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More than 200 students walked out of their classes March 14 at Lambert High School to participate in the National Walkout day honoring the 17 victims of the Parkland, Florida shooting last month. Story page 10.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — Four local men were arrested recently as part of a multi-state child exploitation operation named “Operation Southern Impact II.” In total, 76 people were arrested and 13 children were rescued or identified as victims during a coordinated operation between eight southeastern states, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. In Georgia, 34 people were arrested. Many of those arrests involved the possession and/or distribution of child pornography. Locally, two men from Forsyth County and two from Roswell were arrested as part of the operation. Those include: • A 17-year-old Lambert High School student from Suwanee • Jeffery Declouet, 46, of Suwanee, an IT support employee • John Garrett, 62, of Roswell, a former manager of a commercial bus service

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Bryan F. Stisher, 35, of Roswell, an online tutor Those arrested in Georgia were charged with crimes pursuant to the Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation PrevenDECLOUET tion Act of 2007. Law enforcement agencies from Georgia and surrounding states worked together for four months to find people who possess and distribute child pornography and those who are sexually exploiting children STISHER in other ways using technology and the internet. A total of 222 law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies participated in the operation, including the Alpharetta Police Department, Roswell Police De-

partment and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. While executing search warrants, officers seized more than 1,200 digital devices including 235 cell phones. Additional charges are likely and other arrests will occur GARRETT after analysis of seized digital devices. According to the GBI, while investigators regularly target the trading of all types of child pornography, in Operation Southern Impact II investigators targeted those seeking out and distributing the most violent child pornography involving infants and toddlers. Six of those arrested in Georgia traveled for the purpose of meeting and having sex with a minor. One arrest involving sextortion, an alarming trend involving subjects who obtain sexually explicit photos of minors and then threaten or blackmail the victim for additional obscene images or videos, according to the GBI.

a $250 bond and a $250 contempt of court fine for not appearing, the message said. The woman purchased prepaid cards and read the numbers to the “officer,” who then told her the cards couldn’t be verified. She was told to again purchase two prepaid cards. The process continued through multiple other people. She was transferred to someone claiming to be an FBI agent who said he could release her by putting $1,000 on a credit card and transferring it to a finance officer who could override the system. The woman then found the non -emergency Sheriff’s Office number and was told this was a scam. Her credit card account was closed. In total, she lost $4,000.

a magazine and then point it at him through the windshield. The suspect told deputies he “pulled the pistol out to scare the other driver.” He recounted taking it out and putting a magazine in before pointing it at the other driver. He said the complainant was driving right up to his bumper and wouldn’t back down. He said he slowed down so the other vehicle would “get the message.” But the complainant passed the suspect and flipped him off. The suspect said he “stupidly” pulled the pistol out to teach the complainant a lesson. He was arrested for pointing or aiming a gun or pistol at another person.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A catering van for Dickies BBQ Pit was shot multiple times after returning from an event. The manager told deputies the van was shot 16 times on the passenger side. The damage totaled about $4,000. Five holes were in the passenger side window and the rest were throughout the left side. The manager said a former employee was suspended recently but returned a week later. She put in her two-week notice after returning. Current employees said the former employee had a boyfriend and brother who could have shot the van.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 70-yearold man was arrested recently after pointing a gun at another driver. The complainant said he turned left onto Ga. 9 from Francis Road, when he got behind a white Corvette, driven by the suspect. At the intersection of Ga. 9 and Majors Road, the complainant said he went around the Corvette, when that driver reached for something in the glove box. He said he then saw the other driver show him a pistol, insert

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Sharon Springs vote to be held May 22 By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Voters living within the proposed boundaries on Sharon Springs will get a chance to participate in a referendum to decide the issue May 22. On March 12, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 626 which seeks to allow for incorporation of Forsyth County’s second city. The bill was introduced last March to the Georgia House of Representatives by District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, whose district includes south Forsyth. “At this point the legislative process is basically complete,” Jones said. “It is now in the hands of the citizens of South Forsyth. My wish remains the same — to encourage and facilitate passionate, neighborly, fact-based advocacy. I commit to remain a resource to the pros, cons and those still undecided.” The bill provides multiple measures, including a charter, referendum, ordinances and rules, pending matters and existing personnel, penalties, definitions and construction. If passed by voters, the new city would represent a significant portion of south Forsyth County, approximately 30 percent of the county population. Sharon Springs would cover 44 square miles, encompassing much of South Forsyth County south of Cumming to the Fulton County line. Only registered voters within the proposed boundaries of Sharon Springs will have the opportunity to vote in the referendum. A prior bill was introduced in 2015, but was later

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deemed “unconstitutional” by the delegation. Multiple reports and studies have been completed on the proposed city. Jones suggests voters read the report completed in November 2017 by the Sharon Springs Feasibility Committee.

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The committee recommended the bill continue in the legislative process because the citizens should have “the right to self-determination.” The committee also said the voters within the city limits of the proposed city should be able to cast a ballot on the topic. The report can be read at sharonspringscommittee.com. He also suggested voters visit the websites of community groups doing their own research and reports on the second city including opposingsharonsprings. com, sharonspringsga.org and sharonsprings.info. Additionally, the more recent of two reports commissioned by the county and regarding the fiscal impact of the proposed city can be read at http://bit. ly/2IBJKk9.

County signs on for support of hazardous waste fees By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has signed off on a House bill that would increase fees paid to host counties by landfill operators. House Bill 792, currently under consideration in the Senate, would extend the sunset date for certain solid waste surcharges and hazardous waste fees. If it passes, the bill would become effective January 1, 2019. With one of the largest landfills in the state, County Attorney Ken Jarrard said legislators were interested in what Forsyth County commissioners had to say about the bill. “At least one member of the local delegation asked if the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners was in favor, that a resolution signifying us being in favor would be well received,” Jarrard said. “Forsyth County has a very large landfill within its jurisdiction. That landfill is currently receiving almost 5,450 tons of waste per day, making

it one of the larger, if not the largest, landfills in the state.” The board voted unanimously March 15, with Commissioner Dennis Brown absent, to send a resolution supporting the bill. Presently, the county’s host fee with Advanced Disposal, which operates Eagle Point Landfill, is $1 per ton. But, through a special memorandum of understanding, the county receives $1.25 per ton to compensate for host fees not paid in prior years, Jarrard said. The bill would increase the $1 minimum statutory host fee for wet waste to $3 per ton. The agreement says if the state host fee is higher than the county’s, the landfill must follow the state schedule. “These host fees can be used for a variety of things,” Jarrard said. “This board particularly is committed to trying to focus those dollars back to the community or countywide for the impact of the increased traffic, regulatory costs and environmental costs of this landfill being in the community.”

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West Forsyth High considers alternative scheduling By KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —West Forsyth High School is looking to change its scheduling to give students more opportunities for remediation and accelerating during the school day. Principal Karl Mercer said this plan has been in the works for years before he became the school’s principal. Right now, students have the chance to take extra time for their work on Wednesdays during a time set aside, but they were interested in figuring out how to make that time available daily. “We wanted to focus on being able to meet with students,” Mercer said. “One of the requirements in AdvancED (the district’s accreditation) was to have an environment where every student knows at least one adult. We feel this new schedule available during the day will help us move in that way.” Mercer said they focused on the district’s Learner Profile which is used to help students in multiple ways. The alternative schedule addresses those areas by: • • Pursue continuous learning: Time during school day to pursue passions and interests; individual study or group sessions designed to meet their needs; remediation and enrichment opportunities • • Exhibit strong personal qualities: Opportunities to demonstrate responsibility and time management; time to decompress; de-stress during the school day and balance for students’ social and emotional

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Admonishing student walkout is a mistake In the wake of the Parkland shooting, children across the country planned walkouts at their high schools to honor the victims and to protest a lack of progress on legislation that would HANS APPEN prevent school General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com shootings. It was no different here in North Atlanta where it seems that every high school played a role in the protest to different extents. The Fulton County School System initially put out a statement that protests of any kind would not be tolerated, and anyone participating in one would suffer consequences. After thousands of people expressed their disapproval at the decision, school officials reversed their decision and encouraged coordination between school administrators and student leaders to organize. Appen Media Group sent its entire team of journalists into the field to cover protests at seven different high schools. We were barred from entry from all but one (Lambert). This was

Of course we should encourage our children to stand up to bullies, be kind to others and reach out to kids who need a hand up, but why does holding a walkout prevent us from doing that?

unfortunate, and a missed opportunity by Fulton County Schools, as most accounts told us that the walkouts were orderly and a good example of kids learning the power and limitations of

their First Amendment rights. I’ve said from the get-go that the Parkland survivors are some of the most admirable people — not kids, people — that I have ever seen. I did not have that kind of poise as a 17-yearold. Most people I talk to say the same. A common suggestion I heard over and over again was that these kids should #WalkUp, not #WalkOut. The #WalkUp campaign suggests that combatting gun violence is more effective when we “walk up” to someone sitting alone at a lunch table, who is being bullied, or who is in need of a friend than it is to “walkout” of a school and hold a “pointless protest.” After the Black Lives Matter movement started, we saw a number of spinoffs, seeming to deliberately provide contrast, like All Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter and even White Lives Matter. We live in a political environment where everything is black and white (pun intended). If one side wins, the other has to lose, and if one side is right, it means the other is wrong. That’s a lazy and unproductive approach to progress. Of course we should encourage our

children to stand up to bullies, be kind to others and reach out to kids who need a hand up, but why does holding a walkout prevent us from doing that? Do both! For the last week, Appen Media has been talking to many participants in the walkout and not a single one has said that they don’t support the #WalkUp movement. If we have heard dissent at all, it has come from the “adults” who should know better. In 2020, millennials will represent the largest voting block of Americans in the presidential election. Some will be voting for the first time this November. They were born and raised in the 9/11 era, into a nation that has been at war ever since, and have witnessed 19 of the 33 deadliest shootings in America since WWII. It is understandable that we would have zero comprehension of their worldview. These kids are not influenced by cable news like you and I are, and they are far more connected to their peers than we’ve ever been. Let us do everything we can to support and encourage their role in society, instead of belittle what we cannot understand.

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Sharon Springs: Let the people speak If you listen closely, you can hear the residents who live within the boundaries of the proposed Sharon Springs cheering. It’s about time the people of Sharon KATHLEEN STURGEON Springs got a chance to let their Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com voices be heard. And now that Governor Deal has signed House Bill 626, they’ll get a chance to vote, either for or against, on May 22. One way or another, we will have a definite pulse of the community as to whether they are even interested in creating a second city in Forsyth County. I am so glad for it. Pretty much since I’ve been covering Forsyth at this paper for nearly four years, I’ve heard much chatter about Sharon Springs. I’ve seen two bills go through the legislative process and multiple studies performed to determine whether a new city would be viable and constitutional. I’ve been to meeting after meeting, town halls and have read opinions and rants about the benefits and disadvantages. We’ve all be inundated with information about the proposed city for years, and now people will finally get the chance to vote on it in a referendum. I think this is wonderful, but I am a bit wary. I’m afraid people may have tuned out or don’t care. This is a huge issue that will impact all of Forsyth County. I’ve heard lots of misconceptions and incorrect information being shared, and it worries me. So I encourage everyone, whether or

not they have their stance set, to look into it more. Lucky for you, multiple groups have done their best to compile as much information as they can to help inform the public into making a more educated vote. Check out the websites for the Sharon Springs Alliance, Opposing Sharon Springs and the Sharon Springs Feasibility Committee to get a full look at the topic from all sides. It’s a lot to learn about, but it’ll make for better informed voters, and that’s crucial when deciding if 30 percent of the county should become its own new city. I learn new things every time I listen to folks discuss Sharon Springs, and I don’t think that’ll change come May 23. I covered the city of Milton a few years ago, and they still face issues and have to carve paths 10 years after inception. Even now, I hear many in the area continue to discuss creating a Milton County in North Fulton. These types of topics never truly go away. This won’t be a simple process if it goes through. But I also don’t anticipate the topic dying at the ballot if it doesn’t pass. Forsyth County is in such a unique place right now. The growth is crazy, as everyone knows just by getting on the roads. So it’s important for everyone, from elected officials, to news reporters like me to the common citizen to truly engage and equip their minds with information because this decision shouldn’t be made lightly. As for someone who doesn’t live in the Sharon Springs boundaries, I’ll be patiently waiting to see how the community really feels come May 22.

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Lambert students participate in national walkout By KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The cold morning air on March 14 didn’t stop the more than 250 students at Lambert High School from leaving their classrooms and standing outside the school in solidarity to remember the victims of the Parkland, Florida shooting last month. The students were just some of the thousands participating in the National

School Walkout. At Lambert, junior Simran Malhotra organized the walkout just the night before by implementing a mass spread of the event’s information. “I’m here to fight for our own safety,” she said. “Yes, we need to go to the government to fight for it. But the thing is I need to be here right now fighting for my own siblings and classmates. When we can do that with all these people coming together fighting for our own safety, then we can go to

the government.” Initially, she expected a smaller crowd of maybe 50 students at most. But when she started walking out of the school, the line of students seemed to never end. “It was overwhelming,” Malhotra said. “It felt like we belonged for once. There are a lot of people who don’t get along here because there are different groups and it’s segregated. But that’s

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Later in the day, Lambert students gathered at lunchtime for a staff organized memorial service where students spoke about kindness and released 17 balloons in honor of the 17 victims of the Parkland shooting.

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high school. Everyone was united fighting for one cause no matter where they came from.” She wanted the ceremony to focus on the victims and then unite the crowd. “Everybody needs to stand up for this,” Malhotra said. “This is their lives we’re talking about. We chanted ‘never again’ at the end because we don’t want any schools to get shot up or kids to get their lives taken away and die in the place they come for education. If we bring mass crowds like this, we can make a change.” In response to the common retort that the students shouldn’t walk out but instead walk up to others and be nice, Malhotra said that’s a great suggestion, too. She doesn’t think banning guns will solve anything, but stricter gun laws would help. “Those 17 kids who died didn’t die because they weren’t nice,” she said. “They died because a deranged man had a gun killing them. Yes, do nice things to remember them. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to cure this. We need to tackle guns, mental illness and whatever you believe is causing this head on and together. This was a great first step.” Lambert administrators, including Principal Gary Davison, surrounded the school grounds that morning to ensure the safety of the students. “We’re in communication,” he said. “It’s just to be sure everyone is safe.”

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Davison didn’t expect a large crowd, but he knew many wanted to be supportive. “We told students it’s OK to walkout,” Davison said. “I had many students come up to me saying they wanted to do something, but didn’t want to miss class. We worked with the students to organize the same events happening at lunch today. We’ve been supportive of the national time but also the time the students organized at lunch.” Forsyth County Schools officials said school administrators developed plans with their students to recognize the 17 lives lost in a peaceful and non-disruptive manner for students who want to participate. That included the demonstration outside the school, memorials during lunch and positive messages being spread among the students. Malhotra said she was more afraid of a low turnout rather than retribution by the school. But luckily for her, Davison and the county seemed to be on her side. “The county has been supportive of telling us to go ahead and do it if we want to,” Davison said. “There’s no punishment.” The ultimate goal is to get students to say something if they see something bad happening at the school. “To do that, we have to have a good culture and believe we’re on their side, and we are,” Davison said. “To show that, we have to show it which is what we think we’re doing. We just want them to be safe about it. We’re on their side. We all want people who need to get help to do so. The best way we can do it, is be supportive and understanding to their needs.”

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Alliance Academy construction on track to open this fall By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Alliance Academy of Innovation, Forsyth County’s first college and career development high school, is on schedule for the 2018-19 school year. On March 13, community leaders got a sneak peek at the school being built at 1100 Lanier 400 Parkway near downtown Cumming. Students will complete Georgia high school graduation requirements as well as participate in real world experiences in simulated work environments, complete internships and receive industry certification. There will be five themed pathways for students including: • School of Aerospace & Logistics • School of Criminal Justice & Law • School of Healthcare & First Responders • School of Hospitality & Design • School of Mechatronics & Energy

Forsyth Superintendent Jeff Bearden said the school project is great for the community because a lot of local entities joined to make it happen, including the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, Cumming City Council, Lanier Technical College and the University of North Georgia. Alliance will have capacity for 1,200 students, but enrollment for the first year will be about 600 from throughout the county. “This has been a vision of ours for about 8 to 10 years,” Bearden said. “The applicant pool is very strong. We were a little worried about the first year because students and parents hadn’t seen the facility yet, so we were trying to market a product without people coming in. But we will start right at 600 students, and from that point forward it’ll be a lottery system because once kids get in here, more will follow.” Alliance Principal Brandi Cannizzaro said the school will open with ninth and 10th grade students.

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“It’s been an amazing year and I’m very excited to open,” she said. “The pathways will be unique to Alliance and won’t be offered at any other Forsyth County school. We looked for highgrowth, high-wage and high-demand careers to focus on. They will lead to a great career after high school and college.” A public grand opening is scheduled for July 21. The Junior Achievement Discovery Center at North Georgia will be on the campus, though not affiliated with Alliance Academy. It will serve as a middle school entrepreneurship and financial literacy experience. All Forsyth County middle schoolers will take field trips to the center throughout the school year to learn life skills, such as how to run a business, pay taxes and balance a checkbook. Its construction is ongoing, and it will begin drawing student tours this fall from Forsyth County, Hall County, Lumpkin County, Dawson County, the city of Gainesville and the city of Calhoun. The program has two similar centers in the state, including the Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center which opened in August 2013 in Atlanta, and the Junior Achievement Discovery Center at Gwinnett which opened in 2015.

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Party with a purpose March 24 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Each year, hundreds of people deck themselves in green and get ready to party the night away in one of Alpharetta’s biggest events of the year – Shamrockin’ for a Cure. But this annual festival is much more than just another party. It’s a way to have fun while fundraising and spreading awareness about cystic fibrosis, a life-shortening disease. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs and primarily begins in childhood. It causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreases and other organs, leading to persistent infections and limiting the ability to breathe over time. Today, the average life expectancy for someone living with cystic fibrosis is 40, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. And while new treatments are improving that number, there’s still a long way to go. That’s where Shamrockin’ for a Cure

steps in to lend a hand. Now in its 10th year, Shamrockin’ has raised over $2 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and regularly sees over 1,500 people attend. Last year alone, the event raised $400,000. “It’s the power of one person,” said Kathryn Igou, media chair for Shamrockin’ for a Cure. “This is one of the things that made me realize how powerful our ideas can be. Just one person can have a vision and make something like this happen.” Igou first got involved with Shamrockin’ through her company, Georgia’s Own Credit Union, which was the first corporate sponsor for the fundraiser. But she said that her heart got involved when she went to Pam Baker’s house in Roswell. Pam, along with her husband Jon and their friends, started Shamrockin’ in 2008 as a fundraising event after two of their sons, Gavin and Jake, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Visiting the Bakers’ house is what made the mission of Shamrockin’ real for Igou.

“I was washing dishes, and when I looked to the right, she had so many things drying – breathing machines and all kinds of paraphernalia” Igou said. “Then I looked at all of the pills they take every day. They take 50 pills a day. And then I realized that the day-to-day care is just astronomical.” On March 24, people can line up at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre to fundraise while enjoying a night of live music, food and drinks from dozens of local restaurants, and live and silent auctions. Some of the prizes include Justin Timberlake concert tickets, vacation getaways, sports memorabilia, hand-crafted furniture, safaris and more. Tickets start at $115, with $56 tax deductible.

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Roswell Street development to feature music venue, restaurant By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Town Commons has submitted plans to convert the upper floor of its two-story building at 10 Roswell Street to accommodate a music venue. The project would require a zoning change and is tentatively set for a hearing before the Alpharetta City Council March 26. The applicant, Bob Rothman, wants to convert the top floor of his existing two-story building at 10 Roswell Street into an area to provide a music venue that will seat some 330 patrons. The area had previously accommodated office use, but those tenants have moved out. The Corner Deli and Aria Hair Salon would continue operation on the first floor, along with a new restaurant the applicant is proposing. At a March 1 hearing before the Alpharetta Planning Commission, Community Development Director Kathi Cook said the operation would require more parking than was now available on the premises. Adding the number of patrons at the music venue and the restaurant, she said, would require the developer to provide 146 spaces at peak hours. However, because the music venue will only operate on Friday and Saturday nights, and some of the area parking will be used for other restaurants, her department subtracted 25 percent bringing the total to 110. The building currently has 40 parking spaces, eight of them in a lot behind the building and more on-street

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Alpharetta Town Commons has plans to recondition the second floor of the building at 10 Roswell Street to accommodate a music venue that will operate on Fridays and Saturdays. A restaurant on the first floor is also part of the development. The Corner Deli and Aria Hair will continue to operate on the first floor. parking directly in front. The city also allows new developments to count parking spaces they arrange with private lot owners if the spaces are within 500 feet. The developer has an off-site parking agreement for 43 parking spaces with a nearby animal hospital, leaving a shortfall of 27 spaces. As defined in a revised portion of the Downtown Code just passed March 5, developers must pay a fee for parking deficiencies in new and expanding commercial and office properties. Those fees range from $4,500 each for the first five spaces on up to $20,000 each for spaces beyond 40. Attorney Dan Rolader, representing the property owner, said Rothman has secured a long-term agreement with Wells Fargo for use of the final 27

spaces at the bank’s property at the corner of Main and Academy streets. He said there is no portion of the Downtown Code that requires off-site parking be within 500 feet of the business establishment. He further argued that the city used a geographic information system to map the distance from the development to Wells Fargo. He said a ground-level measurement, taken along two different routes, showed distances of 497 feet and 506 feet. “I think we’re playing with nothingness there,” Rolader said. “It’s a two-minute walk from Wells Fargo to the venue.” He said if the owner were forced to pay the city’s fee for 27 spaces, it could run around $176,000.

“I assure you that the parking agreement with Wells Fargo is not nearly as expensive,” he said. Off-site parking spaces at the animal hospital and at Wells Fargo will be displayed with signs and will be enforced by staff hired by the business operation, Rolader said. Rolader also said the La Casa building at 37 Roswell Street would still operate separately but would need to be expanded by 3,500 square feet in order to help it compete with other downtown businesses He said plans do not call for any modifications to the exterior so as to preserve its historic presence in downtown. Ben Lee who will help operate the restaurant and music venue at 10 Roswell Street, said the restaurant will offer a sports theme, and he hopes to work with local youth leagues to encourage sponsorships. The music venue, he said, will operate on Fridays and Saturdays and will cater to the age range of 40-70. He said he operates similar venues in other states and as close as Johns Creek. He’s had no issues with unruliness. Most of the patrons have families and often join up for an evening out. “We don’t have any issues with troublemakers or with other problems,” he said. “In our current locations, we have several contracts or agreements with the local municipalities for some of the off-duty police officers or some of the officers who have retired to be involved with us.” The Planning Commission approved the rezoning application unanimously.

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Recently built homes attract attention It should be no secret that homebuilders are having trouble keeping up with the demand in the market right now. So it appears that homebuyers thirsty for newly built homes are GEOFF SMITH finding what they Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com want in recently built homes. A new chart released by Atlanta’s own Smart Real Estate Data shows that 33 percent of all Metro Atlanta resales (homes sold that are not new construction) in 2017 were homes built between 2000 and 2007. That’s pretty significant when you think about the fact that we’ve been building new homes in the metro area since the 1960s with the attitude that we can’t build them fast enough. Mitchell Palm with Smart Data says homebuyers are attracted to homes from this area for several reasons. “These 10-15 year old homes offer decent layouts, a lot of home for the price, and larger lots than what most homebuilders are providing today,” he said. “Update some flooring, counters, appliances, and a fresh coat of paint, and you have practically a brand-new house.” Housing designs have gone through many iterations throughout the years, but a relatively new tool to builders became mainstream in the late 1990s: the engineered beam. This improvement made is cost-effective for builders to start offering more open floor plans. Before this, if a builder wanted to have an opening from one room to the next of more than, say, 10-16 feet, they probably had to use a custom-built steel beam. Today, you can go to any professional supply store and pick up an engineered beam. That’s why houses built in the ’80s and ’90s all have those similar layouts

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– you walk into the foyer with a dining room on one side, a formal living room on the other and the kitchen and den in the back. The engineered beam made it so that you didn’t have to walk through a small doorway to get from one to the other. And we seem to like that. In fact, when I had my remodeling company 10 years ago, we went into several homes built in the 1980s and 1990s and used engineered beams to remove walls and open up floor plans. It certainly made the house feel bigger. Brenda and I used engineered beams to open up the floor plan in our first home – an 1,100-square-foot cabin originally built in the 1920s. The difference there was night and day. But there are a lot of things people want out of a new home. Just the fact that it’s new is attractive to a lot of homebuyers. I have people come to me all the time interested in getting a construction loan so they can build a house themselves. They love the idea of picking out all the finishes and the layout and making the home that much more personal to them. Few actually have the stomach for it though. Building a home today is no joke. Homebuilders in our area have

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At the free expo, discover dozens of travel and cruise options and meet with over 40 vendors for information on every phase of life. The expo, now in its third year, includes exclusive informational talks, hors d’oeuvres and dozens of door prizes. Join the fun Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. For more information, visit northfulton.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

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EASTER EGG DASH

What: This free event features 15,000 eggs, face painting, moonwalk and more. The dash is structured by age groups. Bring your own baskets. When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. Where: Shakerag Park, 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

CHILDREN’S EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

What: Activities include petting zoo, photos with Easter Bunny and face painting. Egg hunt is for ages 3-6 only. Children under 2 and over 7 will receive goody bag. When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: North Park Softball Fields 1-4, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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What: Children ages 1-10 can join for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. When: Saturday, March 24, noon Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

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What: Stop in for an individual or family photo with the Easter Bunny any time. A green screen will be used, so participants are asked not to wear green. When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.noon Where: Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 S. Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

EVENTS: SHAMROCKIN’ FOR A CURE

What: Shamrockin’ for a Cure returns to Alpharetta to rock the night with food, live music and dancing, all while helping cure cystic fibrosis. When: Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta. Cost: $105. Tickets include food, drinks and giveaways More info and tickets: shamrockinforacure.com

WATER DROP DASH 5K AND FESTIVAL

What: Dash along the Chattahoochee River in this Peachtree Road Race qualifier. There is both a 5K and Kid’s Fun Run, followed by games, giveaways and face painting. When: Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: waterdropdash.com

ROSWELL BEER FEST

What: Try over 300 different types of beer, along with food and live shows. All proceeds will benefit the Star House Foundation, a charity servicing at-risk youth in North Fulton. When: Saturday, March 24, 2-6 p.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $50 and include a tasting glass for sampling More info and tickets: roswellbeerfestival.com

BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY

What: Safely get rid of old tires, sofas, tables, refrigerators, mattresses, toilets and more. See a full list of accepted materials online. Bring proof of residency for Milton or Roswell. When: Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.noon Where: 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com

What: Participating restaurants will feature discounts and a special prix fixe menu during the week. When: March 26-30 Where: Participating restaurants across Johns Creek More info: johnscreekchamber.com

SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: Master Gardeners explain how to utilize environmentally sound sustainable practices in your vegetable garden. There are multiple classes in multiple locations. Where: Lost Corners Cottage, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs; Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell; and Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta When: March 26, 7-8:30 p.m. in Sandy Springs; Mar. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell; and April 7, 9-10:30 a.m. in Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net

NESO LIBRARY RENOVATION MEETING

What: Give input on the upcoming renovation of the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library. When: Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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What: Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra will feature artistic director and conductor Juan R. Ramirez as part of its 60th year anniversary. Free concert. When: Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell More info: ascorch.org

“MARY POPPINS” AND “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

What: Roswell Dance Theatre in partnership with the Atlanta Dance Theatre announces the collaborative dual performance of these two timeless family favorites. When: Friday, March 23, 7 p.m. Additional shows March 24 and 25 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $17.50 More info and tickets: atlantadancetheatre.org and adtshows. com

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. When: Jan. 27 through April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

What: Learn more about healthy living in your community, with vendors ranging from grocery stores to healthcare providers. There will be demonstrations and samples. When: Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: The exhibit will convey the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.” When: Feb. 13-March 30, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Join for a casual breakfast with Congresswoman Karen Handel. Registration is required. When: Thursday, March 29, 7:30 a.m. Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info and registration: johnscreekchamber.com What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: What: Participants will learn about the naturalization process and will receive free study materials and flash cards. Bring your Green Card/Permanent Resident ID to the first session. When: Friday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org What: Students will need to schedule a 3 hour block of time to take the practice exam. When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Chef Lynn Ware will teach everything about buying and using a pressure cooker. When: Saturday, March 24, noon-2 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

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What: Practice tests will include individualized reports of strengths and weaknesses. When: Saturday, March 24, 1-5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

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What: Author Dorothy St. James will discuss her latest book “Playing with Bonbon Fire: A Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery.” Copies of the book will be available to purchase and sign. When: Saturday, March 24, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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What: Learn how to make a pysanka, which is a traditional Ukrainian decorative egg, symbolic of Easter and is decorated using a wax-resist method. For 13 years old and up. When: Sunday, March 25, 2-5 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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What: See “Cinema Paradiso” free. This film is rated R. When: Thursday, March 29, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

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Wonderful waterfall in Woodstock Here’s some good news: there’s a really neat waterfall over near Woodstock. Cutting right to the chase, it’s Allatoona Falls on Toonigh Creek. But here’s the challenge: it’s hard STEVE HUDSON to get there. Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net In fact, even though the waterfall itself is on Lake Allatoona, it’s surrounded by private property. There’s no “start here to see the falls” parking area. Because the land around the falls is private, you’ll have to find another way to get there. In other words, you pretty much can’t get there from here, unless you have a boat I remember my first trip to this waterfall several years ago. A friend and I had gone to Little River looking for white bass. We had his canoe, and we also had high hopes of great fishing. But our success turned out somewhere between “slim” and “none.” We must have made a thousand casts to places where white bass should have been, but all to no avail. They just weren’t there. So… “Let’s go find the waterfall instead!” my friend said. Because Allatoona Falls most easily accessible by water, the process of getting to it has everything to do with water levels in the lake. Right now, the lake level is probably around 835 feet. I say “probably” because as we speak the lake level is coming up from its wintertime low. It edges up a little bit every day and will likely keep doing so until the first of May. You can check out predicted levels on the Corps of Engineers site, water.sam.usace.army. mil. At levels below about 836 or 837 feet, Toonigh Creek may only be a few inches deep as you approach the falls – much too shallow for power boats. That definitely keeps the crowds down, at least for a little while. But low water is less of a problem for kayaks and canoes. There’s no doubt about it either. It’s truly neat slip in there in a shallow-draft boat, paddling up the creek to check out the falls. So how do you get there by kayak or canoe? The easiest way is to start at Olde Rope Mill Park on Little River near I-575. Put your boat in the water and paddle downstream, following the right bank as you make your way below I-575, past a sand plant, and

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around several bends to the mouth of Toonigh Creek. Then paddle upstream to the falls. That’s all there is to it. Are there any particular paddling challenges along the way? Not really. At low lake levels, two rock-encased utility crossings below I-575 create very minor rapids. But as the lake comes up, they’ll soon be submerged and the faster water will disappear. Pretty soon, you’ll have essentially flat water all the way to the falls. How will you know when you arrive at the mouth of Toonigh Creek? That one’s easy. The river suddenly and unmistakably widens, and you’re there. At that point, stay right to enter the creek and make your way upstream. The Toonigh Creek channel may be braided, depending on the water level. The easiest going is usually on your left as you head upstream. You’ll zig and zag a bit and then there it is – Allatoona Falls. What’s this waterfall like? That depends a great deal on the level of the lake. If the lake is low, as it is right now, you’ll find a wide, multi-tiered waterfall with two main drops and a total height (depending on the lake level) in the neighborhood of 25 feet. As the lake comes up over the next few weeks, however, that lower tier will eventually be all but submerged. You’ll still have a nice waterfall, especially for this neck of the woods, but a chunk of it will be underwater. Higher lake levels make the waterfall accessible to deeper-draft boats, and as spring moves toward summer you can expect to find many others up Toonigh Creek enjoying Allatoona Falls. When the lake’s up, powerboats

and jet skis often make the run up the creek to the falls. Keep an eye out for them. Stay out of the main channel in areas where motorized watercraft might be present – and always wear your PFD (life jacket). At the falls, be aware that the rocks can be very slick. Proceed solely at your own risk. Be aware, too, that much of the land around the falls is private. Be sure that you stay on public (Corps of Engineers) land, and don’t trespass onto private property. But what if you don’t have a boat? Is it still possible to access the falls? Yes, but you’ll need to stay on Corps of Engineers land. We’ll talk about how to do it in a future column. Meanwhile, expect to see me out there over the next few weeks – but as the water warms I’ll probably be looking for those white bass instead of hiking! And speaking of white bass… Want to learn more about springtime white bass fishing in Georgia? On Thursday, March 29, I’ll be presenting a seminar on white bass fishing in Georgia from 7-9 p.m. at Alpharetta Outfitters. It’s free, but you need to let ‘em know you’re coming. We’ll be talking about the how, when and where of springtime white bass fishing in Georgia. Find out more at alpharettaoutfitters.com From its headwaters in the north Georgia mountains to the tailwaters near Atlanta, the Chattahoochee River has become a trout fishing destination for anglers far and wide - and CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT will show you how to experience that world-class fishing yourself. Available on Amazon.

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The immune system and skin cancer One of the most frequent questions that I receive as a Mohs surgeon and dermatologist is why skin cancers often arise in one’s 60s, 70s or 80s when the sunburns occurred as a child or young adult. The answer is likely related to the immune system. The immune system plays a much larger role in skin health than people typically consider. Your skin is the interface between you and the outside world. It is responsible for protecting you against most viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. It also protects you from environmental threats such as many toxins and carcinogens. Unfortunately, your skin itself can be damaged as it protects you, and that damage can accumulate. When the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays strike the skin, the DNA of many cells takes damage. Your cells have proteins whose job it is to detect DNA damage and repair it, but no process is perfect, and some mutations are permanently incorporated into your skin cells’ DNA. Most of the time, the damaged DNA results in the cell not working or dying, but occasionally the damaged gene is one that controls growth or cell behavior. These mutations accumulate, and the next time that the cell grows or divides it increase the chance that an additional random mutation will push the cell over the edge into being a cancer. Some genes normally cause a cell to grow, and mutations in these genes can cause a cell to grow or divide more than it should; these genes are called oncogenes. Other genes are responsible for putting the breaks on cell growth and for telling a cell when it is not time to grow and divide. When these genes are mutated, it can be like taking the breaks off of a car aimed downhill. The car gathers speed and there’s no way to stop it. These genes are called tumor suppressor genes. If a cell begins to grow and divide excessively and at a person’s expense, the cell is now cancerous. At this point, it is up to the immune system to protect the individual by killing the cancerous cell. Nearly everyone knows that the immune system is important for fighting infections, but fewer people are aware of the immune system’s role in fighting cancer. The immune system is equipped with a number of cells that seek and destroy cells gone bad. The key is differentiating self from non-self, and a large portion of a medical school immunology course is dedicated to

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Forsyth County seeks input on residential design standards FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is seeking citizen input on residential design standards for the single-family Res2, Res3 and Res4 zoning districts. The county is beginning the process of creating new design standards for these zoning districts and wants public input to assist in formulating a vision for future residential development in the county. Design standards under consideration include exterior materials, windows, building orientation to street, building scale and disposition on lot, parking configuration, site design, connectivity and walkability, landscaping, open space, lighting and accessory structures. Two listening sessions will be held to gather feedback on preferred design, which will include a dialogue on design concepts so community priorities can be established and integrated into the draft requirements. The public is invited to offer their perspective on residential design and preferences at either session.

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Activities planned for March 24 Sharon Forks Library reopening FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The grand reopening of the Sharon Forks Library will take place March 24 with plenty of activities for any age. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. at 2820 Old Atlanta Road and continue throughout the day. Participation is free and registration is not required. Lambert High School’s String Quintet, The Fab Five, will help staff and patrons at the Sharon Forks Library begin a new chapter in the library’s history when they play at the grand reopening celebration at 10 a.m. The Fab Five, Serena Gao, Rachel Zhou, Joey Jin, Minjae Kim and Carson Tufts, will be among the first to perform in the newly expanded and renovated library. “The library has been such a big part of our lives since elementary school – we were honored to be part of such an amazing event for our community,” Jin said. They will perform inside the library until noon, but additional activities for children, teens and adults are planned throughout the day. Much beloved story time programs return to Sharon Forks with a special

visit from book characters Elephant and Piggie at 10:30 a.m. Patrons will hear special readings of Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie books and take photos with the costumed characters in a meeting room that is nearly twice as large as it was before construction began. Portions of the grand reopening festivities will highlight not only the expansion of the building, but also new additions to the library’s collection of materials. The Hot Spot is a new addition to this branch and, like the Hot Spot at the Post Road Library, is a multipurpose space that works well for adult and teen programs, meetings, study sessions and workshops. “We’re so grateful for our patrons who love the library and have been so patient during the construction process,” said Forks Library Branch Manager Mendy Gunter. “It will be our pleasure to welcome everyone back to a bigger, more beautiful and more functional library.” For more information on the Sharon Forks Library Grand Reopening Celebration, visit forsythpl.org.

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Board of Commissioners recognize employee for retirement FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During a recent meeting meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized county Soil Erosion Inspector Larry Souther on his retirement. Souther spent 21 years as a county employee. His last day with the county was today.

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American Legion receives Sawnee Foundation Award FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Due to the Sawnee EMC Foundation and their “round up charity program,” the American Legion Post 307 has been awarded $2,500 for the week long Boys State Program at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. These Forsyth County students, selected for their leadership skills, will learn the constitutional process by which the city, state and national governments were founded.

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*Individual plan. Product not available in MN, MT, NH, RI, VT, WA. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/ certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150(GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6096E-0917 MB17-NM008Ec

Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous for Sale

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