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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Five people were arrested April 5 after reportedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a chase from Lake Lanier to Sandy Springs. The five were charged with multiple burglaries, entering autos and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The five arrested are: Cartavious Jerard Bradley, 23, from Atlanta: Attempted burglary, theft by receiving - stolen vehicle, obstruction, possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime, felony fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, speeding failure to maintain lane Edward Carlos Brown, Jr., 25, from Atlanta: Attempted burglary, obstruction, theft by receiving – stolen vehicle, possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime Derrick Tremaine Perry, Jr., 17, from Atlanta: Attempted burglary, theft by receiving – stolen vehicle, obstruction of a criminal investigation, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, hold for another jurisdiction Jalen Bichette Jones, 21, from

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Atlanta: Attempted burglary, theft by receiving – stolen vehicle, possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime, obstruction. He also has two holds from Fulton and Douglas Counties for various charges.

Jhonae Lexus Cisneros-Hampton, 17, from Atlanta: Attempted burglary, theft by receiving – stolen vehicle, possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime, obstruction The five suspects reportedly stole a car in Atlanta, drove to Dawson County and burglarized a gas station stealing cash and lottery tickets. From there, they reportedly broke into a Forsyth County convenience store.

After the burglaries were reported, Cumming Police responded to a call from the public that a car matching

the description of the getaway car was spotted near Bald Ridge Marina Road at Lake Lanier. When a Cumming Police officer encountered the vehicle, the suspects fled. From there, a pursuit ensued onto Ga. 400 with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office ending the chase using a pursuit intervention technique maneuver on I-285 near Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. The suspects fled on foot, but were quickly apprehended.

All five are now in the Forsyth County Jail.

Multiple agencies assisted in the arrests, including the Sheriff’s Office, Cumming Police Department, Sandy Springs Police, Alpharetta Police Department and Georgia State Patrol.

Video of the chase can be seen at facebook.com/ForsythCountySO.

him, but he wouldn’t comply and he shoved the deputies away from him.

Deputies tried to get him to the ground to restrain him, but he kept pushing back. A deputy had to use his Taser three times on the man because he kept fighting back. After he was restrained in handcuffs, one deputy found he had suffered a bite on his right bicep.

A broken methamphetamine pipe was found in the man’s back pocket.

Additionally, methamphetamine was found in the car, along with scales, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

He was arrested for simple battery against an officer, possession of methamphetamine, drug-related objects, driving under the influence, obstruction of law enforcement officers and driving while license suspended.

trailer that contained the collectible rocks, fossils, minerals, gemstones and other antique items. He said he last saw this trailer a month earlier, but a co-vendor saw it a few days prior. The lock was found on the ground and cut.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 24-yearold Dawsonville man was arrested recently after he fought back with deputies and bit one while they were putting handcuffs on him.

Initially, the man was pulled over for traffic infractions including driving at least 10 miles under the speed limit and weaving. When his name was run in the database, deputies found his license was suspended.

Deputies noticed the man was “displaying traits of anger” including raising his voice, starting to move more frequently and clinching his fists.

It was believed the man was going to either attempt to fight them or flee because of his actions.

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$10K rock collection stolen from parking lot FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An unknown thief stole a rock collection valued at $10,000 from an antiques market parking lot.

The owner said someone came to the parking lot and stole his cargo

Forklift used to burglarize local construction site FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A forklift was recently used to burglarize the same construction site it was stored it.

The construction manager said someone had broken into the site by utilizing the forklift that was left on the property. Deputies could see damage to one of the roll-up doors that was consistent with forced entry. Three door locks were also altered so the doors would not secure.

A number of boxes were taken from the site, but the manager wasn’t sure what was taken.

A regional manager came to the site and had a detailed list of what was missing which totaled about $5,000 worth of tools and an $8,000 tire changing machine.

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City Council accepts bookings for Playhouse in effort to trim losses

By EMILY WILBUR news@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming city officials are looking into digging out of nearly $2 million in debt compiled over the past 13 years at the city-owned Cumming Playhouse.

At an April 3 workshop, Mayor Troy Brumbalow said the theater venue has lost almost $2 million since 2005 and reported a loss of nearly $190,000 in 2017.

The City Council has agreed to rent the facility for a June 10-17 production of “Grease” by the Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts. The agreement, proposed before the City Council at a previous workshop, was made by the Academy’s founder and director, Leigh Ann Cannady.

The agreement allows the Academy to showcase the musical for a 50 percent split on ticket sales with the Playhouse, rather than the weekly rental rate at $1,800. In the past, the Playhouse was typically rented out for $1,500 a night or a 50 percent share on ticket sales.

“For years, we haven’t done anything other than a 50-50 share, but BRUMBALOW we didn’t expect anybody to want to rent it for a week,” said Linda Heard, director of the Cumming Playhouse.

Additionally, the council moved forward with plans to rent the Brannon-Heard House to the Sawnee Association of the Arts for a monthly cost of $1,000 for art exhibitions and classes.

As part of the deal, the organization also volunteered to participate in civic activity around the city.

Proposals for a leasing agreement are set for the April 17 meeting.

This year, the Brannon-Heard House has been used for events such as weddings and showers.

In other city workshop business, the council agreed to move forward on the wall extension project at the Cumming Fairgrounds. The project includes adding to the 50-foot wide wall currently on the property and extending it to 400 feet in width, at 12 to 15 feet in height. Costs for the extension are set at $230,000, with an additional $75,000 for the placement of asphalt at the bottom of the slope at the fairgrounds.

“If we’re going to do it, we may as well do it right,” Brumbalow said.

Commission broadens focus on economic development

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Forsyth County is expanding its efforts to beef up economic development opportunities to attract more businesses.

The Board of Commissioners approved an economic development ordinance April 5 which allows County Manager Eric Johnson to seek out and promote economic development opportunities in the county. The ordinance also allows for certain inducements to be provided and for certain contracts to be prepared and approved by Johnson.

All offers must to be ratified before the commission.

“This is consistent with our strategy to promote economic development and change the tax base to more nonresidential,” Johnson said.

To ensure the community won’t be blindsided by last minute changes, Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said she wants to see all the inducements the county is offering at the front end, before the commission considers zoning changes.

Mills referenced a case in which a Kroger store announced plans to open a store in the county, then later sought

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an abatement on property taxes. Part of the issue, she said, was a second phase of the project the commission didn’t know at the time they moved forward.

“That was my main reason for being against it,” Mills said. “It does affect the way you look at it if you know they’re going to abate six months later. It’s fair to all involved to have that knowledge up front. I don’t know how the board feels about it. You all might not want to know.”

Commissioner Laura Semanson said if someone were to be eligible for a tax abatement, it should be discussed upfront.

“It’ll make us a more nimble, compatible organization to bring us through the process and not get bogged down early,” Semanson said. “I think (the ordinance) is a good thing.”

Typically in tax abatements, the board of assessors has to weigh in before a final say to make sure it complies with the law.

Vice President of Economic Development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Robert Long said the business has already acquired the land and made the commitment.

“They’ve already made the decision,” Long said. “As a general rule of thumb, they should come to us early in the process if they want to talk about incentives.”

He said he’ll talk to Johnson to see if they can come up with a strategy to incorporate the abatement procedure in the policy.

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“There may be a separation time coming to the board to talk about zoning and then coming to ask about incentives,” Long said. “We can talk amongst ourselves to see if we can come up with a solution.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON Kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Since 1997, Tracy Helms has enjoyed working at the Cumming Fairgrounds as the events coordinator. But starting this month, Helms takes over as administrator following the retirement of David Horton.

“Initially the Fairgrounds were under the direction of the Recreation and Parks department,” Helms said.

“In 1998, it became its own department and Dave took over. I’ve worked with Dave ever since.”

Helms said he is excited to become the next administrator.

“It is an honor for the mayor, City Council and city administrator to have the confidence in me to do the job,” he said. “I look forward to the challenge. I enjoy working with people. When people come to the Fairgrounds, they’re looking to have a good time. It’s our responsibility to do whatever we can to make them enjoy their experience regardless of what event it is. That can be challenging at times, but it’s something we look forward to.”

When he first started, Helms said they only had the Cumming Country Fair and Festival and a Fourth of July event on the calendar.

“We’ve added a lot of events through the years,” Helms said. “We are continuing to add events. The property has grown. We have capital improvements with the buildings, the arena, exhibit

hall and campgrounds have all grown.

We’ve been very blessed to be able to continue to grow from where we first started.”

A new event, Fridays at the Fairgrounds, will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the third Friday of the month starting April 20 and running through August. There will food trucks, live music, beer and wine, classic cars, modified Jeeps, hot air balloon rides and inflatables. Admission is $5 for people 13-years-old and up, and free for anyone younger.

“This is a great way for the city to give back to the people,” Helms said.

“People enjoy doing extracurricular things. We have the perfect facility, whether it’s the Fair, Fourth of July or a rodeo. The Fairgrounds are central in the county. Everyone knows where it is.

People are going to go do things, so why not come here.”

Fairgrounds staff member Donna Cruse will fill Helm’s old position as events coordinator, and Michael Bennett becomes assistant events coordinator.

At a March 6 work session, the City Council approved funding a study to look at the possibility of expanding the Fairgrounds arena on the Tolbert Street side to provide more seating, potentially more bleachers and a permanent stage to accommodate high school graduations. Funding for these projects, if approved, could come from the special purpose local option sales tax.

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The screening is free, but registration is required. Call 404-851-6550 to secure your spot and schedule an appointment.

Volunteers needed for Lake Lanier Basin Advisory Council FORYSTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District is seeking interested residents from Forsyth County to serve on one of the six councils in the 15-county region that help develop and implement water resources plans for the region. The councils provide valuable input into the Metro Water District’s planning process and related implementation activities by representing the wide variety of stakeholders that rely on the region’s water resources.

The Metro Water District encourages interested citizens to apply, as well as people who represent recreation, civic, development, urban agriculture, media, academic, natural gas and power interests.

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Councils hold regular quarterly meetings, but may also hold special meetings as needed to provide input on Metro Water District activities and actions.

The application for Basin Advisory Council membership is available on the Metro Water District’s website, northgeorgiawater.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is April 30.

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Big Creek Elementary cafeteria manager enjoys fun food

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For years, Big Creek Elementary School Cafeteria Manager Shelly Gerstner worked in a flavor lab concocting new recipes and trying out tastes.

But about six years ago, she left that behind to move on to school food nutrition working at multiple cafeterias in Forsyth County. The schedule suited her lifestyle as a mother of two children.

“It was something to do, but it was fun,” Gerstner said. “Tastes are always changing and different.

It was fun working in the food lab because it wasn’t always cakes or cookies, but we looked into ice cream or flavored coffee and the different fads.”

Now she loves getting to work with the kids.

“It’s rewarding,” she said. “When I see a kid coming through the line who isn’t having a good day, I try to cheer them up and smile. I like to give them a relaxed atmosphere. I didn’t have any problems transitioning from the corporate world because I like to have fun with the kids and see their excitement.”

Daily duties keep Gerstner on her toes.

“Working in the kitchen you wouldn’t think is fun,” she said. “I thought, ‘I can handle that.’ But depending on your school, it’s fast paced, especially when serving time comes and you have to keep everything filled. But I have a great group of ladies who work with me and give lots of support.”

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Big Creek Elementary School Cafeteria Manager Shelly Gerstner uses her history of working in the research and development department of a flavor lab to make school lunch fun for students. menus interesting by following the Harvest of the Month, which is part of the Georgia Farm to School

program.

“We feature different fruits and vegetables every month like kale and lettuce,” Gerstner said. “We put a little kale in our salads. This month is cabbage so I try to put up fun facts and decorate. Last month was spinach, so I handed out smoothies to the kids who wanted to taste it so they know maybe spinach doesn’t sound good but mix it with a fruit and you can’t taste it. It’s a great way to get your nutrients in.”

She has to follow guidelines, but she still enjoys the challenge of getting the students to experiment with their palates.

“It’s important they at least try something,” she said. “Some still won’t, even though they get encouragement. But I ask them to try it or a bite just one time and if they don’t like it they don’t have to eat it.

It’s important for everyone to broaden their horizons.

You never know. You may like it.”

There is a wide variety of backgrounds and ethnicities at the school, so Gerstner tries to get input from parents to try to broaden the selections. She met with a group of moms who are Indian and put two dishes on the rotating menu.

“They came in with a couple of recipes, and we were able to tweak them to where they are under the nutrition guidelines we have to go by,” Gerstner said.

“I try to serve those recipes a couple times a month.

It’s important to reach out to them since we have a large Indian population here. It has helped my participation count increase. It gives a lot of the other kids to taste an Indian dish, too, they haven’t had.”

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CanCare schedules volunteer training JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — “Cancer can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be lonely.”

Kay Royal, program services coordinator of the Atlanta chapter of CanCare was quoting a premise of the national cancer organization that supports cancer patients and their caregivers through a network of volunteers. The volunteers are cancer survivors or caregivers of cancer patients who provide emotional support and hope to current patients and their caregivers.

“CanCare’s single focus is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families,” Royal said.

“When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it can be devastating. The best support can often come from someone who has already been there.

Our volunteers have either survived cancer or have been personal caregivers to cancer patients. And they want to help others.”

CanCare was founded in 1990 in Houston. The Atlanta chapter was organized through Royal’s efforts in 2012, with home base at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. She and her family moved here from Houston where she

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The local chapter has grown to 17 congregations with more than 100 volunteers.

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Golf tournament, banquet to raise money for organ donation FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Swing Easy Hit Hard Foundation will hold its eighth annual Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner Banquet on April 19 at the Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Drive. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation.

Local resident and liver transplant recipient, Kirk Franz helped create the Swing Easy Hit Hard Foundation, a registered 501c3fundraising organization whose mission is to increase organ donation awareness and to provide support for patients and families affected by organ donation and transplantation.

In 2010, Franz received a life-saving liver transplant after being diagnosed with a rare liver disease and bile duct cancer. Due to the cancer diagnosed in his liver, he was on the organ wait list for less than a week.

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They hail from the metro Atlanta area as well as from North and South Carolina and are also members of the Korean-Vietnam Veterans Association of the USA. They became interested in associate membership in the Cumming VVA Chapter after former President

Gary Ely made a presentation at their national meeting last fall.

South Korea was one of only four nations to send combat troops to fight the Communist insurgency in Southeast Asia, and during the war committed over 320,000 troops. Of those, 50,099 soldiers and marines were killed in combat.

“We are proud to have these brave South Korean veterans as part of our organization, and especially pleased that so many were able to visit with us from as far away as North Carolina,” said Chapter President Gary Goyette.

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Farmers market has grown into Alpharetta’s rite of spring Popular event begins with Saturday launch

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Preparations are underway for one of Alpharetta’s biggest draws of the year.

The 13th annual Alpharetta Farmers Market kicks off Saturday with a list of some 70 vendors lining Old Canton Street downtown.

The market opens runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the venue is shut off from traffic to accommodate pedestrians.

Mayor Donald Mitchell will officiate for the formal opening ceremony.

John Ray, president of the Alpharetta Business Association which sponsors the event, said this year’s farmers market has added a revamped website that allows approved vendors to upload photos and information about the food they will have on hand.

The site also allows visitors to scroll through the offerings by food, recipes and vendors.

“Vendors are always looking for good farmers markets that draw a crowd, and they like the fact that we’re doing a better job of promoting them,” Ray said.

Each weekend, the market has drawn crowds in the thousands, Ray said, and it has become a mainstay on the city’s calendar of events. The business association launched the farmers market in 2006 as a way to draw

visitors to downtown, and its popularity has grown steadily.

“When we started it was about trying to bring business to downtown Alpharetta – to help with downtown business flow,” Ray said. “Getting people downtown is less of an issue now than it was 13 years ago, but what is an issue is maintaining that hometown feel that we want to have as we grow.

It’s just one of those things that makes Alpharetta a great place to live … and it draws people from outside to come in and spend their money.”

Farmers Market Manager Carol Anderson-Wood said the updated website will help vendors and customers alike.

“As an award-winning market, we wanted to make sure we had a stream-

lined system for our customers and the vendors, so we can focus on continuing our tradition of providing amazing produce and local products every week,” Anderson-Wood said.

One of the returning vendors is Southern Baked Pie Company, which joined the Market in 2017 after opening their brick and mortar location the year before.

“Joining the Alpharetta Farmers Market was one of the best things we did last year,” said Schrei Michael, Alpharetta store manager. “We received such great exposure at the market!

Customers that may not have made it to our store are now customers for life.

Even after the market closed for the season, we experienced strong sales through the winter months.”

Juncture apartment property sold in record transaction

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Commercial real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Juncture, a 560-unit apartment property in Alpharetta.

The firm did not disclose the amount of the transaction but did say it sets a record price for the highest garden-style, suburban sale in metro Atlanta. Reporting firm Costar set the price at $141 million.

Chris Spain, Robert Stickel, Travis Presnell and Alex Brown represented the seller, JLB Partners, in the transaction. Nashville-based Carter-Haston Real Estate Services acquired the property.

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“Many investors are turning to the suburbs as they are seeking higher yields in supply constrained submarkets,” Presnell said. “Rent growth in the suburbs has remained higher than the core submarkets in Atlanta due to the lack of new apartment development. Also, investors are looking for pre-stabilized assets such as Juncture to capture higher stabilized yields.”

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Mass transit takes giant step with the ‘ATL’ After returning from cities like Chicago and New York, people always ask me, “Why can’t we build a rail system like they have up there?”

The answer is simple: It’s inGEOFF SMITH sanely expensive.

Assurance Financial, Depending on gsmith@lendtheway.com who you talk to, expanding MARTA’s rail line costs somewhere between $150 million and $350 million a mile. And that’s not easy for MARTA to raise, considering the only funding it gets, other than through ridership fees, is mostly from sales taxes in Fulton, Dekalb and Clayton counties. To make any real progress toward expansion, the agency either needs to expand its presence to more metro counties or start receiving more capital subsidies from the state.

This session under the Gold Dome, it got both.

State Sen. Brandon Beach has been working doggedly for years to try to bring together all counties in the metro area in the name of mass transit. Beach once made a video showing how it took him almost a full day to travel from Cobb, through Fulton and Dekalb, to Gwinnett County using all the various transit options. His hard work paid off with the passage of a bill in the House and Senate that will bring together 13 metro counties and the various transit systems under one umbrella to be branded as “the ATL.” The bill would put all county leaders at the same table and give them the option to bring to a vote an increase in sales tax to fund transit expansion.

This is a huge infusion of potential capital fundraising going from three counties to 13 – two of which are Cobb and Gwinnett, although it is unclear about the commitment of Cobb.

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take hold in 2023, so don’t expect to see any major expansions any time soon. But it does allow our planning agencies to start thinking bigger in their planning of where to expand.

It appears that the expansion of any heavy rail line farther north up Ga. 400 is however off the table.

Fulton County helped facilitate a study that culminated in all the North Fulton mayors coming to the table to weigh options for future expansion of public transit.

Many thought expansion of the rail line to Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell was likely. But according to an article by Patrick Fox here at the Herald, Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann said there was only unanimous consent to go with a proposal that would add bus rapid transit service along Ga. 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road, and arterial rapid transit along Old Milton Parkway, Medlock Bridge Road and Roswell Road.

Those civic leaders inside the perimeter seem to be more receptive to rail expansion, especially since rail

stations have become desired locations for corporate headquarters. Just recently State Farm and Mercedes-Benz settled on sites for new regional headquarters largely because of their close proximity to a MARTA station. Other large development projects have begun next to and around other stations throughout the city.

In addition to Beach’s bill in the Senate, Gov. Nathan Deal allocated more than $100 million in his budget this year to go toward transit expansion.

It may not equate to a mile’s worth of heavy rail expansion, but it is a good sign that the state is focused on improving the metro area’s traffic problem.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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Planet Fitness opens in Roswell Business name: Planet Fitness About: Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing operators of fitness centers in the U.S. Planet Fitness prides itself on providing high-quality experience at an exceptional value and being home of the “Judgement Free Zone,” where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment.

Opened: Nov. 16, 2017 Address: 10790 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, Ga. 30076 Phone: 770-993-4817 Website: planetfitness.com

Alpharetta welcomes MiniMe Factory Business name: MiniMe Factory Owners: Reza Gian Nourali About: Using 3D image capturing technology and 3D full color printing, customers can create exact duplications of themselves, loved ones or pets; a MiniMe figurine that ranges anywhere from 3 to 14 inches in size.

Opened: Dec. 1, 2017 Address: 5530 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Ga. 30004 Phone: 770-797-5020 Website: www.minimefactory.com

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ARTAROUND 2018 OPENING CELEBRATION

Join the Roswell Arts Fund to celebrate the 10 new ArtAround sculptures throughout the city’s parks. There will be live music, food trucks, free mini-tours, face painting, games, crafts, giveaways and more. Join the fun Saturday, April 14 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road in Roswell. For more information, visit roswellartsfund.org.

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EVENTS: 2018 PLANT SALE What: The annual Forsyth County Master Gardener Plant Sale offers a wide variety of southern plants and garden accents. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice.

When: April 13-14 Where: The Barn at Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net FORSYTH SENIOR EXPO What: Free admission to the event with vendors from home care, senior living, legal services and more. Free health screenings, prizes and refreshments.

When: Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: forsythco.com OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com FEEL BEAUTIFUL TODAY FASHION SHOW What: Feel Beautiful Today, providing arts in health programs to cancer patients and survivors at 15 local hospitals, will host a day of hope and fashion.

When: Wednesday, April 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets are $40, with proceeds benefiting FBT More info and tickets: feelbeautifultoday.org GARDENING WORKSHOP: GROWING HERBS AND VEGETABLES What: Ocee Library presents a springtime gardening workshop with master gardener Mickey Gazaway. Learn how to grow delicious and nutritious herbs and veggies in your own garden.

When: Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

ESTABLISHING AND GROWING PERENNIALS What: Master Gardeners explain how to successfully create and manage your perennial garden When: Tuesday, April 17, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info and registration: nfmg.net ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL What: Celebrate the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas.

Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, comedy night and more.

When: Through April 30 Where: Multiple locations across Roswell More info: roswellazaleafestival.com ATLANTA BIRD FEST What: The event will feature exclusive, birdcentered field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers.

When: April 14-May 20 Where: Multiple locations More info: atlantaaudubon.org/atlanta-bird-fest GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

OUTDOOR FITNESS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA What: Free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, April 14, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com RUN THE RIVER 5K/10K What: Enjoy a scenic run/walk along the Chattahoochee River. Proceeds will go to HomeStretch’s to help homeless families.

Registration includes a fee t-shirt.

When: Saturday, April 14, 7-11 a.m.

Where: St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell More info and registration: active.com

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JOHNS CREEK’S FINEST 5K What: This 5K race benefiting Special Olympics Georgia is a dog, stroller, wheel chair and walker friendly event. It is a Peachtree Qualifier.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m.

Where: Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek More info: johnscreeksfinest5k.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL What: The annual festival returns once more to Historic Canton Street in Roswell. Enjoy live bands, food trucks, kids’ games, face painting and balloons. Free regular trolley service.

When: Thursday, April 19, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com 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 will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE JUNGLE BOOK”

What: This new adaptation finds a child lost in the Indian jungle, where he is adopted by Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the Panther.

When: Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m. Additional performances April 21 and 28.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org BATTLEFIELD COLLECTIVE What: Battlefield Collective combines the talents of Stephanie Caron and Evan Hart to create a blend of bluegrass, Americana, roots and rockabilly. The free concert is part of the Azalea Festival.

When: Sunday, April 15, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com ATLANTA FLUTE ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT What: The ensemble will play a variety of melodies to relax and inspire in a free spring concert.

When: Wednesday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

“BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY” What: “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be The Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on the “The Day The Music died.”

When: Shows April 12-29 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org SPOTLIGHT ART: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY What: The society, with over 400 members, will participate in the annual Heritage Days, celebrating everyday life experiences in Roswell.

When: April 2-May 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: MOVE IT TO IMPROVE IT What: This class is designed for individuals who are active with a limited amount of mobility and looking for a low impact fitness option.

When: Friday, April 13, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org ADULT ASTRONOMY CLUB What: Phil Danneman with the Atlanta Astronomy Club will discuss monthly topics related to astronomy.

When: Saturday, April 14, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org AP WORLD HISTORY PRACTICE EXAM What: Students will need to schedule a three hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404613-4402 MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 THE WORLD OF TURKISH COOKING What: In a partnership with Alpharetta’s Istanbul Culture Center, representatives will share and demonstrate traditional Turkish recipes. Samples will be provided.

When: Saturday, April 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org EARTH DAY What: Celebrate the planet with Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” with a recycling relay game and a seed-bomb activity. Ages 5-11.

When: Saturday, April 14, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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Nutrition: Continued from Page 19 importance of eating several servings a day in a range of colors. MyPlate for Older Adults also recommends using herbs and spices instead of salt to season food. Cutting back on salt can have big health benefits—especially for older adults, who are at risk of hypertension.

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Acne – how can a dermatologist help?

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and MOHS Surgery of Atlanta If you have a dramatic teenager in your household, the smallest blemish might seem like a medical emergency.

But a single clogged pore does not usually warrant medicalizing a situation.

When should someone see a dermatologist?

If acne is bad enough to be causing scars, then it is worth a trip to a dermatologist. It is no surprise that large nodules and cysts can result in pock marks. However, scarring acne can also result from relatively shallow whiteheads (pustules) or from deeper inflammatory red bumps. Dermatologists classify scars into different types such as rolling, boxcar, or ice pick scars, and we recommend different treatments for each. If acne seems to be healing with scars, then it is time to seek some help – and quickly. It is much easier to prevent acne with safe and effective medications in the dermatologist’s pharmacopeia than it is to address and improve scars after they are already long-present and established. For anyone concerned with their life-long appearance, scarring acne should be thought of as a medical emergency.

What about over-the-counter (OTC) remedies? Are they just as good? Most OTC acne treatments use exfoliating and cleansing mild acids such as salicyclic acid or chemicals that decrease oil production, kill bacteria and cleanse pores such as benzoyl peroxide. Recently, a cousin of vitamin A called adapalene became available over the counter. It is a “retinoid” that decreases oil production and helps with most shallow acne. All of these medications are often an excellent starting point for acne that appears mild, shallow and non-scarring. But each has its idiosyncrasies and caveats. For example, retinoids can be very drying, and if someone does not ease into them and avoid lips and creases then the skin can easily become too dry and irritated. Even for mild acne, your dermatologist will likely be able to provide tips and tricks that will improve your success with over the counter options.

For moderately severe acne, courses of oral or topical antibiotics and prescription-strength retinoids such as tretinoin or tazarotene are often necessary

to improve one’s skin and prevent scarring.

These medications improve your skin as long as you use them, but acne will come back unless you grow out of it on your own. For this reason, acne treatments often DR. TAYLOR become part of one’s daily regimen like brushing your teeth until, typically in late teenage years or early 20s, you grow out of your acne.

Some female patients have acne that is worse around the time of their menstrual cycle or particularly affects the jawline and chin. This acne often responds well to medications that block androgens (male hormones such as testosterone). This can be achieved either with certain oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) or anti-androgen blood pressure medications like spironolactone.

For very severe or stubborn acne, there is isotretinoin – commonly known by one of its brand names – Accutane.

Isotretinoin is the only true “cure” for acne that dermatologists typically use.

Isotretinoin can permanently change an individual’s skin and stop their tendency to develop acne. In fact, a 6-month course of isotretinoin can give someone a 75% chance or higher of never having significant acne again.

In addition, there are certain creative ways that dermatologists manage acne or its aftermath.

For the bride getting married in a few days who develops the worst possible bump at the most inconvenient time, a small steroid injection can sometimes save the day. For the patient who wishes to avoid medication, certain light therapies offered by dermatologists can provide a few months of clearance but often need to be periodically repeated. For the patient with acne scars but no more acne, fillers, microneedling, chemical or laser peels, subcision and even excision can dramatically reverse acne’s effects.

If you or a loved one is scarring, suffering with acne or even looking for a few tips and tricks, consider seeing a board-certified dermatologist. Our expertise really can make a difference. We hope you enjoyed this bird’s eye view of acne. Please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta for your skin care needs.

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It was just a couple years ago that I was on a binge reading about “memory” and especially how to retain it! I guess it didn’t work very well.

Anyway, I just read “Loneliness” by John Cacioppo and William Patrick.

The book was non-fiction and focused on why we humans get lonely or depressed, and the authors reviewed a number of approaches to overcoming those conditions. I read it because I am on a binge reading about the impact of social media, technology and the effect our general pace of life has on our sanity. We seem to be disconnecting and disengaging with too much of life. The impact of that disconnect takes many forms, including but not limited to, isolation, suicide, depression and addiction. That is, we’re not doing well with this and I want to know more about it.

The book and the read is similar to Malcolm Gladwell’s books (“Tipping Point,” “Blink,” “Outliers,” etc.).

You get a dumbed-down but usually interesting and readable overview of a complex subject that often has a direct impact on your life, your decisions

The book and the read is similar to Malcolm Gladwell’s books (“Tipping Point,” “Blink,” “Outliers,” etc.). You get a dumbed-down but usually interesting and readable overview of a complex subject that often has a direct impact on your life, your decisions and how you process life in general.

and how you process life in general.

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Here are some of my takeaways from “Loneliness:” • In the end, most if not all, of our behavior is a response to our evolutionary instinct for survival. For thousands of years humans have always found safety in their tribes – in groups.

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• Stress undermines our capacity to make sound decisions – to process information. Some of us, in the extreme, respond by buying assault rifles and killing as many people as we can.

• When we’re outside the group, isolated to one degree or another, we are susceptible to manipulation by others, which is part of the reason cults and extremist groups are able to successfully recruit members. People desperately need the support, the feeling of security and interaction provided by membership in a group or groups.

• To study and understand behavior or a condition such as loneliness, you need to be able to measure or quantify it some way. Cacioppo and Patrick reference and reprint (with permission) the “UCLA Loneliness Scale” which is a simple 20-question test. It’s an easy test and interesting to take.

• Meaningful engagement in a group makes us live longer. Cacioppo and Patrick reference studies that show that middle-aged and older men who are not meaningfully engaged in groups are 50 percent more likely to die than those who are engaged.

• Social isolation in the home is especially toxic for children. Single-parent homes, latchkey kids, spousal abuse and neglect take a great

toll. Children who live in social or physical isolation have greatly diminished chances in school, within their peer groups, and later, in relationships or careers.

• People need a tribe and they need a sense of purpose larger than themselves.

• The book spends considerable time talking about the substantial therapeutic benefits of active participation in charitable activities – in helping people.

• The final chapters talk about “today” – trends and context. In 1985 researchers asked a large pool of people “How many confidants do you have?” The most common response was three. In 2004 – nine years later – the same survey was conducted and the most common response was zero; 25 percent replied that they had no one at all with whom to talk openly and intimately.

• A 2004 study by the World Health Organization reported that almost 10 percent of Americans suffered from depression or bi-polar disorder.

• A 2007 survey by UNICEF of 21 wealthy nations reported that the U.S. came in second to last in terms of the welfare of its children; had the worst infant mortality rate; and had the second to worst exposure to violence and bullying, chaotic family structure and troubled relationships with family and friends.

The causes of much of this isolation and disconnectedness, as cited in the book, were numerous and ironi-

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cally and frustratingly, part and parcel of “progress.” The American character that values independence and autonomous self-reliance has had a cost, and that is the loss of support from traditional sources including family, hometown, faith. Technology, mobility, careers, efficient modes of transportation, interstates, commoditized lifestyles, and our “flat world” have increasingly isolated us from what traditionally gave us cohesion, security and a meaningful sense of purpose. We need the stability and engagement of social gatherings on the porch, the street or the corner drugstore. We need our long–term

relationships, engaged interaction with our neighbors. We miss the dignity, stability, and purposefulness found in multi generation households. And we need our faith.

We need to start reconsidering what is important – important individually and as a society. We need, as was suggested in the book “to start thinking more about investing in “social capital” as a societal good – something that is seen as a personal and collective necessity – a major issue of personal, societal and public health.” What we want, how we measure success and how we actually live needs to change.

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DEATH NOTICES Joseph Abbott, 84, of Roswell, passed away April 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Nancy DeLettera, 87, of Roswell, passed away March 28, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mervyn Joseph Burns, 83, of Cumming, passed away April 3, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Thelma Finley, 87, of Roswell, passed away March 30, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

James Campbell, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away March 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

William Clift, 65, of Alpharetta, passed away on April 3, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

James Lemoyne Fry, 80, of Cumming, passed away March 28, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Frances Kalmbach, 99, of Roswell, passed away March 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dr. Bobbie Gene Lanier, 79, of Cumming, passed away March 30, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Clarence James Purcell, 77, of Cumming, passed away on March 31, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Barry Levine, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away March 30, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Winston Robinson, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away March 27, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Peggy Newall, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away March 31, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Timothy Wayne Staggs, 55, of Cumming, passed away March 24, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Miles Page, 25, of Milton, passed away March 31, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Jordan Wickline, 28, of Alpharetta, passed away March 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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Moving Sale

U P S C A L E HOUSECLEANER Monday-Friday 8:304ish. $13.00/hour (start), approx 30-35 hours/week.

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Sales

Yard Sale ALPHARETTA-30004 Multi-family.

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Garage Sale

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Furniture

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Moving Sale CUMMING Bedroom, living room and den furniture.

Call for appointment 404-451-2962

CHERRY HUNT TABLE with mirror, $700.

404-889-3233 FREE-Sofa bed, queen size, good mattress.

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812-243-1575 DINING TABLE: Solid cherry 48” round. Leaf, pad, 4 upholstered chairs $650.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 26 SERVICE DIRECTORY Furniture

Household

Cemetery

Cleaning Services

Flooring

LARGE WOOD DESK with hutch.

Good condition. $25.

770-337-5003

DISHES: Large set of Noritake China, Mabel pattern $150.

770-864-5042

DINING ROOM TABLE, glass top, cherry inlay, 6 covered roll-back chairs $800. 404-889-3233

Home Decor

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Shady, wooded hill above lake. Natural space for quiet meditation. For one casket or multiple urns. Please visit “Virtual Tour” feature, Greenlawn Cemetery website; choose “THE LAKE Location”. Lot 2-B, Space 4. $5200. Motivated!

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ESTATE HOME CLEAN UP Divorcing? Loved one going into senior care?

Specialized detailed cleaning, packing boxes with list of items. Debris clean-up, charity donation, interior/exterior window cleaning, pressure washing. Loving Hands

by JW and Company Inc. 678-463-4577. jennifer@ jwcompanyinc.com

Install/Repairs: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Wood floors, Backsplashes, and Shower surrounds.

Carpet wrinkles removed!

Call today for estimate!

706-429-4453

Arlington-Sandy Springs: 1 lot (Lot 61-B, Section C, Space #4) $995. 770-993-4065

RETAINING WALLS & CONCRETE WORK We build retaining walls.

Local, reliable, honest, experienced. Call Ralph at 678-898-7237

OAK BUFFET: 3 drawer, 4 doors, 48”x33”. China and silver storage.

Like new. $450.

770-772-1600 SOFA LOVESEATS: 2 beige, from Haverty’s.

Good condition. $400.

678-296-0020 OAK KITCHEN TABLE with 4 chairs, great condition! $140.

770-337-5003 GLASS COFFEE TABLE from Haverty’s.

Excellent condition! $200.

678-296-0020 BEDROOM King-sized; bed, mirror, chest of night stand 470-281-5144

SUITE: dresser, drawers. $1200.

DRESSER, 8-drawer, 65” with mirror $90.

770-367-8398 ENTERTAINMENT UNIT: Good condition! $25. 770337-5003 MAPLE DINING ROOM HUTCH, $400.

770-753-4367 M A P L E E N T E RTA I N M E N T CENTER, $300.

770-753-4367 ARMCHAIR, William Allen $50. 770-367-8398

INDOOR TREES: 2 large, with decorative pots.

Excellent condition. $100/both.

678-296-0020

Miscellaneous MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS, $20/all.

770-337-5003 C O N V E C T I O N M I C R O W A V E : Magic Chef. $45.

770-772-1600 STROLLERS 404-889-3233 POLARIS 4-Wheeler 404-889-3233

$40.

Kids’ $100.

DUNE RACER (kids) $100. 404-889-3233 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER $125. 404-889-3233 YA M A H A 4-WHEELER 404-889-3233

kids’ $100.

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo.

678-445-3654

Recreation

COUCH, matching loveseat and chair. Good condition. $150 obo. 410952-2000

TREADMILL: Life Fitness incline. $200/obo, 404-455-8845

KITCHEN TABLE with extra leaf, 4 Windsor chairs $50.

770-367-8398.

SKIS, BOOTS, POLES, womens’ and mens’ 7/1/2 and 9-1/2. $400.

404-889-3233

SOFA, 82” flame stitch, $80, 770-367-8398 WINGBACK CHAIR: Blue and gold, excellent condition! $100.

678-296-0020 Antique Queen Anne Sofa - over 100 years old. Excellent condition.

Ask $1500 obo.

678-463-8421 OPEN HUTCH, solid cherry/brass. $900.

770-753-4367 BARSTOOLS 30” cherry 404-889-3233

(3) $300.

EXERCIZE BIKE, Marcy $50. 770-367-8398

Wanted to Buy RECORDS: LP’s. Pay cash, Rock & Roll.

Mojo Vinyl, Roswell 678-534-5042

Cemetery Greenlawn/Roswell 2 lots.

Crucifiction Section, 75-D, lots 3 & 4. $7500 each.

404-379-0220 or wrightrita@att.net

ARLINGTON

2 premium spaces, prestigious Pine Hill. #184C, 1 & 2. Valued at $19,800, sacrifice $9000/both.

770-886-6988

Instruction Classes MATHEMATICS: Many students advanced to Ivy league. 20 years advanced experience, especially SAT. KAIST Mathematics B.S. Purdue Mathematics M.S. Your home $35/hour. 404-9337094. pauljkim1@yahoo. com ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES . $15-$45/class.

Windows, Excel, e-bay, photo editing, Microsoft Word, internet, e-mail etc.

Roswell Adult Recreation Center 770-641-3950. http://www.roswellalc.org/ rscalendar.htm

Personal Services Eldercare YOUR HOME: Nights or days. 8-12 hours. $14/ hour.Verifiable references.

20+ years experience.

Transportation.

Nonsmoker/Englishspeaking. No pets. 470779-4723/470-545-1910

Home Care SENIOR CARE, PET CARE AND CHILDCARE. Reliable, affordable, highquality care. We are willing to do short shifts. Written references available. Call Sarah and her team of CNA’s and caregivers 678-431-6233

Concrete/Asphalt

VIP CONCRETE & MASONRY Stampcrete, stone veneer, sidewalks, patios, steps, chimneys, foundations and more. Call Vincent 315-956-0179 for free estimate

Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500. Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-914-2576.

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753

Electricians Anything electrical including new installs, repairs, designs, consulting, troubleshooting & wi-fi cameras for all your security needs. Terry @770-449-4959

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

Handyman RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 22 years experience.

References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates!

770-605-0340

Kitchen,

Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall; Other Repairs/Installations.

Home Maintenance.

Senior discounts and affordable rates!

20 years experience. Mike 678-986-4833 RAM’S HOME SERVICES Kitchen hardware replaced. Appliances and ceiling fans installed. Sink/ toilet/leak repair. www. ramshs.com for list of services. Experienced.

770-769-5498 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows.

Excellent References.

404-895-0260

Haulers Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

Flooring

Home Improvement

PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.

Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring.

Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Home Improvement AWNINGS & SHADE SALES & INSTALLATION. E x p e r i e n c e d staff.

Please call 770-310-3657 Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611

Landscaping TreeForm Landscaping

by Albert Mahaffey.

Bobcat/grading/ l a n d s c a p i n g .

Backhoe, stackstone, flagstone, drainage solutions, concrete, waterproofing, clean-up, pruning, planting.

Licensed/ insured. www.treeform. net 770-307-8863, 770-495-7816

Lawn Care LEAVE THE MOWING TO US”A”! Weekly/Bi-weekly Lawn mowing/landscape.

Mulch & Pine-straw Installation.

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Masonry MASONRY REPAIRS Stone, brick, block.

Fireplace, walkway, retaining walls etc.

Guaranteed work. Terry Conley 706-435-7596 (N. Fulton/S. Forsyth)

Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available.

Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services JJ Tree Cutting Services.

Complete Tree RemovalCall us for a Free Quote, 678-467-1325 or 770630-6672. Licensed and insured.jjtreecutting@ gmail.com

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SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2018 FROM 1-8PM TICKETS & INFO CherryStreetBrewing.com/beerfest

Tickets: $10 online $15 at the door.

Kids under 21 free with adult.

Limited merchandise pkg. available online

Tickets & Info

Cherrystreetbrewing.com/beerfest @ Vickery Village Courtyard in Cumming, GA (400N to Exit 12B or 400S to Exit 13)

Fundraiser for Event DetailsBeers| Family and Dog Friendly Special Cherry Street Beer Taps |Special Guest Taps of Georgia Saturday 28 2018 from VIP with Food and Rare Selections | Face Painting &April, Activities | Art1-8pm & Craft Vendors @ Vickery Village Courtyard in Cumming, GA (400N to Exit 12B or 400S to Exit 13)

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Biscuits, Omelettes, French Toast, Egg Platters & Bowls, Steak & Eggs, Kids’ breakfast Menu

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Serving Brunch Every Sunday From 10am-2pm!

New menu & weekly specials

Rotisserie Chicken • Chicken Fingers • Wings • Chicken Lips • BBQ Ribs • Pulled Pork • Veggies & More.

5810 Bond Street • Cumming (at corner of Post Rd. and Majors Rd. in Vickery Village) 770.205.5512 • cherrystreetbrewing.com