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Journalism under attack: Turkey ►►PAGE 8, 16 Schools, county let tax dollars slip away ►►PAGE 17

‘Wheelin’ Wednesdays’ back in Johns Creek Food trucks give hump day lunch options for five separate dates ►►PAGE 6

Handel, Ossoff faceoff in June 20 runoff Two candidates will vie for the 6th Congressional District seat ►►PAGE 10

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Autrey Mill goes WILD Annual event fun for entire family ►►PAGES 32 – 33 HATCHER HURD/HERALD

Coughlin takes oath of office New Johns Creek City Councilman Chris Coughlin takes his oath of office from Judge Christopher Brasher as Coughlin’s wife, Nicole, and children, Luke, 4, and Ella, 1, watch. Coughlin has big ideas for the city’s future. Read more, Page 4.

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Man arrested for stealing campaign signs ROSWELL, Ga. — As tensions over the April 18 6th Congressional District election whipped up to a fever pitch, Roswell police arrested one man on misdemeanor theft charges for stealing campaign signs. Police were tipped off by a 14-second video on Twitter showing the man shoving the signs into the back of his truck.

The videographer met with Roswell police April 16 to alert them about the incident.

In the video, the man, later identified as Frank Nash, is seen allegedly stealing the signs near the Shallowford and Pine Grove roads intersection. Nash is from Woodstock, a city that is not included in the 6th Congressional District.

Although the video shows Nash grabbing mostly Jon Ossoff signs, Roswell’s Public Information Officer Lisa Holland said that Nash was not singling out one candidate.

“He was angry about all the signs on the right away and

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Woman caught with ‘booster bags’ during theft ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a woman April 2 for shoplifting from a store at North Point Mall.

While patrolling at the mall, officers saw two women quickly exit a store with the store manager following them.

The manager told the officer that she suspected the two women of shoplifting.

The officer ran after the two, but they started running to the parking lot.

When police caught the duo they found that one of them was holding “booster bags,” or bags lined with foil commonly used by shoplifters. Inside the bags, police found multiple items of clothing with the tags still on and no receipts.

The woman holding the stolen items, 37-year-old Keisha Mulkey of Riverdale, was arrested for obstruction, theft by shoplifting under $500 and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.

thought he had the right to remove them,” Holland said. “There wasn’t any particular party or person he was targeting.”

Officers later found Ossoff’s signs along with signs for other candidates, including Mohammad Ali Bhuiyan and Judson Hill, in a dumpster.

Nash was booked and released from Fulton County Jail April 19 after paying a $1,000 bond.

NASH The April 18 election ended in a runoff between Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel, after neither candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote. The two will go head-to-head June 20 in a special runoff election for a chance to fill the seat vacated by Tom Price.

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Fake $100 bill found at restaurant JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A restaurant manager notified police April 14 about a fake $100 bill.

Two days earlier, two suspects at the Jet’s Pizza on Medlock Bridge Road had paid for their meal with the $100 bill.

The money was later found to be counterfeit when the manager brought it to be deposited, and a representative from Bank of America verified that the note was fake.

Drunk father fires gun, family fears for lives MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man made a comment to his son about what would happen if he shot himself in the head, then retrieved a handgun and fired it off his front porch with his family in the home. The incident occurred on Manor Bridge Drive on April 17.

The man was talking with his oldest son, who said the father was “severely intoxicated,” when the father asked the son what would happen if he shot himself in the head. The son said the father then went into the home’s attic

to retrieve a Glock handgun.

After the father retrieved the gun, he went to the front porch and fired it at a row of bushes. When questioned by police, the man said he knew the gun was loaded but did not expect it to go off. He said he fired the gun because he needed to “blow off some steam” as he is going through a divorce.

After hearing the single gunshot, the family locked themselves in a room and called police. The man was arrested for disorderly conduct and for discharging a firearm while intoxicated.

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Gullwing Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 1 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jerry Thomas Mathews, 29, of Caldwell Road, Lawrenceville, was

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How can dry eyes be treated beyond artificial tears?

By Dr. Samir Vira

Dry eye symptoms are becoming an increasing reason for office visits to ophthalmologists and optometrists everywhere. From mild eye irritation or gritty sand sensation to occasional blurry vision and eye fatigue, dry eye syndrome can affect suffering individuals in a variety of different ways.

Treatment for dry eye syndrome is usually initiated with lubricating drops called artificial tears. Using artificial tears, whether brand name or not, several times per day works well for most patients. However, many patients continue to experience significant symptoms requiring further treatment.

Preservative-free artificial tears, which are available in individual vials, can be beneficial to individuals with long-standing history of dry eye syndrome that have become poorly responsive to bottled artificial tears and that are prone to irritation from the preservatives. Additionally, thicker gel or ointment formulations of artificial tears, such as Refresh PM or Genteal, can be applied to the eyes right before bedtime to prevent desiccation of the eye surface over the course of the night. This is especially helpful in individuals who have exposure of their eyes from an incomplete closure of their eyelids.

Often, patients with chronic dry eyes have associated inflammation on the eye surface. A short course of low-dose topical steroids, such as lotemax (loteprednol etabonate), can be employed to reduce inflammation. Another prescription medication Restasis, or cyclosporine 0.05%, has been approved for long-term use in dry eye patients. It has been shown to not only reduce inflammation on the eye surface but also help improve tear production.

Eyelid disease can also contribute to dry eye syndrome. Meibomian glands located on the eyelids produce the normal oily layer of the tear film. Disruption of this oily layer due to clogged or poorly functioning meibomian glands leads to dry eye symptoms. Applying direct warm compresses to the eyelids aids in unblocking these glands and improving oil gland function. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and flaxseed oil, improves this oily layer and leads to better lubrication of the ocular surface. For patients with severe eyelid disease, an antibiotic named doxycycline may be used for a short duration to reduce the normal bacterial load of the eyelids. Doxycycline also has anti-inflammatory properties to decrease eyelid-associated inflammation.

When patients with severe dry eyes fail conventional therapies, customized contact lenses called scleral lenses may be necessary. These lenses serve as a moisture chamber to continuously bathe the ocular surface with lubricating drops. Autologous serum tears can also be an option for severe dry eye patients. Blood is drawn from the patient; subsequently, the plasma is separated from the red blood cells and then combined with preservative free artificial tears. Serum tears contain many of the biologically active components of natural tears that help to improve the eye surface and treat dry eyes.

Various new therapeutic modalities continue to emerge for the management of dry eye syndrome. Patients with dry eye syndrome should seek a consultation with an ophthalmologist specializing in dry eye management to better understand their condition and learn about their treatment options.

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Lost to many in the hoopla of the congressional race April 18 was the not inconsequential Johns Creek City Council Post 4 race won by Chris Coughlin over John Patrick Flores. CoughCOUGHLIN lin won in a landslide with 63 percent of the vote.

Coughlin won a council seat before, but only served one day because it was to fill another unexpired term. This time, Coughlin’s victory will give him nearly a complete term, replacing Bob Gray who ran for Congress in the same election.

Now with more than two years in front of him this time, Coughlin, a research scientist, has definite ideas about what he would like to see the city do.

“The No. 1 thing on my list is to ensure that the quality of life for residents will be protected,” Coughlin said shortly before his first council meeting. “I want to be part of the Comprehensive Plan update because that will be a guide for how we plan to develop and redevelop

over the next 10 years.”

He also wants what he calls his traffic congestion task force, “within the purview of the city.”

“I would like us to have actual staff time dedicated to that,” he said.

Coughlin had been working on a traffic congestion task force independent of the city. He said the group had worked with Johns Creek Community Association, Georgia Commute Options and some of the businesses in the city.

“I’d like to bring that to the city and start looking at traffic solutions besides the typical widening [of roads],” he said.

“We’re already hitting the ground running and talking about some light-timing issues. That would include auditing and adapting the fully functional adaptive signals.”

Coughlin said he would also focus on the Comprehensive Plan’s overarching goal of preserving the residential character of Johns Creek.

“I want to explore solutions to traffic beyond the TSPLOST widenings,” he said.

Coughlin said ongoing discussions about Jones Bridge TSPLOST projects are ongoing and should “be interesting.”

The TSPLOST projects are set, so the [traffic] focus should be on what can be done in the interim.

He said he hopes to bring the traffic task force to meet with staff to help with its ideas.

Johns Creek Special Election Results POST 4 Chris Coughlin 10,047 (63.8%) John Patrick Flores 5,702 (36.2%) “We can try these solutions and if they work? Awesome,” he said.

He wants the city to work more closely with Fulton County Schools’ “Walk to School” program, which should ease morning traffic congestion.

Coughlin also mentioned working with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce to see how businesses could help ease congestion.

“We could incentivize through occupational tax decreases,” he said. “That just an idea I’ve thrown out. In my mind everything is on the table. Traffic is the No.1 issue for our residents.”

Other areas include getting more public input on parkland appropriations. Coughlin mentioned that “Cauley Creek folks” want that park a “little more passive.”

“Dean Gardens is up for sale,” he said. “So there are some opportunities there. There are a lot of moving parts to the park bond.”

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Food trucks rolling back into town ‘Wheelin’ Wednesdays’ bring back popular event on new day

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The trucks will be in the same location as previous years, a vacant lot off Johns Creek Parkway, near 11300 Johns Creek Parkway (See map). But with a big difference.

“All the food trucks will be new this year. We want to give folks a new lineup. And our new vendors are excited about coming out,” said Bethany Lavigno Hountz, JCA Economic Development manager.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Food Trucks will be driving back into Johns Creek beginning Wednesday, May 3.

What better way to get over Hump Day than with a unique and fun lunchtime experience, said Johns Creek Advantage CEO Bethany Hountz.

“This is the third year that we have coordinated these lunchtime food truck events. As always, we have listened to our business community’s input, and at their suggestion, we moved these events from Fridays to Wednesdays,” she said.

That came as a request from local businesses who point out Fridays are often a getaway early day. So to make it more of a midweek break for more area employees, this year’s event is Wheelin’ Wednesdays.

Trucks will be serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (unless they sell out earlier). JCA will have new and different trucks at each event.

The lineup for Wednesday, May 3, includes four of the best: • The Deep South Biscuit Company • Smokin’ Moe’s BBQ • Tex’s Tacos • King of Pops

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Alcon “Wheelin’ Wednesdays” will take place in a vacant lot off Johns Creek Parkway, near 11300 Johns Creek Parkway. burn off the all the calories,” Hountz said.

And while that does not come with an ironclad guarantee exactly, it will be a more healthy way to come.

The May event is the first of five Wheelin’ Wednesday events scheduled this year. The other dates are: • June 7, • Aug. 2, • Sept. 13 • Oct, 4.

Make sure to check the JCA website to see what new trucks are coming that particular week.

“We are really excited about the lineup this year. The vendors are all excited about coming. We think they will provide a variety of good eating that people will enjoy,” Hountz said.

Do not forget to bring your business card to drop in the bowl. Three names will be drawn at 12:30 during the October 4th event & each will receive a $100 MasterCard gift card. If you come to each event, then you will have five business cards in the bowl, increasing your chances to win.

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OPINION

Freedom of the press rare commodity in this world I met a man last week who a year ago was the editor of a newspaper with a circulation of 1 million readers. Today he is in exile and looking for a job.

Erdogan was able to pack ZaHATCHER HURD man’s board of diExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com rectors with people associated with the Justice and Development Party.

The Republic of Turkey has always been a country with one foot in the East and one foot in the West straddling the Mediterranean Sea at its narrowest point.

Turkey has been a shining example of a Muslim democracy practicing religious and cultural tolerance. It has been an important member of NATO and an important U.S. ally in the fight against radical Islam.

Bilici and his newspaper, Zaman, show how fast one’s rights can go away, how fast a country can slip away, too.

He visited our news office to tell his story of how Turkey was plunged into a darkening abyss and there is little hope of his country’s return to a true democracy.

Turkey was always one of those countries I never concerned myself about.

It was a country that came out of World War I one of those bankrupt empires – along with Austria-Hungary Empire and the Russian Empire.

Kemal Ataturk is the Turkish George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In the 1920s he fashioned a vibrant, progressive, democratic Turkey.

He did it in a part of the world where we seldom find such adjectives today.

Turkey was a stable democracy, one that practices a secular form of government. While mostly Muslim, it allowed minorities religious freedom and political participation.

Notice the use of the past tense here. Last July, there was an abortive coup in Turkey apparently begun by dissident military officers. It was quickly put down by other members of the military, but the damage was done.

There have been military coups in Turkey in its past and although this one ended in a few hours – and about 400 deaths – Erdogan began to consolidate power in the hands of his executive branch.

Judges, professors, military officers, legislators – almost anyone with authority – began to be arrested. Dissent was quashed. Erdogan purged the judiciary and then began to use the courts

The now closed head office of Abdulhammit Bilici’s former newspaper, Zaman. and police to silence all dissent while amassing more power to his executive authority.

You may have noticed the newscasts making a big deal out of a recent Turkish referendum that just about ensures Erdogan will have the powers of a dictator.

The coup that spawned the power grab was so inept, it caused many to question whether it was a ruse to allow Erdogan to seize more power.

But there was still the media to deal with. And Erdogan went to work. Media outlets were attacked from many sides, Bilici told us.

Some media outlets against Erdogan were shut down as spreading treason.

As Erdogan’ s authoritarian regime pulled in more and more power, it gained power in the judiciary by having any true democracy-minded judges expelled or arrested.

With the courts in hand, journalists, editors and even politicians could be arrested on trumped-up charges.

Sometimes Erdogan’s minions bullied advertisers to withdraw support or face the consequences to their own businesses.

Other media outlets found their companies had been bought by people

Read “Journalism under attack: Turkey” Page 16 friendly to Erdogan and emasculated the news reporting from the inside.

Arrests, bankruptcies, hostile takeovers – all were methods to eliminate a free press in Turkey, Bilici told us.

His newspaper, Zaman, was known for its diversity of opinion. Minority editorialists were encouraged to provide a voice and a view from other sides of society.

Erdogan was able to pack Zaman’s board of directors with people associated with Justice and Development Party. Those who wrote anti-Erdogan articles were simply fired – or arrested.

Some 50 Zaman journalists are in prison today. In all, more than 200 have been jailed. Bilici was forced to flee the country.

Today, he is telling his story to anyone who will listen. His country is being consumed from within.

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margins – and brought out immediate charges of voter fraud.

“Today, 90 percent of the media are under government control,” Belici said.

“The remaining 10 percent struggle to survive. With control of the judiciary it is easy for anyone against Erdogan to land in jail.”

The 200-plus journalists in jail lead the world in that category of prisoner, he said.

Turkey is headed for one-man rule.

Look at any country that experienced one-man rule and see what has happened. He ticks them off: Iraq, Iran, Russia, Libya, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba. The list goes on.

“Turkey is a secular state. It had an exceptional place as a nation situated east and west. We have one leg in NATO,” Belici said. “We had a role to play until Erdogan became an authoritarian.”

Belici asks for nothing. He is a journalist and he simply wants to tell his story. It is a sad story, perhaps with implications in a region already sitting on a lit powder keg.

But it couldn’t happen here. Not in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

Not here. Could it?

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Runoff for Handel, Ossoff in 6th District Candidates refocus efforts for June 20 runoff

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel will face off in a runoff for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District to replace the open seat vacated by Tom Price, now the U.S. Health and HuHANDEL man Services secretary. Nearly 200,000 voters turned out April 18 for the race that included 18 candidates.

The runoff election will be held June 20.

Ossoff received 48 percent of the vote, just short of a majority that would have won OSSOFF him the seat outright.

Handel, the former Secretary of State, led the 11 other Republicans in the field with 20 percent of votes.

Bob Gray followed Handel with 11 percent and Dan Moody drew 9 percent.

The race gained national attention as Democrat Ossoff was the frontrunner to oust Republicans in a traditionally red district, and many felt it could come as a blow to the Trump Administration in the first major election during his presidency. President Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other national political figures weighed in on

Read next week’s Herald for profiles of both candidates. the race.

Following the April 18 election, Ossoff said reaching a runoff was already a victory for his campaign.

“We defied the odds, shattered expectations and now are ready to fight on and win in June,” the statement said. “They said it couldn’t be done. And when they realized we were ahead, they threw millions of dollars against us. But no amount of dark super-PAC money can overcome real grassroots energy.”

National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Steve Stivers congratulated Handel in a statement and said, “Republicans are united and ready to do everything we can to elect Karen to Congress.”

Backing Ossoff, the Working Families Party said Ossoff’s potential election in June would be a blow to Republicans and the Trump Administration.

“The resistance movement that has risen up to meet Trump had a real impact tonight,” their statement said.

Speaker Paul Ryan congratulated Handel and said she has his full support for the congressional seat.

“Karen Handel is a proven leaders who is committed to solving our nation’s problems and meeting our biggest challenges head-on,” his statement said.

Fulton has hearings on water/sewer rate hikes NORTH FULTON – The Fulton County Department of Public Works will hold a series of public hearings on rate hikes related to its new Capital Improvement Program for 2016 – 2025.

The Public Works Department will hold public meetings to hear input from the community about the Capital Improvement Plan and proposed rate increase: • Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Fulton County Water Resources Operations Center 11575 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009, 2nd floor

The Department plans to fund the Capital Improvement Program through a water and sewer rate increase.

The Capital Improvement plan includes a number of water system improvements, wastewater treatment plant expansions, wastewater collection system improvements, water and wastewater Relocations and repairs.

Project costs for the nine-year period total around $523 million.

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Alpharetta’s Belle Isle to run for secretary of state

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA — Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said Friday he plans to enter the Republican Primary race for Georgia Secretary of State in 2018.

Belle Isle, 42, became mayor in 2012 and is in the last half BELLE ISLE of his second and final term. He made the formal announcement Monday, April 24.

“I love the city of Alpharetta and want to keep serving it,” Belle Isle said Friday.

“I think this is an opportunity to do for Georgia what we’ve done for Alpharetta.”

Belle Isle said he is most proud of giving residents – longtime and new – a sense of attachment to their city by helping revive the downtown and ushering in the Avalon development.

The city is also now laying the groundwork for the Alpha Loop, a green beltline surrounding the heart of the city.

He said the secretary of state has its own constitutional tasks but it also has the role of “keeper of the seal.”

That role, he said, means creating in all Georgians an affinity for their state.

He said he thinks his role as mayor has made him ideally suited for that task.

“I want to make Georgia the best at what it does,” he said. “Technology is one of those things, but also the moving of people and goods from our ports – and the marketing of crops and livestock.”

Bringing those industries together can open up a lot of opportunities for Georgians, he said.

In remarks Monday, Belle Isle said he intends to pursue the other roles of the office and focused on serving as the state’s chief election officer.

“Without question, the first priority of the Secretary of State is voter security,” he said. “I will work to initiate the very latest in physical and logical cyber security. Backup reporting, closed circuit data storage, and collaborative training for our county election boards are also priorities. I will also work to bridge the gap for our business owners and those who seek to be licensed professionals. I will strive to grow Georgia’s unique economic strengths.”

Belle Isle, a local attorney, served two years on the City Council prior to his term as mayor.

He and his wife, Candice, have two children, Colton and Kayley.

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DeSimone has served as chief since 2013. A retired colonel and32-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, DeSimone is a veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

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ATHENS, Ga. – The University of Georgia has named Johns Creek resident Shreya Ganeshan as one of its Udall Scholars this year.

As a third-year student Ganeshan was honored for her leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment.

Each year, the Udall Foundation awards about 60 scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for their efforts related to Native American nations or their work in environmental advocacy and policy.

Ganeshan is majoring in economics and statistics and plans to pursue a doctorate in clean energy innovation and deployment.

Joining her as a Udall scholar is Elizabeth Wilkes from Atlanta. Wilkes is majoring in geography and ecology and plans to pursue a master’s degree in either food policy or agricultural and environmental studies.

Both are Honors students and Foundation Fellows.

“The University of Georgia congratulates our students for this significant accomplishment,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “The experiences they have gained through research and internships have prepared them, like other UGA students before them, to compete at the highest levels.”

With the addition of Ganeshan and Wilkes, UGA has had 11 Udall Scholars in the past seven years.

Ganeshan devotes a good bit of her extracurricular time serving in a number of ways. Among her activites are: • Serving as a campus tour guide through the UGA Visitors Center, • Executive director of the Roosevelt Institute at UGA, • Director of UGAvotes, • Adviser for the Lunchbox Garden Project • And an emerging fellow for energy and environment for Roosevelt Institute national.

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Since high school, Ganeshan has made time to be a South Indian classical music vocalist and performer.

After graduating from UGA, Ganeshan plans to study how weather-related disasters strain local and national infrastructure and plans to develop financial models for clean energy.

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A new home décor and gift boutique is opening in Alpharetta – and it’s all for a good cause.

As a part of Dream Weavers of Georgia, all proceeds from the Ashley Marie store will go toward supporting foster children in state.

“The opening of Ashley Marie was inspired by the desire that Georgia’s foster children might experience the same opportunities in life as all other children,” said spokesperson Laurin Lausier. “This includes music lessons, summer camps, tutoring, orthodontics and participation in athletic programs, to name a few.”

The store is named after two young Ashley Marie will offer childcare items women, Ashley and Marie, who were such as children’s clothes, books and once in the foster care and adoption toys. system themselves.

Lausier said that group wanted to dedicate the store to the duo because The store will be holding its grand they “have greatly impacted the lives of opening the same day as the Spring many of the Dream Weavers volunteers” Bazaar. This will be the first year that with their stories.

Dream Weavers of Georgia will hold this The store will not only provide a new bazaar, but they are already planning shopping experience for locals looking to make it an annual event. to make a difference. It will also allow “The Spring Bazaar will allow the foster children of the appropriate age to community the chance to better underwork in a retail space. stand the mission of DreamWeavers,” “Not only is our desire to be able Lausier said. “It will help create awareto support foster ness about the foster children monetarily,” care system and Lausier said. “We provide people an want to be able to occasion to give back prepare them to through volunteerism become independent as well as becoming and have opportunia loyal customer of ties to acquire and Ashley Marie.” develop job skills.”

At the bazaar, Ashley Marie will visitors will have the be housed within opportunity to buy the Kalen Center, a jewelry, clothing, three-story complex embroidery gifts, housing multiple handbags, home furnonprofits dedicated nishings, accessories, to helping foster gourmet foods and children and their makeup from local LAURIN LAUSIER families. Like Ashvendors.

Dream Weavers of Georgia spokesperson ley Marie, the Kalen The bazaar and Center is also named grand opening will be after a Dream Weavheld from 10 a.m.-8 ers of Georgia foster child. p.m., April 28, at 201 Vaughan Drive in Plans for the 1,000-square-foot Ash- Alpharetta. ley Marie store have been in the works To learn more about Dream Weavsince the inception of the Kalen Center ers of Georgia and Ashley Marie, visit about seven years ago, Lausier said. dreamweaversofgeorgia.org.

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BLACKBOX SPECIAL REPORT: PART VII

Journalism under attack: Turkey

By HANS APPEN hans@appenmediagroup.com Once the Editor in Chief of the largest daily circulation newspaper in Turkey, Abdülhamit Bilici now lives in exile in the United States, searching for a job, and doing what he can to bring the injustices of the Erdogan regime to light.

In the Appen Media conference room, in Alpharetta, Georgia, Bilici sits calm, cool and collected at the head of the table. He is sharply dressed and speaks softly; each word calculated.

Just a year ago, Bilici was living in Turkey and leading the Zaman newsroom that boasted nearly a million daily readers of its print edition. That was before the government shut it down after last summer’s failed military coup. By comparison, Appen Media publishes 75,000 copies of Herald newspapers per week.

Bilici explained that the government was able to take over Zaman, and control its editorial direction, by adding members to its board of trustees who were sympathetic to the Justice and Development Party, led by Erdogan.

“They fired any journalists who didn’t like the government and Erdogan, the man who is ruling Turkey now,” Bilici said. “They changed the editorial policy in 24 hours, and made us the mouthpiece of the government. And then, when there was a military coup in July of last year, they shut down the newspaper, together with 160 other news organizations including newspapers, TV and radio stations.”

While the newspaper planned its 30th anniversary, the government started to jail its reporters one by one.

When that occurred, Bilici, a vocal critic of President Erdogan’s, was fired.

“The newspaper was critical of the corruption, and the authoritarian tendency,” Bilici said. “Like other newspapers that were critical, that angered Erdogan. And since he was controlling the judiciary, it was very easy to jail journalists. Now, there are 50 journalists from my newspaper alone [in prison].”

“Almost 90 percent of media is now under control of the government and Erdogan,” Bilici said. “The critical media is limited to maybe 10 percent, and they are struggling to survive. Some of the editors are in jail and have lots of problems.”

In total there are 200 journalists in Turkish prisons, according to Bilici. The Committee to Protect Journalists has kept statistics on jailed journalists since 1990 and reports that 2016 saw a record

Why we wrote about Turkey

From left, Appen Executive Editor Hatcher Hurd, former Editor in Chief of Turkey’s largest daily newspaper Abdülhamit Bilici and Appen General Manager Hans Appen. number of journalists jailed, with Turkey representing nearly a third of all cases.

“Turkey is not a perfect democracy,” Bilici said. “But it was the only Muslim secular democracy in NATO and has been an ally of the United States for 60 years.”

Now, Turkey is headed in a very authoritarian direction.

“We have experienced what happens when freedom of expression is not possible, when the judiciary is not independent, and when the country is ruled by one man,” Bilici said. “Look at Syria. There, one man ruled, and look at the result. Turkey is in a very political region. It is neighbors to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Russia. Almost 99 percent is Muslim. But it is the only secular Muslim state among [57] Muslim countries.”

Bilici said Turkey had an exceptional position. With one leg, it was in the West, as a member of NATO and other European institutions. And with the other leg it was among other Muslim countries. So, it could bridge different cultures, religions, and continents.

When asked if he saw any parallels to the attack on media in Turkey, and those in the United States today, Bilici paused.

“Right now, there are no journalists in jail [in America] despite being very critical of the Trump administration,” he said. “There are no judges in jail for deciding cases Trump does not like, and there are no professors fired for teaching things the president disagrees with.”

But, right now, there is a kind of solidarity among journalists covering Trump, and that helps, Bilici explained.

Specifically, he cited Fox News’s Shepard Smith’s defense of CNN’s Jim Acosta. They have decided that while each news organization’s coverage may represent different viewpoints or arrive at different conclusions, an attack on one member of the press as an attack

on all members of the press.

“When U.S. journalists were denied access to a White House briefing — we had that in Turkey, at press conferences, where press cards were revoked.

But in America, there were other press organizations that protested this, together. In Turkey, this did not happen.”

Bilici pointed to several examples of a slow erosion of democracy in the United States. President Trump making declarations about which news organizations are legitimate and which are “fake,” is an attack on the media. Congress ignoring President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court politicizes the Judicial Branch.

“In my view, freedom of expression, and an independent judiciary are two critical red lines for any democracy,” Bilici said.

Bilici warned Americans should keep an eye out for signs of an attack on democracy: • Using the IRS to target those who disagree with the government or people that the president does not like.

• Labeling individuals “un-American” to erode their reputation or damage their brand.

• Attacking the character or professionalism of what the government deems “controversial” reporters.

• Trading government contracts in exchange for favors, like agreeing to no longer advertise in certain publications.

• Loaning money to media groups in financial distress and then selling the loans to companies sympathetic to the government in power.

Bilici said the media has never been very popular in Turkey. Because of that, it was easier for those in power to get rid of journalists or entire news groups.

For the past 27 years, our core mission has been to focus on local news – local people, local events, local institutions. Generally, we do not cover national stories without a local angle. So why are we writing about Turkey? Where is the local angle?

The short answer is that Turkey is the poster child for once thriving democracies that failed or are in danger of failing. We believe in democratic forms of government, we care how other democracies are doing. Since 1923 Turkey has been a secular, democratic, “parliamentary republic” (the United States is a “constitutional federal republic”) and a major ally of the United States.

The current president Recep Erdogan has asked for, and the voters recently approved in a referendum, substantial changes in the Turkish constitution that eliminate many checks and balances and transfer greater power to the president.

Additionally, Erdogan, in an effort to consolidate power, has in essence dismantled Turkey’s once-thriving media by jailing journalists and shutting down about 200 media outlets.

One of the country’s largest newspapers – Zaman was one casualty.

Before it’s seizure, the paper had a circulation of nearly a million daily – more than double that of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Freedom of the press and the persecution of journalists anywhere in the world is a problem. It is instantly “local news” no matter where it happens.

What is happening in Turkey is a threat to freedom everywhere. We were fortunate to be able to interview the former editor of Zaman who now lives in exile in the United States. Appen publishers Ray and Christina Appen toured Turkey on vacation a number of years ago including a tour of Zaman and met some of the news staff.

Scarier still, Bilici said with the media neutralized, the government is now targeting private businesses, universities and trade unions. In Turkey, 7,000 members of academia have been fired in the past eight months.

“Turkey is very divided today,” Bilici said. “Half of it is very much in love with Erdogan, and the other half hates him. This is very dangerous. We should not hate each other, we should not encourage people in that direction even if politicians would like us to do that. We should love our neighbors, we should love other people that have different opinions. Thus far, we have not been able to do that in Turkey.”

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County, school district lost out on potential $1.5M tax windfall Alpharetta successful in fight to retain Avalon tax payment

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com Fulton County and Fulton County Schools sat out on a case that could have cost them a combined $1.5 million in tax collections.

Representatives for the county and school district chose not to participate in a 2016 court battle waged by Alpharetta against North American Properties, owners of Avalon.

The mega-development filed an appeal in February 2016 claiming that its 2015 tax assessment was too high.

It sought reimbursement from the county, the school district and the city for a majority of the $2.3 million it had paid in property taxes claiming its property was assessed improperly.

Avalon argued that the development was not issued a certificate of occupation until after Jan. 1, 2015, and, therefore, the property should be valued based on its pre-development status.

For tax year 2015, the Fulton County Assessor’s Office initially set the property’s fair market value at $338,344,500. It set the taxable value at $67,668,900.

As such: • The City of Alpharetta received $389,096 in 2015 taxes from Avalon, based on its mill levy of 5.75 mills.

• Fulton County received $727,000 in taxes based on its 10.7 mills rate.

• Fulton County Schools received $1,252,000 based on its 18.5 mills rate.

After Avalon protested, the Fulton County Board of Assessors reduced the assessed fair market value from $338,344,500 to $8,152,300 for Tax Year 2015, a reduction of more than 95 percent.

Both Fulton County and Fulton County Schools reimbursed North American Properties more than $1.5 million of the nearly $2 million they had collected.

But Alpharetta refused.

Court action filed In December 2016, attorneys for Avalon filed suit in Fulton County Superior Court seeking judgement against

Documents obtained through Open Records requests show that the City of Alpharetta notified both Fulton County and the school district back in March 2016 of its intent to fight any tax reimbursement to Avalon.

Alpharetta.

In the city’s response, Alpharetta City Attorney Sam Thomas argued that the development was not entitled to reimbursement of its property taxes and should never have been reassessed.

Thomas noted Avalon held its grand opening and was fully operational by Jan. 1, 2015. The city also claimed Avalon received its reduced assessment with false information.

Avalon and the Fulton County Development Authority “agreed to provide the Fulton County Board of Assessors with false information regarding the completion and occupancy of the New Retail Buildings so that [Avalon’s]

leasehold interest in the New Retail Buildings would not be taxable for tax year 2015,” the city stated in its filing.

Then, in February, Avalon dropped its case against Alpharetta.

The settlement means the city will keep $370,000 in property taxes under dispute. If Avalon had prevailed, the city would have kept only $19,000 in property taxes.

Thomas said only that both sides concluded that it was best to move forward together as partners rather than spend more time in litigation.

Thomas was asked about the city’s claim that Avalon and the Development Authority supplied the tax assessor’s office with “false information.”

Thomas said a more accurate description would be that Avalon based its argument on “information that was in error.”

Al Nash, executive director of the Fulton County Development Authority, said his office wasn’t even named in the suit and it certainly does not go about performing property assessments.

Other governments notified of judgment Further, documents obtained through Open Records requests show that the City of Alpharetta notified both Fulton County and the school district back in March 2016 of its intent to fight

any tax reimbursement to Avalon.

In emails sent by Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris, both the county and school district were urged to take note.

“We encourage you or an appropriate person of your agency to review this and make your concerns known to David Fitzgibbon, chief appraiser, as soon as practicable.

“He has informed us that while he disagrees with our view he will bring this matter to his legal department for their take. We hope to hear from his office soon,” the email read.

Contacted this week, Fulton County Interim Chief Appraiser Dwight Robinson said, “Fulton County’s decisions were based on established practices and on legal advice.”

In earlier correspondence, Robinson held that the county followed the memorandum of agreement between Avalon and the Fulton County Development Authority which states that “full value is not established until January 1st after a final certificate of occupancy is issued. Until then, we appraise the property as undeveloped.

“A ‘grand opening’ is not a ‘final certificate of occupancy,’” he said.

Susan Hale, spokeswoman for Fulton County Schools also responded.

“The guidance given to us by the Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s Office is that property valuations and appeals are handled by the County Board of Tax Assessors, Boards of Equalization and Superior Court.

“If applicable, cities, school systems and other taxing authorities should not intervene in the valuation or appeal process,” Hale said.

Officials with Avalon did not respond to requests for comment.

Whether Fulton County or the school district can change course and ask Avalon to return the reimbursed tax money is unclear.

Thomas, the Alpharetta City Attorney, said Alpharetta began from a position of strength because Avalon had already paid taxes on the full assessment. The city had the money, and Avalon was asking for part of it to be returned.

But the county and school district have already returned their share.

“They’re certainly in a weakened position,” Thomas said.

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New-look Chick-fil-A opens in Avalon New location brings 100 jobs to Alpharetta

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Chick-fil-A at Avalon is open and ready to welcome customers in what will to be a unique experience.

“The design of the building is completely different than any other Chick-Fil-A you will see,” said franchise owner John Crays. “It’s a one-of-a-kind custom design.”

The 5,000-square-foot restaurant boasts a two-story indoor play area, 140 indoor seats and 20 outdoor seats.

Inside, nine peach-basket lights hang from the ceiling to give the area a rustic feel.

Customers can also find a large gathering table in the dining area that is made from reclaimed wood and subway tiles. Above it hangs a light fixture created from recycled Coca-Cola bottles made by local artist Kathleen Plate.

One of the features that makes this Chick-Fil-A unique is the drive-thru, which has two lanes and can fit 33 cars at a time.

The developer of Avalon purposely sought out Chick-Fil-A to have one of the restaurants built on the property.

“One of the concepts they were very interested in being a part of the Avalon brand was Chick-Fil-A,” Crays said.

“That’s how it all got started.”

To celebrate the opening, the ChickFil-A held a “First 100 Pay-it-Forward” promotion in the days before the official launch. A kiosk was set up in different locations at Avalon that dispensed tick-

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Cristina and John Crays now work at the Chick-fil-A in Avalon instead of downtown Decatur.

The Chick-fil-A was built using a “Heritage design” to reflect the founder’s story.

ets for free meals, but some tickets had a sticker on them promising that the holder would “be surprised” if they gave it away within a minute.

Those who gave there prize away, as the sticker said, were given free ChickFil-A for a year by a disguised employee waiting nearby.

“It’s all about promoting generosity,” Crays said.

John and his wife Cristina Crays previously worked at a Chick-fil-A in downtown Decatur. John had been working at Chick-fil-A since he was in high school – 6 years as a team member and 15 as an owner. However with the new Chick-fil-A at Avalon announced, the two decided to move to the Alpharetta location to connect more with the community in which they live.

Alpharetta is “where we do life,”

restaurant Marketing Director Cristina said. “We see people every single day that we know from the community.”

Many of these community members now work for the duo at the new ChickFil-A “It’s a unique situation,” John said.

“It’s very rare that we walk out into the dining room, and we can’t find somebody we don’t know.”

The restaurant has brought 100 new jobs to the area. John said that the reason for the high number is because of the restaurant employs a large number of local students, all hand-picked

by John and Cristina.

“Because they’re really good high school students, they don’t want to work five nights a week,” John said.

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These alternating schedules more than double the amount of employees needed to run the restaurant. But John said it has been great working with every one of them.

“Our vision is ‘to deliver a remarkable experience executed by a remarkable team,’” John said. “And we have an incredible team.”

The Chick-fil-A already has plans to get involved with the community with themed nights and has started partnering with several local schools to arrange fundraising nights. They recently signed on with their first schools, Alpharetta Elementary and the Lionheart School.

“Almost everything we do is centered around families,” John said. “For us, that’s our passion.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia is leading the country in foreign trade and ranks 9th among states, according to data from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Last year alone, 78 percent of the state’s total trade and 96 percent of the state’s foreign investment originated from markets where the state has representation.

This is important to note because throughout President Donald Trump’s campaign, he often made references to Mexico and China, promising bold actions such as building a wall and bringing jobs back to America.

Now, with 100 days in office, various professionals met April 20 to talk about what impact the new president will have on business at The Trump Effect: the future of Georgia’s economic ties with China and Mexico event. The meeting, sponsored by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, brought together: • Mary Waters, deputy commissioner of International Trade at the Georgia Department of Economic Development • Mike Whitacre, partner at Frazier & Deeter • Jim Blair, managing director at Navigator Consulting • Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta Javier Diaz de Leon In 2016, Georgia saw $121.9 billion in merchandise trade globally, which is a 45 percent increase over the past decade, Waters said. Last year the state had $35.5 billion in exports to 214 countries and territories.

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Canada comprising 16.35 percent, Mexico 9.86 percent and China 7.20 percent of the state’s global trade.

“There is so much value in having representatives in all these countries,” Waters said. “The folks in these countries support our state, help drive greater trade flow through the ports and are driving foreign investment to Georgia from their markets. We want to continue our relationships around the world.”

Georgia has had representation in Mexican markets since 1993, she said. In 2016, the trade between Mexico and Georgia totaled $10 billion, with $3.58 billion in exports.

“There is a tremendous opportunity for Georgia businesses in the Mexican market,” Waters said. “We need to continue to support that and look to our neighbors to the south for a diverse range of opportunities. I’m bullish on the opportunities in the future for Mexico.”

The state has had representation in China since 2007. The total trade in 2016 was $21 billion, with $2.55 billion in exports.

“I expect our relationship with China to continue to grow as they continue to put money into their infrastructure and travel,” Waters said.

Blair said despite what has been said, China has created jobs, not taken them away from America.

“We don’t have a good standing in the world right now,” Blair said. “We are a very small part of this world.

People think we think we’re better than everyone else. The world is looking at us.”

Europeans think Mexico is a viable option for international trade, Blair said.

“I see danger in not educating ourselves,” Blair said. “We have to be educated before we make policies. I see risks.”

There are many businesses in the United States, China and Mexico that rely on the strong relationships already made, Diaz de Leon said.

“We share millions of products,” Diaz de Leon. “The demographics and numbers are there. We share history, families and economic prosperity with each other. It’s more than beaches and tequila. We are partners.”

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North Fulton CID, creates gateway with Encore Bridge $18M bridge leads effort for rebranding Northpoint area

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Passing over or under the not-quite-finished Encore Bridge over Ga. 400 and connecting Westside Parkway with Northpoint Parkway, you know this is not your average bridge widening.

Call it a bridge makeover. The $18 million project begun a year ago is open to traffic but still has some finishing touches – and oh what touches they are.

The North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) has adopted the project, beautifying the bridge and improving it to be a multimodal portal linking Verizon Amphitheater Encore Park at Encore Parkway to Northpoint Parkway and the Alpharetta Greenway.

The North Fulton CID wants to integrate Westside Parkway and Northpoint Parkway which straddle Ga. 400 so that between them is a well-branded and distinct live-work-shop-play area.

“Encore Bridge will be a big part of branding the CID’s area, and we intend for it to be a gateway that is both multimodal and makes a visual statement as well,” said North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon.

It will easily handle pedestrian foot traffic well screened from the bike lanes and motorist lanes. In addition it will be well-landscaped.

“The bridge will carry through the look and the feel that the district will have throughout,” she said.

Encore Bridge at a Glance • Thee $18 million project has widened the existing twolane Encore Parkway between Westside Parkway and North Point Parkway, a distance of 0.7 miles. The new roadway will include: • Two 14-foot travel lanes, • Two 6-foot bike lanes, • 8-foot sidewalks on either side, • Landscaped buffers on each side, • A raised, landscaped median.

• A sidewalk will connect the east side of North Point Parkway and the new Encore Bridge to give greater access to the Big Creek Greenway trail.

• The bridge’s streetscape features include trees, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, street furniture, and architectural bridge elements.

Atkins North America Inc. Senior Project Manager Aaron Wadley has been charged with making it all happen.

“It has been an engineering challenge as well as an aesthetic one,” Wadley said. “The challenge is to take that aesthetic appeal and maintain it.

But we will have plazas, and the major intersections that will do just that throughout the district.”

That starts with the stone pillars and the stone bridge over Ga. 400.

It has been the job of Kimley Horn planner and landscape consultant Eric Bosman to mark each molded concrete “stone” for Hunt Valley Contractors to paint using their pallet of colors.

“We did a mock-up three times to get the right mix and mingle of the colors that make up the palette used on the mold,” Bosman said.

Those forms are then “washed” with a solution after they are painted that blends the colors of the concrete “stones” giving them a natural look. The overall effect creates a realistic patina.

“The effect is really something,” Bosman said. “It gives the bridge a distinctive look and personality.”

He said using real stone was not an option because Ga. 400 is a state highway, and the Georgia Department of Transportation will allow only concrete bridges to span the roadway.

North Fulton Community Improvement District is contributing almost a third of the cost ($6 million) so that Encore Bridge is a true gateway into the North Fulton CID’s district.

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Encore Bridge over Ga. 400 at North Point Mall is getting a super makeover and lots of TLC. Ensuring that TLC is at left Kimley Horn Planner and landscape consultant for the North Fulton CID Eric Bosman, ACIP. With him are North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon and Senior Project Manager Aaron Wadley with Atkins North America Inc. “It is all about giving walkability and livability qualities to this part of the Northpoint corridor,” said Hanlon. “The original plan for the bridge did nothing to encourage people to get out of their cars. We think it is necessary to be a walkable community to be sustainable.

The main reason for the project is to create a pedestrian crossing over Ga. 400.”

The enhanced bridge will change the way people think about the area, she said.

Hanlon pointed to the new projects that have gone up at the bridgehead on the Westside Parkway (eastern) side of the road.

“Making the bridge not only accessible to bike and foot traffic but by actually inviting it has been transformational for the area,” she said.

Instead of more commercial development at the Westside bridgehead, the proximity of Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park, Northpoint Mall and the Big Creek Greenway in one area has sparked three major residential developments at the western bridgehead totaling $58 million. They are: • Overture at Encore, a gated John Wieland townhome community with 76 homes of 3,000 square feet-plus and 4 bedrooms. $550,000 and up.

• Encore Walk, a 38-townhome community with two or three levels starting at $400,000.

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North Fulton CID consultant Eric Bosman shows what the finished work on Encore Bridge looks like. the premises. Opening soon.

Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook says the Encore Bridge project is having a huge impact on the Northpoint-Westside Parkway corridor at the mall.

“This is only the beginning of rebranding the Northpoint area. But we are already seeing a new interest in the district,” Cook said. “The multimodal aspects that link not only the mall but the greenway as well create new opportunities in the area. And we are seeing them already.”

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TASTE OF ALPHARETTA

Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festivalgoers, families and food connoisseurs. Dine at over 60 restaurants in one night in historic downtown Alpharetta. Sample appetizers, entrees and desserts from the best restaurants in town while enjoying live music.

Samples are typically $1-3. Top area chefs will compete on the culinary stage. Taste of Alpharetta will be Thursday, May 4 from 5-10 p.m. in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. More information can be found at awesomealpharetta.com.

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EVENTS: 55+ LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL EXPO

What: Appen Media Group will be hosting their free second annual 55+ Lifestyle and Travel Expo. Enjoy over 50 vendors, free refreshments, health and wellness screenings and dozens of door prizes.

When: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northfulton. com/newbeginningsexpo

SPRING MARKET AT THE EXCHANGE

What: Enjoy browsing through over 35 local artisans and vendors to shop for Mother’s Day, graduation, engagement, wedding and teacher gift ideas.

Admission is free.

When: Friday, April 28, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming More info: theexchangega.org

PARTY ON THE PLAZA

What: Celebrate the opening of Milton’s new City Hall building with a grand party. During the day, join for guided tours of City Hall with dinner and dancing in the evening. Music from The American Flyers.

When: Saturday, April 29, 1-10 p.m.

Where: City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.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 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: nfmg.net

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL CAR SHOW

What: Centennial High School FBLA will host a car show with multiple awards in order to benefit their trip to Anaheim for the National FBLA conference.

When: Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell More info: badurab@fultonschools.org

CORNHOLE CHALLENGE

What: Gather a team of four and come out to the inaugural cornhole challenge to compete for a free cornhole set and free entry to next year’s tournament.

Music, food trucks and other vendors will be on site.

When: Sunday, April 30, 1:30-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell Cost: Team registration for residents is $40. $60 for non-residents.

More info and registration: roswellgov. com

TRY OUT THE CIRCUS

What: Akrosphere is hosting a free “Try-Out-the-Circus Day” for anyone to try out circus apparatuses like those seen in Cirque du Soliel. Experience aerial silks, trapezes, Cyr wheels and more. Ages 6 and up.

When: Sunday, April 30, 1-2 p.m.

Where: 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta More info and reservations: akrosphere. com/free-try-day

FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

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

When: Through May 25 Where: Throughout North Fulton More info: facebook.com/pg/ FultonGoldenGames

What: This week-long festival celebrates all things cycling. Recreational rides, educational events and races highlight some of the many events and activities available for all ages and skill levels.

When: April 22-30 Where: Throughout Roswell More info: roswellcyclingfestival.com

SPRING BAZAAR

JOHNS CREEK FOOD TRUCKS RETURN

What: Johns Creek’s Food Trucks return as Wheelin’ Wednesdays. There are five Wheelin’ Wednesdays planned featuring at least four food trucks once a month through Oct. 4.

When: Wednesday, May 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Empty lot south of 11300 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekadvantage.org

What: The Dream Weavers of Georgia will be hosting their first Spring Bazaar with local vendors, who will include Mother’s Day and teacher gift ideas.

Light refreshments will be provided.

When: Friday, April 28, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: The Kalen Center, 201 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta More info: ashleymariegifts.com or 770255-1019

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ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

What: Events will take place throughout the city to celebrate spring, Roswell and the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more.

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

ATLANTA BIRD FEST

What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the festival features field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers across metro Atlanta.

When: Through May 15 Where: Throughout metro Atlanta More info and full list of events: atlantaaudubon.org/atlanta-bird-fest

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street 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.

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 Oct. 29.

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

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

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

MILTON’S ‘CIRQUE OLANO’

What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Olano,” a cautionary tale that illustrates ideas are not always as attractive or compelling as they might first seem.

When: May 4-6, 7 p.m.; matinee May 6, 2 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MEET ANDREW CARROLL

What: Join for a chance to meet NY Times bestselling author and historian Andrew Carroll as he presents on the American experience in WWI. Event is free, but registration is required.

When: Thursday, April 27, 1:30-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: milton.branch@ fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4402

SPRINGTIME PUP PARADE

What: Bring leashed and vaccinated dogs to the second annual Springtime Pup Parade to celebrate dogs.

Parade will be outdoors and photo opportunities are available.

When: Saturday, April 29, 11:30-12:15 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TURKISH FESTIVAL

What: Sponsored by Alpharetta’s Istanbul Culture Center, the free inaugural Turkish Festival will include live music, authentic Turkish cuisine and coffee, a cultural exhibition and Turkish marbling.

When: Saturday, April 29, noon-1:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS

What: Join Diane Cohen, CEO of College Process Consulting, for a two hour crash course in navigating the college admissions process. Questions and answers will follow. Reservations suggested.

When: Sunday, April 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov or 404613-6735

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Hard cover and paperback fiction and non-fiction books will be available along with DVDs, CDs and children’s books. All proceeds go directly to the Roswell library for materials and community programs.

When: April 27-30, times vary Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS PRESENTATION

What: Independent Consultant from College Process Consulting will present free program designed for high school students and their parents on navigating the college admissions process.

When: Sunday, April 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: michael. salpeter@fultoncountryga.gov or 404613-6735

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

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

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

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

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Trout fishing excitement in Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Trout Festival and Outdoor Adventures this Saturday With spring here at last, serious trout fishing time is here too– and a great way to jumpstart this year’s trout fishing adventures is coming up this Saturday, April 29. It’s the STEVE HUDSON Blue Ridge Trout Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Festival & Outdoor Adventures Festival in Blue Ridge, and it’s sure to bring a smile to any trout enthusiast’s face.

The festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. at Downtown City Park in Blue Ridge, and admission is $5.

Located in Fannin County, about 90 minutes up the road in northwestern Georgia, the town of Blue Ridge has become known as “The Trout Capital of Georgia.” Without question, there’s plenty of great trout fishing in the Blue Ridge vicinity – everything from fishing for wild trout on tiny mountain streams to going for the trophy brown trout known to prowl parts of the Toccoa River. It’s easy to see why this area is a favorite destination of many trout anglers.

According to festival planners, the Trout Festival is designed to “increase the public’s knowledge of trout, coldwater fisheries and the conservation ethos in Fannin County and around the world.”

“The Festival is built around the fact that Fannin County has become a trout-fishing destination for fishermen from all over the nation,” noted House Speaker Rep. David Ralston, 7th District. In 2016, Ralston led the effort behind House Resolution 1039 that gave the Festival its official status as the “Official Trout Festival of Georgia.”

If last year’s festival is any indication, this is sure to be a great time for trout fishing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. It’s a great place to learn about the many-faceted world of fly fishing, and you’ll enjoy talking with knowledgeable experts on the area.

A major highlight of the festival is a line-up of trout fishing seminars.

Beginning at 11 a.m., the program will feature talks and presentations by some the area’s top trout fishing experts. A series of one-hour sessions will cover topics ranging from “Trophy Trout Fishing in Fannin County,” “Fly Casting to Catch Fish,” and “Spinning Tackle Strategies for Trout” to “Fish-

A fisherman releasing a Toccoa River Trout. ing/Floating the Toccoa Tailwater” and “Trout Fishing the Upper Toccoa Watershed.”

The seminar program concludes with a presentation entitled “Catch More Trout: Nymphing Strategies,” presented by none other than Yours Truly. This entertaining and informative nymphing seminar begins at 3 p.m. and promises to be a great deal of fun. I hope you’ll be able to drop by!

Other great learning opportunities await you and your family too. For example, throughout the day, members of the Blue Ridge Mountains chapter of Trout Unlimited will be demonstrating the art of fly tying. In addition, representatives from the Atlanta Fly Fishing School will be at the instruction tent and casting pond to help you understand the gear, tactics and techniques of the fly fishing.

There will even be trout cooking demonstrations at 1 and 3 p.m., featuring Chef Derek Dollar of Milton’s.

In addition to these great programs, the festival includes a “Breakout Marketplace” featuring a variety of

vendors offering fishing and outdoor gear, guided fishing trips and more.

The afternoon features live music featuring Wyatt Espalin from 4-5 p.m. and Hunter Morris, of Blue Blood, from 5:30-7 p.m.

This year’s Blue Ridge Trout Festival and Outdoor Adventures event promises to be a great one. For additional info, visit the festival’s website at blueridgetroutfest.com.

Steve Hudson has written numerous books on travel and outdoor recreation, including FLYFISHING 101, the perfect guide to help you get started in the world of fly fishing. It’s available on Amazon and from many outfitters and book shops.

Autographed copies are available direct from the author at www. chattahoocheemedia.com

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The question of whether someone has skin cancer is not always black or white. Often, there are shades of gray.

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Many skin cancers begin as a “precancer” called an actinic keratosis or “AK” – a rough or discolored area that usually arises in an area of sun-damaged or sun-exposed skin. Often, a heavily sun-damaged individual will have ten or twenty actinic keratoses.

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Top tips to live a healthier, more active lifestyle well into your later years (NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by 2030, one in every five Americans will be over the age of 65. Whatever your age now, it’s wise to prepare yourself mentally and physically for growing older. Adults today, the CDC adds, are looking not only to extend their lives, but to enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle well into their later years.

Here are a few simple tips to incorporate into your daily routine to ensure healthy aging: 1. Tailor your diet to include lots of organic fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy fats such as omega-3s, and limiting your intake of processed foods and added sugar.

2. Exercise three to four times a week, including a mix of moderate-intensity activity like brisk walking or water aerobics, along with vigorous-intensity activities such as playing tennis or hiking. Adding strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups is important to consider as well.

3. Work with your health care provider to introduce a foundational supplement regimen into your daily routine. Nutritional supplements contribute to adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial compounds such as antioxidants, resveratrol and other phytonutrients to keep your cells healthy. In addition to multivitamins, other top supplements that are considered beneficial for healthy aging include: • Omega-3 fatty acids such as fish oil that help to balance inflammation and support joints, as well as cardiac and cognitive function • A multistrain probiotic to support healthy gut bacteria, leading to improved digestion and strengthened immunity • Co-enzyme Q10, an antioxidant beneficial for cellular repair and increased energy.

Healthy aging is not just exclusive for the older generations. Now, people across all generations are making longterm lifestyle changes to feel good from the inside out. Different age groups, however, have different needs.

The 30s: Whether focused on getting that next promotion or raising a family or both, many people in their 30s find the demands of daily life require all hours of the day. Nutritional supplements, especially probiotics and those that boost energy and immunity, provide support for their fast-paced lifestyles.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Families from Johns Creek and all around showed up April 22 for a really wild weekend at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Historic Preservation Center.

It was a beautiful day for being outdoors with baby goats, chickens, butterflies and the biggest tortoise in town by the name of Pebbles..

Yes, it was Autrey Mill’s annual Wild Weekend where parents can take their children and open their eyes to the wonders nature.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Wild Weekend. The annual family event encouraged parents to “take a walk on the wild side.”

Farmer Sue was the featured presenter, bringing a bunch of her barnyard critters.

The “Bubble Creation Station” was a popular demand, letting careful “bubblers” create bubbles 3 feet in length or more.

The modest $5 admission was a fundraiser for the Nature Center.

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Also visitors could follow the miles of walking trails or listen to the cell phone heritage tour to learn about the historical buildings of the Heritage Village.

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Front row from left are sister Katherine Ash, parents Angela and Arthur Ash with Ben Ash. Back row are coach Vicki Kemper, principal Jimmy Zoll and athletic director Jason Holcombe.

JCHS’ Ben Ash to play tennis for Carnegie Mellon JCHS’s Claire Johnson signs Front row from left are brother Malcolm Johnson, father Tim Johnson, Claire Johnson, mother Renee Johnson and brother Noah. Rear row are Principal Jimmy Zoll, coach Kirk Call and Athletic Director Jason Holcombe.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. Johns Creek High School senior Benjamin Ash signed his letter of intent April 13 to play tennis at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Ash has played tennis for eight years, including all four years at Johns Creek High School.

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No. 2 Parkview Forsyth Central went 9-6 in Region 5-AAAAAAA, capturing the third seed in their first season in Class 7A. They secured the seed with a walk-off home run in their regular season finale against Lambert last Friday.

In their first 7A playoff game, the Bulldogs take on one of the most decorated teams in Georgia baseball history — Parkview.

The Bulldogs enter the playoffs having won 10 of their last 11 regular season games.

No. 1 Lambert vs No. 4 Lakeside Dekalb After graduating 13 seniors that captured three region championships and a state title, Lambert has had anything but a rebuilding year. The Longhorns (18-13, 12-3) captured the Region 5-AAAAAAA championship this season and by playing a challenging non-region schedule, the Longhorns may have gained experience for a deep playoff run.

The Longhorns pitchers will likely be challenged as they will take on Lakeside Dekalb (18-9, 7-5) in the first round. The Vikings are averaging 6.4 runs per game and have scored 10 or more runs in a quarter of their games this season, including in five of their last six regular season games.

No. 4 Milton vs.

No. 1 Brookwood Milton led the Region 5-AAAAAAA standings for the first part of the season but a 2-6 stretch in late March to mid-April relegated the Eagles to fourth in the region standings.

The Eagles have a number of hitters, but their bullpen has struggled as of late. Milton will take on Region 7 champions Brookwood (24-5, 7-1) who average 7.1 runs per game. Brookwood’s pitching is also stout as the Broncos have surrendered two or fewer runs in 18 of their 29 games.

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West Forsyth enters the playoffs on a hot-steak, having won six of their last seven games.

The Wolverines are making their fourth straight playoff appearance but were eliminated in the first round each of those seasons.

West is allowing an average of four runs per game and will take on Norcross which averages 7.7 runs per game.

A late season skid nearly cost the Titans a spot in the playoffs, but with a win in their final game and a tiebreaker, Northview captured the No. 2 seed.

Behind pitchers Colton McDaniel, Avery Thomas and Matthew Pacifico, the Titans will look to their pitching and defense to push past Northview in the first round. The Titans have surrendered 91 runs in 29 games this

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No. 2 South Paulding A playoff appearance by the Gladiators looked unlikely two weeks ago, but using the team motto, “Whatever it takes,” the Gladiators won their final four region games and secured the third seed.

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The Titans ran the table in Region 7-AAAA to capture the title and return to the playoffs as favorites in the running for a state title, which would be their third in four years.

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Soccer playoffs kick-off this week 24 boys and girls teams begin quest for state title

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The state championship hunt starts now. Twenty-four boys and girls teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County will commence their playoff journeys this week, leading to the state championship games May 12-13. Of the 24 teams in the playoffs, 19 are seeking their first state championship.

Girls Blessed Trinity, Milton and Fellowship Christian girls will be seeking another state title this year. Milton won the state title in 2012 and Blessed Trinity’s last title, one of five, came in 2011.

Fellowship Christian is the defending girls Class-A state champs.

Blessed Trinity has made an appearance in an incredible seven straight state championship games, but will face new Class AAAA competition after moving up in classification this year.

Milton was knocked out of the playoffs in the first round last year, but they enter the playoffs going 5-2 in their last seven.

Fellowship Christian narrowly avoided a third-straight region championship after losing to The Walker School, 3-1, on April 13. The Lady Paladins, with their formidable offense and stout defense, will once again be among the favorites to capture the state championship. Fellowship outscored Class-A opponents 55-10 in nine games this season.

Also in Class A, Pinecrest Academy makes its third straight playoff appearance and Mount Pisgah, though playing a short schedule, also earned a playoff berth from Area 5.

For the second time in three years,

Lambert captured their region championship and will enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. The Lady Longhorns are coming off a dominant stretch in which they outscored opponents 22-3 in four games.

South Forsyth fell just short of downing Lambert for the region title. The Lady War Eagles still earned a home playoff game and won five straight games in late March into April.

West Forsyth, last year’s state runner-up in Class AAAAAAA, hasn’t found the same success this season with a host of new faces, but the Lady Wolverines return to the playoffs in going 5-5 in Region 5-AAAAAAA and capturing the No. 4 seed. West will face a difficult first round matchup as they will travel to play Region 7-AAAAAAA champions Brookwood which has won nine straight games.

Roswell earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2011.

Under first-year head coach Mary Byrne, Johns Creek captured the Region 7-AAAAAA title and will look to earn their first playoff win since 2013.

In their first season in Class AAAAAA, Cambridge finished third in their region and will travel in the first round. In finishing second in region, Alpharetta earned at least one home playoff game this Thursday.

Boys Since its program began in 2010, Lambert has made a playoff appearance every year and has captured a state championship — the AAAA title in 2012.

The Longhorns captured another region title this season and will look to get beyond the first round, something they have not done the past three seasons. Lambert has posted nine shut-

outs this season and has scored three or more goals in 11 games.

Like the girls team, South Forsyth fell short of a region title, but it is guaranteed a home playoff game this Friday. South allowed just two goals in five games late in the regular season.

Milton will look to return to the state championship game after losing in a heartbreaker to Parkview on PKs last season. Meanwhile Forsyth Central will make its first appearance in the playoffs.

Roswell edged out Woodstock for the No. 3 seed in Region 4-AAAAAAA and will play on the road this week. It’s been an up and down season for the Hornets who followed a three-game win streak with a three-game losing streak.

The Hornets will face a Campbell team that has won just one game in its last six.

Chattahoochee captured their third straight region title this season, earning the No. 1 seed from Region 7-AAAAAA. Hooch went 18-0 before falling in the semifinals to eventual state champs Parkview last year.

The Cougars have posted eight shutouts this season.

Centennial earned its first winning season in three years, and this year’s squad could make a deep playoff run as the No. 2 seed.

The Knights went 8-0 to end the regular season Alpharetta and Cambridge were tied at 5-3 in the region standings, but Alpharetta owned the tiebreaker and captured the third seed. Both teams reached the quarterfinals last season.

Blessed Trinity secured the Region 7-AAAA title this year, it’s first since 2012, earning the No. 1 seed. The Titans only played four games against Class AAAA opponents this year — all in region play — and went 4-0.

Fellowship Christian and Pinecrest Academy will both play on the road in the first round.

Soccer playoff games this week (Higher seed hosts) Girls Class AAAAAAA (April 27) • No. 1 Lambert vs. No. 4 Norcross • No. 2 South Forsyth vs. No. 3 Lakeside Dekalb • No. 3 Milton vs. No. 2 Parkview • No. 3 Roswell vs. No. 2 Campbell • No. 4 West Forsyth vs. No. 1 Brookwood Class AAAAAA (April 27) • No. 1 Johns Creek vs. No. 4 South Paulding • No. 2 Alpharetta vs. No. 3 Douglas County • No. 4 Cambridge vs. No. 1 Northgate Class AAAA (April 25) • No. 2 Blessed Trinity vs. No. 3 Sandy Creek Class A (April 25) • No. 2 Fellowship Christian vs. No. 3 Trion • No. 3 Mount Pisgah vs. No. 2 Christian Heritage • No. 4 Pinecrest Academy vs. No. 1 Darlington Boys Class AAAAAAA (April 28) • No. 1 Lambert vs. No. 4 Central Gwinnett • No. 2 South Forsyth vs. No. 3 Meadowcreek • No. 3 Milton vs. No 2 Brookwood • No. 3 Roswell vs. No. 2 Campbell • No. 4 Forsyth Central vs. No. 1 Berkmar Class AAAAAA (April 28) • No. 1 Chattahoochee vs. No 4 Langston Hughes • No. 2 Centennial vs. No. 3 Douglas County • No. 3 Cambridge vs. No. 2 Tri-Cities • No. 4 Alpharetta vs. No. 1 Alexander Class AAAA (April 26) • No. 1 Blessed Trinity vs. No. 4 Cedartown Class A (April 26) • No. 3 Fellowship Christian vs. No. 2 Morris Innovative • No. 4 Pinecrest Academy vs. No. 1 Darlington

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Playoff spots jumbled, lost on final night of Region 7-6A baseball Johns Creek, Northview, Cambridge in, Alpharetta out

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Entering last Friday’s games in Region 7-AAAAAA baseball, the final night of the regular season, the only thing that was sure was “Who’s” on first — region champions Pope. But like the Abbott and Costello routine, no one could figure out “What” team is on second, and “I Don’t Know” was the only response to who is third in the region standings.

But after a night where coaches and players racked their brains with the complicated tiebreaker procedures of four teams tied for the final two playoff spots, the haze of uncertainty was lifted and three teams earned playoff berths with wins on their final regular season game. Meanwhile Alpharetta, who entered the night second in the region standings, suddenly found its season had come to an end.

Before Friday’s games, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Northview and Cambridge were all tied for third in the region standings with an 8-7 region record. Alpharetta sat second at 9-6. Only three teams would make the playoffs behind Pope when all was said and done.

With Johns Creek beating Alpharetta, Northview beating Chattahoochee, Dunwoody downing Centennial and Cambridge winning over North Atlanta, five teams were tied at 9-7 after Friday’s games. With that, the tiebreaking procedure was implemented.

The tiebreaking procedure for this scenario pits each team’s records against the tied teams.

Northview and Johns Creek both went 5-3 against the teams in the tie, the best records among the five teams.

Because those two teams were still tied for second, the next tiebreaker, headto-head records, was used. Northview swept Johns Creek in the regular sea-

With Johns Creek beating Alpharetta, Northview beating Chattahoochee, Dunwoody downing Centennial and Cambridge winning over North Atlanta, five teams were tied at 9-7 after Friday’s games. With that, the tiebreaking procedure was implemented. son, earning the Titans the No. 2 seed with Johns Creek at No. 3.

Johns Creek won its final four region games to clinch the playoff berth.

Northview trailed Pope most of the season in second before the Titans lost four of their final five region games.

Those losses put the Titans in jeopardy of missing out on a playoff appearance before their 9-5 win over Chattahoochee last Friday.

Cambridge started region play at 2-4 before turning things around and winning eight of its final 10 games in region play. The Bears became the biggest benefactor of Alpharetta’s loss, as Cambridge secured the final playoff spot by finishing 4-4, one game ahead of Alpharetta, against the tied teams.

From second to fifth with just one loss, the Raiders’ season came to an end after they fell 8-6 to Johns Creek.

Alpharetta was 3-5 against the tied teams. If the Raiders would have won, they would have secured the No. 2 seed.

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Symetra Tour returns to Milton’s Atlanta National Golf Club Event hosts LPGA hopefuls

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Symetra Tour, where LPGA hopefuls play to earn their tour card, will return to Milton’s Atlanta National Golf Club next week as it hosts the Symetra Classic.

The tour first came through Atlanta National last May, the first LPGA-sanctioned tournament in a decade in the Atlanta metro area. Dean Alexander, head pro at Atlanta National, said the tour was impressed with the event and decided to move its Symetra Classic, usually held in Charlotte, N.C., to Atlanta National this year.

“We put on a good event and a good show,” Alexander said. “I think they were pleased with the product we provided them last year.”

The Symetra Tour golfers also were behind the push to come back.

Atlanta National provides more of a challenge and is a better maintained course than what the Symetra Tour players are used to, Alexander said.

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Atlanta National Golf Club will host LPGA hopefuls again this year at the Symetra Classic. competition it fosters made the players want return.

And this time, Atlanta National had time to prepare for the event.

Last year the club was given just 75 days to prepare, and though working on such a quick time-frame, the event was a success. Alexander said the club

had five months to prepare for this year’s tournament and the experience of hosting an event last year has helped the club prepare.

“This year we knew what to do so it’s been a whole lot easier,” he said.

Alexander said it’s important to put on an event like this for the community

and the sport itself.

“All golf courses or clubs need to give back to the game,” he said. “To be able to have an event like this showcases our club, but in the end it’s just good to put on an event like this.”

Club members will also be doing their part to give back, as 90 of the 144 golfers will be housed by club members during the tournament.

“The members and the surrounding community have really stepped up and helped us a lot,” Alexander said.

Symetra Tour standouts and potential future LPGA winners will be at the event, including local golfers. Lacey Agnew of Jonesboro, currently No. 2 in the Symetra Tour rankings, along with Riverdale’s Mariah Stackhouse, Newnan’s Jean Reynolds and Milledgeville’s Ashlan Ramsey.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 arrested March 31 on Ga. 400 for DUI of .08 grams or more and failure to use due care. ►► Alexander Stephen Heotaky, 31, of Portbury Park Lane, Suwanee, was arrested April 8 on Windward Parkway for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. ►► Juan Carlos Luz-Mejia, 33, of South Preston Trail, Johns Creek, was arrested April 13 on Westside Parkway for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to employ brake lights or turn signal. ►► Scott D Hammett, 24, of Lexington Farms Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 11 on Haynes Bridge Road for

DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► William O Garrett, 41, of Woodrun Lane, John’s Creek, was arrested April 11 on Ga. 120 for DUI. ►► Igor A Lazar, 54, of Compton Way, John’s Creek, was arrested April 14 on Southwick Pass for DUI. ►► Michael L Strauss, 49, of Falls Bay Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 15 on Falls Bay Court for DUI. ►► Jack Dean Deweese Jr., 58, of Chelsen Wood Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested April 15 on Medlock Bridge Road for DUI, disorderly conduct and hit and run.

Drug Arrests ►► Mejorada Girault Sanches, 24, of

Stoney Point Farm Road, Cumming, was arrested April 8 on Mansell Road for possession of marijuana less than

one ounce, DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Willie Edward Taggart, 36, of Ishman Ballard Road, Newnan, was arrested April 7 for possession of marijuana less than one ounce. ►► Quentin Racdequs Lewis, 34, of Marquette Court, Decatur, was arrested February 7 on North Point Parkway for possession of marijuana less than one ounce. ►► Michael Shane Gee, 30, of Hembree Forest Circle, Roswell, was arrested February 7 on North Point Parkway for possession of marijuana less than one ounce. ►► Jacob Anthony Rodriguez, 35, of Roswell Road, Atlanta, was arrested April 12 on Rock Mill Road for possession of schedule II drugs and possession of a firearm or knife. ►► Jaron S Rouillier, 26, of Strickland Road, Milton, was arrested March 11 on Haynes Bridge Road for possession

of marijuana less than one ounce, on a previous arrest warrant and failure to employ brake lights or turn signal. ►► Christopher P Rouillier, 27, of Stelten Way, Alpharetta, was arrested March 11 on Haynes Bridge Road for possession of marijuana less than one ounce, on a previous arrest warrant and failure to employ brake lights or turn signal. ►► Derrick Bernard Ringer, 27, of Woodward Road, College Park, was arrested April 10 on Rock Mill Road for possession of schedule I drugs and possession of marijuana less than one ounce. ►► Eric Manuel Dominguez, 33, of Meadow Rue Drive, Norcross, was arrested April 11 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana less than one ounce, on a previous arrest warrant and wearing a device that impairs hearing.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 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, May 22, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-17-03 Thompson Street/Burnett Circle/DT-LW (Deferred by the Applicant) Consideration of a request to rezone 5.78 acres from R-12 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) and R-15 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) to allow for the construction of 44 ‘For-Sale’ Townhomes. The property is located on the north side of the Thompson Street and Westside Parkway intersection and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CLUP-17-03/MP-17-05/Z-17-05/CU-17-05/V-17-11 Northwinds Summit/Pope & Land Consideration of a request to rezone 24.547 acres from O-I (Office-Institutional) to CUP (Community Unit Plan) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development, including 140 For-Rent’ apartment units, 32 ‘For-Sale’ stacked condominium units, 1,230,000 square feet of office, 140-room hotel and 30,000 square feet of retail/restaurant use. A comprehensive land use plan amendment is requested from Corporate Office to Mixed Use, as well as a master plan amendment to the Northwinds Master Plan Pod A to add the proposed development mix to the subject property. A conditional use is requested to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ Residential’ use and a variance is requested from the ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ Residential’ standards. The property is located at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 752, 753, 798 and 799, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. CLUP-17-02/Z-17-04 Taylor Morrison/40 Cumming Street/DT-R Consideration of a request to rezone 0.837 acres from R-15 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Residential) to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) and rezone 10.868 acres from R-15 to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to allow for the construction of 40 ‘For-Sale’ townhomes, 30 ‘For-Sale’ detached homes and to allow a historic structure to be used for an office. A comprehensive land use plan amendment is requested from Downtown Residential Density to Central Business District. The property is located on the north side of Cumming Street between Highway 9 and Manning Drive at 40 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 1196 and 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-12 Design Review Board Ordinance and Design Guidelines Amendments Consideration of amendments to the Design Review Board Ordinance and Design Guidelines with regard to sign regulations. e. PH-17-06 Burnett Circle Road Abandonment (Council Only – Deferred by Staff) Consideration of a request to abandon the Burnett Circle right-of-way. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 802, 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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AHS members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) learn about the importance of highway safety at their own front doors.

AHS students entertain special guests for road safety ALHPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) teamed up with State Farm to explore how roadway infrastructure affects students’ safety.

It was all part of the Teen Road Safety Assessment (Teen RSA). That is a program designed to educate students about the importance of roadway safety engineering.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on April 21, 2017 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage and Wine.

BUSINESS NAME Mint Brands LLC Sitar Indian Cuisine 8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 4001 Johns Creek, GA 30022 OWNER/OFFICERS Mint Brands LLC Sitar Indian Cuisine 8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 4001 Johns Creek, GA 30022 Owner Kumar Bhandari Binayak Rana Rojesh Shakya

Students explore how roadway infrastructure affects their safety. They are joined by traffic safety experts to assess the safety of the roads and intersections around their schools.

Representatives of national FCCLA, local State Farm agents, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and traffic safety experts joined with

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on April 6, 2017 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine and Distilled Spirits.

BUSINESS NAME LEEU, LLC Dba ARI Korean Steakhouse and the Cake Shop 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 112 Johns Creek, GA 30097 OWNER/OFFICERS LEEU, LLC Dba ARI Korean Steakhouse and the Cake Shop 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 112 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Owners Soon Lee Mark Ecclestone

students at Alpharetta High School to assess the safety of their school’s intersection.

The students are learning firsthand about the importance of roadway engineering and good infrastructure for

the safety of everyone who travels our roads.

The Teen Road Safety Assessment also promotes careers in road engineering, transportation and highway safety to today’s youth.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, May 15, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-17-12 Wade Shows, Inc./North Point Mall (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request from Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 2.3.2 (A) to increase the time period for a temporary use (carnival) from 4 days to 16 days. The property is located at 1000 North Point Circle and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 742, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-17-14 City Center/Building Height (Council Only) Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning to reduce the minimum building height of certain retail buildings. The property is located at the southeast corner of South Main Street and Academy Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. V-17-14 The Hotel at Avalon/Sign Variance (Council Only) Consideration of a variance request to allow one (1) additional wall sign on the south elevations of The Hotel at Avalon. The property is located at 9000 Avalon Bouelvard and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 854 and 855, 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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Roswell Sculpture Tour kicks off with a bang ArtAround Roswell features 13 works of public art

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The 2017 Roswell Sculpture Tour is officially open and will soon be hosting monthly events centered around the art.

ArtAround Roswell kicked off its nine-month Sculpture Tour Saturday, April 22 with multiple performances by local groups. The three-hour celebration featured the talents of the Atlanta Taiko Project, Element Circus Artists, In Flight Gymnastics & Circus, and Ten Blocks Away.

Additionally, the first of the Makers in the Afternoon demonstration was held featuring Jennifer Freedman of Mosaic Odyssey.

This year, opening celebrations were held around the sculpture Sentience, created by David Landis, located at the Heart of Canton Street.

The sculpture is modeled after a bloodroot flower, because it has a “wonderful, dynamic quality, like a firework exploding,” Landis said. “I used stainless steel… Because it reflects clouds, sky, trees and people, bringing them

into the work.”

There are a total of 13 sculptures this year, including two permanent sculptures bought from last year’s tour – Smoke and Oak Leaf Triptych – and a gift from Russian Artist Dima Alekseyev, Sky Maintenance, which will stay with the city for two years. The remaining 10 sculptures are all sponsored by local businesses.

Although the art is temporary, visitors can contribute funds to help the city buy and keep some of the sculptures.

“Public art helps to define our sense of place by capturing our history and imagining our future,” said Rochelle Mucha, board chair of the Roswell Arts Fund. “ArtAround captures our city’s modern spirit and Southern soul. Art, in its many forms, drives economic and social vitality.”

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DEATH NOTICES Belinda Sue Cansler, 62, of Cumming, passed away April 16, 2017.

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Francis Thomas Farran Jr., 84, of Cumming, passed away April 18, 2017.

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Joyce Geiss, of Roswell, passed away April 17, 2017.

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Bodour Hanna, of Suwanee, passed away April 15, 2017.

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Randall N. Von Kaenel, 67, of Alpharetta, passed away April 6, 2017.

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Nick White, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away April 6, 2017.

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Joseph Edward Ross, 49, of Cumming, passed away April 9, 2017.

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Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, May 1, 2017. Apply online: w w w. s a w n e e . c o m , news & events, career opportunities or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040. Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. DrugFree Workplace.

FRONT DESK/DENTAL North Fulton dental office has opening for front desk staff member.

Must have outstanding communication skills, be proficient with computers, energetic, flexible and present a professional appearance. Front office experience a plus but will train the right person. If interested & meet the above qualifications, please send resume to northfultondental office@gmail.com

Director of Youth Ministry, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church APC is a vibrant, 900-member PC(USA) church seeking a parttime Director of Youth Ministry to work with youth in grades 6-12. Please view full job description and requirements at www. alpharettapres.com/youth.

Submit letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to office@alpharettapres. com, 770-751-0033.

Client Scheduler

for premier homecare agency in Alpharetta.

Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with elderly.

CNA or LPN certification desired. Prior homecare or scheduling experience a plus. Call 678-230-5971 Lead Solution Engineers, Duluth, GA: Analyze reqs & estimate for implementation. Design solution for s/w req & produce design docs.

Lead team of s/w engineers/developers.

Travel/relocate to various unanticipated locations as req’d. Send res to INDU LLC d/b/a IntiGrow, 2760 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste D, Duluth, GA 30097.

DRIVERS LocalHome Nightly!

Sign-On Bonus!

Dacula flatbed!

Great Pay, Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics.

Apply: www.goelc.com 1-855-523-2477 SERVERS & BARTENDERS Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek is seeking energetic servers & bartenders. Please reply to hrrivermontgc@gmail. com

Help Wanted? Help Founnd!

CDL DRIVER Wanted.

Knowledge of Greater Atlanta beneficial. Local driving only. Medical insurance available. Call 770-8891550 or apply online at www.conexrecycling.com

Part-time FRONT DESK Doctors office. Computer experience.

Pleasant team player. Positive attitude.

Alpharetta/ Roswell.

Resume: medoffice123@gmail.com BEVERAGE STORE ASSOCIATE: Full/parttime. Apply: Roswell Beverage Depot,10498 Alpharetta Highway 30075

Newspaper Delivery Route Open with Appen Media Group Looking for one person or couple interested in delivering newspapers in south Forsyth county.

Requirements: Perfect driving record and background check, reliable transportation, honest, reliable, and positive attitude. The route will require approximately 8-12 hours of time each week on Wednesday and Thursday. Send an email to Lisa@ AppenMediaGroup.com and include a paragraph or two about who you are and your background/ experience.

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TEACHERS ASSISTANTS Children Today Montessori Learning Center. Infanttoddler experience, ages 6 weeks-18 months. Mature, nurturing, gentle, responsible. loving respect for all children; warm team spiritidness. Miss Malie info@childrentodaymontessori.com Announcements

Spring Market

at THE EXCHANGE Fri 4/28 6pm - 9pm Sat 4/29 9am - 3pm 35+ Local Artisans & Vendors The Collection @ Forsyth (next to Grub Burger)

Free Admission SpringMarket_TheExchange Sales benefit The Exchange, a 501c3 non-profit corporation. theexchangega.org

CUMMING W i n d e r m e r e Subdivision; 5743 Kendrick Lane 30041.

Saturday 4/29, 7am-4pm. Furniture, bedding, dishes, knickknacks, pictures, etc

Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK Multi-family Aviary Ridge Subdivision.

Aviary Ridge Drive and Morton Road 30022. Saturday 4/29, 9am-3pm. Lots of household items, furniture, etc ALPHARETTA Windward Northshore, 2135 & 2160 Blackheath.

Friday 4/28, 8am-12pm.

Saturday 4/29, 8am-2pm.

Bargains galore!

CUMMING Multifamily, Peachtree Court Subdivision (Peachtree Parkway & Diplomat Drive) 30041. Friday 4/28 & Saturday 4/29, 8AM-2PM

*Some Restrictions Garage Sale CUMMING Multi family! Woodland Park Subdivision, 1115 Quail Run Lane 30041.

Friday 4/28 and Saturday 4/29, 8am-2pm.

CUMMING Entire Windermere! 4444 Front Nine Drive 30041.

See red balloons on mailboxes. Saturday 4/29, 8am-3pm.

CUMMING-30040 Old Towne Bethelview Community sales.

Bethelview Road near Drew Road. Friday 4/28, Saturday 4/29, 8am-2pm.

CUMMING Entire Hamby Farms Subdivision! 6640 Misty Lane 30040. Saturday 4/29, 9am-2pm. Furniture, more!

ALPHARETTA Dunmoor Subdividision muti-family.

380 Pilgrimage Point 30022.

Friday-Sunday 4/28-4/30, 8am-2pm CUMMING/30040: Entire Creekside Subdivision; Bethelview/ Castleberry Roads.

Friday 4/28, Saturday 4/29, 8am-3pm.

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S. Forsyth/VICKERY Walk to village shops, restaurants, schools, many homes $400’s-$900k+, swim/tennis community. Featured property: 3bdr/3.5ba, master on main, open flr plan, front porch, priv courtyard, many upgrades! $514,900, Robyn Sprague 470-227-1277 Palmer House Properties vm. 404-876-4901

RENTAL – LUXURY HOME $1500 PER MONTH UTILITIES INCLUDED ONE HALF OF NEWLY FURNISHED LUXURY HOME IN UPSCALE JOHN’S CREEK COMMUNITY FOR LEASE. - 5 BR / 3.5 BA - 2 LIV / DIN ROOMS - OWN SEPARATE GARAGE - SPACIOUS – PRIVACY - BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD - POOL & TENNIS Working professional, heavy travel – for the right tenant, wonderful home with privacy. CALL JOSH.

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