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Tarun Daniel provides eyeglasses to a woman at one of iCareMission’s eye camps. didn’t have access to vision care or couldn’t afford it.”
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The revelation was shocking, Daniel said. “I did more research and found that millions of people around the world are visually impaired and this statistic continues to rise,” he said. “A majority of these people are from low-income and middle-income countries where they are unable to get their eyes screened, either because they can’t afford it or these services are unavailable to them. I thought if they couldn’t attain these services, I’d bring it to them.” Daniel quickly expanded his work to other countries after contacting the Rotary Club of India and arranging an eye screening camp in which he could provide 400 eyeglasses to those in
need. Once he contacted the Mexican consulate, he was told that he could only provide services through the work of a nonprofit organization. It was then that he decided to continue as such and send glass to multiple areas around the globe. “That’s when I thought of starting iCareMission with the help of my brother, Tarun Daniel,” he said. Starting a non-profit at 14 proved to be more than he expected. After applications, tax forms and mountains of paperwork, iCareMission officially became a non-profit, and Daniel set out to conduct eye camps around the world and collect donations. When iCareMission proved successful, Daniel continued to expand. He put together a team with the recruitment of a secretary, Ruhan Ponadda along with his brother acting as CFO. He created an official website at www.iCareMission.com to spread word of the mission. Hundreds of major companies were then contacted for grants. “I started an iCareMission chapter at my school, and instructed and trained members to help with fundraising and collecting eyeglasses,” Daniel said. “Then, I contacted schools locally and abroad to set up chapters around the world. I led and educated other students to be leaders themselves, coordinating programs and recruiting other students. I established jobs and job descriptions so iCareMission volunteers
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Censoring constituents online Courts debate impact on First Amendment rights By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com
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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.” If you’ve ever been blocked by an elected official, contact Kathleen Sturgeon at kathleen@ appenmediagroup.com.
Has your elected official ever blocked a constituent from access on social media? Jurisdiction/Name
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As an elected official, have you ever blocked a constituent from access?
STATE SENATE John Albers SD 56
Yes
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
No
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
No
Did not respond: Councilman Sean Groer, Councilman Matt Judy, Councilwoman Marie Willsey, Councilman Marcelo Zapata
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“It’s really a gift to the public and allows any young person to attend with their families at no costs,” Ludwig said. The concert will be at the Johns Creek United Methodist Church, home to the restored Trinity Church pipe organ. The instrument – with 8,000 pipes and 161 ranks – was just three blocks from Ground Zero and was significantly damaged after 9-11. But $1.2 million later, the pipe organ has been restored and is now displayed in its new Johns Creek home. The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, founded by Ludwig, has been performing for 20 years at Gwinnett Center and the Roswell Cultural Arts Center with numerous sellout shows. Its programs frequently feature surprises, such as mariachi bands or a live horse. The Beethoven Chamber Orchestra, also conducted by Ludwig, was formed in 2002 under the umbrella of the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra. It is a training orchestra for children ages 7 through 17. Anyone wishing to donate, volunteer or get involved can visit ludwigsymphony.org.
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Marzen said. “Through much collaboration with the City of Johns Creek and GDOT, the JCCVB gained approval to JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The City and install lighting improvements and seek Johns Creek Convention and Visitors out artists to install a mural inside the Bureau will unveil a mural painting tunnel.” this week inside the pedestrian tunnel The Urban Catalyst Lab wanted that runs under Medlock Bridge Road to reflect the city’s ethnic diversity near the Johns Creek Village Shopping through the talents of varying artists of Center. different backgrounds. Project organizThe project is designed to reflect ers tapped internationally renowned the city’s cultural diversity and local artist Hanif Kureshi from New Dehli, memories from conIndia, to collabotributing residents, rate with Atlanta according to Shelby artist William Marzen, executive Massey on the director of the Conmural. vention and Visitors “UCL conBureau. ducted conversaIt is set to be tions with several unveiled to the well-known public at 10 a.m., international April 21 at Johns mural artists who Creek’s first Internahave a passion tional Festival. This for including “community interthe community vention” art project in the design was contracted with and installation the Urban Catalyst process…Once Lab to portray the the selection was unified community. down to three The project, inipotential artists, tiated in 2016 with their portfolios funding through were shared with the Tourism Proda small group of uct Development local leaders in Fund, is designed to the arts, who ofcatch the attention fered feedback on of visitors and give each artist,” said a cultural outlook Marzen. on the city’s repreFrom that list, SHELBY MARZEN sented ethnicities. the group chose Executive director “Since this tunKureshi and of the Convention and Visitors Bureau nel is conveniently engaged Massey located within walkto collaborate ing distance to both on this project hotels in Johns Creek and connected because of his passion for community business and leisure visitors to restauinvolvement in the art process and rants and shops, hoteliers were adahis connection to art movements in mant about the role the tunnel plays in Atlanta. serving the needs of overnight guests,” The creation also drew from con-
Overlapping geometric shapes represent the geographic shapes of Johns Creek’s community areas, while Kureshi’s signature letterforms will represent the many languages spoken by the diverse ethnicity of Johns Creek residents.”
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to unveil mural project at International Festival tributions made by local residents. In March, residents were invited to submit their personal memories and/or stories pertaining to their experiences at the Chattahoochee River, inside the Medlock Bridge tunnel or a city park to serve as inspiration for the content of the painting. The JCCVB took things a step further and asked local high school artists to volunteer in a group paint alongside Kureshi and Massey for two days earlier this month. “Getting the community involved was an important piece JCCVB wanted to include in this project,” Marzen said. The mural unveiling will come in the form of an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the east tunnel entrance and will be facilitated by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. All attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists involved, take photos and hear more about the inspiration behind the art. “The design was inspired from community discussion of the area’s rich history, as well as the diversity that is celebrated today,” Marzen said. “Overlapping geometric shapes represent the geographic shapes of Johns Creek’s
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The mural project is located inside the pedestrian tunnel that runs under Medlock Bridge Road near the Johns Creek Village Shopping Center. community areas, while Kureshi’s signature letterforms will represent the many languages spoken by the diverse ethnicity of Johns Creek residents. Stand at a central point outside the east entrance, and the design takes the shape of a heart and peace sign, to celebrate the sense of unity described from the community.”
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GET rocks ‘Buddy Holly Story’ bio-play Roswell’s Georgia Ensemble Theatre is ending its 25th season not with a bang but a howl! What better way to do it than with its most successful show ever, “Buddy: The Buddy Holly HATCHER HURD Story.” Yes, this is Guest Columnist that Buddy Holly that GET has done so successfully before (twice over the years). But it is a great choice simply because it is such an engaging and infectious performance by some really talented musicians/actors. Those of us of a certain age remember Buddy Holly’s music well, and it has certainly passed the test of time. With such hits as “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day “to “Everyday” and “Rave On,” Holly was in at the seminal beginnings of rock ‘n’ roll. It is hard to believe he assembled such a timeless body of work over such a short span of time from his first gate-crashing hit at age 19 until his untimely death at 22 in the plane crash that also killed The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. It was just 18 months and he was gone. But his music lives on and GET really cuts it loose. Jeremy Aggers makes his GET debut as brash Buddy Holly from Lubbock, Texas, who walks out on his first recording contract because he wouldn’t be pigeonholed as another country/western singer. For Buddy it was rock ‘n’ roll all the way. Aggers is pitch-perfect depicting Buddy as the “aw-shucks, toe-in-thedirt kid” who is shy and deferential until and unless you try to get him to play anything but rock ‘n’ roll. And Aggers rocks with nuance and authority.
If you go What: The Buddy Holly Story Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell When: April 12-29 Wed.-Fri. evenings; matinees Sat. & Sun. Cost: $33-$53; Call 770-6411260 or visit get.org Hats off to Ricardo Aponte who directs and choreographs the show and still returns for a third tour as Ritchie Valens in the frenetic show-stopping finale. The play is fast-paced, humorous and yet is unstinting in musical dexterity. “Buddy Holly” was introduced opening night by Producing Artistic Director and GET co-founder Anita Allen-Farley. It was a bittersweet chore for Anita because she was filling in for husband/ collaborator Bob Farley who died suddenly just a few short months ago. This play, GET’s most memorable and financially successful offering, was to be Bob’s swan song at GET before a well-deserved retirement from a career in theater. He told me last fall there would be no better vehicle to out on than this homage to rock ‘n’ roll. Bob’s life was theater. His first big gig was taking “Hair” on its first road tour. So rock and theater were equally in his blood almost from the beginning. Sadly, Bob didn’t make it quite to the perfect ending. But as I was leaving the theater after opening night, I glanced up at the balcony. And there, outlined by a spotlight, I thought I saw a tall rangy guy with sharp eyes and gray shaggy hair wearing an old worn leather vest. He was looking down at the stage with a wry smile of satisfaction. He gave a little nod and then stepped back fading into the darkness.
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Dispose of your prescription drugs April 28 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital located at 6335 Hospital Parkway. The Drug Take-Back Day event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The disposal of needles or liquids is not permitted. For more information, please call JCPD at 678-474-1607.
Nonprofit: Continued from Page 4 could help the organization. Together, we’ve found ways to maximize benefits and optimize funds, reach out to collaborative organizations, and spread and promote our services.” Through the guidance of his family, Daniel has continued to garner support from the high school’s administration and faculty. Through contributions, iCareMission has helped screen thousands of people for sight-related conditions and has donated thousands of glasses in India, Mexico and the U.S. The nonprofit has expanded from Georgia to Singapore and continues to expand through the increasing involvement of more volunteers and companies. Daniel hopes to pursue a career in engineering once applying to colleges next year, but he has not stopped looking forward to what the future holds for iCareMission. “We also hope to get more corporate sponsorships to eventually attain enough funds to be able to sponsor surgeries,” he said. For more information or to donate to the nonprofit, please visit www.iCareMission.com.
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Concert series begins May 4 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division opens its 2018 Amphitheater summer concert series on Friday, May 4, featuring “Pirate Flag,” a Kenny Chesney tribute band. Food trucks will be returning to the venue in 2018 with beer and wine available for purchase from Hurricane Grill. The Pirate Flag concert will feature fresh to order burgers from Patty Wagon and King of Pops for a sweet treat. 2018 Concert Schedule: • Friday, May 4 - Pirate Flag (Kenny Chesney tribute band) • Friday, June 1- Rumors (Fleetwood Mac Cover Band) • Saturday, Aug. 4 - Sister Hazel (original 90’s Alternative band) • Saturday, Sept. 8 - Banks & Shane (Folk/Americana) • Saturday, October 6 - Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (Classical)
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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. – Patrick Fox
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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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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. With me being her first born, she had to navigate herself through the daunting task of motherhood for the first time. Unfortunately for her, she had me. Throwing scissors off of an 11th story balcony and nearly hitting someone in the process, saying a choice word at age four in Sunday school or jumping into the deep end of a pool with no swimming experience just to get her attention. You name it, I did it. But she persevered and teaching young children for a living certainly helped. She always showed me nothing but unconditional love and supported me in all of my endeavors. But this was perfectly balanced with stern punishment. My mother raised me right. She eliminated my rousing rebelliousness and transformed it into relentless respect. Without realizing it, we gradually pushed each other into becoming who we were meant to be. I gave her the challenge of her life and taught her how to become a loving, outstanding mother. In turn, she raised me to become a hardworking individual who loves God and loves people. For that, I will forever admire my mother, our close relationship and everything she represents. I love my mommy and I’m proud of it! ~Adam Darby
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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
Dorothy meets with her son-in-law, Ray, and granddaughter, Amelia, on the Appalachian Trail. 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. Even though moms can be annoying at times, she is the one you can always count on. When someone wins an award, who is the first person they thank? When a football player scores a touchdown, who is the first person they dedicate the game ball to? When you fall and skin your knee, who is the first person you ask for help? So I would like to take this opportunity to say, “I love you mom, and thank you for always being there for me! I know I can always count on you.” ~Dean Larkin
My mom, Grace Mongeau. Fourth in a family of 5 girls. A wife. A mother of 6 (5 girls and 1 boy). A Grandmother to 12 and a Great Grandmother to 1. The most amazing, selfless person I know. The matriarch of our family. Everyday should be Mother’s Day for you! Love you tons, #2 daughter, Suz ~Suzanne Pacey
From as far back as I can remember, my mom has been my biggest supporter. From my days in Little League baseball, Pop Warner Football, basketball, Scouts, high school band, college days and my early days as a parent myself, my mom has been there for me. I can remember mom taking me to practices and cheering for me on the sidelines. She has coached me and mentored me in every aspect of my life, and I owe her gratitude for every accomplishment I’ve made in my life. I remember trying to always wink at my mom when I would spot her on the sidelines and to this day, I look and wait to wink at her to show her that I will always need her love and support. Thanks mom. Love, ~ Steve Neese
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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. For more information, visit childrenscharitiesga.org/events/ Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.
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
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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
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What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Multiple region soccer races go down to the wire By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com 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 homefield advantage, will not be determined until Friday. For the boys team, the Hornets could secure their second region championship in four years. Roswell (9-4-1, 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
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.
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Alpharetta home runs power win over Centennial Raiders blank Knights 5-0 to retain second place in Region 7 standings By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Alpharetta won its third straight region game Friday, shutting out Centennial 5-0 behind five extra base hits, including three home runs. The Raiders (13-14, 9-4) remain second in the region standings, one game ahead of Cambridge (12-13, 8-5) and two games in front of Dunwoody (1214, 7-6) entering this week, the final week of the regular season. For Centennial, Friday’s loss ended its hopes of a playoff berth. Santiago Montiel, Justin Kirby and Nadir Lewis each hit home runs to lead the Raiders offensively. Montiel was 3-4 with two RBIs, Kirby went 2-4 with two RBIs, and Lewis was 1-2 with a walk. An RBI double by Montiel in the top
Region 7-6A standings (as of April 16) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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of the third got the scoring started for the Raiders. Kirby, Alpharetta’s next batter, extended the lead to 3-0 with a home run to left field off Centennial starter Peyton Sperier. Sperier was given the loss, allowing three earned
runs off four hits with five strikeouts in four innings. Will Haberstock relieved Sperier in the fifth but got off to an inauspicious start. Lewis and Montiel hit back-toback home runs to start in the inning, putting the Knights up 5-0. Kirby tripled, but the Knights stopped the bleeding with a line out, strikeout and a runner out on the base paths. Centennial’s offensive output was limited to five hits during the contest. Charlie Goldstein earned the win, allowing just three hits with four strikeouts in five innings. He was relieved by Ryan Tobin and Drew Sutton, each allowing a single hit in a full inning. Friday’s win kept the Raiders in a playoff position entering the final push, but the team is aware that sitting second in the standings is no assurance of postseason play. The Raiders entered
the final night of the 2017 regular season second in the region standings, but a loss in the season finale and implementation of tiebreaking procedures relegated Alpharetta to fifth and ended its season. The Raiders finish regular season play this week against Johns Creek, Chattahoochee and North Atlanta. Johns Creek and Hooch are both battling for the final playoff spot from the region. North Atlanta currently sits last in the standings. While the Raiders look to earn a postseason berth, the Knights will be playing for pride. The loss put Centennial 2.5 games behind Dunwoody, the fourth-place team in the standings, and the Knights have just two games remaining. Centennial faces region champions Pope and hosts Northview Wednesday to close out its first season under head coach Matt McCarthy.
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Committee adopts rule changes for multiple high school sports By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Georgia High School Association Executive Committee approved multiple rule changes for sports at its April 9 meeting. Significant alterations were made by each sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee and the Board of Trustees that will take effect in the 2018-19 season. For North Fulton and Forsyth Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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-of-state opponents will now count in the
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Milton ends War Eagles’ unbeaten streak Eagles outlast South Forsyth 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.
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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.
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Big South a big success Beer festival, competition attracts hundreds By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com
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MILTON, Ga. — Over 500 thirsty festivalgoers packed the plaza at Milton City Hall for the inaugural Big South Beer Competition and Festival on April 14. More than 30 brewers were on hand to pour samples of dozens of beers with food vendors serving up tasty snacks and three live bands rocking the plaza. The event was more than just a good time with proceeds benefitting Children’s Charities. The Milton-based organization is currently raising funds for an all-inclusive park to be constructed in the city. In addition to the tastings, winners of a professionally judged brewing competition were announced. Alpharetta’s Jekyll Brewing was named Grand Champion. Breweries submitted beers to be blind-tasted and evaluated by 21 Beer Judge Certification Program judges. Among those judges were four grand master judges, the highest rating in the BJCP organization.
• Style: brewery (beer) • Belgium Ale: Reformation Brewing (Cadence) • Lager: Southern Barrel Brewing Company (Southern Helles) • Double IPA: Left Nut Brewing Company (Mighty Banyan) • IPA: Classic City Brewing (Cotton Head IPA) • American, amber and pale ale: Full Spectrum Brewing (Das Kupfer Altbier) • Dark ale: Wicked Weed Brewing (BA Milk & Cookies) • Sour ale: Jekyll Brewing (Tart Vise) • Fruit and specialty: Goose Island (Sofie) • Cider: Bold Rock Hard Cider (Carolina Apple) Chuck Squires, who coordinated the event along with Children’s Charities, said the festival was a success in the first year. “We have already heard from several
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Over 500 people attended the festival which included live music and food vendors. breweries that weren’t involved this year that have shown interest in being involved next year,” Squires said. “They want to prepare beers to submit for tasting. They will be making some special beers that can gain them a medal and the notoriety that goes along with winning a BJCP contest. It’s a legiti-
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2018 Alive in Roswell season returns April 19 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Spring has sprung, and with it, Roswell’s much anticipated monthly street festival Alive in Roswell. The 2018 season starts Thursday, April 19 from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Roswell and will be held every third Thursday through October. Presenting sponsors this year are Gate City Brewing Company and Carl Black Buick-GMC. The festival is organized in sponsorship with the City of Roswell and Atlanta Plays It Forward. Alive in Roswell features live bands, interactive vendors, kids games and entertainment. Several surrounding boutiques, restaurants and small businesses will be participating. People can enjoy the fun at four distinct venues in downtown Roswell. Seasoned festivalgoers will recognize the returning Canton Street and Historic Roswell Town Square venues, but this Alive in Roswell will introduce the brand new East Alley Artisans Market. The East Alley project has been under construction since October 2017 and will be unveiled just in time for the opening Alive in Roswell celebration. The new alley will feature a brick-lined
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Alive in Roswell, the downtown monthly street festival, consistently draws large crowds. pedestrian promenade behind Zest and Ceviche, intersecting the west side of Canton Street and the south side of Norcross Street. Eighteen new parking spots will be available. The East Alley venue will host live music by acoustic-rock, singer-songwriter trio Eloquent Stranger. Additionally, the Canton Street entrance to the East Alley will contain a
new Gallery Alley. A collaboration with the Roswell Art District, Gallery Alley will feature pieces from all seven local art galleries along with patio dining, a beer/wine tent, face painting and balloon artists. Along with the East Alley venue, the Interactive Zone behind City Hall, first introduced in 2017, has been upgraded for the 2018 season. The new venue will
feature live music from the Deep Cuts along with live class demonstrations from local gyms and fitness centers. Several health and fitness vendors will be on site. Local entertainment companies like Jump ATL, Area 51/Aurora Cineplex and Platinum School of Performing Arts will set up interactive activities. There will also be an app-powered trivia challenge, presented by Trivnow Live Trivia Events. More live music will be available with Men in Blues performing in Roswell’s Historic Town Square and GLOW the Show Band performing in the Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street. Free regular trolley service, sponsored by Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Gas South, will connect all of the venues. To track the trolleys in real time, download the Ride Systems app at ride-systems.com/livemap. Parking is available at City Hall, 38 Hill Street. From there, festivalgoers can either use the “Walkway to Canton” or take a trolley to any of the four venues. For information on the venues, entertainment and vendors, visit aliveinroswell.com or facebook.com/ aliveinroswell.
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for pets and eggs. Some of the items sold out in the first hour, Payne said. “We’ll be back next week with more,” she promised customers. The same story rang true just down the street at El Cuate Foods where marketing director Melissa LeEllen served handmade tamales. “It’s been a crazy day,” she said as the supply of food dwindled to a single jar of salsa as the morning moved toward noon. “I didn’t know it was going to be so busy. It’s good to be sold out.” She offered what she could to passers-by. “We’ll have a ton more next week,” she said. The farmers market, sponsored by the Alpharetta Business Association, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through October. Association President John Ray said the list this year features some 70 vendors from throughout the area. Vendors this year can tout their wares on the event’s revamped website, alpharettafarmersmarket.com, which also provides visitors a chance to browse the different menus, produce and crafts that will be available each week.
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A colorful display of some of the region’s finest fruits and vegetables from J and J Produce greets visitors at the entrance to the Alpharetta Farmers Market Saturday in downtown Alpharetta. One of the new vendors this year was Fussyruff out of Roswell. Alexis Tyson was manning the booth Saturday morning, where she took visitors through a display of handmade scented candles – 15 varieties, from coconut and thyme to Spanish moss walnut. The booth carried some old-time adornments to give it an antique-style charm. “We like to go with a vintage look, kind of a Shakespearian theme,” Tyson
said. “There’s been a good crowd here since the beginning.” Visitors, some with pets on leashes, others with babies in strollers, meandered along the river of pedestrians, stopping, glancing and often buying. Alpharetta resident Conley Ingram was enjoying the scene and the variety of offerings at Saturday’s market. He remarked on the large turnout. “It’s the warm weather,” he said. “I think people are tired of the cold-hot, cold-hot, then rain.”
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-47 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 26, 2018 1:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine, Liquor, Sunday Sales APPLICANT CFB Food LLC d/b/a Coalition Food and Beverage 50 Canton Street Ste. 108 Alpharetta, GA 30009 Owner Ryan Pernice Registered Agent Ryan Pernice
Woodward North teams win State Championship JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Woodward North’s Odyssey of the Mind teams had another strong showing at the State Tournament April 7 at Columbus State University, with two teams advancing to the finals. They competed in three categories: Long Term, Style and Spontaneous. More than 825 teams from around the world will compete in the 39th Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The competition emphasizes creativity and teamwork and has grown into the largest international creative problemsolving competition worldwide. Both the Triathlon Travels team and the Animal House team won the Georgia Odyssey of the Mind State Championship for their problem and division. The teams have qualified to compete at the World Finals tournament at Iowa State University at the end of May. The Triathlon Travels team consists of Coach Leena Smith, Carson Connors, Coach Eric Brown, Dylan Im, Layla Patel, Rumana Shash, Alisha Smith, Kendall Brown, Hailey Culp and Coach Nadia Mohammed. The Animal
Woodward North’s first place Triathlon Travels Odyssey of the Mind Team will compete in the world finals competition in May. House team consists of Tanay Iyengar, Director Tonya Milton, Ansley Chapman, Nora Auffant, Krish Raina, Nitin Raju, Coach Prashant Iyengar, Aidan Connors and Coach Kristen Chapman. The Stellar Hangout team (Harper Chapman, Aleena Shash, Kya McMerrit, Arjun Pasham, Lane Tharp, Rohan
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 10, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 4, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-18-02 It’s My Party Rentals/South Main Street Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow a ‘Rental Services Establishment without outside storage’ within an existing gas station and retail center zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial). The property is located at 1670 Alpharetta Highway, Suites B – D and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 645, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CLUP-18-02/MP-18-03/Z-18-03/V-18-03 KB400/1699 Land Company Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to R-8A/D (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached/Detached Residential) to allow for the construction of 62 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes in a gated community. An amendment is requested to the KB400 Master Plan Pod A to add ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Detached’ to the list of permitted uses. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘High Density Residential’. Variances are requested to reduce minimum lot widths and building setbacks. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 807, 808, 849 & 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, June 4, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. c. V-18-04 11450 Maxwell Road/Setback Variance Consideration of a variance request to reduce a side building setback for an accessory building on a property in the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district. The property is located at 11450 Maxwell Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 691, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man reported April 3 that two credit cards were stolen from his wallet, which was sitting unlocked in a locker, while he showered post-workout. The man had gone swimming at 3:30 p.m. the L.A. Fitness on Windward Parkway, and an hour later, he returned to the locker rooms to take a shower. His belonging had been locked in his locker, but for a few minutes while he showered, the man left the locker door unlocked. At 4:35 p.m., the man left the gym to get a haircut. It wasn’t until he attempted to pay for the haircut that the man realized two of his credit cards were missing. The man called the credit card companies, which both said the cards had been used or attempted to be used. One of the transactions was for over $1,000. Gym management told police that
MILTON, Ga. — Five Milton High School students were charged after writing anti-Semitic graffiti on a Milton woman’s driveway during the “junior/ senior wars.” Two 17-year old students were charged as adults under the city’s vandalism ordinance. Three minors were processed through the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice for criminal trespass according to a statement from the city. Police responded to the home on April 9 regarding the graffiti, which was written in shaving cream on the driveway. According to the police report, the victim was “crying and obviously very upset.” Officers took photos of the
property before the owner washed away the shaving cream. Last Friday, the students were identified by Milton police and charged. The two students charged as adults were issued citations on April 13 and have court dates pending according to a city statement. “We’re pleased that our detectives were able to conclude this investigation so quickly to allow some closure,” said Rich Austin, police chief, in the statement. “Milton is a tight-knit community and this type of behavior simply cannot be tolerated. Hopefully this will be a learning experience for the students involved.” Police spokesman Captain Charles Barstow said Milton police worked to ensure that the students understand the severity of their actions. “All expressed remorse for their behavior to our detectives, and it’s also my understanding that some have even communicated directly with the … family,” Barstow said.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-18-AB-46
PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 26, 2018 1:00 P.M.
PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 26, 2018 1:00 P.M.
The City of Alpharetta is requesting qualifications for PUBLIC SAFETY TOWING CONTRACT from qualified towing services firms with the intent to contract and establish an obligation to make vehicle towing and storage services available to the City and to the general public.
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The Request for Qualifications document will be available online Thursday, April 19, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents.
APPLICANT CT Southern LLC d/b/a Chronic Tacos Mexican Grill 970 North Point Drive Ste. B160 Alpharetta, GA 30009
PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine, Liquor, Sunday Sales Wine by the bottle
Woodstock Road. The duo were using the basketball court between 5-7 p.m., and both had hidden their iPhone 8s with their belongings, which they placed courtside. After the game, they noticed that their phones were missing. They, along with two other witnesses, recalled seeing a suspicious man hanging around the court not doing anything. The man was described as black, 25-35 years old and was wearing a white shirt, black sweatpants with a white stripe, black tennis shoes and close cropped hair. Front desk staff told police that the man was not a member. They said they believe that the suspect walked in while staff was distracted and that he is possibly the same suspect who stole a phone earlier that month.
ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TOWING CONTRACT RFQ No. 18-1001
Proposal will be due May 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, contact Stephanie Cochran, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at (678) 297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
DEATH NOTICES Pansy Bates, 81, of Cumming, passed away April 7, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Joseph Beicher, 90, of Roswell, passed away April 9, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Francis Filardi, 78, of Roswell, passed away April 3, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
there had been another, similar theft reported around that time, but the other person did not want to file a report.
Milton students charged for anti-Semitic graffiti
Owner James Smith Registered Agent Kattegummula Reddy
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. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
APPLICANT Holmes d/b/a Holmes 50 South Main St. Alpharetta, GA 30009 Owner David Neary Registered Agent Moises Posada-Lozano
Joseph Ho, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away April 6, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Albert Kassen, 75, of Johns Creek, passed away April 6, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
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