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Ghost Out delivers warnings Students at West Forsyth High School watch as the dramatization of a fatal car accident plays out. WFHS hosted Forsyth County School’s annual Ghost Out that spreads awareness of traffic-related fatalities. Read more, Page 27.

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Former lovers have quarrel FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman came into the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 29 to discuss a relationship that had gone bad with a man who was her former business partner.

When their relationship ended in

Officers spoke with the second neighbor who said the first neighbor was “using fireworks to get back at his neighbor and everyone in the neighborhood is becoming quite agitated by this.” He also said the fireworks were affecting him due to having PTSD from the military.

Officers said the fireworks were used within lawful hours and he should contact his homeowner association regarding the situation. They also told him not to place his hands on anyone for name calling.

Both parties were referred to the magistrate judge. The first neighbor was asked to refrain from shooting off more fireworks that evening.

August 2015, she said so did their business partnership. She said she allowed him to manage one of her businesses until they closed a transaction in October and he would then buy the assets of her other store and take over the lease.

Instead, the man reportedly changed the lease agreement in September without notifying her and didn’t return any of her assets. But rather reportedly sold them for his own benefit.

The man also allegedly placed a series of orders for inventory in the month of August following the severance of the business partnership and billed them to the woman’s store. He

reportedly hasn’t paid the invoices.

In addition, the woman said she believes the man is stalking her. She said she frequently sees him driving around in the area where she lives. Her baby sitter also reportedly had been receiving text messages from the man saying he knows about the woman’s new romantic relationship and saying he sees the woman’s children, whom he is not the father of, whenever he wants.

She said she’s concerned he may be following her. A victim assistance report was completed.

license. ► ► William Harris Wilson, 54, of Gainesville, was arrested March 26 on Crooked O Trail in Gainesville for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cindy Rene Giles, 57, of Canton, was arrested March 26 on Matt Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kegan Vaughn Reichert, 24, of Parks Road, Cumming, was arrested March 26 on Virginia Avenue in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of heroin and tampering with evidence. ►► Troy S. Smith, 47, of Marietta, was arrested March 27 on Old Atlanta Road

in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and wanted person. ►► John Ernest George Miles, 23, of Teal Trail, Cumming, was arrested March 25 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended registration. ►► Srinivas Reddy Arekala, 42, of Conyers, was arrested March 26 on Mathis Airport Parkway in Suwanee for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► William Edwin Reynolds, 35, of Carlton Road, Cumming, was arrested March 26 on Nuckolls Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two neighbors got into a fight March 25 after one lit fireworks and caused the other to experience post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms from his time in the military.

The neighbor who lit the fireworks contacted the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department because he was pushed by his neighbor. The neighbor said he was called by his other neighbor to discuss the fireworks. The second neighbor’s wife reportedly started cussing at the first neighbor, who then reportedly started to call her names back. The two neighbors then confronted each other and the first neighbor reportedly was then pushed by the second neighbor.

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Allergies?

Springtime Q & A with Dr. Thomas Chacko Rated one of the Top Allergists in Atlanta and recently selected for the cover of Atlanta Top Doctor Magazine, Dr. Thomas Chacko is Atlanta’s expert in Allergies and Asthma. With recent speaking opportunities on CNN, HLN, WebMD, and Fox News, Dr. Chacko is sought after nationally for his expertise in all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and immunology.

These days though, Dr. Chacko is extremely busy with Atlanta’s exceptionally high spring pollen counts. Here are some Q and As to learn both about Dr. Chacko as well as treatment for springtime allergies.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Queens, N.Y. My parents still reside in Bayside Queens—where I grew up. I only left home to attend college at Penn State University and then medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

When did you discover medicine and decide to make it your career?

My mother is a pediatrician, and I always admired how much she enjoyed her work. That led me into wanting to go into medicine. I knew at a pretty young age that I wanted to be a doctor, likely around 9th grade or so.

How did you discover allergy medicine and decide that it was the right specialty for you?

In my first year of residency at NYU, someone told me to check out the field of Allergy/Immunology. I get to see both children and adults and get to know a lot of families (as allergies tend to run in the family). I did a few rotations and really fell in love with the field. To this day, I’m very happy I chose this path and hope to practice as long as I can.

Do you have a mentor or someone who has been instrumental in your career?

Again, It would be my mother. She loved what she did and it was also how she provided for our family.

Will you tell us a little bit about your family?

My wife is a high school teacher. She teaches 9th grade Honors Biology at Cambridge. I have 3 children, Christina, 8 years old; Jaya, 6; and TJ, 5. We live in the area, a community called Harrington Falls in Alpharetta.

Now onto spring pollen, is this season worse than others?

Yes, this season is definitely worse than previous years. The pollen count are higher when we have a mild winter, and this winter was pretty mild. Also, we haven’t had much rain recently leading to higher pollen counts. Spring allergy patients are definitely having a harder time this year than last year.

What can we do to help treat these springtime allergies?

I would recommend you watch the pollen counts to help gage what the environment would be like.

I would try to minimize exposure , possible by driving with the windows up as well as keeping the windows closed at home. Saline rinses are also a natural way to help clear your sinuses of pollen and mucus. Also there are good over the counter medications such as the antihistamine and nasal steroid sprays.

What if none of this is working and still miserable in the spring?

Then, you should likely go see an allergist. There are many other treatments, such as immunotherapy than can desensitize to the pollen. Most of my patients who are on allergy shots are doing much better with the spring pollens.

Any other tips?

Don’t let your spring be miserable. See your doctor and get on the proper treatment to enjoy the springtime.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Out of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. counties with 10,000 or more residents, Forsyth County ranked 11th, according to recent data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.

In April 2010, Forsyth’s estimated population was 175,511. But in July 2015, it was 212,438, an increase of 36,927 or 21 percent.

“This is a remarkable community,” said James McCoy, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “We have a world-class quality of life. Forsyth County has some of the best public schools in the nation.

The cost of living is low and taxes are remarkably low. We are also one of the safest communities of our size in the country. It also makes a great deal of economic sense. Overall, people get a lot more for a lot less out of their pocket.”

However even with the population increase, Forsyth is no longer the fastest-growing county in Georgia.

Long County, south of Savannah and near Jesup, took the top spot for the state. It saw a rise of 22.7 percent with a population estimate of 17,731.

But McCoy said he’s not sure that Forsyth’s rate is slowing.

“I believe that others have rates that are simply outpacing our rate,” McCoy said. “If you look at the census data for Long County, you will see that they have grown from 4,524 [people] in 1980 to about 17,113 in 2014. This is impressive growth and certainly outpaces Forsyth County. However, our growth rate remains strong. We have been in the top 20 fastest-growing counties in the nation for over 20 years.”

There was only one county larger than Forsyth in the top 10. Fort Bend County in Texas grew 22.4 percent from 2010 to 2015. Their population went from 584,832 to 716,087.

The fastest-growing county from 2010 to 2015 was Williams County in North Dakota. It grew 57.6 percent,

We have been in the top 20 fastestgrowing counties in the nation for over 20 years.”

JAMES MCCOY Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce president from 22,398 to 35,294.

Other metro Atlanta counties grew in population, with Fulton County now home to over a million residents. Gwinnett County’s 2015 population estimate was 895,823, Cobb was 741,334, Cherokee 235,900, Hall 193,535 and Dawson 23,312.

The metro Atlanta area still ranks ninth in the nation for largest population, coming in behind cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas and Los Angeles.

Two teens arrested after armed robbery

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Two teenage boys were reportedly arrested March 29 after a slew of armed robberies in Ros-

well and Cobb, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties.

Troy Palmer, 18, and Stephan Burnette, 17, were charged with armed robbery after they reportedly committed an armed robbery at the Chevron gas

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Burnette, who is the son of Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnette, is allegedly also charged with possession of a firearm in commission of a felony.

PALMER One of the suspects reportedly pointed a revolver at an employee and demanded money from her, threatening “to shoot her if she did not hurry,” according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report. The clerk said the man was allegedly wearing sunBRUNETTE glasses and a bandana bearing a skull logo around his face.

According to the report, the clerk put about $1,100 into a black shopping bag, gave it to the teens and they left in a black SUV. No one was hurt.

Later that night, FCSO deputies observed a car similar to the suspects’ around 2 a.m. in the south end of Forsyth County. The two were arrested during a traffic stop.

Evidence relating to the crime was reportedly found in the car, including a gun, a skull bandana and about $1,100.

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First donor milk depot in Georgia opens in Cumming

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Lactating mothers looking to give back to premature will soon have a chance to do just that in Cumming.

The Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas and the North Georgia Breastfeeding Center have established a new human milk depot within NGBC, located at 107 Colony Park Drive #700 in Cumming.

A human milk depot provides the opportunity for mothers to conveniently donate their extra breast milk to needy babies, according to Mary Ashley Ray, program assistant for MMBNT. Depots are opened within already established locations, including lactation centers, Women, Infants and Children clinics, and hospitals.

MMBNT is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004 to provide premature and critically ill infants with pasteurized donor human milk when their own mothers’ milk is not available. In 11 years, MMBNT has dispensed over 2.5 million ounces of breast milk to over 110 hospitals from over 5,500 donors. In 2015, MMBNT dispensed a record 552,761 ounces and approved 778 donors.

Now, NGBC just became the first depot, or milk donation collection site, in the state of Georgia.

“Local mothers can use these depots to drop off their frozen milk somewhere close to home, where they can ensure the milk is properly stored and sent to Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas,” she said.

“This creates a network of donors that extends beyond geographic borders.”

Donors are screened through medical histories and blood tests. Once approved, moms freeze the extra milk their babies don’t need and take it to a depot close to home.

Frozen milk arrives at the milk bank and is logged into a sophisticated bar code and tracking system. It is then thawed, analyzed, packaged in tamper-resistant bottles, pasteurized and tested for bacteria.

The NGBC, which specializes in lactation services and breast-feeding support, inquired about becoming a depot, Ray said.

“They wanted to make donating breast milk convenient for moms in Cumming and surrounding areas who want to help sick babies with their extra breast milk,” Ray said. “Breast milk is described by moms as ‘liquid gold,’ and most moms don’t want to throw it

away, especially when they know it can help another baby.”

Milk donors are generous mothers who donate surplus milk and do not receive any form of compensation from MMBNT, Ray said. They are screened through a phone interview and questionnaire that covers their medical histories. They also have their blood drawn, which is paid for by MMBNT and tests for a variety of communicable diseases including HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis, among others.

Then donor milk is dispensed through physician prescription, she said. Eighty percent of the milk goes to critically ill infants in neonatal intensive care units in more than 110 hospitals. The remaining 20 percent is delivered by prescription to patients who are at home but still have severe feeding problems or other conditions that make human milk the best option for them.

One in eight babies is born prematurely, which puts them at risk for life-threatening infections, Ray said.

“Preemies fed human milk, as opposed to formula, are substantially protected from these devastating diseases and have significantly improved rates of survival, growth and development,”

Frozen milk is thawed, analyzed, packaged in tamper-resistant bottles, pasteurized and tested for bacteria.

Ray said.

Mothers can drop off breast milk donations at NGBC, which staff members will collect and send to MMBNT for pasteurization and shipment to critically ill infants. Donations are accepted Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment by calling 678965-0103.

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OPINION

A roundabout way of explaining a problem Before I moved to the Alpharetta/ Milton area two years ago, I had only ever encountered two roundabouts. One was just off Main Street in Woodstock, my hometown, and the JOE PARKER other was someReporter news@appenmediagroup.com where near Decatur, or Duluth, or maybe it was Dunwoody. I can’t remember because I was extremely lost. I was as lost as most people I see encountering roundabouts in the area.

Some people zoom into the roundabouts with a fervor usually reserved for taking corners at Circuit de la Sarthe, only yielding to remove bits of bicyclists and Nissan Altimas from their front grills. On the other hand, I’m convinced some encountered the roundabout at Grimes Bridge Road in Roswell and are still sitting there yielding five years later, too nervous to enter the actual roundabout.

The roundabout is a simple concept, and yet most of us Americans treat is with the same anxiety and hatred usually reserved for using the metric system or trying to figure out just how hot, or perhaps cold, 60 degrees Celsius is.

Being a driver who has been nearly collided with on multiple occasions in roundabouts by drivers who don’t understand how they work, let me explain the concept in the simplest way I can. If you are not in the circle, yield to all traffic in the circle. If you are in the circle, know that you have the right of way, and brace yourself for the impact of drivers who do not understand that fact.

Again, it is a simple concept, but I need to look no further than the construction of a roundabout at Mayfield and Bates Road in Alpharetta, mere seconds from my home, to see that it is a concept lost on a great majority of the public, considering in just a few short weeks I have nearly been run over multiple times while having the right of way.

Much like the kilometer, most people seem to hate roundabouts simply because they are not accustomed to them.

I stand in the opposite corner.

I am an absolute proponent of roundabouts, and my reasoning stems from the intersection of Providence Road and Birmingham Highway.

If you are not in the circle, yield to all traffic in the circle. If you are in the circle, know that you have the right of way, and brace yourself for the impact of drivers who do not understand that fact.

Before construction of the roundabout, the intersection was not only a traffic nightmare, it was dangerous.

Drivers cresting the hill near the intersection were nearly invisible when you were at the intersection, until in a flash, they were close enough for you to perform a study on their nasal cavities.

However, the roundabout brought the speeds down, the safety up and the traffic to a steady roll. I don’t believe that roundabouts are the be-allend-all solution to the traffic problems of North Fulton, but I do believe they should be placed in such areas where they will ease congestion and erase dangerous 90-degree intersections, like the one at Providence Road and Birmingham Highway.

So I am a fan of roundabouts and fully support the one being constructed a stone’s throw from my home. Although the constant, deafening noise of the cars being piloted by naive drivers smashing into one another could become a problem.

Navigating the in-between Around this time every year, we gear up for our internship program. We talk to applicants, look at resumes and writing samples and make calls to let prospective candiKATHLEEN STURGEON dates know if they’ll be joining us.

Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com This year I’ve been given more responsibility in handling this process and it made me think about my past experiences.

I was lucky enough to intern with Appen Media Group the summer before my senior year in college. Then, after I graduated, I had two more internships with various communications outlets before I was offered a full-time job with Appen.

There were six months between receiving my diploma and being offered my first real office desk.

At the time, it was agonizing, stressful and, honestly, a bit depressing to think about how I spent the previous 22 years of my life, when most of my time had been planned.

I went to elementary, then middle, then high school. After I graduated, I went on to college. After four years there, I was ready to move on to the “adult world.”

Or so I thought.

I took all the necessary classes I needed, had three internships, worked for the school’s newspaper, had a parttime job at PetSmart during the summer and had leadership positions within my sorority and other clubs.

So, when I crossed the stage, I was a bit freaked out to enter the world with no next step besides internships and my job at PetSmart.

Everything was fine during the summer months. I applied for every job I could. I freelanced with Appen. And I kept telling myself it’s normal to be completely out of your element after you graduate college.

But what I didn’t know was that time in my life, which I like to call the in-between, was going to be really hard.

I know there are much worse things going on in the world, but this interval between education and employment is

something that is rarely discussed.

The time between leaving college and feeling like your life is established, however, is difficult.

For many people, their whole lives have been basically planned up through college graduation and then, all of a sudden, there is no next step.

Some friends have been offered great jobs right off the bat, or they got engaged. Meanwhile, new grads without job offers are left wondering if they wasted four years or even chose the right major.

Your early 20s are supposed to be carefree and fun, but it’s hard when your entire world has changed, and not necessarily for the better.

This time in most people’s lives can be confusing, lonely and strange. You go from being within walking distance of all of your friends to not knowing anyone your age in town.

There are moments that are great, like being independent and being confident in yourself. But then there are dark times, too.

I’m the kind of person who enjoys reading motivating quotes or listening to inspiring music. So, naturally, I tried to find something, anything that would help guide me through my early 20s and prove I’m not alone in feeling, well, alone.

But I was hardpressed to find content that helped. This in-between is so crucial in a person’s life because it can really shape who you are for the next decade or so of your life.

It needs to be discussed and talked about.

One of my best friends is about to graduate in roughly a month and is experiencing a lot of what I felt. I try to tell her it’s all OK and the way she is feeling is fine. But it’s hard when all you see on Facebook or Snapchat are engagement rings or promotions.

For any pending grads reading this, please realize it’s completely fine to feel like you’ve lost your mind. Social media does a great job at playing the highlight reel of people’s lives and making you feel like a loser.

But you’re not. And the more we talk about this odd but sometimes beautiful time in our lives, the better we can all navigate the in-between.

For many people, their whole lives have been basically planned up through college graduation and then, all of a sudden, there is no next step.

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26 dogs removed from residence available for adoption FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Twenty-six dogs that were removed from a residence on Franklin Goldmine Road in Forsyth County in early February will be available for adoption at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter beginning Saturday, April 2.

The dogs, 12 puppies and 14 adults, are ChihuahuaJack Russell terrier mixes. Of the puppies, five are females and seven are males. Of the adults, eight are females and six are males.

“The dogs have been seen by a veterinarian and are all doing well,” said Forsyth County Animal Shelter Manager Jeanie Curphey. “We look forward to finding each of them a forever home.”

The dogs have been housed and cared for at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter since being removed from the Franklin Goldmine Road residence in February. A court order on March 24 enabled the shelter to begin the process of preparing the animals for adoption.

All of the dogs have been spayed or neutered and have received their rabies vaccinations, and will be microchipped upon adoption.

“Three of the dogs removed from the residence will be available for adoption at a later date – two who are timid and need some extra time working with shelter staff and one who recently gave birth to puppies,” said Curphey. “They will continue to be cared for at the shelter until such time that they are ready to be adopted.”

Adoption fees at the shelter are $85 per animal. The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is located just off of GA 400 at 4065 County Way in northern Forsyth County. The shelter is open for adoptions Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the shelter, call (678) 965-7185 or visit forsythco.com/animalshelter or Facebook.com/ForsythCountyAnimalShelter.

Shady Grove Campground open for the season Campsites can now be reserved online FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation invites campers to vacation on the shores of Lake Lanier at Shady Grove Campground. The campground is now open for the season and accepting reservations up to 30 days in advance.

“We are very excited to welcome campers to the campground and officially begin the 2016 camping season,” said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor. “This is a beautiful destination that campers enjoy every year.”

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West’s turnaround has them at top of girls standings Hooch leading boys Region 6-6A standings at break

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – As spring break is upon us, local soccer teams will have the opportunity to rest and refocus as the final push for region championships and playoff berths resume next week. Chattahoochee looks primed to repeat as region champs in boys play while West Forsyth leads the girls standings with multiple teams still in the hunt for the region championship.

West Forsyth, after having gone just 4-5 in region play last year, is off to a 7-0 start in region play and is outscoring region opponents 16-3.

West’s most recent victory came against Chattahoochee, who they defeated 5-0 on March 29. In the win, junior and Arkansas commit Carson Parker scored a hat trick with Brooke Pirkle and Meagan McInerney also scoring a goal each. AJ Needham and Alexis Biondi gained their fourth straight clean sheet in the win.

West will take on Centennial April 13 before closing out their region

schedule against Lambert. Johns Creek and South Forsyth, who sit second and third in the region standings, will face off April 15 in both team’s final region game of the season.

Last year’s region champions and state runner-up Lambert currently sits fourth in the standings after losing multiple starters to graduation last year.

Lambert’s two losses in region play have come against South Forsyth and Johns Creek, who stand ahead of the Longhorns in the region standings.

Lambert still has a chance to repeat as region champions, but they will need to win out and hope that Johns Creek, West and South Forsyth all lose multiple region games. Lambert will have the chance to hand West, who currently leads the region standings, a loss when they two teams play on April 15.

Lambert will end the regular season on April 19 against Grayson, who downed the Longhorns 50 in last year’s state championship game.

After winning the Region 6-AAAAAA championship last year, the Chattahoochee boys (12-0, 8-0) have compiled

an impressive start to the season. The Cougars are averaging four goals per game while their defense and goalkeeper, Jack Corrigan, have given up just five goals in 12 games.

To open the season, the Cougars beat talented non-region opponents in Heritage and Blessed Trinity. Hooch also defeated Milton, who knocked the Cougars out of the state playoffs in the first round last season, on penalty kicks.

In region play, Hooch has compiled big wins over some of the top teams in the region, including Lambert 3-1, Johns Creek 8-1, Alpharetta 4-1, and most recently, West Forsyth 4-1 on March 29.

Chattahoochee has just a single region game remaining against the only opponent who has a chance to vie against the Cougars for the region championship. Hooch will play Habersham Central on April 15 and will clinch the region championship with a win. If the Cougars lose, Habersham Central would win the region championship if they are able to win out against region opponents. Chattahoochee won 21 in last year’s matchup between the two schools.

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Forsyth County elementary chess teams top chess teams Brookwood, Shiloh Point and Settles Bridge all place in the top 20

The teacher and family “super” team won a 2-1 victory over the students “bat” team.

FCHS DECA develops partnership with The Atlanta Gladiators

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The chess teams from Brookwood Elementary, Shiloh Point Elementary and Settles Bridge Elementary competed and did well at the 2016 Georgia K-8 Team State Championship on March 19.

These three elementary schools have Kid Chess programs.

Started in 1998, Kid Chess teaches chess to Atlanta-area children in a fun and educational environment, on campus at various public and private schools, with homeschool groups and

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Forsyth County Kid Chess schools at the 2016 Georgia K-8 Team State Championship: K-1 (Kindergarten through 1st grade team) • Brookwood Elementary – 12th place K-3 (Primary) • Brookwood Elementary – tied 12th place • Shiloh Point Elementary – 17th place K-5 (Elementary) • Brookwood Elementary – tied 6th place • Shiloh Point Elementary – tied 6th place • Settles Bridge Elementary – tied 15th place

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth Central High School DECA has developed a partnership with The Atlanta Gladiators hockey team. On March 26, FCHS DECA hosted the first FCHS Night at the Atlanta Gladiators hockey game. It was “Super Heroes” themed night and over150 FCHS fans cheered for the Gladiators.

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SFHS technology student association wins top honors at state competition CUMMING, Ga. — South Forsyth students took home dual honors from the Georgia Technology Student Association State Competition. With first place winners in seven technical categories and second place winners in an additional four technical categories, South Forsyth High School was awarded Superior Chapter and first runner up as State Outstanding Chapter. Over 2,000 students from all over the state of Georgia participated in 37 different engineering and technology challenges.

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One of our readers asked me to comment on the current ANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D heroin epidemic and its impact in our Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research local community.

Everyone knows the shocking statistics; it’s hard to miss the information in the news. Whether you skim Facebook or listen as the local news discusses the heroin triangle in North Fulton, it is clear we are now in the middle of a national AND a local epidemic.

Addiction can be a misleading term with negative connotations. If you are an addict, everyone believes that you have control over your behavior and your actions. In addition, it is embarrassing to the family so keep it under wraps. It is my belief, along with the medical community, that the brain illness of addiction is NOT a mental illness, behavioral illness, or psychological illness: it is a physical (medical) illness. However, this does not imply that we should ignore behavioral or psychological symptoms of addiction as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Opiates such as narcotic pain medicines and heroin are central nervous system (CNS) depressants. Although they work differently in the brain, alcohol and marijuana are also CNS depressants. CNS depressants decrease neuronal activity. Conversely, CNS stimulants increase neuronal activity. CNS depressants such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates are more often used by those that have symptoms of an activating disease, such as anxiety or insomnia whereas CNS stimulants like caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines are more often used by those that have a low energy condition such as depression. In the middle are those that use both uppers and downers in an attempt to balance and rebalance their symptoms.

If we look at the biological (genetic) basis of a medical condition like anxiety, we see that a person’s genetic predisposition to any disorder leads to a chemical imbalance, in this case a chemical imbalance within the brain, which in turn leads to an over-activity in some portion(s) of the brain resulting in both psychic and physical anxi-

ety. The onset of symptoms occurs sometime during childhood for some and adolescence or puberty for others. A confusing time for sure.

Adolescence is also a time of maturation as well as emancipation from parents, leading to experimentation, rebellion, and self-assertion of teen autonomy.

Experimenting with CNS depressants or stimulants (like the ones noted above) may get some kids energized (uppers) to study for the next AP exam but for others may produce a feeling of calmness (downers) that takes away the anxiety of performing up to seemingly impossible standards. When the desired affect is produced, these teens become hooked on substances bought at the liquor store by unsuspecting adults, on the street or even found in their own home to regulate their own brain chemistry rather than consulting a physician to address the underlying cause of symptoms.

Bottom line: people who are addicted to substances are self-medicating, using alcohol, opiates, heroin or marijuana to deal with their anxiety or depression. Getting “clean” is not only difficult once someone has found a solution to their brain chemistry imbalance through illicit substances, it is nearly impossible to maintain sobriety without addressing underlying causation.

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Rep. Woodall congratulates Congressional Art Competition finalists WASHINGTON, D.C. — Each year, U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, Ga-07, hosts the Congressional Art Competition for high school students within the 7th District, and on March 19, participants and their families joined the congressman for a reception as he recognized the 2016 finalists. Ian Peng of North Gwinnett High School won first place in the competition with his work, “The Silent Beauty,” while fellow North Gwinnett High School student, Lindsey Carr, won second place, and Odelia Huang of Lambert High School received third place recognition.

“Every year I’m blown away by the talent these young artists have, but, at this point, I’m certainly not surprised by it,” said Woodall. “We live in a special place where teachers and parents support our youth as they pursue their passions – whatever they may be – and work hard to reach their goals. When you work at what you love, you’re going to do great things, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to help these young artists invest in their passion.”

While Woodall said he doesn’t share the students’ artistic gifts, he’s glad they choose to share them with all of us, and he looks forward to it every year.

The annual event offers high school students not only the opportunity to display their work in public, but also provides financial assistance for the top three finalists’ studies. The first place winner received a $12,000 scholarship to The Art Institute of Atlanta, and a $3,000 annual scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. The Art Institute of Atlanta also awarded a $7,500 and $3,500 scholarship for second and third place finishers respectively. In addition, the winning piece will have the opportunity to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

For any students interested in participating in future Congressional Art Competitions, information can be found on the Congressman’s official website: https://woodall.house.gov/services/ art-competition or by calling his district office at (770) 232-3005.

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2016 Don Hendricks Partner On Friday March 11th, nearly 500 people joined the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth County Schools for the annual Celebration of Excellence. This celebration of educators and community partners showscases the factors that make Forsyth County schools the best in the state. One award that stands out above the rest is the Don Hendricks Partnership Award.

Browns Bridge Church was the 2016 recipient of this prestigious award.

The Hendricks family presents Browns Bridge Church representatives with the 2016 Don Hendricks Partnership award at the Celebration of Excellence on March 11th.

The Hendricks family established this award in 2002 after the passing of Don Hendricks, a longtime member of the Board of Education. He believed in Forsyth County Schools and its quest for quality learning and superior performance for all.

The constant support that Browns Bridge Church has given to Forsyth County Schools is impossible to put into a few words. Since 2011, a large portion of their annual Be Rich campaign has been given to multiple Forsyth County schools and has touched students and families through providing classroom supplies, healthcare supplies, basic personal items, medical assistance, and holiday gifts for students in need. They have also provided scholarships for field trips, clubs and after school and summer enrichment programs, granted Internet hot spots and devices for students to use at home, funded a large part of a new media center, and replaced broken chairs.

At one elementary school they provided a Promethean screen, a teaching microscope, science lab tables, and computer monitors to aid students in science and math. Individuals have given hours of their time to support Forsyth County schools by providing meals and childcare for parent involvement nights, organizing clothing closets at schools, preparing food backpacks for weekends and reading with and mentoring students.

The impact Browns Bridge Church has made on Forsyth County Schools is evident and lasting, making them a valued recipient of the Don Hendricks Partnership Award.

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Excellence in Business Awards Gala The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to support entrepreneurship in Forsyth County, is excited to host the 2016 Excellence in Business Awards Gala. In an effort to better celebrate local small businesses, the Business Advancement Resource Advisory Council decided to move this awards presentation from a breakfast meeting to an evening event complete with networking, dinner and entertainment.

“We wanted to move to an evening event because it adds more recognition to small business owners and award winners, and allows us to better acknowledge their hard work,” commented, Jason Mock, the Director of Small Business Services at the Chamber of Commerce.

The Excellence in Business Awards Gala will be held at the Forsyth Conference Center on April 21st at 6:30pm.

There will be opportunities to meet and network before the ceremony starts.

Chris Carr, the Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Economic Development will be the keynote speaker.

To purchase a ticket to the event call 770-8876461 or visit the Chamber of Commerce website at www.cummingforsythchamber.org.

International Engagement in Forsyth County On March 9th, 2016, the International Engagement Committee of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast event hosted by Siemens Industry, Inc. The International Engagement Committee works to support existing international companies in Forsyth County, as well as those engaged or interested in pursuing exporting. Part of these efforts include facilitating open communication with other local international companies.

The 30 participants from a variety of industries were able to get a corporate overview of Siemens from Jeff Neal, Siemens’ Financial Business Administrator, and a local overview of Siemens’ GA 400 facility in south Forsyth County from Shujath Ali, Siemens’ Business Manager. Attendees also participated in a guided tour of Siemens’ manufacturing operation.

“Siemens is a very diversified German company,” said Robert Long, VP of Economic Development with the Chamber. “The GA 400 facility’s focus is on making large drives and traction drives for a wide variety of applications, such as trains, mining and petroleum industries. With 700 employees, Siemens is one of Forsyth County’s largest employers.”

The next International Engagement event will be held on June 8, 2016 and will be hosted by Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming. It will feature speakers from the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce with a focus on international trade.

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An official unveiling of the new hospital logo, held at the Roswell campus, drew about 100 attendees and featured remarks from WellStar CFO Jim Budvisnski and Debbie Keel, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital.

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Job growth fuels population growth Adding new lines of business Fulton County I did an article last week about data that showed more homes were bought in Atlanta last February than any other major metropolitan area in the country.

Well, as if right GEOFF SMITH on time, last week Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the U.S. Census Bureau released a report showing significant population growth in metro Atlanta, which leads to the conclusion that a good portion of those homebuyers were very likely from out of town.

The Census data shows that, in the 17 counties surrounding Atlanta, the population grew by 89,333 people in 2015. Since 2010, that same area grew by 388,964 people. The county that saw the largest influx of new residents? Well, you could guess and probably get it right: Forsyth County was the 11th fastest-growing county in the country last year. It grew by an estimated 4.2 percent, adding an estimated 8,556 new residents.

Cherokee County was next, growing by 2.25 percent and adding 5,180 people, followed by Coweta, Paulding, Clayton and Gwinnett — which added the most people and grew by 87,549 new residents.

Fulton County added 84,524 new residents and passed a pretty significant milestone: it now has a population of 1,010,562, surpassing the one million marker for the first time.

As the economy seems to be improving, Atlanta is once again attracting more and more people. The key driver of this is a significant growth in jobs. For the most part, people move where the jobs are. And last year, they were most certainly in Atlanta.

Metro Atlanta had the highest percentage of year-to-year job growth when compared to the other 12 larg-

added 84,524 new residents and passed a pretty significant milestone: it now has a population of 1,010,562, surpassing the one million marker for the first time.

est U.S. metro areas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of jobs grew by 3.4 percent last year, adding 86,500 new positions.

Dallas was the closest competitor, growing by 3.0 percent.

As you know, I am a mortgage banker.

And if you read my weekly newsletters, you know that I’ve been trying to express how low our housing inventory is and how competitive the homebuying market is right now.

Well? Are you starting to see why?

We added almost 90,000 people to our metro area and new home construction is hardly keeping up.

According to a Metrostudy report, there were 18,958 new construction starts in 2015. Before you drop your jaw too far down, keep in mind that the report doesn’t say how many

of those starts were multifamily or single-family, and also the population doesn’t represent directly how many living quarters are needed because many of those 89,333 will be living together. But still, anyone can see why inventory is getting smaller and smaller. Redfin estimates that there were only three months of supply in February for single-family homes. A healthy market is considered by most experts to be at around six months.

If you are in the housing industry, these are pretty fascinating numbers.

If you are not, most likely you are imagining your traffic problems getting worse. I am always preaching to folks here to keep in mind that these are all signs of a successful economy.

Of course, a friend of mine reminded me recently of a story about a fellow who gorged himself on so much food that he eventually choked.

I know a lot of people who are constantly angered by our traffic problems, but I don’t know anyone who wants job growth in Atlanta to decline. When you have that kind of momentum, it’s important to stoke that fire because it is an intensely competitive market out there. Some of the fuel to stoke that fire is to rapidly keep up with infrastructure.

Which I know most of our metro Atlanta leaders are frantically trying to do.

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On the downside, however, is the potential that new products and services may erode revenue growth from your current product line. A key element in deciding to expand your small business by adding new lines of business is to understand the “life cycle” of each of your products and services. Some products or services, which had great revenue growth in the past, may be declining. Knowing this by tracking sales for each of your product and service lines is critical.

Replacing slow-growing products or services with new lines will generate more growth potential for your small business and will allow you to continue to grow your small business. Many small businesses have gone through this transition many, many times, and today are selling a completely different product line than when they started.

When considering adding new lines of business, consider the pros and cons of doing so before pulling the trigger.

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Cagle says Religious Freedom bill returning in ’17 Says acceptable compromise possible

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has said he expects a “friendlier” Religious Freedom bill to return to the General Assembly in 2017 – assuming legislators bring it back this year in special session to override Gov. Nathan Deal’s veto.

Addressing a full house March 29 at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Eggs and Enterprise breakfast at the Atlanta Athletic Club, Cagle called the bill “one of the challenging issues” of the session.

He said he wanted to negotiate with opponents and supporters of the bill to find common ground.

“We can construct a satisfactory bill that 17 states have already passed,” Cagle said.

Opponents of the bill said the bill vetoed was less about anyone’s religious freedom and more about providing constitutional cover to discriminate against the lesbian-gay-transgender community. Others opposed the bill because of the potentially devastating impact to the Georgia economy.

The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau notes the convention business in the greater Atlanta area alone is worth $14 billion to the economy. Add to that the Georgia film and TV industry, which adds another $6 billion to the state’s economy.

The experts in those industries say they have already heard from decision makers that passage of any sort of discriminatory bill to the LBGT community would jeopardize those industries.

Nevertheless, Cagle said the bill would move forward next year. He said

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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle addresses the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce March 29 at the Atlanta Athletic Club breakfast. it was necessary to make the issue clear regarding how adoption agencies should proceed, and what are the limits for others for whom their beliefs are challenged.

As for some businesses that criticize such legislation, Cagle said many companies routinely do business with eastern countries such as Malaysia and China, where homosexuality is still a

NEWBUSINESSSPOTLIGHT

Clothes Horse Men’s Apparel & Gifts opens in Alpharetta Business name: Clothes Horse Men’s Apparel & Gifts Owner: John and Charlene Thompson About: After a 37-year college football coaching career, John Thompson and his wife, Charlene, acted on an idea they had always “tossed around,” which was opening a high-quality, warm and inviting apparel destination.

crime.

Cagle said he has personal friends who are lesbian and gay, which does not affect his support of the legislation.

In education, Cagle praised the Fulton County Board of Education for moving ahead to make Fulton a Charter School System that allows districts within the county more flexibility and freedom to build the kinds of schools

The Clothes Horse focuses on classic, comfortable apparel with a touch of new, fresh lines.

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responsive to their particular needs.

“It empowers teachers and gives them the mission and direction to create the outcomes they want to attain,” he said.

Fulton has done a good job of “peeling back” the growing number of standardized tests children have to take, which forces teachers to “teach to the test.” Schools are also doing a better job of setting up paths to jobs. And with Gwinnett Tech opening its new campus in Alpharetta and “creating the workforce local companies need,” North Fulton is even more attractive to employers.

“Many employers today want a seamless opportunity to get [people with] the skills they need and a baccalaureate degree,” Cagle said.

He pointed to the German program of offering apprenticeships to students in 10th grade who are not on a university track. But they get the training and skills to take to a company to have not just a job but a career.

“Not all the paths to success are seen through the lens of a four-year degree,” he said. “Apprenticeships and technical degrees are necessary alternatives.”

In the last session Cagle noted the General Assembly has increased the budget for transportation – which for the last few years has languished.

“We took on transportation which is always an issue in our state. We put an additional $1 billion in the budget – which in these days does not go as far as we might like.”

To that end, North Fulton needs to look at the worst bottlenecks and the worst congestion and work from there.

But the good news is regarding cost, he said. Legislation reducing the paperwork required (sponsored by state Sen. Brandon Beach) will reduce costs by 30 percent.

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Forsyth’s Ga. 400 exits to possibly get makeover

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The appearance of the Ga. 400 exits within the Forsyth County boundaries could soon have a new look.

All six exits within the county could be getting makeovers, according to Mike McDonald, senior project manager with Wakefield Beasley and Associates, who gave a presentation March 22 to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. The board voted unanimously to direct the county attorney and staff to begin working on this project to bring to a public hearing in May. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she has been trying to pull this together for a while and wanted to start a conversation after the Ga. 400 expansion bond was approved.

She organized a meeting with Roca Point Partners after their development, Halcyon, off Exit 12 was approved, regarding “beautification along 400 and making our exit- and on-ramps as good as Alpharetta.”

Others were involved in the meeting including Sheriff Duane Piper, representatives for each of the county’s interchanges and staff from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

GDOT also gave “encouragement that they were going to start cleanup once a month on 400,” Mills said.

The designs presented by McDonald at this meeting were conceptual. Work will begin with Exits 12 and 13 and will be used as a model for the rest of the exits. Each exit makeover will be possible based on partnerships with the county and private businesses.

“The scope of study we defined from Exit 12 to Exit 17,” McDonald said. “We also are going to add Exit 11 and Exit 18, which are basically going to be the county gateway. Those are under design now and will be slated for future installation. What we were

This is a depiction of what the design intent is for the exits. charged to do was basically look at a prototype, come up and test a couple of intersections and see what could happen.”

Ideas for the overpasses included public art, architectural fencing, sculpture effects and panelized pieces under the underpasses. Each design has var-

ious costs to take into account. No matter what the county decides, it all has to be approved by GDOT, Mills said.

“Every planting, every monument, anything we do, because it is GDOT’s road,” Mills said. “Everything you see up and down 400, they’ve approved.”

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HOSPITALITY:

Hampton Inn Cumming a top-performing property CUMMING, Ga. —Hampton by Hilton recently recognized Hampton Inn Cumming as a top-performing property with the 2015 Circle of Excellence Award.

This is the hotel’s second year in a row to receive the award, which is presented to the Hampton Inns that are ranked in the top 10 percent of the brand as determined by customer satisfaction surveys and quality assurance scores.

The Hampton Inn Cumming has also been chosen as the 2015 and 2016 Readers’ Choice Best of Forsyth “Best Hotel” winner.

For more information on the hotel, go to www. cumming.hamptoninn.com

Jones closes Aloft Hotel deal ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hired by Greater Atlanta Hotel LLC to locate a suitable site to bring Aloft to Alpharetta, Korey Jones, CCIM, identified the site and

negotiated favorable acquisition terms for the purchase of the 3.6 acre site on North Point Parkway behind PF Chang’s and former Champs restaurants.

The developer anticipates breaking ground in August 2016 on the new $25,000,000 Aloft Hotel.

The city of Alpharetta had previously approved the site for the Aloft brand in 2008 for a different developer on the cusp of the recession.

ships with owners, lenders, investors, asset managers and multiple brand representatives.

Miller’s various responsibilities will include overseeing five regional directors of sales and marketing throughout the country.

Hotel Equities names new vice president

Anti-Aging Skin Studio By Renata Receives 2015 Best Businesses of Roswell Award

CUMMING, Ga. — Atlanta-based Hotel Equities named Roger A. Miller, Cumming, the vice president of sales and marketing for the firm.

A veteran of more than 20 years in multiunit hotel sales and marketing, Miller brings full service and select service brand expertise and leadership to his new position, MILLER including a background in training, coaching and mentoring. In addition, he has a solid history of building collaborative business partner-

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Anti-Aging Skin Studio By Renata has been selected for the 2015 Best Businesses of Roswell Award in the skin care category. The studio is at 11285 Elkins Road, Suite L-3A, Roswell.

The Best Businesses of Roswell Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Roswell area. Recognition is given to companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

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FORSYTH COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE AND GARDEN EVENT

Forsyth County Master Gardeners host the 19th annual Plant Sale and Garden Event. Friday, April 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Barn, a covered venue on the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming.

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EVENTS: CNC SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE

What: Attract butterflies, pollinators, birds and more to your garden by adding native plants with the help of the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

When: Saturday, April 9 Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

WOODWARD NORTH E-CYCLING DRIVE

What: Woodward North will host an e-cycling drive, accepting items such as laptops, notebooks, tablets, desktop computers and almost anything else associated with technology.

When: Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Woodward North, 6565 Boles Road, Johns Creek More info: woodward.edu

DREAM BIG SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE

What: At least 200 special needs people between the ages of 17-30 will enjoy a formal dance with all the fun of a high school prom while parents enjoy an evening of respite care while watching a movie.

When: Saturday, April 9, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $10 and include complimentary digital prom photos.

Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church North Campus, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: mountpisgah.org/events/ dance

DULUTH ROTARY CAR SHOW

What: The 4th Annual Duluth Rotary Car Show will feature unique hot rods vying for a variety of awards.

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Main Street, downtown Duluth More info: duluthrotaryevents.org

RUMC MINI JOB FAIR

What: Roswell United Methodist Church will hold a mini job fair featur-

ing over 30 employers with well over 1,000 job openings.

When: Monday, April 11, 12:30 p.m.

Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/connect/adults/ job-networking/

THE SECOND ANNUAL ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

What: Azalea Festival events will take place throughout Roswell as organizers pay tribute to the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower.

When: Numerous activities from April 11-30 More info: roswellazaleafestival.com

DYSLEXIA 101

What: An open forum discussion with Brenda Fitzgerald, Ed.S., concerning dyslexia and finding solutions to support struggling readers.

When: Tuesday, April 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth County Academy Building, 1120 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming More info: dyslexiaforsyth.com

JCCA POOL WORKSHOP

What: The Johns Creek Community Association will host a workshop to focus on pool safety and technical issues.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Classroom A, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, More info: communications@jcca.org

HIGH TEA AT BULLOCH HALL

What: Enjoy the rare occasion to have high tea at historic Bulloch Hall as tea sandwiches and desserts are served by ladies in period attire.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 4 p.m.

Cost: $45 per person. Reservations required.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: bullochhall.org

What: Jonathan and Dew Scott, stars of the HGTV show, “Property Brothers,” will discuss their new book during the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.

Where: MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody More info: atlantajcc.org

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area come out with a variety of great eats.

When: Thursday, April 14, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street More info: awesomealpharetta.com

KATHLEEN GRISSOM TBOOK SIGNING

What: New York Times best-selling author Kathleen Grissom will sign and discuss her new novel, “Glory Over Everything.”

When: Thursday, April 14, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell Cost: Free with purchase of “Glory Over Everything,” or $5 for admission without book purchase More info: bookmiser@bellsouth.net

SHEPHERD CENTER CO-FOUNDER TO ADDRESS ROTARY PRAYER BREAKFAST

What: The Rotary Club of North Fulton will welcome Alana Shepherd, cofounder of Atlanta’s The Shepherd Center, as the keynote speaker at its 15th Annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast.

When: Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: NorthFultonRotary.org.

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: GET’S ‘YESTERDAY AND TODAY!’

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s “Yesterday and Today!” takes the incredible music of the Beatles and personalizes it with stories and perspectives of audience members.

When: April 7-24, times vary; April 9 at 1 p.m. is a special performance for kids with $10 tickets Where: GET, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

SPRUILL ARTS 10TH ANNUAL POTTERY & ART SALE

What: Sale features a wide variety of high-quality ceramics, glass, jewelry and more, created by Spruill Arts students and instructors.

When: Friday, April 8, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.;

Sunday, April 10, noon-5 p.m.

Where: Spruill Arts Education Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: spruillarts.org

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS SCREENING OF “LABYRINTH”

What: Sarah inadvertently wishes her baby brother away to the Goblin King, who will keep the baby if she does not complete the Labyrinth, a maze filled with strange creatures and mind-bending puzzles, before time runs out.

Directed by Jim Henson When: Sunday, April 10, 5 p.m.

Cost: $10.50; free for Center members Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta More info: puppet.org

CNC’S GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ SHOWCASE

What: The Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Sundays on the River concert series kicks off with Georgia State University’s notable jazz ensemble band, directed by Dr. Gordon Vernick.

When: Sunday, April 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

JOE GRANSDEN AND HIS BIG BAND

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Joe Gransden and his 16-piece big band, along with special guest star Francine Reed.

When: Monday, April 11, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

HEARTS OF HOPE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

What: Hearts of Hope is a community art and fundraising project that involves the creation of hundreds of clay hearts that can be purchased and personalized to honor or remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each personalized heart will then join hundreds of other hearts as part of special displays at Roswell City Hall and at Roswell’s Arts Center West.

When: Heart making event Sunday, April 10, 2-5 p.m.; unveiling Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Heart making at Synergy Fine Arts, 26 Webb St., Roswell; unveiling at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ROSWELL HIGH’S ‘INTO THE WOODS’

What: Roswell High School’s Musical Theater will present “Into the Woods.”

Reserved seating tickets available online.

What: April 14-17 Where: RHS, 11595 King Road, Roswell More info: RHSIntotheWoods.com

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

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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MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library will hold a book sale at the Milton Library Historic Book Barn.

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 845 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: miltonlibraryfriends.org

‘BROOKWOOD ROAD’ AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING

What: Scott Douglas Vaughan will discuss and sign his book, “Brookwood Road: Memories of a Home.”

When: Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

PET ADOPTIONS: $25 LIFELINE SHELTER ADOPTIONS

What: LifeLine Animal Project is offering a promotion at all of its shelters, where dogs over 25 pounds and all cats are only $25. Springtime in Atlanta brings skyrocketing intake levels at DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services due to the high number of animals being born.

When: Throughout April Where: All LifeLine shelters including: Fulton County Animal Services, DeKalb County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value at no cost.

More info: LifeLineAnimal.org

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday

What: The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will present their first Bicycle Rodeo. Members of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the Atlanta Police Department Beltline Patrol and MARTA Bicycle Patrol will provide bicycle education and training, ending with a bicycle parade.

When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.

Where: Fulton County Juvenile Courthouse parking lot, 395 Pryor Street, Atlanta More info: fultonsheriff.net

ALTON BROWN: EAT YOUR SCIENCE TOUR

What: The follow-up to Brown’s “Edible Inevitable” tour, fans can expect a slew of fresh ingredients including new puppets, songs and bigger and potentially more dangerous experiments.

When: Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta More info: bit.ly/1RPfdhu

ATLANTA AUDUBON SOCIETY WARBLER WORKSHOP

What: Few families of songbirds get birders more excited — and frustrated and confused — than the wood-warblers, some of the most colorful birds in North America. With more than 20 breeding species in Georgia, these elusive and quick birds can be a challenge even for experienced birders.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Audubon Society, 4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta More info: atlaudubon.z2systems.com/ event.jsp?event=134&

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

What: The In-Water Boat Show will showcase new top-of-the-line boats, live entertainment, featured exhibitors, fun in the sun and more.

When: April 14- 17 Where: Lake Lanier Islands More info: lakelanier.com/2016/01/ the-atlanta-boat-show

INAUGURAL ATLANTA BIRD FEST

What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the event will feature exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers, culminating in a closing reception May 15, the centennial celebration of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s International Migratory Bird Treaty Act. When: April 15- May 15 More info: atlantaaudubon.org/atlantabird-fest

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

Discovering the Toccoa River’s swinging bridge What is it about bridges that is so fascinating? I’ve often asked myself that question, since I’m one of those people who loves to track down unusual bridges wherever STEVE HUDSON they occur. DrawGet Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group bridges, covered bridges, old-style iron truss bridges – all hold a certain undeniable fascination.

Judging from response to our recent column spotlighting the Poole’s Mill Covered Bridge, lots of other folks are fascinated by bridges, too. And so, for your bridge-discovering pleasure, here’s a look at what may be my favorite of all the bridges in Georgia – the swinging bridge which carries the Benton MacKaye Trail over the storied waters of the Toccoa River in northwest Georgia’s Fannin County.

First, here’s a quick look at the Benton MacKaye Trail. Named in honor of Benton MacKaye, a Massachusetts regional planner and forester who came up with the idea for the Appalachian Trail in the early 1920s, this incredible trail extends from Springer Mountain in Georgia to the Big Creek Campground on the north side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has an official length of 288 miles. Along the way, it traverses spectacularly remote backcountry in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Close to half of the trail is through land which is managed as wilderness, offering hikers who are up to the challenge an opportunity for an unforgettable hiking experience.

As for the swinging bridge, with a length of 270 feet, it was constructed in 1977 as an alternative to a dangerous ford on the Toccoa. It’s the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi, and crossing it is an experience you’ll not soon forget.

The easiest access to the swinging bridge is from the north via Ga. 60 and Forest Service Road 816.

From its intersection with Ga. 515 at Morganton, follow Ga. 60 east from Morganton (toward Dahlonega). Just over 11 miles from Morganton, you’ll see County Road 221 on your left.

Then, approximately 0.7 miles beyond 221, look for FS 816 on your right.

It’s marked by a large sign reading “National Forest Toccoa River Swing-

ing Bridge.”

How do you reach the bridge from that point? There are two ways. One, of course, is to hike to it along the approximately 3-mile section of the Benton MacKaye Trail between Ga. 60 and the bridge. Park in the trailhead parking off Ga. 60, and then follow the white- diamond-blazed trail to the river and the bridge. It’s a nice and (in some sections) leg-stretching hike. A detailed trail guide would take more space than we have here, but you’ll find complete guides to the Benton MacKaye Trail available at many hiking outfitters.

If you don’t want to hike, and if conditions allow, it’s also possible to drive FS 816 to a small parking area near the swinging bridge. FS 816, a gated road that may occasionally be closed, is a winding gravel and dirt road that continues for just over 3 miles before ending at a small parking area. From the parking area, a short connector trail goes downhill and almost immediately intersects the white-diamond-blazed Benton MacKaye Trail. From that point it’s less than a quarter of a mile down to the river and the swinging bridge.

Note that FS 816 may be rough, so be sure that your vehicle has enough clearance to make the trip.

Getting to the bridge is a minor adventure itself, but crossing the swinging bridge on foot is an experience of an altogether different kind.

The bridge bounces with every step you take, particularly as you get out onto the main span across the river.

By all means take your camera, too, as the views up- and downriver can be spectacular.

After checking out the bridge, you may want to pause for a snack along the banks of the river near the bridge.

There are many places to enjoy a break, especially on the right side of the river as you face downstream. You might try a little fishing, too, as the area around the bridge is a popular one with trout fishermen.

If you’re feeling inspired, of course, you can make this the first part of a much more ambitious Benton MacKaye Trail hike. It’s a great trail!

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including “Fly Fishing Georgia’s Toccoa River,” a guide to fishing this and other sections of the Toccoa. Check it out at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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WFHS hosts Ghost Out 2016 Cautions against driving impaired

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County averaged 14.8 traffic fatalities a year between 2008 and 2012. In 2012, however, an alarming 22 traffic-related deaths occurred in the county, and 28 percent of those were alcohol related.

These sobering statistics from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia were read aloud to students at West Forsyth High School March 30 during Forsyth County Schools’ annual Ghost Out. Ghost Outs, which are programs designed to enforce the consequences of reckless, distracted and drunk driving, are held across the country and typically feature simulated car accidents with the horror unfolding in real time. Each year in Forsyth County, Ghost Outs are rotated throughout the county’s high schools.

This year, it was West Forsyth’s turn to share with students the potential heartbreak hidden in a single bad decision. Helping to drive home the lessons were representatives with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, emergency

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The actor portraying a father whose baby “died” in the accident yells at the actor portraying drunk driver. medical services, Forsyth County Fire Department, Forsyth County Coroner and an Air Life medical helicopter. Fittingly, the Ghost Out concluded with a funeral enactment.

Steve Honn, FCS Safety Support Manager, said the system is hoping to help influence the students’ decision making this time of year when the weather gets nice and proms are taking place.

“We understand there is an underage drinking problem across the U.S.,” Honn said. “We want (students) to do what’s healthiest in making a better decision about getting behind the wheel and affecting their current and future life. Our goal is to impact them and hopefully get through to them today.”

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While ongoing construction at the county’s high schools left many wondering if a Ghost Out would be possible this year, Honn said he received phone calls from residents who were glad the event was finally happening. Additionally, support groups across Forsyth eagerly came together to make the day possible. When it comes to the county’s kids, Honn said, people come out in droves to do what they can.

“They want to help, they’ve done it so many times they’re good at it,” Honn said. “They want to make an impact, too, and want to change one kid’s decision. That’s it. I know it sounds cliché, but if we can make one kid walk away thinking ‘That’s not going to be me this year,’ then we did our job.”

As a former officer, Honn said he

always tell kids “just take an extra 10 seconds to think about what we’re going to do. One mistake doesn’t need to lead to two.

“Just because we did make a bad decision in drinking, we don’t need to get behind the wheel,” Honn said. “It then affects someone else. No matter what we did, we can at least go ahead and live another day and get through it.

Don’t let that lead to more bad decisions.”

The Ghost Out activities concluded with a sobering statistic. In the last four years, 709 drivers between the ages of 15 to 20 have been killed in vehicle crashes. WFHS’s current enrollment is 2,474 students, of which 1,172 are juniors and seniors. Had all 709 traffic fatalities occurred at West, a staggering 57 percent of juniors and seniors would no longer be alive.

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All FCHS nominated, honorable mentions for Shuler Hensley awards ATLANTA —Every Forsyth County high school received at least one honorable mention for the 8th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards. Three of the five Forsyth County high schools received at least one nomination.

• West Forsyth HS received 9 nominations, including for Overall Production • South Forsyth HS received 8 nominations, including for Overall Production • North Forsyth HS received 1 nomination for Lead Actor • Forsyth Central HS student was awarded the Morrell Memorial Music Scholarship West and South will perform one number from their productions at the awards ceremony on Thursday, April 21 from the Cobb Energy Center.

ArtsBridge Foundation, the arts education outreach arm of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, recently announced the nominees for the awards. There were 28 public and private schools from throughout the state nominated in 17 categories.

The awards, which showcase the next generation of Georgia’s musical theatre talent, will be presented at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on April 21.

The Shuler Awards, fashioned after Broadway’s Tony Awards, annually celebrate excellence in high school musical theatre. A team of more than 60 Atlanta-based arts professionals evaluated the productions of 59 participating high schools. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Overall Production, Ensemble, Show Stopper, Leading Actress and Actor, Supporting Actress and Actor, Featured Performer, Direction, Sound, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Technical Execution, Orchestra, Music Direction and Choreography. The winners of the Leading Actress and Leading Actor categories will travel to New York City in June to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, the Jimmy Awards, held at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.

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Drug arrests ► ► Stephen Brent Pitts, 33, of

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marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and wanted person. ►► Hubert Herbert Fisher, 63, of Dawsonville was arrested March 25 on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, expired registration and probation violation. ►► Cortez DeMarco Foote, 31, of Decatur, was arrested March 26 on Parks Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana and seat-belt violation. ► ► Rashad Karreem Williams, 29, of East Point, was arrested Jan. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.

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Sleepy driver arrested for outstanding warrant JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police pulled over an erratic driver March 24, only to find an active warrant out for his arrest.

Around 8 a.m. March 24, Johns Creek police observed a car drifting across multiple lanes, jerking toward oncoming traffic and almost striking the concrete curb. When the driver stopped at a red light, he appeared to

be slumped over asleep. He sat at the light for an “unusual amount of time.”

Police pulled over the man, identified as Perry Willoughby, 30, who said he was heading home after dropping off a friend at work. He went on to say that he had been working late the previous night and had been attempting to put on sunglasses when he had been driving erratically.

A license check showed that Willoughby had an active warrant out from Duluth for failure to appear in a shoplifting case. Additionally, the license had two active suspensions for serious commercial violations and a DUI. Willoughby was arrested and cited with failure to maintain lane and driving with a suspended license.

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Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service.

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