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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta Police officer was hospitalized after he was injured pursuing a wanted man in a car chase that reached up to 143 mph and ended with a crash on Rucker Road.

The officer was treated and released with minor injuries.

The suspect, 49-year-old John K. Bolling, was charged with multiple offenses, including felony fleeing and eluding, speeding, reckless driving, DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving while unlicensed, failure to signal, driving on the wrong side of the road and failure to obey traffic control devices.

Police also discovered that the man had

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two arrest warrants outstanding – one from Forsyth County for aggravated stalking, and one from Broward County, Fla. for DUI. The officer was patrolling south on Ga. 400 near Old Milton Parkway shortly before BOLLING 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 when he saw a car approach him from behind at 100 mph.

The car, a white Mercedes 200, swerved around the officer’s vehicle and slowed down to 65 mph. When police attempted to pull over the car, the Mercedes sped off once again, reaching up to 143 mph.

Officers pursued the driver into

Sandy Springs, where they exited at Abernathy Road, and continued back into Roswell through Ga. 9. Roswell police assisted in the chase.

Stop sticks, devices used to slow or stop vehicles, were placed at multiple locations, but the suspect managed to avoid them. During the chase, Bolling ran multiple red lights and stop signs and at times drove on the wrong side of the road, police said.

The chase ended when Bolling attempted to turn onto Rucker Road and a pursuing officer struck the Mercedes in the rear.

Bolling was arrested and taken to North Fulton Regional Hospital for treatment. The officer was likewise treated and released with minor injuries.

again and realized that while it looked like a legitimate email from the company, it was not authentic. His account did not reflect the transaction.

Police tracked the bracelet to New York and contacted New York police to alert them about the incident.

While he was attempting to complete the transaction, the branch manager asked Hester several questions to verify the account, but he was unable to give correct answers.

Hester was using a Florida driver’s license with the victim’s information on it.

The license photo did not match Hester’s appearance.

When police contacted the victim, he said that his identity was previously stolen and that he was not in the Atlanta area.

Hester gave police his real name and information, which police verified.

He was arrested for forgery in both the first and third degree.

$6,000 bracelet stolen in fake eBay transaction Johns Creek bank official thwarts fraud attempt ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police April 8 to report that he had been scammed out of a $6,000 bracelet he had been attempting to sell on eBay. The man told police that he thought he had sold the bracelet, a 14 karat gold diamond tennis bracelet, to a legitimate buyer through eBay. He had received a confirmation email from PayPal saying that the funds had been deposited into his account, so he shipped the bracelet to the buyer.

Shortly after shipping the bracelet, however, the man received an email from eBay telling him not to ship the bracelet and that the buyer’s account had been hacked.

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Roswell moves forward on anti-tethering amendment

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve an addition to the city’s cruelty to animals ordinance.

The new amendment prohibits the tethering of an unattended dog and defines tethering as a dog “attached to either a single point or a trolley system by a cable or similar device.” Any use of chains, choke, pinch or prong collars used for tethering are prohibited under the addition.

“This is not outlawing tethering,” Councilman Mike Palermo said. “This is outlawing tethering a dog unattended.

And it’s giving some humane rules around how a dog may be tethered.”

This is not outlawing tethering. This is outlawing tethering a dog unattended. And it’s giving some humane rules around how a dog may be tethered.”

MIKE PALERMO Roswell Councilman The ordinance would give law enforcement more room to act in possible animal cruelty cases, because the current wording is too ambiguous, one resident said.

Fulton County would mostly be enforcing this, said City Attorney David Davidson.

The original amendment also defined “protection from the weather,” that an animal must be brought indoors if temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

The weather section, however, was ultimately excluded from the motion,

after some residents pointed out different dog breeds prefer different temperature ranges.

Huskies and other dogs bred for colder weather, for example, thrive in lower temperatures and suffer in higher temperatures, one resident pointed out.

On the other hand, Chihuahuas have much less tolerance for lower temperatures but can tolerate much higher temperatures.

In such cases, bringing the dogs indoors may inadvertently cause them to suffer, the resident added.

Council members Sean Groer and Marie Willsey said they still wanted to discuss the temperature and weather phrasing in the future, but for now, they wanted to move forward with the tethering amendment.

Alpharetta clarifies citation policy after officer fired

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The dismissal of an Alpharetta Police officer after he allegedly refused to write a ticket has sparked community interest.

Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said the former officer, Daniel Capps, had a long history of violating department policies leading up to his departure.

“The former employee was not

terminated for failing to write a single traffic citation or because of some non-existent ticket quota,” Drinkard said. “While the decision to terminate employment was based, in part, on the former employee’s decision to ignore lawful departmental policy and refuse to properly cite at-fault drivers who caused traffic crashes that resulted in property damage. That behavior was part of a pattern of performance and poor decision making that was simply not acceptable.”

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A memo within the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety outlined several disciplinary issues and past suspensions. Capps was formally fired Jan. 18 after being placed on administrative leave for two instances earlier that month.

One of those instances was for “failure to write a citation on a motor vehicle accident after being ordered to do so by a superior officer.”

That charge has raised questions about the department’s citation policy.

“Our policy, the way it reads, is that when there is a vehicle crash that involves property damage or injury, if the person who is at fault has been determined to have violated one of our traffic laws that caused the traffic accident, the officer should issue a traffic citation,” said Officer Howard Miller, spokesperson for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. “But it will allow people on the scene to work it out amongst themselves if there is less than $500 worth of damage. If the parties involved don’t wish to file an accident report, they don’t have to.”

As a rule of thumb, anything beyond “buffing out” will likely cost more than $500 to fix, he said.

Not issuing a citation can lead to problems when the victims seek relief for damage or medical expenses with their insurance companies, Miller said.

“A lot of times, people will make these deals on the side of the road,” he said. “Then they’ll get home and realize that the hit was harder than they thought, or there’s something wrong with their car, or they decide that they do want an accident report.

Unfortunately, by that point, it’s too late.”

According to Drinkard, even if

The former employee was not terminated for failing to write a single traffic citation or because of some non-existent ticket quota.”

JAMES DRINKARD Alpharetta Assistant City Administrator someone is cited in a minor accident, it doesn’t always stick.

“If the insurer or the at-fault driver has appropriately covered the victim’s loss/claim, a judge will typically dismiss the citation,” Drinkard said. “The policy exists to protect the victim.”

The decision whether or not to issue a citation in such situations is left up to the reporting officer.

But if there are multiple instances where the officer doesn’t issue citations, “that’s going to probably catch the attention of a supervisor,” Miller said.

However, he added, that doesn’t mean that there is a quota officers have to fill.

“We have no quota,” Miller said.

“One of the first things our chief said when he came in is that he does not care how many traffic tickets that we write as long as we are protecting our citizens and keeping our roadways safe. Our sole motivation with traffic enforcement is to reduce the amount of crashes.”

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The evolution of BLACK BOX SPECIAL REPORT: MARIJUANA’S HAZY BOUNDARIES PART I

About the project Marijuana use has changed dramatically in recent years.

Lawmakers, law enforcement agencies and the public have all taken a new look at the drug’s potential benefits.

About a half dozen states have legalized adult recreational use in recent years, while all but six allow some forms of medical marijuana use. Even traditionally conservative states such as Georgia have supported some measures to allow for medical marijuana use.

Meanwhile, Americans’ views on the drug are changing. A 2017 Gallup poll revealed that 64 percent support the legalization of recreational marijuana use, nearly double that of the same poll conducted 15 years ago.

These debates are also present at the local level.

Last year, the Atlanta City Council approved a measure that drastically reduced the charges for possessing under one ounce of marijuana. Soon after, a similar measure was presented before a North Fulton city council.

Meanwhile, local law enforcement agencies contend with marijuana possession on a daily basis, each with a particular approach to handing possession of small amounts of the drug.

Our Black Box series, “Marijuana’s Hazy Boundaries,” will take a deep look into the legislation, challenges presented to local law enforcement agencies and the drug’s use at the national and state level, as well as its impact in North Fulton and Forsyth County.

The series will delve into how marijuana is consumed, the history of legislation at the local level and discrepancies among local law enforcement agencies on how they process individuals in possession of small amounts of the substance.

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NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Marijuana – and people’s perception of the plant – has changed since it first found footing in the international market more than 100 years ago.

Global attitudes toward the plant and its psychoactive properties have become even more fluid over the past two decades, particularly in the United States.

Marijuana and its derivatives are now legal for medical uses in all but six states and has been legalized for recreational use in eight states and Washington D.C. While a growing number of Americans favor liberalized laws governing the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, many lawmakers and law enforcement agencies remain opposed.

In 2015, the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation allowing the possession of low-THC oils by residents suffering from eight ailments. In the 2018 legislative session, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder were added to the list of permitted uses.

While possession of cannabis oils for medical use is permitted for qualified patients, cultivation of marijuana in the state remains illegal.

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In North Fulton, marijuana use and trafficking does not appear to be at crisis levels, at least according to local law enforcement officials.

Authorities have devoted more focus recently to harder drugs, opioids in particular.

Law enforcement departments in Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Forsyth County formed a drug task force earlier this year, pooling resources from all three agencies to track and combat the opioid trade that has swelled in the area.

As far as marijuana, police in Alpharetta and Milton say users discovered in their cities are usually found with small amounts, and generally the marijuana is discovered during traffic stops.

Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison said felony arrests for marijuana are infrequent.

“In day-to-day operations, we will occasionally make felony arrests where

[a suspect] has a large amount or we charge with intent to distribute, but even then, it may not be a trafficker but someone just selling dope on the side,” Robison said.

Local law enforcement agencies enforce marijuana laws that mirror the state’s approach, though recent discussions in one North Fulton city called for drastically reducing the charges for suspects apprehended with less than one ounce of the drug. The measure was similar to an ordinance passed by the Atlanta City Council last year.

Records from police in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Forsyth County show that from September 2016 to September 2017, nearly 600 people were either arrested or cited for possessing under one ounce of marijuana where there were no other major offenses.

Getting high and how marijuana affects the body Marijuana has become significantly more potent in the last two decades, and alternative forms, from edibles, oils and topical applications, have gained popularity.

The use of marijuana falls into two distinct categories — recreation and medical use.

Marijuana’s recreational use, consumed or smoked to produce a plea-

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On March 22, the Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Forsyth Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Manor Park Drive in Forsyth County. During a search of the home, they located, among other items, THC Oil.

On Oct. 3, 2017, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office’s Narctoics Unit recovered several bags of suspected drug-laced “Gummy Bears” found alongside children’s treats in the refrigerator during a search on a suspected drug dealer’s home in South Forsyth.

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Edibles, such as THC-laced Fruity Pebbles cereal that were confiscated during a traffic stop by Alpharetta Police, have gained popularity over traditional leaf forms.

surable “high,” can be attributed to the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol in the plant. Much of the THC is concentrated in the buds and leaves and is significantly lower in the stems and seeds.

When marijuana is ingested, the THC enters the bloodstream and is distributed to the brain and “overactivates” cell receptors to produce a high.

Smoking marijuana allows the THC to enter the bloodstream almost immediately while ingesting it usually results in a delayed effect.

In recent years it has become easier to obtain a more pronounced high with less of the drug due to its rise in potency.

A recent University of Mississippi study found that the levels of THC in marijuana tripled between 1995 and 2014.

Though long-term scientific studies have been conducted on recreational marijuana use and its effects on cognitive abilities, some of the data have been contradictory. A 2012 study conducted in New Zealand concluded that adolescents who use marijuana can lose IQ points that will not be recovered later in life. Conversely, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that marijuana’s impact on cognitive ability diminished for just three days after use.

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Suspects often use creative means to hide marijuana. In September of last year, Alpharetta police discovered baggies of marijuana hidden inside a paint can with a false bottom.

Records from police in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Forsyth County show that from September 2016 to September 2017, nearly 600 people were either arrested or cited for possessing under one ounce of marijuana where there were no other major offenses.

On the medical side, cannabidiol and low-THC oils have become a popular alternative to prescription drugs in treating certain serious medical ailments or diseases. Medical marijuana can also be used by patients suffering from end-stage cancer and other terminal diseases to help mitigate the pain associated with the disease.

Forms of marijuana and what local law enforcement are seeing Alternative forms of marijuana, including edibles, oils, topical extracts, electronic cigarette liquids and other forms, are gaining popularity.

A recent study conducted by Arcview Market Research on consumption in states where recreational use is legal found a sharp increase in use of alternative forms of marijuana.

After recreational use was permitted in Colorado in 2012, the study found that the growth of non-leaf forms of the drug have outpaced traditional flower sales.

In 2016, barely over half – 56 percent – of recreational sales came from dried flowers. Edibles more than tripled in sales the same year.

While the popularity of alternative forms of marijuana may be growing

in other areas, local law enforcement agencies are still confiscating mainly leaf forms.

“Most of the arrests we make in our uniform operations are still pretty much leaf form,” said Alpharetta’s Robison. “We will see some liquid or butters or things like that every once and a while, but for the most part it’s still pretty standard [forms].”

Milton Police Chief Rich Austin said the same.

“We really have not seen an increase in oils or other forms of marijuana to a great extent,” he said.

However, Robison said that detecting alternative forms of marijuana can be challenging.

“Sometimes when you pull a car over, the window opens and the smell of marijuana reeks,” he said. “But some of the other substances might not be as strong. There is no perfect training or perfect amount of training you can do, but we try to keep our officers up to date on current trends, new trends that are coming and things to look out for.”

Part two of Marijuana’s hazy boundaries will cover the history of marijuana legislation in Georgia and a push to decriminalize possession of small amounts in North Fulton.

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I recently read your article in the Herald about censoring constituents.

First, thank you for writing on such an interesting and engaging topic. My husband and I recently started reading and talking about local articles over Saturday morning breakfast, and this will be a great one to discuss!

In your article, you said, “A basic First Amendment principal set out by the United States Supreme Court is that when the government creates a public forum, it cannot then discriminate or censor people based on their viewpoint.” You also compared censoring someone on social media to a politician only inviting people with his or her views to a town hall meeting. I do understand that blocking someone only for differing views is wrong, and unconstitutional. However, I do think that there should be a way that a politician can block someone who leaves malicious comments that may turn a whole thread into a name-calling, bullying affair. Just because a politician has blocked someone before does not mean that they are censoring people. It could also mean they are trying to keep the conversation civil so that all voices can be heard, above the maliciousness that

If social media is to be used as a positive way to include more voices, there SHOULD be constitutionally sound ways to enforce rules of behavior on that media, and blocking someone might be a part of that.

can come with social media.

When there is a town hall meeting, I am sure there are rules for how to

behave and voice opinions that attendees are asked to follow. When someone does not follow them, they are probably not kicked out immediately, but if they begin to get malicious and disturb the peace, that is when it seems it would be constitutional and right to have the person escorted out. The whole point of creating a public forum, in person or online, would seem to be for differing voices and opinions to be heard. That purpose gets lost, both in person and online, when the forum is disrupted by degrading, bullying behavior or comments. If social media is to be used as a positive way to include more voices, there SHOULD be constitutionally sound ways to enforce rules of behavior on that media, and blocking someone might be a part of that. I do see that this is not an easy fix, and that there should be clear guidelines for what kind of behavior should be “blockable” so that the rule is applied fairly.

Perhaps these guidelines should also be made public on social media so that people are aware what kind of comments would get them blocked.

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City officials cut the ribbon on East Alley, just in time for the first Alive in Roswell celebration of the 2018 season.

East Alley opens new pathway along popular Canton Street

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — After almost seven months of construction, the new East Alley on the west side of Canton Street is officially open.

“The East Alley Pathway will be a vibrant destination for visitors of downtown Roswell, activating a premier experience for all to enjoy,” said Mayor Lori Henry. “This welcoming pedestrian promenade will provide a brand-new way to access and enjoy Roswell’s businesses and restaurants.”

Located behind Ceviche and Zest, East Alley is the “L” shaped alley intersecting the west side of Canton Street and the south side of Norcross Street in Roswell. The new improvements will add new business entrances, enhanced landscape features, new lighting and a walkable pathway. Visitors will be able to enjoy new dining courtyards and plaza.

“Most importantly, we have a pedestrian and event-friendly base with sidewalks, plants and removable bollards,” said Roswell’s Environmental and Public Works Director Dan Skalsky.

“Thank you to the local merchants who informed that design for the master plan and really every step of the details that went into this space.”

The space will open up a new venue, Gallery Alley, for the city’s monthly street festival Alive in Roswell. A collaboration with the Roswell Art District, Gallery Alley will feature pieces from all seven local art galleries along with patio dining, a beer/wine tent, face painting and balloon artists.

Environmental concerns were also considered in the design. The pathway is lined with permeable pavers, which

look like regular bricks or stones and help control stormwater runoff and flooding. They absorb and filter excess water before it ends up in local rivers and lakes.

“The Historic District and the Chattahoochee River are two of the defining characteristics of Roswell,” Skalsky said. “This project is an amazing addition to our Historic District, and it helps the Chattahoochee River at the same time.”

No power poles line East Alley.

Instead, utilities are now underground to help preserve the “character and charm” of the Historic District, Skalsky said.

The new alleyway has restored access to Ga. 9 and offers new loading zones for trucks.

East Alley brings 18 new parking spots to the area, with a parking fee schedule, right along Canton Street.

The City Council voted at its April 9 meeting to install a solar-powered kiosk to register vehicles for parking.

Patrons will use the kiosk to enter their license plate. The registration device will be compatible with the ParkMobile app, the same app used for parking at Ponce City Market. The fee schedule varies slightly depending on whether people park prior to or after 6 p.m.

The city broke ground on the East Alley project in September 2017. Its funding came from the City of Roswell and a grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

“What can Roswell do when we put our heads together and work together toward a common goal?” said Councilmember Matt Judy, liaison to the environmental and public works department. “This is what we can do.”

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All six candidates vying for seats were at City Hall April 19 for a public forum sponsored by Bike Alpharetta.

The four city council candidates reassembled at the same venue Monday night for the first of two forums sponsored by the Alpharetta Business Association.

Both events drew about 50 people, and, not surprisingly, growth, development and traffic were the marquis topics.

Mayoral candidates Jim Gilvin and Chris Owens, both members of the City Council until recently, spent a large share of their time discussing growth and what residents could expect under their administrations.

Gilvin immediately set out to distance himself from the recent growth spurt the city has experienced in residential, commercial and office developments, particularly in the Downtown District. He said he has been the lone voice on the council, voting to reign in high-density developments and apartments.

The fallout from this growth, Gilvin said, has been the city’s inability to keep up with traffic and other services. The problems the city now faces with traffic and pedestrian safety, he said, can be tracked to bad decisions the City Council made without calculating their impact.

He said he would encourage the City Council to weigh the cost of development on the city’s infrastructure and on its aesthetics before approving major projects that come before the council.

He was the only council member, he said, to fight against approval of a 168-unit apartment building as part of the downtown City Center project, a building, he added, that will obscure

Alpharetta City Hall.

Owens countered that the numbers associated with additional traffic from new development are misleading. In many cases, he said, the actions by the City Council were tailored to actually reduce the amount of traffic the properties could have generated had they been developed for other purposes.

Owens, a civil engineer, also said he would employ his skillset to ensure Alpharetta kept up with infrastructure needs. During his eight years on the City Council, he said he has established a network of funding sources with the county, the state and federal governments to pitch in on road improvement projects.

Owens stressed that Alpharetta’s prosperity is linked to its ability to think to the future, and he supports citywide WiFi and 5G technology to maintain the city’s reputation as the Technology City of the South.

Candidates for two Alpharetta City Council seats met twice this week to respond to citizen questions.

Post 3 hopefuls Katie Harding, program manager with the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and sales consultant with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is running against Karen Richard, a retired corporate executive and former member of the Alpharetta Planning Commission.

Both candidates said they are committed to preserving the city’s quality of life and would adhere to directives established in the Alpharetta Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Harding said her organizational skills and contacts with countless civic and private groups will help her tackle government business.

Richard said her time on the Planning Commission has helped her understand the complexity of zoning issues and how decisions can either erode or support citizens’ ideas for what they want Alpharetta to be.

Post 4 candidates John Hipes, a local attorney and former Planning Com-

Mayoral candidates Jim Gilvin and Chris Owens, both members of the City Council until recently, spent a large share of their time discussing growth and what residents could expect under their administrations.

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Alpharetta Business Association President John Ray, center, moderates a public forum for City Council candidates Monday evening at City Hall. Candidates, from left, Clifford Martin, John Hipes (Post 4) and Karen Richard and Katie Harding (Post 3) used the event to set out their views on growth, traffic and quality of life.

The forum drew a crowd of about 50 people. mission member, and Clifford Martin, a retired business executive, said they are both for smart growth but do not agree with all the development the city has presided over the past few years.

Martin said he objects to the numerous mixed-use developments approved, particularly in the Downtown District, that have strained roadway capacity and threatened pedestrian safety.

Hipes said he has poured himself into the city since he and his family moved to Alpharetta nearly 30 years

ago. He said his track record on the Planning Commission proves his commitment to adhering to a land-use plan that keeps residents in mind.

The next candidate forum will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m., May 1 at City Hall and will feature the two mayoral candidates. That event is sponsored by the Alpharetta Business Association.

Alpharetta High School will host a debate with all the candidates May 4, and Appen Media Group has scheduled a forum for May 16.

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SCHOOLS

State receives waiver to reduce middle school testing Similar concessions for high school students may be on the horizon

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - As the Georgia Milestones Assessments wrap up this week, local educators are welcoming news about a reduction in mandatory testing for one group of students. And, they say, they want the state to consider further reductions.

On April 12, Georgia received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education limiting test duplication for students taking advanced courses in middle school.

With more students enrolled in high school courses while in middle school, the prospect remained of having to take both the middle school End of Grade (EOG) and high school End of Course (EOC) tests.

The tests are part of the Georgia Milestones Assessments — mandatory annual assessments, required under federal law, which count as 20 percent of the student’s final grade.

Under the federal waiver, middle school students in high school courses will only take the high school EOC test. This flexibility was immediate and applied to the spring 2018 Georgia Milestones Assessment schedule.

“This waiver provides both continued flexibility and a further reduction of testing here in Georgia,” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods.

“We continue to seek every opportunity to reduce and avoid duplicate testing, [ensuring] students are assessed by the test that aligns with the instruction they received.”

Over the past several years, the Fulton School System has led the charge among state districts to reduce both duplication and volume of testing.

District leaders have routinely testified before the Georgia Legislature to advance this issue, and have found a common ally in Woods.

But despite this latest waiver, issues

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remain, noted Fulton School Board member Katie Reeves. The flexibility extends only to middle school students taking high school courses, but high school students taking college-level Advanced Placement courses still face challenges.

“Kudos to the state for [taking this action for middle school students],” said Reeves during an April 19 meeting of the Fulton School Board.

“But our work is never done. Next on the agenda is to [extend this to our] AP students. That would be a smart thing, too.”

Currently, many AP students take three high-stakes tests in the final weeks of school: the course final exam, the EOC test on the on-level high school course if applicable, as well as the national AP exam which, if passed, can earn college credit.

Even more significant, the grade on their state EOC, for a course they did not take, counts for 20 percent of their AP final grade.

One AP U.S. history teacher, who asked to remain anonymous, noted the AP curriculum is a national curriculum tied to the AP Exam.

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It may or may not cover the same material at the same depth as the high school equivalent.

“So we spend the month of April trying to cover items that may be on the U.S. history EOC, while keeping them focused on [the importance of] successfully passing the AP exam and earning college credits. The kids are stressed, I’m stressed and I’m not sure this is the best situation for students.”

Similar situations exist in other EOC-mandated courses, including biology and American literature. (For students who are dual-enrolled in a college program, they are exempted from the high school EOC.) But state education leaders are aware of the issues concerning AP students.

“The waiver we received from the federal government does not apply to using AP scores or course grades in lieu of the EOC, but that is something we’re willing to consider for the future,” said Meghan Frick, communications director for the Georgia Department of Education.

She noted in 2016 the State Board voted to exempt students who pass most dual enrollment courses from the EOC, and the state is “very open to seeking similar flexibility for students who take AP.”

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Local man selected for IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell man was recently selected by the Treasury Department to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. Panel members listen to taxpayers, identify issues and make suggestions for improving Internal Revenue Service and customer satisfaction.

Phil Kleiber is one of 64 volunteers KLEIBER serving on the panel.

He will represent local taxpayers as well as work on national issues during his three-year appointment.

TAP members devote 200 to 300 hours yearly to the panel. Members work with IRS executives on priority topics and also serve as a conduit for grassroots issues between the public and the IRS. Some of the professions represented on the panel include teachers, engineers, attorneys, public administrators, home makers, accountants, law enforcement officers, professors, and retired military and small business owners.

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Wealth & Wellness Expo set for April 28 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — St. James UMC of Alpharetta will host the Annual Health & Financial Empowerment Day, “Wealth & Wellness Expo,” on Saturday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Workshops on finances and health will be offered as a free event for the community.

The expo will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, located at 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. St. James invites all members of the community, surrounding cities, counties, to join.

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Parking woes spur art gallery owner to leave Canton Street

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One of Canton Street’s oldest tenants is pulling up stakes from its downtown Roswell location, citing parking as one of the chief reasons.

After 47 years on Canton Street, Ann Jackson Gallery is relocating to Alpharetta Street. The art gallery, one of the first in Roswell, is one of only 30 galleries worldwide licensed to represent The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection.

It was a tough decision for owner Valerie Jackson, but she said it was the right one to keep the gallery open and help it thrive once again.

She said the move was brought on in part because of the changing scene in downtown Roswell, where the younger crowd seems more interested in entertainment than shopping.

But one of the main reasons was of the lack of parking on Canton Street, which she said has been costing her customers.

“People don’t even stop on Canton Street unless they find a parking spot,” Jackson said. “I can’t tell you how many people come in who have never been in before who have been driving

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After nearly 50 years of business on Canton Street, the Ann Jackson Gallery is relocating to Alpharetta Street this summer. by for years, all because they can’t find parking. That just tells me – what is the reason of staying here any longer?

“We have a really big parking problem here, and everybody knows it.”

Jackson was one of the original developers of the art district in Roswell and a guiding hand behind several charity events in her gallery. She has been behind festivals such as Alive in

Roswell and the First Friday Art Walks.

However, she’s had to cancel several of these events recently because of parking difficulties for clients, especially for those who have difficulties with mobility.

“People just can’t park here,” Jackson said. “They’re not comfortable coming here anymore.”

She said her new location, across

from the Old Roswell Cemetery, should help alleviate these problems.

“And it will keep us in the Historic District, which is really important to me,” Jackson said.

The new gallery should be open “no later than June 1” and will be partnered with Atlanta Flower Market, which has been located at Clocktower Place Shopping Center for 18 years.

Once opened at the new location, Jackson plans to host more festivals, shows and events, especially for local charities.

Other plans include a coffee bar and flower bar, where people can make their own flower arrangements.

“I really feel that this is a good move for us,” Jackson said. “There’s a lot of new growth and development in that area. People don’t have to pay to park.

There’s a lot of walkability with the sidewalks. And there’s still a historic feel.”

There is no official opening date yet for the new location, but Jackson plans to hold an opening celebration for the public. There are no plans to close the business “at all” during the move.

“I’m very excited about it,” Jackson said. “It’s a whole new beginning for us.”

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. —The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has named Bill Bland, senior vice president of Business Development for Choate Construction Company, as chairman-elect.

Bland will succeed current chamber Chairman Jeff Petrea on Jan. 1.

“Bill Bland has been active in growing revenue and awareness of the GNFCC through committee leadership for the past three years,” said chamber President and CEO Kali Boatright. “He has the vision, energy and leadership skills that will allow the chamber to continue to grow.”

Bland said he is honored to take

on the job, and he hopes to help create, sustain and expand economic activity.

“Economic expansion elevates our collective standard of living and fosters our ability to care for the community, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber is a leader in economic and community development,” he said.

Bland has been with Choate for 24 years and was a project manager before joining the executive management team of the company.

He is responsible for originating and implementing a business development and sales strategy at Choate. He also focuses on procuring projects which fit the company’s experience and qualifications.

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“Bland will play an integral role in not only bringing vision for 2019, but also passion in furthering the chamber’s influence in business and the community,” Petrea said. “I am really looking forward to working alongside him next year knowing that the GNFCC will be in good hands.”

BUSINESSBRIEFS Forsyth County’s Metcam honored by Governor Deal FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At a luncheon held on April 12, Gov. Nathan Deal named Metcam, located in Forsyth County, as the winner of the 2018 Manufacturer of the Year award in the category of Small Manufacturer with fewer than 150 employees.

The Governor’s Manufacturing Awards were held in culmination of the 24 annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week of Georgia. The three winning companies were nominated by business and civic leaders and chosen for their excellence and contributions to the state’s economy and their respective local communities.

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Best Deal Movers opens Emory Eye Center new facility in Alpharetta expands in Johns Creek ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Best Deal Movers, LLC, recently opened its new company headquarters at 3615 Francis Circle in Alpharetta. Offering secure storage to the Atlanta metropolitan area, the new facility will house Best Deal Movers’ base of operations and a 15,000 square foot vault storage warehouse.

In addition to local and long-distance moves, the company also provides full-service packing, loading and unloading services; vaulted storage, and packing supplies for both residential and commercial moving needs.

They welcome walk-in customers who wish to purchase their own supplies as well.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Emory Eye Center, Georgia’s largest eye care facility, opened a new office at Emory Johns Creek Hospital April 4.

The clinic is located at 6335 Hospital Parkway in Suite 311 of Physicians Plaza at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

“We’re thrilled to add more exam rooms to our clinic and offer longer hours to better meet the needs of the community of Johns Creek,” Allen D. Beck, MD, interim chair and director, Emory Eye Center said.

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Smartphones Augusta has more than The Masters with U.S. Cyber Command installation can hamper When we think of Augusta, Ga., I know the first thing that comes to mind: the home of James Brown, Godfather of Soul.

Right?

I guess there is that golf tourGEOFF SMITH nament that I got Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com away with spending an entire day on the couch watching a couple weeks ago — the Masters.

But there is another thing in Augusta I’m becoming focused on that most of you have not heard of: Augusta is the headquarters of the U.S. Army’s Cyber Command. For the Army, this is ground zero for all cyber attacks made against, and by, the United States.

The headquarters was built in 2016 and was followed up by a $60 millioncampus that is the state’s “centerpiece for cyber security research and development,” according to an article in the AJC. The campus, known as The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, will help train the workforce for the Army’s headquarters, and will also incubate startups in the same field.

I am fortunate enough to sit in on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Coalition. We study workforce trends in the technology and healthcare industries in North Fulton, and then work with our universities and schools to make sure they are aware of the demands from our local businesses.

The idea is to produce students who have the skills companies in our area require. There are several very smart CTO’s that have been involved on our committee and I’ve learned a

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When I was growing up, life was pretty simple. We didn’t like Russia and they didn’t like us.

And everyone else kind of watched us maneuver each other and it all seemed pretty visible. lot.

One of the things I learned is that the tech guys in the security divisions are typically the smartest of the bunch.

Most tech guys only have to learn the kind of coding that their company considers standard. But those in the security side of things have to know every kind of coding.

In March we hosted a Cyber Technology Summit where our guest speaker was Ronald W. Pontius, deputy to the Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command.

He said that his office fights off hundreds of millions of cyber attacks every month.

He happened to be speaking the same day that the City of Atlanta announced an attack that ultimately shut the city down for six days. (We have a knack at the chamber for having guests at just the right time. We had the state transportation director speak the morning of Snowmageddon

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in 2014).

Pontius said that cyber attacks are a bigger threat to our national security than terrorism.

Knowing all of that, it’s really pretty great for our state to have that headquarters and that college campus in Augusta.

It will bring some of the best talent in technology to Georgia.

When I was growing up, life was pretty simple. We didn’t like Russia and they didn’t like us. And everyone else kind of watched us maneuver each other and it all seemed pretty visible.

Today there is so much information out there that it is hard to keep up with what’s true and to understand who our enemies actually are.

Whereas most of the jockeying for power back then seemed to be done out in the open, today we are fighting three million little battles a day behind closed doors on computers.

All while I’m Googling the stats of Georgia’s intra-squad spring day football game.

It’s a fast-paced and unknown world we are in. But give credit to our officials running this state. Georgia has once again positioned itself at the epicenter of one of the most critical industries on the planet.

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Combining Milton’s love of music and animals, this new free, community festival on Broadwell Road will showcase a variety of local rock bands, including Chip McGuire Band, a slow boat to china, Pony League and linnie & amy joy. Food trucks will be available. All proceeds will benefit local pet rescue organizations. Join the fun Saturday, April 28, from noon-6 p.m. on Broadwell Road in Milton. For more information, visit rockforrescues.org.

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EVENTS: DREAM WEAVERS SPRING BAZAAR What: Enjoy light refreshments while browsing numerous local vendors and visiting Ashley Marie, a nonprofit home decor and gift boutique. All proceeds benefit foster children in Georgia.

When: Friday, April 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: The Kalen Center, 201 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta More info: ashleymariegifts.com CPR CLASS What: Participants must be at least 12 years old and Johns Creek residents. The classes hold up to 20 people.

When: Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m.

Where: Temporary City Hall, 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190, Johns Creek More info and registration: johnscreekga.gov FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA What: Join for a free group exercise focusing on yoga. All classes are weather permitting and are open to the public.

When: Saturday, April 28, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com DENIM & DIAMONDS What: Enjoy the 2018 Food Truck Wars, featuring some of the best food trucks in the South. There will be live music, auctions and food. Proceeds benefit Children’s Charities.

When: Saturday, April 28, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Shannondale Farm, 2395 Birmingham Road, Milton Cost: $100 per person More info: childrenscharitiesga.org/events DEA DRUG TAKE BACK DAY What: Safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted medications. Locations will be announced closer to the date.

When: Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: TBA More info: cityofmiltonga.us or 678-242-2527 RECYCLING COLLECTION What: See a full list of electronic items accepted at no charge online.

When: Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Department of Public Works, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

GARDEN FAIRE What: The North Fulton Master Gardeners is hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Come see gardening demos, shop garden selections, hear live music and find flea market treasures.

When: Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: nfmg.net ROSWELL MOVES! What: Canton Street in Roswell will be converted into a one-day park. Join for food, fun, races, bike rides, live music and more.

When: Sunday, April 29 Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: bikeroswell.com ALPHARETTA CANDIDATES DEBATE FORUM What: Learn about the candidates for Alpharetta Mayor and their positions on important issues.

When: Tuesday, May 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us REVOLUTIONARY WAR LECTURE What: This month’s lecture is on “The Revolutionary War in South Carolina and Georgia,” by Robert Jones.

When: Wednesday, May 2, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com FULTON GOLDEN GAMES What: For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive, thus improving their quality of life.

When: Opening Ceremony Wednesday, April 25, 8 a.m-5 p.m.; events through May 25 Where: Bell Memorial Park, 15245 Bell Park Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL What: Celebrate the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas.

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

When: Through April 30 Where: Multiple locations across Roswell More info: roswellazaleafestival.com

TASTE OF ALPHARETTA What: Dine at over 60 restaurants in one night while listening to live bands on stage.

Sample appetizers, entrees and desserts from the best restaurants in town.

When: Thursday, May 3, 5-10 p.m.

Where: Historic Downtown Alpharetta Cost: Samples are typically $1-3 More info: awesomealpharetta.com ATLANTA BIRD FEST What: Exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers.

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

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

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

FOOD & COOKING: OPEN-HEARTH COOKING What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food.

When: Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com CULINARY FANTASTIQUE What: Learn about food from around the world, how to prepare it, cooking techniques and more. Proceeds benefit the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.

When: Saturday, April 28, 6 p.m.

Where: Publix, 4305 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $75 More info and tickets: ccsalim38@yahoo.com or 678-313-1094 TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL What: There will be a rich selection of healthy Mediterranean foods, traditional Turkish coffee and tea, baklava, and more.

When: April 28-29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Office Park, 591 North Main Street, Milton More info: awesomealpharetta.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

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

When: April 28, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org DANE HILDRETH BAND What: Soul, Hip Hop and acoustic artist Dane Hildreth brings a blend of old and new to his audiences as part of the Azalea Festival. Rain or shine.

When: Sunday, April 29, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com ROCK & ROLL REVOLUTION What: The Chorale will sing the hits of Queen, U2, the Beatles and more, with special guest John Burke.

When: Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com “BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY” What: “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be The Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on the “The Day The Music died.”

When: Shows April 12-29 Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org “CIRQUE TANTARA” What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Tantara,” a performance loosely based on the seven stages of man as scribed

by William Shakespeare in “As You Like It.” When: May 3-5 and 10-12, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

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SPOTLIGHT ART: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY What: The society, with over 400 members, will participate in the annual Heritage Days, celebrating everyday life experiences in Roswell.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: ANNUAL PUP PARADE What: Celebrate all things dogs and meet new friends.

When: Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org MEET AUTHOR THOMAS MULLEN What: Thomas Muller, winner of the 2007 James Fenimore Cooper award, will discuss his novels “Darktown” and “Lightning Men.” When: Saturday, April 28, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 LANDSCAPE DRAWING WORKSHOP What: Enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate nature through art.

When: Saturday, April 28, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road More info: afpls.org MEDITATION CLASS What: Every class will include guided meditation. All levels welcome.

When: Tuesday, May 1, noon-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050 NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS What: Join Wendy Hayes, Independent Educational Consultant, to learn how to navigate the college admissions process.

When: Tuesday, May 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185 FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

Paying it forward

It’s always satisfying to pay something back – that five bucks I borrowed from you for lunch the other day, for example.

It’s a good feeling to restore balance to things.

STEVE HUDSON But paying it Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net forward is a whole lot better.

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to “pay it forward” and enjoy a great fishing adventure in the process. Who shared that adventure with me? No less than seven of my newest fishing buddies – and their parents, aunts and uncles too!

The occasion was an “Introduction to Fishing” clinic presented through Alpharetta’s Recreation and Parks Department. This fun-filled workshop was designed to help young people discover the fun of fishing, something they can enjoy for years to come.

We started bright and early at Alpharetta’s North Park. Kids and adults (every kid had to be accompanied by an adult) started arriving a little before 9 a.m., and each of the kids got an all-important fishing hat. Every angler worth his or her salt knows that one must have a fishing hat to go fishing, and it didn’t take long for all to be properly outfitted.

Then we turned to practical things like rigging up a fishing rod.

We even learned a knot – the basic Fisherman’s Knot – and those young anglers mastered it in record time.

As we worked on the knot, I recalled another class I taught a few years ago. A young angler and his dad were learning that very same knot, and while the youngster was doing fine, the dad was struggling a bit.

“Why is it,” the dad asked me.

“That it’s so easy for him and so darned hard for me?”

I thought a moment about how to answer.

“Well,” I said at last. “It’s like this: The kids master it fast because they remember every detail, and their eyes are still good, and their joints don’t hurt when they try to tie it!”

After the “knot” part of things, we talked a bit about some different kinds of fishing. We even touched on fly fishing, and the kids got to try their hand at casting a practice fly rod. I think

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A young angler patiently waits for a nibble during Alpharetta Recreation and Parks’ “Introduction to Fishing” clinic. we may have had some future trout fishers in that crew!

Then, since fishing time was getting close, our talk turned to floats and sinkers – and (yes) bait.

Ahh, bait. I learned a long time ago that, when fishing with kids, you’ve got to give some thought to the kind of bait you select. We talked about “artificials,” of course, including plastic worms and curly-tail grubs and even what I affectionately call the “Gooey Green Frog,” a plastic frog imitation that’s as fun to fish as it is to squish.

“But that’s not what we’re going to use today,” I said. “Instead, we’ll go with-” “Not crickets, I hope!” said one of the moms. “I can’t handle crickets!”

“No, not crickets,” I said.

“Worms?” another parent said, pulling a factory-fresh container of Red Wigglers (a favorite bait of anglers far and wide!) from the depths of a tackle box.

“No, not worms either,” I said.

“Though, they will sure do the job.

Instead, we’re going to be using the universal food of all fish – bread!”

Ahh, bread. A little bit of bread, rolled into a small blob about the size of a small green pea, is known far and wide to be great bait when you’re fishing for bream. And since bream fishing was what we were about to do, that fresh loaf of bread I picked up on the way to the class was just what the doctor (uh, bream) had ordered.

So we gathered up our rods and our bread and our sunscreen and our bug spray and headed down the hill to the lake. In fact, we made the trek on a brand-new mulch-surfaced trail

leading from the Senior Center down toward the lake. We were, I was told, the very first folks to officially traverse the trail, which had actually just been constructed that morning.

But let’s cut to the chase. A few minutes later, there we were by the lake. The kids were ready to go, and (judging from the shapes moving around under the surface) the fish were too.

Reaching the water at last, we mashed up some bread into little round blobs and mashed the blobs onto hooks. We made our first casts, and the red-and-white floats landed with gentle splashes. And then we waited, but we didn’t have to wait long.

Shouts of “I got one!” and “I got a fish!” were soon floating across the lake, and over the next hour or so everybody caught fish. For some, it was their very first fish, an occasion marked by much picture taking and high-fiving and all sorts of other excitement – usually followed by the words “I want to catch another one!”

Yes, everybody caught fish. It really was a great day. Adults and kids had fun. And they had that fun together.

You can’t ask for more than that.

And so I tip my fishin’ hat to my new fishing buddies, all seven of you.

It was a blast.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The baseball state playoffs begin this week with 12 local teams in four classes competing. Doubleheaders for all teams will be played this Thursday. If needed, a decisive third game will be played Friday.

Class 7A

(1) South Forsyth vs. (4) Peachtree Ridge South Forsyth (24-6) captured the Region 5-AAAAAAA championship this season and will host Peachtree Ridge (21-9) in the first round of the state tournament.

The War Eagles’ success this season has been driven by a strong defense and its pitching staff.

South has allowed an average of just 2.7 runs per game this season in 30 contests.

South’s offense enters the series having scored four or more runs in eight of their last nine games.

Peachtree Ridge will look to its pitching staff to contain South’s bats. The Lions’ starting rotation has a combined ERA of 1.88.

The Lions dropped their final four regular season games.

(2) Forsyth Central vs. (3) Mountain View Forsyth Central is in the playoffs for the second straight year after winning five straight region games in late March and early April.

The Bulldogs (12-17) have struggled against non-region opponents this season, compiling a 4-10 record outside of Region 5-AAAAAAA and will face a Mountain View squad that has won four of its last five games.

Central will undoubtedly focus on limiting the Bears’ offensive chances from the mound, led by starter Ethan Hawkins. Mountain View averaged over six runs per game in the regular season while the Bulldogs allowed an average of five.

(3) Milton vs. (2) North Gwinnett Milton earned the No. 3 seed from Region 5-AAAAAAA on the final night of the regular season and will play on the road against North Gwinnett (228) this Thursday.

The Eagles (19-12) have struggled with injuries this season and will look to rest ahead of the series after playing eight games in 12 days.

Milton will need solid performances on the mound as the Bulldogs average seven runs per game. The Eagles’ pitching staff had a 1.59 ERA over its last eight region games.

The Bulldogs allow an average of 2.5 runs per game. The Eagles enter the series scoring five runs in five of their last six games of the regular season.

(4) North Forsyth vs. (1) Mill Creek

North Forsyth will return to the postseason this week, but the team has a tall task in facing Region 6 champions Mill Creek (26-4). The Hawks are ranked in the top-25 teams nationally according to MaxPreps.

The Hawks’ pitching staff has thrown nine shutouts this season and has allowed an average of 2.5 runs per game. Mill Creek’s offense averages 7.5 runs per game.

North (20-10) will look to get back on track against the Hawks after an up-and-down end to the regular season.

The Raiders won four straight in mid-April before a two-game skid relegated North to the No. 4 seed from Region 5.

(At large) Roswell vs. (1) Newnan Roswell finished two games out of a playoff berth in Region 4, but in facing that region’s top-tier teams the Hornets had the highest power rating for the Class 7A at-large bid.

The experience gained from playing in the highly contested Region 4 could prove beneficial for the Hornets who face Region 2 champions Newnan (22-8) in the first round.

Both teams have solid defenses and bullpens that allow about four runs per game. Though Newnan holds the edge in runs scored over the regular season, the Hornets faced more talented pitchers and averaged four runs per game.

Class 6A (2) Alpharetta vs. (3) Lanier Alpharetta is hosting its first playoff series in six years this Thursday and faces Lanier (17-13) of Region 8.

The Raiders’ (14-16) challenging non-region schedule, which included seven playoff teams, could prove beneficial in the postseason. Their starters should be rested after Alpharetta captured the No. 2 seed with two games remaining in the regular season.

Alpharetta and Lanier are closely matched on paper with both squads averaging over five runs per game while allowing just over four runs. Both teams enter the series after dropping their final two regular season contests.

(3) Cambridge vs. (2) Gainesville Cambridge earned its fourth-straight postseason berth after finishing third in Region 7. The Bears (14-14) will travel to Gainesville to take on the Red Elephants this week.

Thursday’s doubleheader could feature an offensive showcase. Both teams scored nine or more runs in three of their last five games.

The Bears allowed an average of five runs per game over the regular season while Gainesville gave up four.

Class 4A

(1) Blessed Trinity vs. (4) Stephens County Blessed Trinity won its seventh straight region championship to claim the No. 1 seed from Region 4 and will host Stephens County (21-9) this Thursday.

BT enters the game as the top ranked team in the state according to MaxPreps. The Titans’ (28-2) success has been forged by its dominant pitching staff.

BT had a team ERA of 1.88 during the regular season with Clark Dearman holding a 9-0 record with a 0.96 ERA. The Titans’ offense is averaging seven runs per game and will face off against a Stephens County squad that allowed 121 runs in 30 games.

Class A-Private (8) King’s Ridge BYE With the No. 8 seed, King’s Ridge has a first-round bye. The Tigers will face the winner of the Providence Christian/Mount Vernon series on May 3.

(10) Fellowship Christian vs. (23) Walker Fellowship Christian earned its first playoff berth in six years and will host Region 6-A foe Walker in the first round this Thursday. The Paladins split their regular season series with the Wolverines in late March.

Fellowship (19-9) enters the game on a hot streak with wins in six of their last seven contests. The Paladins scored an average of eight runs in that span.

Fellowship has a team ERA of 2.33 and faces a Walker team averaging just under five runs a game.

(19) Pinecrest Academy vs. (14) George Walton Academy Pinecrest (17-12) will look to continue its late-season surge this week as they travel to Monroe to take on George Walton. The Paladins are 6-1 in April and scored six or more runs in each game.

Pinecrest averaged nearly seven runs a game in the regular season.

George Walton has a team ERA of 2.71 to Pinecrest’s 3.71.

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The Knights (14-16) seek the upset against Stratford this week, and will need solid pitching. The Eagles (19-8) averaged seven runs per game in the regular season. St. Francis’ starting rotation has a combined ERA of 3.54.

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Bears end Chattahoochee’s 3-year reign as region champs Cambridge captures title after posting 14-1 record through regular season

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Cambridge boys soccer Tuesday night put an exclamation point on what has been their best season in program history, ending Chattahoochee’s reign as region champs with a 3-1 win in the de-facto Region 7-AAAAAA title game.

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Cambridge was riding a 14-1 record into Tuesday’s match.

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So with just a few minutes remaining and Cambridge holding a 3-1 lead, Bears’ head coach Bryan Wallace looked at his assistant coach and they breathed a collective sigh of relief.

“I’m so proud of what we were able to do,” Wallace said. “To emerge at the top of this region is really special. This region is just so good and [Chattahoochee] is one of the best team’s I’ve seen in a long time.”

Though they were facing a seasoned program with plenty of hardware in its trophy case, Wallace said the Bears were not intimidated entering Tuesday’s contest.

“We believed in ourselves and had confidence even though we were facing Chattahoochee,” he said. “Both teams felt like they were capable of winning that game.”

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Both teams exchanged scoring chances in the period, but it was Cambridge who finally broke through with 13 minutes remaining. Junior defenseman Ethan Rose scored on a penalty kick to extend the Bears lead to 3-0.

Though Hooch scored in the final five minutes, the Bears survived the flurry of shots to rush the field and lift the region championship trophy.

The win not only marked the program’s first region title, it shows the progression of the Bears soccer program as a whole, Wallace said.

“We were 1-15 in our first year, and now we are 15-1,” he said. “I’m so proud of what we have been able to accomplish in six years. The soccer in this area is so competitive and we have to establish our reputation. I think we are headed down that road.”

Wallace gave the credit to his players, who he said are not only talented, but “a group of really high character young men.”

“We talk every day about how we do things, we respect opponents, respect each other and we follow the mission of this team,” he said.

The Bears will have a week to celebrate their victory before the first round of the state playoffs, but Wallace said the team will not rest on its laurels.

“We’ve conditioned ourselves to not take anyone lightly,” he said. “I know none of our players are breathing easy because they know one bad performance and it’s all over. But we are very excited to be able to host a playoff game and we’ve had unbelievable fan support.”

The Bears were scheduled to host the No. 4 seed from Region 8 on April 25 to open the state tournament.

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MILTON, Ga. — Milton secured the No. 3 seed from Region 5-AAAAAAA Friday night, downing West Forsyth 5-1 in the Eagles’ regular season finale.

Milton and North Forsyth entered the night at 7-7 in region play. Because North held the tiebreaker, it meant Milton had to win and North had to lose in order for the Eagles to make the state playoffs as a No. 3 seed. Milton took care of its part and South Forsyth dominated North, 14-4, Friday.

“It was definitely on our minds,” said Milton head coach Jeff Heusing.

“We didn’t take care of business earlier to secure the No. 2 seed, but we talk about winning two out of three, and we did that this week. But the fun thing about the playoffs is, it doesn’t matter what your seed is, it’s how you play.”

Milton’s three pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts and limited West to three hits.

Ben Harris got the start for the Eagles but was pulled in the fourth inning after throwing 91 pitches. West’s bats remained on shoulders throughout his time on the mound. Harris struck out eight but also walked nine, including a bases-loaded walk in the top of the second, West’s only run.

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Milton will head on the road in the first round of the state playoffs to face Region 6’s North Gwinnett (22-8).

Heusing has preached to his team all year to win two of three games and the postseason will be no different.

“That’s what we need to do in the playoffs,” Heusing said. “You win two and you keep moving on.”

The Eagles are coming off a stretch of eight games in 12 days, and with injuries still plaguing the team, Milton will look to rest ahead of next Thursday’s playoff doubleheader.

Heusing is confident his team can take down the Bulldogs if they continue their streak of impressive pitching.

“Our pitching has been outstanding over the past seven region games,” he said. “So our focus is to try and make sure we are taking care of business at the plate and playing for each other. If we do that and stay consistent, we’re going to be fine.”

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Webb Bridge raises money for charity ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Students at Webb Bridge Middle School recently celebrated the end of a successful 2018 Pennies for Patients campaign. They raised $4,433 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an increase of $1,400 over last year’s collection.

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“We feel these homes will be ideal for those looking to live in a stunning new home in a peaceful oasis close to everything, from dining to shopping to recreation,” she said.

The Manning on the Square project spent close to seven months clearing zoning hurdles before winning City Council approval early last fall. That path included three trips before the Planning Commission.

Taylor Morrison had originally submitted plans that called for 40 townhomes and 29 single-family homes as part of the development. The builder revised that plan and later reoriented some of the homes and added access from Cumming Street to address concerns raised by neighbors on Manning Drive. his. He told police that he had left the bag upstairs before leaving in March.

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Upstairs, the man found that the drawers and closets in his bedroom had been ransacked, with his belongings strewn about.

The man walked through the house with police to check if anything had been stolen. All of his items were accounted for.

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Former homeless teen collects backpacks for shelters ROSWELL, Ga. — Little Helpers of Atlanta recently teamed up with a Moorehouse College student from Memphis to collect backpacks with the basics for the homeless. But this was no ordinary service project for Dacavien Reeves. He was once homeless himself.

When he was in high school, Reeves’ family fell on hard times and had to live in shelters. With the help of teachers at Overton High School and mentors in the community, Reeves was able to receive support and guidance. He even started a student organization at his school called Club B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers and Sisters Improvement Club) to help other children like him.

He went from being homeless to graduating with honors and now attending Morehouse College in Atlanta.

“Don’t let your circumstances tackle you,” said Reeves. “You tackle your circumstances.”

Dacavien and Little Helpers volunteers from Atlanta, Roswell, Milton and Marietta donated backpacks with the basics for people entering shelters and those who are transitioning from shelters into their own houses.

Items include soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, lotion, snacks, sunscreen, notebooks, pens and toilet paper. Volunteers also rolled up their sleeves and worked in the Action Ministries donation warehouse packing boxes of food for those in need.

Members of Little Helpers Atlanta partnered with Dacavien Reeves to help people living in local shelters.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 10, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 4, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CU-18-02 It’s My Party Rentals/South Main Street Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow a ‘Rental Services Establishment without outside storage’ within an existing gas station and retail center zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial). The property is located at 1670 Alpharetta Highway, Suites B – D and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 645, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CLUP-18-02/MP-18-03/Z-18-03/V-18-03 KB400/1699 Land Company Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 12.4 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to R-8A/D (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached/Detached Residential) to allow for the construction of 62 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes in a gated community. An amendment is requested to the KB400 Master Plan Pod A to add ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Detached’ to the list of permitted uses. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘High Density Residential’. Variances are requested to reduce minimum lot widths and building setbacks. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kimball Bridge Road and North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 807, 808, 849 & 850, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, June 4, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. c. V-18-04 11450 Maxwell Road/Setback Variance Consideration of a variance request to reduce a side building setback for an accessory building on a property in the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district. The property is located at 11450 Maxwell Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 691, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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ArtAround Roswell Opening Celebrates Public Art and Community Hundreds attend outdoor event at Riverside Park ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Art Fund’s kicked off its third ArtAround Roswell Sculpture Tour April 16 with an opening celebration at Riverside Park.

The free event was held near Ice Pops, a sculpture by Craig Gray, an artist from Key West, Fla. The bright and colorful sculpture looks like three popsicles melting in the sun.

Synovus is the sponsor of Ice Pops, and they were at the event handing out free King of Pops popsicles. Several children, along with ArtAround Roswell sponsors and members of the Roswell Arts Fund Board participated at the ribbon cutting kicking off ArtAround Roswell 2018.

The family-friendly celebration also featured entertainment, including local band Along for the Ride. FootNotes Dance and Acrobatics Studio had a few groups perform choreographed dances at the event.

Several other ArtAround Roswell sculpture sponsors also participated in the event.

Randall-Paulson Architects helped the children with a fun STEAM activity, sand art.

Aesthetic Specialty Centre Plastic Surgery & Dermatology were paired with face painter and gave away a chance to win a free facial. Carl Black Roswell Buick GMC provided “mini-tours” to some of the other nearby ArtAround Roswell sculptures.

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The ArtAround Roswell 2018 sculpture tour has officially begun April 16.

Center West gave demos of pottery making, while artist Kathy King had pottery available for purchase at the event.

For more information about the ArtAround Roswell 2018 sculpture tour, visit roswellartsfund.org.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre announces upcoming 26th season ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Ensemble Theatre Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Anita Allen-Farley has announced Season 26 of the professional theatre company in North Fulton County.

“Coming on the heels of one of our most successful seasons ever, we’re following that in ’18-’19 with what we think will match the current season show for show”, said Producing Artistic Director Farley. She continued, “It’s chock full music, laughs, cheers and even some tears; I can’t wait to bring it all to our patrons.”

Georgia Ensemble Theatre is currently the official resident professional theatre company at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in historic Roswell, located at 950 Forrest Street, Roswell.

The 2018-2019 mainstage season, dubbed “The Stories We Tell,” include: • “9 to 5 the Musical” – Sept. 1330, 2018 • “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti” – Oct. 25-Nov. 11, 2018 • “Moonlight & Magnolias” – Jan. 10-27, 2019 • “Driving Miss Daisy” – Feb. 28-March 17, 2019 • “Bullets Over Broadway the Musical” – April 11-28, 2019

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The FamilyStage Series for 2018-2019 will include: • “A Wrinkle in Time” – Sept. 15, 22, 26, 2018; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 and Jan. 15, 2019 • “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook” – Oct. 27, Nov 3, 10, 2018; April 13, 20, 27, 2019 • “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” – March 5, 10, 2019 • “The S.T.E.A.M. Team” – Jan. 12, 19, 26, 2019 Additionally, the theatre will hold a concert version of the hit musical “Ring of Fire, The Music of Johnny Cash” outdoors at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, July 12-28, 2018.

Tickets and subscriptions packages are available at the box office at 770641-1260 or online at get.org.

The Request for Qualifications document will be available online Thursday, April 19, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents.

Proposal will be due May 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, contact Stephanie Cochran, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at (678) 297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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Fire Department to host car seat inspections

Roswell’s Annual Drinking Water Festival returns May 5

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Fire Department, in partnership with Safe Kids North Fulton, Carl Black GMC and the Georgia Department of Public Health will offer free car seat inspections and education to parents and caregivers on Saturday, May 5.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 4, located at 1400 Old Alabama Road in Roswell.

Car seat checks will be performed by certified child passenger safety technicians. During this event, attendees will also be reminded of the importance of registering car seats with the manufacturers so they can be notified in the event of a recall. The event is free and open to all parents and caregivers. No appointments necessary.

ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell’s Water Utility Division will give citizens an opportunity to explore the process for safe drinking water at its annual Drinking Water Festival on Saturday, May 5. This free event will be held at the Roswell Water Treatment Plant at 100 Dobbs Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will give guests the opportunity to tour the water plant and learn more about the source of drinking water and how it is treated.

Participants can also enjoy a free cookout, children’s activities and giveaways, learn about water conservation and sign up for the AquaHawk water monitoring system.

This event kicks off the National Safe Drinking Water Week, May 6-12.

Each year the American Water Works Association and other organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sponsor this week. It provides a unique opportunity for water professionals and the communities they serve to come together to recognize the vital role water plays in daily lives, discover water conservation practices and ways to protect our source waters from pollution.

Local women invited to celebrate sisterhood ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton women are invited to come together Saturday, May 5 to explore how to use their individual gifts and talents to impact those around them.

The worship leader will be Michelle Swift. Michelle has been involved in worship with the Women of Faith and Joyce Meyer ministries.

The event will be held at the Bridge to Grace Church, 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The $15 fee includes materials and lunch. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Cash and checks are accepted.

Attendees are asked to let organizers know if they plan to attend. For more information or to sign up for the event, call 678-629-3782 or 404-6302544, or email vherod@gmail.com.

Meet local authors May 6 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Five local authors will read excerpts from their scary stories May 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at “A Novel Idea.” Join the fun at Alpha Soda, 11760 Haynes Bridge Road.

There will be books about ghosts, waking up with a stranger in the bedroom, rabid dogs, a killer snatching children off the streets, and a fantasy that is both horrifying and hilarious.

There will be door prizes.

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