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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A long-time substitute teacher for the Fulton County School System was one of 76 individuals arrested in an eight-state, coordinated operation to get child sex offenders off the streets and the internet. Arrested on March 15 during Operation Southern Impact was Bryan F. Stisher, 35, of Roswell, who had been a substitute teacher for Fulton County Schools for the past seven years. He was recently fired, according to Fulton School officials. “I can confirm Bryan Stisher is a former substitute teacher for Fulton County Schools,” said district spokesperson Donna Lowry. “He was hired as a substitute in January 2011 and fired

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Family returns home to discover burglary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A mother and daughter called police March 18 after they discovered their home had been burglarized during the two hours they had been away. The two left their house at Medridge Circle at 6:30 p.m., securing the residence before leaving. They returned two hours later, when the mother noted that one of the kitchen windows was wide open. The woman ran outside with her

in February 2018. Legally, as a school district, that is all I can say because we cannot comment on personnel matters.” The Georgia Bureau of Investigation directed the state operation which targeted people who possess and distribute child pornography, and those who are sexually exploiting children in other ways using technology and the internet. The GBI noted that “While investigators regularly target the trading of all types of child pornography, Operation Southern Impact targeted those seeking out and distributing the most violent child pornography involving infants and toddlers.” A spokeswoman for the GBI said at this time there is no indication that Stisher exploited any of the students he came into contact with while working as a substitute teacher. “I am unaware of any allegations of misconduct related to the schools or students…and to my knowledge, since the arrests became public, no one has come forward as a victim,” said Debbie daughter to call police, afraid that someone might still be inside. Officers said that the window appeared to have been pried open. It had cracked glass and a hole in the frame. Outside, one of the mesh panels on the deck patio had been removed. The main bedroom was ransacked, with drawers, documents and clothing scattered over the floor. Several pieces of jewelry, worth $3,000 total, and a Social Security card were missing. Police found no prints. One neighbor said his doorbell camera recorded two suspicious vehicles and a person walking alongside them earlier. The person walking next to the vehicles then walked into the victim’s yard before leaving the camera’s range.

Garner, special agent in charge of the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit. Charges against Stisher cover the possession and distribution of child pornography and not direct acts of child exploitation. “Many times people collect and view pornography but aren’t [directly involved] with the victims,” Garner said. “There are some instances where this happens, but it is not a direct correlation between viewing and [acts].” Of the 76 people arrested in the operation, more than half were from Georgia. Local law enforcement executed 38 search warrants and 12 “knock and talks” over a two-day period of arrests. Operation Southern Impact II included a total of 222 law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Locally, Alpharetta and Roswell police departments, and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office were involved in the operation.

Suspects leave store with multiple cameras MILTON, Ga. — Three suspects recently stole five cameras worth nearly $4,000 from Fry’s Electronics along Ga. 9. The suspects, believed to be juvenile males, entered the store and all went to the restroom. After leaving the restroom, they made their way to the audio/video department and grabbed five Canon cameras. They then exited through the store’s emergency exit. A loss prevention employee followed the suspects through the emergency exit and told them to stop but they ran across Ga. 9 in the direction of a nearby assisted living community. He then lost sight of the suspects. Milton police arrived on scene but

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New legislation addresses 2017 property tax revolt Laws would cap home appraisals beginning in 2019 By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Homeowners in North Fulton may never again face the sticker shock that hit them last year when the county sent out revised property appraisals. Area residents ALBERS could vote this year on a set of new laws that would protect them from the threat of spiraling assessments that had thousands up in arms last year. Sparked by that public outcry, state legislators passed a series of bills recently that establish a cap on how much a home appraisal could rise each year for tax purposes. Last year, thousands of North Fulton residents received new property appraisals that upped their home values by more than half. In all, 61 percent of the county’s homeowners saw their assess-

ments increase by more than 13 percent. Those higher appraisals meant homeowners were confronted with higher tax bills from Fulton County, the school system and city government. Residents raised enough Cain to get county commissioners to intercede and throw out the new assessments in favor of the property values set in 2016. But the issue has continued to pit elected officials against appraisers who are bound by law to appraise property at or near its market value. The new legislation, passed by both houses and awaiting the governor’s signature, would go into effect in 2019 if approved in November by voters in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and Mountain Park. Tax assessments for the current year would not be affected, so homeowners could again face the same sort of sticker shock they saw in 2017. If that happens, legislators said, it could provide incentive for homeowners to vote for the new laws. “One of the things we hold most important down here is assuring that those we represent are able to live in their homes and have a successful life,” said state Sen. John Albers, who led the legislative effort after his office received more than 1,700 emails about the issue last year. “We never want

We never want them to get taxed out of their home.” SEN. JOHN ALBERS Georgia State Senator them to get taxed out of their home.” The new legislation allows for an annual cap of 3 percent on residential property appraisals, a “reasonable rate,” Albers said. “Our paychecks are not going up 20, 50, 100 percent,” he said, “but 3 percent is a reasonable amount that people can plan for both for the homeowner as well as the school system for their budgeting purposes.” State Rep. and House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones said the entire North Fulton delegation worked to forge a plan to ensure that every citizen in North Fulton will be able to have predictability and affordability with regard to their property taxes. “Currently, your Fulton County taxes – pertaining solely to the county – have a homestead exemption that

floats,” she said. “It essentially freezes the amount that your reassessment can go up as long as you own your home. Sandy Springs also has that.” With the addition of this legislation, school taxes and the other cities in North Fulton will also have the same protection, with one caveat, Jones said. Constituents and voters need to show up at the polls in November and vote affirmatively for the homestead exemption. The Fulton County School Board voted unanimously in support of this measure. Jones said lawmakers wanted to make the caps applicable to this year’s appraisals, but there was no way to do it legally. State Rep. Chuck Martin said, under the new formula, the Assessor’s Office would take the base year for assessments – either 2016, 2017 or 2018, whichever is lowest – then adjust it according to the Consumer Price Index with a limit of a 3 percent increase. So the county, the school district and all the cities can budget to keep up with inflation, Martin said. “It’s important to realize, we’re not driving the school system or any of our cities off a fiscal cliff,” he said. The appraisal cap would apply to current residential property, but not to resales or additions. Nor would it apply to commercial property.

Council approves TSPLOST funding for Medlock Bridge intersection By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council focused attention Monday to major road projects. The council awarded three asphalt paving construction contracts and approved a task order for ZAPROWSKI construction inspection and testing (CEI Services) for the 2018 Neighborhood Paving and Main Roads Resurfacing Program. Due to the magnitude of the work involved, the program has been divided into three separate bids. City BODKERT staff recommended awarding two construction bids for paving to Bartow Paving, one for main roads to Northwest Georgia Paving and

one task order to BM&K for a total cost of $6,779,435. The project will have an estimated completion date of Oct. 31. The road work is part of the city’s plan to bring the streets it inherited from Fulton County back in 2006 up to code. That plan has included partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation to upgrade all main roads to the proper conditions while ensuring that state routes are correctly maintained. The city has focused on improving neighborhood streets since the commencement of the Neighborhood Paving Initiative in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The measure presented Monday was approved unanimously by the council in the hopes of improving neighborhood streets and main roads to enhance quality of life, support property values and promote economic development. Councilman Lenny Zaprowski remarked, “I’m glad we added these two…I can’t even tell you how much we’re going to save by doing it in advance. I fully support this.” The final order of business Monday

This was the number one issue brought up by the CAC committee. I think it’s the right first step to look at this whole thoroughfare along with the single time that we’re going to get back in a few month’s period.” MIKE BODKER Johns Creek mayor pertained to authorizing concept/design funding to improvements at Medlock Bridge Road at State Bridge Road. The intersection is the most heavily traveled in the city and experiences some of the worst traffic congestion in the area. The $100,000 for the concept/design phase would be funded entirely from TSPLOST funds. Throughout the entire development of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, a citizens’ advisory committee has listed the intersection improvements as one of

the top projects for TSPLOST funding. Staff said the $100,000 will be used to update and improve the existing traffic study. Mayor Mike Bodker briefly discussed his hopes that this authorization will allow for further improvements to be made in surrounding areas for easier travel with less congestion. “This was the number one issue brought up by the CAC committee,” he said. “I think it’s the right first step to look at this whole thoroughfare along with the single time that we’re going to get back in a few month’s period.”

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Zoning Public Participation Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

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City Council Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 8 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m. Convention & Visitors Bureau 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Suite 190 8:30 a.m. Comprehensive Plan: Ocee Community Workshop 5090 Cameron Forest Parkway 6:30 p.m.

Pitch, Hit, & Run Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road 10 a.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

Comprehensive Plan: Shakerag Community Workshop 11180 Medlock Bridge Road 6:30 p.m. Monthly Transportation Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

Johns Creek International Festival 1930 Bobby Jones Drive 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

City Council Work Session 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 5 p.m. City Council Meeting 11445 Johns Creek Parkway 7 p.m.

Comprehensive Plan: Newtown Community Workshop 2850 Old Alabama Road 6:30 p.m.

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Mayor Bodker continues to meet with White House By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Since January 2018, Mayor Mike Bodker has been traveling to Washington D.C. and periodically meeting with mayors across the country and members of the White House administration in order to provide a localized outlook on congressional policy. Since elected into office more than a decade ago, Bodker has served as a member of Republican Mayors Leadership Organization which has since become the Community Leaders of America. Early this year, Bodker was elected the organization’s chairman. The CLA is primarily focused on allowing more Republican mayors to be elected in the nation’s 500 major cities, create an environment in which mayors and city councils can share great ideas that can be spread to even more cities. Since his chairmanship, Bodker has been brought into conversations with members of the White House administration who help give input on policy and help share his point of view on how their actions can impact cities on a local level. City, county and state representatives are invited to share their perspective on legislative policies and how it affects their residents specifically. This then allows Congress to make decisions with a better understanding of local impact. “Regardless of the reason why I am in the room, I am generally now in a room with not that many mayors,” Bodker said. “Sometimes it’s bipartisan and sometimes it is partisan. But the end result is Johns Creek’s point of view is in that room. Because first and foremost I am the Mayor of Johns Creek and I never forget that.” Although he has had previous interaction with the Obama Administration, it was far more limited. Most recently, Bodker has had two separate meetings at the White House in a single week period. The first meeting on March 20 centered on the importance of the country’s mayors providing their input before national policies are put into place. The next meeting on March 22 was an opportunity to meet with a bipartisan group of mayors to discuss President Trupm’s proposed infrastructure program. “For me, it’s an honor to be in such a small group of folks that get the opportunity to provide that input… I’ve probably had a half dozen or more

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February 27th, 1968 Massive crowds rallied today across America – and across the world – to protest gun violence and the massacre of 17 students at Marjorie Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, RAY APPEN Florida. Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com Emma Gonzalez’s speech at the rally in Washington D.C. lasted a total of 6 minutes and 20 seconds – the amount of time it took the shooter to slaughter 17 of her fellow students and wound many more with his legally purchased AR-15 assault rifle. For the last 4 minutes and 25 seconds of her speech, Emma stood in silence – a powerful, unnerving and uncomfortable silence – before ending with “Fight for your lives before it’s someone else’s job,” and then she left the stage. From the mouths of children. Change in our country often comes agonizingly slowly. Our perception of important issues like desegregation, tobacco, seatbelts, the environment, energy, gender bias, Apartheid and war, just to name a few, has changed significantly – and continues to change – during our lifetime. How we perceive these issues, how our knowledge about them originates and grows, how they are prioritized and addressed by the government, how much we allow them to continue to negatively impact our own individual lives and our collective lives is a process. In every instance, fundamental change begins with individuals, their acts, their effort and their voices. From Martin Luther King, to Rachael Carson, to Ralph Nader, to Malala Yousafzai, to Daniel Berrigan, to Nelson Mandela, Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan, it takes action by someone or some groups to begin to ignite change through the system and disrupt the status quo. Often that disruption requires extreme courage, severe personal sacrifice and loss by the agents of change. Death, prison, scorn and being ostracized are often the penalty meted out. Despite so many mass shootings in America from Columbine to Sandy Hook to Las Vegas – multiple mass shootings unlike any other country in the world – how gun violence is perceived, managed and addressed has yet to meaningfully change – until just maybe, now. February 27th, 1968 was a turning point for the Viet Nam War. It was on

... From Martin Luther King, to Rachael Carson, to Ralph Nader, to Malala Yousafzai, to Daniel Berrigan, to Nelson Mandela, Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan, it takes action by someone or some groups to begin to ignite change through the system and disrupt the status quo. that date that “the most trusted person in America” – CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite editorialized on air that the war the U.S. was fighting in Vietnam was not winnable. It is reported that President Johnson, upon hearing Cronkite’s words, said “If I have lost Cronkite, I have lost middle America.” A week later, Johnson announced he would not run for reelection. A short five years later the U.S. ended its war in Vietnam. It may be possible that these kids – starting with the students at Marjorie Stoneman Douglass High School – are both Cronkite’s trusted voice and Johnson’s lost “middle America” as well. And it might be wise for elected politicians today all across our country – from most of the state legislators in Georgia to the U.S. senators and representatives – to understand that their time is up unless they start making the rational common sense changes so long sought by the vast majority of Americans in response to the out-of-control gun violence our country is suffering. The changes are going to happen with or without them. Unless they take action and soon, they too might consider, like Johnson, not running for reelection. “Fight for your lives before it’s someone else’s job.” They are. It’s time.

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Fifty years later, it’s time for another miracle We would be late for church. Gathered in the foyer of our rural Kansas home, the seven of us – my parents, four brothers and I – were turned facing the television in the PAT FOX living room. Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com It was just shy of midnight Christmas Eve, 1968. On the screen was a gray, rumpled landscape crawling from right to left. The moon. Amazing. More amazing still was that three astronauts orbited overhead – the first time ever humans had left the security of Earth. Most of my generation, those who grew up with monthly launches into Earth’s orbit, cite Neil Armstrong’s 1969 walk on the moon as the seminal event of the era. Not me. Nothing compares to that first trip six months earlier, when three men, far beyond the hope of rescue, more alone than any living beings had ever been, circled another world.

From their tiny command module, the Apollo 8 crew – Commander Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders – described the moonscape as “a vast, lonely, forbidding expanse of nothing.” Norman Rockwell could have used that assessment to paint the perfect calendar art for Earth’s 1968 – 12 months of turmoil: • April 4 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., assassinated in Memphis • June 5 – Sen. Robert Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles • Aug. 28 – Police beat thousands of anti-war protester outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago • November – First revelations that up to 504 unarmed civilians were massacred by U.S. Army troops in My Lai, Vietnam, in March That’s a lot of baggage to ferry from Earth to a quiet spot 239,000 miles away. And yet, the Apollo 8 astronauts looked back on that blue jewel and saw something quite different. Anders began: “We are now approaching lunar sunrise, and for all the people back on

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Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you.” A long pause. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep…” And so it continued for the next several minutes until all three men had recited a verse from Genesis to the largest television audience in history. The transmission concluded with Borman: “And God saw that it was good. “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we

close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas – and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth.” On their journey home, NASA read congratulatory telegrams to the crew. Well-wishers included President Lyndon Johnson and aviator Charles Lindbergh. But they saved the best for last. It was a telegram from Valerie Pringle. It read: “Thank you Apollo 8. You saved 1968.” Not quite 50 years later, we’re in need of a little rescue again. Barely three months in and we’ve already seen nuclear threats lobbed between North Korea and Washington, a mass shooting at a Florida high school, a string of bombings in Texas and a toxic political atmosphere that shows no sign of abating. There have been other years with worse horrors than this, for sure. But that hardly brightens our horizon. Unless you look back… maybe to that Christmas Eve 50 years ago, that singular night when everything seemed to be falling apart, and something wonderful happened. That one night, all the worst damage humanity could do to itself was diminished by the spectacle of what it could achieve in unity.

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ner for Fulton Schools. The decline in enrollment follows several years of stagnation, after years of exploding growth in the early 1990s and into the 2000s. But the economic turndown in 2008 marked the end of the boom, a boom which saw nearly 30 new schools built in North Fulton since 1998 to house the influx of students. Huff said North Fulton is not losing students, but incoming classes are not as large as graduating classes. Fulton Schools uses School Site forecasting model, based primarily on tracking existing students as they matriculate from one grade to another. Various other factors are then applied to those cohorts, including residential development, student mobility, private school returns, in and out migration and birth rates.

2018-19 Enrollment Forecast for North Fulton Schools School

2017-18 Enrollment

2018-19 Projection

Abbotts Hill

632

576

Alpharetta

552

574

Amana Charter

485

478

Barnwell

755

740

Birmingham Falls

745

752

Cogburn Woods

872

866

Crabapple Crossing

777

764

Creek View

906

938

Dolvin

838

812

Esther Jackson

655

659

FAST Charter

424

400

Findley Oaks

637

602

Hembree Springs

647

653

Hillside

524

532

Lake Windward

745

763

Manning Oaks

859

865

Medlock Bridge

628

620

Mimosa

800

750

Mountain Park

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795

New Prospect

577

562

Northwood

713

710

Ocee

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694

River Eves

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612

Roswell North

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884

Shakerag

691

627

State Bridge Crossing

776

762

Summit Hill

702

727

Sweet Apple

779

802

Vickery Mill

491

467

Wilson Creek

834

838

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decline in enrollment Huff said projections for 2017-18 marked the first time in the 18 years of using School Site the projections were off by more than 1 percent. A projected 500-student increase was closer to an actual 500-student decline; with projections off by nearly 1,000 students. “While the change in enrollment reflects a decline of students, further analysis paints a different picture,” she noted. “[The enrollment decline] was not due to a loss of students, but rather a change in cohort size. The graduating classes are much larger than the incoming kindergarten classes.” In North Fulton, the residential market is booming, especially in the Georgia 400 area between Roswell and Alpharetta, with approximately 200 closings per quarter. But the idea that school-aged kids are coming out of those areas has not happened – yet. High price points outside the “starter home” range are likely one reason for the lack of school-aged children. “When preparing last year’s projections we anticipated slight enrollment declines but believed [it would be tem-

pered by] the strong housing market,” Huff said. “This assumption did not hold true in North Fulton and [we were] 316 students below assumptions.” The area has a nine month supply of available housing – seven months is ideal – with about 8,400 homes in the “pending, approved and active” categories. In comparison, Sandy Springs has 6,800 units; South Fulton has 44,500 homes in this same category. Declining birth rates beginning in 2012 were first cited as a reason in North Fulton’s declining enrollment in the past few years, but have since expanded to the entire county. “We’ve seen this for the last three or four years in North Fulton,” said Huff. “South County had not experienced it, but we are seeing it now, and trying to decide if it is tied to redevelopment or truly reflects what is happening in North Fulton.” Regionally, most systems are seeing either flat line growth or decreases, with the exception of Gwinnett County Schools which expects to see continued growth.

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2017-18 Enrollment

2018-19 Projection

Amana Charter

217

223

Autrey Mill

1,442

1,416

Crabapple

955

935

Elkins Pointe

1049

1,063

FAST Charter

138

205

Haynes Bridge

750

715

Holcomb Bridge

719

711

Hopewell

1,501

1,440

Northwestern

1319

1310

River Trail

1222

1271

Taylor Road

1335

1304

Webb Bridge

1192

1165

Middle school total

11,839

11,758 (-81)

Alpharetta

2238

2265

Cambridge

1987

2014

Centennial

1935

1958

Chattahoochee

1962

1935

Independence

207

211

Johns Creek

2144

2152

Milton

2384

2386

Northview

1807

1793

Roswell

2246

2235

High school total

16,910

16,949 (+39)

North Fulton total

49,805

49,531 (-274)

System total

95,610

95,215 (-395)

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More importantly, residents in those areas now have the ability to look at their city uniquely and put in the kind of overlays and incentives that will spur the kind of development they want. ous resources to work with. I admittedly have not perused their annual budget, but I drive through the city when going to our office in Dunwoody. Class A office space can be a cash-cow for a city, and there is plenty of it in Sandy Springs. Us homeowners are high-maintenance. We need more help from the police and fire departments. We want well-maintained parks, a bevvy of recreation programs to choose from for our children and for ourselves, entertainment, and when someone wants to build something next to us, we are going to show up and complain. Aside from creating traffic during the work-week, nice office buildings pretty much pay taxes and support restaurants and other small businesses. With more than 24 million square feet of office space, and a lot more

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CALENDAR SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

FOURTH ANNUAL ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

Celebrate the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower. Numerous events will take place across the city throughout the month. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more. For more information and a full list of activities, visit roswellazaleafestival.com.

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

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

SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE

What: Shop through over 120 species of native plants, including herbs and veggies. Horticulturists will be on site to help. When: March 30-31 and April 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org/trailshorticulture/

EASTER EGG HUNT

What: Join for an Easter Egg Hunt for Elementary and Preschool-aged children. When: Saturday, March 31, 2-3 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

CHAI AND JUST CHAT

What: These sessions will bring various experts and community members together to discuss action items for current challenging situations. When: Saturday, March 31, 4-6:30 p.m. Where: 6475 East Johns Crossing, Johns Creek More info: nazeera.net/current-projects

PEACE CORP INFO SESSION

What: A former volunteer will be at this information session to share hands-on volunteer experiences and the application process. When: Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpsl.org or 770-360-8897

“SAMUEL HOLLINGSWORTH STOUT”

What: On select Wednesday evenings, Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other topics. This week’s focuses on “Samuel Hollingsworth Stout,” presented by Brad Quinlin. When: Wednesday, April 4, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

DISNEY’S “ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.” What: Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. When: Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. Additional shows March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $12 More info: roswellgov.com

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS

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

PARROT PROGRAM

What: Learn about birds and get to see, touch and talk to live parrots. Reservations required. Ages 4-12. When: Wednesday, April 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org

STORYTELLING WITH BABATUNDE SPOTLIGHT ART: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

What: The society, with over 400 members, will participate in the annual Heritage Days, celebrating everyday life experiences in Roswell. When: April 2-May 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: LOW-IMPACT FITNESS

What: This class is designed for individuals who are active with a limited amount of mobility and looking for a low impact fitness option. When: Friday, March 30, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

What: African “Freestyle” Storyteller, Babatunde presents stories based on characters found in traditional African tales. Ages 12 and under. When: Wednesday, April 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN OPEN INSTRUCTION

What: Book-A-Librarian is an open instructional program where you can get one-on-one instruction with librarian for research help, updating a resume, discovering family history and more. When: Thursday, April 5, 5-7 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

PET ADOPTIONS:

AP BIOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM

What: Students will need to schedule a 3 hour block of time to take the practice exam. Students will receive detailed test results afterward. When: Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

KEN SCOTT MAGIC SHOW

What: All age are welcome. When: Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

PEACE CORPS INFO SESSION

What: Learn about volunteer experiences and tips on the application process. When: Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

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

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

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A fun-filled summer of lacrosse LaxRats Summer Camps focus on improving each players overall lacrosse game from stick skills, to knowledge of the game, our camps will cover it all. Our camps are for experienced players looking for more touches, younger players who want to continue to improve their game as well as new players who want to pick up the sport. Camp will start off with stick work and skill work before getting to some competition events before lunch. After lunch the boys will go through stations working on all the important skills before getting into gameplay to end the day. Each day will build upon the day before with the hope that at the end of the week every player is comfortable getting on the field and ready to make an impact. Each day will end with camp giveaways to our competition winners and hardest working player of the day.

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Dance camp galore and so much more As winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold drags on, why not turn your thoughts to sunshine and summer camps! If you have young performers or perhaps children who are interested in the arts, North Atlanta Dance Academy is rolling out the red carpet for some fun and exciting camps that will fit your needs and your budget! Pre-ballet summer camps run for four weeks throughout the summer and are customized for dancers between the ages of three and six with no experience required. Camp is Monday through Friday from nine in the morning until noon with a snack provided. There will be a different theme each week and a performance for parents on Friday. There will also be two weeks of a Musical Theater camp. Sessions run Monday through Friday from nine until four and campers need to pack a lunch. This camp is for all ages and levels of experience. Campers will enjoy learning acting, voice and dance and there will be a stage performance on Friday. Young dancers can keep their skills polished or stretch to a new level by taking advantage of up to six weeks of weekly dance camps for ages seven and up. Dancers will be exposed to as many as twenty dance classes in a week learning everything from ballet to hip-hop, jazz and contemporary to name a few! Dance clothing and ballet slippers are required. Experienced dancers will want to sign up for Pre Professional Intensives offered to ages twelve and up. This is a wonderful opportunity for the most dedicated dancers to get serious training from elite teachers right here in North Atlanta. These students must commit to three weeks of camp. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for fun and affordable summer camps we encourage you to consider the arts. You never know what talents we might discover!

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DAY CAMPS: Horse

Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 18 years of excellence in riding! Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. www. willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 4-8; June 11-15, June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13, July 16-20; July 23-27, July 30-August 3

Recreation and Parks

Alpharetta Recreation and Parks… where your family’s SUMMER FUN begins! Camp adventures include Art Exploration, Instructional Sports, Babysitter Boot Camp, SporTykes, and Specialty Camps (cheer, dance, gymnastics, tennis, LEGO/ STEM). One-week or multi-day sessions offered for tots, youth, or teens. Camp dates/times/costs vary. Also available: Camp Happy Hearts (for children with mild disabilities), Summer Day Camp at Wills Park, and Public Safety Kid’s Camp. Youth recreation classes continue during spring and summer too! Choose from cupcake decorating, harps, karate, outdoor adventures, teen drawing/ art portfolio, tree climbing, swimming lessons, and more! Activities held at various locations in Alpharetta. For info: 678-297-6100. To browse 2018 Spring/ Summer Recreation Guide or to enroll, visit www.alpharetta.ga.us/recreation.

Rowing

Looking For a New Sport? Come join St Andrew Rowing Club and learn how to row or improve your existing skills. For rising 6th through 12th graders interested in learning boat handling and rowing techniques. Our smaller environment ensures smaller groups, more time on the water, and more one-on-one time with our excellent coaches. All on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. Camps run 6/11-7/28. Intro to Rowing I: One week Camp for beginners. AM and PM sessions available for $160/session; full day camps for $300/week. Adv Intro to Rowing: Two week AM camps for those who have completed an Intro program, $300/session. Visit www.standrewrowing.com for more information and to register! Atlanta Junior Rowing Association in Roswell offers a one-week Spring Break Camp, April 2-6 and seven oneweek Summer Camps during June and July. During each introductory camp, participants will learn about the fundamentals of rowing, equipment, terminology, and safety of moving boats on and off the water. We incorporate a basic workout program and everyone will learn how to row on the beautiful Chattahoochee River! No prerequisites! Camps are co-ed for ages 12-18. Returning campers from previous sessions will continue to develop throughout the summer. Discounts

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Science

Science Camp X-TREME 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, animals, and chemical reactions? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also, all ages have daily STEM activities and Tech lab visits. TECH LAB with LEGO WeDo™ and Mindstorm EV3™ Robotics, Bloxels™ video game design, Virtual Reality, Tablet apps, laptops, circuits, Dash and Dot™ robots, Hotwheels™, Hexbugs™ and more! Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.net

Sports

LaxRats Summer Camps are a great option for any player who wants to improve their game. The Summer is a great time to either pick up the sport or continue to improve your fundamentals. LaxRats Summer Camps run 9:301:30 with a 45 min lunch at 11:30. The morning session will be drill work and station work with the afternoon being gameplay. Our coaches will bring plenty of energy to the field to help your son improve his game! When: June 4-7 9:30am-1:30pm Where: Northview High School Who: Boys ages 8-16 Cost: $200 (Use code “Springbreak” before April 8th to save $50) Register: laxratsllc.com (under Camps and Clinics Tab) 2018 HNS Summer Basketball Camp: HNS will educate, elevate and empower campers with our camp fun activities. Daily routine will consist of warmups, shooting technique, offensive & defensive principals and so much more. Full court and half court drills and games will be played throughout the week. HNS is open for boys and girls from 5 – 15 years of age. Campers will be divided up according to age group and/or skill set. Experienced staffers will come from local high schools and colleges. HNS offers Spring / Winter Travel Basketball for 8 to 15-year-old boys. www.hoopsnsand.com

OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Georgia

Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more! Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong

friendships and everlasting memories. Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured! Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers. Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers. Come tour the camp at our Open House May 20, 2018 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www. campwoodmont.com Strong Rock Camp is a place our campers call “home” and everyone is family. A co-ed Christian camp in the northeast Georgia mountains offering 6-day mini and 13-day main sessions for 1st-11th graders. Our mature, talented, service-oriented staff are the role models parents, and especially campers, are looking for. Unconditional love and acceptance help every camper be known. We build confident, independent kids through a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, super science, dance, drama, arts and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing and rocketry. In Cleveland, Georgia, 1.5hrs from Atlanta and 20 min from the end of 400. 706348-1533. www.strongrockcamp.com

North Carolina

Don’t miss out on the chance to spend a week at the beach and discover the amazing world of modern marine science with UNCW MarineQuest’s summer programs! Conduct field-based scientific investigations at the beach, marsh, fouling docks, and/or on a research vessel. Develop the tools to become a modern marine scientist while kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, or scuba diving. Discover your leadership potential while engaging in coastal service projects. MarineQuest is more than just another day at the beach! One-week camps available for ages 4-17 and overnight camps for ages 9-17. Want to dive deeper? Two-week OCEANS program (ages 1516) or three-week Oceans-17 program (age 17)! Learn more at uncw.edu/ marinequest Camp Grier is a co-ed residential summer camp affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Located on 650 acres near Asheville, NC, Camp Grier serves youth between the ages of 7 and 17 in both one week and two week programs. Activities include hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater paddling, agriculture, environmental education, arts and crafts, and more. Learn more at www.campgrier.org

Special Needs

Aerie Experiences Summer Camps (Coed, 8-adult) provides clinically prescriptive, grand adventures for children, teens and their families. Our 9th summer’s multi-Southeastern state adventures include camps on our working cattle ranch, a mountain high adventure week and a family camp week. Our 2:1 camper- to-staff ratio and over half of our direct care staff holding Masters Degrees or PHD’s helps us cater each trip to the individual needs and growth of each

child. Common diagnosis include: Autism, Aspergers, NLD, LD, OCD, anxiety and ADHD. Specialty diets, treatment planning and all gear are included. Aerie also offers weekend and evening programs year-round for children and adults. www. aerieexperiences.com, 404-285-0467, mdweneta@aerieexperiences.com Camp SAY combines the highestquality, traditional summer camp experience with comprehensive activities and innovative programs that empower young people who stutter (ages 8-18). Our 2-week, American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited, sleep-away camp helps kids & teens who stutter build self-confidence, communication skills and friendships. Summer 2018 dates are July 30th-August 13th (shortened stays are available). Camp SAY is hosted at a new, state-of-the art facility, in the Pocono Mountains, PA. Sliding Scale tuition & travel are available, and chaperoned group flights are offered from the Southeast to Camp SAY. Learn more: CampSAY.org, or contact Meg@SAY. org, 646.735.1559. Enjoy a Camp SAY video from actor Paul Rudd & other camp videos at: campsay.org/parents.

Tennessee

Design Matters! Camp at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, July 15-21, is for all rising high school students who believe design transforms the world. Come immerse in architecture, interior architecture and design, spend time designing in studio, engage with UT’s dynamic campus, attend lectures, visit architectural sites and explore using advanced technology. The best part is: No design experience is required. DM!C is for students who see problems as a chance to design solutions. Come be a UT Volunteer for a week! Stay overnight or choose the day option. Early registration discount and scholarships are available. Contact: designmatters@utk.edu. Details: archdesign.utk.edu/study/designmatters-camp/.

Sports

Christ School’s Revolution Lacrosse Camp in Asheville, NC MLL (Professional) and college coaches headline the best instructional lacrosse camp in the southeast. We are celebrating 12 years of success. First class facilities that include 4 outdoor fields, indoor turf facility, student center with movie theater, renovated dorms, and a new dining hall with outstanding food. Day $395, overnight $465. Check out details and register online at www. revolutionlaxcamp.com. Director Jeff Miles, Phone 828-684-6232 ext.107 Email: laxcamp@christschool.org Dates: June 25-29, 2018 Boys ages 9-17 All Skill Level

NEWS

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Forsyth Commission considers Sharon Springs Overlay By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission is considering design standards and an overlay for Sharon Springs, pending the outcome of a May 22 referendum that will give its residents a chance to incorporate into a city. At their March 20 meeting, county commissioners discussed approving the overlay, but some suggested it be called the Southeast Forsyth Character Area so as not to confuse it with the proposed city. Commissioner Laura Semanson, whose district includes a portion of the proposed boundaries of Sharon Springs, said this will lay the framework for other types of concepts so it can be replicated. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the overlay is framed so it is not a regression toward cityhood. Instead, it’s in the context of an overlay which sets architectural guidelines for communities to maintain consistency. The overlay could be an update to the county’s Unified Development Code and Comprehensive Land Use Plan and

would help regulate future commercial development. It could include architectural standards, as well as regulations for internal road placement, site configuration and building design and aesthetics. “It may have some symbolic meaning,” Jarrard said. “But I would treat this as no different from other identifiable areas we’ve created to create a sense of community. We also have to be mindful of what’s going on around us that Sharon Springs is real.” The county has created other overlays, including the Coal Mountain Overlay which has taken a little over a year to finalize with revision still being made. Because of that, some of the commissioners were worried they wouldn’t have enough time to work on the new overlay before the May 22 vote. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she’s heard from many people in the Sharon Springs area who feel like their voices don’t get heard. “They don’t want a monument or wall built around their area,” she said. “I don’t want those people left out.” Commission Chairman Todd Levent

It may have some symbolic meaning. But I would treat this as no different from other identifiable areas we’ve created to create a sense of community. We also have to be mindful of what’s going on around us that Sharon Springs is real.” KEN JARRARD Forsyth County Attorney

suggested bringing those people in for a meeting to discuss their views, similar to how the Coal Mountain Overlay Committee was formed. The committee will have several meetings and include about seven to nine people. However, Coal Mountain was identified as a character area in the county’s comprehensive plan. This Sharon Springs community is going in a differ-

ent direction, according to County Manager Eric Johnson. “We’re now identifying an area that’s crossing other areas in the process,” he said. “There’s a difference between creating an overlay for a character area in the comprehensive plan and broadening that.” Semanson said they already in fact have character areas that transcend one area to the next.

Celebrating 25 years of service to the North Metro Atlanta community… HomeStretch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Roswell, GA that guides working homeless families toward permanent housing and lasting stability through temporary housing, case management, LifeSkills education and mentoring. HomeStretch helps families achieve stable housing, stable employment, stable finances and stable families.

What: 17th Annual Choate Construction Run The River Road Race benefiting HomeStretch Where: St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell 30075 When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 SIN

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The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center of Atlanta welcomes Dr. Stephanie Hsu and Dr. Stephen Fisher!

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Football season will not kick off for another four months, but local teams are already gearing up for games after the GHSA finalized the complete 2018 schedule. All local teams’ region alignments remained the same, with the exception of defending Class 4A state champions Blessed Trinity who welcome Forsyth County’s newest high school, Denmark, to Region 4-AAAA in the Danes’ inaugural season.

Class 7A Milton will represent North Fulton in the Corky Kell Classic this season, taking on Archer on Aug. 17 at Georgia State Stadium. It is the third straight year a North Fulton team has been invited to the kick-off event. The Eagles will also host the “Freedom Bowl,” which brings some of the South’s most prolific programs together for a total of six games. The Eagles will continue their rivalry series against Alpharetta and Roswell before Region 5-AAAAAAA play. Roswell’s region opponents remained the same, but the order in which they play has been changed from the 2017 season. The Hornets will open region play against Cherokee, whom they played in the final games of the last two regular seasons. They will close out the regular season against Etowah. Roswell opens its season against Campbell at home before facing West Forsyth, Milton and Wheeler on the road. Forsyth Central will seek its first win since September of 2016 when the Bulldogs begin their season against Chamblee of Class 5A. The Bulldogs face four teams in 5A, and 7A’s Lakeside DeKalb, before region play. Lambert takes on Wheeler, Chattahoochee and Lanier at home and will travel east to take on Gainesville and Peachtree Ridge. The Longhorns open their Region 5-AAAAAA schedule against defending region champs South Forsyth on Oct. 5.

For the full 2018 GHSA football schedule, visit http:// bit.ly/2FUaIpK South Forsyth’s two-year run against Pinecrest Academy has ended, but the War Eagles will take on another private school this year — 2017 Class 4A state champions Blessed Trinity. South then faces the 7A programs of Etowah, South Gwinnett and Hillgrove before region play. North Forsyth will take on the Region 4 teams of Cherokee and Woodstock as well as Gainesville, Northview and Kennesaw Mountain in their non -region schedule. Under second-year head coach Shawn Cahill, West Forsyth will do plenty of travelling for its non-region slate. The Wolverines open the season on the road against Camden County and will face McCallie School in Tennessee. West also hosts Roswell and Hewitt-Trussville of Alabama.

Class 6A Though the opponents remain the same, Region 7-AAAAAA has altered each team’s region schedule from the past two seasons. Cambridge will contest two Cherokee County teams in non-region play, traveling to face Creekview before hosting Woodstock. Chattahoochee faces 7A’s Lambert and Riverwood of 5A to open the Cougars’ season. Second-year head coach Michael Perry will lead Centennial against two non-region teams that earned playoff berths last year. The Knights host Northside (Warner Robins) and travel to face the Hornets of Roswell. Alpharetta and Milton will meet for the 16th time on Aug. 24 ahead of the Raiders’ road trip to Lanier. Johns Creek will take a trip north to face St. Johns Prep of Washington, D.C. Northview faces Lakeside (DeKalb) and North Forsyth before beginning its region schedule.

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Class 4A Blessed Trinity will look to earn its third-straight Region 4-AAAA title this season with a new team in the fray — the inaugural season of the Denmark High Danes. The Titans travel to Forsyth County to face Denmark Oct. 5. BT will face West Hall to open its region schedule and closes out with West Hall, a schedule reversal from the last two seasons. Denmark will open its first season against Cherokee Bluff, another new school for the 2018-19 school year. The Danes will travel to take on North Springs and Forsyth Central and face Dawson County at home before their first region contest.

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Seated from left are Denise Corrigan, Jack Corrigan and Tim Corrigan. Standing from left are Athletic Director Jason Hicks, Coach Strine, Coach Meenan, Coach Coloma and Coach Solomon.

Corrigan signs with Lenoir-Rhyne JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School’s Jack Corrigan has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. Lenoir-Rhyne is a member of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference. Corrigan, a goalkeeper on Chattahoochee’s varsity team, has earned four letters in soccer. He was named All Region First Team Goalie in 2016 and 2017. The highlight of his career was winning a state Championship in Spring 2017. Corrigan also earned four varsity letters in football, where he played quarterback and punter.

CUMMING, Ga. — Milton had 15 hits and solid performances on the mound in an 11-1 win over Forsyth Central Friday night. The win keeps Milton in second place in the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings. The Eagles opened the contest with seven runs in the first inning. Starting pitcher Ben Harris gave up four hits and recorded seven strikeouts over five innings to notch the win. Milton lit up Davis Smith, the Bulldogs’ starting pitcher, with multiple hits to charge to an early lead. Danny Grillo, Graham Pauley and Carson Davenport doubled, and the Eagles added two singles to open a 5-0 lead before the Bulldogs recorded an out. Central’s Alex Hoberg, who entered in relief, forced two outs, but the Eagles were back at the top of their order. Butterwick hit the Eagles’ fourth double of the inning to extend Milton’s lead to 7-0. The Eagles added a run in the top

of the fourth on a Connor Wooridge RBI single. Forsyth Central got on the board in the bottom of the inning with an RBI double from Jonathan Bergmoser, but Cole Stupp took the mound in the sixth and allowed one hit with three strikeouts in 1.2 innings. Joshua Germany closed out the game against the Bulldogs’ final batter, throwing a three-pitch strikeout. Milton got another double, this time from Luc Scudellari, to drive in two runs in the sixth. Pauley earned his third RBI in the seventh with a single to score John Morgan. Friday’s meeting was the first of a three-game series between the Eagles and Bulldogs. They will close out their series April 11. Milton (12-5, 4-2) remained in second in the region standings after Friday’s contest, two games behind South Forsyth (13-4, 6-0). The Bulldogs sit fourth at 2-4 in region play. The Eagles begin a three-game series against South this week. Central also plays a three-game series against North Forsyth (14-4, 3-3).

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Luke, a Certified LCC K-9 Comfort Dog from Lutheran Church Charities, is trained every day to help people in need. Presenting sponsors this year were Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Vickery Rose Retirement Resort and Home Helpers Home Care. Two of the presentations given by these sponsors were completely sold out. “The expo was the best one in my 12-year career of attending shows,” said Scott Woodside of Roswell Funeral Home. And the impact of the expo is felt year-round. “We get calls throughout the year from attendees who connected with a vendor, but possibly misplaced their information and are now in need of their service,” Goddard said. “We are happy to connect them, and it just goes to show an expo like this continues to provide quality connections for months and years.”

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Sculpture tour opens April 14 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Public art is once again populating Roswell as the city prepares for its third annual sculpture tour. ArtAround Roswell returns to the city’s parks for the 2018 season. “Public art by definition is public. It’s free. You don’t need any tickets,” said Roswell Arts Fund Chair Rochelle Mucha. “It’s aesthetically pleasing. It evokes curiosity. It makes people smile.” This is the third year for the sculpture tour, and it is the building off the momentum it has created. Ten new sculptures will join this year’s lineup, alongside six permanent sculptures purchased from the 2017 and 2016 tours. The opening celebration will be held 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 14, at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road in Roswell. The free event will be near Ice Pops, a popsicle sculpture by artist Craig Gray and sponsored by Synvous. There will be live music, dance performances, interactive games, food trucks and more. “ArtAround Roswell sculptures tell a story, provoke curiosity, delight visitors as well as beautify our landscape and embody Roswell’s Modern Spirit, Southern Soul,” Mucha said. “We invite the community to explore and enjoy.” Mini tours of ArtAround will be offered, with shuttle service, on a free but limited basis. Three new locations have been added to the tour this year: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Hembree Park and Leita Thompson Park. The tour is also extending its run by three months and will run from April 13 to March 2019. This year’s sculptures are: • Ice Pops by Craig Gray at Riverside Park, sponsored by Synvous • Celestial Fish by Donald Gialanella at Roswell Area Park Lake, sponsored by Canton Place Development • Granite Ring by Chris Rothermel at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, sponsored by Miller Lowry Development • The Uniting of Work and Spirit by Robert Clements at Mill Park, sponsored by Randall-Paulson Architects. • Votive by Gregory Johnson at Don White near Volleyball, sponsored by Lennar Multifamily Communities • Open Low-Poly Heart by Matthew

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stigma released. It won’t get better until we recognize it’s there.” The Summit offers individualized care with a dedication to lifetime recovery by creating unique programs for clients through a holistic approach with 12-step components.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Getting treatment for addiction is more than just taking a medical approach, according to The Summit Wellness Group Founder Bob Schalit. Rather, Schalit and his team believe in shaping treatment around the individual client. This helps treating the whole person, he said, because many times there are underlying issues that need to be addressed such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, grief and self-harm. “There’s a lot of shame out there for doing drugs,” Schalit said. “But most of it is trauma. Something happened to you and they think they can’t cure this disease. But they can. I’ve met successful people who are recovering addicts. You wouldn’t know it.” On March 14, The Summit, 745 Hembree Place Suite A, held a grand opening to welcome members of the local treatment community. Although the crowd was large, Schalit said often the public doesn’t know about the services offered in North Fulton because of the taboo addition carries. “The problem is people don’t want to believe addiction is out there,” Schalit said. “They don’t want to bring it out in the open. They think, ‘We don’t have that here.’ We do, it’s here. This is a testament to it. We need to get the

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Clinical Director Tina Niziurski, Founder Bob Schalit and Program Director Demi Cissell celebrate the opening of The Summit Wellness Group.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-37 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 5, 2018 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Wine by the bottle Beer, Wine, Liquor – Sunday Sales

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Chattahoochee’s chess team placed second in state.

Chattahoochee chess team places second in state JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Chattahoochee chess team competed at the 2018 Georgia Team Chess Championship Saturday, March 17. Team members Vignesh Sekar, Suraj Peramanu, Rahul Komatineni, Vikram Ruppa-Kasani, Brandon Wei,

Nithilan Vincent and Josh Jeong won four out of their five matches and placed second in the state. Additionally, Komatineni won four and a half out of his five games, and was awarded “Top Player” for winning the highest amount of games in the

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-40

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-44

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 5, 2018 3:00 P.M.

PURPOSE Retail – Wine Specialty Gift Shop

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer, Growlers- Sunday Sales

APPLICANT Tinder Box/Vino 100 d/b/a Tinder Box/Vino 100 131 S. Main Street Ste. G Alpharetta, GA 30009

APPLICANT Currahee Brewing Co. d/b/a Currahee Brewing Co. 25 S. Main St. Alpharetta, GA 30009

Owner Jennifer Bateman Registered Agent Mark Young

Owner Brandon Hintz Registered Agent James Schroeder

APPLICANT The Southern Porch on Main Corporation d/b/a Southern Porch on Main 62 N. Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 Owner Jodi Chieco Registered Agent Jodi Chieco

tournament for his board.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 16, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-17-18/V-17-39 1245 Rucker Road Consideration of a request to rezone 1.85 acres from AG (Agriculture) to R-12 (Dwelling ‘For-Sale’, Residential) to allow for the property to be subdivided into five (5) single-family detached lots. A variance is requested to allow a hammerhead turnaround in lieu of a cul-de-sac and to allow a private street within residential lots. The property is located at 1245 Rucker Road on the south side of Rucker Road and east of Harris Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1275, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. V-17-21 55 & 61 Roswell Street/Parking and Building Height Variance Consideration of a request for variance to reduce parking requirements and to increase the building height from 40’ to 46’ to allow for the construction of a 35,000 square foot mixed-use building. The property is located at 55 & 61 Roswell Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Local tennis team wins Atlanta City title MARIETTA, Ga. – Eight players from the 14 & Under Tennis Team, representing Sugar Mill in Johns Creek, competed March 3 and won the highly competitive Atlanta City title at the USTA Atlanta Junior Team Tennis City Championship in Marietta, GA.

Despite only being formed this past winter season, the Sugar Mill players led the 14U Intermediate Division during the season to advance to the City Finals. They ultimately won the championship by a narrow margin of one point.

Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1586 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of April 16th, 2018. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: Bank of Virginia money bag Social security card Bra, sports bra, panties, belt Smoke detector Georgia drive out tag Set of keys 2- Credit cards Bank check Apple iPhone Samsung cell phone Drivers license License plate License plate Knife Small make up bag Inside rearview mirror Nissan vehicle part Various medications Several bottles of medications Backpack Handbag Lighter w/5 batteries Smoking pipie Wallet Membership tag Wallet Men`s wallet Marc Fisher purse

Master cards Misc cards Homeland security ID McDonalds pens Sog knife Gerber mutlitool and keys Georgia license plate Cigarette lighter Multi tool Wallet Mail Driver`s license Cardboard sign Backpack w/miscellaneous clothing Black Victoria`s Secret purse Georgia vehicle title Georgia vehicle title Samsung cell phone in blue case Samsung cell phone Lg Telcel cell phone Sweater Fake NC ID Leather wallet Renasant Bank checkbook Makeup bag with makeup Wallet Visa 6 Bicycles

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Front row is Jatong Su and Anish Rajeev. Back row is Edward Chen, Emma Cory, Hannah Daniel, Casey Shen, Josette Chun and Ross Pope. Not pictured are Matthew Lim, Anieka Seemkurti and Michelle Su. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK OCEE RESTROOMS - OCEE PARK ITB# 18-116 The City of Johns Creek is soliciting Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the OCEE RESTROOMS OCEE PARK Project. ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on April 26, 2018. Deadline for questions is April 12, 2018 at 5:00pm. There will be a pre-bid conference for this project on April 11, 2018 @ 2:00pm at Johns Creek City Hall 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road Suite #190 Johns Creek, GA 30097. The Project consist of a 400 square foot structure with, Covered area and mens and women toilets. Work includes but not limited to: Grading, concrete foundations and slab, CMU and brick, shingles, wood trusses, wood decking, plumbing, mechanical and electrical. ITB packages and plans are available online through the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet. Bids will be accepted electronically only through BidNet. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instruction. Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed electronically using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet, our online bidding/vendor registration system. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet. Vendors can register and view available opportunities from the City of Johns Creek site (www.johnscreekga.gov) Purchasing page. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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Inaugural garden tour set for May 12 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Beautification’s inaugural “Secret Gardens of Johns Creek” takes place 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Patrons will be able to tour 8 scenic, unique and private gardens in Johns Creek. Passes are on sale now and proceeds from the event will be specifically earmarked toward the purchase of major public art sculptures for the City of Johns Creek, as well as landscape and beautification projects throughout the Johns Creek area. Tour passes are available for $25 and sponsor levels start at $100. Volunteers to work the event are also welcomed. For additional information visit johnscreekbeautification.com/garden_tour, or email info@johnscreekbeautification. org, or call 470-655-6559.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Municipal Court 11445 Johns Creek Parkway Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposal located within The City of Johns Creek is scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above. Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning:

V-18-004 Tony V. Curtis R-4A (Single-Family Residential)

Property Location(s): Variance Request:

500 Winborne Place (Oxford Mill) Stream buffer encroachment for the construction of a new swimming pool and fire pit into the 75-impervious surface setback.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK

ITB #18-107-A

ITB #18-107-B

Autry Mill Road Enhanced Sidewalk

2018 CONCRETE MAINTENANCE

The City of Johns Creek is accepting Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the Autry Mill Road Enhanced Sidewalk. ITB’s will be received electronically only via BidNet no later than 2:00 PM on April 17, 2018. Questions are accepted and answered online via BidNet. Deadline for questions is April 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM.

The City of Johns Creek is accepting Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the 2018 Concrete Maintenance. ITB’s will be received electronically only via BidNet no later than 2:00 PM on April 17, 2018 in. Questions are accepted and answered online via BidNet. Deadline for questions is April 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM.

Quotes, bids, and RFP’s will now be managed electronically using the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet, our online bidding/vendor registration system. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet. Vendors can register with BidNet and view available bid opportunities from the City of Johns Creek Purchasing page. (www.johnscreekga.gov)

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 were unable to locate the suspects after canvassing nearby businesses. The loss prevention employee provided police with security footage and photos of the suspects. They were described by the Fry’s employee as juvenile males.

Burglary suspect arrested following two break-ins MILTON, Ga. — Milton police recently arrested a man who allegedly burglarized two homes along Region Trace in Milton. Allen Joseph Boyd, 23, of Suwanee, was arrested and charged

with two counts of burglary and criminal damage to property. A woman arrived home around midnight on March 16 and saw an unknown vehicle in front of her residence. After entering her home through the front door, she noticed her rear sliding glass door had been smashed. She also heard a noise that “sounded like there was someone still inside the home,” according to the incident report. The woman immediately drove a short distance away from her home and called police. She then saw a man exit the rear of her condominium building, then drive away in the car that was parked in front of her home. Using the woman’s description of the vehicle, Milton police apprehended Boyd on Windward Parkway. The woman reported multiple items of jewelry and $900 in cash had been

taken from her home. While at the victim’s residence, officers discovered another condominium had its rear door broken. Police spoke with a juvenile daughter of the owner who showed police a picture of a necklace that was missing. The photo in the necklace matched one found on Boyd’s person.

Widow loses $40,000 in home repair scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman reported March 20 that someone she had found over the internet had taken $40,000 from her in a scam. Toward the end of November, the woman had started selling some of her deceased husband’s construction equipment online, when she was con-

tacted by a man. The suspect told the woman that he did flooring and general contracting work and he could perform the work at a discount in exchange for the equipment. The woman agreed to the terms. Over the next few months, the woman paid for materials and for a crew of workers for projects around her house. She said she paid the man more than $40,000 on credit cards during this period. In February, the woman noticed that the materials were nowhere to be found. She continued to ask the man about the materials, and he reassured her that they were on the way. Two shipments were supposed to arrive in mid-March, but neither the materials nor the workers arrived, and the woman was unable to contact the man again.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 12, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 30, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-18-01/Z-18-01/CU-18-03/V-18-01 Atlanta Senior Care Services Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 17.5 acres from LI (Light Industrial) and O-I (Office-Institutional) to C-2 (General Commercial) in order to develop 200 ‘For-Sale’ attached condominium units and 11,915 square feet of retail and office use. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘Commercial’ and a conditional use to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached’. Variances are requested to increase the height of the building and to reduce stream buffers. The property is located at the southeast corner of Old Milton Parkway and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 853 & 856, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-18-01 Vape Bar/Windward Promenade Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow a retail store that sells vape (tobacco alternative/e-cigarette) products in a 1,600 square foot suite within the Windward Promenade retail center. The proposed use is classified as ‘Smoke Shop and Tobacco Store’. The property is located at 875 North Main Street, Suite 356 and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1112, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-18-02 Lifehope/Siemens Master Plan Consideration of a request to amend the Siemen’s Master Plan and site plan approval to allow a medical office campus. The property is located at 3333 Old Milton Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 908, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-29 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/Heritage Design Areas Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code to add Heritage Design Areas, amend streetscape standards, amend the parking requirement for office use and add maximum building footprints in the DT-C and DT-MU zoning districts. A text amendment is proposed to UDC Section 2.5 Parking and Loading to clarify the locational criteria for required parking in ‘For-Sale’ residential districts. e. PH-18-02 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/Downtown Architecture Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code and Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines to add four (4) architectural styles. f. PH-18-04 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/PSC District Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Article II to amend the Planned Shopping Center (PSC) zoning district to add ‘Dwelling, ‘ForSale’ Attached/Detached, Residential’ and ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’, Residential’ as a conditional use. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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King’s Ridge club organizes senior citizen prom MILTON, Ga. — The King’s Ridge Christian School Interact Club put on its first ever event, a senior citizen prom dubbed “Moonlight Sonata” on March 18 at the Metropolitan Club of Alpharetta. Led by King’s Ridge student and organizer Cambri Driskell, the event featured live music by a local 17-piece band and a free dinner for local senior citizens. Students assisted seniors into the club and through the buffet line before sharing dances throughout the night. “It was heartwarming to watch the generation gap melt away,” said attendee Heather Terry. “Tears were brought to my eyes more than once today.”

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Students and local senior citizens danced throughout night at “Moonlight Sonata” at the Metropolitan Club of Alpharetta. CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 16, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-01/V-18-02 Liberty Hall Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning and a variance to allow off-site parking. The property is located at 33 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-18-03 City of Alpharetta Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report Consideration of a resolution authorizing transmittal of the 2018 Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-36

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-38

PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 5, 2018 3:00 P.M.

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Specialty Gift Shop Beer, Wine, Liquor – Sunday Sales

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Wine by the bottle Beer, Wine, Liquor – Sunday Sales

APPLICANT Greater Atlanta Hotel, LLC d/b/a Aloft Alpharetta 7895 Northpoint Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009

APPLICANT Mercantile Social LTD d/b/a Mercantile Social 20 N. Main St. Alpharetta, GA 30009

Owner Dilipkumar Patel Registered Agent Nehali Patel

Owner Jodi Chieco Registered Agent Jodi Chieco

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If you’re over 50, you can get coverage for about $1 a day* Keep your own dentist! You can go to any dentist you want NO annual or lifetime cap on the cash benefits you can receive NO wait for preventive care and no deductibles – you could get a checkup tomorrow Coverage for over 350 procedures including cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns…even dentures

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

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