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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The owner of a wellknown local pet grooming salon was indicted April 9 after reports of animal abuse, including death, surfaced.

Michelle Louise Root, 41, of Gainesville, was charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after she reportedly killed a dog she had been grooming at her store, Paw’sh Paws, 530 Lake Center Parkway B2.

On Oct. 11, 2017, Root was arrested for cruelty to animals after a shop employee went to the Cumming Police Department after witnessing the incident Oct. 7. The employee told police she was washing the Portuguese water dog wheaten terrier mix, Meko, 3, when another employee took the dog to the front of the store where Root worked.

Root reportedly abused Meko by kicking and choking the dog to the point of unconsciousness, according to the police report.

Root then put Meko back onto the table and attempted to finish grooming the dog. However, the employee said Meko was unresponsive at the time.

Shortly after the incident, Meko’s owner came to pick him up, and Root and her husband reportedly told the owner Meko “must’ve had a seizure,” according to the report.

Meko was transported to a local animal hospital where he was pronounced dead. The owner took the dog for a pathology report and autopsy, and the necropsy reportedly confirmed eye witness statements.

A few days later, another employee gave a statement to police corroborat-

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ing the first employee’s account. Both employees said this was not the first occurrence of abuse they saw from Root, but it was the first time it caused an animal’s death to their knowledge.

Then on Oct. 18, 2017, Root reported to the Forsyth County Jail after the Cumming Police Department executed two search warrants on the business and at Root’s home.

Root posted bond both times.

She then received a second felony aggravated cruelty to animals charge after police learned of a second report of a dog having to be euthanized in March 2016 after being in Root’s care.

According to the criminal arrest warrant, a dog in Root’s care suffered a ruptured spleen and eye trauma. The dog was later euthanized.

Cumming Police Deputy Chief Aletha Barrett said Root has since closed the business.

The Cumming Police Department has received hundreds of statements of similar abusive situations from the public since Root was first arrested.

The county strengthened provisions in its own animal control ordinance following this case.

The County Commission voted unanimously Feb. 1 to approve a resolution that would modify the ordinance.

The additions include banning tethering when a dog is not in the presence of an adult, barring people convicted of animal cruelty from owning an animal and requiring animal handlers to obtain permits and undergo a background check.

Another provision allows businesses associated with animals 90 days to meet any new requirements, such as

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conducting background checks on employees, including minors with a parent’s consent and seasonal and part-time workers.

Volunteers would not be required to undergo background checks.

More changes include setting specific time frames for tethering and specifying the type of tether allowed.

The ordinance provides exemptions for veterinarians, employees of the county animal shelter, professional dog handlers and trainers who may temporarily restrain an animal using a basic tether around the neck.

Such tethering would only be allowed during business hours while grooming an animal to ensure supervision. The harness also must not exceed 10 percent of an animal’s body weight.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Duluth man died following a collision April 14.

At 9:10 a.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Sharon Road regarding a crash between a motorcycle and a minivan.

Gregory Smith, 64, of Duluth, was pronounced dead at North Fulton Hospital, according to Deputy First Class Andy Ives, traffic investigator with the Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation at this point has determined that a 2018 Harley David-

son Electra-Glide, driven by Smith, was traveling north on Peachtree Parkway approaching the intersection with Sharon Road when it collided with a 2016 Honda Odyssey minivan, driven

by Vivekanandan Kandasamy, 39, of Cumming.

Authorities said the minivan was preparing to make a left turn from southbound Peachtree Parkway onto Sharon Road.

Kandasamy and a juvenile female family member who was a passenger were not injured.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Traffic Specialist Unit.

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County investigates fire at wastewater treatment plant

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is looking into a fire that occurred Feb. 6 at the James Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. At an April 10 meeting, the Forsyth County Commission approved more than $400,000 for repairs and improvements at the facility. The county is on the hook for a $50,000 insurance deductible, and plans to install new blowers and add structural and electrical assessment services and building repairs.

Part of the money will go toward an investigation, removal of burned equipment and replacement of new parts.

Additionally, structural and electrical assessments of the building will need to take place, along with a forensic investigation. Procurement Director Donna Kukarola said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the county kept one of the blown-out motors for examination.

“They will take that apart this summer to consider,” Kukarola said. “They consider that one of the major factors.”

Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills asked if there were any safety procedures in place to restrict the fire from spreading.

“There are some in the electrical panel, but this wasn’t there,” Kukarola said. “It’s been a very unusual

fire. Even our fire department said we needed to hire investigators because it’s very unusual. We’d like to know how it happened and why.”

Commission Chairman Todd Levent asked if the county changed contractors in the building over the last six months, but Kukarola said they had not.

“They’ve pulled our operator’s maintenance records on this,” Kukarola said. “They’re doing a deep dive on what could have caused this fire.”

Director of Water and Sewer Tim Perkins said the equipment at the plant had been inspected the week prior, including infrared camera work.

“It’s really odd,” Perkins said.

“They’re thinking it started in the motor. There’s nothing in there to fuel the fire, which is the odd part that it put off that much heat to spread to the five other blowers. In this room, it’s pretty much concrete, and the blowers are in enclosed metal cases. So what fueled the fire to get that hot to jump between pieces of equipment is extremely odd.”

Perkins said blowers can catch on fire, but it usually doesn’t spread to other equipment.

“They put off a lot of heat themselves, sometimes turning over 200 degrees,” Perkins said. “But for it to spread is what’s odd. It’s why we’re trying to learn what caused it to see how we can keep it from happening again.”

Short-term rental ordinance set for public hearing

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The public will get to weigh in soon on stricter guidelines Forsyth County is setting for short-term residential rentals following complaints about loud parties and disruptions.

The Board of Commissioners decided April 11 to send the changes to public hearing in the next few weeks.

In March, the commission studied a similar draft from Hall County. Last November, the board voted to create an ordinance regulating the short-term home rentals from websites such as

Airbnb or Vacation Rental by Owner, or VRBO. Now, the board revisited the topic to set more parameters before the public weighs in.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the board decided to define residential rentals that accommodate guests for stays of less than a week as boarding houses.

“If you’re going to qualify as a shortterm vacation rental and allow your home to remain residential in character, which is what this ordinance does, then you must commit to us that you are going to rent or lease your residential structure for at least six nights,

seven days up to 30 days,” Jarrard said. “If you lease or rent it for shorter than that, as a government we will construe that as the structure being converted away from residential to more of a boarding house or commercial. That is illegal and we’d shut it down.”

Homeowners must obtain a shortterm vacation rental permit with the county before renting or leasing any portion of their home, according to the ordinance.

Those owners, or a local contact person, must be able to respond to the guest at all times.

The board discussed the occupancy limits for the rentals and decided to go

by the sewer capacity. For a lodging that uses sewer, there may not be more than 15 people staying at the location overnight. For a home with an onsite septic system, they also may not have more than 15 people, but occupancy is based upon the gallons used per person per day.

During the day, guests are limited to 19 people and are not allowed to be on the premises past 11 p.m. or until 7 a.m.

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Censoring constituents online Courts debate impact on First Amendment rights

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GEORGIA — Elected officials have been of the story? Visit using social media to expand their reach NorthFulton.com/ to constituents for almost two decades.

Podcasts and But not everybody’s getting through. listen to the “Inside Some elected officials block individthe Box” podcast. uals from their social media accounts, a practice that raises ethical issues on voters’ rights to access their government.

Cherokee County, says he does not Since social media’s premiere on the believe he is violating his constituents’ political scene, the guidelines governing First Amendment rights by blocking ethical practices remain unclear. Few them when he deems it appropriate. laws address the issue.

In an emailed statement, Albers Blocking is one way account owners said his official information and press can shut out people from viewing their releases can be found on the Georgia posts or account.

General Assembly website or on his Local politicians do it. campaign website at senatoralbers.com.

President Trump has done it, and it Social media, however, is personal, sparked a recent lawsuit.

Albers said. He took to his Facebook Earlier this year, Columbia Uniand Twitter pages recently and updated versity filed suit against the administhe information sections to reflect that tration for the president’s practice of his pages are “personal and occasionblocking Twitter users. The university ally (have) campaign messages.” argued that American citizens have the For Sean J. Young, legal director right to be free to express their views to of the American Civil Liberties Union elected officials. Blocking users on a so- of Georgia, that’s not a good enough cial media website simply because their justification. views run counter to the president’s is “In general, you don’t get to exempt undemocratic, the suit argued. yourself from the First Amendment’s U.S. District requirements by Court Judge saying, ‘oh wait, Naomi Reice this now is a Criticism of our elected Buchwald conpersonal page,’” fronted Trump’s officials is the cornerstone Young said. attorney, any elected of our democracy. We can’t “If Michael Baer, official has a let that be eroded. Social telling him that town hall and “once it is a says they want media is a relatively new public forum, to hear what you can’t shut phenomenon, but the First the people are somebody up concerned about Amendment principals of because you as their senator, don’t like what but they only our country are timeless they’re saying.” want people to and have been around for Baer councome who like tered that them and will centuries.” blocking on say good things. social media That’s the kind SEAN J. YOUNG amounts to the of scenario that Legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia same thing as would not cut it the president in the court.” walking away from a hostile crowd at a The courts, Young said, generally town hall meeting. don’t allow people to evade the Constitution by attaching provisos such as: Trouble on the home front “this is personal.”

The conflict between politicians and “They look at what’s actually constituents on social media extends to happening,” he said. “If it quacks and North Georgia. walks like a duck, you can call it an State Sen. John Albers, who repelephant, but it’s a duck.” resents portions of North Fulton and The ACLU of Georgia sent Albers a

State Sen. John Albers has been notified by the Georgia ACLU to unblock his constituets from his Facebook and Twitter pages. Albers claims they are his “personal” accounts. If you’ve been blocked by someone on Facebook, the bottom photo is what you’d see. If you’ve been blocked on Twitter, their profile would appear like the right photo. letter April 11 after being contacted by nine Georgia residents, most of whom reside in Albers’ Senate district, who have been blocked from posting on, or even viewing, Albers’ official government Facebook and Twitter pages.

Those pages are otherwise open for public comment to preselected “Facebook friends.”

Young stated that Albers previously had a separate Facebook page titled “Senator Albers” that was once used for digital town hall meetings.

However, that page was deleted, and it appears Albers uses his secondary Facebook page to conduct government business.

“Thus, whether you intended to or not, your Facebook default account page now functions practically as an official government page,” Young wrote in the letter to Albers. “And because your government Facebook and Twitter pages have been opened for some members of the public to post comments, it is considered a ‘limited public forum.’”

On a personal page, Young said the user has the right, even the First Amendment right probably, to design and make the page as he or she pleases.

“The problem we’re seeing recently is a lot of politicians and elected officials treating their government social media pages as they treat their personal pages,” Young said. “So they’re creating a separate government site to publicize the great work they’re doing.

Government transparency is great… but when constituents post comments that they don’t like, or say they need to be voted out of office, we’ve seen elected

officials delete those comments and block people who post comments the elected officials don’t like.”

Constituent says she was shut out One Albers constituent, Daryl O’Hare, objected to the senator’s “consistent practice of censorship and discrimination in communications related to his office, particularly in several avenues.”

O’Hare wrote to the Ethics Committee of the Georgia State Senate last year to complain of his activity.

“I believe it is in the state’s interest when a representative of the Georgia General Assembly fails to pass a full transparency test, especially in the area of equal access to his/her constituency, and particularly with regards to discrimination,” O’Hare said.

She listed the several ways Albers interacts with constituents and argued that all of these avenues should, given proper oversight by Albers, make constituents feel they are able to correspond with him in a way that is open and traceable should there ever be a need to recover communications.

On the surface, she said, this would appear to be the case with Albers.

“However, what happens when a constituent contacts the elected official through one of the avenues the legislator invited him/her to and the legislator proceeds to block the constituent without any known cause to the constituent?” O’Hare asked. “I am one of those constituents, and while I have contacted the senator numerous times to ask why, I have not been given a

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gains popularity response or a report with any evidence to explain the action.”

Since last year, the ACLU of Georgia has sent letters to other elected officials to notify them of a similar situation -to three sheriffs, a police department, the secretary of state, a U.S. Senator and three members of Congress demanding that they stop censoring their critics who post on official government social media accounts.

But Albers said the ACLU letter is “mostly out of date and (the ACLU of Georgia) should update their research.”

“Unfortunately, social media has devolved in many ways and everyone should remember 13-year-olds have access,” Albers wrote in an emailed statement. “Sadly, and based on unfortunate negative behavior, I do not use social media for official communication. Social media is just what the name says, ‘social.’ My office is always available to schedule a call or meeting to work with people in a positive and professional manner.”

But Young has countered that criticism of elected officials is the cornerstone of American democracy.

“We can’t let that be eroded,” Young said. “Social media is a relatively new phenomenon, but the First Amendment principals of our country are timeless and have been around for centuries. A basic First Amendment principal set out by the United States Supreme Court is that when the government creates a public forum, it cannot then discriminate or censor people based on their viewpoint.”

Young cited one federal lawsuit in Maryland which was settled when Gov. Larry Hogan agreed to pay $65,000 to the plaintiffs and to rewrite his social media policies to conform to the Constitution.

In the case with President Trump, both sides agreed to a compromise whereby the president could “mute” users, rather than blocking them. In this way, the president wouldn’t have to see the comments, which can get malicious, but the voter can continue to read what Trump posts. Some public officials are unapologetic about blocking constituents on social media.

Other officials take different tack Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills uses her Facebook page to communicate, but said she has reduced her activity because of cyberbullying.

“I love talking to people and explaining things and getting their input and feedback but I don’t like the attacks or the twisting of your words,” Mills said.

“The other huge factor is the time it takes. When you post anything, you get asked 100 questions that usually don’t even relate to what you’ve posted about. I don’t mind answering questions and honestly, I like giving out correct information. But working 10 to 12 hour days really limits how much time you have to give to social media.”

While Mills said communication with all county residents is important, she still has to block some people.

“I have found that some folks on social media want to make any and everything about themselves and they will use a person, like me, to draw attention to themselves,” Mills said.

The commissioner said she resents being used to feed these people’s agendas which, she added, provide no benefit to the county but only serve to tear her down personally.

“I don’t want to give them too much priority in my life when I already have so many beneficial things to work on,” she said.

Milton Councilman Matt Kunz posts a short video after every City Council meeting or important event to give his thoughts.

“Communication is very important,” Kunz said. “Often I’ll get comments on those posts, and I’ll respond. Social media is a little like the Wild West. If you don’t come into it with a set of principles to guide you, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble.”

When he encounters someone he thinks is being deceitful, he said he just moves on.

“There are plenty of other people, good people, who are out there and that I can help, and it’s best to just focus on them,” he said.

Albers was given 30 days to respond to the ACLU of Georgia’s requests that he restore the posting privileges of individuals identified in the letter, or provide a legal justification for why they have been blocked.

“The others we’ve contacted have been pretty cooperative,” Young said.

“The ACLU of Georgia isn’t out to demonize anyone here. We understand in many ways this is a brave new world.

We’re all trying to figure this out together.

We’re always happy to work with any elected officials on a social media policy that complies with the Constitution.”

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STATE SENATE John Albers SD 56

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Did Not Respond: Brandon Beach SD 21, Michael Williams SD 27 STATE HOUSE Wes Cantrell HD22

Yes

Sheri Gilligan HD24

No

Did Not Respond: Betty Price HD 48, Kevin Tanner HD 9, Todd Jones HD 25, Chuck Martin HD 49 ALPHARETTA Mayor Donald Mitchell

Yes

Councilman Jason Binder

No

Councilman Ben Burnett

No

Did Not Respond: Councilman Dan Merkel CUMMING Did Not Respond: The Cumming City Council did not respond for comment including Mayor Troy Brumbalow, Councilman Chad Crane, Councilman Jason Evans, Councilman Louis Ledbetter, Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter and Councilman Christopher Light.

FORSYTH Commissioner Dennis Brown

No

Commissioner Cindy Mills

Yes

Commissioner Laura Semanson

No

Did not respond: Commissioner Pete Amos, Commissioner Todd Levent JOHNS CREEK Mayor Mike Bodker

Yes

Councilman Steve Broadbent

No

Councilman Chris Coughlin

No

Did Not Respond: Councilman John Bradberry, Councilwoman Stephanie Endres, Councilman Jay Lin, Councilman Lenny Zaprowski MILTON Councilwoman Laura Bentley

No

Councilman Peyton Jamison

No

Councilman Matt Kunz

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Councilman Joe Longoria

No

Did not respond: Mayor Joe Lockwood, Councilman Burt Hewitt, Councilman Rick Mohrig ROSWELL Mayor Lori Henry

No

Councilman Matt Tyser

No

Councilman Michael Palermo

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Did not respond: Councilman Sean Groer, Councilman Matt Judy, Councilwoman Marie Willsey, Councilman Marcelo Zapata

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is still among the top growing counties in the United States, this time coming in at 11th place.

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Forsyth County sits just outside the top 10 counties for the largest percentage of population growth over a seven-year period from April 2010 to July 2017.

The county saw a 29.9 percent increase from 175,000 residents in 2010 to 227,000 in 2017, or roughly 52,000 people. In July 2015, the population was estimated at just over 212,000, an increase of 21 percent from April 2010.

Forsyth County is one of the largest counties in the top 11. Only No. 9 Fort Bend County, Texas and No. 8 Osceola County, Florida have larger populations of more than 760,000 and 352,000, respectively.

The fastest growing county in the nation from 2010 to 2017 is Williams County, North Dakota, which saw a 49 percent increase in population from 22,000 to 33,000.

According to the data, Long County, Georgia is the fastest growing county in the state with an increase of 31 percent from 14,000 to 19,000, which makes it No. 7 on the list.

President of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce James McCoy said he has not noticed a difference in Forsyth’s fluctuating ranking.

From 2016 to 2017, Forsyth County

was the 25th fastest growing county in the nation.

“The difference in being anywhere in the top 50 is fractional,” McCoy said.

“You can see that in the continued strength in the housing market and the continued investment in the retail that follows those homeowners.”

McCoy credits “world class schools, the lowest property taxes in the region and the best amenities in the region” for the continued strong growth.

“It is the best place to live and work in Atlanta,” he said. “While the overall national economy is experiencing steady growth, at the local level there are pockets of varying levels of economic activity and those are very dynamic and ever-changing markets.”

As for the future, he suggests the county work on strengthening its groundwork.

“We will need to continue to make investing in infrastructure a top priority and not fall behind,” McCoy said.

“Roads, parks and schools will need to remain a priority. We will see the residential growth be steady with a much larger investment in the next decade from businesses and job growth.”

Other rapidly growing counties in Georgia from 2010 to 2017 include No. 25 Bryan County with a 22.7 percent increase, No. 28 Columbia County with a 22.2 percent increase, No. 76 Oconee County with a 15.9 percent increase, No. 80 Cherokee County with a 15.5 percent increase and No. 96 Effingham County with a 14.8 percent increase.

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Oshinski replaces Ken Lacey, who announced his retirement from the program earlier this year OSHINSKI after four winning seasons and three trips to the state playoffs.

“I am incredibly excited about this new opportunity to coach the varsity girls basketball team at Pinecrest Academy,” Oshinski said. “It is a program that has developed a reputation of success, and I am really looking forward to building on that tradition of excellence.”

A Pincerest alumni, Oshinkski led the the 7th grade team in winning the Metro 10 boys basketball championship in 2017 and coached the 8th grade team to the Metro 10 finals in 2018.

“Pinecrest Athletics is looking forward to [Oshinski’s] leadership of the varsity girls basketball program, and I feel confident that he’ll be able to continue the success that Coach Lacey brought to the program,” said Chris Kane, athletic director.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A local South Forsyth High School junior took his love of chess and turned it into a way to give back.

Srikar Karra, 16, started his own chess coaching service last year called Insight Chess Academy where he teaches enrollees how to play the game.

He also throws in some life lessons along the way.

The idea first started when Karra’s family was going through a financially difficult time. He wanted to help by providing an income, and he realized he could use his passion for chess to his advantage. He started giving chess lessons to children about three to four times a week.

“My main goal and motivation is to influence other high schoolers like myself and be able to motivate them to do what I’ve done,” he said. “I want to be able to impact other people while doing something I love, which is teaching chess.”

Now, the money he earns is put toward various charities and organizations. Some of the donations have gone to fight hunger, to the Akshaya Partra Foundation, which runs a school lunch program in India, and to three students in India for their education.

“Our work is about building stronger communities, neighborhoods and economies, and we believe that chess players are an important leverage point in that work,” he said. “Insights’ mission is to cultivate vibrant communities by connecting chess players with the skills, information and services they need to learn chess while developing as a person.”

Enrollment was sluggish at first, but over time the academy has grown.

“I have grown in the number of students and I have also grown personally with being an effective leader and mentor,” Karra said. “It has been an eye-opening experience serving and teaching others and knowing that, by myself, I’m able to donate so much money.”

Throughout his time forming the venture, Karra has won awards for his work, including the Georgia Youth Leadership Award, which is given to 20 young leaders in the state for showing exemplary leadership skills.

“Being recognized for the work I do really means a lot to me, and it also means a lot to my family,” he said. “It’s good to know that I have been making my mom and dad proud as well as im-

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pacting my brother in a positive manner. It really feels good to know that I’m able to do so much by myself, and I believe that my story should impact other teens like me and allow them to help out in the community.”

Karra hopes to host events to help grow the enterprise. He said he plans to let his brother take over when he enrolls in college.

To learn more about Insight Chess Academy, visit insightchess.com.

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Forsyth Digs Earth Day set for April 21 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Extension will once again host the annual Forsyth Digs Earth Day on April 21.

Over the past couple of decades, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers have built demonstration and education gardens at public facilities throughout the county.

Now, they’re helping to build community through gardening by hosting monthly dig-in events at these gardens.

On April 21, adults and children can dig-in to nature and gardening activities around the county as.

Extension staff and volunteers will be at: Fowler Park near the Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Water Wonders activities – learn about water sources and conservation • Vampire Insects booth – learn about biting insects and how to avoid them • Bluebird Trail – learn how to attract bluebirds to your yard • Frog Monitoring – learn how frogs and toads provide natural pest control and tell us about air and water quality • Native Tree Trail – learn why native trees are a cornerstone of local ecosystems • Master Naturalist Q & A Booth – learn more about local ecosystems and the citizen science projects of Forsyth County Extension Master Naturalist Volunteers • 4-H Booth – explore youth ac-

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Join Master Naturalists to learn about native plants and their benefits Cumming Library Secret Garden, 10 a.m.-noon Tour the Secret Garden with Master Gardeners and learn about drought-tolerant shade plants, get tips on selecting the right plant for the right place in your landscape, join a scavenger hunt, and plant an herb to take home.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County residents who plan to vote for the May 22 general primary, nonpartisan general election and special elections or change their name and/ or address on the voter registration list must do so no later than Tuesday, April 24.

A voter registration application must be completely filled out and either USPS postmarked or otherwise delivered to the Forsyth County Voter Registration and Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Drive) no later than the close of business at 4:30 p.m.

Residents may also register to vote at any county public library.

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I have lots of mothers in my life that are deserving of recognition for all of the amazing things they do. But my favorites are my mother, my mother in law and my wife – who is the mother to my two beautiful children. Each of them loves their children unconditionally and are role models in how to keep life’s tribulations in perspective while always putting their children first. My dad, my father in law and I are better men because of the amazing moms that are in our lives! ~ Hans Appen My mother has endured a lot.

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To put it simply, my mom is my best friend.

Whenever I have news to share, whether good or bad, she’s the first one I call. We can spend hours together laughing about everything, but she also gives me the best advice. The older I get, the more I realize my mom is always right, so I trust her guidance wholeheartedly. When people say I remind them of her, either by my personality or looks, it’s the highest compliment I can receive. My mom is a beautiful person, not only on the outside, but on the inside. She’s compassionate, smart, hardworking, has a heart of gold and is the strongest person I know. I look up to her and strive to be just like her when I’m older. ~Kathleen Sturgeon

My mom is so much more than a mom. She is a true friend that will love and support you through anything. Some people may think it’s funny, but there is not a day that goes by that I don’t talk to my mom on the phone at least once a day. Unfortunately, we don’t live close and, we don’t actually see each other that often, so the phone calls keep her close at heart. My mom is the type of person who never meets a stranger and if that stranger would happen to be a child, then that child always seems to fall for my mom. It just so happens that my mom has cared for more children back home than we can keep track of, but there is one thing that does not change: her love and support for me. Mom you mean the world to so many people, but I can honestly say you mean the most to me. Love Forever! ~ Paul Flowers

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Of course my mom is the favorite mom in my life. She continues to be a source of encouragement and support to her four children and now to her 11 grandchildren. She is always ready for a fun adventure and available to help anyone who needs it. We will celebrate her 80th birthday this May. ~ Christina Appen Sometimes you love her, sometimes you don’t, but one thing is for certain. No one can nag like her. Of course I’m talking about dear, sweet mom.

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Americans will remain optimistic that President Trump’s fresh economic policies will spur growth.

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U.S. economy: ‘remarkably stable’ in recent years

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The U.S. economy has been “remarkably stable” in recent years with the recovery remaining on track supported by robust job growth and solid consumer spending.

That’s according to Kenneth Shiver, chief economist for the Southern Company.

Shiver spoke April 10 at the 2018 Economic Outlook Breakfast at the Cumming Recreation and Parks Meeting Facility. Shiver gave insights into the economic status of Northeast Georgia, the Ga. 400 corridor and predictions for the future.

He said the U.S. stock prices reached new heights in 2017, surpassing historical milestones and continuing to grow strong.

“Consumer sentiment is upbeat, boosted by better household finances,”

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Southern Company Chief Economist Kenneth Shiver speaks about trends in the economy in Forsyth County and across the United States.

Shiver said. “Americans will remain optimistic that President Trump’s fresh economic policies will spur growth.”

The Southeast continues to outpace the rest of the country in population growth, he said, boosted by net migration.

“In Forsyth County, your population increases about 4 percent a year,” he said. “That made this presentation a little different because usually I’m talking about how Georgia is growing 1 percent versus the nation growing at .8 percent.

You all have a lot of population growth.

But it’s less than it used to be.”

For most households across the country, the growth and housing demand are back to pre-recession levels, he said. The recent pace of new residential construction seems to be more in line with population growth.

Typically in Forsyth County, there are about three people per household.

Shiver and his team looked at building permits issued in the county.

In 2001, the county was adding about 2,500 households a year and building permits around the same amount.

Shortly after, there was a housing boom in 2006 and then the housing bust in 2008.

But around 2011, the county started seeing a sudden addition of households.

“There will be a demand for housing,” Shiver said. “Since 2012, things have been a lot more in balance.”

Right now, he said, permits are running slightly ahead of households, but households are growing at a rate higher than before the recession.

President Trump’s tax plan will boost economic growth in the near term, Shiver said.

“But positive effects would be muted by effect of higher interest rates caused by larger public debt,” he said.

“The plan provides demand stimulus with economy at full employment and translates in initial upward pressure on rates and a flattening of the yield curve.

However economic policy uncertainty in the U.S. remains fairly elevated.”

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WellStar exec to speak at women’s luncheon ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Candice L. Saunders, president and CEO of WellStar Health System, will be the featured speaker at the Women Who Walk the Walk business luncheon April 24 at The Lodge at the Golf Club of Georgia.

Saunders, who heads the largest health system in Georgia, will speak on mentoring strategies and leadership.

Saunders began her career as a critical care nurse and joined WellStar as president of Kennestone Hospital in 2007. She was promoted to execu-

tive vice president and chief operating officer for WellStar Health System in 2013, and in 2015, became president and CEO. In addition to her work with WellStar, Saunders serves on the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees and as chair of its Regional Policy Board for Region 4.

The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Women Who Walk the Walk is a biannual luncheon for women in business that provides Alpharetta businesswomen an opportunity to network, connect and learn together. The group also

names a local charity to support each year. This year, the organization has selected the Drake Closet-Alpharetta, supporting homeless, single mothers in North Metro Atlanta. All attendees have been asked to bring a new or gently worn handbag that will be donated to the charity.

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No perfect house? Make one The national news is finally starting to report what we in the real estate industry have known for about two years now: inventory levels are historically low, they are driving home prices GEOFF SMITH up, and because Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com homebuilders are having trouble finding labor and inexpensive land, it appears the problem is only getting worse.

The Wall Street Journal just reported that fewer homes are being built today per household than almost at any time in U.S. history.

The National Association of Home Builders estimates that builders will start fewer than 900,000 new homes in 2018 across the U.S., which is less than the roughly 1.3 million homes needed to keep up with population growth.

This is helping to drive down inventory and drive up home values. In addition to the high labor costs and higher land prices, the association also says that regulatory costs are adding an average of nearly $85,000 to the cost of a new home – up more than 30 percent since 2011.

The story locally seems to be falling in line with the national trend. Mitchell Palm with the Atlanta-based Smart Real Estate Data says that the trend is pushing buyers toward homes that were built 10-15 years ago. Just before the downturn, homebuilders were building at a record pace.

Because of that, there is a huge number of those homes that Palm says are “considerably cheaper than new construction in the more established markets.”

“These 10-15 year old homes offer decent layouts, a lot of home for the price, and larger lots than what most

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For the first time in a while, I’m seeing more interest in our renovation loan product. It allows a homebuyer to put as little as 5 percent down on a conventional loan and 3.5 percent on an FHA loan, and to have all of those upgrades built into the loan after closing on their new home. homebuilders are providing today,” he said. “Update some flooring, counters, appliances, and a fresh coat of paint, and you have a practically brand-new house.”

For the first time in a while, I’m seeing more interest in our renovation loan product. It allows a homebuyer to put as little as 5 percent down on a conventional loan and 3.5 percent on an FHA loan, and to have all of those upgrades built into the loan after closing on their new home.

The loans are pretty flexible and as long as the project adds value to the house, a homebuyer can do something as small as just replacing countertops in the kitchen, to adding a pool in the backyard, and even adding a bedroom to the house.

A recent client of mine was set on having brand new appliances and finishings and was set on a new home.

After two months into the process, she realized she was going to have to pay too much to live too far outside of the city.

So she switched her mindset and bought a house built in 2004 with a renovation loan. After closing, she replaced the entire kitchen, bought new appliances, replaced the flooring on the first floor and updated the tile in the master bath.

The loan also works for existing homes. I’ve had clients who bought

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their homes 6-10 years ago and are ready to move.

But when they look out there, because home values have gone up so much, the more expensive houses they would normally move up to don’t look that much different than the homes they already live in. So instead of moving, they are staying home and remodeling. The renovation loan also allows a homeowner to access up to 95 percent, or 96.5 percent for FHA, of equity in their existing home to use toward construction costs.

It’s an odd time where the economy is going strong, but the housing market is tightening. Agents are looking for soft spots in the housing market where they can take their clients and not have to fight off other offers by doing things like offering higher than list-price. Using a renovation loan is a way to do that.

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

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Benefiting Children’s Charities, featuring some of the best food trucks in the South. An exciting Night with the Pioneer Chicken Stand Band, Live and Silent Auction and much more. April 28 at Shannondale Farm, 2395 Brimingham Rd. Milton. General admission $100 per person.

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EVENTS: JOHNS CREEK INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

ALPHARETTA CANDIDATE DEBATE FORUM

What: Celebration of the best traditional food, music and art from our own backyard.

When: Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club Fields, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: jcinternationalfest.com.

What: The Alpharetta Business Association is sponsoring a forum for residents to learn about the candidates for Alpharetta City Council and their positions on important issues.

When: Monday, April 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

CARE AFFAIR

FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

What: The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta will host a fundraiser benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. The evening will include dinner, music and a live auction.

When: Saturday, April 21, 6-11 p.m.

Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 9185 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: care-affair.com

EARTH DAY

What: Join the festivities on the Milton City Hall Plaza for a day filled with fun, learning and serving for all ages in celebration of Earth Day. When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL BLOOD DRIVE

What: Help save a life by donated blood.

When: Monday, April 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital,6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: redcrossblood.org

JOHNS CREEK CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Where: Join for the annual Chamber Golf Classic. Awards and BBQ dinner starts at 4:40 p.m.

When: Monday, April 23, 9:30 a.m.

Where: St. Ives Country Club, 1 St. Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekchamber.com

What: For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive, thus improving their quality of life.

When: Opening Ceremony Wednesday, April 25, 8 a.m-5 p.m.; events through May 25 Where: Bell Memorial Park, 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

What: 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: Exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers.

When: April 14-May 20 Where: Multiple locations throughout More info: atlantaaudubon.org

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.

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

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

FRIDAYS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

What: Enjoy food trucks, live music, beer and wine, classic cars, hot air balloon rides, inflatables and more.

When: Friday, April 20, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming Cost: $5 for ages 13 and up; free for children 12 and under More info: cummingfair.net

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

JAZZ JONES LEGACY

What: Hear Jazz Jones Legacy live as part of the Azalea Pops Music Series.

The band brings a high-energy mix of contemporary jazz, “smooth-fusion” and standards. Rain or shine.

When: Sunday, April 22, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

JOE GRANSDEN AND HIS BIG BAND

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Joe Gransden and his 16-piece big band. His singing has been compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.

When: Monday, April 23, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. Cost: $30 More info and tickets: get.org

“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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

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“THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE”

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“THE JUNGLE BOOK”

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What: Performed by Johns Creek Young Actors Ensemble at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.

When: Friday, April 20, 7 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door More info and tickets: forefrontarts. com/tickets What: This new adaptation finds a child lost in the Indian jungle, where he is adopted by Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the Panther.

When: April 21 and 28, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

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 20, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

What: Students will need to schedule a three-hour block of time to take the practice exam. Each student will get personalized results.

When: Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

ACT MOCK TEST

What: Take the practice ACT test. Ages 13-18. Registration required.

When: Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

ATLANTA AUTHORS: COLLEEN OAKLEY What: Come meet the author of “Close Enough to Touch,” Colleen Oakley.

When: Saturday, April 21, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG MARRIAGES

What: Facilitated by Dr. David Woodsfellow, he will discuss his new book, “Love Cycles, Fear Cycles” and offer his insight and advice for a healthy marriage.

When: Monday, April 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB

What: Join each month for a different book. This month’s discussion will focus on “The Private Patient,” by P.D. James.

When: Tuesday, April 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

“CRAFTERNOON” STORYTIME

What: Break out the glitter and gluesticks! Thursday afternoons are crafternoons at the library. Ages 3-6.

When: Thursday, April 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spurill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

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

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

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Listening to your boat Sometimes you have to listen to your boat.

You see, I’ve got this aging red Mohawk canoe that I’ve had for a long time now.

I call it “Ol’ Red,” That boat and I STEVE HUDSON have had some Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net grand adventures over the years, but lately (I admit it) Ol’ Red has been kind of neglected. That happens when life gets busy. You know how it goes: the schedule fills up with other things, and your buddy the boat gets lost in the shuffle.

But Ol’ Red has let me know that ignoring your boat is a bad thing to do. For a while now, every time I have walked within earshot, that venerable old watercraft has told me that it needs more time in the water. Yes, clear as day. Just as if it was talking to me, which of course it is.

“I am feeling neglected, especially after that long winter,” Ol’ Red said to me the just other day. “You left me propped up there by the house all winter long, and it was boring.”

“I understand that,” I replied. “But winter was cold. Too cold for getting on the water.”

“It’s never too cold to get on the water,” the boat replied. “You yourself said that once. But the forecast is for warmer times ahead. Just last weekend it was in the 70s. Your excuses are gone. Now get out there and find us some water.”

Wait – do you find this conversation unusual? You seem surprised. Do you mean to tell me that you don’t talk to your canoe? Well, you should. Sometimes canoes have important things to say, and you should listen.

“So get with it,” Ol’ Red added.

“You’re pretty good at the ‘research’ thing, aren’t you? So get out there and research us up a new place to paddle.”

That’s how I came across Etowah River Park.

Etowah River Park, tucked away at the far end of Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton, is an undiscovered little gem of a site with a lot to offer to folks who enjoy the outdoors. It’s easy to find too. Just follow Georgia 20 west until it crosses I-575. Just west of I-575, turn right on Brown Industrial Parkway. Follow it to the end, and

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Etowah River Park, tucked away at the far end of Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton,is a good put-in for a short, quick float down to Boling Park. you’ll come to Etowah River Park.

What awaits you there? There’s lots of green space – close to 60 acres of it – with plenty of room for you and the family (and the dog, too, if on a leash).

You’ll find a covered pavilion. You’ll find picnic tables and playgrounds.

You’ll find a half-mile-long paved loop trail that goes around it all.

You’ll also find a spur trail leading off the far end of the loop, a spur which soon turns to a gently inclined boardwalk that curves gracefully toward a pedestrian bridge over the Etowah River. I love footbridges over rivers. Standing on them over the flowing water below, I always look upstream first (wondering what might be coming my way) and then downstream (wondering what might be yet to come). There’s a metaphor there that’s probably worth further consideration someday.

Just upstream of this particular bridge is an especially neat feature of Etowah River Park – a small canoe launch. The canoe launch is on river left (that is, on the left side of the river if you’re facing downstream) and is accessible from a graveled parking area near an enormous utility pole. This is not a fancy launch by any measure – in fact, it’s just a paved walkway that leads down to some large paved steps and then the water. There’s no ramp, as such, so be careful if you put your boat into the water here. But it’s definite and official river access. The only drawback is that it may be covered in mud that’s been left behind by previous high water. That’s an inevitable consequence of being on a river such as this one, and you may just have to deal with it.

Mud notwithstanding, the canoe launch is a convenient starting or ending point for Etowah floats. Perhaps the easiest way thing to do is simply to put in at Etowah River Park, paddle

around for a while, and then return to the launch to take out when you’re done.

But if you’re up for a more ambitious adventure, you can start a little more than a dozen miles upriver at the East Cherokee Drive bridge. Put in there and then float down to Etowah River Park. You’ll be experiencing part of the Etowah Water Trail, and you can find detailed river maps at etowahwatertrail.org.

How do you spot the takeout at the end of this float? Simply look for it on river left (that is, on the left side of the river as you’re floating downstream), just before you come to the pedestrian bridge. If you pass under that bridge, then you’ve gone too far.

Etowah River Park is also a good put-in for a short, quick float down to Boling Park, another public space about three miles downriver. The takeout points are on river right. But note that the takeouts at Boling Park what a friend of mine generously calls “undeveloped.” That means that you must climb steep and potentially muddy trails up the riverbank to get from the water to the road. They’re located just beyond the ballfields, and you want to be sure you know where they are lest you miss ‘em. Sometimes they’re marked by bright flagging tape tied to streamside branches. Before planning a take-out at Boling Park, check these out first to be sure you know where they are and also to be sure you’re up to the challenge of getting you and your boat out of the river and back to your car.

Having learned all of this, I reported back to Ol’ Red. My old friend seemed pleased.

So now I’m looking at the calendar and at river levels – and at my fly rod, which I’ll surely take with me. Ol’ Red wouldn’t have it any other way.

I’ll let you know how it goes.

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Fire Department’s First Career Parks & Recreation to add Firefighters reach 20 years therapeutic recreation programming FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Friday, March 23 marks the 20-year anniversary of the hiring of Forsyth County’s first full-time career firefighters. The original 30 firefighters were hired in the spring of 1998.

Of the original 30 hired, whose group nickname was the ‘Dirty Thirty,’ 16 remain with the department today. Many have taken on various leadership ranks within the organization and have played a role in the department’s growth and success.

Those continuing to serve with the department today are: • Lieutenant Zack Bazzle, • Lieutenant Mark Davis, • Sergeant Glen Everett , • Firefighter/EMT Hal Fischer, • Lieutenant Brian Gary, • Battalion Chief Doug Gibson, • Lieutenant David Green, • Lieutenant Nathan Head, • Firefighter/EMT Bob Kaley, • Lieutenant Bill Logan, • Firefighter II Larry Mitro, • Lieutenant William Raines, • Lieutenant Michael Sheuring, • Division Chief Jason Shivers, • Firefighter II Chris Smith, and • Battalion Chief Justin Suggs.

Today, the department consists of 159 field personnel.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department is adding new therapeutic recreation programming this year to serve individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities as well as at risk youth. The programs are slated to launch this summer and will include adaptive sports and fitness programs, special events and other instructional JONES recreation programs. The therapeutic programs will be part of the department’s Recreation Division that oversees the county’s three recreation center facilities and programming. Therapeutic recreation will be based out of Central Park Recreation Center but will be offering programs countywide.

“We began working on the development of therapeutic recreation programs in 2017 when we were approached by representatives from Forsyth County Special Olympics and the Forsyth County School System,” said Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Pryor. “It was determined that more programs for individuals with specific needs were needed in order to facilitate the development of leisure and recreation skills, socialization, independence and overall quality of life. We are excited to expand our program scope and further engage into

community partnerships.”

As part of the development of the new therapeutic recreation programming, Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department has hired the county’s first therapeutic recreation supervisor, a new position for 2018, to coordinate and implement the new programs. Forsyth County Parks & Recreation welcomes Jeff Jones as the new therapeutic recreation supervisor.

Jones will bring to the position more than 30 years of experience in therapeutic recreation and Paralympic sports. He served most recently as deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Haines City, Florida. His previous experience includes serving as associate director of sports and veteran initiatives for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, serving as director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Center for Health and Fitness, and being a founding director of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability.

Jones was also the director of sports and community programs for BlazeSports America, the legacy program of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games.

Jones began employment with Forsyth County on March 5.

For more information about Forsyth County Parks & Recreation’s new therapeutic recreation programming, call 770-781-2215.

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Milton ends South Forsyth’s unbeaten streak Eagles outlast South in final game of series

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Two streaks ended last Thursday with Milton topping South Forsyth 7-6 in Region 5-AAAAAAA baseball play. South suffered its first region loss, and Milton ended its four-game losing streak against region opponents.

Milton’s win was crucial for its playoff hopes because it put them one game ahead of Lambert for the final playoff spot. The Eagles built on that gap over the weekend with a 12-2 win over Lambert.

Though South dropped Thursday’s game, the War Eagles secured the Region 5-AAAAAAA championship on Friday with a 4-3 win over Forsyth Central. There was plenty of offense in Thursday’s contest with Milton and South combining for 13 runs on 19 hits. That offensive output got off to a quick start.

Milton’s Ben Harris hit a leadoff home run in the top of the first, and Danny Grillo made it back-to-back home runs just two pitches later.

Milton’s lead was short-lived with South plating three runs in the bottom of the frame off four hits, including doubles from Bradley Prince and Grant Gerberding.

In the second inning, Milton’s Brandon Butterwick tied the game with a sacrifice bunt. Milton then reclaimed the lead with Grillo’s second RBI and a

sacrifice fly from Graham Pauley.

South’s Ryan Nolan relieved starter Keller Dannenmiller in the third and quickly limited Milton’s offensive output. Nolan allowed two runs off two hits in five innings and retired nine straight to end the contest.

A single and an error put two runners on for Milton in the third. Both runners scored on sacrifice flies to extend the lead to 7-3.

South loaded the bases with one out in the fourth with two singles and a walk, setting up a two-run double from Ben Ferrer. Milton’s starter, Mason Kenney, then forced two ground outs.

He was relieved by Carson Davenport in the fifth.

With Nolan forcing six straight outs for South, the War Eagles cut the gap to 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth on a Matty Bapst triple.

However, the War Eagles were unable to break through in the seventh.

Landon Sims reached second on a single and sacrifice bunt, but two strikeouts from Davenport ended South’s hopes of a comeback.

Kenney earned the win for the Eagles, allowing four earned runs off nine hits with four strikeouts.

Both teams close out their regular seasons this week. Region champions South plays Lambert twice before its finale against North Forsyth this Friday.

The Eagles play North twice next week and end their regular season April 20 at home against West Forsyth. The Eagles won their three-game series against Lambert earlier this year enabling Milton to secure a playoff berth with at least one win.

Committee adopts rule changes for multiple high school sports

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — The Georgia High School Association Executive Committee approved multiple rule changes for sports at its April 9 meeting. Significant alterations were made by each sport’s committee and the Board of Trustees that will take effect in the 2018-19 season.

For North Fulton and Forsyth County’s five Class-A private schools, perhaps the most dramatic alteration was the separation of state championships for public and private Class-A in soccer and volleyball.

In other sports, such as football or basketball, Class-A teams are separated, and compete for the class private or public state championships.

Currently, the top 24 private and public Class-A volleyball and soccer programs are combined to compete for the Class-A championship.

However, the committee voted unanimously to approve the separation of state championship play in volleyball and soccer beginning in the 2018-19 school year.

The original measure included wrestling but was amended to delete the sport from consideration in the committee’s vote.

The power rankings, which determine the top 24 teams that earn berths in the state playoffs in Class-A private, were also reformed.

Games played against out-ofstate opponents will now count in the power rankings in baseball, basket-

ball and softball the 2018-19 season.

Football teams already gained points from playing out-of-state teams.

Soccer’s overtime rules were drastically changed for all classifications.

The two alterations will impact overtime games beginning next season.

The soccer committee voted unanimously to alter the format to include a single, 15-minute overtime period, replacing the current arrangement of teams playing two, five-minute overtime “halves.”

If a game progresses to penalty kicks, teams will now shoot in an A-BB-A format. Currently, a single coin toss decides which team will shoot first in each round of the shootout.

In football, the board approved measures to use seven on-field officials for all state playoff games. It also will allow fall scrimmage games to involve three different schools, with each team playing one half against the other programs.

A motion to require video review to verify whether a game ejection was warranted was denied.

The basketball committee approved a proposal to move the first allowable practice date a week earlier to Oct. 22. A bid to move the tennis start date two weeks later in the year was denied.

A measure to require a cheerleading team to compete in three sanctioned events during the regular season in order to be eligible for region, section, or state competition passed unanimously and was approved by the Executive Committee.

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Multiple region soccer races go down to the wire

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

More online The final Region 5-AAAAAAA standings were not completed at press time. Please visit northfulton.com for the final results.

NORTH FULTON, FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — This week marks the end of the soccer regular season, and region championship and playoff races are still to be decided for many North Fulton and Forsyth County teams. Schools play their regular season finales this week ahead of the state tournament which begins April 24-27.

Region 4-AAAAAAA Roswell’s boys and girls teams have each secured postseason berths, but their playoff seed, and possible home-field advantage, will not be determined until Friday.

For the boys team, the Hornets could secure their second region championship in four years. Roswell (94-1, 4-0) faces Walton to complete its regular season schedule in a winner-take-all matchup for the region championship. Walton (13-1-1, 3-0) sits second in the region standings and faces Lassiter ahead of their matchup with Roswell.

The Hornets reached the state semifinals as a No. 3 seed last year.

Like last season, the girls region 4-7A race is a battle of the top three teams, not only in the region but in all of Class 7A. Roswell, Lassiter and Walton all have a shot to earn the region championship this week, but the Hornets will need help from tiebreakers to take the title.

Entering the final week of play, Lassiter leads the standings at 4-0 in region play. That includes a 2-1 win over Roswell on March 8. Roswell is 3-1, while Walton is 3-0 with two games remaining.

If Walton beats Lassiter this week and Roswell beats Lassiter Friday, the three teams will all be tied at 4-1 with each team having one win and one loss against the other opponents. Tiebreakers will then be instituted.

If Walton loses to Lassiter and Roswell, the Hornets will claim the No. 2 seed. If Roswell loses on Friday, they will be relegated to the No. 3 seed and will play on the road for the first round of the state tournament.

Region 7-AAAAAA The boys and girls 7-6A champions will be decided this week with the boys game featuring a winnertake-all contest for the region title.

Chattahoochee (10-2-2, 7-0) and Cambridge (14-10, 6-1) squared off Tuesday night for the boys region championship. Results were not available at press time.

DEATH NOTICES Pansy Bates, 81, of Cumming, passed away April 7, 2018.

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champs. If Johns Creek and Pope win their first game of the week, Thursday’s matchup will decide the region title.

Alpharetta (8-6-2, 5-3) earned its second straight postseason berth and will enter the state tournament as the No. 4 seed from the region.

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Emma Sorenson and the Alpharetta girls team have secured their second-straight playoff berth.

The Cougars, the 2017 Class 6A state champions, were seeking their fourth straight region title and fourth straight undefeated region record. Cambridge was seeking its first region championship.

Alpharetta (13-2-0, 6-2) has completed its region schedule and will earn the No. 3 seed entering the state playoffs.

Johns Creek, currently tied for fourth in the region standings, will fight for a playoff berth this week with two games against Centennial and Pope. Johns Creek and Pope are tied at 3-3 in region play ahead of Dunwoody and 3-4.

The Gladiators control their own destiny and can secure a playoff berth with wins in both games. With a loss, the No. 4 seed from the region could come down to tiebreakers. Dunwoody also plays Pope this week.

In girls play, Johns Creek also controls its own destiny but will be fighting for a second straight region championship. Entering this week, Johns Creek held a one-game lead over Pope to lead the standings.

The Gladiators faced Centennial Tuesday and close out their regular season against Pope Thursday.

If Johns Creek wins both games they will be region Joseph Beicher, 90, of Roswell, passed away April 9, 2018.

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Francis Filardi, 78, of Roswell, passed away April 3, 2018.

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Region 7-AAAA While the race heats up in other regions, Blessed Trinity’s soccer squads already know they are in the state tournament.

The girls team secured the region championship back in March, completing an undefeated (4-0) run against 7-4A opponents. The Titans are 7-1 since moving into the region in 2017. BT will host the No. 4 seed from Region 8 April 26.

The boys team also earned a playoff berth but will go on the road after placing third in region.

Last year’s BT squad reached the state semifinals after securing the region championship.

The Titans face Oconee County in the first round of the playoffs next week.

Area 5-A The Area 5 race for the region championship will come down to the wire this week with multiple local teams in the hunt for a playoff berth.

In boys play entering this week, Pinecrest Academy (10-4-1, 6-1) sat second in the standings behind Whitefield Academy (11-4-0, 6-0). Fellowship Christian (7-4, 5-1) was close behind in third.

Pinecrest and Whitefield will meet Thursday in a game that could decide the area championship.

Whitefield plays two area opponents this week.

Fellowship closes out its regular season against Mount Paran (3-11, 2-5).

In girls play, The Walker School has secured the region title, but Mount Pisgah, Fellowship Christian, Pinecrest Academy and Mount Paran are all in the running for the final three playoff spots.

Mount Pisgah (10-3-1, 5-1) faces St. Francis to close out area play this week, while Fellowship (5-7, 3-3) takes on Walker and Mount Paran. Pinecrest, seeking its fourth straight playoff appearance, hosts Whitefield this Thursday.

Charles Frost, 92, of Cumming, passed away April 6, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Allen Gunter, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away April 6, 2018.

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Joseph Ho, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away April 6, 2018.

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Albert Kassen, 75, of Johns Creek, passed away April 6, 2018.

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