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Officer hospitalized after 143 mph chase

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. BolBOLLING ling, 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 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 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 when he saw a car approach him from behind at 100 mph.

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$6,000 bracelet stolen in fake eBay transaction 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.

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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.

The man checked the PayPal email 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.

Johns Creek bank official thwarts fraud attempt JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police arrested a man April 11 after he attempted to withdraw $350,000 from someone else’s account using a fake driver’s license and information.

Officers responded at 12:30 p.m. that day to the Bank of America on Medlock Bridge Road after employees reported a suspicious man.

When police arrived, the suspect, 50-year-old Curtis Hester of Houston, Texas, was already detained.

The branch manager said that Hester had entered the bank earlier that day and had attempted to with-

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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.

House burglarized after month-long trip JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man called police April 15 to report that his house

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City Council denies contentious variance request

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would lower the density of a proposed development and add greenspace.

The decision was heralded by some 15 residents who spoke in opposition to the variance request, saying the council should adhere to its strict zoning regulations and deny the measure based on the precedent it could set for other

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City begins overnight paving in Downtown Crabapple MILTON, Ga. — Overnight paving on two roundabouts in Downtown Crabapple will begin this week. The paving will take place on the roundabouts connecting Heritage Walk with Crabapple Road and Birmingham Highway.

Paving was set to being overnight on Tuesday and is scheduled for completion by Friday morning. Work will

take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night depending on weather conditions.

In addition to paving the Crabapple roundabout, crews will install lighting, concrete islands and sidewalks.

Traffic will shift along Birmingham Highway to construct the west side of the roundabout.

developers to seek variances.

Property owner Tad Braswell was seeking approval to eliminate a 75-foot undisturbed buffer on his proposed development—a mixed-use complex incorporating rural residential zoning and commercial spaces — in the Birmingham Crossroads district.

The council deferred the original request in March after confusion surrounded what the developer would be permitted to construct by right if a zoning modification and concurrent variance was denied.

That confusion stemmed from multiple proposed site plans, though the property is still currently undeveloped.

The property was granted a rezoning in 2004 by Fulton County. In 2014 the council approved a request by then owner AG Armstrong that reduced the density for the office and commercial spaces, deleted a proposed daycare facility and reduced the number of townhomes to add 19 single family homes.

Braswell, the current owner, requested in 2016 a modification to the site plan to replace retail spaces along Birmingham Highway with townhomes which was denied by the council.

The current plan called for 24 single family homes in the mix-used zone, three commercial office buildings, a stormwater facility, pond and 2.35 acres of greenspace. In addition, the proposal called for nine single family homes within the portion zoned for rural residential use.

The City Council voted 6-1 in opposition to the request with Burt Hewitt casting the dissenting vote.

City staff recommended denial of the request but noted that the proposal would lower the density of the development from 33 townhomes to 24 single family homes in the property’s mix-used area. Even with the deletion of the one-acre undisturbed buffer, the

Also at the meeting District 1/Post 2 City Councilman Burt Hewitt announced Monday he is relocating from Milton and will resign his post this month.

According to City Attorney Ken Jarrard, the seat will be filled during the November general elections.

Property owner Tad Braswell was seeking approval to eliminate a 75-foot undisturbed buffer on his proposed development—a mixed-use complex incorporating rural residential zoning and commercial spaces — in the Birmingham Crossroads district. plan would also add greenspace in the form a 2.3-acre park and pond.

Kathy Field, community development director, said waiving the requirement for the buffer would help create a walkable, rural, crossroads village, the original intent of the Birmingham Crossroads Overlay.

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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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VETLANTA provides networking opportunities to local vets Every other Tuesday morning, veterans gather at the Original Pancake House in Alpharetta to discuss strategy. Over scrambled eggs and mounds of bacon, veteran advocates, KEVIN HORGAN charity represenGuest Columnist khorg13@outlook.com tatives and business leaders gather informally in groups large and small.

And with carafes of good hot coffee, the serviceman’s staple, discussion is always lively. Coffee creates ideas, and the volunteers of VETLANTA put these ideas into action.

VETLANTA is a networking club for veterans, dedicated to making Atlanta the number one destination for those transitioning to civilian life. Its history dates back to 2014, and it includes over 2,000 vets and friends on its email list. VETLANTA does not collect dues or accept money and is apolitical. The key is providing networking opportunities for vets looking for assistance in employment, education, housing, healthcare, community involvement and business training.

Lloyd Knight, a co-founder along with John Phillips and Dave Wattenmaker, discovered a gap in veteran services that could be filled by collaboration with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 that make Atlanta their home. Knight, a UPS director and retired Air Force veteran, is enthused about the club he leads as president.

“Our greatest strength is our social and networking opportunities,” he said.

“We conduct four quarterly summits each year, with 300 to 500 attendees.

A lot of great connections get made at these summits.”

“Strong bonds are made, key business connections are forged, and vets get closer to the interview they want and the care they need,” says Phillips, a former Coca-Cola exec and retired Army lieutenant colonel. “It only comes together if people give their time.”

Knight and Phillips smile their way through breakfast, and the camaraderie is evident with everyone in attendance.

Serious work is done. On one particular morning last summer two graduate students of the Georgia Tech MBA program, Scheller College of Business, pitched an idea to fill gaps in education costs noted by many vets, especially at

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This year VETLANTA held a summit networking event at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, its second as host, which Knight has called “The perfect venue… The team at The Metropolitan Club continues to exceed our expectations. prestigious schools.

“What is heart-warming is that these students devised a scavenger hunt/fundraiser, under the Georgia Tech leadership, in the name of a fallen Marine and former student who lost his own battle with PTSD. The students, Lyndy Axon and Jamie Foss, took it upon themselves with the family’s

blessing to start a small scholarship fund to remember a fallen hero,” said Phillips, VETLANTA vice president, who is also a program manager with Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, an arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

“They did the work, tripling their goal. VETLANTA simply connected them, coached a little, and ensured wide publicity through our extensive network,” said Knight.

This year VETLANTA held a summit networking event at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, its second as host, which Knight has called “The perfect venue… The team at The Metropolitan Club continues to exceed our expectations. Our sponsor that evening was the Georgia Knights of Columbus, whose color guard opened up the evening with a first-class Pledge of Allegiance.”

VETLANTA’s second summit was at Epps Aviation at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, sponsored by Morgan-Stanley, and the next networking summit will be at UPS’ corporate headquarters in Sandy Springs on August 7.

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I have had adrenaline surge through JOE PARKER my veins after Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com making a crucial block that sprung a running back loose for a touchdown.

I have made a soccer pass deep down the field, perfectly placed so my teammate could bury a shot in the net. On the ice, I have scored game-winning goals and have stopped flurries of shots in net during a playoff game to keep championship hopes alive.

Yes, there have been many accomplishments in my sports career, but one, despite putting in more practice and playing hours than perhaps any other sport I have competed, has eluded me — a good round of golf.

This is surprising given the fact that, on paper, I should be a decent golfer.

My grandfather was a course manager for decades, so I come from a lineage that can actually hit a golf ball out of a bunker without displacing 48 cubic yards of sand, which is what I typically do.

And while I was pretty athletic in my playing days, I now groan terribly whenever I do anything strenuous. Getting up from the couch, for instance.

So golf is well-suited for my current athletic prowess.

Of course, I will always take any

excuse to drink beer, which I think is the true foundation of golf.

Finally, I like to wear clothes so obnoxiously colored that astronauts on the International Space Station can look out and say, “Hey! There’s Joe!” Notwithstanding all of these aspects, I have never put together a good round of golf. Sure, I’ve had drives that scream down a tight fairway, only reentering Earth’s atmosphere after I’m already in the cart and halfway through a new beer, but typically these shots find the wrong fairway. On an entirely different course.

I’ve dropped putts on slick, undulated greens from over 50 feet out, but far more often I look on as my ball takes a path that defies physics into the nearest hazard.

I have cupped chip shots from well beyond the green, but this usually comes after three or four shots that combined to move the ball approximately two feet. In the wrong direction.

And with spring upon us, I know I will soon have to put my lack of golf skills on display for my family in our annual tournament.

As stated earlier, these dozen or so guys and girls are good golfers. The kind who return from a round without a pound of sand and mud in their shoes and twigs in their hair.

The golfers who don’t have to spend the GDP of Belgium to have enough balls to make it through 18 holes.

Golfers that don’t find driving the cart to be the most enjoyable part of the round.

Yes, I’ll certainly be outmatched in a few weeks, but at least I’ll have a title to defend — most bogeys.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

OPINION

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 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.

– Sterling Norris, Alpharetta

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The man had left his house on Davenport Lane March 16 to travel overseas and returned after 4 p.m. on April 15.

When he came home, the man saw broken glass from the rear door on the floor. Next to the door was an orange plastic bag that the man identified as his.

He told police that he had left the bag upstairs before leaving in March.

Inside the bag were money and several pieces of jewelry that belonged to the man.

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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The woman first noticed the missing items when she returned to her Grimes Bridge Road home at 7 p.m. on April 12.

Two cast iron gargoyles and two cast iron frogs were missing from her driveway and fountain area located on the front lawn.

This was not the first time that the woman had discovered missing decorative items from her lawn. In November 2017, a cast iron frog, cobra and ceramic flower pot were stolen.

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Resident Sharon Mays said it was “inconceivable” that the council would consider approving a measure to eliminate greenspace just four months after making a $5 million purchase of the former Milton Country Club for park space.

Citizens also shared concerns that approving the variance would open the door for other developers to seek relief from Milton’s development and zoning ordinances.

One resident urged the council to “uphold the city’s standards that are already in place.”

Braswell stated the buffer met the requirements of a hardship, but Field said that a prior plan could be workable under the site’s zoning.

Mayor Joe Lockwood said the plan “has a lot of merits.” He said he did not want to “cut our nose off to spite our faces,” in reference to the updated plan’s lower density and added greenspace, but he voted in favor of denying the variance.

Councilwoman Laura Bentley said she wanted to listen to the community and what they want for the area, mirroring some residents’ statements that the city should stand by its ordinances.

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[Bland] has the vision, energy and leadership skills that will allow the chamber to continue to grow.”

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Greater North Fulton Chamber names Bland chairman for 2019

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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.

On select projects, he works with

the preconstruction team to review plans and offer input into the program and schedule.

Prior to joining Choate, Bland was a principal and project manager for Wood, Morris & Bland where he was involved in the design and construction of numerous healthcare-related projects across the country.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University, and he is also a graduate of Georgia College and State University, where he received his MBA. Bland is active in several civic and professional associations.

He is past president of CoreNet Global and Real Estate Group of Atlanta and is an active member of the National Association of Industrial

and Office Properties, Georgia Assisted Living Federation of America and the Urban Land Institute.

He is an executive board member of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce where he has BLAND been a member for 16 years.

“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.

Metcam, a fabricator of sheet metal components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers, has been a

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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

A N N O U N C I N G

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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Do you spend a lot of time checking your smartphone?

Does this continual behavior have an impact on your productivity? While a smartphone provides you instant access to email, text DICK JONES messages, social Founder & President Jones Simply Sales media and other information, managing the time you spend on your smartphone can help improve productivity.

Statistics indicate that 70 percent of smartphone owners check their smartphone within an hour of getting up, and 56 percent check their phone within an hour of going to sleep. Even more astounding, close to half of smartphone owners said they would experience “a great deal of anxiety” if they lost their smartphone for a week.

With so much access to information, it can almost be a full-time job making sure you don’t miss anything on your smartphone. And while you’re checking your smartphone all the time, other important things probably aren’t getting done. So what do you do about this?

Get off your smartphone!

In addition to avoiding the physical implications of creating a “text neck” by continually looking at your phone and straining your neck by doing so, your mind is also impacted. Limit your smartphone usage to times where it can help your productivity, like looking up information on the internet for a project you are working on. The smartphone will go down in history as a device that has helped us communicate more efficiently, but also may have the distinction of downgrading our productivity and creativity. Spending too much time on your smartphone? Stop it!

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ROCK FOR RESCUES

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 Olano,” 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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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

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.

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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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SCHOOLS

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

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA – 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.

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“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 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],”

Kudos to the state for [taking this action for middle school students].”

KATIE REEVES Fulton School Board member 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. 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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NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The baseball regular season ended last week with two local teams lifting region championship trophies and many more gearing up for the playoffs.

In Class 7A, South Forsyth left no doubt in the final week, securing the only win it needed to lock in the Region 5-AAAAAAA title. Despite their undefeated region run ending with a loss to Milton on April 12, the War Eagles beat Forsyth Central the next day to secure the title.

While South cruised through the final week, Forsyth Central, North Forsyth and Milton all contended for the No. 2 seed and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Forsyth Central held the series wins over North and Milton, allowing the Bulldogs to secure the second seed with a win over West Forsyth on April 18.

The battle for the third seed went to the final night of the regular season.

Milton and North entered their season finales at 7-7 in region play. With North holding the tiebreaker, Milton needed a win and North loss to earn the third seed.

Milton took care of West Forsyth, 5-1, while North was blown out by South Forsyth, giving the Eagles the No. 3 seed.

In Region 4, Roswell had to contend with playing multiple games outside of a playoff berth in the final week of the regular season.

Though the Hornets beat Walton twice in a three-game series this week, Roswell was still two games behind Etowah for the final playoff spot in the region standings. However, the Hornets earned the Class 7A at-large bid for the second straight year and will compete in the state tournament.

In Class 6A, Pope defended its Region 7-AAAAAA championship, securing the title with over a week remaining in the regular season. The race for the other playoff berths in the region came down to the final week of play.

Alpharetta secured the No. 2 seed by blanking Johns Creek, 10-0 on April 17. The Raiders will host their first playoff game in six years this week.

Cambridge controlled its own destiny to secure the No. 3 seed in the final night of the regular season against Pope, clinching the seed with a dramatic, walk-off win against the region champs.

Dunwoody earned the final playoff

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Clark Dearman and the Blessed Trinity Titans face Stephens County this week in the first round of the state playoffs.

Read “Twelve local teams vie for state titles,” page 35 spot, two games ahead of Chattahoochee.

In Region 7-AAAA, Blessed Trinity captured its seventh straight region title after compiling an undefeated (12-0) record. The Titans finished three games ahead of Marist for the title.

Unlike the higher classifications, power ratings determine playoff berths for the five local Class-A Private schools. While three local teams sat comfortably in a playoff position entering the final stretch of the regular season, St. Francis had to win to avoid being on the wrong side of the postseason bubble.

King’s Ridge (No. 8 seed) earned its sixth-straight postseason berth while Fellowship is in the state tournament for the first time since 2012 as the No. 10 seed.

Pinecrest Academy jumped one spot after sweeping a three-game series against Trion to close out the regular season for the No. 19 seed.

St. Francis continually climbed the ratings over the last month and entered the final night of the regular season tied for the final playoff spot in Class A-Private. The Knights swept Mt. Zion in a doubleheader to claim sole possession of the final postseason spot in the final rankings.

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Cambridge ends Hooch’s three-year reign as region champions

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Chattahoochee, the defending Class 6A state champions, entered the game with a 33-0 record in region games dating back to 2015 with three straight region titles as a result. Meanwhile, Cambridge was seeking its first region title just six years after the program formed.

Hooch’s success this season has stemmed from their size, physicality, endurance and organized style of play.

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

Though they play a different style and have significantly different program histories, there is no denying that both teams have at least one thing in common — they are tough to beat.

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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.”

To take down a Hooch team full of seniors, Wallace and the Bears knew the importance of striking early and putting some doubt in the minds of the Cougars.

And strike early they did.

Just five minutes into the contest, John Barton’s pass through the slot found senior John Crawley who buried the shot.

Fifteen minutes later, the Bears extended their lead with a similar goal when Jarvin Ramirez scored on a Crawley assist.

With a two-goal lead in the second half, Cambridge faced an onslaught from Hooch’s offense.

“They were braver on the attack and we had to dig in and defend,” Wallace said. “It was the most nervous 40 minutes of my coaching career.”

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 dominates West Forsyth for playoff berth Eagles top Wolverines 5-1 in finale to regular season

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com 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.

Cole Stupp relieved Harris and struck out six of the first nine batters he faced. He allowed two hits in 2.2 innings before Josh Germany closed out the contest in the seventh inning.

Offensively, the Eagles were limited to just four hits, but timely doubles allowed Milton to build a gap. Milton tied the game in the second inning after Luc Scudellari walked and later scored on an errant throw while stealing third.

Graham Pauley put the Eagles in front with a sacrifice fly in the third.

John Morgan drove in two runs with a double in the fifth. Danny Grillo hit an RBI double in the sixth.

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

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Danny Grillo leads off from first. Grillo and the Eagles secured the No. 3 seed from Region 5 for the state playoffs. 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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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 (22-8) this Thursday.

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

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St. Francis earned the final playoff berth in Class-A Private with multiple wins in the final week of the regular season.

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 upand-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.

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The experience gained from playing in the highly contested Region 4 could prove beneficial for the Hornets who face Region 2 champions Newnan (228) 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.

(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

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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 fourthstraight 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.

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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 Wolver-

ines 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.

(24) St. Francis vs. (9) Stratford Academy St. Francis clawed its way into playoff contention in the final month of the regular season and secured the final playoff berth with four wins last week.

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.

Stratford enters the postseason with a 16-3 record dating back to the first week of March.

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J U L I E M A R T I N | F E AT U R E D P R O P E R T I E S

NEW LISTING

SOLD

13175 Owens Way

15635 Canterbury Chase Offered for $899,000

Offered for $1,434,900

PRICE REDUCTION

570 Barnesley Lane Offered for $775,000

PRICE REDUCTION

267 Traditions Drive Offered for $859,000

ACTIVE

710 Hallbrook Court Offered for $735,000

UNDER CONTRACT

ACTIVE

ACTIVE

255 Iron Mountain Road Offered for $1,150,000

790 Golf Vista Court Offered for $1,460,000

PRICE REDUCTION

UNDER CONTRACT

691 Glenover Drive Offered for $849,000

ACTIVE

1727 Buckhead Lane Offered for $875,000

SOLD

15310 Treyburn Manor View Offered for $732,000

SOLD

455 Arcaro Drive Offered for $889,000

545 Tullamore Way Offered for $1,325,000

LEASE ACTIVE

UNDER CONTRACT

14041 Triple Crown Drive Offered for $874,999

410 Milton Avenue Offered for $1,775

380 North Farm Drive Offered for $379,900

NEW LISTING

12640 Lecoma Trace Offered for $552,900

NEW LISTING

14505 Eighteenth Fairway Offered for $829,000

NEW LISTING

15320 Treyburn Manor View Offered for $700,000

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