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WFHS yearbook recognized nationally Only 5 percent of Jostens yearbooks are chosen By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — High school yearbooks are keepsakes students save for years after graduating, but at one Forsyth County high school, their yearbook just became a little more unique. The West Forsyth High School (WFHS) 2013-2014 yearbook, “Zephyr,” was recognized for excellence and featured in the 2015 Jostens Look Book, which celebrates the best-of-the-best in year-
book design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from yearbooks featuring creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography, said adviser Maureen Farry. “Less than 5 percent of over 18,000 that publish with Jostens are chosen to be featured each year,” Farry said. “Of those, only 30 are considered Look Book books, which means multiple spreads are covered in the publication. This year the cover, as well as spreads from the divider, chronological and people sections of the book are featured. It speaks volumes about the quality of work the staff mem-
bers produce.” The picks were announced mid-March and in addition to design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year, Farry said. One of the editors, Rebecca Gerhard, a senior, said last year’s theme was Burst. “We focused on a vibrant movement and explosion in the book,” Gerhard said. “Our main point we were trying to make was the growth on an individual throughout high
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CUMMING, Ga. — Community blogger Nydia Tisdale’s longstanding federal lawsuit against the city of Cumming has finally reached a settlement, with the city agreeing to pay Tisdale $200,000. Tisdale, of Roswell, was kicked out of a city of Cumming meeting April 17, 2012 while video recording. At the start of the meeting, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt asked the chief of police to remove the camera from the auditorium. “We don’t allow filming inside of the City Hall here unless it’s specific reasons, so if you would remove the camera,” Gravitt said. When Tisdale told the mayor of the state’s Sunshine Laws, which had been updated that same day and give citizens the right to record open meetings, Gravitt said the matter wasn’t up for discussion and proceeded to have Tisdale and her camera removed from the meeting. Tisdale filed a lawsuit in response. Now, over two years later, the case has been settled by the insurance company, said Dana Miles, city attorney. “The city has no comment,” Miles said. “The insurance company has the right
The settlement is significant in that it stops the proceeding and we don’t have to go to trial or continue spending money, on both sides, for legal fees.” NYDIA TISDALE Roswell resident to settle the case, and they did.” Tisdale said the court recorded the settlement March 16. She said the senior superior court judge in the case told the two parties the reason to settle is finality. The settlement is “inclusive of all penalties, damages, attorney’s fees and expenses.” “To me, it means it is over — it’s done,” Tisdale said. “The settlement is significant in that it stops the proceed-
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On the evening of March 16, police from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek raided the Pepperoni’s Tavern restaurant on Old Milton Parkway. They were in search of an illegal gambling operation. Twenty-one people were arrested. Police suspected a “Calcutta Auction” style gambling operation was taking place inside the restaurant in violation of Georgia law. A Calcutta Auction occurs when gamblers bid among themselves to “buy” each of the contestants, with each contestant being assigned to the highest bidder. The contestant will then pay out to the owner a predetermined proportion of the pool, depending on how it performs in the tournament. The event was posted as a private party at the restaurant, with those inside there by invitation. In total, more than 60 people were detained in the restaurant. At 9 p.m., police served the search warrant for the establishment. Upon entry, in plain view, was a large NCAA tournament brackets board. Patrons were seated at tables with their betting paraphernalia and cash gambling. Documents were seized that indicated an organized illegal gambling operation. Over $135,000 in cash, two loaded handguns along with other gambling paraphernalia was seized. Eight attendees were arrested and charged with felony commercial gambling, while 13 attendees were arrested for misdemeanor gambling for a total of 21 arrested. Some of the attendees had been previously arrested in another city in 2007 while participating in a similar gambling
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of Dawsonville was arrested Feb. 28 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, obstruction of a police officer and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. ►► Michael Paul Miles, 59, of Little John Circle, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 27 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Desirae Antuanette Bailey, 21, of Turning Leaf Court, Cumming, was arrested Feb. 28 on Chattahoochee Road in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and too fast for conditions. ►► Daniel Mauricio Mejia, 44, of North Trace Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 27 on North Trace in Alpharetta for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, suspended license and duty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Patrick Devay Portis, 31, of Dania Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 28 on
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After offering the use of his cellphone, a man was punched March 8 at QuikTrip, 2830 Keith Bridge Road. The man said he was sitting in his car waiting for his ex-father-in-law to come out of the gas station when he was approached by a young male in his 20s. The young man reportedly asked the driver if he could borrow his phone to call his dad. When the driver gave the man his phone through the window, the man yelled to another person he was trying to call his father. A second man reportedly ran up to the car and accused the driver of calling his 12-year-old sister. The second man then reportedly punched the driver’s mouth through the window. The driver told officers the two men then started screaming and cursing at him, so he rolled up his window and they ran off. The driver was unable to get a vehicle description or
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman was arrested March 11 after reportedly breaking into a car to look for part of her electronic cigarette. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was parked next to another car at Matt Elementary School, 7455 Wallace Tatum Road. She was smoking an electronic cigarette in her own car when the tip fell off. She reportedly told officers she believed it fell into the car next to hers. The woman allegedly went into the other car and began looking for the tip. While inside the car, the other car owner caught the woman searching. The woman reportedly said she was not attempting to steal anything, only looking for the tip to the cigarette. The other car owner reportedly saw the woman crouched down on the driver’s side with the door open. The other driver’s purse and wallet were reportedly open in the floor
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Commissioners OK rezoning for future car dealership By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After hearing multiple public comments from both sides, over 50 neighbors with signs saying “Protect Echols Road” and a petition with almost 950 signatures, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning application March 19 that could allow a car dealership to be built. The rezoning changes the land at the corner of Echols Road and Ga. 20 from Highway Business District and Agricultural District to just Highway Business District for an automotive sales and service establishment. The establishment will also include a collision center and car wash with 1,098 parking spaces. A crowd packed the meeting wearing red in solidarity in hopes of showing commissioners the building of a potential Toyota dealership would impact more than the family who lives on Echols Road. “The petition was created to gather community concerns and create dialogue about the proposed development of a high volume car dealership and collision and repair center
at the corner of Echols Road and Highway 20,” said Kimber Williams, who said she represented the petition signers. “Their concerns boil down to safety, and the well-being of the kids trumps all economic gain.” Williams read some of the comments on the petition, including people being worried test driving along Echols Road might be dangerous and could cause more traffic. “Let’s make no mistake,” Williams said. “Replacing what is now a quiet urban forest with concrete and asphalt of an automotive dealership is not the neighborhood welcome mat many in my community would like to see. It is a restrained sprawl of car dealerships popping up along Highway 20.” John Lister, who spoke in favor of the rezoning and dealership, said the family who currently owns the property has had it over 30 years and wants to sell it. “They have a good customer and buyer,” Lister said. “My taxes and everyone’s taxes have gone up and we want to try to keep them low and improve the services of the county. This is a solution to do
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Many came to the commission meeting March 19 both in favor and against a rezoning that could potentially be sold to a car dealership. that.” Lister said this is a family fighting to sell their property. “It’s important for the county to look at revenue, but you also have to think of this family living on Highway 20,” Lister said. “It’s a nice house, but it’s on Highway 20. It’s not in a neighborhood and it’s time for them to develop it.” Before voting, Commissioner Todd Levent said they are somewhat handcuffed by the state constitution.
“Zonings are not always just up to us. There are laws that govern us and it’s in our laws as well,” Levent said. “There are appellate court rulings we have to live by. If we do an unconstitutional zoning or it ever gets challenged, they’ll remand it back to us to make a better decision.” The rezoning was approved 4-0, with Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills recusing herself.
FCS recognizes STEM Academy By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Education recognized students from Forsyth Central High School’s (FCHS) Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy for its STEM certification at their March 19 meeting. Kim Head, FCHS assistant principal and STEM Academy administrator, said schools can only be STEM certified after four years. “This is our fourth year for the STEM Academy,” Head said. “We pride ourselves in being able to do this the quickest of any high school in the state of Georgia.” Two STEM Academy students shared their experience. “STEM is very rigorous, but it also opens up a lot of opportunities that we wouldn’t have otherwise at our school,” said senior Trent Callan.
“I give the credit to Kim and the whole staff,” said Board of Education member Ann Crow. “You have created this incredibly close knit group of students that is the foundation of something that’s just going to get bigger and bigger.” Also at the meeting, Superintendent Jeff Bearden reported he has been asking students, teachers and parents for their thoughts on ItsLearning, the school system’s inclement weather program. “We’ve had thousands of responses,” said Bearden. “I’m really pleased that we’re getting as many results as possible because it gives a very good perspective from students, teachers and parents.” The BOE also awarded contracts for preconstruction services at North Forsyth, South Forsyth and Forsyth Central high schools and updated transportation and dress sections of the code of conduct for next academic year.
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All city departments at or under budget By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — At the March 17 Cumming City Council meeting, a 2014 audit presentation concluded all of the city’s departments came in under budget. The report showed the city’s assets exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by more than $217 million. Of that amount, more than $46 million may be used to meet the government’s ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. The report also found the government’s total net position increased by $788,108 and the combined ending fund balance was $20,569,847, a decrease of $338,771 in comparison with the prior year. At the end of the current fiscal year, the city’s unreserved undesignated fund balance for the general fund was $13,701,648.
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The total operating revenue equaled over $15 million, with operating expenses at over $15 million. The change in net position was just over $1 million. Also at the meeting, the council approved to pay Cruser and Mitchell law firm $340. Gerald Blackburn, the city administrator, said the city received more open records requests than usual in the past few months and they had to bring in this law firm to help.
Lawsuit: Continued from Page 1 ing and we don’t have to go to trial or continue spending money, on both sides, for legal fees.” Although the judge urged both sides to settle, Tisdale said the city wouldn’t at first, and the lawsuit continued for quite a while. “In my case, because it drug out over twoand-a-half years, the fees just kept growing over time because they kept fighting it tooth and nail and wouldn’t let it go,” Tisdale said. Tisdale said the city now has an audio/visual policy, adopted in May 2012, that designates an area for tripods. She said all citizens have the right to record. “It seems so surreal to be sitting at Cumming City Hall after being mistreated so rudely,” Tisdale said. “It was completely uncalled for and I had to defend and stick up for myself and assert my rights for myself and all citizens, because the public has a right to know what their government is doing.” Looking back, Tisdale said if she had been allowed to film that meeting, she probably would have not filmed any others because she wasn’t interested in the city of Cumming. “I had been following Forsyth County for years, but after that ejection, I came to as many city councils as I could,” Tisdale said. After paying her attorney, Tisdale said she would like to buy a new tripod. “The fees were a significant portion of the settlement amount. The reason they were so high is because the city just fought this suit tooth and nail and wouldn’t let go,” Tisdale said. “I also want to do some home maintenance that has been neglected. I’ve been spending so much on attorney’s fees for so many years and that got put on the back burner.” Although the case is now settled, Tisdale said she wishes she could have had her day in court to tell her side of the story. “I was counseled the settlement was reasonable and to accept it, and I did,” Tisdale said. “And now it’s done. It’s like graduating. You
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Forsyth approves IGAs with Johns Creek By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After months of deliberating, Forsyth County and the city of Johns Creek finally reached an agreement March 19 on three separate intergovernmental agreements (IGAs). Two of the IGAs concern the widening and maintenance of McGinnis Ferry Road. The third allows Johns Creek to construct a public safety radio tower on land in Forsyth County. The tower was the most recent IGA. Ken Jarrard, county attorney, said before Forsyth would agree to the tower conditions, they wanted the McGinnis Ferry IGAs completed. Regarding the widening of McGinnis Ferry, Johns Creek has agreed to be responsible for paying its pro rata share of the design and engineering costs related to the project. That pro rata share has been established as 24.7 percent.
Jarrard said it’s currently estimated the project design and engineering will cost $2 million, meaning Johns Creek’s pro rata contribution would be about $494,000. To ensure the tower construction gets started, Jarrard said Johns Creek wanted Forsyth County to agree to commence construction within five days of the receipt of all necessary permits. In return, Johns Creek will tender $200,000 to Forsyth. After the initial payment, Johns Creek agreed during each successive calendar year, they will make an additional payment toward their pro rata share, with installments no less than $100,000 unless the remaining balance is less than $100,000. These installments will continue, Jarrard said, until the city pays off its pro rata share to Forsyth. If there is a land disturbance in right-of-way or other property interests owned by Johns Creek, they will give ac-
cess to the property to include both temporary and permanent construction easements at no cost to Forsyth. Johns Creek agreed if they need to relocate utilities, they will do so in a reasonable amount of time with no cost to Forsyth. The city also agreed to work in good faith with Forsyth in advancing the property. Forsyth agreed to competitively solicit and award the project design and engineering contract and also to allow Johns Creek to be a party to and signatory on that contract. For the McGinnis Ferry maintenance IGA, Forsyth and Johns Creek both agreed to maintain certain intersections and portions of right-of-way along McGinnis Ferry, as well as be responsible for certain projects and services conducted within the right-of-way, including paving, signing/marking and stormwater damage. The tower IGA includes no conditional use permit authorization and allows Johns
To ensure the tower construction gets started, Jarrard said Johns Creek wanted Forsyth County to agree to commence construction within five days of the receipt of all necessary permits. In return, Johns Creek will tender $200,000 to Forsyth.
Creek to construct a tower on the premises, as long as the tower conforms to Forsyth’s guidelines and building codes, doesn’t exceed 200 feet and isn’t lit. In exchange for the tower, Johns Creek grants Forsyth County use of the tower to install a county tornado warning siren weighing up to 400
pounds and a county public safety radio antenna. One of the things the two parties couldn’t agree on initially was who would receive the lease payment if a private vendor was allowed to co-locate and use the tower. The commissioners agreed to a 50-50 payment between the Johns Creek and the county.
Rep. Dudgeon discusses focus of 2015 session FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County State Representative Mike Dudgeon spoke to a group of veterans March 2. He said education and transportation are getting most of the attention as the Georgia General Assembly moves toward its April adjournment. With funding for Georgia’s road maintenance chronically underfunded, Dudgeon says it’s crucial that the legislature address the issue by fixing the gas tax formula - and for him that means converting from a sales tax on gas to an excise tax that is a fixed amount and revenue neutral. According to Dudgeon, revenue derived at the pump alone will not resolve the funding shortfall. “We just passed a $21.7 billion budget,” Dudgeon said. “I thought there should have been more money dedicated to transportation then there was.” On education, the 25th district legislator said he traveled to New Orleans with the gover-
Rep. Mike Dudgeon spoke to the Cumming Vietnam Veterans chapter March 2.
nor and a group of legislators to see first-hand, that state’s takeover of some poor performing schools and the improvement that has resulted. Governor Nathan Deal wants to do something similar in Georgia for failing schools by inserting personnel who could fix problems. Dudgeon said he supports the idea. Dudgeon has stepped out of his usual areas of expertise in promoting a bill he called “The Right to Try Act.” It would allow terminally ill patients to use experimental drug treatments that have not received final FDA approval providing the patient, physician, hospital and drug manufacturer agree to its use. Dudgeon represents portions of southern Forsyth County and Johns Creek in North Fulton County. The Cumming chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets on the first Monday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant on Marketplace Boulevard. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting following at 7:00 p.m.
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Here comes the next big thing…and it’s going to be a wild ride I have been reading a lot about Uber.com and AirBnB. com – two darlings of the Internet business world and also two of the most visible, fastest growing and disruptive companies today. One involves transportation and the other involves lodging – but the new business model can apply to almost any sector, and it quickly is. From what I can tell, we may be seeing the first waves of a tsunami. With the possible exception of the creation of Google, I believe we haven’t seen anything like what is coming with this new business paradigm. It will change everything. For those who may not be familiar with Uber or AirBnB, here is a quick prep course. Uber has the potential to put taxi and car rental companies out of business – or at a minimum substantially threaten their viability. It could have untold impact down the road on all forms of transportation and could even lead to a larger societal transformation toward a more sharing and renting economy. With Uber, we ultimately may see fewer
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cars being purchased because not everyone will need to own a car and incur all the expenses that go with it. Uber connects people who own cars with people who need to go somewhere – a mile or a thousand miles. You put the Uber app on your phone – including your credit card information – and whenever you need transportation, you just use the app to summon the closest driver. No money directly changes hands; Uber pays the driver. Riders and drivers evaluate each other, so the bad ones are weeded out quickly. The system is successful and is swiftly expanding worldwide. Transportation with Uber is safe, cheap and most importantly, personal. To become an Uber driver, you simply register your car
with Uber, pass their fairly straightforward requirements and start earning money. Privately held Uber was founded in San Francisco in 2010 and currently has a valuation of over $41 billion – more valuable than Delta, FedEx or Viacom. AirBnB is similar to Uber, except the segment of the economy that it disrupts is the lodging and hospitality industry. Like Uber, it is enabling people to make money. AirBnB links homeowners who have a spare room, extra bed, loft or floor to people who need a roof over their heads at a low cost, anywhere in the world. Privately held AirBnB started in San Francisco in 2008 and currently has a valuation of $13 billion – roughly half the valuation of Hilton Worldwide. AirBnB and Uber are driving – pun intended – governments crazy because they are in constant change and do not operate according to established norms and laws. That makes them hard to regulate and control. Regulate, control and maintain the status quo is what governments tend to
want to do. And here is the rub. What Uber and AirBnB have really done is empower people. This empowerment threatens large tax-generating industries. When industry is unhappy, government tends to become unhappy too. To change that, government would have to take back what Uber and other web business models have created – which is a new form of economic freedom and opportunity supported by a growing number of people. Additionally the new models are in part driven by the desire of its supporters to conserve resources, live more efficiently and become better stewards of the world in general. It is not an easy platform to oppose successfully. The issues are many with these new business models, and include legitimate concerns such as consumer safety, zoning, health care and taxes. The key is not to deny the validity of these issues but to embrace new methods to address them. It will be a battle between those who want to prop up the status quo and
those who recognize the new business models for what they are – the future that is already here and roaring down the track. Look for attempts to pass new laws – lots of them that frequently will act to protect legacy businesses at your expense. Florida passed legislation in July 2014 that appears to prohibit local governments from enacting new laws and statutes that restrict individual rights to rent their homes, or rooms, or beds. It will be interesting to see how the Georgia Legislature, which has been so staunchly “pro-business,” deals with the conflicting demands of businesses threatened by new models and a groundswell of Uber and AirBnB users who want more economic freedom, fewer government restrictions and a flatter playing field. So I had an epiphany that seems to make sense to me. What do you think? Email me at Appen@Northfulton.com and we’ll print your thoughts in the next available issue, or you can comment directly on this on NorthFulton.com.
Spring: New life and old suffering Seeking some sustainability in life It is officially spring. Soon enough, heaters will run their last cycles, jackets will be shoved into the far reaches of the closet, greenery will return to the trees, windows will slowly creak open and temperatures will rise. Yes, it is a time most people love and have looked forward to for months. Not me. Sure, I certainly enjoy the mild temperatures, the sense of new life everything seems to take on and the fact that I will actually see my fiancée not wrapped in multiple blankets for the first time in months, but I have some issues with spring. First and foremost, I am deathly, cripplingly afraid of tornadoes. I am not sure what founded this fear in me, but it is deeply rooted. As soon as the weather starts to warm and we Georgians enter the most tornado-prone season, I become a bumbling mess of fear. I have been made fun of by many people for tracking tornado-producing storms for days at a time, but I have two points to make. Remember those “snowstorms” we were supposed to get a few weeks ago? I bet you watched the weather updates every chance you had; it’s just like the way I follow tornado-producing storms. Also, most people say you should not fear tornadoes because you can never predict where they will hit. Exactly! That is reason enough to be terrified of them! I am currently looking to purchase a home, and one of my biggest concerns is, “Does it have a basement?” And while there may be days where I do not look to skies to scan for spin-
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I’ve been interested in renewable resources and sustainability for a while now, but I don’t really know what it is about “sustainability” that appeals to me. Maybe it’s because I watch the “Walking Dead?” Am I a closet disaster prepper? Perhaps I simply like the idea that I can live a life mostly self-contained, relying as little as possible on outside influences. Should everything collapse – or even just a long power outage – my family would be fine. Solar power, rain barrels and a little garden of veggies doesn’t sound like a big lifestyle change or a lot of hard work. But it could pay off in the long run. So it was with this in mind that I chose to attend a workshop on “Sustainable Gardening” at Alpharetta City Hall March 19. It was led by the North Fulton Master Gardeners and a member of the UGA Extension Office. The UGA speaker Thursday night said the world cannot afford to stop using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. They are what allow our food to grow so fast and lush so that we can feed the world. Without them, we simply could not feed everyone. If we as a world decided to shift to organic and sustainable farming, nearly every person would need to grow a large portion of their own food. While this sounds great at first blush, I imagine it’s woefully impractical to achieve. Chemicals are largely unavoidable. They feed the plant, not the soil, he said. In fact, over-using them can kill the soil, requiring yet more chemicals to keep growing plants. This is what the speaker meant when he spoke
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Revue & News Editor jonathan@appenmedia group.com about “sustainable.” Not that it is selfcontained; rather that it is possible to keep using the land and the plants for years without using man-made chemicals. Good soil is necessary for healthy plants and the fewer man-made goods put into the soil, the fewer problems there are down the road. With a 4-by-8-foot plot of land filled with veggies, you can save between $400 and $600 a year. Think of all those vegetables you would not have to buy from the store! And they would taste much different as well. It just makes sense, if you have the time and the inclination. And there is the rub. From what I gather, growing without chemicals or pesticides means a lot more TLC needed for the garden. Weekly, sometimes daily inspections and work are needed to keep things on the right track. That’s a lot of work. But maybe it’s worth it, not just for sustainability, but also peace of mind and a healthy hobby. For those interested, the cities of Roswell and Alpharetta have many classes on how to grow gardens and planting. Check your city’s website for dates and times.
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Pictured, from left, are GAMSP Executive Director Bob Heaberlin, LMS Principal Connie Stovall, GA Rep. Doug Collins, Principal Kerry Coursey from Savannah, Ga., GAESP Executive Director Hal Beaver and Principal Lori Joiner from Brunswick, Ga.
LMS Principal Connie Stovall meets with members of Congress Pushes policies for schools and principals CUMMING, Ga. – Connie Stovall, principal of Liberty Middle School, recently joined 200 elementary and middlelevel educators and leaders from across the country in the nation’s capital for the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Leaders Conference (NLC). Stovall advocated on behalf of principals, schools and students to ensure that lawmakers do what’s right for American education. Stovall took the needs of Georgia’s schools directly to Congressional leaders, who were in the process of debating reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind. Providing access to early childhood education, opposing the use of school vouchers and improving principal training and recruitment were priorities
that principals pushed for on Capitol Hill. “Principals are on the front lines every day, working to improve schools for our students” said Stovall. “Congress should listen closely to what we are saying, especially when important decisions are being made about the future of our schools.” With support from NAESP staff, Stovall called on federal lawmakers to oppose Title I “portability,” support the Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2015, oppose the House ESEA bill in its current form and encourage early prekindergarten programs and P-3 alignment. Stovall also attended cutting-edge advocacy programming, including a panel discussion and Q&A session with Eleanor Clift, Newsweek and The Daily Beast contributing editor, and Pat Buchanan, columnist and chairman of the American Cause Foundation. Visit www.naesp.org/ advocacy for more information about NAESP’s advocacy program. —Kathleen Sturgeon
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Senior Services offers free wellness workshop FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Senior Services will provide a ‘Living Well’ workshop designed to assist those suffering from chronic conditions such as arthritis, COPD, diabetes and heart disease. The workshops are intended to help individuals ease issues relating to chronic conditions and take control of their overall health. Caretakers are also encouraged to attend. The workshops will be held on Mondays from March 30 through May 4 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Senior Service’s Center at Charles Place, 595 Dahlonega St. The workshops will be held in a classroom setting and all course materials will be provided. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call Senior Services at (770) 781-2178. -Joe Parker
Ashley Amukamara was named a 201516 UGA Foundation Fellow.
Senior Brian Grasso has been named National Merit Scholarship Program finalists.
Senior Emma Browning has been named National Merit Scholarship Program finalists.
North Forsyth seniors earning academic recognition CUMMING, Ga. — North Forsyth High School (NFHS) senior Ashley Amukamara has been named a 2015-2016 University of Georgia Foundation Fellow. The Foundation Fellowship is an undergradu-
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In addition, NFHS seniors Emma Browning and Brian Grasso have been named National Merit Scholarship Program finalists. -Joe Parker
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100 percent of proceeds to charity March 25
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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell location of Jersey Mike’s subs has left a wide wake for the other stores in the region, donating tens of thousands of dollars to charity. Dale and Ron Longo, owners of the Roswell Jersey Mike’s on Holcomb Bridge Road, lost their grandson, Benjamin, to cancer when he was just 5 years old. Every year since 2007, the couple and their store have designated one day to donate proceeds from their store to charity. Whenever someone orders the signature sandwich – the No. 13 – that money goes to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The first year of the donations, nine area sub shops pitched in. Together, they raised $23,000 for CHoA. Last year, they raised $89,000. Now, more than 1,000 Jersey Mike’s stores nationwide take part in the mission to donate to charity, choosing their own local charities. This year, the Longos and
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For the past two years, Steve Stroud of Roswell Inc and Jeff McCoy of Technipower have manned the Roswell Jersey Mike’s Sub store to serve patrons. From left are Stroud, owners Ron and Dale Longo and McCoy. their store joined with the 30 other metro Atlanta stores March 17 to raise money for CHoA. “Jersey Mike’s wanted to do something for kids,” Dale said. “Because we saw how generous people were, it’s become our grandson’s legacy.” On March 25, the giving will go even further – 100 percent of proceeds from all Jersey Mike’s stores will go to charity as part of a “Month of Giving.” The Atlanta metro area is
raising funds for Bert’s Big Adventure, a nonprofit organization that provides an all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. For more information on Bert’s Big Adventure, visit bertsbigadventure.org. For more about Jersey Mike’s or to find a local location, visit www. jerseymikes.com. The Roswell location is found at 665 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell.
CUMMING, Ga. — Gerard Kaizer of Dawsonville walked out of Leon’s Food Mart, 5410 Matt Highway, a much richer man. Kaizer bought a $30 Max the Money ticket and started crying when he realized he won the maximum prize of $7 million. According to the state lottery, the odds of winning are one in 2.4 million. Kaizer claimed his prize March 13. Kaizer was the second winner in Forsyth County in two weeks. The other winner was John Carrico of Woodstock, who claimed his $5 million top prize March 5. He played the Georgia Lottery’s 20th Anniversary Extravaganza instant ticket with a $5 million top prize at Publix Super Market #1227, 3120 Mathis Airport Parkway in Suwanee. Kaizer could not be reached for comment.
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Cat show comes to Forsyth By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Brightly colored pet carriers, numerous award ribbons and meowing felines were abundant March 14-15 at the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) Cat Show at Lakewood 400 Antiques Market. Contestants included kittens aged 4 to 8 months old and adults aged 8 months and older, said Donna Andrews with the CFA. “We are a club showing pedigreed cats since the early 1970s,” Andrews said. “The show is licensed by CFA, which is the world’s largest cat registry. This show has eight judging rings, or eight concurrent shows. We have six all breed rings and two specialty rings in which the judges judge longhairs versus longhairs, and shorthairs versus shorthairs. Each cat or kitten will be judged by each of the eight judges over the course of the weekend.” In addition to those groups, the adults are split into the championship, for neutered and spayed cats, and premier-
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become a grand champion. A premier must defeat 75 other premiers to become a grand premier.” At the end of the show, there is no overall winner, Andrews said. “We have nine concurrent
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South Cowboys win basketball championship FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The South Cowboys defeated the West Bears by a score of 31- 20 to win the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation 14U A bracket basketball championship. The championship game was held at Fowler Park on Saturday, Feb. 21.
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Vickery Creek’s Olympiad team earned a spot in the state competition by winning the regional competition.
Forsyth represented at State Science Olympiad tournament FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- Lakeside and Vickery Creek Middle schools competed at the State Science Olympiad tourna-
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2015 Optimist oratorical finalists to represent Forsyth: (from left) Grant McMahon, Ananya Uday, Riya Manchanda and Raymond Qin.
Oak Grove Baptist Sunday school students lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Forsyth BOC meeting.
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Avalon sees residential sales climb Still building new homes, apartments By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – When the 86-acre Avalon development opened in October 2014, it touted itself as the next hot place to be in the north metro Atlanta area. Certainly, from a retail perspective that holds true – dozens of top-tier stores have populated the streets of the property, offering the “experiential” lifestyle Avalon’s developers, North American Properties, had hoped. A key part of that experience is not simply the many visitors walking the streets of Avalon. Rather, it is the residents who live on-site. Hundreds of apartments stack above the shops in a mixed-use fashion, and singlefamily detached and attached homes are being built on the periphery. These residents are the ones who will have to live on the property, walking between shops on a daily basis. Approaching six months since Avalon opened, how is the residential side doing? The answer: progressing. The single largest hurdle to populating the residential side of the development is that the homes are still being built. Kelly Kingsfield, with Monte Hewitt Homes, the singlefamily home builder, said the site will ultimately have 101 residences for sale, 24 of which are traditional “detached” homes and 77 are “attached” – typically known as townhomes. Each home will have its
own private space, with some including courtyards of up to 3,300 square feet – that’s large enough to fit a swimming pool. Currently, there are 15 attached units complete. Of these, six are sold. A further three are under contract, but not yet complete. The first single-family home is being built now with two more expected to break ground shortly. The homes fetch between $579,000 to more than $2 million. No homes have been sold yet in the $500s, however. Kingsfield said all the sales so far are above the $700s. The square footage ranges from 2,400 square feet to 6,700 square feet. “The interest is going as we expected,” Kingsfield said. The model home has had continual foot-traffic, she said, with more than 1,000 people viewing the home some weekends. “That’s not a problem a lot of homebuilders have had for a while,” she said. With a total of just over 100 units expected, Kingsfield said it will take years to fully build out. Beyond single-family homes, apartments are what people first think of when asked about “mixed-use.” In Avalon, this component is called “Haven.” There are 250 to be built in Phase 1, with about 200 completed to date. Just over half are one-bedroom apartments, with the rest being two-bedroom. The one-bedroom apart-
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• 86 acres • $600 million cost • 2.4 million square feet total • 750,000 squarefeet Class A office • 500,000+ square feet retail • 101 single-family houses • 526 apartments • www.experienceAvalon.com ments begin in price in the $1,500s per month, with two bedrooms going in the $2,300s. The premier twobedroom apartments can fetch more than $5,000 a month. Richard Munger, partner and vice president of development for North American Properties, said he expects the remainder of the apartments to be complete within 60 days. All of the apartments are rentals. About 33 percent have been rented so far. “There has been a tremendous amount of interest,” Munger said. “We are right where thought we would be.” He said he expects more residents to move in once warmer weather sets in – the winter can slow the moving process. Still, Avalon had what Munger called “considerable” interest from potential residents. The first tenants moved in within two weeks of the property opening. These families range in age from the 20s to 87, with the average age in the mid- to upper-40s, he said, which
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Avalon in Alpharetta is steadily growing its residential components, both single-family and apartments. is exactly what Avalon had hoped. “We are looking at professionals, empty-nesters and retirees,” Munger said. One of those residents is Kevin Myers, who lives in Haven. He rents a two-bed, twobath apartment on the fourth floor near the iconic fire pit of Avalon. “I absolutely love it,” he said. He and his wife, Tammy, are both in their 50s and were living in East Cobb when they became empty-nesters. “We decided we wanted to do something different,” Myers said. “We didn’t want a large house.” While they were initially
skeptical about Avalon, the couple warmed to it as they saw it develop. They finally decided to commit. Myers said there is no looking back. “Now we don’t have to worry about driving everywhere we need to,” he said. “We don’t need two cars anymore. Everything is right here at our fingertips.” Kingsfield said this is the biggest draw of the residences. “Where else can you walk out your front door and in your front yard is a Whole Foods and some of the most exclusive shopping available?” she asked. “This is a unique destination. Avalon is a destination that sets us apart from everywhere else.”
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Housing remains a linchpin to economic health Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.” Each year, we present a host of micro trends on our radar. Last week, we spoke about the great divide in the housing market and the value of homeownership to individuals and society as a whole. Here are a few more observations: New homes – National Association of Homebuilders research says that the average price of a single-family home built for sale in 2013 (last year available) was $318,308 in the United States. The average market value of a new custom home built in 2013 was $476,260 or 1.4 times the average of a single-family home in 2013. Seventy-five percent of the new homes built in
Investment in residential FRANK property NORTON JR. CEO and Chairman (any type of The Norton Agency residence) remains a America were built “For Sale” versus custom built for owner smaller share occupants. Investor buyers – Invesof the overall tors have propped up the U.S. housing market through their economy than buying efforts. While the purchase activat any time ity slowed in 2014, overall investment properties made up since World about 22 percent of home sales in 2013, down from 24 perWar II... cent in 2012 and 27 percent in 2011. House flipping – that is buying a home and sell-
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an investment gain, dropped in the last quarter of 2014 to 3.7 percent of all homes sold, down from 6.5 percent a year earlier (Investor’s Business Daily 2014). Impact – Clearing the way for more residential construction of the variety that people want and need would be a consequential boom to the economy. Investment in residential property (any type of residence) remains a smaller share of the overall economy than at any time since World War II contributing even less to GDP growth than during the period of 20 percent interest rates in the early 1980s. If the residential building engine returned to its postwar average, U.S. economic growth would currently be at 4 percent, and the additional employment created would
reduce the unemployment rate by 1 percent, according to research commissioned by the New York Times. The Housing Economics Division of the NAHB estimates that in 2014, the average home in America created 2.97 full-time equivalent jobs and $110,957 in state, local and national taxes. The average rental apartment construction created 1.13 full-time equivalent jobs and $42,383 in taxes. For every $100,000 spent on home remodeling, 8.9 jobs are created and $29,779 in taxes. The tax estimate is used for revenue paid to all levels of government – federal, state, county, municipal schools and so on. The tax estimates also include various fees and charges such as residential permits and impact fees.
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GoWaiter restaurant delivery rebrands as CitySpree ALPHARETTA, Ga. — GoWaiter restaurant delivery in North Atlanta now has a new name: CitySpree. Customers can still place orders at GoWaiter. com, and now also at CitySpree.com. CitySpree delivers for restaurants that do not normally provide delivery, including Altobeli’s Italian, Bantu at Avalon and Smashburger. The GoWaiter.com website will continue to operate through mid-summer. For more visit www.cityspree.com.
BusinessBriefs Fundraisers included Round Up for Rescues, which rounded up in-store purchases to the next dollar for spay and neuter nonprofit Fix Georgia Pets, voting and sales of the 2015 Red Bandanna Calendar, an Angel Tree program and Feed the Furries with Phillips Pet Food and Supplies. Feed the Furries donated 25,802 meals. Red Bandanna also donated products totaling over $20,000 in retail value, along with over 10,000 more meals. For more information, visit www.rbpetfood.com.
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CUMMING, Ga. – Dan Parmer, president and chief executive officer of Harry Norman Realtors, recently presented a check for $1,707 to Forsyth County Family Haven, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, programs and community education to help stop domestic violence. The Harry Norman Realtors Forsyth/Lake Lanier office in Cumming raised money for the donation by sponsoring the 13th annual Ticket 2 Ride, a benefit horse show held at the Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta.
ATLANTA — Alpharetta-based 6 Degrees Group was recognized as the 22nd fastest-growing business owned or operated by a University of Georgia graduate during the 2015 Bulldog 100 Celebration Feb. 7 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. 6 Degrees Group, co-owned by 1987 UGA graduate Tracy Manning Bates, along with Brian Risinger, is a fullservice accounting and finance placement firm, matching top Atlanta employers with skilled professionals. The Bulldog 100, coordinated by the UGA Alumni Association, recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA graduates. More than 450 nominations were received for this year’s list. To be considered for the list, each organization must have been in business for at least five years, experienced revenues over $100,000 for the calendar year 2012 and be owned or operated by a former UGA student.
Red Bandanna announces charitable donations ATLANTA — Red Bandanna Pet Food announced its 2014 charitable donations totaled almost $36,000 to local animal rescues and nonprofits.
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Patton: Continued from Page 17 a monthly rent generally around $1,125. Given a down payment of 10 percent, a 7 percent 30-year mortgage, property taxes and insurance costs, that home will produce anywhere from $6 – $73 per month, depending upon the county location, in net cash flow before repairs and vacancies. So, the net worth investor is banking on the fact that singlefamily homes in the past have appreciated in value and hopes to someday capitalize on that trend. The second type of investor, the cash flow investor, looks to real estate investments that produce more cash flow on a monthly basis than in the long run. In other words, they may give up future appreciation for money in their pocket today. Multiple-family units, such as duplexes, quads or apartments, generally fit this bill. The main reason is that the unit can be bought cheaper than a single-family home due to lower land and development costs per unit. Because of this, that lease rate ratio comes
closer to 1 percent. So, a multifamily unit that is purchased for $75,000 might produce a rent of $750 per month. Using the same parameters from the single-family home example, this unit will produce cash flow of $170- $205 per month, depending upon the county location. As you can see, this small deviation in the lease rate ratio produces a sizeable difference in monthly cash flow; thus, making the multifamily investor primarily a cash flow investor. Another factor for the investor to consider is the exit strategy, which is how to dispose of the investment when they are ready. The net worth investor, who is buying single-family homes, will be selling his investment to a retail buyer. A retail buyer is someone looking to purchase the home to live in. This buyer market is generally fairly stable since there are a lot of them in the marketplace. Thus, it provides a little more liquidity for the net worth investor since the property is easier to sell. Additionally, this buyer may buy on emotion and doesn’t care how well the house produced as a rental or what the investor paid for it. So, the investor, in a good
market, can ask top dollar for the property no matter how well he managed it as a rental. On the other hand, the cash flow investor is almost always selling to another investor. This may be an investor who bases most of his decision on the income of the property. The cash flow investor won’t have the luxury of stretching the fair market value. The purchaser will only pay what the rents dictate. So, while there are many opportunities in this new market cycle, potential investors must decide which route they want to take. Do they go with the direction of slow and steady and hope for a big pay day, or do they look to cash in the pocket today with less excitement in the end? These are questions that every investor, whether big or small, eventually must answer for themselves. Brian Patton, CCIM is an author of the book, “Mailbox Moo-la, How Real Estate Cash Cows Put Money in Your Mailbox.” He is a trusted advisor on commercial real estate investments and development. He can be reached at 770-634-4848 or via his website: www.BrianPattonCommercial.com.
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5K hosted by Simple Charity at North Forsyth Middle School, 3845 Coal Mountain Drive in Cumming. Saturday, March 28, runner sign in at 7:15 a.m., race at 8 a.m. Cost is $25. Visit active.com for more info.
Benefiting low-income Forsyth County residents at Central Park Recreation Center, 2300 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming. Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 onsite. Visit Breakfastwiththeeaster bunny.com for more info
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What: All are welcome to attend this inclusive family worship service welcoming children, adults and families with disabilities and special needs. An Easter egg hunt follows the service. When: Saturday, March 28 at 4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta. Contact: 770-751-0033 or mary@alpharettapres.com. Web: www.alpharettapres. com.
What: Super Slide, bounce houses, food, and fun for all. Where: Midway Community Church, 3365 Francis Road in Alpharetta When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Spring Musical presented by Milton High School Theatre at 13025 Birmingham Highway in Milton. March 2628 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20. Visit Miltontheatrecompany.com for more info.
When: Saturday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $57 Web: Register at beautifulbeyondthepain. ezevent.com
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a NFHS graduate with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Featuring the Liberty Quartet and Saved By Grace. Where: Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 5470 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming When: Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m. Cost: $5 dinner plus auction and offering Contact: 678-878-5216
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What: Egg hunt with thousands of eggs, petting zoo, jumpy houses, magic show, balloon twister, bubbles and of course the Easter Bunny. Where: Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Highway in Milton When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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What: Egg hunt for children 2 to 7 years old. Other activities include inflatables, photos with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Where: North Park softball fields, 13450 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost: $150 Contact: 678-756-2878 or roswellfpfgala@gmail.com
What: Easter egg hunt featuring 10,000 eggs, followed by face painting, a moonwalk, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek When: Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m.
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Folk and bluegrass singer and story-teller Kathy Reed is the featured at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road in Johns Creek. Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10.50 for Autrey Mill members or Johns Creek residents. Visit autreymill. org for more info.
What: The Fiesta Auction Night will include games, food, and both a live and silent auction. Where: Birmingham Falls Elementary School, 14865 Birmingham Highway in Milton When: Friday, March 27 Hours: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Web: supportbff.org
What: BBTP’s first annual gala and silent auction. All funds raised will help BBTP send children with silent illnesses go to medically specific camps. Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek
What: Book signing of ‘Hidden Corners of My Heart’ by Terry Segal. Where: Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors, 670 North Main Street in Alpharetta When: Thursday, March 26 Hours: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact: 678-297-7571
CEMETERY SPRING CLEANING
What: The Roswell Historical Society will be hosting monument cleaning events at Old Roswell Cemetery. Where: Old Roswell Cemetery, 38 Hill Street When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: Bring old toothbrushes, soft bristle brushes, and spray bottles of water.
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What: South Forsyth Middle School presents Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” featuring con man Harold Hill and librarian and piano teacher Marian. When: March 25 through 28 Where: South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Center, 585 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming Cost: $5 adults, $3 students Contact: James Rives, 770815-2137 jgrives22@gmail. com Info: Nightly at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m.
RACES AND BENEFITS: 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN
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What: Black tie–optional event will feature dinner, open bar, and entertainment provided by the band Yacht Rock Revue benefiting the Roswell Fire and Police Foundation. Where: Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive in Roswell
SINGING FOR A CURE
What: Benefit silent auction and concert for Mary Bennett,
What: Race to benefit the Chattahoochee High School Soccer Booster Club. Where: Chattahoochee High School, When: Saturday, March 28 Hours: Check in starts at 8:15 a.m., 5K at 9:30 a.m. and Fun Run at 10:30 a.m. Cost: $25 for 5K, $15 for Fun Run/Walk Web: hoochsoccer.com
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Religious Services
Come, Make Yourself at Home this Easter Maundy Thursday • April 2 • 7:00 p.m
Service in the Chapel, Youth Choir, Intimate Communion
Good Friday • April 3 • 7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary Tenebrae Service featuring John Stainer’s “Crucifixion” performed by the Chancel Choir and Grammy Award-Winning Soloists
Easter Sunday • April 5 • Sunrise Service • 6:15 a.m. • Soccer Fields Sanctuary Services • 8:30 a.m., 9:50 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Chancel Choir and Orchestra
Childcare is available at Entrance D on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Sunday (Bell Road side). There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday. Johns Creek United United Methodist Church 11180 Medlock Bridge Road • Johns Creek, GA 30097 Dr. D.B. Shelnutt, Jr., Senior Pastor www.JohnsCreekUMC.org
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Hearing with your brain? By Steve Woodward Johns Creek Audiology Hearing affects EVERYTHING between your ears. If you’re like most people, you’re used to thinking of hearing as something that happens in your ears. What people often don’t think about is what happens between their ears, in the hearing part of their brain. That’s where sound becomes information that has meaning. Your brain has to work hard to make this happen. When the sound signals from your ears are compromised, your brain has to work even harder to fill in the gaps. This extra effort can take its toll. In fact, studies have shown that, over time, hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression. That’s why it makes sense to take care of your hearing health the same way you care about the rest of your health: There’s a lot more riding on it than just your hearing.
What happens when you have a hearing challenge? The natural relationship between your ears and brain is disrupted. This is why it takes so much more effort to follow what is being said and why you may feel so much more tired at the end of a busy day. It’s your brain that hears - Not your ears. Your ears and your brain work together as a system, with your brain doing most of the heavy lifting. Your brain is what uses the information from your two ears to orient you by figuring out which direction sound is coming from. It’s in the brain that sound waves become sounds that you recognize. And your brain is what helps you focus in on a conversation and separate out unwanted noise. Right now, all four of these tasks are happening simultaneously and continuously inside your brain. Give your brain exactly what it needs to hear. Your hearing is as unique
as your fingerprint. And because no two are quite the same, no one else’s hearing profile is quite like yours. The right devices professionally selected and fit to your individual needs can: Be virtually invisible Allow you to hear in “3D” so you can follow conversations that come from different directions in a room. Automatically select the best directional mode giving you clearer more natural sound - even in difficult hearing situations. Wirelessly connect to your Cell phone, tablet, TV, and car Along with award-winning service, the Johns Creek Audiology and Hearing Aid Center offers revolutionary pricing with initial costs often 30% to 40% less than other places because patients can choose to pay only for hearing aids and not the 3-5 years of services “bundled” into the price. “We let our patients ‘unbundle’ services.
“This method allows you the ability to afford a more premium product than traditionally offered.” says Steve Woodward, Director and CEO. Complete diagnostic testing is provided along with tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and ear wax management. All
major insurance plans are accepted, and no-interest finance plans are available. Contact Johns Creek Audiology at 770-814-1260 to schedule your life changing appointment. www.YourHearingLink.com
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SCHOOLS
Lambert student Tess Kim (right) joined by Rep. Rob Woodall and Marchell Pollard (right) of the Art Institute of Atlanta.
Lambert student places second in art competition FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- Lambert High sophomore Tess Kim placed second out of nearly 50 entries in the Seventh Congressional District Art Competition. The competition was opened to high school students living within the seventh district. Kim was recognized by seventh district Rep. Rob Woodall at a reception at the Hudgens Center for
the Arts in Duluth. “We have amazing young people in the Seventh District, and I was thrilled to be able to highlight their phenomenal talent,” said Woodall. Kim received a $5,000 scholarship from the Art Institute of Atlanta should she decide to attend. –Joe Parker
South Forsyth Middle presents “The Music Man” CUMMING, Ga.- South Forsyth Middle School Drama will feature Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” from March 25 to 28. Shows on March 25 to 27 will begin at 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. on March 28. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Performances will be held at the South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Center, 585 Peachtree Pkwy. –Joe Parker
Vickery Creek MS student to attend state geographic bee CUMMING, Ga. — Vickery Creek eight grader Abhay Chilakamarri will represent the school at the state geographic bee at Georgia College of Arts and Sciences March 27.
Chilakamarri will be vying for the state championship and a chance to represent Georgia at the National Geographic Bee Championship in Washington, D.C. –Joe Parker
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The wonderful summer every child deserves Parents call Camp SAY a “life-changing” summer camp where kids & teens who stutter develop self-confidence, build communication skills, and forge friendships to last a lifetime. Camp SAY combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with activities and programs that empower young people who stutter. This unique 2-week sleepaway camp is located on a 500acre ACA-accredited facility in North Carolina (near Asheville) and welcomes children and teens who stutter, ages 8-18, and their young family members and friends (one-week & shortened stays are also available). Young people from across the country attend Camp SAY year-after-year. Camp provides a tremendous culture of acceptance and positivity, and each day campers enjoy an important balance between structured activities and choice –discovering their unique talents and pursuing their personal interests and
goals. Activities include: arts & crafts−painting, drawing, dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, pottery, video production & more; sports−basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball & more; water activities−swimming in two lakes and heated swimming pool, canoeing, kayaking, waterslide, zip-line & more; outdoor−hiking, rock-climbing, animal center, campfires & more; equestrian−horseback riding in a certified Horsemanship Association Accredited facility, with riding rings, trail rides, horse care & much more. Camp SAY also offers a variety of speech therapy options, personalized to fit each child’s unique goals and needs. If speech therapy is desired, individual and group therapy sessions are available with a certified speech-language pathologist with extensive experience with stuttering. Campers leave Camp SAY with lasting benefits, including increased confidence, new friendships, greater indepen-
dence, and the feeling of being much better prepared to begin a new school year. Learn more at: CampSAY.org. Download a
brochure at: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244. Financial Aid is available, on
a need-basis, for tuition & travel. Camp SAY is a program of SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY.org).
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McGinnis Woods Country Day School Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2015! An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, engaging activities, art, music, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-12. Camp begins May 26 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 7. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225.00 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee. We will visit Zoo Atlanta, the Mayfield Dairy, the Art Barn and other local destinations and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, and group games in our beautiful new air conditioned gym. Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind. Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, do gymnastics, or act can do just that at McGinnis Woods! Have your camper join in on the fun and plan to attend our Sunsational Summer Camp. For additional information or to register, please contact us at www.mcginniswoods.org or call 770-664-7764. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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Preschool Summer Camp! Parents Morning Out and Preschool
Five weeks of unique and exciting adventures await the summer day preschool campers. Each camp will explore a new theme with arts and hands on projects designed to inspire the children. Your child can enjoy one week up to all five weeks of enriched
fun and meet new friends at the same time. Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm June 8-12 Ahoy, Matey; June 15-19 Hooray for the USA; July 6-10 Little Blue & Little Yellow; July 13-17 Dino-mite; July 20-24 Fish Tails & Sand Pails Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge, Johns Creek, GA 30097. 770-497-8215 x1003; preschoolsummercamp@johnscreekumc.org
Preschool Summer Camp Johns Creek United Methodist Church Parents Morning Out and Preschool
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Five weeks of unique and exciting adventures await the summer day preschool campers. Each camp will explore a new theme with arts and hands on projects designed to inspire the children. Your child can enjoy one week up to all five weeks of enriched fun and meet new friends at the same time. Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm June 8-12, 2015 Ahoy, Matey June 15-19, 2015 Hooray for the USA!
Have your camper join the fun and be part of something special: an amazing summer filled with great learning opportunities and fun! Campers’ imaginations will be sparked by the caring counselors, weekly themes, field trips, water activities and surprises!
July 6-10, 2015 Little Blue & Little Yellow July 13-17, 2015 Dino-mite July 20-24, 2015 Fish Tails & Sand Pails preschoolsummercamp@johnscreekumc.org www.JohnsCreekUMC.org
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Cumming Dance Academy Bringing the magic of dance alive for others
Learning and Laughter: Woodward North Summer Camps Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for parents to start planning camp experiences for their children. Woodward North Summer Camps offer an exciting range of programs to educate and entertain aspiring artists, scholars, athletes, explorers, and performers. Located on a 33-acre campus in Johns Creek, Woodward North is a satellite elementary school of Woodward Academy. Woodward North Summer Camps are open to all rising pre-K through sixth graders. Children do not have to be Woodward students to attend the wide range of camp offerings, including athletic, academic, and enrichment camps. Child care is available before and after camps, and lunch—provided daily during morning session camps—is included in camp fees. Camps are led by Woodward faculty and staff, who provide a rewarding summer experience that will educate and entertain. In addition, bus transportation is available to Woodward’s Main Campus in College Park, which offers a full range of camps to students of all ages. For a complete listing of camp schedules and descriptions, visit www.woodward.edu/camps, select Summer Camp Information for 2015, and choose WA North Camp under Schedules and Descriptions.
Life-long dancer Niki JerniganWatkins had a dream of turning her passion and talent for dance into a teaching career and bringing the magic of dance alive for others. Driven by her passion and talents, Miss Niki as she’s fondly known by students, is realizing that dream for a sixth year running as the owner and artistic director of Cumming Dance Academy. Given her professional history and accolades for performance and teaching, it’s no surprise that Cumming Dance Academy has succeeded with Miss Niki at the helm. A marker of the academy’s success came in 2009 when Cumming Dance Academy’s new facility opened. The 7,000 square-foot facility located at 419 Tribble Gap Road in Cumming affords the academy more space for staff, students, and parents. In 2012, Miss Niki opened her second location with the addition of “CDA II Performance Academy”. Committed to the youth of this community, she has taught thousands of young ladies how to grow, dance and gain confidence through her academy, classes and guidance. Miss Niki opened the original CDA in 2003 and has enjoyed watching it grow and flourish into a place where many call home! In 2012, she expanded her second location at CDA II – to include three more studio rooms. In July 2014, she opened CDA III – on the other side of town,
near Windermere inabling the studio to now reach even more children who may live closer to the Buford side of Cumming. At the helm of 3 location, 6 studio rooms and many young ladies, Miss Niki anWATKINS nounced in January of 2015 the introduction of the new Music & Theater Department of CDA. Now offering classes in vocal coaching, guitar, violin, and piano training as well as a wide range of broadway/ musical theater styled classes. In 2014, Niki was selected 1 of 11 business professionals by the Chamber of Commerce to sit on the Small Business Advisory Council. The council is a division of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce that is available to help local small business owners become successful! Of her beloved CDA, Miss Niki has been quoted: “I am incredibly blessed to work with an amazing group of women who not only share my love of dance, but also my love of children and young people. Over 75% of our students have been with us since we opened our doors; I think that speaks volumes for both our studio and staff. We teach these young ladies, we grow with them, we learn with them, but most of all – we love them.” Cumming Dance Academy is a place of instruction for both serious
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A fun-filled summer of wonder and adventure! Whether your child attends Catalina Sea Camp or AstroCamp depends on your child’s
Dance: Continued from Page 26 and recreational dancers and offers classes for children from 2 year olds to adult. CDA classes are led by a professional staff with decades of experience and impressive
specific interest. If your child is interested in the wonders of the ocean world or just wants
performance credits. CDA has many performance groups for the more dedicated who want to experience more than the weekly dance class. Her performing companies travel and compete each season. For more information on CDA – please visit www.cummingdanceacademy.com
to spend summer with friends on an island, Catalina Sea Camp is the best choice with scuba certifications, sailing courses, marine biology classes, Island exploring, sea food cookery and lots of traditional fun social activities like Talent/No Talent, carnival night, dances and color Olympics. Our Island Campus has a unique charm with it’s Spanish California architecture and private cove. Some activities are age specific and there are many more activities than are listed here so check out the sea camp website at catalinas-
eacamp.org If your child loves science activities, space exploration, Astronomy, rock climbing, LARP, dungeons and dragons, and good old fashioned summer camp fun, AstroCamp is a great choice. There are many more activities so check our website at astrocampsummer.org. Whichever camp you choose, you can rest assured that your child will get the highest quality program, comfortable accommodations, great food and memories that will last a lifetime.
All of our staff are hand picked for there fun loving personalities and ability to work with young people. Astrocamp and Catalina Sea Camp are owned and operated by the non-profit corporation Guided Discoveries. Guided Discoveries hosts over 50,000 students, parents and teachers from over 1,000 schools annually in it’s outdoor education program. Guided Discoveries has been running summer camps for over 35 years. For more information, go to our website at gdicamps.org.
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A summer of exciting theatre awaits your child at Off Broadway Performing Arts Center. Located in the heart of Crabapple, Camp Off Broadway offers 1 week and 2 week camps for kids ages 4-17 in a professional yet family oriented environment. Immerse your child in the worlds of “Legally Blonde Jr.”, “Junglebook Kids” and “Honk” as they learn life skills, make new friends and memories to last a lifetime. At Off Broadway, we give every child a chance to shine. To register, visit us online at offbroadwaydance.com or call us at 770-664-2410 Have a budding ballerina wanting to dance her way through summer? Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s Summer Trainee Camp definitely fits the bill! Known for serious training of pre-professional dancers, MBT has an exciting and informative summer camp tailored just for younger dancers – boys and girls – ages 4 to 8. Experienced instructors cover foundational technique while encouraging campers to have fun and build friendships, and a variety of enrichment subjects introduce campers to the wider world of Dance. June 15-19 & June 22 -26 A day at Trainee Camp includes: • Ballet • Jazz • Dance-related crafts • Tales from dance history • Professional performance review Learning and rehearsing ballet variationGet the details! MetropolitanBallet.org!
Horse
Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 15 years of excellence in riding! NEW Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. United States Pony Club Riding Center. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9a.m.1p.m. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. For the true horse enthusiast! www.willowsouth.com $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 2226, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31.
Music The 8th Annual Vivace! Summer Middle School Band Camp is for band students in the North Metro Atlanta area. Students experience full band, master classes, jazz band/improvisation, marching band techniques, music composition taught by certified teachers. Eligibility: For current 5th-8th grade band students who have been in their public or private school band program OR have taken private lessons at least 1 school year. Also, we have recreation time, end of camp ice-cream party
Sponsored Section • SUMMER CAMPS & concert. $205 by May 1st, $225 thereafter. Sibling, District, & All State discounts are available. REGISTER AT www.vivacecamps.com. Location: June 15-19 at Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. Jay Hutcherson, director@vivacecamps.com. 678-278-9210
Atlanta Celtic Camp
Irish Music and Language Camp for kids and teens ages 6 to 17 years. Fiddle, flute, song and more! June 8-12 (9am to 1pm) in Roswell; sponsored by The Atlanta Irish Music School. Register online at: www. atlantairishmusicschool.com. 770-7129334
Rowing
Learn the Olympic Sport of Rowing with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association! Ages 12-18 co-ed, no experience necessary. Five 2-week sessions with USRowing certified coaches: choose from 2 morning or 1 evening sessions, $175/session. Also for 2015, back by popular demand, 3 1-week sessions are available for High School campers only, $125/session. Held at the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. Learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing and begin a basic workout program with the largest and most successful youth rowing program in Georgia! All campers are grouped each session by age, size, and skill level. To register, or for more info: www.ajracrew.com, or Sarah Low ajra. information@gmail.com.
Science
Science Camp conducted by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, or animal studies? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also- STEM camps- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math camps too! Snacks and recess games will be provided. ‘Pizza Fridays’ available at an additional charge. Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville,Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.org
Soccer
Soccer Camps at Emory University Boys Camps Eagle Full Day Camps - June 8-12 / June 15-19 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available Eagle Elite Residential/Commuter Camp - July 10-12 for boys ages 15-18 Info available at www. eagleboyssoccercampsor contact: Sonny Travis Emory Men’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-0597 sonny.travis@emory.edu Girls Camps Full Day Camps - June 1-5 / July 6-10 for girls ages 7-14, extended care available Info available at www. emorysportscamps.com and scroll to girls soccer o r contact: Sue Patberg Emory Women’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-2839
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spatber@emory.edu Camps traditionally fill up so sign up early, Day Camp cost for each week $320 includes lunch.
excited about the launch of the Lee Mar L.I.F.E. program (Living Independently Functional Education). Visit us on the web at www.leemar.com. 215-6581708. ari@leemar.com
Overnight Camps
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Adventure & Travel
Catalina Sea Camp and AstroCamp are two amazing adventure summer camps. Located on beautiful Catalina Island in Southern California, Catalina Sea Camp offers ocean adventure activities for boy and girls ages 8-17. We have 1-week sessions for ages 8-13 and 3-week camps for ages 12-17. Located in beautiful Idyllwild California, Astrocamp is a mountain adventure science summer camp for boy and girls ages 8-17. These two great summer camps were developed by the nonprofit corporation Guided Discoveries in order to provide boys and girls with summer opportunities that enrich and inspire their lives. Check out our websites at www.californiasummercamps.org for a list of activities.
Mississippi
Camp Iti Kana and Camp Wahi Summer Camps for girls ages 6-17. Located in Wiggins and Brandon, Mississippi. Owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Three and four day overnight sessions. Traditional summer camp activities – swimming, archery, nature, crafts, science, trip units, games, leadership, hiking, cook-outs, campfires and sing-alongs. Contact: summercamp@gsgms.org or 601.660.2847. www.gsgms.org
Special Needs
Camp SAY: A Summer Camp for Young People who Stutter. August 3-17, 2015. Camp SAY builds Confidence, Communication & Friendships! Our 2-week sleep-away camp combines the highest-quality traditional summer camp experience with programs that empower young people who stutter, ages 8-18. In addition to arts & crafts, sports, water activities, outdoor activities, performing arts, equestrian program & more, Speech Therapy is available with an SLP, expert in stuttering. Camp SAY is located on a 500-acre, ACA-accredited camp facility (near Asheville). Financial aid is available for tuition & travel. Visit CampSAY.org, download a brochure: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244. Camp SAY, 179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC 28793 Camp Lee Mar: For children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. Since 1953, A Special Camp in beautiful Pennsylvania Poconos, co-ed, ages 7-21, with mild-moderate developmental challenges. Our 63rd anniversary, 6/25 25-8/11. Fun, traditional camp activities. academics. speech & language therapy. daily living skills. weekly social dancing & end-of-summer “prom” for older campers. Therapeutic horseback riding and optional day and overnight trips during summer. Exceptional facilities featuring air conditioned bunks & buildings, Junior Olympic heated pool, caring, nurturing staff. In 2015 we are
Voted the No. 1 Summer Camp in Nashville for the past six years, the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is an actionpacked summer adventure where confidence is built through skill development, and new friends are made as a result of teamwork. Camp Widjiwagan offers progressive Day, Resident and Equestrian oneweek programs for children ages 5-17. We offer a wide variety of water activates such as swimming, ski and surf school, the Blob, and an advanced sailing program. Land activities include field sports, climbing, double zip line and archery. Arts, crafts and theme production are also offered at camp. Go to www.campwidji.org to learn more or call us at 615-360-2267. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers nature, backpacking, science adventure and family camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Imagine splashing around in an icy-cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. Options for beginning campers as well as outdoor enthusiasts - ages 5 to 95. Tremont Institute creates space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. Call (865) 448-6709 or visit www.gsmit. org/GA.html. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park. Find us on Facebook @GSMITremont to see pictures and videos of the adventure that awaits! Deer Run Camps & Retreats: 3845 Perkins Road. Thompson’s Station, TN 37179. 888-7942918. Camps.DeerRunRetreat. org. Contact@DeerRunRetreat.org. Nondenominational, Christ-centered camp on 100 scenic wooded acres. Campers experience “Deeper Faith and Greater Adventures.” Age-graded sessions, grades 3 through12 plus 3-night Family Camps for ages 5 and up.. Exceptional staff lead a well-organized experience creating positive lifetime memories and building character, confidence and relationships. All-inclusive activities: lake fun (zipline, water slide, kayaks, swimming, aqua park), horseback wooded trail rides, climbing tower, paintball, low and high ropes, cardboard boat regatta, archery, BB guns, wiffle ball, games, skits, fun songs. Daily small group Bible study plus nightly large group worship with an engaging speaker.
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Survey Question: “Which of the following news sources would you say that you rely on the most for news about issues and problems in Johns Creek? 18%
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APPEN MEDIA newspapers reach 40% more (over 30,000 more homes) in North Fulton / South Forsyth than the next closest competitor and is by far the preferred source for local news. If your business depends on reaching buyers in North Fulton or South Forsyth, we deliver. Why settle for less? Let us connect you. Call now for more advertising information 770-442-3278.
Circulation Comparison
AppenMediaGroup.com Survey of Voter Attitudes in Johns Creek, Georgia conducted from April 30 - May 2, 2013 by The Tarrance Group for the City of Johns Creek. Question #QD7. *Listed as Johns Creek Post in 2008 survey. ** Not included in 2008 survey.
AJC WEEKDAY 16,481
AJC SUNDAY 29,241
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Data based on the following: 2013 CVC Audit for Appen, 2013 ABC Audit for the AJC, 2013 CAC Audit for the Neighbor. Comparison only of circulation in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, and Forsyth county.
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NFF Tip-Off Club 2015 announces year-end awards ALPHARETTA, GA — The North Fulton Forsyth Tip-Off Club honored the top eight 2015 year-end award winners at a banquet held at the Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center March 9. Reporter, anchor and producer for 92.9 The Game, Tenitra Batiste, was the emcee for the evening’s festivities and Sam Hines, former professional player, was the special guest speaker. NFF Tip-Off Club “Player of the Year” Winners are: Female Underclassman of the Year – Siena Gore (Chattahoochee High School) Sophomore Guard, Siena Gore, averaged 16.4 points per game and 3 steals per game for the 2014-2015 season. She was named to the 6-AAAAAA All-Region team. Male Underclassman of the Year – Kohl Roberts (Riverwood International Charter High School) Junior power forward, Kohl Roberts, had season stats of 15 points, 5 blocks and 3 assists per game. Female Academic Player of the Year – Wendy Oshinski (Pinecrest Academy) Senior guard, Wendy Oshinski, was captain of her team and averaged 7 points per game. She has a 4.1 grade point average, scored a 33 on her ACT and is ranked 33 in her class. Wendy is a member of four honor societies. Male Academic Player of the Year – Grant Lancaster (Lambert High School) Senior wing, Grant Lancaster, is an AP scholar with distinction and is ranked in the top 5 percent of his class. He was a scholar athlete for his freshman, JV and Varsity teams and is a member of the National Honor Society. He has a 4.3 GPA and scored a 34 on his ACT. Female Player of the Year – Jenna Staiti (West Forsyth High School) Junior post, Jenna Staiti, had season statistics of 29 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Blocks, 68 percent field goal average and 74 percent average at the free throw line. Staiti was the XL212 2014 underclassman of the year, 2nd team all Naismith, the Georgia Coaches’ Association Junior of the Year, the Region 6-AAAAAA player of the year and the allstate 1st team. Male Player of the Year – Devontae Cacok (Alpharetta High School) Senior post, Devontae Cacok, had per game season averages of 18.1 points, 2 steals, 1.5 blocked shots, and a 76.2 percent field goal percentage per game. His career averages were 19.8 Points and
Siena Gore, Underclassman of the Year
Kohl Roberts, Underclassman of the Year
Wendy Oshinski, Academic Player of the Year
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Jenna Staiti, Player of the Year
Devontae Cacok, Player of the Year
Keith Gravitt, Coach of the Year
Frederick Hurt, Coach of the Year
Girls’ Coach of the Year – Keith Gravitt (South Forsyth High School) Keith Gravitt’s, head coach of South Forsyth High School, team was the Region 6-AAAAAA champions, the Region 6-AAAAAA Region Tournament Champions and they went to the State Sweet Sixteen tournament. The Lady War Eagles were ranked number one in the
state for three consecutive weeks by the AJC and were ranked as high as 21st in the nation in the Blue Star Media Poll. The season ended with a 10 game regular season winning streak. Gravitt’s team had an overall record of 25-5, 21-4 in the regular season and 4-1 in post season play. Boys’ Coach of the Year – Frederick Hurt (Alpharetta
High School) The boys’ Coach of the Year, Frederick Hurt, head coach of Alpharetta High School, also had an outstanding year. His team was the Region 6-AAAAAA runnerup, made it to the Region 6-AAAAAA State Tournament Final 8 and was in the Class AAAAAA 2014-2015 Top Ten Ranking for three consecutive weeks.
11.9 rebounds per game. He was selected to the 1st team all-region and Naismith allmetro teams, was an all-star team member for the XL212 All-Star Classic and for the Georgia North vs. South game and a runner up for Region Player of the Year. Devontae is a 1,000 point scorer, who led his team to an 18-0 region record and the Elite 8. He has committed to play at UNC Wilmington.
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From left are: Covenant Christian Academy Assistant Coach Keith Gentry, mom Julie Quinnelly, siblings Brighton, Berklie, Emerson, John Stafford Quinnelly, dad Bo Quinnley and Head Coach James Friday. Quinnelly has signed to play baseball with Faulkner.
Quinnelly signs with Faulkner
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Covenant Christian Academy student John Stafford Quinnelly has signed with Faulkner University to play baseball. Quinnelly plans to study business. He currently plays for the Georgia Baseball Academy. For more on Covenant Christian Academy, visit them online at www.covenantrams.org.
Lambert senior Justin Blastick (21) attacks while Trey Arnold (26) blocks off a Greenville defender.
Lambert wins big in South Carolina GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lambert High School’s lacrosse team recently traveled to South Carolina to play Greenville High School and dominated for a 17-4 victory. As has been the case all season, Lambert had no trouble finding the net. Hayden Barnes scored three goals, while Trey Arnold, Hunter Shepherd, Conrad McEvoy, Eric Overbay and Air Force commit Matt O’Rourk all scored two goals each. Lambert is 4-0 this season and has outscored their opponents 47-11. – Joe Parker
Alpharetta hosts ‘Pat’s Run’ April 25 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On Saturday, April 25, over 30,000 participants, volunteers and spectators scattered throughout major cities in the United States will unite to run, walk and honor Pat Tillman’s legacy, all while raising important scholarship funds that support Tillman Military Scholars, the military veterans and spouses who reflect Tillman’s values, strength of character and commitment to service. Through a nationwide effort composed of major cities throughout the U.S. that simultaneously participate in Pat’s Run, a 4.2 mile charity
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Run will directly support the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides scholarships to U.S. military veterans and spouses. To register for Pat’s Run Atlanta, scheduled for April 25 starting at 9 a.m. at Rock Mill Park, 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/atlanta-ga-patsrun-shadow-run-registration-14788367405 For more background information regarding the Pat Tillman Foundation or to make a donation in kind, please visit www.pattillmanfoundation.org.
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Arizona State University TEMPE, Ariz. - The following students were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Arizona State University. Andrew Esparza, Milton; Lloyd Jarrell, Cumming; and Christine Vanstrom of Roswell.
man of Duluth was named to Graceland University’s 2014 fall semester Dean’s List. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the Dean’s List.
Shelby Varchmin, Cumming; Christopher Whelan, Cumming; and James Whelan of Cumming.
VALDOSTA, Ga. – The following students were named to Valdosta State University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Lucas Bell, Johns Creek; Bridget Brewer, Johns Creek; Taylor Carstarphen, Johns Creek; Erin Cole, Suwanee; Mason Currie, Alpharetta; Megan English, Alpharetta; McCall Gardner, Duluth; Melissa Goodman, Suwanee; Cody Hudson,
Johns Creek; Alexe Kalariotes, Suwanee; Sylvia Leong, Alpharetta; Emily Li, Duluth; Victoria Papadelis, Duluth; Joel Pollack, Alpharetta; Emily Raymond, Alpharetta; Karla Rodriguez, Suwanee; Ashley Smith, Suwanee; Sidney Steele, Duluth; James Stephens, Johns Creek; Tiffany Tilaka, Alpharetta; Jamie West, Alpharetta; Courtney Whitenack, Duluth; and Kyle Wilkerson, Duluth; Maegan Abkemeier, Cumming; Natalie Ajarrian, Roswell; Wilson Anglin, Cumming; Caroline Baum, Roswell; Taylor Clark, Cumming; Natalie Crawford, Cumming; Stephanie Crawford, Alpharetta; Maci Fletcher, Cumming; Juliana Fortugno, Alpharetta; Alena Franks, Cumming; Tate Godwin, Cumming; Allyson Hayenga, Alpharetta; Joely Henriquez, Alpharetta; Daniella Hermoza, Roswell; Matthew Pirrello, Cumming; Patricia Price, Cumming; Rachael Ramirez, Cumming; Amber Rickman, Cumming; Melissa Simmons, Roswell; Jaclyn Stiff, Alpharetta; Tiffany Tilaka, Alpharetta; Kimberly Toscano, Roswell;
WALESKA, Ga. - The follow-
ing students were named to Reinhardt University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Rachel Croce, Alpharetta; Samantha Croce, Alpharetta; Brandon Keith, Alpharetta; Joyce Nordell, Alpharetta; Natasha Robinson, Alpharetta; Audrey Vassell, Duluth; Jessica Lowenstein, Johns Creek; Jeremy Morris, Johns Creek; Theresa Razzini-Ross, Suwanee; Erika Szatmary, Suwanee; Matthew Trawick, Suwanee; Stephanie Goins, Alpharetta; Jarett Goree, Alpharetta; Haley Henderson, Alpharetta; Alexandra Mahan, Alpharetta; Savannah Teague, Alpharetta; Shatonya Young, Alpharetta; John Allen, Cumming; Dana Armstrong, Cumming; Stephen Clark, Cumming; Orly Coffey, Cumming; Michael Funk, Cumming; Katie Goodrich, Cumming; Matthew Hallowell, Cumming; Luke Madden, Cumming; Coleton Staton, Cumming; Katelyn Wienbarg, Cumming; Audrey Vassell, Duluth; Alexander Arth, Roswell; Blake Hallman, Roswell; James Major, Roswell; Price Signaigo, Roswell; and Emily Smythe of Roswell.
starting from a small spark or ignition, and then moved forward into a burst of expression at WFHS and how all the different groups and aspects of the student life help grow each person throughout their high
school career.” This year’s theme is Shift, Gerhard said. The staff has completed the majority of the book and is currently coming up with themes for next year. “We wanted to, again, evoke
a sense of movement, especially with the fact our school just got a new principal this year and a lot of big changes,” Gerhard said. “We really wanted to focus on that sense of shifting and movement. This year’s book has been the best book I’ve been a part of so far.” The WFHS’s “Zephyr” was one of only 476 yearbooks selected from approximately 3,000. The 2015 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 344-page 2015 Look Book, Farry said.
Gerhard said they owe some of the success to the other two editors, her fraternal twin sister, Shannon, and Dori Butler. The three have worked hard and are happy to receive recognition, Gerhard said. “It means a good deal to get recognized because there are 2,300 kids who go to this school and sometimes they don’t all realize how big of a role we play in recording the history of this school,” Gerhard said. “For our program to get recognition outside of the school and to get it state/ country wide puts our name out there in a positive light for the rest of the school to appreciate the work we put into creating the book.”
Keene State College
KEENE, N.H. – Bridget Goodwin was named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List at Keene State College. Students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale to earn Dean’s List honors.
Villanova University Valdosta VILLANOVA, Pa. - Shannon State University Leigh Wynne of Milton has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester at Villanova University. Wynne is currently studying abroad at the National University of Ireland in Galway for the 2015 spring semester.
Graceland University LAMONI, Iowa – Katrina Rad-
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DEATH NOTICES Cristian Anghelescu, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Elaine Camacho, 92, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Ted D. Echols, 84, of Cumming, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Lorie Grove, 70, of Roswell, passed away March 6, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Vincent P. Hanke, 76, of Cumming, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Bernice Corn Ivey, 83, of Forsyth County, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Sylvia Jeanne, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away March 15, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy, 81, of Suwanee, passed away March 11, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Jamie Lynn McBrayer, 36, of Forsyth County, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Fred Dwight McClure, 66, passed away March 8, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Maria Neves, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away March 5, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Aaron Ostrozynski, 24, of Roswell, passed away March 3, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Robert Powers, 66, of Cumming, passed away March 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Dean Pruitt, 77, of Forsyth County, passed away March 15, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Jack Wayne Quarles, 72, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. John Quintana, 72, of Roswell, passed away March 2, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Christopher Shane Reichrath, 49, of Cumming, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Manuel Rodriguez, 85, of Alpharetta, passed away March 8, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Jill Slovak, 48, of Alpharetta, passed away February 27, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Dennis Spriggs, 78, of Roswell, passed away March 14, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Bernice Ray Tallant, 93, of Forsyth County, passed away March 10, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Charles J. Trott, 80, of Roswell, passed away March 12, 2015. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. David Albert Whiteman, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away March 13, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Larry Zimmerman, 78, of Cumming, passed away March 12, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Belmont University NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont University announced their fall 2014 Dean’s List. Madison Barefield, Johns Creek; Nathan Childers, Cumming; Taylor French, Roswell; Chloe Gilligan, Roswell; Abby Janis, Johns Creek; Madison Kent, Milton; Anna Lackey, Johns Creek; Savannah Morrow, Duluth; Anna Park, Duluth; Matthew Proctor, Alpharetta; Carolina Rodriguez, Alpharetta; Andrew Salminen, Milton; Kylee Smith, Alpharetta; Haley Smith, Roswell; Caroline Snellman, Roswell; Suzanna Stapler, Alpharetta; Katelynn Taylor, Alpharetta; Sarah Terning, Johns Creek; Chandler Thornhill, Milton; and Allyson Bowen of Suwanee.
Reinhardt University
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Suspicious box shuts down part of Freedom Parkway FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On March 16, a suspicious box was delivered to Rite Aid, 2820 Keith Bridge Road. A manager called the For-
syth County Sheriff’s Office to report the box and reportedly told officers it had been there for about 45 minutes. Officers observed the box with some words on it inside a white plastic garbage bag. None of the employees witnessed who dropped the box off, according to officers. Officers moved the box to the rear parking area and blocked the area off. They called in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation bomb unit, and Freedom Parkway was shut down in front of the store so no one would enter the parking lot. Once the bomb unit arrived, they reportedly determined the box was liquid floor shine. No other suspicious items were located.
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Dog of the week: Daffodil FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Humane Society of Forsyth County’s (HSFC) calm and laid back lap dog Daffodil has a wonderful temperament for a dog that’s a year old. Daffodil plays very well with other dogs at the shelter and her kennel is always clean, every day. She is one of those dogs that is caught between being considered a small dog or a medium dog, but she plays well with both. As for breed, she has the floppy ears of a hound but not the bark because she is yet to bark once at the HSFC. She is a very sweet girl that would make a great companion for kids or folks of all ages. She’s at the HSFC adoption center 4440 Keith Bridge Road. Hours are noon to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Fill out an application online at www. forsythpets.org. —Kathleen Sturgeon
Cat of the week: Pearl FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Coming into the Humane Society of Forsyth County’s program as a sick mom, Pearl needed lots of care. Her kittens were treated and adopted, but after taking care of her kittens, Pearl needed longer to get well. After lots of love and care from the Humane Society, she is now a healthy girl looking to make up for lost time. A little over a year-and-half, Pearl is due
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