Forsyth Herald - April 14, 2016

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Dickerson named FBLA president Lambert’s Royce Dickerson, center, at the second Awards of Excellence Ceremony where he, along with the new state officer team, was sworn in as the new state executive council. To his left is José Espinel, former Georgia FBLA executive vice president and current national FBLA executive president from Pope High School, and to his right is Northview High School’s Kenny Zhou, the now former state executive president. Read more, Page 14.

Road Race t-shirt depicts heart and sole Shay Harbaugh’s Peachtree Road Race design one of five finalists ►►PAGE 6

Food by the truckload Food trucks come to Forsyth starting April 18 ►►PAGE 4

Keeping Forsyth moving

Meet Avery Gravitt, Director of Fleet Services ►►PAGE 9

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a man March 30 when he attempted to pay for $980 worth of postage stamps with a fraudulent check. The tipoff was he was dressed a woman.

Police responded to a possible fraud in progress March 30, when the Old Milton Parkway Post Office reported suspicious activity by one patron.

Police later identified the man as Daniel Bonanno of Roswell, 33, dressed as a woman complete with a wig. He had allegedly attempted to pay for stamps with a $980 check and a suspicious Alabama driver’s license. When police walked through the door, Bonanno bolted toward his vehicle. Police

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Shoplifter can’t shake habit ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested March 29 for allegedly helping to shoplift over $1,060 worth of clothes on Aug. 20, 2015.

Alpharetta police were dispatched to a local clothing store Aug. 20, 2015, when they were alerted to three suspects who had allegedly left without paying for all of their items.

Two men and one woman were seen stuffing unpaid merchandise into their

caught up with him and arrested him. In his purse, police found multiple drivers’ licenses with different names. Several of the IDs depicted him as a woman.

Police also found many blank licenses, a U.S. Military ID and a woman’s checkbook.

To cap it all off, the 2014 Audi he was driving turned out to be stolen from Florida.

Bonanno was cited for first-degree forgery for presenting a fraudulent ID, second-degree forgery for possessing multiple fraudulent licenses, fourth-degree forgery for presenting a fraudulent check, and identity fraud for possessing a checkbook that did not belong to him.

Road in Cumming for DUI, expired tag, open container and misrepresentation of tag. ►► David Barney Presley, 35, of Timber Lake Drive, Cumming, was arrested March 30 on Buford Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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shopping bags. They bolted when a loss prevention officer attempted to engage them.

The missing items total over $1,060 and included multiple pairs of shirts, pants and hats. Some of the clothing was dropped by the fleeing woman along with her driver’s license.

Alpharetta police found that the woman had “an extensive history” with shoplifting after running her name. A second warrant was added along with her existing arrest warrant.

Friends’ verbal dispute Uncovers stolen vehicle MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police arrested Dominick Johnson, 20, April 2 for theft of a car that he claimed an ex-fiancee had loaned him.

of Lawrenceville, was arrested March 28 on Market Place Boulevard in Cumming for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related items, and drugs not kept in original container. ►► Christopher Grady Helton, 35, of Cleveland, Georgia, was arrested March 31 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and failure to maintain lane.

The police found Johnson lying on the sidewalk late on the evening of April 2. Johnson told police he had been in an altercation with several friends when they had gone to a gas station to pick up more beer. He got into a fight with one of his companions. The man and the rest of the companions got into a 2015 Nissan Sentra and got away.

When police recovered the Nissan, they discovered that it had been reported stolen.

Johnson told police his ex-fiancé from North Carolina had lent him the car to visit friends in Georgia. While still in Georgia, the relationship ended.

But Johnson said he did not have the money to return to North Carolina.

The woman reported the vehicle as stolen.

Johnson was arrested without incident for the stolen vehicle.

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Food trucks come to Forsyth

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Those who love food trucks but don’t enjoy driving outside of Forsyth County will soon have their culinary complications solved.

The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce recently teamed up with the Forsyth Conference Center to bring food trucks to the county.

Beginning April 18, there will be a variety of trucks at the Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center every third Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Anna Barlow, director of tourism for the CFCCC, said she and Sara Harrison, director of the conference center, hit on the idea of mobile meals when trying to come up with a community event. “[We thought] why not have food trucks?” Barlow said. “Mondays are a

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Local resident designs finalist shirt for Peachtree Road Race Design is one of five, winner to be revealed July 4

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Although she has never run the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on the Fourth of July, Shay Harbaugh could soon become part of the annual tradition.

All participants in HARBAUGH the event, the world’s largest 10-kilometer race, receive a keepsake in the form of a collectable T-shirt. Every year, numerous T-shirt designs are submitted, but only five are chosen for a public vote. And, this year, Harbaugh’s design is one of those five. Online votes were tallied between February 22 and March 22, and the winning T-shirt design will be revealed when the first runner crosses the finish line July 4.

Harbaugh, a 29-year-old Cumming resident and junior art director at Veugeler Design Group in Buford, decided to submit a design after her co-worker,

It would be such a great feeling to win and mean so much to me to see 60,000 people wearing my design.”

SHAY HARBAUGH Peachtree Road Race shirt design finalist who runs the race every year, emailed her a link.

“I enjoy contests like this because not only are they fun, but it also helps to get my art out there for others to see,” Harbaugh said.

Harbaugh, whose creative efforts began in high school when she took a graphic design course and had to put together a package for hair care, said she continues to design “because it’s something I am extremely passionate

about.

“It’s more than a career to me. It’s a part of my life.”

Although the Peachtree Road Race has been an Atlanta tradition since 1970, Harbaugh had to do a bit of research since she has yet to be among the 60,000 or so annual participants.

While studying up on the event, she wrote down “pride, heart, soul.”

“With the race being on the Fourth of July I wanted to make sure to show American pride by using a red and blue color palette,” she said. “Also, I have a lot of pride for our amazing city of Atlanta and I illustrated the downtown skyline in my design to show that. For heart and soul I did a play on words.

The peach represents the heart. The sole of the shoe, well, naturally represents soul. Those two images combined to symbolize the heart and soul of every runner in the race.”

All of the designs are great and unique in their own way, she said. But Harbaugh felt she had a distinctive take on the contest.

“I feel my type treatment of the text is very bold and makes a strong statement,” she said. “Between all five designs, we all offer an excellent variety of interesting styles and looks for peo-

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Though being named a finalist has been an amazing experience, she believes winning would, of course, be even better.

“It would feel amazing [to be selected] and I would feel so honored,” Harbaugh said. “It would be such a great feeling to win and mean so much to me to see 60,000 people wearing my design. I would probably have to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.”

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GET’s ‘Yesterday and Today’ has the Beatles with heart Interactive concert delivers in a big way

I suppose there will always be Beatles tribute bands because I truly believe their music will have the same staying power of compositions

by George and Ira Gershwin or Cole HATCHER HURD Porter.

Executive Editor Like the Gerhatcher@appenmediagroup.com shwins and Porter, those mop tops captured more than just the sound of a generation. They transformed what music can mean to all generations.

“Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience,” at Georgia Ensemble Theatre through April 24, is an amazing show because it understands the Beatles in a way most tribute bands don’t.

Created and performed by three brothers — Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan — “Yesterday and Today” showcases the intensely personal relationship the brothers have with the Fab

Four’s music, and it’s one they happily share with the audience.

In turn, they ask audience members to share their own personal connections to the Beatles, as well. What results is a dynamic concert that really delivers.

The McGuigan brothers literally grew up with the Beatles because their dad, an Air Force sergeant, was a fan as well as a musician. And as oldest brother Billy McGuigan shares, theirs was a family with not much expendable cash. So their dad would haul out Beatles music books and the boys learned to play some 220 Beatles tunes.

Sadly, their dad died at 42 of leukemia.

Now, years later, his sons recreate those days singing together with a rip-roaring Beatles concert that covers the band through Ed Sullivan to Magical Mystery Tour, Sgt. Pepper’s and beyond.

And, as they say, each concert reconnects them to the love they have for their father. Each of us has those same links to be found in Beatles songs.

Don’t believe it? Just listen to “In My Life” again and see where it takes you and you alone. It does the same for all of us.

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Fans have a blast at GET’s Beatles retrospective, “Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience.”

The concerts are always fresh for the McGuigans because they have audience members turn in song requests

just before each show.

Those requests become the playlist for the evening. Each song is introduced with the individual fan’s request and why that particular song was chosen.

These requests can be sentimental, funny, poignant and sometimes quite personal. In the aggregation, they make us all think about when we first heard those Beatles songs and what they made us feel.

We realize how deeply entwined our memories are with those songs, from the adolescence exuberance of “Love Me Do” and “Can’t Buy Me Love” to the lyricism of “Penny Lane.” They give us the imagery of “Strawberry Fields” and the soulfulness of “Hey Jude.”

The brothers’ pulsating curtain-call rendition of “Get Back” is worth the price of a ticket.

And so it goes. As Billy McGuigan said, “The Beatles are the soundtrack for our lives.”

And once you’ve heard those songs again, you realize it’s true.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Growing up in Forsyth County, Avery Gravitt often enjoyed working alongside his father, who was the co-owner of two garages and service stations.

And although Gravitt, who has been the director of Fleet Services for Forsyth County since 2006, cherished his experiences, he didn’t return to the shop until later in life.

After working for the Alltel Corporation for 25 years, Gravitt received a call in 2002 informing him a job had opened up within Forsyth’s Procurement Department dealing with the purchasing and handling of fleet maintenance and vehicles for the county.

He accepted and eventually was promoted to fleet administrator in 2004, then director in 2006.

“I enjoyed the automotive industry when I worked and was around it as a kid and growing up,” Gravitt said. “My career took another path and it was a great career. Then this opportunity came up and I said, ‘Yeah, I’d like to get back into it again.’ It’s been a real blessing and worked out well.”

At fleet maintenance, the employees maintain and repair all the vehicles and equipment for the county, he said. That includes vehicles, trucks, lawnmowers, chainsaws, heavy equipment, off-road equipment and other machinery. Plus they maintain all nine of the county’s fueling sites, where staff fill up vehicles.

Gravitt doesn’t spend much of his time physically working on vehicles and equipment he sees coming into the shop. But he says he still enjoys the government aspect of the work.

“I like logistics and getting things from point A to point B,” he said. “I like processes and streamlining process and helping people.”

And while he says it’s not a very glamourous job, it’s pretty important when someone has a breakdown, flat tire or issues with some of the equipment running.

The county has over 700 license-plated vehicles, with a total of 1,300 to 1,400 pieces of equipment, including vehicles, lawnmowers, chainsaws and more. The department doesn’t repair any of the fire department vehicles, as they have their own garage.

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Avery Gravitt sees all the county’s vehicles that come through his department.

The nine fuel sites go through roughly $1 million in fuel purchases every year, he said.

“One thing I love about the job is it’s never the same,” Gravitt said. “Of course we have our routine requirements that the job has for us, but there is always something different. Because the various needs the county has and the difference in vehicles and equipment, you could be working on an old pickup truck, and next day something brand new comes in. It’s a constant thing.”

Last year, Gravitt was chosen by his peers to be on the committee that helped design the new county logo. Now his department’s next big project will be updating all the logos on the vehicles, but he said he and his staff “enjoy a challenge.”

“If it’s working, then we’ve done our job,” he said. “We’ve kept the machinery running and cars going and so forth.

It’s what I desire for our department, that we’re able and willing to do many different tasks to keep things going.”

The Forsyth Herald is running a monthly series on the people who make Forsyth County and the city of Cumming run. We will be featuring a different department head each month to really dig behind the scenes of the government to see how and why these people do what they do.

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CUMMING, Ga. — Over 1,500 middle and high school students in Family and Consumer Sciences attended the Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athens March 20 to 22. Students attended general sessions, workshops and competed in different competitive events.

South Forsyth High School participated in nine events and took gold in two events, silver in five events, bronze in one event and placed in the top five for the last event. Two of the teams that have advanced on to national competition also won scholarships: the culinary team members each won $3750 scholarships and the applied math team won a $750 scholarship.

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Students enrolled in marketing principles classes, have created new branding and promotions for local business Pueblos Mexican Cuisine in Suwanee.

“Sometimes people from the outside may get a better view and feel of the inside of a business”, remarked Pueblos owners and husband/wife team, Laura Estrada-Moreira and Sergio Moreira. “As business operators, we tend to fall into a routine where some things become part of our everyday landscape, yet they stand out immediately to others. We were excited to see what young, fresh eyes see in Pueblos.”

Students spent several weeks creating ideas for a new logo, slogan, t-shirt designs and other in-store promotions for the restaurant. South Forsyth freshman, Kyle Biehl, sums up the experience. “This project has

been really fun and I’ve also learned so much about real-world marketing.”

Biehl’s classmate, Jenna Akins, also a freshman, commented, “This has been one of the most demanding projects this year, but I know the experience will help me in the future.”

Estrada-Moreira visited South Forsyth High School the week of March 28 to listen to students pitch their branding and promotional ideas.

The public was invited to view the students’ work on display at Pueblos April 4 through April 15.

Customers were encouraged to vote for their favorite logos, slogans, t-shirt designs and other promotions.

Students whose promotions receive the largest number of votes will be awarded trophies for their hard work and creative thinking.

The awards ceremony showcasing the marketing ideas of South Forsyth students will be held on April 17 at 1:15 pm at Pueblos Mexican Cuisine located at the Village Shoppes near Windermere at 3120 Airport Mathis Parkway.

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Lambert’s Dickerson named Georgia FBLA president

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Most 16-year-olds are usually playing sports or video games with their friends or hoping they’ll pass their driving tests.

But one Lambert High School junior is taking the state of Georgia’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America by storm. Georgia FBLA is a nonprofit student organization committed to preparing today’s students for success in business leadership.

Royce Dickerson was recently named the newest president of the Georgia chapter of FBLA, something he calls “indescribable.”

In addition to being the first FBLA state officer from Lambert, recently named the largest FBLA chapter in the state, Dickerson is also the first state president ever from Forsyth County.

Previously, he served as vice president of Region 11.

Dickerson, who became a member of Lambert’s FBLA as a freshman, is also actively involved in other organizations, including Change 4 Georgia, a nonprofit where he serves as a junior executive board member, Youth Lead-

ership Forsyth, Lambert Compass Ambassadors and Lambert DECA. A former member of the County Superintendent Advisory Council, he also was a member of the Lambert swim team in 2015 and now serves as a lifeguard and swim coach in the Laurel Springs community.

But he’s always had a strong interest in business.

Both of his parents work for Atlanta-based Fortune 500 companies and he said they instilled in him the importance of entrepreneurship at an early age. He and his twin sister, Ryann, attended an entrepreneurship summer camp as elementary school students, and that interest peaked during his eighth-grade year at Riverwatch Middle School.

“In preparing for high school, I had heard about the great business pathways and teachers at Lambert, so I decided to register for the first-level course” in business, Dickerson said.

“After the first day in my business class, I knew this is where I wanted to be. My business teacher shared information about FBLA, so I decided to join because I truly wanted to be a future business leader of America. I have

Royce Dickerson at his campaign booth before he speaks to Georgia FBLA members about his platform and why he wanted to run for state office. really enjoyed the opportunities that membership has afforded me.”

His path to FBLA presidency had its beginnings in observation and social media, he said.

“I connected with some of the former state officers and was able to see firsthand some of the amazing opportunities that being in an executive role

provided,” Dickerson said. “After many weeks and months of consulting with my family and teachers, I decided to pursue the opportunity. It was my goal to be elected as a state officer.”

And after completing and passing many qualification steps and receiving help from his primary local chapter adviser, Susan Fagan, he was elected president.

Now he’s anxious to get started. As president he will preside over all state FBLA events throughout the next year.

He said his overall goal is to help members discover what they are passionate about.

“The feeling is really indescribable,” Dickerson said. “This has been a whirlwind experience, and I am so honored and humbled to represent such an amazing group of talented and skilled individuals. Georgia FBLA has been able to help me so much, so it’s truly an honor to spend my last year of high school in this role. I want to be able to leave a lasting legacy on this organization that will be remembered for a really long time, and I want to be able to expand all the opportunities of our members and drive Georgia FBLA into another year of excellence.”

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Mt. Pisgah grad delays college to launch company Connor Ford develops app he plans to market to schools

By HATCHER HURD Hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Eighteen-year-old Connor Ford, a 2015 graduate of Mount Pisgah Christian School, has decided to put off heading to college. You see, and moms you’re going to love this, he wants to successfully launch a business first.

It’s not that he’s impatient to get into the business world, but when you have a marketable idea in the Innovation Age, it is wise to move quickly before someone else gets in ahead of you. Nevertheless, he plans to attend Georgia Tech in the fall.

Taking advantage of the Alpharetta Technology Commission’s 8,500-square-foot Innovation Center, Ford had the room and the guidance to design an app and get his company off the ground. He now has five employees, including himself.

Geri Chapple, ATC’s community manager, said Ford is a perfect example of how the Innovation Center works.

“Connor brings a great young vibe to the center,” Chapple said. “He has a lot of knowledge about the technology and tells you about the latest and greatest things folks are doing with it. We give him the space to find, connect and make things happen.”

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Connor Ford, barely a year out of high school, is ready to market an innovative app to schools that helps those schools track in real time just how deeply their students are involved in its activities. Schools can then mine that data to find what is working and therefore make them more effective. with on their toes.

The app he designed, called the Spirit App, allows school officials to spark students’ interest in school events by using the social media in which students are already conversant — Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and Tumblr.

The app also acts as an interactive calendar, so school personnel can distribute event times and locations.

And if there is a change in plans — say the event is cancelled — just one click notifies everyone in a timely fashion.

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ties outside the school, they do better inside the classroom, too,” Ford said.

“So it is important for schools to know and to measure how much the students are involved in activities.”

Ford’s Spirit App tells schools who and how many attended events – pep rallies, games, car washes, field days – through the GPS system in students’ phones. By appealing to teens’ naturally competitive spirit, students can amass points that schools can then reward while promoting spirit.

In the process, schools can check the pulse of student involvement on a regular basis using reams of hard data the app collects. That information, including all kinds of demographics, could be useful to schools —how many freshmen attended the pep rally and how many stayed for the game, for instance.

This information is gold for schools, for it not only boosts student participation, it also gives them valuable feedback on what is working and what is not.

The app also personalizes each message, which increases the likelihood of a response. However, messages only go out to students who signed up for the app.

That avoids inbox overload, which could discourage students from using it.

The app does not provide information on how long students are at activities, nor does Ford want it to.

As he said, “We don’t want to be Big Brother keeping tabs on where the student goes. And it would drain phone batteries to even try.”

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Hilton Head planned it right Last week was spring break week and, for this Smith family, that means a week on Hilton Head Island.

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For me anyway, vacations are GEOFF SMITH a necessary time Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com to stick my head above water and take a good look around. On Hilton Head Island, it was a fantastic view.

Hilton Head has been the vacation spot for our family since I was about 8 years old. It’s a beautiful island covered in live oaks, palm trees and pines. There’s hundreds of miles of shaded bike trails — I got in the car once the entire week.

The island is a good lesson in smartly planned development, and was one of the first of its kind in the U.S. The idea for what is today Sea Pines Plantation, the first planned community on the island, was conceived by Charles Fraser in 1956.

His idea was to develop a low-density development with controlled commercial components on timberland that was owned in part by his father. The 26-year-old loved the natural beauty that existed on the island and wanted others to enjoy it as much as he did.

So his plans left as much of the existing trees and landscape in tact as was possible. And development guidelines ensured that the houses and commercial buildings blended into the natural environment as much as was possible. It was a huge success and, over the years, communities along the Gulf and throughout the country have copied what Fraser did. So much so that Hilton Head over the last 10 years has had to step up its game. Commercial nodes throughout the island have much more to offer in the way of entertainment for both children and

adults.

One of our favorite things to do there is to go to the great oak tree in Harbor Town and let the boys listen to Gregg Russell play his set.

It’s a 90-minute show where he plays the catchiest beach tunes ever recorded, lets some lucky children sing weird songs, spends 30 minutes carefully teaching the children how to annoy their parents, and then ends with his trademark song, “Booger In The Sugar (No It’s Not).” This is his 40th year doing this routine and, as I watched him last week, he had the same passion I remember him having when I watched him as a child.

My two boys enjoyed it every bit as much as I did when I was young. On the ride home they tried every trick to annoy me that Russell had taught them, as I had done decades earlier.

And I played along and acted annoyed and assured them I would get Gregg Russell if it was the last thing I did, echoing my own father from long-ago days.

My wife, Brenda, and I love new things and exploring. But good, longstanding traditions are awesome.

Back here in Atlanta, there are a lot of great traditions and developments. There were many great people who did small things that led to the traditions and successes that exist in all our communities. In my neck of the woods, back in the 1970s, two great men — Bill Johnson and, later, Joe Glover — worked tirelessly to turn the Roswell Recreation and Parks Depart-

ment into one of the most admired in the country. Some people believe it was Roswell’s recreation and parks system that first turned people’s attention to North Fulton. And that led to Ga. 400, Country Club of the South, fiber optic cables and the success that is the golden corridor.

Whatever happened, I grew up in that parks system and enjoyed every minute of it. Today I get to coach my two boys on the same fields I played on when I was a child. I guess North Fulton was planned pretty well, too.

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And the passion you demonstrate to your employees doesn’t go unnoticed.

In fact, it’s contagious.

Your passion as a small-business owner creates an environment for your team to be passionate about their jobs, too. It’s an amazing thing to witness when everyone is passionate about their job, and the productivity and accomplishments that get done as a result.

Do you look forward to Monday?

Do you work late to make sure things are taken care of before heading home for the evening? Do you go out of your way to make sure your customers are happy?

These are all related to the passion you bring to work each day.

Owning and running a small business is much, much more than revenue growth and profit margins.

It’s having fun and enjoying what you do. With a passion for what you do, everything else just falls into place!

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Local woman runs successful cosplay business

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Cosplay, a contraction of the words “costume play,” can be seen in full glory at events like Dragon Con and movie premiers, where attendees often dress up like characters in movies, books or video games.

While cosplay is usually considered a pastime or hobby, 29-year-old Angela Santoro of Alpharetta is making a living out of it.

Santoro, who works as a preschool music teacher, tutor and bookseller in her spare time, demonstrated just how entertaining — and involved — the field of cosplay can be during the 2016 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.

“This year the business expo decided to have a theme, ‘The Force Is With Us,’ for the very first time, and asked members if they knew anyone with ‘Star Wars’ costumes that could either loan them out or would be available to wear them,” Santoro said. “My mother, Pam, relayed the message to me roughly two weeks before the expo, knowing that I and many of my friends cosplay multiple times a year for big events like Dragon Con, MomoCon, and (Anime Weekend Atlanta). In a fit of insanity, I volunteered myself and my good friend Stephanie Elder, of Elder Panda Cosplay, to make costumes for the event.”

The pair decided on three costumes, which they were able to successfully finish and “were a hit at the expo.” Typically when they make costumes, Santoro and Elder exhibit them at conventions among other cosplayers, as Santoro explained on her blog, thescribblerexperiment.com. Needless to say, their audience at the expo was bit different than what they usually experience at, say, Dragon Con. “This wasn’t my first GNFCC Business Expo, but I think it was my favorite of all the years so far,” Santoro wrote on her blog. “I really enjoyed getting to talk to so many wonderful people about the costumes we worked so hard to finish. I even enjoyed promoting my own website. I’m really proud of what we managed to accomplish and it’s always a great feeling to get to show off my hard work.”

But it’s not easy making a living off her designs.

From left, Diana Johnson as Princess Leia (only costume not made by Angela Santoro or Stephanie Elder), Libby Grubb as Rey, Pam Santoro as Mon Mothma, and Hans Meier as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Eighteen months ago, Santoro set aside her love of cosplay creations to focus on graduate school as well as other time-consuming events, including a car wreck.

“Fast forward, a year and a half and here I am determined to build up the thing I never should have abandoned in the first place,” Santoro said. “I see other people working hard and doing the things I want to be doing, and I ask myself ‘Why can’t I do that?’ I’ve come to this horrible realization that you can say you’re going to do something a million times, but that doesn’t actually mean you’re going to do it.”

She found inspiration from, among other sources,

her own self-proclaimed stubbornness.

“I am sitting here today with a blog that’s getting slightly better every week,” Santoro said, “a 50,000word manuscript in process, my artwork for sale online and through a store, and at least a few people more interested in what I have to say every week.”

And because of her passion, and despite minor setbacks like sewing her finger, she keeps on going.

“Cosplay gives me an artistic outlet,” Santoro said, “but it also makes me stretch my critical thinking skills and, as with the sewing my finger incident, it actually makes me a braver human being.”

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THE PCRF WALK FOR THEIR LIFE 5K

The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization providing free medical relief to children in the Middle East in need of urgent care, is holding the fourth annual Walk for Their Life, a 5K walk/run promoting awareness of this humanitarian cause.

Sunday April 17, 9:15 a.m. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell.

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EVENTS: RECORD STORE DAY

What: Comeback Vinyl will celebrate Record Store Day, when hundreds of special-edition records are released and are only available to mom-and-pop retailers.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Comeback Vinyl, 520 South Main St., Suite A, Alpharetta More info: comebackvinyl.com

WRITING FOR CHILDREN OR TEENS

What: Join Random House author Ginger Garrett for a free class on how to break into writing for children or teens.

When: Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble, 410 Peachtree Parkway #252, Cumming, GA 30041 More info: ginger@gingergarrett.com

BLUES & Q FOR FORSYTH FOSTER CHILDREN

What: Blues & Q 2016, benefiting Forsyth County families and sponsored by the Forsyth County Community Connections, supports the organization’s foster child program.

When: Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Kinsey Family Farm, 7170 Jot Em Down Road, Gainesville More info: connectforsyth.org.

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET OPENING DAY CELEBRATION

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. – noon Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

FAMILY REUNION WORKSHOP

What: Join the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s special event

specialist for a free family reunion workshop. Workshop and lunch complimentary.

When: Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta, 12655 Deerfield Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

PAINT AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

What: Keep Forsyth County Beautiful invites residents to recycle unused paint and old electronics.

When: Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, parking lot 3, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: forsythco.com

PINECREST LACROSSEFEST

What: Pinecrest Academy will host the second annual Pinecrest LacrosseFest featuring a match between SEC rivals the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Mississippi Rebels.

When: Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.

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of special displays at Roswell City Hall and at Roswell’s Arts Center West.

When: Heart making event Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ONE-DAY JUNIOR BEEKEEPER PROGRAM

What: Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association will sponsor a one-day session for kids 6-13 to “suit up” and learn about pollinators and, more specifically, honeybees.

When: Sunday, April 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Webb Bridge Animal Hospital, 953 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $30 per child.

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NORTH FULTON DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING

What: Meet, mingle and dine with fellow North Fulton Democrats at monthly meetings.

When: Tuesday, April 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: China Garden Restaurant, 657 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: fultondems.org/regions/ north-fulton

ESTABLISHING AND GROWING PERENNIALS

What: Master Gardeners explain how to successfully create and manage a perennial garden.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta When: Tuesday, April 19, in Roswell and Wednesday, April 20, in Alpharetta, 7-8:30 p.m.

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AUTHOR LESLIE MCKINNEY BOOK SIGNING EVENT

What: Leslie McKinney, a Johns Creek resident, will discuss and sign copies of her book, “You’re Welcome.”

When: Friday, April 22, 1 p.m.

Where: Big Creek Elementary School, 1994 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: lesliemckinney.tateauthor. com

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: 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

ARTAROUND ROSWELL

What: Opening celebration of ArtAround Roswell, the city’s first sculpture tour, an initiative of Roswell Arts Fund.

When: April 16, noon-3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Area Park Playground, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: artaroundroswell.com

9 STRING THEORY AT AUTREY MILL UNPLUGGED

What: Families in need will be offered medical screenings, haircuts, hot lunches and new pairs of tennis shoes.

A project of Hope Roswell.

When: Saturday, April 16, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Mimosa Elementary School, 1550 Warsaw Road, Roswell More info: hoperoswell.org

What: Wilson Creek Elementary will hold a kindergarten round-up for children who will attend the school’s kindergarten in August 2016. Meet the kindergarten teachers, tour a classroom, enjoy cookies and juice, try out a stationary school bus in the parking lot, hear a fun story in the media center and pick up information.

When: Thursday, April 21, 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Wilson Creek Elementary, 6115 Wilson Road, Johns Creek More info: sturgeon@fultonschools.org

What: 9 String Theory will per for m virtuoso acoustic world music on domra and guitar for the Autrey Mill Unplugged concert series.

When: Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m. preconcert gathering in the Summerour House, complimentary light refreshments. Concert at 8 p.m. at Warsaw Church Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

HEARTS OF HOPE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

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ROSWELL DAY OF HOPE

What: Hearts of Hope, a community art and fundraising project, involves the creation of clay hearts that can be purchased and personalized to honor or remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each personalized heart will join hundreds of other hearts as part

What: The Johns Creek State of the City Address will be hosted by the Johns Creek Business Association.

When: Friday, April 22, 7-9 a.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Duluth More info: johnscreekba.com

What: Multiplatinum recording artist Bryan Adams will perform.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info: vzwamp.com

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BEETHOVEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT

What: The Beethoven Chamber Orchestra, a premiere student string orchestra sponsored by the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, will present A Spring Fling gala concert with aaestro Thomas Ludwig.

When: Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: ludwigsymphony.org

ANNIE MOSES BAND PERFORMS

What: The chart-topping Annie Moses Band will perform at the Roswell United Methodist Church.

When: April 17, 3 p.m.

Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

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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: Through April 24, times vary Where: GET, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

‘FROM BALLET TO BROADWAY’

What: Sawnee Ballet Theatre presents “From Ballet to Broadway.”

When: April 16-17, times vary Where: Forsyth Central High School Performing Arts Center, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: sawneeballettheatre.org

TEACHER MAKES HISTORY WITH MUSIC

What: Tom Wolff and his student band, The Sons of Liberty, will perform a free history concert.

When: Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: South Forsyth High School’s Performing Arts Center, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: 770-713-5561, or tomwolff@ mac.com.

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

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PRESENTATION

What: Diane Cohen, from College Process Consulting, will present a free two-hour crash course in navigating the college admissions process. Reservations are suggested.

When: Sunday, April 17, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: Michael.Salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov

IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR

What: Protect your personal information from identity thieves and what to do if you have been a victim with ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions.

Registration required. Adults.

When: Tuesday, April 19, 4 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: 404-613-4050

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.

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.

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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 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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What: An interactive arts and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater and circus-style entertainment with an arts and crafts marketplace and jolly olde English pubs set in a 32-acre recreation of a 16th century English village.

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More info: garenfest.com Jethro Tull at the Fox Theatre What: Jethro Tull – written and performed by Ian Anderson.

When: Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

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Springtime Hiking at Johnson Ferry North As we’ve seen in earlier editions of this column, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers some remarkable opportunities for enjoying the out-of-doors right STEVE HUDSON here close to home.

Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group CRNRA consists of a number of different “units,” and most of them offer great hiking.

One CRNRA hike that’s especially appealing during the spring is the loop trail at the Johnson Ferry North Unit, accessible directly off Johnson Ferry Road where the road crosses the river.

This long and narrow loop, with total length of not quite 2 miles, lets you explore not only to the banks of the Chattahoochee but also a natural wetlands area which lies between a rocky ridge and the river. You’ll also find a boat ramp, picnic area and other facilities.

Considering the diversity of habitats which it passes by or through, it’s no surprise that this trail can provide some great opportunities to see wildlife. In fact, many consider it to be an exceptional birding area, and birdwatchers will definitely want to bring binoculars as they hike the trail.

Being almost completely level, the trail offers easy adventure for hikers of all levels.

The Johnson Ferry North trailhead is located immediately west of the river and north of Johnson Ferry Road. It’s easily accessible from Ga. 400 or I-285. There’s usually plenty of parking. Remember to pay the dayuse parking fee before setting out on your adventure.

From the parking area, begin your hike by following a gravel road for about 2/10 of a mile to Nannyberry Creek.

You’ll be heading roughly northeast. There are actually two parallel approaches here: they’re separated by a zone of trees and other vegetation, but both take you to the same place – a crossing over Nannyberry Creek and, just beyond it, the beginning of the main loop trail.

Once across the creek, you’ll come to the main loop. You can hike this loop in either direction, but for now let’s turn right (toward the river) and

hike counterclockwise.

After making the right turn, it’s only a short hike to the river. There, the trail swings left (upriver) and closely follows the bank for the next half mile or so. Along the way you’ll make short doglegs to cross two creeks – Arrowhead Creek and then Owl Creek.

As you hike the riverside portion of the loop, you’ll also note occasional short spur trails leading down to the river. Those are “fisherman’s trails” that just might lead to good fishing spots.

Should you decide to take a break and enjoy this natural air conditioning, you’ll appreciate the fact that there are several benches along this portion of the trail. Those convenient resting places provide great vantage points for enjoying the view of the river.

Eventually, the upriver leg of the loop ends at Mulberry Creek. There, the trail turns left and follows Mulberry Creek upstream for a few hundred yards to the intersection with the return leg of the loop.

Several spurs lead off from that intersection, but turn left to stay on the main trail.

As you hike the return leg of the loop, you’ll note a ridge rising to your right. It’s a great place to look for spring and summer wildflowers. You’ll also see wetlands to your left. Those wetlands always offer the possibility of seeing wildlife, especially birds.

Not long after starting the return leg, you’ll again cross Owl Creek – at that point just a trickle. Soon thereafter a footbridge will carry you over Arrowhead Creek.

Eventually, the soft dirt trail turns to a boardwalk which carries you over an area of wetlands. Birders will want to be especially attentive through this section.

The boardwalk is your signal that you’re nearing the point where you began the loop. When you reach that point, turn right to hike back to the trailhead and your car … or keep going straight to hike the loop again!

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on fishing, hiking, the outdoors and more, including “HIKING THE HOOCH,” a complete guide to all of the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check it out in locak outfitters, on Amazon, or at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Join the dialogue about Forsyth County’s future this April FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Foster Forsyth, the process of updating the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan, is underway and community members are invited to participate in the first set of public input sessions this April to shape the plan update. Five visioning workshops will be held between April 18 and April 27. These workshops will incorporate the same agenda but will be offered on varying days at different times and locations to accommodate the community. Residents, businesses, property owners and community groups are encouraged to participate and help create Forsyth County’s future.

Visioning workshops What is Forsyth County like today?

What will it be like in 20 years? Work together with fellow community members to shape our long-term vision and goals.

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• Monday, April 18, 6 to 8 p.m.: Central Park Recreation Center, Banquet Room • Wednesday, April 20, 7 to 9 p.m.: Fowler Park Recreation Center, Community Room • Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to noon: Lambert High School, Auditorium • Monday, April 25, 7 to 9 p.m.: Hampton Park Library, Meeting Room • Wednesday, April 27, 6 to 8 p.m.: West Forsyth High School, Cafeteria The visioning workshops will be educational as well as interactive. Community members will: • Learn about recent county trends in demographics, housing, economic development and land use as well as related possible needs and opportunities.

• Engage in facilitated discussions and activities about the county’s

Residents, businesses, property owners and community groups are encouraged to participate and help create Forsyth County’s future. future direction and top goals, particularly as they relate to future growth and public initiatives.

The visioning workshops follow the official kick-off of the Comprehensive Plan Update process that occurred dur-

Cumming Vietnam Veterans remind scholarship deadline nearing CUMMING, Ga. — With two $1,500 scholarships on the line, the Cumming Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America is reminding Forsyth County High School Seniors that the postmark deadline for entries is April 15.

To be eligible graduating, college-bound seniors must be US Citizens and the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a US Military veteran.

In addition, each applicant must submit a form verifying their grades and SAT/ ACT scores and an original essay entitled “Why Freedom Isn’t Free.”

Application forms and the full eligibility rules may be obtained by contacting scholarship program Chairman Marty Farrell at 770-500-7234 or via email at martysyracuse@yahoo.com.

ing two public hearings on March 17 and April 7 before the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

The visioning workshops are the first set of public input sessions that will help collect feedback and inform community members about the update to Forsyth County’s Comprehensive Plan.

The update process provides an opportunity for the community as a whole to pause and have a meaningful dialogue about its vision for housing, quality of life and employment opportunities, along with the policies and programs that will support plan implementation.

The Comprehensive Plan Update process is being conducted by Jacobs in collaboration with Kimley-Horn. For more information, visit forsythco.com/ Update2016 or contact Audra Rojeck, a member of the Jacobs consultant team, at (404) 978-7569 or audra.rojek@ jacobs.com.

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Laura-Marie Wedell joins Harry Norman, Realtors ATLANTA, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors welcomes Laura-Marie Wedell as a realtor in the Forsyth County/Lake Lanier Office.

Laura-Marie recently relocated to the Cumming-West Forsyth area from Austin, Texas where she worked in real estate after earning her real estate license at the Lamar Institute of Technology.

Before embarking on a real estate career, Laura-Marie worked for 20

years in marketing and sales for the tech industry. She attended West Valley College in Saratoga, California where she studied business, astronomy and psychology.

Bringing her vast knowledge of sales, WDELL marketing and exceptional people skills to the Forsyth

County/Lake Lanier office, Laura-Marie will be responsive to her clients and handle their transactions with integrity, confidence and attention to detail.

She is a member of the 400 North Board of Realtors and is on the path to become a member of Harry Norman, Realtors Million Dollar Club, intending to even further serve her clients by becoming a Relocation Specialist.

Additionally, she volunteers with Labrador Friends of the South, and she and her husband, Lance, enjoy home decorating, hiking, reading and spending time on Lake Lanier with friends and family.

They have three grown children and seven grandchildren.

For more information about Laura-Marie Wedell and Harry Norman, Realtors, visit www.HarryNorman. com.

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Duties: Coordinator is primarily responsible for selling memberships to the Chamber to Alpharetta businesses. While the Chamber currently has over 300 members, with over 6,000 businesses in Alpharetta the growth potential for the position is enormous. Most work will be done via cold calling and networking, and requires extensive follow up and sales pipeline maintenance. It is strongly encouraged that Membership Coordinator works closely with Events Coordinator to attract prospects to events in an effort to increase likelihood of signing new members. Will report directly to the President and Chairperson, with weekly meetings to go over call reports and identify prospects.

Requirements: Must be professional, competitive, and self motivated. Requires a very independent person who is willing to put hard work into maximizing the potential of this position. Previous sales experience in a related field is preferable, but not required. A basic understanding of the dynamics of Alpharetta, and a short commute, is also preferable, but not required.

Compensation: • $1,000/month base • 20% of all new member sales excluding Chairman’s Circle members brought in by someone other than coordinator • 2 weeks PTO • Eligible for year-end performance bonus • Advancement opportunities

About the Alpharetta Chamber: The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce was established in November 2013 by a group of business leaders who wanted to build a business identity for Alpharetta much like the Chambers in Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and the Roswell INC do for their cities. It was a goal to create an organization that Alpharetta businesses would be proud to be a member of, and use to grow its current and prospective business base.

Already, in two years the Chamber has grown significantly in membership. During the first two “Charter months” (November and December of 2013) the Chamber established a base of 77 Charter Members. After the Chamber’s first full year in 2014, the membership total increased to over 170. As of March 2016, the Chamber sits at over 310 members.

Joining the Chamber gives members the opportunity to take part in several signature events throughout the year. These events include: Women Who Walk the Walk, Golf Net- working League & Golf Tournament, Business Academy, Chamber’s Annual Gala, Thirsty Thursday!, and Alpharetta Restaurant Week.

In addition to its signature events, the Chamber provides an extensive range of benefits to assist its members in networking, education, and marketing. It is also a vehicle for connecting its business community with the general population and showcasing what Alpharetta has to offer for prospective businesses and residents. More information about the Alpharetta Chamber can be found on www.alpharettachamber.com For more information or to apply, email a resume and cover letter to: hans@alpharettachamber.com.

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Full-time Sawnee EMC is seeking a Control Center Manager to manage dispatchers, construction and service personnel activities. Bachelors or associates degree preferred, with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of ten years’ experience in electric utility work, including seven years’ experience in distribution system line operations.

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The City of Suwanee is accepting applications for: Communications Officer $16.16/ hr & Seasonal Equipment Operator $14.64/hr.

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Moving Sale

Cemetery

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ALPHARETTA The Oaks Subdivision, 4590 Oakhurst Lane 30004. Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16, 7am-2pm.

Chairs, art supplies, furniture, toys, bedding, paintings, household items, kitchenware, clothes, carpeting remnants, decorative items, antique ice cream parlor chairs, Christmas items, small portable sewing machine (never used!) and items, sports equipment, etc

JOHNS CREEK Westbury Subdivision, 335 Westbury Lane 30005.

Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

Downsizing everything!

Furniture, appliances, sports equipment, miscellaneous household items etc

ARLINGTON Garden of Prayer, lot 6-A, spaces 3 & 4.

Bronze marker with base & 2 vaults. $9500 (Value $16,690). 470-281-6122

CUMMING: 5724 Kendrick Lane. Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm. Mostly Furniture

DINING SET, cherry: Table, China cabinet, server, chairs. $700/obo.

770-568-1344

Animals

DINING ROOM SET: Cherrywood Queen Anne, 8 pieces including China cabinet. $650/obo. 770309-0729

Is hiring in mulitiple departments.

Hours consist of Tuesdays through Saturdays 9:30 to 3:30 and 9:30 to 4:00 Interested parties send resume to info@ fostercares.org or call 770-641-9591

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NFCC is a locally supported, volunteerbased organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. Flexible, mature, responsible person who gets along well with people to work in Thrift Shop. Hours: Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 and Sunday 12:30 to 6:30. Drug-free workplace. e-Verify. Pick up/submit application at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or bebe@ nfcchelp.org

Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK The Falls Of Autry Mills; Huge neighborhood sale!

Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

Look for balloons!

CUMMING: The Villages at Concord Farms, and Concord Farms Subdivisions multi family.

Between Post and Bethelview Roads, 30040.

Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

Tools, golf clubs, quilts, lawn mower, baby stuff etc Cumming/S. Forsyth Creekstone Estates; Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16, 8am-1pm. 15+ homes. Highway 141/ Peachtree Parkway @ South Clement Road (Highway 141 is exit 13 off GA-400). Furniture, household items, great finds!

ALPHARETTA: Multifamily. 4901 Hunters Oaks Lane. Friday 4/15, Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

JOHNS CREEK / ALPHARETTA Chartwell Subdivision Multi Household.

9875 Rod Road 30022 Friday, 4/15, Saturday, 4/16 8am-2pm.

MILTON Crooked Creek Community Wide Sale!

14250 Creek Club Drive.

Saturday 4/16, 7am-3pm.

All shoppers welcome!

ALPHARETTA 10940 S. Kimball Bridge Crossing, 4/16, Saturday 9am-2pm.

Housewares, hardware/ tools, sports, crafts, holiday. Cash. No early sales.

JOHNS CREEK Doublegate Subdivision, 265 Gaitskell Lane 30022.

Friday 4/15, 7:30AM-2PM, Saturday 4/16, 7:30AM-1pm.

Three family. Furniture, household items, and sporting equipment.

Roswell Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Huge 100+ houses!

Saturday 4/16, 8am-3pm.

Holcomb Bridge Road, 3 miles east of GA-400.

Info & maps at: www.

HorseshoeBendGarage Sale.com. Organized by Mitch Falkin, RE/MAX Around Atlanta 770-3302374.

JOHNS CREEK/ ALPHARETTA Rivermont Northpeak Subdivision; 535 Mount Washington Lane 30022.

Saturday 4/16, 8am-5pm.

Sunday 4/17, 11am-3pm.

Wrought iron queen bed, small kitchen table with 4 chairs, golf clubs and bag, clothing, handbags, hats, costume jewelry, shoes, electronics plus a variety of items!

CUMMING Kingswood Neighborhood SALE off Castleberry, 4805 Kings Common Way 30040; Friday 4/15, Saturday 4/16, 8am-2pm.

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Furniture

DINING SET, white wicker.

48” glass-top table, 4 cushioned chairs $350.

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Bargains Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600.

Photos. 678-549-6057.

ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $1000.

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Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1500 both. 678492-2300

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2 premium spaces, prestigious Pine Hill. #184-C, 3 & 4. Valued at $17,000, sacrifice $7000/ both. 770-886-6988 Roswell-Greenlawn.

Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain.

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FRENCH BEDROOM SET: Twin beds, headboard, footboard, dresser, side table $700.

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Garden/Lawn DRIFTWOOD: For decorating and/or projects. $350/all! Text for pix: 678468-8687

Household ORIENTAL RUGS, matching patterns. 3.6x5.6 and 2.6x8 runner. Never used! $300. 770-418-1929

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Office/Business Equip/Supplies

Recreation Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-9930835 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404934-7307 Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000. Very lightly used; great condition! $350.

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CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400.

770-753-0787 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678445-3654

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Cherry conference room table (8’x4’), 6 chairs. $500; Executive cherry desk $300; 3 side chairs, cherry frame, dark green fabric $150; 2 reception fabric chairs $80 Mint!

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Vintage Barbie, Midge, Francie, Skipper dolls, clothing and accessories.

(Local). Cell 214-8838215

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HOSPITAL BED: Electronic controls with deluxe mattress. Bought new, used less than 2 weeks. $500. Originally $2000. 404-735-7250

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Apartment for Rent - Furnished ALPHARETTA Basement.

Outside entrance. 1BDRM/1BA. Large den and kitchen combination. No pets.

Non-smoker. 2 references.

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Home for Sale N. Fulton/Forsyth LEASE/OPTION TO BUY. Choose the property you want, rent till you can buy.

Minimum price $160,000$700,000.

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Main Street Commons Office Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Office Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offices, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice finishes. $1385/ month. 1020 Powers Place.

Linda.Ekes@ccgatl.com Waterfront in GA LAKE NOTTELEY 1-acre lakefront wooded lot, just 90 miles north of Atlanta in upscale mountain-top community with pool, clubhouse, stables and many more amenities.

Motivated seller $189,000.

770-845-5709 LAKE INNSBROOK Beautiful lakefront 3BDRM/2 full bath vacation home at the Pine Mountain Club Chalet Village, 1/4 mile from the entrance to Callaway Gardens. 1500 square feet. updated kitchen, hardwood floors, screened-in porch and fully handicapped accessible. $135,000. Call Tammy Pierce at Waddell Realty at 706-325-3940

Instruction Camps AHS JR. RAIDER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Rising 2nd-9th Graders; 6/1-6/3. Alpharetta High School $125.00 (includes camp T shirt) https:// sites.google.com/site/ ahsraidervolleyball/

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AC/Heating

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Call Steve, 678-270-8108 (cell) AC/Heating Preseason Air Conditioning tune-up, Summer Special 1st. unit $85.00. Each additional Unit $69.00. Parts and Freon extra. A & K Service 770-480-2059, 770-4750628

Cleaning Services Need a housecleaning?

Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References.

404-468-7667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!”

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $50 OFF any concrete job over $250 $250 OFF any job over $3500 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial.

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Farm/Garden Services Bushhog, bobcat w o r k , c l e a r i n g / cleanups,light grading, plowing,garden tilling, pinestraw/mulch, pasture renovation/ finish mowing. Insured, experienced.

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Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen back-splashes.

Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-8871868 for free estimate.

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

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

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Painters

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Landscaping

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Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Roots Horticulture; a full service landscape company capable of seeing any landscape job through from concept to completion. We place our focus on quality craftsmanship and honest customer service. 404557-9147

Haulers

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

Free quotes.

Fully insured. 770Tree. com 678-506-0006

Plumbing, Electrical and Drywall Repair and Installation Complete home maintenance We do it all!

Call Mike 404-647-1406

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678898-7237

Home Improvement 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.

Credit cards accepted.

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