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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Two teenage boys were reportedly arrested March 29 after a slew of armed robberies in Roswell 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 station at 2595 Buford Dam Road at about 9 p.m. Burnette, who is the son of Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnette, is allegedly
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Man takes off with $1,200 in music gear ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man allegedly shoplifted a total of $1,230 worth of guitar accessories from a local music store. The store manager contacted police Jan. 28 about a number of missing items from the store’s inventory. The owner reported that a man, Jordan Petronella, 24, had been caught stealing Jan. 16 from the store. The employees had observed him placing items near the sales counter and then reaching over to place the items in a shopping bag. Petronella was confronted while leaving and forced to return a wireless system worth $500 before returning to his car. The manager identified Petronella through his previous transaction records and watched security videos of those transactions. The manager reported that Petronella allegedly took multiple pieces of equipment, including
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man’s phone was thrown into oncoming traffic March 25 by a driver in a fit of road rage. Police were summoned to Jones Bridge Road by the victim around 10 a.m. The man reported that he had just gotten off Ga. 141 after spilling some coffee. He slowed down to try and clean up the spill. He did not, however, pull over. A white van, which had been behind him for a while, passed by the victim’s Toyota and stopped at a red light at McGinnis Ferry Road and Jones Bridge Road. The driver of the van then approached the victim and proceeded to yell at him for texting while driving. While the victim said he was trying to explain the coffee spill, the man snatched his phone – the victim said he was not sure if the phone was in his hand or lap at the time.
►► Alvin Frank Samples, 40, of Dawsonville, was arrested March 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, failure to maintain lane, and driver to use due care. ►► Donley Gustave, 25, of Somerset Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested March 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Anjelica O. Jefferson, 25, of Seaward View, Milton, was arrested March 18 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Craig Leon Cornwall, 45, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, was arrested March 17 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Douglas Lane Serillo, 60, of Breckenridge Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested March 17 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Hannah Lane Walters, 23, of Rome,
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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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Last-minute bill to give voters chance to vote on transportation improvements By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The stormy battle over a 1 percent Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax was finally settled when all parties agreed to go their own way. The key stumbling block was what if any role would MARTA improvements would play in divvying up the TSPLOST dollars the tax would bring in. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was determined to have a significant portion of it go to MARTA, while here in North Fulton support was sketchy at best. Sandy Springs and Roswell leaned toward MARTA expansion above the Chattahoochee while Alpharetta and Johns Creek saw little value. In the end, a last-minute compromise bill engineered by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, that came down to the 40th and last day of the legislative session let Atlanta step apart from the county TSPLOST vote to get its MARTA funding. Meanwhile the rest of the county will vote in November to accept a TSPLOST that will fund transportation projects submitted by the other cities themselves. The cities other than Atlanta will be voting for a 0.75 percent sales tax. If 60 percent of the Fulton County electorate outside the city of Atlanta agrees, then its TSPLOST will go into effect. Likewise, Atlanta will vote on its projects which will include MARTA as well. The TSPLOST will be in effect for five years. After that time another vote would be required.
Each city will submit a list of the projects it will dedicate TSPLOST to fund. These may or may not include cooperative projects with neighboring cities that are regional in nature, but the Georgia Department of Transportation tends to smile on such cooperative projects. The cities must turn in its lists of TSPLOST projects in 90 days. The Fulton County TSPLOST dollars will be split among the cities on a per capital basis. Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said his city will have completed its projects list by April 30. Bodker estimates the city will realize $82 million over the five-year life of the TSPLOST, which then sunsets. The cities may choose that time to bring another list of projects before the voters for another five-year duration. If at any time the voters turn down the TSPLOST referendum, then the tax goes away. Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves said while the county does not play a direct role in the process, it did have a role in getting the legislation passed at the General Assembly. “There are special problems that face a county like Fulton – it has the capital city which is so much larger than other Georgia cities. Fulton itself has all sorts of nuances – so many cities, its size, the topography and its demographics.” It was good to see a plan was worked out to give the voters the chance to weigh in on needed transpor-
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Fulton TSPLOST at a glance The Fulton County Commission met March 31 with the mayors representing the cities within Fulton, with two exceptions: All cities were represented except Atlanta and College Park. The mayors discussed and agreed unanimously (subject to their respective councils’ approval) to the following framework which will now be brought up in each locality: • Length: Five years • Sales tax amount: 0.75 percent • Distribution method: Per capita to each city • Project management: Each city has the responsibility of its own projects unless agreed to otherwise on a joint project • Project funding: The responsibility of each locality unless agreed to otherwise on a joint project • Public reporting of project status: Fulton County will maintain and update a project status dashboard based on input from individual localities on their particular projects • Financial oversight: Will be reviewed by a citizen committee made up of an appointee by each city and one representing unincorporated Fulton made by the Fulton County Commission • Project list determination: Projects will be submitted by each city in three tiers representing (1.) 85 percent of the expected collections, (2.) 100 percent of the expected collections and (3.) aspirational projects in the case that projects come in under budget or more funds become available.
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New principals named for area schools Formal offer made to new Fulton Schools superintendent NORTH FULTON, Ga. — New principals were recently named to fill leadership vacancies at three North Fulton schools. All three will be in place by mid-April at Alpharetta, Shakerag and Summit Hill elementary schools. Coretta Stewart, Alpharetta Elementary School Formerly an assistant principal at Stonewall Tell Elementary School in south Fulton, Coretta Stewart has worked in Fulton County Schools for nearly 20 years, six of which have been in school leadership and management. She succeeds Adam Maroney, who was selected to open the new Ga. 9 elementary school in Roswell this August. Stewart attended Georgia College and State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She also holds a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Cambridge College, and a specialist degree in educational leadership from Central Michigan University. Christine Lemerond, Shakerag Elementary School Christine Lemerond is the new principal at Shakerag Elementary School in Johns Creek, succeeding former principal Martin Neuhaus, who is now principal of Barnwell Elementary School. Lemerond has spent the past eight years
at Wilson Creek Elementary School, first as a curriculum support teacher and, most recently, as its assistant principal. Before that she taught at Abbotts Hill Elementary School. Lemerond received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Kennesaw State University. She also attended the University of West Georgia, where she earned an educational specialist’s degree in educational leadership. LaToya Gray, Summit Hill Elementary School LaToya Gray has been selected as principal for Summit Hill Elementary School, replacing longtime principal Nancy Murphy, who retired earlier this year after nine years at the school. Gray began her career in elementary education as a speech and language pathologist in Cherokee County Schools, where she also worked in the high school setting. In 2013, she joined Fulton County Schools as an assistant principal at Cambridge High School. Gray earned both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in speech and language pathology from the University of West Georgia. She also earned an educational specialist’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Piedmont College. —Candy Waylock
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careers soon at Brigham Young University in Utah, and both were forever changed by the years they spent in MILTON, Ga. — When Hunter Wynne service to their church. and Tyler Simpson graduated from high “I loved my mission,” said Wynne, school in 2014 — Wynne from Camwho lived and worked in a variety of bridge and Simpson from Milton — they Polish cities – Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz decided to travel for a couple of years and Wroclaw. “It was the best expebefore heading off to college. rience I have had as of yet in my life. Instead of backpacking across Many people asked me why I would give Europe or hitchhiking coast-to-coast, up two years of my life for my church. however, Wynne and Simpson had very My answer was always that I gave two different journeys in mind. As members years to change my life.” of the Milton/Cumming congregation of “My mission was an extremely the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterlife-changing opportunity for me,” day Saints, both young men embraced Simpson said of his time in Argentina, their faith’s strong tradition of missionwhere he lived in Bahia Blanca, Mar del ary service and, shortly after graduatPlata, Viedma, Tandil and Santa Rosa, ing, headed off for two-year stints in among other locations. “I was able to distant countries. learn so much as I dedicated these two Wynne, who just turned 21, was years to blessing the lives of others.” sent to Poland while Simpson, 20, Neither mission, however, was traveled to Argentina. Both served from without quite real and, often, trying February 2014 through February 2016, difficulties. both are planning to begin their college “I learned how to press forward through adversity and how to gain strength in hard times,” Wynne said, citing “constant rejection” as one of the biggest challenges he faced. “We would talk to hundreds of people a day. And few, if any, would respond positively. I think the ratio was 300 to 1. In my mission there were always missionaries talking with therapists about depression.” Wynne said it was also discouraging to make headway in working with individuals, only to be undermined by their families. “For example, someone would meet with us and talk with us. They would be reading the Book of Mormon and loving it. Then their parents would call us and yell at us. Or their spouse would give us the Book of Mormon back. And yell at us.” “A lot of the time it was hard work with a lot of Tyler Simpson, right, spent two years serving his walking and getting doors church in a variety of locations in Argentina. He is slammed in your face by pictured with a friend from Brazil, Elder Eufrasio. people who didn’t want
After graduating from Cambridge High School, Hunter Wynne headed to Poland to serve as a missionary for two years. anything to do with religion,” Simpson recalled. “It was just tough sometimes being rejected by people all day when you are really just trying to help others and help them receive the blessings that God has made available for us.” In addition, there were everyday issues complicating life, notably language struggles. Wynne called the Polish language very complex, though he enjoyed learning it and hopes to use it in the future. After much practice and “messing up talking to people” the first couple of months, Simpson said was able to master Spanish, though other issues would pose different dilemmas. “I was in an area where it was pretty dangerous,” Simpson said, explaining men tried to steal his jacket three times in three weeks. The final attempt was made by a would-be thief with a knife. Fittingly, the world of God saved him — literally. “We hit the knife out of his hand with the Bible and we ran away,” Simpson said. For the most part, however, both Wynne and Simpson were effusive when discussing how much they enjoyed their years of service. “One of my best experiences was watching a young man change his life over the course of a few months,” Wynne said. “He quit smoking and drinking. He started attending church. He read the scriptures every day. He learned how to use prayer to give him strength when he was working and studying.” Simpson said all the obstacles were well worth it to find “those who were needing us in just the right moment. I was blessed with a few of those experiences in my mission, that somebody was going through a tough time in their life and they were waiting and praying for something to bring them up again or some kind of evidence that God even
exists and that’s right when we found them. It’s an amazing feeling.” In addition to the spiritual fulfillment both men received, there were also new, everyday experiences that made them grateful for the conveniences back home. Culinarily, for instance, both were presented with options they had yet to encounter in North Fulton. “I remember a very interesting dish polish people eat at Christmas. It is called sledz. It is pickled herring. Not super tasty. However, I ate it,” Wynne said, noting he did become a big fan of Polish kebabs. “You can buy them from street vendors and little stores. They are delicious. Meat, veggies, and some really good sauce.” Firsts for Simpson included eating armadillo and horse as well as cow heart and intestines. “This time in Argentina made me so much more thankful for all the things I have and that we have in our country,” Simpson said. “We really are so blessed and some people don›t even realize it and take it all for granted. “My mission has changed my life for the better,” Simpson continued. “I now understand what is truly important in life and I know more importantly that God is real and that He is always there watching over every single one of us no matter where we are. I will always be grateful for this life-changing experience.” Wynne was equally emphatic that his missionary work was a true blessing. “My mission was definitely a growing experience for me,” he said. “I learned how to overcome trials and how to rely on God in my weakness. I loved every day of it. Even when I was angry, sad or just tired. Looking back, I lived it. I loved it.”
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Avossa left to take the top job in the Palm Beach County (Florida) School System. Rose is finishing up his third year as the superintendent for Oregon’s third-largest school system – just outside Portland – and will make the move to the Atlanta area with his wife and two children before the school year ends in Beaverton. Rose has indicated his children will attend Fulton schools. Although the Beaverton and Fulton districts share some similarities – both have high concentrations of minority students, top performing schools and students, and an active parent base – Rose acknowledges there will be a learning curve as he makes the cross-country move. He understands there may be cultural anomalies between the Northwest and Southern regions of the country, but says it would be premature to talk of differences. Rose prefers to look at shared goals of both systems. “I expect there will be similarities
due to the nature of our educational goals and aspirations,” said Rose. “I also know that in every state, district and even local school community there are differences and cultural nuances. I will of course have a lot to learn, which is something I am committed to and excited about.” The incoming superintendent spent time in Fulton County during the selection process, meeting with the school board members and touring the community. “Clearly the Fulton Schools’ leadership was aware of the importance of me gaining familiarity with cultural attributes of the area from a professional and personal perspective,” said Rose. Following the announcement of Rose’s selection as the sole finalist, he returned to Fulton County where he met with system cabinet members, community leaders and principals. Rose holds a doctorate in educational leadership and a master’s degree in teacher education from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach. Prior to joining Beaverton, he was superintendent of the Canby (Oregon) School District for three years.
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Young and old rally to preserve historic log cabin By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A group of Alpharetta residents is mounting a drive to raise funds and awareness to relocate and preserve an 80-year-old log cabin built by local teens during the Great Depression. Close to 20 people turned out recently to tell city officials they were willing to help raise funds for the project, but they needed the city’s help finding a suitable location and convincing the Fulton County School District, which owns the cabin, to allow the relocation. Right now, the leading option would be to situate the structure from its current location at the old Milton High School off Milton Avenue to a site at Wills Park just west of the dog park, according to Mike Perry, Parks and Recreation director. But there is no clear consensus on a final site. The Alpharetta Historical Society would like to see the structure moved near the Mansell House on Old Milton Parkway. “There are a lot of ‘ifs’ about (the project),” Mayor David Belle Isle said. “If the building can be moved, and if the funds can be raised, then this is the
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ture saved. The Fulton County School District has already announced plans to convert the old high school into a facility focused on a curriculum of science, technology, engineering and math. Leaving the cabin on site is not
in the plans. “My recommendation would be to give it some further thought, potentially look at some additional sites just to make sure we have done our due diligence,” Perry said. Though no formal bids have been taken, a preliminary estimate floated among the City Council puts the figure at around $200,000 to relocate the cabin. “This is doable, and I think with a combination of public/private partnership, it’s probably doable pretty quick,” Councilman Dan Merkel said. Location aside, public sentiment is strong for the cabin’s survival. Meredith Robinson Moore, a 1999 graduate of Milton High School and a great-cousin of one of the builders, said she thinks there would be overwhelming community support for the project, especially from the younger generation. “Alpharetta’s a special place to a lot of us, and we want to see that real, down-home spirit maintained,” she said. Moore’s sister, Jillian Robinson, also spoke on behalf of preserving the cabin and keeping it near its current location,
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Pick my Brain: Opiates for self-medication — Part 1 Last week in Atlanta President Obama spoke at the National Rx Prescription and Heroin Abuse conference. 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. So, what is the answer? To be continued… Angelo Sambunaris, M.D. is the Founder and Medical Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research and clinical faculty member at Mercer University’s School of Pharmacy. Dr. Sambunaris directed clinical research for Bayer and Solvay Pharmaceuticals and has led more than 200 clinical trials in neuropharmacology. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he also served as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service while completing his fellowship at NIMH. Learn more at www.IAmResearch.org
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TSPLOST: Continued from Page 4 tation improvements, he said. “The unique needs of Atlanta get addressed, while the other cities of Fulton County get to address their pressing needs. It’s a win-win for everybody,” Eaves said. “Everybody now has a clear picture of where they want to go and how to get there.” Bodker called the compromise TSPLOST bill “a positive step forward.” “Any decisions made will ultimately be made by the residents of each city. Our job is to find the worthy projects that the public will support,” Bodker said. “The good projects should get built, and the bad ones should never come forward. “This accelerates getting those good projects done.” It also offers local cities an unprecedented chance to work on regional projects together and also shop for federal or state dollars to defray some of the cost. GDOT has always looked kindly on projects that have broad support locally and that have local skin (money) in the pot. This opportunity comes at a time when the General Assembly is playing catch-up with the GDOT budget to bring more transportation projects to fruition. The mayors met March 30 at Fulton County chambers to begin the discussions on projects and where cities might work together on regional projects. “It is the beginning of transparency You need in the process,” said the chairman. “We see the county’s role as that of mediator and fair arbiter if any disputes arise.”
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WellStar expands footprint across Georgia By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – North Fulton Hospital officially moved under the umbrella of WellStar Health System Friday, joining four other former Tenet Healthcare facilities. 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. Both stressed that WellStar is a not-for-profit business that remains committed to putting patients first and
providing affordable health care. With the acquisition of Tenet Healthcare’s five Georgia-based hospitals and a new partnership with West Georgia Health in LaGrange, WellStar now operates 11 hospitals, making it the largest health system in Georgia and one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the country. “With an expanded footprint, we will leverage best practices to make a difference in the health of our communities by delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place,” said Candice Saunders, president and CEO of WellStar Health Systems. Joining WellStar’s existing five
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Job growth fuels population growth 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-
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. 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. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Adding new lines of business Have you considered adding new lines of business to help you grow revenue in your small business? Are you giving consideration to the pros and cons of doing this? Many small-business owners think that addDICK JONES ing a new line of busiFounder & President Jones Simply Sales ness will help them to increase revenue, and in most cases they are right. Others have found out the hard way that adding additional products and services impacted their business in a negative way. Having multiple product or service lines is a definite plus as it relates to diversifying risk and capitalizing on the established reputation of current products and services. The ability to attract different market segments with new lines of business could generate a lot of incremental revenue for your small business. 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 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 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 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.”
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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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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. Call 770-887-2418 or visit fcmg. sharepoint.com for more info. Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.
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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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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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High School student wins $20,000 scholarship MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School student Agni Kumar has been recently awarded a scholarship for $20,000 by the H&R Block Budget Challenge, a virtual personal finance education program and simulation. Participants are rewarded for successfully budgeting and making financial decisions based on real-world scenarios, including repaying loans, paying bills, and saving for retirement. Kumar was one of 66 national winners in this challenge.
Edward Spurka, principal of Cambridge High School, receives recognition as the Northwest Learning Community Principal of the Year.
Principal of the Year MILTON, Ga. — Fulton County Schools has named Edward Spurka, principal of Cambridge High School, the Northwest Learning Community Principal of the Year. The Northwest Learning Community includes Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton.
CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS RZ15-18 – Consideration to amend the AG-1 (Agricultural) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 2. RZ15-19 – Consideration to amend the R-1 (Single Family Residential) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 3.
Chess teams compete at state championship NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The chess teams from State Bridge Crossing Elementary, Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Roswell North Elementary, Shakerag Elementary and Sweet Apple Elementary competed March 19 at the 2016 Georgia K-8 Team State Championship. This championship included students from public, private and home schooled teams across the state. Both Crabapple Crossing and Roswell North tied 5th in K-3 section, while Shakerag tied 4th in the K-5 section. All five of these elementary schools have Kid Chess programs. The Kid Chess programs aim to teach students sportsmanship, problem solv-
ing, critical thinking, concentration, patience and attention span, along with chess. More information is available at www.kidchess.com. The teams who placed at the 2016 Georgia K-8 Team State Championship include: K-1 (K-1st grade team) State Bridge Crossing Elementary – 8th K-3 (Primary) • Crabapple Crossing Elementary – tied 5th • Roswell North Elementary – tied 5th K-5 (Elementary) • Shakerag Elementary – tied 4th • Sweet Apple Elementary – tied 15th • Roswell North Elementary – tied 21st
Cambridge HS women’s choral ensemble
MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High School’s very own Women’s Choral Ensemble was recently invited to perform for the first statewide Southern Invitational Choral Competition and Festival. The group, one of only 10 choirs invited, traveled to Georgia Southern University to compete, where they were awarded for Best Treble Choir and the overall Grand Prize Best Choir. The choirs were judged by a panel made up of three experienced choral teachers and directors.
RZ15-20 – Consideration to amend the R-2 (Single Family Residential) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 4.
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RZ15-21 – Consideration to amend the R-2A (Single Family Residential) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 5.
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RZ15-23 – Consideration to amend the CUP (Community Unit Plan) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 23 RZ15-24 – Consideration to amend the Rural Milton Overlay for Single Family Type Uses (Sec. 64-1141)
Petition No.: Location: Applicant: Request:
RZ16-02/VC16-01 745 Ebenezer Road Brightwater Homes, LLC To rezone from AG-1 (Agricultural) to CUP (Community Unit Plan) to develop 50 single family homes on 63.57 acres at an overall density of 0.79 units per acre and a concurrent variance to increase the maximum lot coverage from 20 percent to 50 percent for each individual lot (Sec. 64-1141(d)(1)(b)).
Public Hearings:
Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, April 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107E (Council Chambers) Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2500
Discussion regarding Chapter 50, Subdivisions, and create Section 50-162, Rural Design Public Hearings:
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Milton City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107E (Council Chambers) Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2500
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Continued from Page 2 was arrested March 16 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Raja Gopal Reddy Pallaki, 39, of Legacy Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrested March 24 on Haynes Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Deborah Kinney Jones, 62, of Duluth, was arrested March 15 on Parsons Road in Johns Creek for DUI, failure to maintain lane, duty upon striking a fixed object, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and driving an unsafe vehicle. ►► Brandon Lane Little, 30, of Piney Ridge Walk, Johns Creek, was arrested March 15 on Alvin Road in Johns Creek for DUI.
DRUG arrests ►► Rashad Karreem Williams, 29, of
East Point, was arrested Jan. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana.
Atlanta, was arrested Jan. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Karl Huggins, 24, of Summit Crossing Way, Cumming, was arrested March 17 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Mikail I. Jefferson, 24, of Lawrenceville, was arrested March 15 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, suspended license and expired tag. ►► Judy Lynn Francisco, 41, of Atlanta, was arrested March 15 on Rock Mill Road in Alpharetta for possession of a scheduled I controlled substance. ►► Charles Wells, 25, of McComb, Mississippi, was arrested March 21 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Lucy Rayberg, 29, of Cotton Court, Johns Creek, was arrested March 20 on Cotton Court in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► Darius Edward Bass, 26, of Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested March 22 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for possession of marijuana and brake light violation.
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 The man then threw the stolen cell phone toward the northbound lanes and stated, “You got what you deserved.” The victim was able to snap a few photos of the white van before the phone was taken from him. Police were able to access these photos and identify the owner of the van from the license plate. The investigation is ongoing.
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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Police stop yields felon with stolen gun ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta police investigation of a damaged rental car led to the arrest of a convicted felon March 26 when he was found in possession of a stolen firearm. Police were patrolling near a local gas station when they noticed a heavily damaged vehicle pull into the lot. The entire rear bumper was missing and parts of the passenger side were pushed in at an angle. A license plate check revealed the car was a rental. The three occupants of the vehicle said the car had been struck by an unknown vehicle at a hotel parking lot, but they didn’t file a police report or notify the rental service. Instead, they drove to the gas station for snacks. They further explained that they were from Mississippi and were visiting family. Hotel management was unaware of any accident. A woman passenger said she was the renter of the car and that her boyfriend was the driver. The rental service, once contacted, said she was approved to have the vehicle. Police found a handgun in the front passenger seat loaded with 17 bullets. The gun turned out to be reported stolen in Mississippi. One passenger, Nicholson Daniel, 32, said the gun was his and that he was a convicted felon. A check confirmed that he had been previously arrested on felony drug charges with intent to distribute in 2006. Daniel stated that he knew he wasn’t allowed to possess firearms. Daniel was placed under arrest for possession of stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Cabin: Continued from Page 12 where it could be juxtaposed against the new development in downtown. “We have to respect the fact that there was a society that lived here before us,” Robinson said, “and I think we have to do our best to preserve that.” One of the more impassioned pleas came from Alpharetta Historical Soci-
ety President Connie Mashburn, who stressed that while the merits of preserving the cabin are obvious, it is just as important to preserve the memory of those who helped build it. “Most of them were 14 to 19 when they actually built it,” he said. “They call these guys ‘The Greatest Generation.’ They made it through the Great Depression. Some of them made it through World War II. They have added so much to our country.” Mashburn listed a few.
Melford Paris, a bomber pilot in WWII, was shot down over Italy and held prisoner for more than two years. He went on to fly for a major airline. Herman Gunter, another builder, was one of the many who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He made it as far as Saint-Lo, about 15 miles outside, and was killed by a sniper,” Mashburn said. George Jones also pitched into the construction several years before serving in the South Pacific as a Marine
Corps captain. Gene Thomas, who lived just off Milton Avenue, was another who participated in the Normandy invasion, Mashburn said. “He had 107 men in his unit. Eight survived,” Mashburn said. “It’s not just these people, there are more whose names I won’t mention,” Mashburn continued. “But there’s the cabin, and it’s great, but the people who built it served their country and deserve some credit, too.”
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NEW LISTING
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Six Hills: 800 Owens Lake 5bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 1.6 acre lake lot • guest bd on main • 4 car garage • fin basement FMLS #5660000 • $1,390,000
Marseille: 4005 Martel Drive 5bd • 4ba • built in 2013 • guest bedroom on main • Carrara marble, hardwoods, large flat yard FMLS#5647214 • $474,000
Highland Manor: 16054 Inverness Trail 7 bd • 5 ba • 1 half ba • master up w/ fireplace • full finished basement • level backyard • swim/ tennis community • short sale opportunity FMLS #5656756 • $700,000
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Blackberry Ridge: Lot 26 / Lot 30 1.5+ acre lots in established neighborhood • Alpharetta address / Cherokee County • gated • FMLS#5650216 & FMLS#5650221 • $225,000 per lot
The Manor Golf & CC: 3077 Watsons Bend 5 bd • 4 ba • modern gourmet kitchen design • finished basement • 1+ acre, golf course lot FMLS #5633742 • $1,450,000
Laurel Grove: 15390 Laurel Grove Drive 6 bd • 4.5 ba • master on main finished basement • fenced backyard FMLS #5663917 • $535,000
1.5+ ACRE LOT Lake @ North Valley: 2005 Long Hollow Lane 6 bd • 4.5 ba • master on main • finished terrace level • backyard water feature FMLS #5643008 • $1,279,000
SOLD The Manor Golf & CC: 3037 Watsons Bend
5 bd • 5.5 ba • guest suite on main • modern gourmet kitchen design • 1+ acre, golf course lot • FMLS #5633733 • $1,350,000
FURNISHED MODEL Blackberry Ridge: 124 Townsend Pass 5 bd • 4.5 ba • fireside master up outdoor living space • Alpharetta address FMLS #5656034 • $829,900
Laura Falk
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NEW CONSTRUCTION Six Hills: 870 Owens Lake Road 5bd • 5.5ba • 10 Acre lake lot w/ gated entry • master on main • Milton HS district • home to be built • FMLS #5600721 • $2,479,000
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The Legends of Settendown Creek: 8320 Jacobs Ridge Lane • 6 bd • 5 ba • 2+ acre estate lot • guest bedroom on main • fin basement w/ full kitchen • FMLS# 5637735 • $515,000
16065 Henderson Road • 4 bd • 2.5b a • master up • bathrooms recently renovated • large barn/ workshop • 1+ acre lot • fenced yard • $425,000
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