the program’s reigning princess Amber and rally against racial segregation. “Hairspray Jr.” is based on the 1988 New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, which inspired the “bouffant” Broadway production. The production ran for over 2,500 performances

and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Crabapple Middle School production will run March 13 at 7 p.m., March 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Milton Center theater (86 School Drive, Alpharetta). Tickets are $12. For more information, email Gina Bauer at ginabauer417@gmail.com, or contact Crabapple Middle School at 770-552-4520 or crabapplemiddleschool.org. —Adam Barth

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Autrey Mill ‘Unplugged’ features storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin performs in historic Warsaw Church

Jiang to play tennis for Naval Academy ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School senior Sabrina F. Jiang has signed a letter of intent to play tennis at the United Stated Naval Academy. Jiang intends to study biomedical

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Spend an evening enjoying the nearly lost art of storytelling, one of the many talents of nationally known Andy Offutt Irwin at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center’s “Unplugged” concert. Irwin performs Saturday, Feb. 28, in the historic Warsaw Church in the preserve’s Heritage Village. Irwin will perform at 8 p.m., with a pre-concert gathering with refreshments starting at 7 p.m. in the Summerour House. Wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks will be available for purchase. A native of Covington, Irwin is a storyteller, humorist, singer, songwriter, musician, whistler and a walking assortment of sound effects and dialects. His most famous storytelling subject is his 85-year-old aunt, Dr. Marguerite Van Camp, a lively, newly widowed physician, who changes those around her with her lively, loving personality. Irwin was awarded the 2013 National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award, and all five of his storytelling CDs have won storytelling

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awards. He has been a guest artist at LaGuardia High School of Art, Music and Performing Arts in New York – better known as the “Fame!” School. Tickets cost $20, or $14 for Autrey Mill members and Johns Creek residents. For information and to purchase tickets, visit Autrey Mill’s website at www.autreymill.org. Autrey Mill is located at 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek.

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Roswell “Daughter” tours Bell Research Library in Cumming CUMMING, Ga. — Paulette Snoby, Roswell, is a Daughter of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (DUVCW) and author of a Civil War book, “April’s Revolution.” She donated a copy of her book and other Civil War non-fiction books to the library, located in the Historic Cumming School, 101 School Street. Frank Clark and Clark Rye of the Bell Research Library took Snoby on a tour through the shelves of 6,000 books and artifacts from the Civil

War, WWI and WWII. The focus is on local history and genealogy of the Southeastern states from colonial times to the present. “Today, people are separated from their history,” said Clark. “We want everyone young and old to know and appreciate their roots.” Use of the research center is free as a public community service and open to all including those DAR, Colonial Dames, UDC and DUVCW members looking for ancestral

ties. The museum and library is dedicated to the South’s history and culture with the collection and maintenance of original and reproduction artifacts and printed materials. The library is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and sponsored by volunteers from the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #1642. —Jonathan Copsey

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Poetry, art connect for Atlanta Science Festival contest ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The 2015 Atlanta Science Festival is accepting entries through Feb. 27 for its “Art and Poetry of Science” contest, which invites students to capture their favorite science and technology inspiration by writing a poem and illustrating it. The contest is open to students in grades K-12 who at-

tend school within 10 miles of the Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia State UniversityAlpharetta campuses. Entries can be submitted either by an individual or team of two. All poems can be no more than 40 words, but can be presented in a variety of styles. The rules and entry forms are at http://sites.gpc.edu/gp-

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and conversation with science faculty. “At the end, the winners will be announced and given some awesome prizes,” says Whitlock. The selected entries will each receive $25, plus a selection of gifts donated by local businesses. The winner’s and finalists’ names and entries will be posted to the contest website. For more information, contact Whitlock at scienceartsongs@ gpc.edu Deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 27. Submissions

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Harrison Gillis, Collin Armstrong and Mackenzie Shannon use a “Moon Transporter” to experience the lunar cycle at Alpharetta Elementary School.

Alpharetta Elementary students study lunar cycle ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Kimi Sewell’s fourth-grade class at Alpharetta Elementary recently experienced the “Moon Transporter.” The transporter enabled students to see and experience

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Seniors at Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Lambert and Northview high schools have a few more days to apply for the Johns Creek Business Association 2015 Scholarship Awards. This year, the JCBA has increased funding so that each school will have a dedicated $1,500 scholarship awarded to the top student applicant. Students have until March 6 to submit their paperwork. DENISE WAGNER “The Business Association has JCBA president always appreciated the role that our schools play in the economic development of our region. Our students are ship drive for 2015 in the hopes of some of our best ambassadors, and encouraging businesses in the South we are proud that this year we are Forsyth and Centennial High School able to expand the scholarship procorridors to join the networking group gram to give back to their families,” said Denise Wagner, JCBA president. and establish opportunities at those schools. Established in 1997, the Member businesses have been Johns Creek Business Association is funding the program since 2009 and a nonprofit organization of businesses over that time have awarded 19 scholin and around the city of Johns arships. Applications are available at Creek. It assists businesses, new and www.johnscreekba.com and need to established, to connect to the local be received by March 6 in order to be economy. considered for 2015. Its signature event is the monthly This is the first year that a student networking meeting the third Tuesday from each of the high schools will of each month. receive funding. For information and meeting locaThe JC Business Association is tion go to johnscreekba.com. launching a major regional member-

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4 local wrestlers capture state titles Bears’ Salemi, Kane successfully defend titles By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. – Chattahoochee and Cambridge each had two wrestlers take home state championships Feb. 14, with Chattahoochee placing second in the AAAAAA team competition. Cambridge, which won a state title in 2014 in AAAAA, finished sixth this year, with senior J.R. Salemi and junior Devin Kane both defending their individual state championships. Salemi, who won at 120 last year, moved up to 126 this season, and finished with a 58-7 record. After winning his first match on a fall, he won his next three 3-2, 3-2 and 4-1. Salemi lost in the finals at sectionals and defeated two wrestlers at state who beat the opponent he lost to the week before. It was the third straight state title for Salemi, who won his first state title as a sophomore at 113 pounds in 2013. He finished with a career re-

cord of 227-114 with 144 pins. “My matches were a little too close for comfort, but I knew if I kept the pressure on and the pace up, I could win it,” Salemi said. “This year’s win was special, maybe because I’m a senior. It felt great to end my career on top.” Cambridge head coach Don St. James said what Salemi did “was special. People don’t know how hard it is to win a state championship, let alone do it three times. I don’t know how he does it, because he is one of the most unorthodox wrestlers I have ever coached.” Kane, who won at 145 last year, moved up to 160 and went 60-1. He won all four of his matches at state on falls, just as he did the previous week at sectionals. Also reaching the state finals for the Bears was sophomore Will Britain, who lost in the title match for a second straight year. Britain was second last year at 138 and wrestled at 145 last week. He won his first three matches 18-3, 4-0 and on a fall before losing 8-5 in the finals. Also placing for the Bears was senior Sean Kaira at 195. Kaira (46-15) won three of his first four matches before losing 1-0 in the fifth place match.

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and Nielson (36-14) lost in the second round to wrestlers who placed second in their weight classes. Also qualifying for

state was sophomore Dawson Brooks at 106. Chattahoochee was led by seniors Jordan Pitt and Sean Hoffman, who won state titles after coming close last year. Pitt, who was second in the 113-pound weight class in 2014, won this year at 120, pinning his first three opponents before winning 9-5 in the finals. He finished the season 52-3. Hoffman was third at 195 last year and was a champion in that weight class, winning on two falls (one in the finals) and 10-1 and 8-0 decisions. Hoffman finished 41-4, with one of his losses coming at sectionals, where he placed third. The Cougars qualified seven wrestlers for state, with sophomore Ethan Phillips placing fourth at 113, junior Matt Picus fifth at 152 and senior Carrington Hill fifth at 182. Seniors Daniel Amram (170) and Perry Benton (285) also competed at state, with Amram losing his first match to the eventual state champion. Phillips (41-11) won four of his six matches, with his first loss coming in the second round to the runner up in his weight class. Picus (47-14) al

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Continued from Page 34 sowent 4-2, with all four of his victories coming on decisions by eight or more points. He lost in the second round to the state champion. Hill (33-8) won four matches, three on falls and one on a 12-5 decision, with both losses coming by one point against wrestlers who placed second and third. Roswell had five wrestlers compete in the AAAAA meet, with senior Demarco Gatti (160) placing third, senior Ryan Willis (220) fourth and junior Cameron Whiteman (285) sixth. Gatti (42-4) won his first two matches on falls before losing in the semifinals to the runner up, and won the consolation final 14-5 for his fourth victory in the tournament. Willis (39-12) lost his first match before winning four straight in the consolation bracket, the first two on a fall and a 14-8 decision. After narrow wins by scores of 4-2 and 3-2, he lost 9-7 in the consolation final. Whiteman (18-7) lost his first match 5-0, but won three straight before losing 3-2 in the consolation semifinals. Senior Tylor Johnson (24-8) went 2-2 at 195, winning both matches on falls, and senior Brian Slewitzke (3115) lost his first match at 138 to the runner-up. Northview’s Jack Kenyon (27-6) won his first match on a fall before losing to the champion in the second round and to Willis 14-8. Centennial’s Julio Urbina (145) won his second match 7-4 after losing to the champion in the first round. He lost his second

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consolation match 1-0. Blessed Trinity sent six wrestlers to the AAA meet, with sophomore Noah Kile (120) placing third. Kile (42-5) won three of his four matches on falls and scored a 3-2 victory in the consolation finals. He lost 18-5 to the champion in the semifinals. Junior Huiet Joseph (23-13) went 2-2 at 220, winning a pair of one-point decisions in the consolation bracket. Senior Cameron Nolan (195, 27-9) and junior James Hawkins (285, 25-7) both won their first consolation match on falls. Freshman Ian Spittler (138) and senior Ben Pierce (152) also competed at state. All four St. Francis wrestlers in the Class A meet placed fourth or higher, led by freshman Will Smith (106), who won his first two matches on falls before losing in the finals to finish 16-10. Senior Seth Cecil (23-12) was third at 285, scoring all three of his wins on falls. He lost in the second round to the runner-up. Also placing third was junior Ethan Sparks at 126, who won his last three matches including an 8-6 win in the consolation final. Sparks (20-14) made it to state as an alternate after placing fifth at sectionals. Junior Josh Snyder (30-14) went 2-2 to place fourth at 152. Nathan Shirley of Fellowship Christian (30-8) took third at 160. He lost to the champion in second round before winning on a fall in the consolation final. Mount Pisgah’s Karlos Nadal (106) and Pierce Erhardt (152) both went 2-2 and placed fifth. Nadal (48-17) lost 8-6 to the champion in the semifinals, with Erhardt (56-8) dropping a pair of three-point decisions.

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Both St. Francis teams win state openers Beasley, JordanSimmons key 103-59 romp ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Both St. Francis basketball teams advanced to the second round of the state Class A private school playoffs with victories on their home court Saturday. The St. Francis girls defeated sub-region rival Mount Pisgah 57-30, with the Lady Patriots getting the 16th and

final spot in the tournament field after initially being rated 17th in the power rankings. Mount Pisgah, which finished the season 15-11 after not qualifying for the region playoffs, lost to St. Francis 71-28 the final weekend of the regular season. St. Francis (25-3), the No. 1 seed in the tournament bracket, plays at home in the second round against Mount Paran. The Lady Titans defeated Mount Paran 57-46 in the Region 6-A finals. The winner of that game will play

Saturday at Kennesaw State against either Tattnall Square or Stratford Academy. Kasiyahna Kushkituah led St. Francis with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Maya Dodson added 14 points and Teja Cummings, who had been sidelined by a recent injury, added 13. Paige Peterson had 12 points for Mount Pisgah, which trailed 26-13 at the half. The St. Francis boys (26-3) also opened the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and began their state title defense with a 10359 romp over Lakeview Acad-

emy of Gainesville. Malik Beasley paced the Titans’ attack with 32 points, hitting 14 of 16 field goals including all three of his threepoint attempts. Kobi JordanSimmons had 27 points and six assists. Kaiser Gates contributed 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Chance Anderson added 11 points and eight rebounds. The Titans led 55-24 at the half and 92-43 after three periods. St. Francis was scheduled to host Aquinas in the second round Wednesday. The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday at Kennesaw State. In other Class A private school first round games, the

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Eagles fall to Raiders in state tournament By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Raiders broke open a tight game in the second half to defeat Milton 71-52 last Wednesday in the first round of the state Class AAAAAA basketball playoffs. The Raiders scored the last eight points of the second quarter to take a 29-27 halftime lead, but the Eagles came back with a 9-0 run in the third period to go ahead 36-31. The game turned when Chris Lewis, Milton’s standout center, missed an open dunk and Alpharetta center Devontae Cacok scored at the other end and also made two free throws on the play after an intentional foul call against the Eagles. A Cacok dunk and two free throws by Greg James gave the Raiders a lead they would not relinquish, with the Eagles missing four straight free throws as Alpharetta moved out to an eightpoint lead. Milton was just nine of 24 at the foul line for the game, and managed just one threepoint field goal. With Cacok asserting himself on the inside and Milton continuing to misfire from outside, the Raiders pulled away in the final period, outscoring the Eagles 23-10 in the quarter. Cacok led the Raiders (24-5) with 21 points, 14 in the second half. Lewis kept Cacok in check into the third quarter but the 6-foot-6 Alpharetta senior went to work on the offensive boards in the second half. He keyed the Raiders’ defensive effort in the final two periods against the 6-foot-8 Lewis. Lewis finished with 13 points, but managed just three free throws in the second half, as the Eagles (17-12) were unable to effectively get the ball inside to him. Senior guard Jordan Burrow led the Eagles with 17 points, Alex O’Connell added 11 and Quarte Sapp 10. The Eagles defeated the Raiders 62-60 during the regular season, with O’Connell scoring 23 points including a gamewinning three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime. But the sophomore guard struggled with his outside shot last week against the Raiders. Burrow’s slashing drives to the basket were Milton’s only effective offensive weapon in the rematch. While four Milton players combined for 51 of the team’s 52 points, the Raiders had six players score at least six points. Jaylon Gamble added 16 points, Mark Eze sparked the team’s late surge and finished with nine points, reserve Carlos Carriere contributed eight and James seven. In other first round AAAAAA games, Johns Creek lost 70-57 to Pope and Centennial fell to state No. 1 Wheeler 64-37, with both games played in Cobb County. Johns Creek trailed 15-5 after one period,

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Raiders escape with wild overtime victory Defeat McEachern to reach quarterfinals By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. – Alpharetta and McEachern staged one of those games last Saturday night that make high school state basketball tournaments such a treasured aspect of American sporting life. The game included all manners of twists and turns, with the Raiders battling back in

the final minutes of regulation to force overtime. They then held on for victory despite almost letting an eight-point lead in overtime slip away. The Raiders won 70-69 in a second round Class AAAAAA game, surviving a final 3.4 seconds in which the Indians almost turned a three-point deficit into a victory. Alpharetta committed several turnovers and an offensive foul, and

missed three of four throws in the closing seconds, but still had the lead when the Indians, trailing by two, missed an open three-pointer. Leading 70-67, Alpharetta could have clinched its victory, but Mark Eze missed the second of two free throws, giving McEachern one last chance. The Indians’ A.J. Jones pulled a step or two inside the midcourt line and launched a desperation shot, which rimmed out after nearly banking into the basket.

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Gladiators, Knights lose openers MARIETTA, Ga. – In other first round AAAAAA boys’ games, Johns Creek lost 7057 to Pope and Centennial fell to state No. 1 Wheeler 6437. Both games were played in Cobb County. Johns Creek trailed 15-5 after one period, but after closing within five points in the second quarter, Pope went on an 8-0 run and maintained a comfortable lead the rest of the way. Roderick Whitlow led the Gladiators (14-15) with 22 points, and Mark Lancaster and Miles Clay scored 12

Raiders: Continued from Page 38 led 69-61 with a little over a minute to play. Alpharetta led 31-28 at the half on the strength of six three-pointers, two each by James and reserve Carlos Carriere. Afam Maduka connected on a late three to give the Raiders the lead going to intermission. The Indians went ahead with a 9-0 run in the third

each. Clay contributed eight rebounds and five assists. Wheeler took an eightpoint lead against Centennial with a 13-1 run in the opening period, but the Knights (16-13) closed within 24-20 at the half. Wheeler then started the third quarter with a 12-0 run and outscored Centennial 40-17 in the second half. Adam Saeed scored 13 points to lead the Knights, while Wheeler standout Jaylon Brown led the Wildcats with 26. – Mike Blum period and took a 50-47 lead to the fourth quarter. The lead reached seven before Carriere scored on a floater to start the Raiders’ comeback. Jaylon Gamble, who finished with 14 points, made a tremendous block and then scored on the inside to cut McEachern’s lead to three before James’ four-pointer tied the game at 59. Alpharetta (24-5) plays in the quarterfinals Wednesday at Shiloh (26-3), which is undefeated this season against teams from Georgia.

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Titans drop close game in second round Last-second 3-pointer misses at buzzer HOGANSVILLE, Ga. – The Blessed Trinity Titans played back-to-back state tournament games last week that went down to the buzzer, with BT winning the first and losing the second, both by two-point margins. The Titans won their Class AAA opener 32-30 at Washington County, but lost 58-56 Saturday at Callaway. They finished with a 24-6 record in their first season under head coach Patrick Hughes, who

took over for Brian Marks, the coach who started BT’s program. Blessed Trinity trailed 13-8 after a defensive-oriented first half against Washington County, but outscored the Hawks 24-17 in the second half. The Titans held on down the stretch by hitting their free throws, leading by five before the Hawks hit a late three. Jackson Svete had eight points for the Titans, and Cameron Johnson and Cody

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Alpharetta’s boys’ swim team placed second overall in the state championship

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Thirteen AHS students competed at the GHSA state championship meet at Georgia Tech.

AHS swim team places second in state ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta High School swim and dive boys’ team placed second overall in the state during the state meet at Georgia Tech. Patrick

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Titans: Continued from Page 39 County standout A.J. Gray to 11 points and helped avenge losses the last two years in the state football playoffs to Gray and the Hawks. In their next game, the Titans faced a team coach Hughes said was “the most athletic team we faced this season. They are a relentless pressure team.” Callaway (20-4) reached the final four last year and is one win from another semifinal berth this season. The Titans withstood Callaway’s defensive pressure to lead by four at the half, but the Cavaliers went to the front in the third quarter, leading by

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as many as nine points before BT battled back. The game was tight down the stretch, with the Cavaliers inching ahead at the foul line. Down two with about 10 seconds left, the Titans had time to set up a play and almost pulled off a game-winner, narrowly missing a corner three at the buzzer. “I am unbelievably proud of the effort,” Hughes said. “There was nothing more I could have asked out of my team. But it’s upsetting you lost this close a game.” The Titans got a big offensive game from Svete, who scored most of his 25 points from long range. Svete is one of two returning starters for the Titans, who graduate seniors Johnson, Pelitera and Keishawn Binion. — Mike Blum

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AHS honors basketball seniors ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School celebrates its senior basketball players. The girls, from left, are Deone

Cole, Teja Finley, Grayson Davis, Asia Gill and Abi Quinney. The senior boys, from left, are Roy Winston,

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kept open to make that part of the county manager process. That will become a top priority for Anderson when he comes in. The caliber of candidates for these

Johns Creek earned the Westminster School Academic Honor for the spring 2014 semester.

Armstrong Atlantic State University SAVANNAH, Ga. – The following students were named to Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester: Christina Beasley, radiologic sciences, Suwanee; Michael Beaton, information technology, Suwanee; Jasmine Dias, theater, Johns Creek; David Jones, business economics, Suwanee; Karisa Reihing, health science, Alpharetta; Jessica Schlender, psychology, Alpharetta; and Hayley Thacher, nursing, Alpharetta.

Eastern New Mexico University PORTALES, N.M. – Stefanie Fugarino of Suwanee graduated from Eastern New Mexico University on May 10.

positions should also be better, given the credibility and vision with Anderson working with the board. “I think this is a more balanced board, and a more bipartisan board,” Eaves said. Anderson’s appointment is expected to be confirmed by the Board of Commissioners at its first meeting in March.

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Atlanta-based artist Chris Condon created woodland creatures using pieces of timber taken from trees disturbed during construction of the new library.

Library: Continued from Page 1 the corner of Holcomb Bridge Road and Eves Road. “It’s a long time coming,” said Mayor Jere Wood. Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann said the library was needed in the community of East Roswell. “This is an area that has been underserved,” she said. “[The library] connects trails nearby and has several schools within walking distance.” The city of Roswell offered the county the land for free to use as a library 12 years ago. The library is the third to open as part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s build-

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2301 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell 404-613-4050 Hours of operation: Monday Noon – 8 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday 2 – 6 p.m. Friday Noon – 6 p.m. Saturday 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.

ing program that began with a 2008 bond referendum, which passed by a large margin. Libraries in Alpharetta and Milton are also part of this program. These buildings are being built now and will be finished this year.

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Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann take a moment with some of the art in the new library. The library features books, of course, but also multimedia such as CDs, DVDs and magazines. A vending area offers snacks that can be eaten in an eating area. Study rooms can make use of privacy and the Wi-Fi. Teens and children have their own separate areas. Incorporated into the library is art made from wood collected from trees throughout the property. Woodland creatures by Atlanta artist Chris Condon fly and play throughout the building. Plenty of computers and e-learning capabilities draw adults as well. “This will be the heart of the community,” said Stephanie Moody, chair of the Library Board of Trustees. “It will be

the cultural and intellectual area for the city.” The library came about thanks to strong support from residents. “It’s our library,” said Eileen Seidman, a founding member of People for the East Roswell Library (PEARLS), and a woman instrumental in the creation of the library. In the Library Board’s initial plan for expansion in 2008, no new library was proposed for Roswell. It was Seidman who organized residents to form PEARLS and lobby the Library Board to serve the eastern part of the city. Patience was the key, she said. “I was confident it would happen,” she said. “And here we are today.”

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MILTON, Ga. – A loose dog bit a boy Feb. 11 on Bethany Bend. The juvenile victim told police he was walking along on the sidewalk of Bethany Bend near the Belleterre neighborhood when a dog came running at him. It bit the boy on

was appropriate,” said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “If he was an adult, he would have been arrested.”

ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO BID CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, FOR CISCO COMPONENTS ITB #15-010 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for the purchase of CISCO COMPONENTS. The ITB document, including project scope, specifications, and bidder requirements, is available online at www.alpharetta.ga.us, select Online Services then Procurement (Bid) Opportunities. Bids are due Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, FOR CITY OF ALPHARETTA FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES RFP No. 15-108 In accordance with Georgia Law on Local Government Audits, O.C.G.A. § 36-81-7, the City of Alpharetta (City) requires an independent annual audit. The City is therefore issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a contract for the professional services of a qualified Certified Public Accountant (the “auditor”) for financial and compliance audits performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) as set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The RFP document, including project scope and offeror requirements, is available online at www.alpharetta.ga.us, select Online Services then Procurement Opportunities. Proposals are due Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. The City’s contact for this RFP is Debora Westbrook, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or (678) 297-6052.

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Wrong place at the wrong time MILTON, Ga. – A man was arrested Feb. 9 on outstanding warrants, after he was spotted simply standing around. According to police, an officer was finishing up a traffic stop near Camden Apartments on North Point Parkway about 8 p.m. when he saw a man standing at the entrance, ap-

parently watching the officer and regularly checking his phone. The officer noted a group of people stealing cart parts will use lookouts to watch for police. The officer approached the man, Stephen M. Kaira, 21, of Alpharetta who said he lived at the apartments and was waiting on a friend to pick him up. A check of Kaira’s ID showed he had two outstanding warrants – one for theft and for forgery of a credit card. He was arrested.

Getaway driver put away ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An un-

known man made off with a half-dozen purses Dec. 1, 2014 and got away in a waiting car. The suspected driver was recently arrested. Police report that a man entered the T.J. Maxx store Dec. 1, 2014 and began to look at purses. He then picked out five or six and fled the store without paying for them. Employees chased him to a waiting car that sped off. Employees were able to get the tag of the car. The owner of the car, Britnay Ganea Woods, 25, of Decatur, had a warrant out for her arrest since the incident. She was found Feb. 10, 2015 and charged with felony shoplifting.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday March 30, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza (new City Hall), Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-15-01/MP-15-01/Z-15-01/V-15-01 KB 400 Master Plan 1699 Land Company, LLC Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I to CUP in order to develop 59 single family homes and 37 townhomes. A variance from CUP acreage and lot regulations is requested. A Master Plan amendment to allow Single Family attached and detached homes is requested and a request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “High Density” Residential. The property is at the southeast corner of Kimball Bridge and North Point Parkway. The property is located within Land Lots 807, 808, 849, 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-14-09 Parkway 400/Hotel Consideration of a request to amend the Parkway 400 Masterplan in order to allow a Hotel as a permitted use on Building Sites 7 and 8. The property is located on Kimball Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 801 1st District, Second Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-14-20 UDC Changes, Climate Controlled Storage. Consideration of a change to the Unified Development Code in order to add the definition for climate controlled storage and add permitted zoning designations for the use. d. CU-14-07/V-14-30 CK Spacemax LLC Consideration of a conditional use to permit a climate controlled storage facility on property located at 11505 Morris Road on the south side of Old Milton Parkway as well as a variance to the parking requirements. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 856, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. CLUP-15-02/Z-14-13/V-15-03 Spruell Subdivision Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 5 acres from AG to R-8D in order to develop 21 single family detached homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density” Residential to “High Density” Residential is also requested. The property is located at 3500 Spruell Circle and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 7, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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Tech: Continued from Page 14 the school system. With 90 schools and 100,000 students, the Fulton County School System is large. Fulton is the largest noncontiguous school system in the nation, bisected by Atlanta Public Schools. As such, Avossa said it is largely three

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separate systems – South Fulton, which is largely AfricanAmerican and poor; Sandy Springs, which is very diverse both racially and economically; and North Fulton, which is largely white and affluent. Overall, the county’s graduation rate is up about 8 percent since Avossa took the helm in 2011. Avossa said he hopes to have the system reach 90 percent graduation rate within the next few years. said she supports the redistricting process in use by the school system for more than a decade, but recommended

“For the first time since we started tracking graduation rates, we have passed Cobb and Gwinnett [counties],” Avossa said. Fulton County is now a “charter school system,” which exempts the system from much of the bureaucratic red tape typically held to school systems. The exemption makes the school system similar to a charter school. further review to ensure parents at the epicenter of the changes have a strong voice in the process.

Approved changes to North Fulton middle school attendance zones The new lines impact the following middle schools: Autrey Mill, Haynes Bridge, Holcomb Bridge, Hopewell, Northwestern, River Trail, Taylor Road and Webb Bridge. No high school zones are affected. Northwestern MS to Hopewell MS: All the area south of Bethany Road in the current Cambridge HS district, including Evergrace, Providence Oaks, Providence Square, Oakmere West, Spence’s Field, Hook Road, the Orchards at Hopewell, Milton Glen, Mayfield Circle, Lynne Circle, Burnett Way, Nathan Circle, Park Lane, Wills Commons, Georgian Townhomes, Magnolia Place Apartments and Victoria Square Webb Bridge MS to Taylor Road MS: Areas east of Douglas Road including Calument, Concord Hall, Douglas Road Park, Hartsmill Pointe, Highland Park,

Kensington Oaks, Laurel Park, Leeward Walk, The Vicarage, Woodland Cove and Wyngate; Areas north of Kimball Bridge Road and west of Jones Bridge Road including Fox Glen and Wellsley Townhomes River Trail MS to Taylor Road MS: Cambridge and Wellington subdivisions River Trail MS to Autrey Mill MS: Areas south of Parsons Road including Eaton Manor, Myers Park and St. Ives Holcomb Bridge MS to Haynes Bridge MS: All areas north of Holcomb Bridge Road between Ga. 400 and Old Scott Road including Terramont, Centennial Ridge, The Overlook at Centennial, The Highlands at Centennial, Centennial Walk and Walton Centennial; All areas northwest of Scott Road including Nesbitt Lake and Nesbitt Ridge.

DEATH NOTICES John Braun, 80, of Milton, passed away February 17, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Wanda Buffington, 92, of Cumming, passed away February 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Fay B. Gazaway, 85, of Gainesville, passed away February 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ismael Zamora Peralta, 59, of Cumming, passed away February 17, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Robert Hillegas, 67, of Roswell, passed away February 13, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jessie Clyde Swanson, 85, of Cumming, passed away February 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Erna Patricia Clendinning, 87, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Susan Elaine Maciolek, 73 of Cumming, passed away February 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Conrad Lee Culver, 86, of Cumming, passed away February 16, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Joe Martin, 69, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Donna Fish, 67, of Cumming, passed away February 15, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. John Emory Franklin, Jr., 73, of Cumming, passed away February 15, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Beverly Joan Link Moore, 77, of Buford, passed away February 13, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Ruth Turk, 82, of Roswell, passed away February 17, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Angela Varner, 29, of Roswell, passed away February 17, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Henry Yatsko, 92, of Cumming, passed away February 16, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

revueandnews.com | Revue & News | February 26, 2015 | 45 He said the system has made large strides in that regard. Students who do not speak English as their primary language have a graduation rate up 17 percent in recent years, bringing it up to nearly half of the student population. A larger portion of the school system’s population is taking the SAT test. About 85 percent of the county’s seniors take the test. Nationally, only 45 percent of seniors take it. “We have one of the highest participatory rates in Georgia,” Avossa said. More kids are taking AP courses and dual enrollment, both of which give college credit while still in high school. Digital, or virtual, learning is also seeing success, he said. When asked about the controversial Common Core educational standards, Avossa said the important thing is to stop changing the education requirements every few years. “Our teachers are exhausted,” he said. “We need to ask politicians to stay away for a while” and see what works. In part because of the constant changing of requirements, he said Fulton has lost a large number of teachers.

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