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JC Council wants solution for neighbors, music club By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council met last Wednesday night in special session to pass a new noise ordinance but decided to craft one carefully instead. The Council called the extraordinary meeting after council members learned Medlock Bridge subdivision residents were at the boiling point over inaction to solve their problems with 37 Main, a rock club on Medlock Bridge Road less than 1,000 yards from their homes. Residents say the battle has been going on for 22 months without noticeable relief. At their March 14 work session they decided to act and invoke a noise ordinance that would give the city a way to limit music emanating from the club to acceptable levels. But at the Wednesday meeting, the council’s ardor was cooled by the realization that a defensible noise ordinance should go through due process of study and evaluation. Three brothers, Joe White, David White and John White brought their successful rock club model, 37 Main, over from Buford, and opened their second club on Medlock Bridge Road and Wilson Road in the space formerly occupied by the Barnacles Restaurant. But since opening, the Whites and the building’s owner, Coro Realty, have not been able to satisfy nearby residents. “It didn’t really start until December of 2014. That’s when we started to work with folks and the city,” Joe White said. The club has been a hit with millennials and Generation X fans, and a welcome shot in the arm to the other local retailers near the Medlock Bridge

subdivision. But subdivision residents say the noise has been too much. “We have done a lot to reduce the noise and soundproof the club. We put up a cinderblock wall and filled it with sand and redid the rear entrance to reduce noise,” White said. “We’ve turned the volume down, and our customers have complained. So we have sacrificed a lot on our side. And we are willing to do more. We want to be good neighbors.” Coro was willing to make $125,000 in soundproofing improvements also, but the city has asked them not to go forward just now. Mayor Mike Bodker said there was no point in having them do that work if it was evident that was not going to solve the problem. The homeowners have the right to live in their homes undisturbed, and that is the No. 1 objective to reach, he said. At the city’s called meeting, Community Development Director Sharon Ebert said she had a noise ordinance prepared for adoption, but that the normal process would take around four months. Residents had complained of 22 months of failure to get the noise from the club under control. The city had preferred to operate without a noise ordinance on the theory that its nuisance ordinance would be more effective. This case made council rethink that. However, Bodker said deciding to pass a noise ordinance in three days was likely to produce a less effective ordinance and one that could more likely be open to challenge. “We should take a closer look at the hard data on noise and see how other cities are handling it,” he said. Councilman Lenny Zaprowski said any ordinance will have to satisfy residents citywide. “You know the city has an amphitheater in Newtown Park, and we’ve made assurances to the people who live

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The White brothers, who own 37 Main on Medlock Bridge Road, say they have been trying solution after solution to fix the noise problem with residents. From left are David White, Joe White and John White. around the park. We had better be sure we can live up to our own ordinance,” Zaprowski said. The City Council agreed to get the new ordinance fully vetted by staff with the intention of revisiting it in four months. After the meeting, Medlock Bridge homeowners were happy that the city was going forward, but they said results were not what they wanted. Medlock homeowner Jeff Cook said nothing has changed so far. “If anything, it’s worse,” Cook said. “I guess I would say I am slightly optimistic after this meeting. But it’s been 91 weeks.” The major problem for the homeowners is the percussive thump that vibrates through their homes. Resident Pam Shay said she is “reluctantly optimistic” that the problem can be solved with 37 Main. “It’s the children I am worried about most. You can see the lack of sleep for them,” she said. “As a parent, I have to ask why they can’t be quieter. It’s been 22 months with no results.” Resident David Heller he would rather have a business there than an empty building. “It’s better for everybody if there is something there. But this whole situation could be resolved by turning down the volume,” Heller said.

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Oregon’s Jeff Rose tapped as new FC superintendent Scheduled to take helm June 1 By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County School Board has named Jeff Rose, current superintendent of the Beaverton School District in Oregon, as the sole finalist for the district’s next superintendent. Following a 14-day comment period ending March 31, Rose is expected to sign a three-year contract with Fulton Schools to begin June 1. Rose, 43, has been the superintendent for Oregon’s third-largest school district for the past five years, following a three-year stint as the head of the Canby (Oregon) School District. “I am honored to join Fulton County Schools,” said Rose, during a March 17 news conference announcing his hire. “I will be committed to serve and lead in a manner that builds on the past success, trust and forward trajectory that this district has shaped.” He noted that, as a father of two

young children, the choice to come to Fulton Schools was more than a professional one. “As a husband and father of two children, the schools and community will be a great benefit for my family,” ROSE said Rose. He and his wife, Lisa, have a 12-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son who will attend Fulton schools. Fulton School Board President Linda McCain said Rose meets the criteria established by the board, and matches what constituents want in a superintendent, based on a recent survey. Those attributes include a background in education, leadership and communication skills, and integrity. “This job requires a skill set often found among the top CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and the board has been diligent in making this choice,” said McCain. “We are confident we have the right new leader to help us continue to close our achievement gap and build on our current strengths.” Rose has a doctorate in educational

leadership and a master’s degree in teacher dducation from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach. Over an education tenure spanning two decades, Rose has also been an educational assistant, classroom teacher, principal and director of school improvement in Oregon schools. The Beaverton School District is located in the suburbs of Portland, and has 41,000 students in its 51 schools – about half the size of Fulton Schools. McCain noted the districts share similarities, including a diverse population and high student achievement. The selection of Rose also garnered a nod of approval from former Fulton superintendent Robert Avossa. Both are members of the Large Countywide and Suburban District Consortium made up of 20 school districts from 11 states, ranked among the most successful school systems, according to the Education Counsel and The School Superintendents Association. “It is clear he has a deep passion for ensuring all kids learn and reach their full potential,” said Avossa, the current superintendent of the Palm Beach

County (Florida) School System. “He has found a way to support traditional educational values while being innovative and strategic. Fulton County Schools has an optimistic future with Dr. Rose.” Gwinnett School System Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks also lauded the choice of Rose for Fulton Schools, noting “I have known Jeff Rose for several years … and I consider him to be a deep and strategic thinker. He has the knowledge base, skill set, and talent pool needed to be a successful superintendent.” The board had previously selected Philip Lanoue, superintendent of Clarke County Schools, as the sole finalist. He withdrew his name after controversy erupted over his handling of an incident in his school system. Rose has been considered in the initial search, but withdrew his name prior to the board’s decision to hire Lanoue. According to school officials, Rose was “persuaded” to re-enter consideration after Lanoue withdrew. His annual base salary from Fulton Schools will be $295,000. His base salary in Beaverton was $200,000 annually, making him the second-highest-paid superintendent in Oregon.

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GDOT’s Promise: Old Alabama paving finished by Christmas Apparent inaction on job due to substructure problems By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek residents battling the traffic logjam at Old Alabama and Medlock Bridge roads got some good news from the Georgia Department of Transportation last week when it announced the BLACK project will be finished by the end of 2016. Meanwhile, the apparent holdup on work at Old Alabama has been settled and is proceeding. The $3.6 million project turned into about a $4 million project when the project contractor, C.W. Mathis, hit some “bad soil” that caused work at the intersection to come to a halt. Although it is not a city project – it is funded by federal and state GDOT money – Johns Creek Public Works Director Tom Black is familiar with the situation and the bureaucracy when such problems arise. When the substructure was found to be so mixed with water as to make further work unsound, the first order of business was to find how large a patch of bad soil there was, Black said. “Once you have defined the problem, there is a negotiation for the cost of correcting the problem. Then it has to go up the chain to get approval, and since there are federal dollars and state money, that takes time. Then the numbers are rechecked coming back down the chain.” To correct the problem, the roadbed will be hollowed out by about 5 feet and filled first with a moisture barrier to keep water out, then with 1 foot of large stones on the base. Smaller stones are then spread over the larger stones to infill and create more stability. Finally, a third layer of still smaller-grade aggregate base is laid over the roadbed to provide an even more solid roadbed. “This seals off the roadbed and prevents moisture from getting back in,” Black said. “The intersection had been patched and patched again for years. This should hold up for a long time to come.” The original finish date had been

put back to around May 1, 2017. The Johns Creek City Council explored the idea of paying for an “expedited” finish by Sept. 1 of this year but balked at the C.W. Mathis price of $320,000. Now it appears the city will get the project finished five months sooner at no cost to the city. But Black said the reason is the project should be on the downhill side of completion. “Mathis has the incentive that if it can finish sooner, it can bid that crew on another project. There is no telling how many crews were broken up during the recession when there was nothing to do,” Black said. Now GDOT and the Federal Highway Administration have money to spend on a backlog of projects, and the construction companies can’t reassemble enough crews. Also hurting the companies is finding the skilled labor – concrete finishers, bricklayers and other skilled artisans – who are barred because of tougher immigration laws requiring contractors to prove workers are here legally. “That’s what happens when you lose competent help. Once you lose them, you never get them back,” he said. GDOT spokeswoman Analyce Baker said the project will add a second left-turn lane from Old Alabama onto northbound Medlock Bridge Road. GDOT will also lengthen the merge lane so that the cars in those left-turn lanes will have more time to merge back into northbound Medlock traffic. The westbound turn lane from Medlock onto Old Alabama will have its merge lane lengthened to Buice Road to give cars getting on Old Alabama more time to merge. However, Baker said there are no plans to widen Old Alabama beyond Buice Road because the amount of Old Alabama traffic at the Buice Road intersection is too great to push the lane passed it. Fulton County first identified the Old Alabama corridor for widening in 1996. But due to the high cost of construction and utility relocation, the project remained on hold, Baker said. Although the county did build several acceleration and deceleration lanes on Old Alabama, the major work never got done. Once cityhood seemed inevitable, Fulton stopped all work on the road. GDOT had adopted the project in 2005 with a start date of 2010, but funding restrictions delayed the project until November 2014 when the contract for the current project was let. Construction began in May 2015.

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Of course, if my team loses, my excitement dies down a little. But I’m still curious to see who will win it all and take home the trophy and bragging rights. It’s too sad this year was not our year. However, we will continue enjoying our eight national championships. This year is especially sweet since our in-state rival, the University of Louisville, has taken themselves out of the tournament. As the kids say, “Bye Felicia.” This time of year is my Super Bowl, World Series and Olympics all rolled into one. Not only do I love the sport and watching the games, I love the way this time of year brings us all together. Granted, sometimes we are all united only so we can root against one another. But usually we are all rooting for something and following some-

thing together. It’s a time for us to set aside our religious and political affiliations and come together to watch groups of men, much younger and far more athletic than us, throw a ball around a court. And get really worked up about it. With all the nonsense and fighting surrounding who will run our country next year, it’s nice to sit back for a few weeks and focus on something that honestly isn’t that important – unless, of course, you’re my dad or brother. But in all seriousness, March Madness gives us games to look forward to, things to talk about at work that aren’t controversial, and periods of time to get together and mindlessly watch a game or two. So, without March Madness, I think we’d all go … mad.

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Before you reject ‘the system,’ understand it If there’s a theme that sets this political season apart, it’s the voters’ utter disdain for most of the people who practice politics. They’re fed up with politicians, they’ve lost faith and confidence in HAMILTON LEE Senior Advisor for the Indiana University the political elite Center on Representative Government and they don’t believe that the realm where politicians ply their craft — government — works. The two presidential contenders who have most channeled this frustration, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders, have electrified many voters who want to get this message across. They’ve mobilized new voters, people more mainstream politicians haven’t reached. The involvement of more Americans in the political system, though it unsettles the old order, is bracing. There are many legitimate reasons for these people to be turned off by the political system today. But I’d argue that if you’re hell-bent on shaking up the system, you also need to understand it — and understand that certain features are likely to persist no matter how hard you try to change them. The first is that it is very hard to make our representative democracy work. We make progress incrementally, over years if not generations. The first president to press hard for affordable, accessible health care was Harry Tru-

Our system discourages the rush to judgment … The process is inevitably slow, noisy and messy, the results fully satisfy no one, and more often than not the best we can do is to muddle through. man. It’s taken us that long even to get close — and no one would argue that the work is done. So you have to approach politics with great patience. Our system discourages the rush to judgment. It puts a premium on including as many voices as possible, which takes time in a complicated country. The process is inevitably slow, noisy and messy, the results fully satisfy no one, and more often than not the best we can do is to muddle through. Which is why in our system, there’s rarely a sense of completion. The work — on health care, taxes, the environment, you name it — is never done. Nothing is ever finally settled. There is no ultimate solution. Many people are also turned off by what lies at the center of our system: dealmaking. This involves a clash of ideas in the public arena, compromise and negotiation, which make a lot of Americans uneasy. Yet it’s how we resolve our differences — and has been since the first day of the United States’

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solve all our problems. Indeed, we live in an era in which government faces more and more problems it cannot effectively deal with. Increasingly, citizens have to step forward and fill the void that government leaves. The relevance of the citizen increases every day as power is more diffuse. Technology empowers individuals, and social media allows more citizens to express their views, vent their frustrations and mobilize organizations. We may well be moving into the century of the citizen. I think of the woman who got rail-crossing signals fitted out at dangerous intersections in Indiana after her daughter was killed at a rail crossing with no signals. Or of my neighbor, who helped build a movement to press for accurate labeling of food ingredients because he was diabetic and had no way of knowing the sugar content of goods. Our communities and lives are better because of citizen action. Indeed, unless citizens boost their involvement and contributions, many of our problems will not be solved. Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a distinguished scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Why Washington insiders losing touch with voters I remember the days after President Obama’s re-election and how the party leaders and their “experts” diagnosed another four years in exile. The party must expand, they said. HATCHER HURD The party must Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com reach out and be more inclusive, they said. Four years later, the GOP looks like one of those western movie wagon trains circled up with hostile Indians (excuse me, indigenous people) riding around and around them. Here we are four years later, and it is politics as usual. I received an email from Sen. Johnny Isakson, one of my favorite Georgia politicians. He was a Republican when it was an uphill battle in this state. I thought him a reasonable conservative who spoke for the little guy. When he ran for the Senate, his sign was in my yard. Yesterday, an email to me laid out his reasons for refusing to consider any Supreme Court nomination made by

the current president. He said it should be done after a new president was sworn in so that the “will of the people” could be carried out. I emailed him back my reply, but I am realistic enough to doubt his staff will pass it along to him to read personally. So I am sharing it with my readers who may: Johnny, The Constitution is clear about the process for choosing a Supreme Court justice. It makes no mention of the “will of the people,” as they are voting for a president, not a Supreme Court justice. It is sad that the presidential appointments appear to be made with an eye to packing the court with likeminded jurists, to make a philosophical ally of the court for whatever political wing has the power. Each party has been guilty of it and justifies it with an appeal “to the greater good.” The genius of the founding fathers was to create a third branch of government in what my 11th-grade history teacher Mr. Hunt told me was the “balance of power” among the administrative, legislative and judicial branches of government. The late Supreme Court Justice An-

Bad government is bad government, especially since it allows the other side the same loophole when the tables – as invariably happens – are turned. tonin Scalia would, I think, be scandalized at such a nakedly partisan effort being infused into the selection of his replacement that clearly contravenes the founding fathers’ intentions. Scalia made Supreme Court history by introducing the concept of “originalism” into the Supreme Court’s decisionmaking. Originalism is Scalia’s term for weighing the constitutionality of laws by the measure of what exactly the founding fathers intend. In 1789, their intention in creating the Supreme Court was not to make

it a political ally for a president or for Congress, the court being a body that would be beyond the control of voters. Quite the opposite, it was intended to be a council of the best jurists in the land to act as a check and balance between the other two seats of government. Or so Mr. Hunt told me. It was wrong of Vice President Joe Biden to suggest the same such thing then, when the choice was for a lameduck Republican president, and it is wrong to suggest it now. The temptation has always been there. For example, it was wrong for President Franklin Roosevelt to try to pack the Supreme Court by adding more judges to try to get more of his New Deal measures past Supreme Court scrutiny in the 1930s. FDR’s motives were pure; they just weren’t constitutional. Bad government is bad government, especially since it allows the other side the same loophole when the tables – as invariably happens – are turned. It is the president’s prerogative and duty to choose the justice’s successor. It is the duty of the Senate to offer ad-

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; By the year 2022, high school students in Fulton County could opt to attend one of two campuses focused on science, technology, engineering and math that will send them on a career pathway to high-demand, high-paying jobs in information technology, health care sciences and engineering. One of those STEM-focused campuses is slated for Milton Center, the old Milton High School, in downtown Alpharetta, with a second location in South Fulton. Both campuses are included in the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Programs plan for 20172022, although no firm timelines have been set. Building the schools may also hinge on the fate of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Voters will be asked to renew the one-cent tax for another five-year term on May 24 to fund the capital plan. During a recent presentation to the Fulton County Board of Education, Yalanda Bell, executive director of Career and Technical Education, outlined the need for STEM-focused schools, and the research that went into the conceptual plan for the curriculum. The goal, Bell noted, was to offer students a â&#x20AC;&#x153;relevant and applicable curriculum so that they leave our district with college and work-ready skills they can instantlyâ&#x20AC;? use. The focus was on three aspects for success: partnerships with business and industry, workforce trends data and student interest. To nail down the fields where demand for workers is high and supply is low, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce assisted in providing workforce trends in Fulton County. The data shows the county has robust opportunities in health care sciences, primarily nursing, engineering and information technology. Data from recent ACT reports also showed high student interests in these fields. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was amazing how many students were actually interested in health care science and engineering as a part of the STEM concept,â&#x20AC;? said Bell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we know there is a workforce shortage in technology and health care, we also know our students are especially interested in [these fields].â&#x20AC;? The STEM-focused campuses will provide students a curriculum allowing students to transition directly into the

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Right-turn lane at Jones Bridge onto McGinnis Ferry now open JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The right-turn lane on Jones Bridge Road onto McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek is now open, relieving a point of congestion for many people in the northern part of City. The project adds 700 feet to the northbound, right-turn lane on Jones Bridge Road onto eastbound McGinnis Ferry Road. It also includes a 1,000foot transition lane on McGinnis Ferry Road to allow motorists time to ease into the flow of traffic. Motorists at this intersection were experiencing delays with through-traffic and right-turn traffic sharing a single lane. Extending the right turn lane on Jones Bridge Road at McGinnis Ferry Road allows more drivers to have better access to the turn lane and to clear the through lane. Drivers should be alert for workers who remain on-site to finish remaining detail work on the project. The project is being coordinated with Forsyth County, which is planning to

The project adds 700 feet to the northbound, rightturn lane on Jones Bridge Road onto eastbound McGinnis Ferry Road. widen Brookwood Road, which becomes Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek, and McGinnis Ferry Road from just north of Sargent Road to Ga. 400, where the Georgia Department of Transportation will install a new interchange. For information about Johns Creek’s transportation projects, visit the city’s Traffic Improvements page at www.johnscreekga.gov/Residents/Public-Works/Traffic-Improvements.

Roswell announces 2nd annual Azalea Festival ROSWELL, Ga. — The second annual Roswell Azalea Festival will run April 11-30. Events will take place throughout Roswell as organizers prepare to pay tribute to the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, which are a heatand drought-tolerant plant native to Georgia. The festival began as an effort to increase awareness of The Cottage School and to create a scholarship endowment fund for the school. However, due to its instant success, the festival rapidly grew to encompass many areas of the city. The event focuses on the azaleas during their peak blooming season. The guiding force behind the establishment of the Roswell Azalea Festival has been Sandy Buhler, a community volunteer involved in many areas of service. The event will include plant sales and programs, the Azalea Invitational Art Exhibition, musical performances, sculpture tour, art galleries, pottery, The Cottage School Azalea Gala & Golf Classic, a harvest dinner, ghost tours, photography exhibits, scavenger hunts, garden tours, pottery exhibit, special offers from area businesses, a 5K & 10K run, the Atlanta Jazz party, art

Roswell will hold its second annual Azalea Festival April 11-30. shows, historic homes, the farmers and artisans market, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell Parks, a beer fest and much more. Azalea Festival booklets are available to pick up at the Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St. For a complete list of festivities for this year’s festival, visit www.roswellazaleafestival.com.

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Alpharetta launches bike rental service on Greenway By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta took another step Monday to open its roads up to bicycle traffic by approving a contract for three bike rental stations. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the measure is part of an ongoing effort by the city to promote bicycle traffic from the Alpharetta Greenway to major points within the city, such as Avalon and the new City Center. “A person may decide he or she wants to bike the greenway instead of walk, but they don’t want to lug a bicycle all the way there to do it,” Drinkard said. Alpharetta agreed to pay $21,840 for a one-year contract with Zagster to implement and maintain the program. The three sites follow the Big Creek Greenway with stations at North Point, Rock Mill Park and the Alpharetta YMCA. Smyrna became the first metro city to implement a bike share program last September. The city, which also tapped Zagster to run its program, has three rental stations with four bikes each. It paid $32,960 for implementation and one year’s maintenance on the program. Smyrna spokeswoman Jennifer Bennett said the city plans to bring on a fourth station soon along Concord Road, and because ridership has proven robust, city leaders are considering proposing a fifth station. Since the Smyrna program launched Sept. 12, the bike share program has logged 1,526 trips to date and has 831 active members. “Those stats are just off three stations and 16 bikes,” Bennett said, adding that she expects the numbers to increase as the weather warms up and more stations are added. As things develop in the downtown, she said, there may be other businesses that want to add their own bike station independent of the city’s stations.

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Smyrna Councilwoman Teri Anulewicz, who helped spearhead the drive, said one of the reasons she supported the program is because the city had put a lot of money and work into its infrastructure for bicyclist and pedestrian traffic, especially with multipurpose trails. “One thing that was important to me in working with the vendor is I didn’t want the city to have to own or maintain the bicycles,” she said. “So it’s nice to have this partnership where we don’t own the bikes. We don’t have to hire someone to manage it.” Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Director Mike Perry told the City Council Monday that the original vision was to begin the program at City Center and run the route to Avalon, but development along the Thompson Street corridor has delayed that plan. Councilman Dan Merkel wanted to clarify, and Perry confirmed, that because Zagster will manage the program, the city will not be liable for injuries. However, the city will be responsible for damage or theft of the vehicles. Perry said rates for the rentals have yet to be set, but he anticipates a similar setup as that established in Smyrna where the first four hours are free and each subsequent hour is $5 up to $40 per ride.

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Pick my brain: The stigma of brain health If the medical discipline of brain health or psychiatric disorders is misunderstood, depression is the stepchild borne of stigma. Depression, also known as major ANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D depressive disorder, is a disease of the Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research brain that carries a physical burden on the patient worse than a heart attack. There are two schools of thought regarding the origins of depression. The first is the old (and I mean old) psychoanalytic model that defines depression as “anger toward others turned inward.” The second approach uses the approach that MDD is a medical illness caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. As a physician, I personally and clinically throw out the psychoanalytic model. The chemical imbalance model is based on targeted, modern, medical science, including data from neuro-imaging trials. The NIH, universities and even pharmaceutical companies have been collecting DNA samples from patient volunteers with various psychiatric diseases for the past 15-plus years. Experts across the board believe that the focus of future research and obtaining a deeper understanding of depression includes identifying the specific genetic predisposition to this illness. Some even think it may be a constellation of genes. A recent study published in Nature showed that adding a diabetes medication to an antidepressant protected the telomeres (the caps on the end of chromosomes, our DNA). By protecting the structural integrity of the telomeres this treatment combination provided a better quality of life than outcomes for patients given an antidepressant plus a placebo. While cognitive behavioral therapy has value in a comprehensive treatment protocol, first-line treatment must include addressing depression as a root cause of functional impairment. For that reason, the genetic-chemical-behavioral paradigm is the most effective way to address brain illnesses such as depression. Genetics! What a profound concept and segue to start the discussion on de-stigmatization of brain health. Psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety and depression clearly run in families. Some

Experts across the board believe that the focus of future research and obtaining a deeper understanding of depression includes identifying the specific genetic predisposition to this illness. Some even think it may be a constellation of genes. families are open and talk about the disease, encouraging their loved ones to get help, while other families pretend it does not exist. If hypertension or high cholesterol runs in the family, everyone is off to find a specialist after discussions at the family reunion. People are happy to discuss their current LDL numbers or dosage of Lipitor, but no one is willing to discuss their Prozac prescription. How do we get the world to see psychiatric illnesses for what they are — medical conditions? How do we talk openly about anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and schizophrenia? Hopefully medical science has started the change in perceptions. The research on genetics, new approaches to treatment, new medications and new technologies have all helped us to better understand the etiology of psychiatric disease. My team is currently testing not only new medications but also innovative approaches such as Botox well as low-frequency magnetic stimulation as potential antidepressants, and intravenous infusions of medications similar to ketamine. It is an exciting time to be a research physician but an even more exciting (and heartening) time for individuals whose daily life is negatively affected by illnesses like depression. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and brighter every day.

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JC Swift Water Rescue Unit makes first 2016 rescue JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man and a woman overturned their canoe and were trapped on shoals near Jones Bridge Park on March 15. The Johns Creek Fire Department’s (JCFD) Swift Water Rescue Unit responded with its new high-powered rescue boat. The boat, which has a 200hp jet drive motor, powered its way upstream from the Jones Bridge Road ramp and rescued the couple. “A lot of people tend to underestimate the Chattahoochee River,” said Fire Chief Jeff Hogan. “It doesn’t have a lot of churning rapids, but when the Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Buford Dam, the river picks up a lot of speed and can rise rapidly. Before heading out to the river, we recommend that you check with the Corps about when the water release will occur and when the rise is expected to hit the area of the river you will be visiting.” During a release, the Chattahoochee can rise as much as 11 feet in minutes. The water can be as cold as 47 degrees, which is low enough to induce hypothermia and hamper efforts to swim to shore. The Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Buford Dam during weekday afternoons unless there are

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release times (see the Buford column). JCFD acquired a custom-made rescue boat last year. The boat provides sufficient power and versatility to reach and save people more quickly. The boat has only a four inch draft, which allows it to move over most shoals, the gunnels (sides) of the boat are lower, which makes it easier to enter the boat from the water, and it has a hand-cranked hoist to lift a lightweight stretcher.

Fire Chief Jeff Hogan offers these simple precautions before entering the river: • Call ahead to see when Lake Lanier releases from Buford Dam are scheduled. And call just before entering the river. Be aware of the release time and head for the shore when the release is scheduled. Water level can change in minutes and the water swiftness increases. • Always wear a flotation device. • Keep an eye on the water level - note the water level on a solid fixture, such as a bridge support. If the water level has risen, it’s time to get out! • Just because you’re in a boat, don’t assume you’re safe. People have drowned after their boat struck rocks broadside and overturned. • Make sure someone knows where you are. If you get into trouble, someone can find you and alert authorities. • Pay attention to where you are there are mile-markers along the river. If you have to make an emergency call, you can better inform authorities where to find you.

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Roswell clinic serving pregnant women Offers alternatives to abortion By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — In hopes of lessening the number of abortions in Fulton County, the Pregnancy Aid Clinic provides free services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and counseling. Originally founded in 1984 in Hapeville, the PAC has grown to include two additional clinics – a mobile RV unit that can travel to women who can’t get to one of the health centers, and the newest location in Roswell at 281 South Atlanta Road. The Roswell clinic, which opened in October, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Women can schedule a time to come in — or they can just walk in — to the Roswell location to find out if they are pregnant. Then they can choose to have an ultrasound, after which they can talk to one of the staff members, which include client advocates. “That sonogram about 70 percent of the time changes their hearts and minds,” said Courtney Brown, development coordinator. “Some women who come in are happy, some are abortionminded. And we try to present their options.” The clinic adheres to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Courtney Brown said. What that means is PAC does not promote abortion or contraception, though, for engaged or married women, the facility does endorse natural family planning. However, Courtney Brown said the group doesn’t proselytize.

“If they want to talk about spiritual things, we’ll do that. But we do not evangelize,” Courtney Brown said. “Other [pregnancy resource clinics] will say they need to come to Christ. We do not do that. If that happens, wonderful. But we are here to save lives. A lot of these women are truly frightened and don’t know what else to do.” Marla Brown, no relation, was hired in May as executive director to help find a location for, and then open, the Roswell facility. She oversees about 10 staff members, with roughly 20 volunteers also available to help. One of the staff members is Gina Phillips, a registered nurse who performs the sonograms. She said part of her job is making sure women have all the information necessary to make the best choice possible. “We let them know what their options are and educate them so they know everything they need to know to make an informed choice,” Phillips said. “We will not refer them to an abortion facility. We explain the abortion process and show them videos and explain all the different complications that can occur. And how there are emotional issues that can come up, not immediately but long term. We want them to know all their choices and what can happen with them.” Many of the women who come to the clinic have had abortions previously. To better help those clients, a room in the office is dedicated to meetings for a group called Post Abortion Treatment and Healing, which helps women work through the many emotions they may experience after having abortions. There have been a lot of “saves” this year, Phillips said, which means

Pregnancy Aid Clinic, 281 S Atlanta St, Roswell, serves pregnant women and counsels -not preaches- carrying babies to term. women who came in wanting abortions changed their minds after seeing their ultrasounds. “Once they have their ultrasound and leave, we still follow up with them and can bring them back in for a second ultrasound if they need one,” Phillips said. “We don’t just discharge them and they’re gone. We want to be that positive person for them and let them see they aren’t defined by their past and they can be more.” Marla Brown said if a client decides to continue her pregnancy after the ultrasound, the clinic then offers individual or couple parenting classes. While attending those lessons, clients can earn “baby bucks” to buy items in the boutique attached to the clinic. The boutique is open to the public and all areT:\ADS_2015\NFAYP free to come in and shop.

“We give them the necessities, like diapers,” Marla Brown said. “We have a car seat training class and, if they come to the class, they get a free car seat.” The goal is to support the soon-tobe mothers, she said. “Not only throughout the nine months of their pregnancy, but also throughout the whole first year afterwards as well,” Marla Brown said. “We won’t support them financially, but we do put them in touch with the right resources. Whether it’s Medicaid or getting in touch with housing if they need it, counseling, whatever it is they need, we have a large network of connections that we can help make that happen. That includes adoption if they want to put the baby up for adoption.”

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Clinic: Continued from Page 16 The clinic is funded fully from private donations. Marla Brown said they do receive two grants, but both are from individual donors. Last year alone, those donations made it possible for PAC to “save over 200 babies,” Marla Brown said. “We are very proud of that,” she

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Technology wave lifts firms willing to risk the ride Innovation key to finding new markets. By PATRICK FOX Pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Few eras can match technical innovations made in the past 20 years. And those innovations – from smart phones to data systems – have changed corporate America in ways no one imagined when they were first unveiled. But, while some companies have prospered by embracing the new technology, others, less willing to adapt to changing times, have been spectacularly left behind. Kodak, a world leader in imaging and photography for more than a century, foundered to bankruptcy after failing to recognize the potential of digital cameras. Blockbuster, with video rental outlets in 9,000 locations just 12 years ago, met the same fate when it was slow to respond to threats from mail-order and streaming-video provider Netflix and video vendor Redbox.

Digital Scientist embraces new ideas “It goes to innovation and the willingness to prototype, a willingness to fail, a willingness to try new things,” said Bob Klein, president and CEO of Digital Scientist, a technology development and consulting firm in Alpharetta. “In a way, technology can help companies better connect with their customers, old and new, and it can also help reveal more value within their own company.” Companies embrace technology for a variety of reasons, Klein said. Much of the impetus for change within companies comes from perceived threats. Other times, managers see something else show up in the market or the CEO reads something about a new technology that can improve efficiency. One of the best routes to change is when a company’s own IT department comes up with ideas that will give their organization a leg up on the competition, Klein said. But, he added, the corporate climate rarely works that way. “I think IT organizations have been seen as cost centers,” he said. “They’ve been focused on making the trains run on time and taking costs out of supporting departments. The new technology requires IT act as a consulting organization to support the business.” Klein said waiting for someone to

ask for something , a company needs to have the capability to collaborate with their own business and say, “These are some things you could be doing.” Many companies create products – hardware – but don’t see the potential of marrying that product with software, Huddle Inc., which prints 150 million Bob Klein, CEO of Digital Scientist, said innovation should be he said. tickets for about 10,000 high schools part of every company’s strategy. A thermoaround the country, has rolled out a new stat, for examdigital ticketing system that can replace ple, can be more the traditional paper ticketing for its than a simple Thacker said. vides accreditation services, review clients. climate regulaThe company services and other tools to upgrade tor in a home was looking at school performance, primarily to grades or office, he said. When married to the its paper ticket operation and began pre-K-12. right software, it can create a smart wondering when will digital ticketing For years, AdvancEd concentrated home that can be accessed through the come to high schools? primarily on school accreditation, owner’s smart phone. “Last year, we decided we would conducting thousands of school reviews Something as simple as a soap disbuild our own viable product in a annually. The information was gathered penser could be modified with sensors digital ticketing solution,” he said. “We and collated on hard copy, requiring to alert the building manager they need tested it on about six to eight Geormountains of paper and months of replacing, he said. gia schools and the tests turned out time. “The point is, hardware and softremarkably.” Ludwig van Broekhuizen, chief ware are coming together,” Klein said. The company is now rolling out its innovation officer for AdvancEd, said as “It’s rare now where you have hardware digital ticketing system to all of the teams were going out to conduct their without software embedded.” schools in the country for free, any reviews of schools, they would find school that wants a digital component reams of documents, meeting minutes, to the paper ticketing system. improvement plans and notes from “We knew that other companies parents’ conferences. had the technology but didn’t have the Team members would have to pore knowledge of schools and what the over these papers onsite, then draw up One company that has taken that schools needed like we did,” Thacker hard copies for the school. message to heart is Huddle Inc., an said. Several years ago, the company Alpharetta firm that specializes in mar“We had multiple people come to us launched its ASSIST platform. keting for large corporations. and want us to license their solution “That platform revolutionized how One of the company’s largest assets or partner with them. But at the end of everyone in the world was doing acis its ticketing business for high school the day, we wanted to own the disrupcreditation,” van Broekhuizen said. “It events. The company prints 150 million tion. We wanted to own the piece of allowed schools to go online where they high school tickets for about 10,000 technology that was doing the disrupthad their own digital space to upload high schools across the country. ing.” all of their activities and any docuHuddle CEO Joey Thacker said the mentation they wanted to provide for company realized early that if it gave teams, pointing to their own efforts for high schools free paper stock for tickimprovement.” ets, it presented Wendy’s with a great The system cut down on the time opportunity to put their logo on the required to examine an individual ticket with a coupon on back. Not all companies are looking over school’s performance plans and results “It’s an entry for Wendy’s to promote their shoulder for disruptions. and gave evaluation teams a chance to their brand and message,” he said. “We AdvanceEd CEO Mark Elgart not review information before visiting the now work with about 125 clients on only has an eye on education, but he school. This allowed teams to spend that program alone.” keeps up with the latest trends in techmore time in classrooms, interview parThacker said Huddle continuously nology. ents and staff and other stakeholders. looks at its operations to see what type The Alpharetta-based company is All the information – from the school of innovation could potentially disrupt the largest school improvement educaand the AdvancEd teams – was upwhat they’re doing. tion company in the world. loaded. “We want to be out in front of that It serves a network of 34,000 and do the disrupting ourselves,” schools in some 70 countries. It proSee TECHNOLOGY, Page 19

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Millennials want to do good, have fun – and that is important More and more I’m hearing that significant decisions among our corporate executives and community leaders are being shaped in part to cater to millennials. And I’m wondering how well GEOFF SMITH North Fulton and Assurance Financial, Forsyth are pregsmith@lendtheway.com pared for that. The State Farm and Mercedes-Benz site selections for their new Sandy Springs and Dunwoody campuses were based in large part on what millennials would desire in a workplace environment. So they located on the MARTA line. The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, which is run by our city’s largest corporations, just released a marketing campaign called Choose Atlanta aimed squarely at the millennial workforce. I myself am not a millennial – though being in my early 40s I’m happy to admit I’m not that far off. Most resources I’ve looked at consider millennials to be anyone born between 1980 and 2000. They have seemingly different ideas of how the world should work. And it’s important for our companies,

and thus our cities and communities, to know this because today millennials make up 33 percent of the workforce. And Forbes estimated that by 2025, that number will grow to 75 percent. Baby boomers seemed happy to have a well-paying job and a good home. Millennials want more. They want a comfortable and transparent company culture. They want to avoid driving or wasting time in traffic. They want an active nightlife and places where they can go to walk from one venue to another. They are heavily engrossed in technology. I look at North Fulton and Forsyth and wonder how prepared we are for this workforce. Have we done enough to make our communities attractive to the millennial workforce? Are businesses going to want to locate here in the future? Are the corporations that exist here now going to want to stay? We have a lot to offer that crowd. We have great city centers with Avalon, Canton Street, downtown Suwanee and Duluth. We have a lot of great parks and natural resources including Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River. But as corporations shift their cultures to cater to the millennial crowd, being close to mass transit and avoiding traffic are going to be major factors in their

Continued from Page 18 “That was the first step for an accreditation company to go totally online and digital with all its processes,” van Broekuizen said. “It was a game changer.” A few years later, the company adapted the same technology and applied it to school improvement plans. One component, called eProve, is an online system which collates surveys from school stakeholders. With a week’s worth of observations, a principal can click a button and take a look at averages across the entire school or focus on a specific grade level, a specific subject or a group of instructors teaching the same subject. It allows schools districts anyone else to quantify what’s happening for students and learners in a classroom, van Broekuizen said. “That’s just another way a digital tool has totally turned upside down how we do our business,” he said.

corporations to North Fulton. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood compared the economic importance of MARTA expansion into North Fulton to the construction of Ga. 400. The bill was killed, but another was born that could have a better chance of success. Wood tried to explain it to me last weekend when I saw him at my son’s baseball game. It seems like a pretty complex funding mechanism and it’s still evolving. Like Beach and Wood say, having a mass transit option in North Fulton could be critical to attracting new corporations as well as maintaining the existing ones. But much of North Fulton was very carefully planned, which is why it was so successful in the first place. So it isn’t much of a surprise that some leaders wanted to apply the brakes first before jumping fully on board with MARTA’s proposal. Have a great weekend and be nice to your local millennial! Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com; 770-674-1433. Personal: NMLS#104587; Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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decisions on future site locations. In case you have not heard, there is a huge debate going on among North Fulton leaders as to whether we should support increasing our sales tax by 1 percent in Fulton County, and then giving half of that to MARTA. If we do that, MARTA has sort of agreed to extend its north rail Line up to Windward Parkway. This happened very fast and may have seemed too rushed for some of our community leaders. It is a significant amount of money ($4 billion over five years which otherwise would be spread out to the cities in Fulton to spend on transportation as they please). Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle has said he isn’t sure the money wouldn’t be better spent on significantly less expensive transit options such as light rail. House Rep. Chuck Martin would like to first see studies proving significant ridership before getting behind such a measure. The Johns Creek City Council simply passed a resolution opposing the measure altogether. On the other side, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach, who is also a state senator who chairs the Senate’s economic development committee, has said MARTA expansion into North Fulton will be critical in attracting

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Cumming attorneys break ground CUMMING, Ga. — On March 1, Patterson/Moore Attorneys held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new office building, which will be located across the street from the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. The firm is working with their architect to build a replica structure of the historic home that previously sat on the property.

REAL ESTATE:

Top agent chosen as instructor for new agent training JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Ryan Assad, one of the Atlanta area’s top-producing residential ASSAD real estate agents, has been chosen as an instructor for the Keller Williams Ignite training program for new agents. Assad is celebrating his 20th year of selling real

estate in and around the Atlanta area with Keller Williams, Atlanta Communities and RE/MAX, where he was honorably inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement. The Keller Williams Ignite program is the real estate industry’s most comprehensive new agent training program, providing the highest level instruction on lead generation, marketing and professionally representing buyers and sellers in all aspects of a real estate transaction

Keller Williams Partners are 2015 Circle of Excellence winners CUMMING, Ga. — The 400 North Board of Realtors held the 2015 Circle of Excellence awards celebration March 10 at the Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming. Over 70 agents from Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming attended the event, and among those winning awards was Susan Brack, who took home the Top Individual Producer award for over $14 million in volume. In addition, the Welch Team received the top producer award for highest number of units and volume for a team. Many other KWCP individual agents and teams brought home awards for real estate achievement in various categories. Circle of Excellence service and membership are based on the personal production of at least $2 million in real estate transactions in a single year.

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CALENDAR ROSWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EASTER SERVICES

MOUNT PISGAH EASTER EGG HUNT Bring everyone for a morning of hunting, playing, fellowship and fun with your family, friends and neighbors. With 15,000 eggs, food, games, prizes and fun, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church offers something for every member of the family. Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. – noon. Patriot Athletic Field, 9825 Brumblelow Road, Alpharetta. Visit mountpisgah.org/?s=Easter+Egg for more info. Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EASTER ACTIVITIES FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH EASTER SERVICES

CALLANWOLDE’S 16TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

What: Fellowship Bible Church will hold a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25. Easter ser vices will be at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, March, 27. Where: Fellowship Bible Church, 480 W. Crossville Road, Roswell More info: fellowshiproswell.org

What: Callanwolde celebrates the coming of spring with its annual Easter egg hunt featuring thousands of candyfilled eggs and the Easter Bunny. When: Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Where: Callanwolde’s beautiful spring gardens and grounds. More info: Buy tickets online at Callanwolde.org. All proceeds benefit the Callanwolde Dance Program.

MILTON COMMUNITY EGG HUNT

EASTER EGG HUNT FOR ADULTS

What: The Easter Bunny, face painting, food trucks and more will be on hand at the community egg hunt. When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. Where: Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

What: The Forsyth County Lions Club will hold its third annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.noon Where: Old Atlanta Community Room, Old Atlanta Rec Center, 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: BreakfastWithTheEasterBunny.com.

2016 TASTE OF FORSYTH AND EASTER EGG HUNT

What: The city of Cumming and Superior Plumbing are bringing the Taste of Forsyth and an Easter egg hunt back. More than 25 restaurants will participate. When: Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: The Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net/calendar-of-events/taste-of-forsyth

What: Country Land Golf Course, an 18-hole public fee golf course, is planning an Easter egg hunt for the adults. On March 26, anyone who comes to play golf will be eligible to find approximately 20 eggs filled with prizes that will be hidden on the course. When: Saturday, March 26, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Country Land Golf Course, 6560 Mayfield Drive, Cumming More info: facebook.com/countrylandgolf

FREE PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

What: Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy kid-friendly activities while entering a free drawing to win a $300 bracelet. When: Saturday, March 26, 12:30-4 p.m. Where: Atlanta Diamond Design, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 120, Cumming More info: atlantadiamond.com

WORDS OF RESTORATION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES SERVICE

What: A Pre-Resurrection worship service will offer a time of fellowship and celebration. When: Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m. Where: Courtyard Marriott, 12655 Deerfield Parkway, Alpharetta More info: worimalbanyga.org

What: RUMC will have a variety of Easter worship services. When: Sunday, March 27, at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

PARKWAY CHURCH EASTER EXPERIENCE

What: Come for worship services at 8:45 and 11 a.m., or an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. When: Sunday, March 27 Where: Parkway Church, 5830 Bethelview Road, Cumming More info: parkway-church.org

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES TAYLOR ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE

What: TRMS will be hosting a food drive to benefit North Fulton Community Charities. Donations of canned pasta sauce, pasta and nonrefrigerated Parmesan cheese requested. When: Through Wednesday, March 30 Where: Drop off donations at the TRMS front office, 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek More info: school.fultonschools.org/ ms/taylorroad/Pages/default.aspx

WILDLIFE FEEDING TIME

What: Join a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist for an in-depth look at one of CNC’s resident animals as the wildlife department feeds them. When: Saturday, March 26, and Tuesday, March 29, 4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate making traditional southern food in the cookhouse hearth. Using an open flame, Clifton will show the versatility of old cooking methods, trade recipes and reveal the tricks of the trade. When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. Where: Archibald Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ATLANTA WORKSHOP PLAYERS’ 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION GALA

What: The Atlanta Workshop Players will hold their 35th anniversary celebration with a show, dinner and dancing. When: Saturday, March 26, 5 p.m. Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: atlantaworkshopplayers.com

22ND ANNUAL FULTON GOLDEN GAMES REGISTRATION

What: Register by Tuesday, March 29, for the 22nd Annual Fulton Golden Games, for active seniors, When: Beginning April 27 at 10 a.m. and continuing through May Where: Bell Memorial Park, Milton More info: Contact Recreation Coordinator Kevin McDonald at (678) 2976143 or kmcdonald@alpharetta.ga.us

SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: Master Gardeners explain how to utilize environmentally sound sustainable practices in your vegetable garden When: Tuesday, March 29, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Saturday, April 2, 1011:30 a.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell and Whole Foods Educational Farm (former Harry’s Market) 1180 Upper Hembree Rd, Roswell (for Alpharetta location) More info: http://nfmg.net

GEORGIA CASA ANNUAL LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW

What: Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, the state organization that supports and promotes advocates for abused and neglected children, will hold its 12th annual luncheon & fashion show. When: Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m. Where: Mason Fine Art, Suite 100, 415 Plasters Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 More info: gacasa.org

A NIGHT WITH KAREN KINGSBURY & FAMILY

What: A girls’ night out featuring Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury and time with her family. When: When: Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m. Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: premierproductions.com/ tour/night-karen-kingsbury-family#

CNC SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE

What: Attract butterflies, pollinators, birds and more to your garden by adding native plants with the help of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Going native provides a wealth of benefits to your space, including privacy, beauty, blossoms, food and homes to our wide diversity of animals. Over 120 species of plants available, and horticulturists and knowledgeable volunteers on site. There will also be herbs and veggies for the edible garden and more. When: March 31, April 1, 2, 8 and 9 Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’ BY MILTON THEATRE COMPANY

What: Milton High School’s award-winning theater program will present “Young Frankenstein.” When: March 25-26 at 7 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’

What: This full-length ballet explores the fantastical realm of Wonderland and Alice’s adventures there. Beautifully choreographed dancers and top-notch production values bring this timeless story to life. When: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Orchestra $20; Balcony $15. More info: tysod.com

SAWNEE ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS MONTHLY MEETING

What: The SAA will present Susan Wright, the director of Cashin’s Sculpture Garden, and Scott Eckley, Impromptu Productions, who will present a program on the creation of Cashin’s Sculpture Garden. When: Monday, March 28, 6 p.m. Where: United Way of Forsyth County, 240 Elm St., Cumming

LIBRARY EVENTS: For a complete list of North Fulton events, go to afpls.org/events For a complete list of Forsyth events, go to forsythpl.org/eventCalendar/eventCalendar.aspx

MYLAR WINDOW ART

What: Color and contribute to a mylar window art project in the library. Supplies provided. Ages 4-10. Sponsored by Friends of the East Roswell Library. When: Saturday, March 26, 1 p.m. (ages 4-10) and 3 p.m. (ages 11-17) Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

MEDITATION FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

What: Join Dr. Suman Kollipara for a session on stress and meditation. When: Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: Registration required by calling 770-360-8820 or emailing karen. swenson@fultoncountyga.gov

ALL AGES CHESS CLUB

What: Meet with others who share your love of the game.

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When: Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: RESCUE DOG OLYMPICS

What: An interactive, fun field day of silly and competitive games for dogs and their forever families to participate in together. When: Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park pavilion area, 4770 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, 30338 More info: RescueDogOlympics.com

‘KINKY BOOTS’ AT THE FOX THEATRE What: – Join Broadway in Atlanta as it welcomes “Kinky Boots” to the Fox Theatre for a week of musical excellence and Tony Award-winning performances. When: March 28-April 3, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 More info: foxtheatre.org

GEORGIA AQUARIUM’S NEW CALIFORNIA SEA LION EXPERIENCE

What: Georgia Aquarium will introduce a new California sea lion experience that will highlight this fascinating species. When: Exhibit opens Thursday, March 31 Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 More info: georgiaaquarium.org

40TH ANNIVERSARY ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL

What: The 40th annual Atlanta Film Festival will present opening night and closing night gala screenings with talent appearances, as well as eight marquee screening events. When: April 1-10 Where: The opening night presentation will be at the Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 More info: AtlantaFilmFestival.com

Springtime trout stocking means great fishing ahead Now that spring is officially here, trout stocking in Georgia is moving into high gear in many of the state’s waters. That means now is the perfect time to plan a trout fishing trip STEVE HUDSON on one of Georgia’s Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group great stocked trout streams. Georgia anglers benefit from one of the best trout stocking programs you’ll find, and even as we speak efforts are gearing up for some serious trout stocking in streams and rivers across northern Georgia. “All trout waters in Georgia are now open to fishing year-round,” notes John Lee Thomson, trout stocking coordinator for Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, “and to sweeten that news, stocking efforts are ready to begin to make your trip even more rewarding.” How many trout will be stocked? Quite a few, to put it mildly. During this last full week of March, for example, Georgia’s DNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be stocking more than 80,000 trout. That’s a lot of trout (and a lot of great trout fishing opportunities). But even that number pales when compared to the 1 million (yes, 1,000,000) trout which plans call for stocking into the state’s streams by year’s end. Spring really is an incredible time to enjoy fishing in Georgia’s stocked trout streams. Those streams typically have plenty of water in them during the spring, which makes for better fishing conditions and less easily spooked fish. In addition, flows are cooler in spring than during the summer months, and that also helps the trout fishing. Where should you go to wet a line? Now, that’s a hard question to answer, for every angler has his or her personal favorite streams. But some stocked streams that show up again and again on lists of “favorite

trout waters” include Dicks Creek in Lumpkin County, Cooper Creek in Union County, and Wildcat Creek in Rabun County. Johns Creek in Floyd County is another popular stocked stream – and of course it’s hard to beat the great trout fishing opportunities offered right here close to home in the Chattahoochee River. How should you gear up for a trip to one of Georgia’s stocked trout streams? You’ll find that either spin fishing or fly fishing can be effective. When fly fishing on stocked streams, favorite flies include olive Woolly Buggers as well as patterns such as Y2Ks and San Juan worms. Spinning enthusiasts frequently have good success with small, bright in-line spinners such as Rooster Tails. Where regulations permit, it’s also hard to beat natural baits such as worms or crickets. And, yes, corn can work well in stocked streams, too. What about strategy? It never hurts to “think like a fish.” Trout look for cover and deeper water, so always give such areas a try. Also remember to “fish deep,” since that’s often where the fish are in stocked streams. Try to blend in with your surroundings, too, for nothing will alert a wary trout as quickly as a bright hat or shirt moving around near the water. Licensewise, you’ll need to have a current Georgia fishing license as well as a trout license to fish in designated trout waters. In certain of the state’s Wildlife Management Areas, you’ll also need either a Wildlife Management Area license or a Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass. Licenses are available from a number of vendors as well as online at www.georgiawildlife.com/ licenses-permits-passes. You can also purchase Georgia fishing licenses over the phone by calling 800-366-2661. You can find more info on Georgia’s stocked trout streams, including a complete list of stocked trout streams and an online Georgia trout stream map, at www.georgiawildlife. com/fishing/trout. I hope to see you on the water soon!

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SPORTS

Milton sweeps series against Roswell with 4-1 win

Head Coach Joey Ray pleased with performances of underclassmen By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton baseball (10-3, 4-2) swept a two-game series against Roswell (2-10, 0-4) with wins of 13-6 and 4-1. The Eagles Head Coach Joey Ray, who started three freshman and four sophomores against Roswell in the second game of the series last Friday, was satisfied with his underclassmen’s performances. “We’re very young and in this region it’s really tough to play at the highest level with young kids. I’m very pleased with how they played tonight,” said Ray. On Friday’s win, included in Ray’s seven young starters was starting pitcher Mason Kennedy. Kennedy pitched six innings, allowing eight hits and a single run. Kennedy struck out three and had no walks in 25 batters faced and had two pickoffs. Closing out for the Eagles was Josh Germany, also a sophomore. Though the duo gave up nine hits, they allowed just a single run. “I couldn’t be any more pleased with our pitching. Kennedy and Germany came out, threw strikes and gave us a chance to win,” said Ray. After beating Roswell 13-6 last Wednesday, Friday’s game featured much less offense. After a scoreless first inning, Roswell would strand two runners in the top of the second after David Thigpen and Reed Ritson singled. Stranding runners would be an undesired theme for Roswell as they stranded eight runners throughout the game. Milton was the first to score with a single run in the bottom of the third. Russell Megenity singled to open the inning, which led to a bunt by Drew Hamrock. The throw would hit Ham-

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We’re very young and in this region it’s really tough to play at the highest level with young kids. I’m very pleased with how they played tonight,” JOEY RAY Milton head coach

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Milton sophomore Mason Kennedy pitched six innings for the Eagles, allowing one run.

Roswell’s Jack Kouloukas was the lone scoring runner for Roswell, scoring on a sacrifice fly from Reed Ritson.

rock and the ball careened away from Roswell’s Drake Murray at first base. In the ensuing scramble for the ball, Megenity was able to score from second. Hamrock would steal second and third, and Steven Curry would walk and steal second to give Milton runners at second and third with two outs. However, Brett Centracchio would fly out to end the third inning. Roswell would respond with a run of their own in the top of the fourth after Jack Kouloukas doubled to open the inning and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Ritson. Once again though, Roswell

stranded two runners in the top of the inning to keep the score tied at 1-1. Milton’s Magenity would score for the Eagles again in the bottom of the fifth off a Curry sacrifice fly. After Roswell went three up and three down in the top of the sixth, Milton extended their lead to 4-2 on a two-run double from Garret Cook. Kennedy would be replaced on the mound by Germany to open the seventh inning with Milton needing at least two runs to avoid being swept. Roswell’s pinch hitter Murray would strike out to open the inning, but the Hornets’ Jet Kern reached first on a

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Milton girls LAX: The dynasty continues Milton seeking 11th state title in 12 years By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — With the lacrosse season now underway, the Milton Lady Eagles are seeking an unprecedented 11th state championship in the past 12 years. Since the Georgia High School Association began recognizing state championships in lacrosse in 2005, Milton has won the state title at the highest classification every year with the exception of 2009. With a state championship this year, the dynasty of Milton girls lacrosse will be the second best in GHSA history in all sports. Only Westminster’s girls cross country would have a better percentage of state championships in a 12-year span as they won 19 state championships between 1984-2004. So what makes Milton girls lacrosse so good? According to Head Coach Tim Godby, it is dedication, hard work, a desire to compete, athleticism, talent, TIM GODBY involvement from Milton head coach the community, the coaching staff and a desire for girls to be a part of the program. And basketball. Godby, who grew up in Kentucky, played basketball his entire life, including as a student athlete at Berea

College. Thirteen years ago, while he was teaching at Northwestern Middle School, Godby was asked by staff at Milton if he would be interested in coaching the girls lacrosse team. “[Milton] was looking for a girls lacrosse coach and they weren’t able to find anybody,” said Godby. “They asked me because I was teaching at the middle school and I said, ‘Why not?’ “I knew it would be a good chance to get involved in the community and they were desperate to find a coach. I started coaching and I began to realize how it was similar to basketball. The coaches and parents who knew the game were able to help me transition and we were able to divide up our roles.” Godby said he quickly saw the parallels between basketball and lacrosse. “Defensively, it’s very similar in playing the ball. Offensively, you can set picks, post up, get around picks and there’s the full-court press. Fast breaks are the same. You run with motion and ball movement and you can play man-to-man or zone defense.” With Godby quickly transitioning to the sport, it didn’t take long for Milton to begin their dynasty. Just a year after his first season at the helm, Milton won the inaugural girls lacrosse GHSA state championship in 2005. At the time, there was only a single classification in the sport. As its popularity has grown, so too have the number of schools competing.

Walton basically has their whole team back from last season. We had nine new starters. I thought we would be good going in but we needed to see ourselves challenged. So I was very pleased that we got the win.”

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There are now two classifications, and Milton has won at the highest classification every year except 2009, when they were defeated by Chattahoochee High School girls lacrosse. Even after so many state titles, Godby says the focus of the team is still to improve each season and to continue their dynasty as their current campaign is now underway. This season has started in typical fashion for the Lady Eagles as they are currently 6-1 overall after returning from last weekend’s tournament in Vero Beach, Florida. During the trip, the Lady Eagles beat Vero Beach, the topranked team in Florida, 7-5. Milton’s only loss of the season also came at the tournament where they were beaten by McDonogh (Maryland), the No.

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BT hurdler Bailey Durham thriving under Coach Gus Smith Durham has won all five hurdles events this season By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity hurdler Bailey Durham, under Coach Gus Smith, has had a stellar start to his senior campaign, winning all five of the events in which he has competed this year. Durham has already won the Region 4-AAA championship twice in the 110-meter high hurdles and was last year’s region champion for the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Durham finished second in the state championships last year in the 300-meter. Durham has become the first runner to spend all four years under Smith. Smith, who is a psychiatrist and a community coach at BT, had his own successes in the sport before taking Durham under his wing. Smith is a veteran hurdler who has competed on the regional, national and world stages. After a debilitating injury to his leg, Smith began to run hurdles, something he had last done in high school, as a part of his recovery. It is a sport he says is a difficult discipline to learn. “[Running the hurdles] takes a huge amount of practice. Anyone can run, but learning to run the hurdles is somewhat unnatural. You’re running at a barrier. It takes confidence, courage and flexibility and the willingness to overcome something that is counterintuitive,” said Smith. On his re-entry to running the hurdles, “I got excited and I started competing in Georgia, the region and competed at the national level and eventually I competed BAILEY DURHAM Blessed Trinity hurdler at the world championship.” Smith medaled five times on the world stage, all while over the age of 50. Simultaneously, he began an active role coaching hurdles at BT. Now in his 10th year with BT, Smith said he saw the potential early in Durham’s career.

Blessed Trinity coach Gus Smith, left, and hurdler Baily Durham. “Psychologically [Durham] was very open minded. He doesn’t see the hurdles as a barrier or my coaching as constrictive. He really enjoys it and has fun doing it. He didn’t have to overcome as much as other hurdlers, he was naturally comfortable,” said Smith. In addition, Smith said that Durham had a natural flexibility and strength. “Football players don’t make good hurdlers. They have tremendous strength but not flexibility strength.” And according to Smith, Durham had that as well as a tremendous work ethic. “I really enjoy the practices,” said Durham. “I have a strong passion for hurdles so it’s not grueling work, it’s something I look forward to after school.” “He attacks the drills,” Smith said. “He knew the other guys had done these drills and he wanted to do them faster.” Durham said his desire to run the hurdles stemmed from his wanting to “try something that no one else wants to do” and that desire has now allowed him to become the No. 1-ranked hurdler in Class 3A in both the 110- and

I really enjoy the practices. I have a strong passion for hurdles so it’s not grueling work, it’s something I look forward to after school.”

Baily Durham 300-meters. In addition to winning all five of his events this season, Durham also set a school record of 14.96 seconds on the 110-meter hurdles last Saturday at the Georgia Coaches’ Invitational Meet. Durham said his next goal is to win the state championship in the 300-meter hurdles after finishing second last season by just one-tenth of a second. Durham said his second place gave him the motivation to work even harder this year after last season’s bitter loss in the state championships. “[The loss] got me really riled up. I’m hungry to come back and ready to give it my all,” said Durham. If Durham can win the state championship, it will be Blessed Trinity’s first state championship in the hurdles. And according to Durham, the credit would go to Smith for teaching him everything he knows about the sport.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 25, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-19/CU-15-15/V-15-34 Old Milton Medical Office/Avitas Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2 acres from R-12 and R-10M to DT-LW in order to develop a medical office. Conditional uses are also requested to allow a “Clinic”, medical office use, and an ”Accessory retail” use up to 25% of the floor area of an office building as well as a “restaurant” use. Variances are requested for a reduced rear yard setback from 3’ to 0’, to reduce the 50’ transitional buffer to 0’, to eliminate the requirement for a 10’ wide landscape strip between parking bays, sign variance and variance to parking for more than 120% of the required spaces to be impervious. The property is located on 2505, 2525, and 2545 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-16-01/V-16-10 Milton Academy Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use for a private Montessori School. A Variance to the 5’ landscape strip requirement is also requested in order to allow parking. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lot 1122, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-15-25 Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Consideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. d. PH-16-04 Changes to DRB Guidelines Consideration of updates to the DRB Guidelines. e. CU-15-13 O’Reilly Auto Parts(City Council Only) Consideration of a request for a conditional use for an auto parts retail store. The building is located at 735 North Main Street on a vacant out parcel. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lot 1122, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. V-16-08 Hedgewood Homes(City Council Only) Consideration of a Variance to Section 2.5.5D of the UDC in order to allow crushed stone as a material for internal private driveways and a mulch walking path around the detention area. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lot 1268, 1st District, 2nd Section. 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 Park Plaza.

worst and goes to the root cause of the growing disgust by the public for our government’s institutions today. The secret to America’s success as the leader of the free world has been our willingness to uphold its institutions even if it is politically at odds with the situation of the day. Every four years we observe “the most powerful person on earth” accept a second term or relinquish that power to another as chosen by the people. Of course the president cannot serve a third term. Holding the president’s nominee hostage for almost a year in the unvarnished hope that a Republican can replace Justice Scalia casts a sad shadow across the entire country. It only raises further calumny on how our entire constitutional process works when the Republicans and Democrats adopt exactly the reverse of the political position they once evinced when they find the political winds have shifted. We like to invoke the founding fathers – Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Monroe and Madison — to justify our politics. We do them no honor with this base perversion of the judicial system they so carefully constructed. And what is the excuse offered? “Well, the other side said the same

The secret to America’s success as the leader of the free world has been our willingness to uphold its institutions even if it is politically at odds with the situation of the day. thing last time.” If mere political expediency justifies spurning the intent of the Constitution, what does that say about us as a country? You should be ashamed. The country is ashamed. P.S. Is it any wonder more and more voters are growing tired of such overt cynicism from our elected officials? Don’t they know many of us love this country most because of the system of government it purports to perpetuate? The cynicism with which parties value partisanship over that system is a slap in our faces.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, April 18, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-05 Fox Road Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Fox Road Right of Way in order to accommodate a City Council Condition approved on February 22, 2016. The portion of Fox Road is located within Land Lot 1254, 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 Park Plaza.

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YMCA hosts inspires kids to stay healthy this summer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Summer is the time for kids to get up, get out and grow. But for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. On April 30, the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative to

improve the health and well-being of children, to inspire families to get in a routine of exercising their bodies and minds. Activities throughout the day will be from 11am – 2pm inside the gymnasium where children will be encouraged to move, learn and motive families to create a healthier home

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, March 28, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-03 Norcross Street Right of Way Abandonment (City Council Only) Consideration of abandonment of a portion of the Norcross Street Right of Way. The portion of Norcross Street is located within Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd 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 Park Plaza.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The following Land Use Petition and Special Use Permit proposals located within the City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearings as stated above. LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER: LOCATION: CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:

RZ-15-010 & VC-15-010-1, VC-15-010-2, VC-15-010-3, VC-15-010-4, VC-15-010-5, VC-15-010-6, VC-15-010-7 Fitch Holdings, LLC 10500 Block of Parsons Road AG-1 (Agricultural District) TR (Townhouse Residential District) 9-unit attached townhome development; Concurrent variances to reduce the rear zoning buffer and eliminate the 10’ improvement setback, reduce the 25’ landscape strip along Parsons Road & Wilson Road, reduce the front yard perimeter setback along Wilson Road, reduce the side yard perimeter setback along Parsons Road and reduce the front interior setback along Parsons Road.

environment. YMCA Healthy Kids Day encourages families to “put more in, get more kid out” during a free, fun-filled day that includes interactive games, engaging and creative family activities, and health giveaways to encourage children and families to adopt behaviors that

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-11 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers March 24, 2016, 2:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine, Sunday Sales APPLICANT Gongtong Group, LLC d/b/a Green Lotus Thai Cuisine 875 North Main Street #301 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Gongtong Group, LLC Registered Agent Boontarika Anamayatana

support a healthier lifestyle. Through YMCA Healthy Kids Day, YMCAs help families play more, embrace nutritious food choices and build stronger connections within the family and with others.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-12 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers March 31, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT Wrig Locos, LLC d/b/a Locos Grill & Pub 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. #701 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Wrig Locos, LLC Registered Agent Brian Scott Will

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PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales

APPLICANT Fire & Brimstone, Inc. d/b/a Fire & Brimstone Tavern 10595 Old Alabama Rd. Connector Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Owner Fire & Brimstone, Inc. Registered Agent Deviprasad Chabukswar

APPLICANT Firebirds of Alpharetta, LLC d/b/a Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2665 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Firebirds of Alpharetta, LLC Registered Agent Michael Sard, Esq.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 through a manual machine to make a carbon copy and run the card. Police charged Hicks with identity fraud and put out a warrant for her arrest when she failed to appear to answer police questions. But the computer never forgets. She was taken into custody seven years later when she turned up at the Rockdale County Jail.

Break-in victim loses items worth $2,150 MILTON, Ga. — A local man reported a break-in at his home March 10 with around $2,150 worth of possessions missing. Alexander Asser returned home around 5 p.m. to find his door lock damaged and his possessions missing. No one was found inside the home. The

allegedly stolen items include an Ibanez bass guitar, two gold dress watches, a HP Envy Touchsmart m6 Sleekbook and multiple checkbooks. Their total value exceeds $2,150. A maintenance person was already on the scene fixing the lock before the police could investigate, therefore the crime scene was contaminated. No suspects have been named at this time.

Pizza order leads to identity fraud MILTON, Ga. — A woman ordering pizza March 15 reported fraudulent activity on her credit card after receiving a strange phone call confirming the payment. The woman attempted to place an order at local pizzaria online. A Yelp search brought her to bringmethat. com, an online food delivery service, where she placed an order of about $35.

According to the woman, less than five minutes later a man “with a gruff voice” called her claiming that the credit card machine was not working and that she needed to pay in cash once the delivery arrived. Her credit card statement, however, showed that the charge was pending. She was unable to reach the man again after calling back. The pizzaria storeowner likewise received a call from a man “with a gruff voice” who gave him the woman’s order, address and phone number. The storeowner stated that he does not receive online orders. His website has been suspended. The woman’s receipts were collected for evidence and her bank has been notified.

Former employee suspected in identity theft cases JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — One man is suspected for multiple cases of fraudulent activity targeting his former boss after he was fired. On March 11, Roberts Puccini called the Johns Creek Police Department to report two cases of fraudulent activity. He had received a letter from the IRS asking him to confirm his recent activity on his online account. Puccini stated that he has not used the account recently and that someone had attempted to obtain his tax return using his social security number. Puccini likewise had received a letter from Springleaf Financial Services stating that a loan, for which he had not applied, had been denied. A call to the company revealed that some-

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Stolen credit card gets $2,000 hit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman’s wallet was stolen from her purse March 11 while shopping at a grocery store and someone attempted to use her credit card to run up charges totaling $2,000. However, the credit card company became suspicious and denied the charges. The woman reported that her wallet was in her purse when entering the store, but was missing upon leaving. She was called by her husband shortly after attempting to check out and was told that fraudulent charges were already on her credit card. The attempted charges to Target were denied. The woman recalled that another woman approached her with many odd questions while she was in the back of the store. The purse with her wallet had been sitting in the shopping cart. She believes the conversation could have been a ploy to distract her while another individual stole the wallet from her purse.

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Local volunteers bring lights to Haiti ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Six local volunteers spent part of February in Port Au Price, Haiti, bringing relief aid to people in the remote village of Ticotollette on the island of La Gonave. Through donations from local businesses and individuals, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta were able to purchase and ship necessary materials to the site. One project, spearheaded by 14-year-old King’s Ridge student Caroline Schiltz and funded through private donations and the Rotary Club, involved providing an LED lighting system to the village, which has no reliable electricity. The system, called LuminAid, is a small, waterproof, all-weather so-

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Inbound call center and virtual office service. Provide receptionist services to various companies. Sell, schedule and provide virtual office services for home inspectors. Must work 1-2 nights 12:30pm-9pm. Real estate and/or inspection background a plus. $14/ hour + potential bonus in 1st 90 days. Resume: sales@wescheduleit.com

CABINET MAKER: Well established custom cabinet shop in Alpharetta needs full time, EXPERIENCED cabinet maker and molder operator. Position offers benefits and vacation. ONLY EXPERIENCED candidates should apply. Please call l770-318-7204 during normal business hours

Part-time GENERAL CLERK IL Sawnee EMC is seeking a General Clerk IL (Custodial/

NOW HIRING Mammoth Detail Salon in Alpharetta and Roswell and soon in Norcross is offering part time work for responsible, hard working young men and women who are looking for a great work place experience. $50 on call shifts for part time workers. Call 770-744-2191 to speak with a manager.

LEGAL SECRETARY

Litigation/estate experience. Alpharetta area but work primarily from home. Flexible schedule. Good pay! Resumes: robballard@ earthlink.net

*Some Restrictions

Part-time

GENERAL CLERK II Customer Service Sawnee EMC is seeking a General Clerk II - Customer Service to assist in a high volume call center. Requires high school diploma or equivalency, computer, communication and general office skills. Minimum: Two years of related experience preferred. Position is part-time with flexible hours, to include Saturdays and holidays. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, March 30, 2016. Apply online: www.Sawnee. com, news & events, job opportunities, or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. DrugFree Workplace.

GENERAL CLERK IL Sawnee EMC is seeking a General Clerk IL (Custodial/ Mainenance Support Worker) (part-time position) to perform janitorial and grounds keeping duties. Requires some heavy lifting, high-school diploma or equivalency and a valid GA driver’s license. Related experience with outdoor maintenance equipment is preferred. Hours: Available for alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours. Applicants must complete an application form prior to 5 PM, March 28, 2016. Apply online: www.sawnee. com, News & Events, Job Opportunities, or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. Drug-Free Workplace.

GRANT WRITER-PART TIME: NFCC is a locally-based, volunteer-supported organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. Grant Writer will research, prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to fund NFCC programs and operations. Requires excellent writing and communication skills and proven track record securing grant awards. BA and 3 years experience nonprofit environment. Drug-free workplace. e-Verify. Sumbit resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary history to Vonda at vmalbrough@ nfcchelp.org

Office Assistant - Part time. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church seeks a part-time office assistant (30 hours per week) to assist with running an efficient church office and supporting the office staff. Degreed candidate preferred; writing skills and computer competence (Word, Outlook) are essential. Publisher skills desired. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Jobs@ AlpharettaPres.com

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Weekend Cashier: Part Time. NFCC is a locally supported, volunteerbased organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. Flexible, mature, responsible person who gets along well with people to work in Thrift Shop. Hours: Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 and Sunday 12:30 to 6:30. Drug-free workplace. e-Verify. Pick up/submit application at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or bebe@ nfcchelp.org

Sales

Garage Sale CUMMING Multi-family. Woodland Park Subdivision, 1265 Smokehouse Trail 30041. Friday 3/25, Saturday 3/26, 8am-3pm. Milton/Alpharetta 140 Oakhurst Leaf Drive 30004. Friday 3/25 and Saturday 3/26, 8am-12pm. Many items including furniture, kids toys & sports equipment, books and movies, and household.

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Office/Business Equip/Supplies

Apartment for Rent - Furnished

Cherry conference room table (8’x4’), 6 chairs. $500; Executive cherry desk $300; 3 side chairs, cherry frame, dark green fabric $150; 2 reception fabric chairs $80 Mint! 770-992-7875

ALPHARETTA Basement. Outside entrance. 1BDRM/1BA. Large den and kitchen combination. No pets. Non-smoker. 2 references. 770-475-1788

Recreation

Office Space for Rent

POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404934-7307 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $325. 770-7409757 Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000. Very lightly used; great condition! $350. 678-386-1588 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-9930835

Recreation Pool Table, 8’. Balls, racks, cue stand, sticks. Slate base, Dark cherry, leather ball pockets. $850. 770617-5943

Wanted to Buy

Bargains Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600. Photos. 678-549-6057.

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message 1000 Gallon Diesel/ Solvent tank, $1500.00 Call Tom 770.778.6015

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Cemetery

Furniture

Roswell-Greenlawn. Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain. 4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

OUTDOOR FURNITURE 7 piece; rectangular table with 6 chairs. Brand new $900/obo. 770-490-4177

ARLINGTON

2 premium spaces, prestigious Pine Hill. #184-C, 3 & 4. Valued at $17,000, sacrifice $7000/ both. 770-886-6988

Furniture DINING SET, cherry: Table, China cabinet, server, chairs. $700/obo. 770-568-1344 DINING SET, white wicker. 48” glass-top table, 4 cushioned chairs $350. 770-993-5842

SOFA: Ethan Allen dark pine, matching coffee table. $350. 770-993-0835

Garden/Lawn DRIFTWOOD: For decorating and/or projects. $350/all! Text for pix: 678468-8687

Household ORIENTAL RUGS, matching patterns. 3.6x5.6 and 2.6x8 runner. Never used! $300. 770-418-1929 R E F R I G E R ATO R , Samsung, 24.1cf. Water and ice dispenser. $950/ obo. 770-490-4177

Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED: Electronic controls with deluxe mattress. Bought new, used less than 2 weeks. $750. Originally $2000. 404-735-7250

Musical Instruments CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678445-3654

Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories. (Local). Cell 214-8838215

Real Estate Acreage/Lots 0.47 acre Residential Lot off of River Club Drive, backs up to Yellow River in Gwinnett County $30,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404-660-2919 cell, www.AgentScally.com CUMMING Perfect homesite lot for sale 2 clear level acres, Hawkins Drive. Private dead-end street surrounded by nice homes. Michele Williams 770-722-1303, office 770-667-0800, www. NegrelliRealtyGA.com

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Educational

Main Street Commons Office Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Office Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offices, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice finishes. $1385/ month. 1020 Powers Place. Linda.Ekes@ccgatl.com Office Space for Sale ROSWELL Minutes from Holcomb Bridge, Mansell Road, 400. Receptionist area, 3 offices, kitchen, bathroom, $80,000. 678-205-1330

Waterfront in GA LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities. Motivated seller $189,000. 770-845-5709

Personal Services Eldercare Excellent Home Care Services at great value! 14 years experience. Licensed/insured/ background checks done. CNA, medication reminders, housekeeping, errands, cooking/ transportation. 678-4316233

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PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

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Driveway We fix UGLY driveways. $50 OFF any concrete job over $250 $250 OFF any job over $3500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-914-2576. Professional, competitive, many local references.

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Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Plumbing, Electrical and Drywall Repair and Installation Complete home maintenance We do it all! Call Mike 404-647-1406 RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 20 years experience. References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing. Free estimates! 770-6050340 L&D Home Services: Kitchen remodeling, home repair/maintenance, Honey-Do list, painting, garage organization/ cleanout, pressure washing/sealing, Reliable. Licensed. 15 years experience. 443-3981100 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows. Excellent References. 404-8950260

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