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TSPLOST list

Alpharetta officials consider list of road projects ►►PAGE 4

City Center

Development team says business interest is high in Alpharetta ►►PAGE 10

Fulton School budget

Includes $41M in salary increases; added revenue to reward staff ►►PAGE 14

Fatality accidents

Johns Creek sees two deaths in two days on Jones Bridge Road ►►PAGE 12

Housing market

Forsyth makes a name for itself among millennial buyers. ►►PAGE 16

Passions run deep for local veterans’ memorials Army veteran and Roswell resident Roger Wise finds North Fulton rich in memorial treasure.

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Legacy Lacrosse Cup

Milton girls fall short in tournament ►►PAGE 31

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Trace, Milton, was arrested April 9 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Timothy John Redden Jr., 27, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested April 9 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, expired tag and driving without headlights. ►► Karin Janus, 61, of Nottaway Lane,

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Man’s phone unlocks child porn ROSWELL, Ga. — A man was arrested April 13 for possession of sexually explicit photos of children on his cell phone. Roswell police were called to a local nonprofit April 13 in reference to a sexual exploitation of children complaint. A staff member reported finding a cell phone in the facility’s common area. He had tried to identify the phone owner to return it, but when the staff

taxi which had struck a stone mailbox and overturned.

The driver was the lone occupant and was dead at the scene. The driver has been identified as Jose D. Guerrero, 59, of Roswell.

The call originated from a resident

of the neighborhood who heard the crash and came outside to help.

The Roswell Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit is still investigating the cause but initial indicators are that the crash was related to a medical issue.

Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 4 on Nottaway Lane in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Stacy Louise Morales, 46, of Marietta, was arrested April 3 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI, expired license and headlight violation. ►► Javier Fernandez Munoz, 44, of Agate Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested March 31 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, possession of marijuana, failure to yield and no license on person. ►► Julie Siharath, 22, of Duluth, was arrested March 27 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Oscar Bonilla, 33, of Lorin Way, Johns Creek, was arrested April 1 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, reckless driving, child endangerment, suspended license, attempt-

ing to elude a police officer and simple assault.

member opened the phone, he found pictures of underage girls instead. After the initial shock, the staff member was able to determine the identity of the phone’s owner and filed a complaint with the manager and Roswell police.

Staff told police that the man had been implicated in a previous in-house report in January for possession of inappropriate photos on his phone. This incident had not been reported to the police. Police confronted the suspected man, Kevin Robinson, 41, who initially denied possession of these materials.

However, he later confirmed to the manager that he had solicited pictures of girls ages 11-15. Robinson told her, “I have a problem … I want younger girls than the pictures I already have.”

The suspect had been receiving

the pornographic photos on a prepaid phone via text from another number.

Police also believe he has been using social media to obtain some of the photos. Roswell police arrested Robinson for possession of sexually explicit child photos and confiscated the cell phone.

DRUG arrests ►► Mia Shacova Starks, 29, of Lithonia,

was arrested Feb. 1 on Old Roswell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Steven Michael Sims, 23, of Millwick Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested March 30 on Millwick Drive in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. ►► Jessica Marie Reyes, 29, of Norcross, was arrested April 3 on Brookshire Lake Drive in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana and possession of a scheduled II controlled substance.

3 kids watch mother’s arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested April 6 for felony shoplifting while accompanied by her three children. A woman, according to the loss prevention officer, had stuffed her purse with clothes while in the dress-

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City leaders took a dim view Monday during their first look at a preliminary list of North Fulton road projects to be funded by a proposed .75-cent added sales tax.

The draft list, assembled through input from Fulton County cities, is in its infancy and is expected to undergo more than a month of public input before a final version can be adopted.

Nevertheless, the initial list drew negative remarks from Mayor David Belle Isle, who said he was disappointed the document failed to address major backups along southbound Ga. 400.

Belle Isle and other councilmen also raised questions about proposed widening projects on Haynes Bridge Road and Old Milton Parkway, saying they don’t want to turn them into massive thoroughfares just to move cars.

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moving cars and maintaining the look and feel of an area,” the mayor said.

“It’s never about just making things more efficient.”

Alpharetta was the first city to see the list prepared by design engineering firm Kimley-Horn, which has been hired to help Fulton County cities hash out a slate of local and regional transportation projects by the end of May. The sales tax, if placed on the ballot by a majority of cities and approved by voters in November, is expected to generate from $500-$600 million in transportation dollars over its five-year term.

The money would be apportioned to the county’s 14 cities, excluding Atlanta.

Special legislation allowed Atlanta to consider its own transportation sales tax, which would likely include some allocation for MARTA. Eric Graves, Alpharetta senior engineer and planner, said the criteria used to draw up the list will be to: • Focus on large, pressing issues that

are regional or multijurisdictional • Improve traffic flow and operations/ address congestion • Show results and impact within five years • Have a strategic, well-thought-out plan • Prioritize to provide maximum impact for dollars spent • Consider that major roadway reconstruction is a valid expense, but aim to minimize maintenance and general repair projects The list includes three tiers of projects. The top tier includes projects that can be completed with 85 percent of the anticipated funding from the tax.

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Passions run deep for local veterans’ memorials

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell’s push for a City Green to connect the downtown district with City Hall has received mixed reviews among residents and some government leaders.

The $15 million project recently received the city’s go-ahead for engineering and design plans for its first phase, estimated to cost close to $5 million.

Opposition has focused on several elements, including whether reconstituting the municipal government grounds will help or hurt the nearby commercial district and whether the city can afford the expense.

But fewer elements of the project have generated more emotion than relocating the two war memorials currently on the grounds.

It’s little wonder. Besides hosting the state’s largest Memorial Day ceremony, Roswell sits in the heart of some of the area’s most striking veterans memorials.

“I’m so proud to live here, because we respect our heritage and we respect our veterans,” said Roswell resident and Army veteran Roger Wise. “We’re very patriotic in North Fulton.”

Among his many volunteer activities, Wise, 75, works on behalf of veterans throughout the country to help secure benefits and promote their interests.

He said he’s fond of Roswell’s Faces of War Memorial, which now rests along a quiet stone path to the north of the government complex on Hill Street.

Alpharetta’s ‘The Defenders’ is one of the country’s newest The memorial was veterans memorials and was modeled after two local veterdedicated in 1998 and depicts a Viet- ans of the War on Terror. nam-era soldier reaching to meet the extended hand of commemorates World War II – to more a small girl. prominent locations. The monuments “You’ve got a young child reaching ought to be where more people will see out and a soldier reaching out, underthem, he said. standing that war is not pretty,” he He also spoke on behalf of the other said. “War is very mean, but freedom is memorials in North Fulton. not free, and somebody has to pay for In 2014, the Johns Creek Veterans it.”

Association dedicated the Veterans MeWise said he favors the plan to move morial Walk in Newtown Park just off the city’s two war memorials – the other Old Alabama Road. The mayor and City

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Laissez les bons temps rouler All I could smell was duct tape.

The duct tape was holding up a sign bearing the name of Ellis Marsalis. I was literally inches from the front of a stage where one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time was set to perform in minutes. If I wanted to, I could KATHLEEN STURGEON reach out my hand and touch the music stands.

Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com When the music began, the experience was unlike any other concert I’ve attended.

These weren’t just musicians playing songs to a crowd. These were artists painting a musical picture and using their instruments to say things that words can’t convey.

Which is to say this was just another day in New Orleans. I was visiting The Big Easy for a week and every day was better than the next.

If you’ve never been to New Orleans, you need to go as soon as possible. Post-Katrina New Orleans is back and better than ever.

We were lucky enough to visit during the annual French Quarter Festival, a free music event with stages scattered around the French Quarter in the heart of the city, where the music flowed about as freely as the alcohol.

The morning of the festival, a parade kicked off the festivities. No place does parades quite like New Orleans. Weddings, funerals, festivals all call for a parade to get the fun started.

Our goal was to get as many beads thrown to us as possible. And, no, it was not that kind of bead-throwing experience. This was a children’s parade, complete with politicians, pirates and live animals — including one very annoyed llama — prancing down Bourbon Street.

Toward the end of the morning, we caught up with the parade and joined in on what is known in New Orleans as a second line, which is when the crowd starts following the “main line” of parade participants.

I mean, what else do you do in New Orleans when the Bourbon Street parade you’re watching invites everyone to join in and Louisiana’s lieutenant governor is waving to you?

You join in.

So we waved our hankies, clapped our hands, sang along to “When the Saints Go Marching In” and had the time of our lives.

I tried to think of a lesson that I learned to share in my column. But really the only thing I could think of was that I should aim to be more like the locals.

They were always laughing, smiling and enjoying the moment and the music with bands on nearly every corner. Literally, we couldn’t go a block without seeing someone playing some instrument.

There’s a reason this wonderful city is called The Big Easy. Everything is just … easier. And, honestly, don’t we all need some time in our lives to sit back and just listen to the music?

So continue to let the good times roll, or as they say in NOLA, “laissez les bon temps rouler.”

OPINION

Cluster homes in Milton?

In biblical times it was customary to place a stone at the site of a great battle to give thanks for help. Ebenezer was the name given to such a stone to commemorate Israel’s victory over the Philistines.

How fitting that the latest great battle to preserve rural metro Atlanta is taking place on my street, Ebenezer Road. This street sits at the very edge of Milton and the yellow line divides Milton from Roswell. At the very end of this dead-end road is a 67-acre parcel of land that is in the final stage of attempted rezoning. This land is presently zoned as AG-1, requiring all the houses sit on at least 1 acre of land.

Brightwater Homes has proposed a plan to build 50 homes on the property, but 23 of these homes are planned to occupy only quarter-acres lots similar to cluster homes. Brightwater Homes presents itself as a “green builder” that doesn’t want to disturb the back part of the property and keep it as green space. I suspect that is a cost advantage of shorter streets, less landscaping and shorter utility runs for the 23 cluster homes that will save the developer significant amounts of money and increase the profit from the project at

the expense of the AG-1 zoning. I propose that the “green builder” title refers to the color of the Brightwater’s bank accounts, not to the amount of chlorophyll preserved.

Milton City Council just voted down the conservation subdivision ordinance several months ago. It has returned in a far more malignant form using “green” and “conservation” as cover words to build cluster home communities with community septic systems at the end of a dead-end street on the very edge of Milton. There has been no compelling reason why granting this variance for cluster homes is in the public interest for the people of Milton or for the people, like myself, who live on Ebenezer Road. If this variance is granted, where will this cancer show up next?

With your help on April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Milton City Council meeting another great battle can once again be won. Please show up and encourage the council to vote against changing the zoning and to reject the variance for Brightwater Homes. Help to preserve the rural nature of Milton and Ebenezer Road.

David Gower, Milton

GUEST COLUMN

Arts advocacy goes proactive: Roswell Arts Fund kicks off ArtAround Roswell, A Sculpture Tour I am thrilled to be the founder and chair of the Roswell Arts Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created as a direct outcome of the Imagine Roswell Arts and Culture 2030 study conducted by the city of Roswell.

Completed in February 2015, ROCHELLE MUCHA one of the study’s key recommendations to the city was to establish Chair, Roswell Arts Fund a new, independent nonprofit that would be a powerful advocate for the arts and would focus on making the city of Roswell an arts destination by fully integrating the arts into the social and economic fabric that is uniquely Roswell.

As the designated arts agency for the city, that is the mission and mandate of the Roswell Arts Fund.

So how do we accomplish this?

We do it by strategically investing in public art — temporary public art such as the ArtAround Roswell sculpture tour and permanent public art such as the Bucket Brigade that will be installed at the site of our new Fire Station No. 4.

We do it by exploring how to build, buy or renovate a space that can be transformed into a state-of-theart, multifunction performance space.

We do it by cultivating a culture of philanthropy and identifying foundational revenue sources to drive these initiatives.

And we do it by forging meaningful and collaborative relationships between our artists, art organizations, creative industries, and our business and political leaders.

We illuminated these goals and more at our inaugural ArtAround Roswell preview party March 13 at

River Landing, sponsored by New Kent Capital.

The purpose of the event was to introduce the Roswell Arts Fund, promote the city’s first sculpture tour and raise funds to buy one piece of sculpture as a permanent gift to the city of Roswell.

The ArtAround Roswell sculpture tour, a collaboration between the city of Roswell and the Roswell Arts Fund, will feature 10 works of art on loan to the city by their artists and installed at selected Roswell area parks from April through December 2016.

The nine-month exhibition will showcase sculptures with a variety of styles, types and sizes. All works of art will be available for purchase.

Sculpture sponsors include the 2015 Downtown Development Authority members, Bank of North Georgia, Gas South, Lennar Multifamily Roswell City Walk, Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (Roswell Inc. and Visit Roswell), and Publix Supermarkets.

ArtAround Roswell will transform our parks into a museum without walls, introducing public art to our residents and visitors of all ages. The specific artworks were selected by a carefully chosen panel representing community stakeholders.

The final pieces capture our city’s modern spirit and Southern soul while embodying a city focus on nature, preservation and recreation — especially bicycling.

The Roswell Arts Fund believes that art, in its many forms, defines our sense of place and drives economic and social vitality. We know that the tour will spark conversations and imagination, and we invite our regional community to participate.

ArtAround Roswell kicked off with a communitywide free event April 16 at Roswell Area Park playground. There will be a free communitywide event at a different sculpture site every month for the duration of the year. Find out more about events and monthly contests at artaroundroswell.org. We invite you to explore, experience and enjoy!

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Hiking, canoeing, fishing or simple adventuring — STEVE HUDSON you’ll find it all Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group in the Georgia outdoors.

But what about gold prospecting?

Can you find that, too?

Indeed you can. Particularly as the weather warms, gold prospecting is an activity that increasing numbers of outdoor adventurers are coming to enjoy. It’s fun. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even be lucky enough to find some of that Georgia gold yourself.

Is there really gold left to be found in Georgia? Indeed there is. Every weekend, enthusiastic amateur prospectors set out with gold pans and high hopes, and you might be surprised at how many of them return home with at least a few flecks of the precious yellow metal to show for their efforts.

How much gold is still waiting to be found? Recreational prospectors are notoriously (and understandably) reticent when it comes to talking about how much gold they’ve found, but the fact is that many of them find gold often enough to keep it interesting. That’s not to say that you’ll be able to take up prospecting and then quit your day job – alas, that’s probably not going to be way it plays out. But it is safe to say that gold prospecting provides a passport that lets you explore the outdoors in an entirely new way … and if you keep at I’m fairly confident that, sooner or later, you too will experience the unforgettable thrill of spotting a gleaming fleck of gold winking at you from the bottom of your gold pan.

Where should you begin? The Georgia Gold Museum in Dahlonega is a great place to start and will help you become familiar with the big picture of Georgia gold. Soon, though, you’ll want to get outdoors and try searching for some of that gold yourself.

One of the best ways to start your search is with a visit to one of the commercial gold panning operations located within easy day-trip distance of where you live. Among them are the Consolidated Gold Mine and the Crisson Mine near Dahlonega, Gold ‘n Gem Grubbing at the old Loud Mine site west of Cleveland, and the Pine

Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar Park just north of I-20 near Villa Rica.

These are family friendly sites which offer you the opportunity to do some gold panning with experienced veteran panners on hand to help you learn the ropes. Each of these sites provides a unique perspective on gold prospecting in Georgia, and a visit to any one of them is sure to result in a case of Georgia gold fever.

After you start to get the hang of gold panning, I’m betting that sooner or later you’ll want to try your hand at looking for “wild” gold – that is, gold that you find yourself out in the wilderness somewhere. Finding places to prospect for wild gold can be a grand adventure in itself, and the search for prospecting areas is an enjoyable activity in its own right and can lead to some beautiful places that you might not otherwise see.

Where can you search? Some public lands in northern Georgia are open for prospecting. In national forests, for example, recreational panning is usually allowed as long as you use only a gold pan and small shovel.

Similar panning is allowed on much Corps of Engineers land, notably on the east side of Lake Allatoona.

In each case, remember to dig only within the streambed. Do not dig into the streambanks.

Hunting for Georgia’s gold is a great way to enjoy Georgia’s outdoors!

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City Center developer reports strong business interest

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Business and commercial interest in the city’s new downtown has been brisk, so brisk that the management team in charge of the project says many of the commercial buildings going up are all but spoken for.

Work may begin as early as this summer on the commercial phase of Alpharetta’s $80 million City Center project. The City Council heard an update on the development Monday from Cheri Morris of Morris & Fellows, which is in charge of managing the commercial phase.

Morris said the buildings will be constructed with the city’s history in mind.

The building designs have been tailored to represent a traditional face to downtown, she said. This means adjoining buildings may be different heights, each with different facades, a reflection of how old downtowns came into existence.

“Seven of the buildings are all but spoken for,” Morris said. “We know who wants them.”

Morris added that the development

lining the government complex will have a strong green space element, an 8,000- to 10,000-square-foot green space with seating areas, so patrons can take a break from shopping or relax while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant.

“The buildings are designed to frame

City Hall as the iconic terminating vista of this downtown project,” Morris said.

The residential portion of the development will include a variety of floor plans and access to outdoor space.

One plan calls for a rooftop terrace that overlooks the park to serve as a communal space for residents.

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Kirk Demetrops, president of MidCity Real Estate Partners, reported that interest in office space has been robust. He said the proposed four-story building with office over retail can be constructed in nine to 12 months.

He said when the project was first proposed, he envisioned from five to 10 small businesses occupying the building’s 30,000 square feet of space.

“What we have seen over the last six months, we’ve had several inquiries about leasing the entire building which has been very exciting,” Demetrops said. “Those discussions have progressed.”

More details, he said, should be released in the next 60 days, but one company would have about 150 employees with a mind toward becoming a part of the downtown.

“They want their employees to be able to walk to restaurants,” he said.

“They want a culture.”

The interior of the building calls for open floor plans with plenty of light.

The next phase, Demetrops said, will be to perform due diligence on the details and secure the private funding.

“We hope over the next 90 days that this comes to conclusion and we close and begin construction,” he said.

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Woman charged with homicide by vehicle

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Authorities have charged a Marietta woman with two counts of vehicular homicide as a result of a fatality accident at a bus stop last month on Ga. 9.

Police say Teresa Rains Fitzsimons was southbound the afternoon of March 17 when she swerved into a group of pedestrians to avoid hitting a stopped MARTA bus.

One person, Curtis Freeman, 55, of Roswell was killed at the scene. Larsharon Clark, 41, of Columbus, later died from her injuries.

A third pedestrian, Elfego M. Solano-Vazquez, was also injured and is recovering.

Roswell police said Fitzsimons changed lanes after crossing Woodstock Street and encountered the parked bus.

She swerved to avoid hitting the rear of the bus, drove onto the sidewalk and struck FITZSIMONS the three people who were preparing to board. The vehicle came to rest after hitting a telephone pole, police said.

In addition to the homicide by vehicle charges, Fitzsimons faces counts of failure to use care to avoid a collision, failure to maintain lane and improper lane change.

A judge set bond at $15,000.

Johns Creek sees two fatal accidents in two days Both on Jones Bridge Road

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After going years without having a deadly accident, the city of Johns Creek was rocked April 13 and 14 with two fatalities.

Maj. John Clifton with the Johns Creek Police Department said the accident on April 13 at 6:40 a.m. involved 49-year-old motorcyclist David Kan. He was deceased when police officers arrived on the scene, Clifton said.

“He was on a motorcycle turning left onto Douglas Road from Jones Bridge Road,” Clifton said. “He turned in front of a vehicle and might have lost control.

The vehicle struck the motorcycle he was on.”

Information is not being released about the driver who hit Kan, Clifton

said, except that she was “pretty distraught about it.” At this time, the medical examiner will do an autopsy.

The female driver was not impaired, Clifton said. A second accident that killed Jeffrey Hess, born in 1957, occurred around 12:40 p.m. April 14, also on Jones Bridge Road.

“A driver in a Chevrolet Equinox was travelling southbound on Jones Bridge Road when it drove into the northbound lane and struck a Lexus RX350 pretty much head on,” said Sgt. Ronnie Young.

The initial collision happened on the roadway, and then as they spun, a third car, an Infiniti, lightly struck the Lexus in the rear, Young said.

“We have no reason to believe alcohol or drugs are related to this at this time,” he said. “But it’s still under initial investigation and we can’t really answer too much about that. It’s pretty simple what happened, but we’re trying to figure out why it happened.”

GDOT begins resurfacing Ga. 120 ROSWELL, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing Ga. 120 (Marietta Highway) the evening of Sunday, April 17.

The work will take approximately four weeks, weather permitting, and will begin in Cobb County and extend to Hwy.

9 (Atlanta Street) in Roswell.

The work will be done during overnight hours, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Travelers are reminded to use caution when traveling through this area, as loose debris is a natural part of the resurfacing process.

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Roswell Rotary hosts seminar on dementia Facing the challenge of memory loss ROSWELL, Ga. – If you need to learn more about facing the challenges of memory loss and the solutions to dementia caregiving, plan to attend the Dementia Dynamics Seminar sponsored by the Rotary Club of Roswell Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell.

This profound session is chaired by internationally known neurologist Dr. Daniel C. Potts and his wife, Ellen Potts. The couple champion life-affirming care for those with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their caregivers.

They are coauthors of “A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver” and are noted as two of Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change.

Their pocket guide and presentation are invaluable in teaching workable strategies for the difficult days ahead in caring for a victim of dementia.

On staff at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Potts is also founder and president of Cognitive Dynamics Foundation and Medical Director at Dementia Dynamics, LLC. Through these two institutions, Potts channels inspiration and hope gained through caring for his father, Lester, who became an acclaimed watercolor artist while in the throes of Alzheimer’s disease.

Potts has told his father’s story of triumph, hope and creativity internationally.

Potts and his wife developed Dementia Dynamics’ extensive curriculum to educate lay and professional caregivers regarding the conditions which cause dementia, common behaviors / symptoms, appropriate techniques for interaction, and other aspects of care.

This session will address the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and the common issues. They will provide excellent examples of how best to address the challenges of dementia in a loving and respectful way.

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SCHOOLS

Preliminary school budget includes $41M in salary increases Fulton to use added revenue to reward staff

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County School System will see its revenues increase by more than $40 million in fiscal year 2017 over the current year, with those funds going directly to providing raises for teachers and staff.

Fulton Schools joins nearly every other school system in the area budgeting for salary increases, although its planned 5 percent for teachers is one of the more generous programs. As the ranks of people going into the teaching profession are dwindling, school systems – especially those in high-population areas – are scrambling to recruit and retain top talent.

Ron Wade, chief talent officer for Fulton Schools, said Fulton competes with nearly 60 other systems offering K-12 education in the Atlanta metro area; and the sea of available talent gets shallower each year.

“The teacher shortage is absolutely impacting the supply and demand of top teaching talent,” said Wade. “It is a highly competitive situation.”

In the 2013-14 school year, the

University of Georgia had a 12 percent decline in students going into the teacher prep program — and that has direct impact on the fiscal year 2017 school year.

In addition to the 5 percent increase for teachers, all nonteaching staff will get a 3 percent increase. A separate salary schedule will be created for high-demand special education teachers who will earn a $3,000 salary supplement on top of the across-theboard raise.

In total, the preliminary budget for Fulton School’s general fund is $952.1 million in fiscal year 2017, up more than 4 percent from the $912.4 million for the current fiscal year 2016 budget.

The general fund is the pot of money which includes school-based programs, including salary and benefits, and is the largest of the various funds.

The increase comes primarily from a 5 percent increase in local tax revenues, on top of a nearly 3 percent increase in state funding which will add nearly $40 million in additional revenues over fiscal year 2016.

The total proposed budget for the Fulton School System is $1.3 billion,

which also includes the pension fund, school nutrition, debt service and capital programs in addition to the general fund.

School finance officials praised the fiscal health of the Fulton School System, noting it emerged from five years of economic downturn with reserves of over $200 million, and was still able to provide either a one-time bonus or raises to staff in each of those years.

“We are in a strong financial condition with a clean audit, healthy reserves, triple A credit rating, and diversified funding options that mean we just don’t rely on taxpayers’ dollars to help fund our schools,” said Marvin Dereef, deputy chief financial officer.

But Fulton taxpayers still do carry the bulk of the funding weight. Local tax revenues make up nearly 62 cents of every dollar spent by the system.

That percentage has fallen over the past few years as state funding has increased – primarily due to less money being withheld through permanent austerity cuts which began in 2002.

This year, the state will withhold only $7 million of funds earned by Fulton. That compares to more than $55 million withheld in fiscal year 2010. Since 2002, the state has cut

nearly $400 million from Fulton’s share of state revenues through austerity reductions.

Fulton Schools will keep its millage rate of 18.502 unchanged in fiscal year 2017. But since the added revenues are not being returned to taxpayers in the form of a lower millage rate, the system will have to hold public hearings on what is essentially a tax hike.

The preliminary budget is expected to be approved on May 19, with final adoption on June 7.

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5 percent raise for all teachers and step increases for eligible staff ($25.8 M) 3 percent raise for nonteaching staff and eligible step increases ($10M) Additional $3K supplement for special education teachers ($4M) Additional days for counselors, social workers and psychologists ($1.87M) No draw from reserves to fund budget Additional flex position at each of elementary schools No increases to department budgets, despite expected increase in students (zero-based budgeting)

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Pick my Brain: Opiates for self-medication — Part 2 nirvana is achieved. Suddenly there is no pain, no anxiety, and the individual finds a truly long-lasting effect with minimal side effects.

The cycle of adaptation (tolerance versus drug seeking behavior) in the brain begins again and at some point the clinician refuses to prescribe anymore pills. Once cut off from access to treatment for anxiety (not pain) by their surgeon or pain doctor, they look to street suppliers of opiate pain pills.

Since the DEA implemented increased scrutiny, the availability of street pills has decreased and prices have risen.

The result: a migration to heroin as longer-lasting, effective and a much cheaper alternative.

The solution for this medical conundrum is a medical diagnostic evaluation, including a review of the family tree (recall the word genetics) looking for psychiatric illness, substance abuse and dependence, a review of current prescription and street drugs and an understanding of beneficial effects from each (“what do you like about this medication or drug?”). By pulling together a complete picture of the individual, a treatment plan that is holistic and all-encompassing can be created and implemented.

The best success is achieved with buy-in from the entire family and its inherent social support.

Remember, it takes a village! The more difficult cases occur within families that have poor insight into the disease and its process, deny the disease and direct anger and/or retribution toward the user or sometimes toward society. Talk therapy can facilitate medical treatment but it cannot treat the condition alone -- the underlying angst of anxiety will push addicts back to use again and again. Bottom line, we all recognize the problem and know there is an answer. Now we just need to do it.

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In a recent meeting with a substance abuse treatment and referral program, the Director and I spoke at length about a medically-based approach to the diagANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D nosis and treatment of substance abuse.

Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research After a discussion about genetics, chemical imbalances within the brain, the draw to self-medicate as well as the use of new medications to treat underlying conditions and the success we have with this approach, the Director looked at me and said, “Still, they all need therapy to deal with their history of abuse, molestation and psychological trauma.”

I was caught by surprise as it was apparent that his personal experiences had overshadowed the data and science.

Many families struggle with the concept of addiction as self-medication.

After all, if it is self-medication, “they can stop, right?”

On the surface what looks like addiction to substances is the biological draw to treat symptoms that create an ever-increasing psychic and physical discomfort. It is an angst unlike any angst.

After one hit, one drink, or one toke, this angst is minimized; using the substance even more frequently prevents it from returning or rearing its ugly head again.

Who hasn’t had a stressful day and looked forward to a cold one or glass of wine?

This is a very common and socially acceptable approach to relieving the stress of our chaotic world. Let’s say it becomes routine and over time the dose increases (one glass becomes two) or the strength increases (beer becomes liquor).

Tolerance is a core symptom of substance abuse. The brain adapts over time by up-regulating brain receptors, down-regulating neurotransmitters which causes the user to seek out stronger forms of self-medication. Alcohol with its resultant hangover makes way to marijuana. Marijuana has minimal adverse effects with no discomfort the next day and effectively treats the underlying symptoms of anxiety and discomfort.

Eventually, post-dental procedure or surgery, an opiate is prescribed and

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Forsyth County is attractive for millennials in that we are enjoying growth in the jobs that they find attractive while also having real access to the outdoors.

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Forsyth named one of top housing markets for millennials

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — According to CoreLogic, a company devoted to giving its clients data-driven insights, millennials are a key demographic for real estate marketing.

This detail was included in a report recently released by Bret Fortenberry, staff scientist with the company.

“The millennial population size exceeds the baby boomer population and is now at the prime home-buying age,” Fortenberry wrote in the report. “However, current trends show that many in this demographic are choosing to rent rather than purchase a home, so it’s important to understand their buying behaviors in order to tap into this large pool of prospective homebuyers.”

In response, CoreLogic “analyzed over 70 metrics associated with mortgage purchases by millennials across the nation over the past year.

“According to CoreLogic analysis, millennials are most likely to buy homes in metropolitan areas with an improving economy,” Fortenberry wrote. “The research shows that millennials are buying in markets they can afford, and specifically, where there are good-paying jobs and home prices are low.”

Using the findings, Forsyth County ranked sixth in the nation for counties in which millennials are likely to purchase homes. Ranked first is Douglas, Colorado.

The group also ranked the lowest 10 counties, and Georgia’s Clayton County came in second.

“Forsyth County is attractive for millennials in that we are enjoying growth in the jobs that they find attractive while also having real access to the outdoors,” said James McCoy, president of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “The lake, rivers, Sawnee Mountain, the large number of parks, greenway and proximity to the mountains are great amenities for millennials that bike, hike, paddle and enjoy the outdoors,” all of which millennials find appealing, he said.

“You get more for your money in Forsyth County,” McCoy said. “Millennials are interested in having fam-

ilies and we have one of the leading school systems in the nation.”

According to the data from the CoreLogic propensity models, there will be a shift in where millennials purchase homes in the next six months, Fortenberry said.

“The shift will move from cheaper areas that border the improving counties to the heart of the improving counties in which the housing market is more expensive,” Fortenberry said. “It is possible that this shift is already happening, but we are not seeing the corresponding numbers because of a reduced number of millennials who can afford to purchase homes that are more expensive.”

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Stadiums spark real estate boom Challenging When I was growing up in Atlanta, we had one stadium for the Braves and the Falcons and there was nothing appealing around it, and we liked it! But, boy, how times have GEOFF SMITH changed.

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was utilitarian and housed both the Falcons and the Braves. It had plenty of seating – most of which went unused – and got the job done. And once the games were over, everyone hightailed it to their cars to get the heck out of dodge. Atlanta was still young in many ways and we were lucky to have it.

When the Georgia Dome was built, it definitely carried with it a high cool factor. There were not a lot of domes at that time and many Atlantans felt the stadium was cutting-edge. I was always a throwback and preferred that football be played outdoors in the grass, but even I had to admit it was pretty spiffy at the time.

After the Olympics, and after demolishing Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the city converted the Olympic stadium into what is today Turner Field. It was a huge improvement and we marveled at how great a place it was to watch a baseball game.

For the stadiums for both teams, though, one thing never changed: their surroundings remained undeveloped and uninviting. After a good game, or before, there was nothing near the stadiums that you could walk to and do. And there still is not.

From what I’ve read, for years the Braves organization had been asking the city of Atlanta to do something to try to spur economic development around the stadium. And it was the city’s and county’s inability to do so

that eventually led to the decision to move to Cobb County.

With these new stadiums, you can rest assured that there will be plenty of inviting activity right outside the gates.

Arthur Blank worked hard to ensure that the areas around his new stadium will be improved. After hinting at threats to also move outside the city, he decided to build the new stadium virtually next door to the Georgia Dome, and a number of actions have been put in place to improve the surrounding neighborhoods.

The city of Atlanta, along with Atlanta Committee for Progress, launched the Westside Future Fund, which aims to provide more than $30 million for investment opportunities in the neighborhoods around the new Falcons stadium. Invest Atlanta awarded more than $6 million in grants for community development projects near the stadium. And when the Georgia Dome is demolished, the Georgia World Congress Center will replace it with an 800-room high-rise, four-star convention hotel.

Once the Braves move next year, the Turner Field site will also see significant development. Mayor Kasim Reed made it a mission to make something good out of something bad and the result will be a huge mixed-use development that blends with a huge expansion of Georgia State University, and a more direct connection to downtown.

As for the new Braves stadium, Liberty Media, owner of the Braves, has turned the Braves into a serious real estate firm by buying and devel-

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oping much of the area around the new stadium. Crews are working six days a week to make sure the stadium is complete for opening day next year. Construction has also started on a 250,000-square-foot office building for Comcast, a 260-room Omni Atlanta Hotel at Suntrust Park, and a 53,000-square-foot entertainment venue that will be called the Roxy. The area around the park is being called the Battery Atlanta and will include significant residential, commercial and office development. Local and state governments have stepped up and, last month alone, more than 20 road projects started around the stadium.

You can talk about an ailing China all you want. But these stadium projects and the development they are sparking in Atlanta will keep folks busy here for a long time.

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

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How often do you challenge your customers on the strategies and tactics they are using to manage and grow their small businesses? If your customers aren’t interested in changing their current apDICK JONES proach, do you point Founder & President out the ramifications Jones Simply Sales of not changing?

Challenging your customers may sound like a bad thing to do, but it’s actually not. In fact, it can lead to helping you foster better relationships and increase your sales.

Everyone should know that doing the same thing over and over again is most likely going to produce the same results.

In other words, if your customers want better results, then they need to make changes.

Most of your customers may not know what to change or how to change what they are doing.

If you can show them a better way, and challenge the status quo, customers are far more likely to buy what you’re selling.

Challenging your customers requires that you spend time establishing credibility by sharing insights on their current approach, and why maintaining this approach won’t achieve optimal results. This will generate a lot more interest in the solutions you could offer them.

Learning what your clients are currently doing by asking good questions will allow you to identify opportunities to facilitate the changes they need to make, and is a pivotal part of the sales process.

Solutions you offer to change the status quo are far more readily accepted by following this approach. Challenging your customers the right way can help you get more business.

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BUSINESSBRIEFS

The Mansions of Alpharetta breaks ground on its second phase ALPHARETTA, Ga. ¬– The Mansions of Alpharetta has begun the second phase of construction at its new continuum of care community at 3675 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta.

Set to open this fall, Mansions Senior Living is a family owned and operated business with over 15 years in providing senior care in Oklahoma and Georgia. The new community in Alpharetta will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments for lease and will provide a continuum of care for residents through independent living, personal care and specialized memory care services.

FINANCIAL

Community Bankers endorses UtiliComm Solutions Inc. CUMMING, Ga. — The Community Bankers Association of Georgia has endorsed UtiliComm Solutions Inc., headquartered in Cumming, for telecommunication solutions.

The Community Bankers Association conducts an extensive due diligence before selecting a company as an Endorsed Member Company. UtiliComm Solutions Inc. earned the approval of both CBA’s member services committee and the board of directors.

UtiliComm Solutions Inc. provides communications hardware and telecom services for over 100 financial institution locations and more than 200 small- to medium-size general business clients in more than 30 states.

Synchrony Financial CEO Margaret Keane, far right, announces $20,000 support for Every Woman Works to the organization’s founder Tillie O’Neal-Kyles, with assistance from Synchrony Financial Women’s Network volunteers Raquel Smith (far left) and Lynn Long.

Synchrony Financial supports Every Woman Works ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services company with 80 years of retail heritage, donated $20,000 to Every Woman Works Inc., Sandy Springs, during a ceremony March 29 at Synchrony Financial’s offices in Alpharetta.

Employee members of Synchrony Financial’s Women’s Network will also build on its financial support by continuing to provide volunteers to assist in mentoring women in the organization’s program.

The Women’s Network, one of Synchrony Financial’s seven diversity and inclusion networks, has supported Every Woman Works for more than 10 years. Every Woman Works’ purpose is to positively change the lives of women that have experienced serious life challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse and homelessness. Selected women enter an intensive, six-week program that focuses on job training, building life skills and cultivating self-worth; all with the goal of each woman securing gainful employment upon completion of the program.

REAL ESTATE

Christerson, Holcombe, Moen, Wilhelm join Keller Williams CUMMING, Ga. — Four new agents have joined Keller Williams Community Partners in Cumming, Jonathan Christerson, Karel Holcombe, Tiffany Moen and Keri Wilhelm.

CHRISTERSON HOLCOMBE Christerson, an experienced agent in the North Atlanta area, has worked with a local broker since 2013.

He can be reached at 404-226-9605 or at JChristerson@ kw.com.

Holcombe, a naMOEN WILHELM tive of Mexico City, has worked in real estate for more than 18 years.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she can be reached at 678-341-7783 or karel@kw.com.

Moen comes to the firm with a background in team leading, sales, marketing and management.

In addition, she has raised eight children and is an adoption advocate. Moen can be reached at 770-

807-4777 or at TiffanyMoen@kw.com. Wilhelm joined the Keller Williams Community Partners Market Center-Silver City Group.

“I chose Keller Williams because of its reputation for integrity and its agentcentric business model,” says Wilhelm. “I want to continue to grow my real estate business, and Keller Williams provides the training and technology that will help me reach my goals.” For more information, visit www. kw.com.

HEALTH CARE

Pediatric nurse wins award ATLANTA — The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta recently announced that Roswell native Jackie Cirilli, R.N., B.S.N., was one of four pediatric nurses presented with the prestigious Laura Snitzer-Boozer Nursing Award. The award honors nurses who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in hematology/oncology care, as well as provides financial support for continued education in the field of oncology.

Cirilli began working at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center in 2001, helping with medical records and supplies. Her time in the outpatient clinic inspired her to attend the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, where she graduated as a pediatric nurse in 2008.

POWER

Exide Technologies launches new battery line MILTON, Ga. — Exide Technologies, a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions, has launched a new battery line, the latest addition to the company’s premier power product family of flooded motive power batteries for the lift truck market. The new GNB Tubular LMX battery line is engineered for the material handling industry to meet the growing need for high-energy density batteries used in demanding operating conditions.

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SOUTHEASTERN LACROSSE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Men’s lacrosse teams from 44 colleges in 10 states compete to be among the top 16 teams invited to the SELC championships held annually in Johns Creek. April 22-24. Friday games at Alpharetta, Northview and South Forsyth high schools as well as Greater Atlanta Christian School. Northview will host Saturday and Sunday games. Visit selctournament.com for more info.

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EVENTS: ALPHARETTA CHAMBER COFFEE & COMMERCE

What: The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee & Commerce breakfast will feature Colonial Pipeline CEO Tim Felt.

When: Thursday, April 21, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Athletic Club, East Course Clubhouse, 3430 Highway 9 N, Alpharetta More info: Email Hans Appen, hans@ alpharettachamber.com

SHADOW RUN CELEBRATING PAT TILLMAN

What: 12th Annual Pat’s Run Shadow Run, a 4.2 mile run/walk, celebrates the legacy of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman.

When: Saturday, April 23, 7 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: patsrun.com

JCUMC KIDS HELPING KIDS CARNIVAL

What: Johns Creek United Methodist Church Preschool will host its 11th Annual Kids Helping Kids Carnival.

When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where: JCUMC, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekumc.org/Preschool/Carnival.aspx

MILTON EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

What: Milton’s annual festival offers sustainability information and inspiration on building a green community.

When: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Where: Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

RELAY FOR LIFE OF ROSWELL

What: Help fight cancer at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of

Roswell.

When: Saturday, April 23, 4 p.m.-midnight Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell More info: relayforlife.org/roswellga

ALPHARETTA GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE

What: Plants grown by members and from the Mansell House gardens will be for sale.

When: Saturday, April 23, 8 p.m.-noon Where: Mansell House, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/Alpharetta-Garden-Club-1835-Old-Milton-Hwy-Alpharetta-GA-182597361757701/?fref=photo

HEMBREE RUNS WILD 5K/1K

What: A community 5K and 1K with a free spring festival following the race.

When: Saturday, April 23, 8 a.m.

Where: Hembree Springs Elementary, 815 Hembree Road, Roswell More Info: active.com/roswell-ga/running/distance-running-races/hembreeruns-wild-5k-1k-festival-2016?int=

FORSYTH AMPHIBIAN MONITORING WORKSHOP

What: Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and Georgia Adopt-A-Stream will offer a free amphibian monitoring workshop.

When: Saturday, April 23, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Central Park Recreation Center, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: keepforsythcountybeautiful.org

EARTH DAY FUN AT FOWLER PARK

What: Forsyth County Master Naturalists will celebrate Earth Day at Fowler Park with information, giveaways and special activities.

When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Big Creek Greenway trailhead at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: hnkolich@uga.edu

What: A fundraiser benefiting Project Lift, a nonprofit program for at-risk middle and high school students in North Fulton.

When: Saturday, April 23, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Embassy Suites, 5955 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: projectlift.org.

AUTREY MILL’S WILD WEEKEND

What: Learn about amazing regional wildlife during Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center’s Wild Weekend.

When: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

SWEET TEA MEETING, MUSIC

What: Sweet Tea, a cancer support ministry at Johns Creek Baptist Church, will have its quarterly meeting.

When: Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m.

Where: JCBC, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta More info: jcbc.org/mobilization/ sweet-tea-ministry

JOHNS CREEK PEACE PICNIC

What: Johns Creek High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Jewish Student Union and Muslim Student Association will hold Johns Creek’s First Peace Picnic, an interfaith event to advocate peace.

When: Sunday, April 24, 1-4 p.m.

Where: JCHS, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekhs.net

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: The 8th annual Fellowship Christian Booster Club Golf Tournament will be held on two courses.

When: Monday, April 25 Where: The Manor and White Columns golf courses More info: james.williamson@sheltermortgage.com

GLEN CAMPBELL DOCUMENTARY, DISCUSSION

What: Dinner and the Glen Campbell documentary, “I’ll Be Me,” documenting Campbell’s farewell tour after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. A question-and-answer will follow.

When: Tuesday, April 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: sfromayan@arborcompany. com

‘A NIGHT OF DREAMS’ FOR SENIORS

What: The North Fulton Leadership Team will present “A Night of Dreams” to help fulfill dreams of seniors in North Fulton and increase awareness of those

living with dementia.

When: Thursday, April 28, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon Alpharetta, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/leadershipnorthfultonteamallin/info

PERIMETER SCHOOL’S FAIRY TALE FESTIVAL

What: Enjoy a comic reshuffling of several fairy tales, along with activities, face painting and food.

When: April 28-29 Where: Perimeter Church Outdoor Pavilion, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: perimeterschool.org/newsandevents

JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC

What: The Wells Fargo Junior Classic will feature international junior golfers as well as local participants.

When: April 29-May 1 Where: Country Club of the South, 4100 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta More info: www.ajga.org

FEEL BEAUTIFUL TODAY FASHION SHOW

What: Feel Beautiful Today will host a day of hope and fashion for cancer patients and survivors at 15 local hospitals.

When: Friday, April 29, 11 a.m.

Where: Polo Golf and Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: feelbeautifultoday.org

OPTIMIST CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: The 2016 Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club charity golf tournament will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Forsyth County and the club’s youth programs.

When: Friday, April 29 Where: Hampton Golf Village, Cumming More info: 770-519-9490

SHEPHERD CENTER CO-FOUNDER TO ADDRESS ROTARY PRAYER BREAKFAST

What: The Rotary Club of North Fulton will welcome Alana Shepherd, co-founder of Atlanta’s The Shepherd Center, as the keynote speaker at its 15th Annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast.

When: Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: NorthFultonRotary.org

FARMERS MARKETS 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 through Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S ‘DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.’ What: The King’s Ridge Christian School Fine Arts Association presents the Middle School musical, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” When: Through Saturday, April 23 Where: King’s Ridge Christian School Students Center, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta More info: kingsridgecs.org

27TH ATLANTA JAZZ PARTY

What: Event celebrating the jazz era with 20-plus musicians from Atlanta and around the world.

When: Through Sunday, April 24 Where: The DoubleTree by Hilton, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: AtlantaJazzParty.com

SIX STRING SOCIAL CLUB CONCERT

What: Al Petteway and Amy White will perform and hold a 2 p.m. guitar workshop the day of the concert When: Saturday, April 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock More info: sixstringsocialclub.com

GET PRESENTS ‘S.T.E.A.M. TEAM’

What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre will have a one-time-only public performance of ‘S.T.E.A.M. Team.’

When: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.

Where: GET, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: get.org

VAN MORRISON IN CONCERT

What: Six-time Grammy winner Van Morrison will be in concert.

When: Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m.

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

AHS ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT

What: The Alpharetta High School Orchestra will present its spring concert.

When: Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m.

Where: AHS auditorium, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: AHSOA.org

JCHS ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT

What: The Johns Creek High School Orchestra will present its spring con-

cert.

When: Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m.

Where: JCHS auditorium, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekorchestra.com

‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE

What: The Cumming Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “My Fair Lady.”

When: April 28-May 22, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming

MILTON PRESENTS ‘CIRQUE KUCABANGA’

What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Kucabanga,” exploring the free and creative thoughts of two youngsters who travel through time and space.

When: April 28-30, May 5-7, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

AUTREY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL STAGES WESTERN SPOOF

What: The Autrey Mill Middle School Drama department will present “Wagon Wheels A-Rollin,” a classic family Western.

When: April 29-30, 7 p.m.

Where: AMMS, 4110 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: 470-254-7622

SPRING FIGURE SKATING ICE SHOW

What: The Atlanta Figure Skating Club’s spring ice show, “Frosted Fantasies & Fairytales,” will feature ice dance medalists Kim Navarro, Brent Bommentre and Tim Dolensky.

When: April 29-May 1, times vary Where: The Cooler, 10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta More info: Atlantafsc.org

CYT ATLANTA’S ‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE’

What: Christian Youth Theater Atlanta will present the high-spirited musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

When: Through Sunday, April 24 Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: cytatlanta.com

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH ANIMAL SHELTER SPRING FLING

What: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is hosting their second Spring Fling adoption event.

When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Cumming More info: Facebook.com/ForsythCountyAnimalShelter

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

Coming together for our COMMUNITY: Going for that Georgia gold!

Alpharetta Day of Service April 30, 2016

One of the nicest things about Georgia is the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that our state has to offer.

Hiking, canoeing, fishing or simple adventuring — STEVE HUDSON you’ll find it all Get Outside Georgia, Chattahoochee Media Group in the Georgia Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar outdoors.

But what about gold prospecting?

Park just north of I-20 near Villa Rica.

Can you find that, too?

These are family friendly sites which Indeed you can. Particularly as the offer you the opportunity to do some weather warms, gold prospecting is gold panning with experienced veteran an activity that increasing numbers of panners on hand to help you learn the outdoor adventurers are coming to en- ropes. Each of these sites provides a joy. It’s fun. And who knows? Maybe unique perspective on gold prospectyou’ll even be lucky enough to find ing in Georgia, and a visit to any one some of that Georgia gold yourself. of them is sure to result in a case of Is there really gold left to be found Georgia gold fever. in Georgia? Indeed there is. EvAfter you start to get the hang of ery weekend, enthusiastic amateur gold panning, I’m betting that sooner prospectors set out with gold pans or later you’ll want to try your hand at and high hopes, and you might be looking for “wild” gold – that is, gold surprised at how many of them return that you find yourself out in the wilhome with at least a few flecks of the derness somewhere. Finding places to precious yellow metal to show for their prospect for wild gold can be a grand efforts. adventure in itself, and the search for How much gold is still waiting to prospecting areas is an enjoyable acbe found? Recreational prospectors tivity in its own right and can lead to Visit alpharettaDOS.onealpharetta.volunteerhub.com are notoriously (and understandably) some beautiful places that you might reticent when it for comes to talking see. more information not andotherwise to register. about how much gold they’ve found, Where can you search? Some pubbut theEVENTS fact is that many of them find lic lands in northern Georgia AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON APRIL 30 are open gold often enough to keep it interfor prospecting. In national forests, Kick offyou’ll at City Hall: 8:30 amrecreational panning is esting. That’s not to say that for example, be able to take up prospecting and usually allowed as long as you use then quit• your dayWeavers job – alas, that’s 8:30 - only gold pan and small shovel.

Dream of Georgia: 11:30 aam probably not going to be way it plays Similar panning is allowed on much • Enable Project #1: 8:30 - 11:30 am out. But it is safe to say that gold Corps of Engineers land, notably • Enable Project #2: 8:30 -that 11:30 am on the east side of Lake Allatoona. prospecting provides a passport lets you explore the outdoors in an In each case, to dig only • Join Forces and Support Our Troops: 8:30 am - 11remember am entirely new way … and if you keep within the streambed. Do not dig into • Old Milton Parkway Cleanup: 8:30 am - 11 am at I’m fairly confident that, sooner or the streambanks.

Wills Park Beautification: 8:30 am - 11 Hunting am later, you• too will experience the unfor Georgia’s gold is a forgettable thrill of spotting a gleamgreat • Sandwich Making for Those in Need: 8:30way am -to11enjoy pm Georgia’s outdoors! ing fleck •of Big goldCreek winking at you from In fact, prospecting can be so much Greenway Trail Building: 9 am - 11:30 am the bottom of your gold pan. fun that I’ve just finished a new book Great American Clean Up - Rock Mill 9 am subject.

- 11:30 amIt’s called “ProsWhere• should you begin?

The on Park: that very • Great American Clean Up - Greater Alpharetta: 9 am - 11:30 am It explains Georgia Gold Museum in Dahlonega is pecting for Georgia Gold.” a great place to start and will help you how and where to prospect for Georgia become familiar with the big picture gold, and it includes detailed instrucof Georgia gold. Soon, though, you’ll tions to help you learn how to pan for want to get outdoors and try searchgold, too. It’s a pretty neat book, if I ing for some of that gold yourself. say so myself. Check it out. I think One of the best ways to start your you’ll enjoy it! search is with a visit to one of the commercial gold panning operations Steve Hudson’s new book, “Proslocated within easy day-trip distance pecting for Georgia Gold,” will help get of where you live. Among them are started on a treasure hunting adventhe Consolidated Gold Mine and the ture of your own. Check it out in local more info, email AlpharettaDOS@gmail.com CrissonFor Mine near Dahlonega, Gold ‘n outfitters or on Amazon, or order an Gem Grubbing at the oldor Loud Mine autographed copy at www.chattahoocall 770-663-3546 site west of Cleveland, and the Pine cheemedia.com.

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COMMUNITY

Roswell’s Transportation Department Receives APWA Accreditation Agency among only three in Georgia, 109 nationwide to receive distinction ROSWELL, Ga. – The City of Roswell’s Department of Transportation has been awarded accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

RDOT is one of only 109 agencies in North America to receive this distinction and the third agency in Georgia, joining Covington and Fulton County. The APWA Accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that go above and beyond the requirements of nationally established public works management practices.

RDOT’s two-year accreditation process culminated in February 2016, when the APWA sent a team of public works professionals from Oregon, Iowa, and Missouri to complete a thorough evaluation of RDOT’s operations during a multi-day site visit. “The awarding of the APWA Accreditation shows that RDOT has dedicated itself to concepts of improvement and in-depth self-assessment of department policies,

procedures and practices,” said Steve Acenbrak, RDOT Director.

“The heroes behind this significant accomplishment are the Transportation staff members, whose mission is to provide public works services and programs that contribute to making Roswell a great City.”

RODT oversees all facets of traffic and transportation in the City of Roswell. Their responsibilities include planning, design, engineering, implementation, and maintenance of projects to improve safety, connectivity, and mobility within the City.

RDOT also maintains the signs, signals, and pavement markings, performs road resurfacing, sidewalk connectivity, bridge maintenance, and general repair of the existing infrastructure.

“I’ve known for a long time that Roswell has an exceptional Transportation Department, and now, with the APWA Accreditation, the public will know that RDOT’s practices and policies are among the best in the country,” said Mayor Jere Wood.

“Roswell has grown to be one of the largest and most desirable cities in Georgia, and for us to attract the best businesses, jobs, and people, we must continue to reassess our transportation

From left are Muhammad Rauf, Deputy Director of Transportation; Mark Dana, Transportation Planner; Claire Bruce, Land Acquisition Coordinator; Greg Nicolas, Senior Transportation Engineer; Steve Acenbrak, Director of Transportation; John Crocker, Transportation Planning Manager; Rob Dell-Ross, Senior Transportation Engineer; Pamela Reich, Administrative Specialist and Accreditation Manager; Serge Osse, Engineering Coordinator; and Clyde Stricklin, Land Development Manager. infrastructure to make innovative, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective improvements.

This accreditation just further underscores the fact that we are in great hands.”

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Rotary Club welcomes Alana Shepherd as keynote speaker ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Rotary Club of North Fulton announced April 1 Alana Shepherd as the keynote speaker at its Fifteenth Annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast.

The event takes place Thursday, May 5th at 7:30 a.m. at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.

Alana Shepherd and her family cofounded Shepherd Center in Atlanta in

1975 to treat spinal cord injury after their son sustained a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 1973.

Through the years, Shepherd Center has grown from a six bed facility to a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury and other neurological conditions.

The North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast is an event that involves several different faiths and is held in celebration of America’s National Day of Prayer, the first Thursday in May. Past keynote speakers have included Ambassador Andrew Young, Millard Fuller, Mark Richt, Bill Curry, Dr. Betty Siegel, Col. Michael Steele and Jenny Pruitt.

The Rotary Club of North Fulton welcomes members of the community to attend this event.

The Rotary Club of North Fulton meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at The Diner at North Point.

For more information on how to purchase tickets or table sponsorships to the breakfast, please visit www.

NorthFultonRotary.org.

The Second City returns to Roswell Cultural Arts Center in May ROSWELL, Ga. (April 12, 2016) –Legendary improv comedy theater company, The Second City, returns to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center stage Saturday, May 7, with “Hooking Up with The Second City,” a must-see new show all about relationships, featuring hilarious sketches, songs, and world-famous improvisation from Chicago’s best and brightest.

This gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between, making mirth out of all the crazy things people do for love in a special one-night-only performance as part of the LIVE! In Roswell series.

Due to adult language and situations, this show is recommended for mature audiences only.

Doors open to the lobby at 7 p.m., and concessions will be available for purchase prior to the show. Doors to the theatre open for general admission seating at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40/orchestra level and $35/balcony level and may be purchased at www.roswellcac.com. Special ticket discounts for students, senior citizens, and military are available by calling 770-594-6232 or purchasing in-person.

The LIVE! In Roswell season concludes on June 11 with An Evening with Edwin McCain.

The Second City improve group makes another stop at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Saturday, May 7.

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Alpharetta FBLA dominates conference 4th year in a row ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta High School Future Business Leaders of America members competed at the State Leadership Conference in Athens March 6-8. For the fourth year in a row, the Alpharetta chapter was awarded the coveted Sweepstakes Award for the high school in Georgia with the most competitive event wins. Most of the students had to compete at the regional conference in January in order to advance and compete at the state level. FBLA is the largest national organization for high school students who are interested in business and computer science. Over 26,000 high school students in Georgia are members of the organization. Some of the first-place winners at Alpharetta High School included: • Anita Ramanathan — Business Financial Plan • Josh Seides and Rohan Bagga — Community Service Project • Suraj Masand — Desktop Application Programming • Dhakshi Balakumar, Andrew Fu and Haiwen Gui — Entrepreneurship • Sid Vemuri, Kayvon Dibai and Divyesh Gutta — Global Business • Christopher Sun and Cecilia Gonzalez — Graphic Design • Nivethaashri Sundaramurthy — Intro to Business Presentation • Jessica Zhang — Management Information Systems • Colby Tobin and Ryan Tobin — Mobile Application Development • Srikar Thammishetti, Ben Dugger and Nishant Reddy — Sports & Entertainment Management • Gerald Nash — Cyber Security • Evan Zhang — Intro to Financial Math 56 students qualified for Nationals this summer.

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CDA saddles up for 8th Down Home Derby Popular fundraiser returns with belles, bonnets & bourbon ROSWELL, GAa. – The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby will mark the Child Development Association’s 8th annual Down Home Derby.

The Home Depot Down Home Derby celebration includes live viewing of the Kentucky Derby, a wine pull, live music

by Magno Music and new this year, a cornhole tournament.

Guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner by Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, signature cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a bourbon experience by Four Roses Bourbon.

Live and silent auctions will offer attendees a chance to score a bargain on wine and restaurant gifts to exotic vacations.

Mickey Deaton, CDA’s Down Home Derby chairman, Roswell Rotary member and long-time Roswell resident said, “The CDA is a wonderful organization in the heart of Roswell that provides high quality care and early learning programs for children from low-income families. The Down Home

If you go What: CDA Down Home Derby When: Saturday, May 7, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Iron Horse Stables 16470 Westbrook Road, Milton.

Cost: $150 per person. To purchase tickets, register for the auction & view auction items, visit www.downhomederby.org.

Derby is one of the best events in North Fulton.”

In addition to betting on the winning Kentucky Derby horse, this year the CDA is adding a cornhole tournament to give guests an opportunity to compete for additional prizes.

All proceeds from the event supports the CDA’s Scholarship Fund.

Brad Nitz, of WSB-TV will act as this year’s emcee.

If you can’t attend the event, register for the auction to bid on great items and also purchase top-rated wine by the case.

The Child Development Associa-

Harvest Dinner Foody Event ROSWELL, Ga. — As part of the Second Annual Roswell Azalea Festival, a Harvest Dinner will be held by the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturday, April 30, from 4-8 p.m. at Historic Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta Street. Local chefs will present a delicious potluck-style dinner with live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $70 in advance and $75 at the door. Of the price, $40 goes to the charity The Giving Kitchen which provides crisis grants to metro Atlanta restaurant workers who are facing unanticipated hardships that may keep them from working. Emergencies include illness, injury, natural disaster or death of a family member.

Tickets may be purchased at the Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta Street, using VISA or MasterCard only.

They may also be purchased over paypal from the www.visitroswellga.com website by clicking the banner at the top of the homepage or from www.roswellazaleafestival.com. Receipts will be the entrance ticket from either paypal or the Visitors Center, so participants need to keep their receipts to show at the door.

The Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-4 and

Sunday noon to 3 p.m.

Parking for the dinner on April 30 is at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street.

For additional information, visit www. roswellfam.com.

The Roswell Azalea Festival is a month-long event that pays tribute to the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, which are a heat and drought tolerant plant native to Georgia.

For a complete listing of events during the festival, visit www.roswellazaleafestival.com.

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Centennial High School art student Jessica Aguilar-Ramirez contributes to NASA’s #WeTheExplorers campaign by creating art dedicated to the spirit of exploration.

Centennial artists contribute to NASA mission ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial High School art teacher Charlotte Turner’s art students were quick to jump on board last month when NASA invited artists to send their artwork on a journey aboard NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer spacecraft.

OSIRIS-REx is scheduled to launch in September and travel to the asteroid Bennu. This will be the first U.S. mission to collect a sample of an asteroid and return it to Earth for study.

The #WeTheExplorers campaign invited the public to take part in this mission by expressing, through art, how the mission’s spirit of exploration is reflected in their own lives. Submitted works of art will be saved on a chip on the spacecraft.

“The development of the spacecraft and instruments has been a hugely creative process, where ultimately the canvas is the machined metal and composites preparing for launch in September,” said Jason Dworkin, OSIRIS-REx project scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. “It is fitting that this endeavor can inspire the public to express their creativity to be carried by OSIRIS-REx into space.”

Contributing Centennial art studens took the opportunity to connect art and science as they learned about the details of the mission and the orbiting asteroid Bennu. The OSIRIS-REx

Centennial High School art student Aimee Vindiana Robles-Segovia contributes to NASA’s #WeTheExplorers campaign by creating art dedicated to the spirit of exploration. spacecraft launches in 2016, rendezvous with asteroid (101955) Bennu in 2018 and returns its sample to Earth in 2023.

To see all of the contributions, including those from the CHS artists, visit #WeTheExplorers on Twitter.

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Past, present considered Rep. Dudgeon accepts for new school name seat on FAST school board

Ga. 9 school in Roswell officially opens this summer

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Names reflecting Roswell’s past and present are among those being considered for the new elementary school located on Ga. 9 when it officially opens this summer.

During their April 14 work session, the Fulton County Board of Education was presented with three options to consider for the as yet unnamed school, which welcomes its first permanent class on Aug. 8.

This year the school is serving as the “swing” school for Esther Jackson Elementary, which is being rebuilt in its present location on Martin Road in Roswell.

The names under consideration, in priority order, include: Vickery Mill Elementary. Vickery Mill relates to the historic mill of the city of Roswell, which was founded on Vickery Creek. The mill was the power that brought life to the Roswell area.

Azalea Mill Elementary. Honors the history of the mill and honors the new tradition of the Azalea Festival of Roswell.

Painted Rock Elementary. The Native American name for the Chattahoochee River that possibly refers to the many colorful granite outcroppings along the northeast-tosouthwest segment of the river.

The names were developed by the school’s naming committee, a group of 14 people composed of parents of students who will attend the school, district and community leaders, school staff and community residents.

Katha Stuart, the board member who represents Roswell, said the members of the naming committee reflected a wide range of interests in the community.

“I was very impressed by the committee that came together,” said Stuart. “It was a very diverse group from historians in Roswell to parents whose kids will be going to the

It was a very diverse group from historians in Roswell to parents whose kids will be going to the school, and I was very [pleased] with all [the process] that is determining the name for that school.”

KATHA STUART Roswell board member

school, and I was very [pleased] with all [the process] that is determining the name for that school.”

Margaret Pupillo, area superintendent, and Principal Adam Maroney convened the first meeting on March 16, when the committee brainstormed 20 potential names. Those proposals were narrowed down to five names which were taken back to the community for feedback.

In addition to the three submitted to the board, the community also considered Mittie Bulloch Elementary (mother of President Theodore Roosevelt), and Historic Roswell Elementary.

The naming committee reconvened on March 28 and narrowed the five to the three top choices, with Vickery Mill Elementary the clear favorite of the community and the committee, according to the minutes of the meetings.

The school board will vote on the final name during its May board meeting.

Tech background will be asset, note officials

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Forsyth) has been named to the governing board of the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology charter school, which will open for its first class of students on Aug. 8.

His presence on the new school’s board is a coup for school leaders who praised his education and government experience as an asset to the new school.

“Rep. Dudgeon has been a leader in school choice and policy,” said Philip Chen, a spokesman for the Roswell-based school and member of the governing board. “Adding a member of his caliber is a real win-win for the school and community. His experience as a Forsyth County School Board member as well as his time in the Legislature will be invaluable in the direction of the school.”

Dudgeon currently serves as vice chair of the Education Committee, secretary of the Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee, and is on the Appropriations, Science and Technology, and Small Business committees.

The three-term legislator is the longest-serving member from Forsyth County’s legislation delegation, but announced earlier this year that he will not be seeking a fourth term to focus on his business interests.

Prior to being elected to the state legislature in January 2011, Dudgeon served a term on the Forsyth County Board of Education.

His background in technology will be a perfect fit with the goals of the FAST school, noted Chen.

Dudgeon, a graduate of Georgia Tech, is one of the original founders of Alpharetta-based Radiant Systems, and is currently the chief technology officer for video game startup Hi-Rez Studios in Alpharetta.

“One of the key components of FAST is the teaching of coding in every grade level,” said Chen. “[Dudgeon’s] background in engineering and coding, as well as his relationships with leaders in the industry will help guide and develop the school and give real world perspective to the students.”

Although Dudgeon will not have children attending FAST, Chen said having nonparents serve on the board in addition to parents is recommended by state and local authorizers.

“In [some] instances a parentcentric board may have a myopic view,” noted Chen. “Having nonparent members can help balance that perspective.”

FAST is still looking to seat two more members from the community, as well as two elected parents to complete the governing board.

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The woman, 35, was arrested for felony shoplifting.

$1,570 theft from church parking lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman’s car was broken into March 29 at a local church, with over $1,570 worth of items missing.

The woman had visited the church late in the evening March 29 and left her car unattended for half an hour.

When she returned, the front and rear passenger windows were shattered.

Multiple items were lost, including two purses, a checkbook, gift cards, electronics and an ivory Alaskan Buddha.

Their combined worth totaled over $1,570. A witness said he noticed a man circling the victim’s car that night and leaving with a stuffed bag. The man had arrived and left “very quickly.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Man loses $1,000 after answering email JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported an unauthorized $1,000 transaction on his online bank account a few days after answering an official-looking email from that bank. The man had received an email from his bank asking him to click on a link and change his personal information, where he filled out a form and changed his password. He said that he followed the instructions, because the email looked legitimate and he banks online often. A few days later, on April 5, the man noticed a $1,000 charge on his online bank account that he did not authorize and reported it to Johns Creek police. The money was transferred to “S. Barry” with an Alaskan college email address. The bank has been notified.

Woman and children threatened in scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman and her children were threatened with arrest March 30 to send money to a caller

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claiming to be from the IRS. The woman was initially called March 30 by a man named David who said he was from the IRS. He told her she would be arrested if she did not send him the money that she owed. She hung up when she noticed that the caller ID was 911 and got suspicious.

Another call came shortly after she hung up. This time, the caller ID read “Emergency.” The caller once again stated that she had to pay or face arrest and added that her children would also be arrested. He said the police were tracking her movements and a helicopter was watching her. When she looked up to confirm this information, the woman did see a helicopter.

The caller instructed the woman to send four MoneyGrams at a local convenience store within 10 minutes and rip up the receipts. He said she would be arrested if she reported the incident to the police. Out of fear for her children, the woman sent $900 to Gerardo Rios in Utah.

She tore up the receipts, as instructed, but saved one to show Johns Creek police. She was unable to cancel the transactions. The MoneyGram operator said multiple people were making similar money transfers to Rios and that they were going to cancel any further transactions to him on suspected fraud.

Suspect arrested for trafficking 1,000 doses of meth FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During a traffic stop on April 8, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies located approximately 98 grams of methamphetamine concealed in a fake can of peaches that was in the suspect’s vehicle. This amounts to approximately 1,000 doses of meth.

The suspected dealer, Lorrie Dianne Klein, 46, of Dawsonville, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine after reportedly admitting to narcotics detectives that she intended to sell the drugs.

She was pulled over on John Burruss Road at Shannon Drive for a cracked windshield and not staying in the lane.

This arrest was a collaborative effort between the FCSO uniform patrol deputies, K-9 deputies and narcotics detectives and was the result of a lengthy investigation.

Klein has been charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce, possession of drug-related objects, windshield requirements and failure to maintain lane.

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Area students named 2016 Georgia Scholars

Kindergarten, Pre-K registration starts May 4

ROSWELL, Ga. — Three Roswell High School students were among the 151 graduating seniors from across the state selected as 2016 Georgia Scholars by the Georgia Department of Education.

Kaitlin Dippolito, Lauren Fuller and Matt Hill earned the honor based on high achievement in all phases of school life, in community activities and in the home. Luke Muehring of North Springs High School was also selected from Fulton Schools.

“These students have worked extremely hard and have engaged with all aspects of the educational process, “said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. “They have exemplary academic performance but they’ve also [taken] on leadership roles within their schools and communities.”

Georgia Scholars all carried exemplary course loads during high school, earned top grades, and have participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities, said Woods. The Georgia Scholar program is coordinated by the GDOE’s Excellence Recognition office and selects students at both public and private schools throughout the state. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma.

​ ORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Fulton N County School System’s spring kindergarten registration dates will be Wednesday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, May 5, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During these two days, parents of incoming kindergarten students, as well as other new elementary students entering school in August, can register their children for the 2016-17 school year.

Registration will occur at all Fulton County elementary schools.

To register new students, parents should visit the school their child will attend in the fall.

A list of documents needed for registration, including immunization requirements for kindergartners and pre-K students, is posted on the Fulton Schools website at www.fultonschools. org. ​ In addition, over 1,700 spaces in pre-K classes are available at 45 elementary schools throughout the county. Pre-K registration dates vary by school and enrollment is handled by a lottery system.

Parents also can visit the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s website, www.decal.ga.gov, to determine the availability of other privately funded pre-K program providers.

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An acrylic rendition of a hooded merganser pair by 16-year-old Rayen Kang of Johns Creek was chosen the Best of Show for the 2016 Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Competition.

JC student wins Best of Show in art competition JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Rayen Kang, a 16- year-old student at the First Fine Art & Design Academy in Johns Creek, is the winner of the annual 2016 Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition held last month at the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge in Juliette.

Five judges unanimously selected

Kang’s acrylic rendition of a hooded merganser pair as the Georgia Best of Show.

Kang’s original artwork will be entered in the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest on April 22, at the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Sanibel, Florida.

As the state winner, Kang will receive a $175 scholarship from Georgia Power, sponsor of the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Program, as well as a certificate and ribbon.

“I chose the hooded mergansers to paint since they looked cool. This took about eight to 10 hours to paint in class,” said Kang, who has been painting for over five years.

This year, 560 Junior Duck Stamp entries were submitted statewide from 17 different public and private schools, home schools, art studios and afterschool programs.

Kang’s winning entry was submitted through art teacher Shengji Qu, a film scenery artist, designer and art director at First Fine Art & Design Academy.

Junior Duck Stamps are sold by the U.S. Postal Service and Amplex Corporation consignees for $5 per stamp.

Proceeds from the sale of Junior Duck Stamps support conservation education, and provide awards and scholarships for students, teachers and schools that participate in the program.

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Milton girls lacrosse goes 2-1 in Legacy Cup Two big wins followed by big loss

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton girls lacrosse team competed at the Legacy Lacrosse Cup last weekend, compiling a 2-1 record and beating teams from North Carolina and Indiana.

On Friday, the Eagles opened the tournament with a dominating win over Myers Park (North Carolina) 19-3 and before another double-digit win, 19-4, over Hinsdale Central (Indiana) Saturday morning.

For the Eagles, the win over Hinsdale Central was a tale of two halves.

Milton was able to open a 4-2 lead nine minutes into the game with goals from Courtney Hutchinson, Emily Velez, Claire Smith and Sydney Catts.

Hinsdale then began to create opportunities around the net. After Eagles’ goalkeeper Bridget Deehan made three consecutive saves, Hinsdale was able to tie the game at 4-4.

MIlton then scored three unan-

swered goals before halftime, including a Velez goal with just five seconds left in the first half, to take a 7-4 lead into halftime.

With the first half featuring solid defenses by both teams in creating turnovers and shutting down lanes to the net that kept the game close, the second half would be all Milton.

MIlton’s defense and goalie Deehan would shut out Hinsdale Central in the second half to take the 19-4 win, with the Eagles scoring 15 unanswered goals to end the game. Deehan compiled eight saves in the win.

MIlton Assistant Head Coach Matt Snyder said the game was absolutely a tale of two halves.

“We came out a little flat this morning,” said Snyder, but adjustments at halftime would pay dividends for the Eagles.

“We changed our offense and changed the girls in the circle to get the

draw,” Snyder said. “You get the draws and you win the game.

“We also made a few defensive adjustments positioningwise and it really helped.”

Snyder also praised goalkeeper Deehan, who he said had a great performance.

MIlton shot 30 percent in the first half, but would double that to 60 percent in the second half as they piled on the goals.

In the win, six Milton players would score multiple goals including HItchinson, Velez, Catts, Jessi Masinko, Kate Wisness and Erin Degnan. Masinko led the team in points with two goals and two assists.

Later that day, the tables were turned on the Eagles.

In their final game of the tournament, Milton played Good Counsel (New York) and were beaten in decisive fashion, 16-5. Good Counsel is ranked No. 18 in the nation according to MaxPreps. com. Milton is ranked eighth.

The loss was just the second of the season for five-time defending state champions Milton, with both losses coming from schools ranked in the top 25 in the nation.

King’s Ridge baseball wins marathon over Mount Pisgah Game spanned two days and 15 innings

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — It took two days, 15 innings, seven pitchers, 456 pitches and 125 at-bats, but King’s Ridge was finally able to beat region rival Mount Pisgah 5-3 last Friday.

The game, which began on Thursday, reached 12 innings before it was postponed to resume Friday since Mount Pisgah’s field has no lights. When play resumed on Friday, it still took three more innings for King’s Ridge, the two-time defending Class A state champions, to beat Mount Pisgah, ending their 10game winning streak.

As the game began Thursday, it became clear the Patriots were riding on a high of a long winning streak and had no intentions of letting their rivals end it.

The Patriots played with obvious grit and determination, but 15 innings is an awfully long time to maintain such tenacity.

In the bottom of the first, Mount Pisgah would score two runs with two outs.

Mount Pisgah’s Jacob Greene would score from third as Lawson Hill attempted to throw out a runner stealing second. Greene would be given the green light from third, and with the throw back to the plate late, he would score to give the Patriots the lead. Zach

Messinger, who started on the mound for the Patriots, would drive in an RBI with a ground ball hit just in front of the plate.

The ball’s high bounce didn’t give Kyle Brnovich enough time to make the throw to first, scoring Alden Pascucci from third.

In the top of the third, King’s Ridge would score on a passed ball to cut the Mount Pisgah lead to 2-1.

Though Mount Pisgah’s Greene would bat just 1-6, his sole hit put the Patriots’ lead back to two runs with a double in the top of the fourth. Mount Pisgah would load the bases with one out but the Tigers’ Brnovich would strike out Thomas McGee and Garret Brasher to get King’s Ridge back at bat.

However, it wouldn’t be until the top of the sixth that King’s Ridge could score, but they were able to tie the game thanks to an error that scored HIll and an RBI from Brnovich.

With neither team able to score after the seventh, the game move into extra innings.

King’s Ridge had the first good opportunity to score when they loaded the bases in the top of the ninth with one out. It was a role reversal of the fourth inning, in which Mount Pisgah loaded the bases but then had two batters strike out.

Jacob Cendoya, who took over for Messinger in the top of the eighth, struck out the Tigers’ Hayden Milling and Michael Wein, giving the Patriots another chance to win with a run.

Yet the Patriots struggled to hit off Fraser Ellard, who took over in the eighth inning. Ellard pitched five innings, striking out five and allowing four hits.

With the game still tied at 3-3 after the bottom of the 12th inning, play was postponed until Friday.

And then it kept going.

The Patriots stranded two runners in bottom of the 13th and the 14th but, in failing to score, they continued to give King’s Ridge more chances.

The Tigers were finally able to take advantage, scoring nine innings after the last run was scored, on a Trey Parker single that scored Cullen Monette from second. Parker would then score on a single from Ellard to give the Tigers a 5-3 lead.

Once again, the Patriots would get runners in scoring position but were not able to score. With runners on first and second with two outs, Tigers’ pitcher Will Janofski would pick off Messinger at second base, ending the two-day game in the 15th frame.

With the win, King’s Ridge secured their place in the region championship game against Walker.

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Notice of Special City Bond Election TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of May, 2016, an election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, at which election there will be submitted to the qualified voters thereof for their determination the question of whether or not certain general obligation bonds shall be authorized for issuance by the City as follows: (1) $27,600,000 of general obligation bonds (the ”Transportation Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition and construction of improvements, expansions and extensions to roads, streets, and bridges; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness.

The Transportation Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery, shall be in the denomination of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or an integral multiple thereof each, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.0%), and the principal of the Transportation Bonds shall mature in the years set forth below as follows: Year

Principal Amount

Year

2017

$

210,000

2022

2018

$

210,000

2019

$

220,000

2020

$

2021

$

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year 2032

Principal Amount $

370,000

Year

Principal Amount

2037

$

2,560,000

$

250,000

2027

$

300,000

2023

$

260,000

2028

$

305,000

2033

$

2,280,000

2038

$

2,640,000

2024

$

270,000

2029

$

330,000

2034

$

2,350,000

2039

$

2,720,000

230,000

2025

$

280,000

2030

$

340,000

2035

$

2,420,000

2040

$

2,800,000

235,000

2026

$

290,000

2031

$

350,000

2036

$

2,490,000

2041

$

2,890,000

(2) $24,900,000 of general obligation bonds (the ”Parks and Recreation Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition, construction, and renovations for parks, recreation and cultural facilities, sidewalks and greenways; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness.

The Parks and Recreation Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery, shall be in the denomination of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or an integral multiple thereof each, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.0%) per annum, and the principal of the Parks and Recreation Bonds shall mature in the years set forth below as follows: Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

2017

$

190,000

2022

$

220,000

2027

$

270,000

2032

$

330,000

2037

$

2,310,000

2018

$

190,000

2023

$

230,000

2028

$

280,000

2033

$

2,060,000

2038

$

2,380,000

2019

$

200,000

2024

$

240,000

2029

$

290,000

2034

$

2,120,000

2039

$

2,450,000

2020

$

210,000

2025

$

250,000

2030

$

310,000

2035

$

2,180,000

2040

$

2,530,000

2021

$

220,000

2026

$

260,000

2031

$

320,000

2036

$

2,250,000

2041

$

2,610,000

The principal amount of and the interest on said bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at a paying agent bank, which will be designated by the City of Alpharetta prior to the issuance of said bonds. The bonds may be issued in one or more separate deliveries. At or before the time any bonded indebtedness is incurred on account of the bonds to be issued, the Council of the City of Alpharetta will provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax sufficient in amount to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds so issued and sold as the same become due and payable.

The ballots to be used at said election shall have written or printed thereon substantially the following: YES NO “Shall General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $27,600,000.00 be issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition and construction of improvements, expansions and extensions to roads, streets, and bridges; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness?

YES NO “Shall General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $24,900,000.00 be issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition, construction, and renovations for parks, recreation and cultural facilities, sidewalks and greenways; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness?

SPORTS

The election shall be at the regular polling places of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., on the date fixed for the election.

Those residents qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia. Those residents who have not previously registered may do so at City Hall, any other Fulton County, Georgia registration office, or any other location and in any other manner authorized by law.

Registration for this referendum will close at the close of business on April 26, 2016.

Any brochures, listings or other advertisements issued by the City of Alpharetta or by any other person, firm, corporation or association with the knowledge and consent of the City Council and Mayor of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia shall be deemed to be a statement of intention of the City of Alpharetta concerning the use of the proceeds of the bonds.

This Notice is given pursuant to an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Alpharetta, passed on the 15th day of February, 2016.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA David Belle Isle Mayor

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NAFL donates equipment to Ray of Hope

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — The North Atlanta Football League and South Forsyth High School joined with three other organizations to make a much-needed donation to Ray of Hope Christian Church’s youth football program.

Pads, helmets and other equipment were donated to the Decatur church’s program by the NAFL while South Forsyth and Starr’s Mill high schools, along with Hebron Christian Academy and New Found Life Youth Football League, donated funds to buy the team new uniforms. Alpharetta’s Dunn Right Sports created Ray of Hope’s new uniforms at cost with the donated funds.

Jeremy Bennett, the NAFL’s equipment manager, said the support speaks volumes about the communities in North Fulton and Forsyth.

“The NAFL and the other organizations (who donated) are always in competition for players, but everyone came together for a cause,” he said.

“Every year (the NAFL) refurbishes

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our equipment and our uniforms and (Ray of Hope) didn’t have the resources to do that. They were very happy to receive our equipment and very nice uniforms.”

Rusty Reed, also with the NAFL said, “In my humble opinion, that’s why we are here. To love all of these boys, regardless of what team they play on and, instead of talking about helping and leading, we all need to make up our minds and our hearts to help those who are right in front of us. Love is an action verb. We forget that sometimes.”

Bennett said other leagues do not have the same funding as those in the North Fulton area, and this donation allows Ray of Hope to take pride and compete on the same level as organizations with more resources.

Ray of Hope competes in the North Metro Football League.

In addition to the Ray of Hope donation, the NAFL also provides scholarships to kids on the free and reduced-price school lunch program to reduce their costs to play by $300, or 75 percent of the cost. The NAFL

has also partnered with the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA to allow any child who has demonstrated need through their organization to receive the scholarship.

The NAFL partnered with the Forsyth County Youth Football Association three weeks ago to play under the same rules, allowing the two leagues to compete with shared rules.

Registration is now open for the NAFL. For more information or to register, visit www.NAFL.club.

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SCHOOLS

Cambridge CWE presents its feeder football Cinco de Mayo Carnival registration open MILTON, GA. - Online registration for the 2016 Cambridge Junior Bear football feeder program is open for rising sixththrough eighth-grade players and will continue through May 1.

In just five years, CJB football has become one of the winningest programs in the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association.

Cambridge’s feeder program placed all three teams in the state playoffs in both 2014 and 2015, has won one state championship and four region championships, and has had five semifinal appearances and two state runner-up finishes.

To register, go to cambridgefeederfootball.com.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Cogburn Woods Elementary will be holding its annual spring festival Sunday, May 1 from 1-5 p.m.

The Cinco de Mayo Carnival Fiesta will feature carnival rides, cake walk, raffles, tacos, churros and a petting zoo. Children will be able to take pictures with the special guest of the evening, a live donkey.

The festivities will be held at Cogburn Woods Elementary, on 13080 Cogburn Road. Tickets and wristbands for the rides and basket raffles are already on sale. They can be purchased online at www.cwepto.com or at the school. Wristbands are $15 per child when ordered before April 25, $20 at the door, and tickets are $1 each. Cash will not be accepted at the carnival venues.

In the case of inclement weather, the celebrations will be postponed to Sunday, May 15.

For more information and to order tickets, visit www. cwepto.com.

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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 5, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 23, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-09/V-15-27 Providence Group DT-LW Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 7 acres from R-12 and O-I to DT-LW(Downtown Live-Work) to construct “for-sale” attached residential and an office building. A variance is requested to allow a gated entrance to the residential portion as well as a variance to allow front entry homes.

The property is located on the south side of Old Milton Parkway and east of Haynes Bridge Road. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 748 & 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-15-25 Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Consideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. c. MP-15-07/CLUP-15-08/V-15-21 Duke Realty Webb Bridge Road Subdivision/Windward (City Council Only) Consideration of a request to amend approximately 16 acres of the Windward Master Plan in order to permit 24 single-family “for sale” detached homes as well as a request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Corporate Campus Office” to “Low Density” Residential. A variance for the required buffer from 50’ to allow 0’ adjacent to commercial property is also requested. The property is located on the north side of Webb Bridge just east of North Point Parkway. The property is legally described as being located within Land Lots 1178, 1243, 2nd District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. V-16-11 Bentley Atlanta Sign Variance(City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the Unified Development Code, Article II, Section 2.6.12 in order to allow the two signs permitted by Code on one building face. The property is legally described as Land Lot 560, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-16-12 United BMW Sign Variance(City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the Unified Development Code, Article II, Section 2.6.12 in order to allow the two signs permitted by Code on one building face. The property is legally described as Land Lots 597, 600 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 South Main Street.

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 5, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forward by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 16, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-15-19/CU-15-15/V-15-34 Old Milton Office/Avitas Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 2 acres from R-12 and R-10M to DT-LW in order to develop a medical office. Conditional uses are also requested to allow a “Clinic”, medical office use, and ”Accessory retail” use for up to 25% of the floor area of an office building as well as a “restaurant” use. Variances are requested for a reduced rear yard setback from 3’ to 0’, to reduce the 50’ undisturbed buffer to 0’, to eliminate the requirement for a 10’ wide landscape strip between parking bays, and a sign variance.

The property is located on 2505, 2525, and 2545 Old Milton Parkway. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 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 South Main Street.

Tsplost: Continued from Page 4 public meetings to refine the list before the City Council gives its assent to place the sales tax on the ballot.

Here is a look at the initial draft list for Tier I projects in North Fulton and the costs from each city’s share of the TSPLOST funds:

• Alpharetta/Johns Creek: Haynes Bridge Road widening — $5 million/$5 million • Alpharetta/Johns Creek: McGinnis Ferry Road capacity project — $2.4 million/$5.5 million • Alpharetta/Milton: Windward Parkway widening — $15.5 million/$5 million • Alpharetta: Academy Street/Webb Bridge Road: bike/ped/operational improvements — $13 million • Alpharetta: Old Milton Parkway

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widening — $6 million • Johns Creek: Medlock Bridge capacity project — $10 million • Johns Creek: Jones Bridge widening — $7 million • Johns Creek: Jones Bridge widening — $11 million • Johns Creek: Old Alabama capacity project — $1.5 million • Johns Creek: Nesbit Ferry corridor improvements — $3.5 million • Milton: Morris Road widening — $5.4 million • Roswell/Sandy Springs: Historic Gateway (Ga. 9) — $3.6 million/$2 million • Roswell: Big Creek Parkway Phase 1 and 2 — $60 million • Roswell: Holcomb Bridge interchange — $6 million • Roswell: Rucker Road reconstruction — $950,000 • Sandy Springs: Johnson Ferry Road operational improvements — $24.8 million • Sandy Springs: Hammond Drive, widen to four lanes with bicycle and

pedestrian accommodations — $35 million

TSPLOST timeline May 30 – Fulton County cities, with the exception of Atlanta, must submit project lists to Fulton County, which is coordinating the effort.

June 15 – Fulton County prepares and sends back to the cities an aggregate list of county transportation projects to be funded by the .75-cent sales tax during its five-year run.

June 30 – Cities return to Fulton County a final list of projects approved by each of the city councils. The county then submits the project list to the election superintendent for placement on the Nov. 8 ballot.

In Memoriam

James Robert Cobb Jr.

James Robert Cobb Jr. of Milton Ga., passed away on Monday April 11, 2016. He is survived by his mother Kathy Cobb, of Milton, his sister Melissa Bray, his niece Ali Bray and his father Jim Cobb of Alpharetta, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his Scout troop T3K c/o Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, Ga. 30004. James acquired Eagle in 2014.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016, 2 p.m. at Birmingham United Methodist Church. Please attend if you loved James!

DEATH NOTICES Grace Vivian Dinsmore, 87, of Danielsville, passed away April 8, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Yvon Jean L’Italien, of Alpharetta, passed away April 8, 2016. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Earnest M. Rogers, of Roswell, passed away April 5, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Farris Grizzle, of Alpharetta, passed away April 11, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

James Glynn Smith, of Roswell, passed away April 8, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Margaret M. Megee, 74, of Cumming, passed away April 6, 2016. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Charles Broughton Heard, 84, of Cumming, passed away April 8, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Lotta Hope Shelby, 95, of Cumming, passed away April 10, 2016. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Richard Jackson Moseman, 73, of Cumming, passed away April 7, 2016.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Evelyn Rogers, of Alpharetta, ,passed away , April 9, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Janell Mary Temple, 84, of Cumming, passed away April 8, 2016. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Memorials: Continued from Page 6 Council agreed to donate 4 acres in the park for the memorial, while private and corporate donations paid for the project.

The landscaped trail includes black granite memorials commemorating America’s major conflicts since World War I. Each memorial lists the years of the conflict and its campaign service medal. Flags from each service branch stand at the entrance plaza.

“They have built a memorial like none other,” Wise said. “You walk through there, and you get chills.”

On one visit, he said, he saw a young woman who was standing along

the path crying.

“She pointed to a brick on the path with her grandfather’s name on it, and said she was just thinking about her grandfather,” Wise said.

Alpharetta has one of the oldest and one of the newest memorials honoring veterans. The oldest is the American Legion Post 201 memorial on Wills Road, which is a combination memorial and park. The organization went through the Department of Defense to secure a .50-caliber deck gun from a World War II battleship. The post then obtained a UH-1 Huey helicopter flown during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. The walk also features a Sabrejet to represent the Korean War, an Air Force T-33 trainer and a 93,000-pound M60 tank used in the Cold War. “People do not even realize that we

have those artifacts in North Fulton,” Wise said. “I was over there one day and an elderly gentleman was sitting in front of the gun. He pointed and said he had manned one of those guns in World War II. “I saluted him,” Wise said.

Alpharetta also has one of the nation’s newest veterans memorials located on the green just east of City Hall.

William Perkins and City Councilman Donald Mitchel hatched plans for the memorial several years ago when the downtown redevelopment project was just getting started. The two men found local businesses and residents eager to donate the $100,000 necessary to commission the monument.

Unlike many other recent veterans memorials, there are no brick pavers

with names of donors. Mitchell said they wanted the entire display to center on veterans only. The centerpiece of the memorial, The Defenders, depicts two soldiers in modern combat gear, with eyes trained on a possible threat to their left. Mitchell said the characters were fashioned after two local veterans of the war on terrorism in Afghanistan.

He said there were a few objections about the figures carrying weapons, but most residents expressed overwhelming support for the final work.

On the day of the monument’s dedication last Veterans Day, more than 500 people showed up to view a program featuring a video of veterans recounting their experiences in the service.

“There wasn’t a dry eye in the place,” Mitchell said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Weekend Cashier: Part Time.

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

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Litigation/estate experience. Alpharetta area but work primarily from home. Flexible schedule. Good pay!

Resumes: robballard@ earthlink.net KITCHEN STAFF & SERVERS Needed for Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek. Call 770-993-2124 for more information. Interviews Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 3pm-5pm

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A L P H A R E T TA , Clairmonte Subdivision, multi family. Cumming Street off Main Street.

Friday 4/22 and Saturday 4/23, 8am-3pm. Tons of items!

BLIND REPAIR TECHNICIANS Male, female. background checks. Resumes: info@ blindrepairman.com

JOHNS CREEK: Entire Doublegate Subdivision!

Twingate Drive and State Bridge Road 30022.

Saturday 4/23, 8am-2pm.

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Garage Sale

Cemetery

JOHNS CREEK Multi family. Mackinac Subdivision; Mackinac Drive and Brumbelow Street 30022. Sunday 4/24, 8am-2pm.

SUWANEE Hawthorne Subdivision multi family. Off Southers Circle, off James Burgess, Saturday 4/23, 8am-2pm.

(Rain date 4/30)

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

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

Moving Sale

Furniture

CUMMING 20+ families! Longlake Subdivision, 1790 Aurelia Drive 30041. Friday 4/22, Saturday 4/23, 8am-3pm.

MILTON Multi family. Belleterre Subdivision; Bethany Bend and Highway 9.

Friday 4/22 and Saturday 4/23, 8:30am-2:30PM. CUMMING Entire Springmonte neighborhood!

Old Alpharetta Road and Springmonte Place 30041.

Friday 4/22-Sunday 4/24, 8am-12PM. CUMMING Muirfield Subdivision in Windermere Subdivision.

6105 Mapperley Lane 30041. Saturday 4/23, 8am-3pm. MacGregor golf clubs, portable baby crib, drapery panels, charcoal smoker, Art Deco coffee table, household items...

ALPHARETTA 315 Park Creek Drive.

Friday 4/22, Saturday 4/23. 8am-1pm.Treasures galore!

South Forsyth/Suwanee: Dig for treasures in Olde Atlanta Club in communitywide sale! 5750 Olde Atlanta Parkway.

Saturday 4/23, 8am-2pm.

Childrens’ clothes and toys, collectibles, sports equipment, antiques, household; CUMMING Multi family! Woodland Park Subdivision, 1020 Woodland Trace 30041.

Friday 4/22 and Saturday 4/23, 8am-2pm.

MILTON Multi family. 360 Sable Court.

Friday 4/22, Saturday 4/23, 8am-5pm.

Lawn tools, electronics, toys, books, golf, Lionel trains (1947-1948), camping, household.

Yard Sale CUMMING: Bethelview Downs annual yard sale; off Exit 13 from 400. Bethelview Road to Bennett Parkway. Friday 4/22, and Saturday 4/23, 8:30am-2pm.

CUMMING Stonegate Subdivision Multi family. Saturday 4/23, 8:00am-2:00pm.

Bagley Road and 141/ Peachtree Parkway, 30041. Home and office furniture and decor and more.

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

678-549-6057.

ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $750.

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Building Supplies

JOHNS CREEK Multi family. Silver Ridge Subdivision; corner Taylor and Jones Bridge Roads.

Saturday 4/23, 8am-12pm.

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

ROSWELL: Multi-family; Moving.

Brookfield Parkway and Oakhaven Drive 30075. Friday 4/22, Saturday 4/23, 9am-4pm.

Furniture, antiques, household, seasonal. tools, golf, exercise

DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1500 both. 678492-2300

MILTON

Multi-family! Clearbrooke Subdivision, Timber Point & Francis Road. Friday 4/22 & Saturday 4/23, 8am-1pm.

Cemetery Roswell-Greenlawn.

Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain.

4 plots. ivypaigereeder@gmail. com for more info and photos

OUTDOOR FURNITURE 7 piece; rectangular table with 6 chairs. Brand new $900/obo. 770-490-4177 FRENCH BEDROOM SET: Twin beds, headboard, footboard, dresser, side table $500.

678-277-9970 SMALL CHEST & 4 chairs $60 all. 470-349-8129 SOFA: Ethan Allen dark pine, matching coffee table. $350. 770-993-0835 DINING ROOM SET: Cherrywood Queen Anne, 8 pieces including China cabinet. $650/obo. 770309-0729 DINING SET, cherry: Table, China cabinet, server, chairs. $700/obo.

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

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Musical Instruments VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, topspruce, back-maple. $200.

678-431-7465

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

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

Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678445-3654

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

770-992-7875 OFFICE OR HOME DESK, custom corner unit, 6 file drawers, 4 desk drawers, space for 2 chairs, $1800.

770-580-9222

Recreation Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000. Very lightly used; great condition! $350.

678-386-1588

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POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404934-7307 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 BIKE: Euro specialized Sirrus aluminum, tall. Red, yellow. $250. 404-7503329 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410

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Handyman

AC/Heating

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Cleaning Services Need a housecleaning?

Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References.

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Landscaping

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Remodeling, handyman.

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Credit cards accepted.

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CADNET ADS

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service.

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