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Deputies find outlet mall shoplifting suspect FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On April 19, deputies with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office were issued a lookout for a shoplifting suspect from Dawson County at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. Deputies began searching for the suspect’s vehicle and it was soon spotted on Ga. 400 by an attentive deputy. The suspect, Delton Styles, of Albany, Georgia, was reportedly uncooperative and attempted to discard drugs that were on him. Styles reportedly
physically struggled with deputies, but was quickly placed under arrest. The drugs Styles was attempting to discard of were allegedly located. Styles was charged in Forsyth County with obstruction, providing a false name, driving while suspended, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and other drug charges. Styles was also charged in Dawson County with theft by shoplifting. Dawson County deputies responded to collect the stolen items from the scene.
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Officers arrested a man who reportedly shoplifted from the North Georgia Premium Outlets.
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Mills, Warren debate District 4 BOC spot By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County voters were able to see whether the views of the candidates running for the Board of Commissioners District 4 seat align with theirs April 18 at the first of multiple debates that will be held by the Forsyth County Republican Party. Incumbent Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, vying for a second term, is running against Kelli Warren, an educator, in the May 24 Republican primary. Mills listed some of the accomplishments she has had while in office for a little over three years, including road widenings, two new parks, school improvements and the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council. “Many great things have been accomplished but there are still so many things that need to be done,” Mills said. “There are many things that can’t be fixed overnight. I’m dedicated to finding the balance and solution between a growing population and maintaining a high quality of life that Forsyth county residents cherish so deeply.” Warren has lived in Forsyth for 20 years, is married to a retired police officer and raised both of her daughters
in the county. “I have decided to run for commissioner because I care about Forsyth,” Warren said. “I chose to move here. I want to see the rural quality of life that we chose to move here for preserved. Right now MILLS we are at a fork in the road. I feel like we are at a crucial point. Decisions are being made on what direction our county will go and where it’s going to be in 20 years. I would like to be a part of those decisions.” Over 12 questions were asked of the women, including touching on topics like water rights, quality of life and infrastructure. One of the hot topics was countywide or districtwide voting for commissioners. Currently the county is districtwide, and therefore only District 4 residents can vote in that race. Mills said she “strongly, strongly supports districtwide voting,” and gave an example of how she believes countywide didn’t work in 2008. “Lake Forest is the most soughtafter subdivision in District 4, has the strongest voting percentage in our district, I think,” Mills said. “The last time
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people were elected for District 4 countywide, the commissioner running didn’t even show up for the meet-and-greet there. It was simply because Lake Forest didn’t matter. You can win countywide and not WARREN even go to Lake Forest. You can go to the four or five precincts in south county and win. I don’t want District 4 not to matter.” Warren, however, said she supports countywide voting, with possibly one at-large commissioner. “The board of commissioners sits and meets and makes decisions about the entire county, and we are one Forsyth, we are not south Forsyth and north Forsyth,” Warren said. “We need to be making decisions that affect the entire county.” The topic of growth was brought up with Warren saying she supports growth, just not growth happening before the infrastructure is in place. “This county is going to continue to grow and people are going to continue to come here,” Warren said. “But we have to make the right decisions so that people can get places on the roads and the students can be in classes in seats, not in trailers. Those things need to be addressed before it happens. It’s happened in other counties, it can happen here if we work together.” Mills said there are processes that have to happen, including ones the school board has to follow, like how a school has to be 125 percent over capacity before the state will fund new schools, before changes can happen. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of creating a second city in the county. “The way I see it, if there is a group of people that live in a certain area and they want to make a change, they should be able to have the choice to make the change,” Warren said. “They should be able to vote on it and make the decision. I feel the people need to be able to have a voice and be able to express it. It should be decided by the higher powers, so to speak, about what works best for their area of their community.” Mills said it all depends on the cost to taxpayers. “If someone wants to have a city, they need to pay for that city,” Mills said. “If they want to have that city, then studies need to be conducted that show a fair and accurate portrayal of that city on both sides of the equation. It needs to show how it’s going to affect everyone. Not just the people that it benefits.”
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Three debate over BOC District 5 spot By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The second debate in the General Primary Election series hosted by the Forsyth County Republican Party concerned the Board of Commissioners District 5 seat. Three community members, Chandon Adams, Justin Hawkins and Laura Semanson, came together April 18 to discuss issues relating to the county and their district. Incumbent Jim Boff is not seeking re-election. Adams, a local homeowner, said he is an entrepreneur who “successfully started four businesses, one of which while in college at Georgia State University.” “I believe Forsyth County needs new and improved leadership,” Adams said. “Forsyth County needs an advocate who will not seek endorsement or be bound by special interest groups. Forsyth County needs leaders with a proven track record. I promise to adopt the servant leadership philosophy. I will promise to slow growth, fight to lower taxes and will be the first forward-thinking commissioner that we’ve ever had.” Hawkins, the treasurer for the Forsyth County Republican Party until resigning in January to pursue the District 5 seat, said he was raised in south Forsyth and is a product of the Forsyth school system.
“I believe Forsyth County is at a crossroads,” Hawkins said. “We talk about kids going to schools in trailers and eating on the hallway floor — I did it. Right now the out of control growth plagues Forsyth County. We’ve had to increase property taxes three times and our county leaders had to acquire over $800 million in debt. Right now, District 5 needs a commissioner who has the leadership, the vision and the experience to protect the quality of life, preserve this community and to give the citizens a seat at the table.” Semanson said this election is about trust. “Fifteen years ago my husband and I decided to put down roots in this county and raise our family here,” Semanson said. “We came here for the same reasons most of you probably did, which are the schools are great, sense of community, beauty of north Georgia and the quality development that was going on in this county at that time. My passion to run came from disappointment in the stewardship we had with that. In the 15 years I’ve owned my home in Forsyth County, I’ve watched my taxes double and I feel like the return on that has not been in kind. For too long the taxpayers have had to pick up the tab for that. It’s time for the taxpayers to take action.” Topics discussed included taxes, businesses and the creation of additional cities in the county, the latter a subject all three candidates agreed residents should help decide. All three
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OPINION
Age is just a number From the time we are born to the time we pass away, our age is a constant source of conversation. Our society is obsessed with it. As babies KATHLEEN STURGEON grow, their moms proudly report how Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com many months old they are. When we die, one of the first questions asked is, “How old were they?” When we’re young, birthday parties are exciting because it’s a thrill to get a year older. But, as the years fly by, many people become hesitant to disclose how old they are. Let me just say I love being the age I am. I love being a millennial, 20-something, young professional. I’m sure many others around my age feel the same way. Granted, this can be a bittersweet time in our lives because we are often confused and unsure of ourselves. But, by the same token, it’s a wonderful time, too. We no longer have all the restrictions we had prior to turning 18, and many of us also tend not to have a host of responsibilities holding us back yet. So I embrace my youth. I’ve been told that I should enjoy “not being jaded” because, once I’m older, I will be weary and tired of the world around me. Honestly, I find that just sad. I hope I never lose my curious nature and happy-go-lucky attitude. But I’m also not dumb. I know that, just as I am appreciated for having a youthful spirit, I am also looked down on for how few years I’ve been in the workplace. I was at a job-related event the other day where one person somewhat demeaned another simply because he was in his 20s. Maybe it’s my age or naivety showing, but I was a little shocked. How
dare this person belittle the other just because he’s young. I try not to play the “age card” and say people act, talk or think of me a certain way simply because I’m a fledgling. But, in reality, that’s exactly what many are doing. I’ll be interviewing someone and they’ll think I’m an intern. I’ve tried to explain my point in a conversation only to be shut down because the other person thinks I’m inexperienced. I’ve been cut off in lines at stores because shoppers think they can stomp all over “some kid.” Once you get right down to it, age is just a number. You have no more control over being young than you do being old. Just as we often think of ageism as something that only the elderly unfairly face, people on the opposite end of the spectrum also have to deal with unjust age-based discrimination. In defense of any other millennials similarly maligned, let me say there are so many benefits to bringing a young mind to any conversation. We are excited, ready to go, hopeful and optimistic. We are ready to think of things differently and start something new. Don’t believe me? Just think of these people. J.K. Rowling had the idea for Harry Potter at 25. Steve Jobs was 21 when he and Steve Wozniak started Apple Computer. Albert Einstein came to the attention of the scientific world at 26. Nelly Bly made a solo trip around the world in less than 80 days at age 24. Mark Zuckerberg was a sophomore in college when he created Facebook. And I became editor of the Forsyth Herald at 23. So give us a little respect. We worked hard to be where we are and we deserve to be treated as equals.
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Balancing progress and conservation If you’re familiar with the debate over conservation subdivisions in Milton, here’s an example of why all the kerfuffle has been way over blown. It is a proposal to build 50 single — family up —scale homes on 30.5 acres. In return for the smaller lot size, 33 acres with a lake and miles of walking trails will be put aside in a permanent land trust. I think that’s not only beneficial for the families who might choose to live there but for our community and the environment. Some say not in Milton, nothing less than 1-acre lots. I get their point and on one level I agree. Milton was and always should be a rural haven close to the heart of ATL. But isn’t that the point? Keeping Milton rural is exactly why the proposed Sweet Apple development should be approved. Here’s the choice. Under Milton’s current zoning ordinance, any developer can clearcut the entire parcel and subdivide it into as
many as 50 one-acre or one-acre-plus lots to maximize profits. Or as the folks at Brightwater Homes have proposed, build 50 homes on smaller lots but also place 33 acres of pristine forestland in a land trust to be protected in perpetuity. By the way, the developer is an environmentalist who earns his living building new neighborhoods. This example is a balance every developer should practice in the name of progress. It represents a necessary equilibrium between landowner rights and conservation. And when I see the total loss of trees across the street from Cambridge High School, I appreciate the proposed Sweet Apple subdivision even more. City council will vote Monday, April 25, to allow the project to move forward. If you have a minute, call Milton City Hall and let Mayor Joe Lockwood (678242-2484) and council members know, Sweet Apple is the right balance between conservation and progress for Milton. –Francia Lindon, Milton
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Cluster homes in Milton? In biblical times it was customary to place a stone at the site of a great battle to give thanks for help. Ebenezer was the name given to such a stone to commemorate Israel’s victory over the Philistines. How fitting that the latest great battle to preserve rural metro Atlanta is taking place on my street, Ebenezer Road. This street sits at the very edge of Milton and the yellow line divides Milton from Roswell. At the very end of this dead-end road is a 67-acre parcel of land that is in the final stage of attempted rezoning. This land is presently zoned as AG-1, requiring all the houses sit on at least 1 acre of land. Brightwater Homes has proposed a plan to build 50 homes on the property, but 23 of these homes are planned to occupy only quarter-acres lots similar to cluster homes. Brightwater Homes presents itself as a “green builder” that doesn’t want to disturb the back part of the property and keep it as green space. I suspect that is a cost advantage of shorter streets, less landscaping and shorter utility runs for the 23 cluster homes that will save the developer significant amounts of money
and increase the profit from the project at the expense of the AG-1 zoning. I propose that the “green builder” title refers to the color of the Brightwater’s bank accounts, not to the amount of chlorophyll preserved. Milton City Council just voted down the conservation subdivision ordinance several months ago. It has returned in a far more malignant form using “green” and “conservation” as cover words to build cluster home communities with community septic systems at the end of a dead-end street on the very edge of Milton. There has been no compelling reason why granting this variance for cluster homes is in the public interest for the people of Milton or for the people, like myself, who live on Ebenezer Road. If this variance is granted, where will this cancer show up next? With your help on April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Milton City Council meeting another great battle can once again be won. Please show up and encourage the council to vote against changing the zoning and to reject the variance for Brightwater Homes. Help to preserve the rural nature of Milton and Ebenezer Road. –David Gower, Milton
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Forsyth’s unemployment rate declines to 4.2%
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Labor released a report April 21 that unemployment rates in Forsyth County is down 4.2 percent March 2016, from 4.3 percent March 2015. The rate declined as employers created more jobs and laid off fewer workers. According to the department, the most of the job increases in Georgia came from leisure and hospitality, education and health services, government, manufacturing, and professional and business services. Information services was the only major employment sector to lose jobs. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said job seekers and employers should use the GDOL’s online job listing service, www.employgeorgia.com to search for jobs or recruit new employees. In March, 51,990 jobs in Atlanta were posted on Employ Georgia. Throughout the state, 78,986 jobs were posted. Local area unemployment data are not seasonally adjusted. Georgia labor market data are available at www.dol.georgia.gov. Mar 2016
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Labor Force
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force
Unemployment Rate
Forsyth County
103,608
4.20%
101,120
4.30%
Alpharetta
34,369
4.30%
33,518
4.40%
Johns Creek
43,661
4.30%
42,561
4.40%
Milton
18,590
4.40%
18,101
4.30%
Roswell
52,661
4.20%
51,382
4.30%
Fulton County
522,654
5.50%
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Commissioners proclaim April 2016 Sarcoidosis Awareness Month FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their April 21 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the month of April 2016 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Forsyth County. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the immune system, which normally protects the body from infection and disease, to overact resulting in damage to the body’s own tissue. Eddie Gaitan is the ambassador for the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research in Georgia and was present during the meeting to receive the proclamation.
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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A 21-year-old man was found shot to death in his townhouse on Academy Street in Alpharetta around 9:50 a.m. April 21 by Alpharetta police answering a 911 dispatch call about possible MEDLOCK gunshots fired. At The Preserve on Academy, a townhouse community on Academy Street, police were directed to house No.111. Inside, police found the dead man, identified as Kadarius Medlock, 21. Initially, there were few details, other than the call reporting what sounded like gunshots on the property. Two officers got to the scene and secured the entrances with yellow crime scene tape. “They were dispatched on a ‘trouble unknown’ call. So once they got there, they followed procedure. They secured the scene and called for detectives to come to the scene and it was they who discovered the body,” said Police Capt. George Gordon. Neighbors on the scene said they never really saw the man who lived in the No. 111 townhouse at The Preserve on Academy, but they did recall seeing expensive cars parked outside, often with people inside talking. “There was a white Mercedes, a gray Mercedes and a blue Cadillac you would see outside [No. 111],” said one resident, who asked not to be identified. Three other neighbors agreed these cars and perhaps others would be parked outside the townhouse. “You couldn’t tell much about who was inside because the windows were tinted,” one said. Police did find a man and a woman at the scene who said they knew Medlock and agreed to meet with officers that evening at the Alpharetta Police headquarters to talk with officers. However, as detectives were talking with the couple in the police parking lot, a K-9 drug dog alerted on the wit-
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No. 111 at the Preserve at Academy townhouse community was the scene of a fatal shooting Thursday, April 21.
nesses’ car. At that point, both individuals were advised that the detectives would lawfully search their vehicle. When one of the detectives held out his hand for the car keys, the man slapped his and away saying, “No, you’re not.” The woman also allegedly became belligerent and both were arrested and charged with obstruction of officers and their attempt to search the vehicle. Both were taken into custody. Gordon said there was only some suspected marijuana residue found in the ashtray of the car. So the only charges against the couple are for obstruction. Gordon said the man and woman are not suspects in the shooting. One neighbor who was trying to enter the property the day of the shooting to go home gave his name as Curtis. He said he was shocked to find there had been a shooting. “Everybody [living] here is super nice – real sweet,” Curtis said. He said there were about 20 homes in the community. “It makes you feel bad for something like this to happen to anyone. It’s scary to have something like this happen close to home. I have a family,” he said. “Everybody’s like family here.”
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First prevention and awareness summit held in Forsyth Discussed ways to prevent child abuse, sexual assault By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While rape, domestic violence and trauma are subjects that are generally not openly discussed, they still occur with heartbreaking frequency within the Forsyth County community. As part of the response in Forsyth, the first Prevention and Awareness Forum was held April 21. The soldout event featured guests discussing ways to prevent child abuse and sexual assault, according to Tennile Chapman, who helped organize the forum and is a victim support manager, financial director and child advocate at Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center. Often, Chapman and others in similar organizations go to trainings out of the county. “I talked to my executive director about partnering with other agencies,” she said. “We approached Forsyth County’s domestic violence task force and said, ‘We want to bring a training here.’” The timing of the event is fitting as April is both National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “A lot of that goes hand in hand,” she said. “It’s not common for someone to just be a victim of ‘just that.’ It’s usually overlapping or, if they’re victims as adults, often they had abuse in their past. It’s a cycle.” So Chapman reached out to groups including Family Haven, Rape Response and King’s Treasure Box to get the community together to discuss and learn. Agency representatives joined
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It’s not common for someone to just be a victim of ‘just that.’ It’s usually overlapping or, if they’re victims as adults, often they had abuse in their past. It’s a cycle.” TENNILE CHAPMAN Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center financial director and child advocate
together to figure out what speakers they knew and came up with a full day of topics. Sessions included domestic violence awareness, who is hurting our children, and surviving and finding hope. “We had to extend the day because there was such a wealth of knowledge,” she said. “There was a lot more support than we thought there would be.” One of the sessions — impact of
trauma — was presented by Anjana Freeman with Rape Response. She gave a lesson on the brain and why humans do certain things, including why some of the children and teenagers these groups help act the way they do. “Asking adults, teenagers and children who have experienced trauma to calm down, using our authority to try to control them, increases the activity in the brain,” Freeman said. “We’re
making it worse.” For Chapman, prevention was the major goal she wanted everyone to take from the event. “Their childhood sets them up for adulthood,” she said. “If they’re experiencing all this trauma in their childhood, it carries over. Especially if they’re not able to get the help they need. It sets them up for future heartache and hardship. If you can prevent child abuse, you’re building stronger and healthier adults and giving them a better chance to make it.” The amount of support from the community, Chapman said, means the public is realizing these issues do happen in Forsyth County. “We can’t just sit there and say ‘this doesn’t happen in our community,’” she said. “It does happen, more than we think or realize. We have to do something or it’s only going to get worse. This is the first step.”
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9-year-old brings ‘Little Free Library’ to Hampton Park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Hampton Little Free Library was opened on Saturday, April 16, after a ribbon cutting ceremony and speech given by Angelica Krubeck. About 40 people were in attendance. Krubeck is a 9-year-old Forsyth County resident who came up with implementing such a library into her own community after seeing a similar library in Gainesville. With further research and two presentations to the Hampton HOA, her project was soon made a reality. Her goal for this little free library is to bring the community closer. So far, it has had an overwhelming positive response. Hampton Park Library librarian, Stephanie Hampson, helped Krubeck along the way.
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Drug summit brings hope ‘above the triangle’ By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In 2015, 27 Forsyth County residents died from drug overdoses or complications from overdoses. That startling statistic was shared at the 2016 Forsyth County Drug Summit put on by the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council. This year the focus of the event was on a special investigative story from 11Alive’s reporter Jeremy Campbell and executive producer Erin Gutierrez. Their series, called “Inside the Triangle,” talks about the heroin problem in Atlanta’s affluent suburbs, including Alpharetta, Roswell and Marietta. In Forsyth County, there is also a drug problem, which is the reason why Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills initially decided to start the council and the summit. Parents had asked her how they could help their children with drug-related issues, and she said she wasn’t sure how to respond. “I didn’t know what to tell them,” Mills said. “I didn’t have a child who had been in trouble and I didn’t know what to tell them. I had been in office 20-something days when I called (Sheriff Duane Piper) and said, ‘I think you need to put together a group to talk about drugs in the community.’” Mills, along with Piper, local judges and others came together to discuss the issues. “We knew we had to keep having meetings because we had a lot of peo-
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A panel including Sheriff Duane Piper, Edward Bailey, executive director of No Longer Bound, and local judges discuss the various aspects of the drug problem in the county. ple admitting they had problems and wanted to learn more,” Mills said. “So we kept talking about it.” Many parents have since come forward to discuss their children’s’ problems, Mills said. One of those mothers is Tanya Smith. Her daughter, Taylor, died at age 20 in 2013 after struggling with addiction. “I wish I didn’t know how much I know about the drug epidemic,” Smith said. “I wish I could jump back to 2013
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when my head was in the sand.” She said her daughter was smart, beautiful and funny, but her problem was trusting people too much. “She didn’t just bring home stray animals, which she did bring home a lot, but she also brought home people,” Smith said. “I was a cop and I didn’t make enough money to support a lot of people and animals. So I begged her to stop doing that. She was very trusting and she trusted the people she was with the night she died.” Taylor’s body was dumped by the side of the road by those “friends” after she reportedly suffered an asthma attack while at a friend’s house. The next morning, someone there called 911. But it was too late for Taylor. This inspired Smith to urge the legislature to pass House Bill 695, also known as the Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty Law. In the case of an overdose, it waves legal punishment for people trying to get help. A second part of the law allows Georgia officers to carry Naloxone, a drug that counters the effects of heroin and can save lives during overdoses. In March, the first life saved in Forsyth County with the help of Naloxone occurred. “We have to help give these guys less fear to reach out and get the help they need when someone is overdosing,” Smith said. “Death is too late. You can’t recover from death. But if we give these people one more chance to live, it might be the one time they find the recovery and heal.”
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CASA shines light on volunteers By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Forsyth County believes protecting and supporting children requires a community effort. That’s why CASA programs nationwide, including the Forsyth group, recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month by hosting Light of Hope events in local communities. “We know it takes selfless, compassionate individuals who provide children a ‘light of hope’ to help ensure they become strong, successful adults,” said Paula Gault, CASA board chair. “And we feel honored to celebrate their work.” There were 238 candles lit at the April 21 event, each representing a child served by a CASA volunteer last year, according to Janet Walden, executive director. “The candles you see represent children in our community who have suffered abuse or neglect at the hands of their caregivers,” Walden said. “By the time I sit down, more than 30 cases of child abuse will have been reported to authorities nationwide. By the end of the night, that number will swell past 9,000 and four of those children will die at the hands of their abuser, all in a single day.” CASA of Forsyth County trains community volunteers who provide advocacy for court-involved children who have suffered abuse or neglect, Walden said. The CASA volunteers “fight for each child’s right to be safe, treated with dignity and respect and to grow up in the
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Every year several other volunteers are honored. This year’s batch included Lisa Bennett, Jordan Bennie, Cathy Brugnoli, Dr. Ellen Cohan, Ann Crow, Barry George, Deanna Granito, Barbara Kastner, Norma Malone, Catherine Rivenbark and Elisabeth Westbrook. In addition to the honorees, a community partner award is also given out, named for the late Everett Bennett, a CASA board chair. The 2016 W. Everett Bennett Community Partner Award was given to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. “The leaders of Forsyth County government have made a commitment to supporting the efforts of CASA and other organizations who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the children in
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Colonial Pipeline fuels eastern U.S. Alpharetta-based company puts safety first: $250M annually By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Colonial Pipeline President and CEO Tim Felt has an important job that affects the lives and livelihoods of 50 million people — residents throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard — but few know what that job is. Felt came to the April 21 Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee and Commerce breakfast at the Crooked Creek Golf Club in Alpharetta to tell guests about Colonial Pipeline. Quite simply, Colonial is responsible for 110 million gallons of fuel a day that flows from Houston to New York, bringing gasoline – regular and high test, jet fuel and heating oil. Colonial serves 74 percent of Atlanta residents and 45 percent of the eastern United States. Technology makes it possible to send and track all forms of fuel through the same pipeline. Colonial does not refine the fuel nor does it handle natural gas. It transports products across 13 states safely and efficiently while ensuring the safety of the communities Colonial serves and the environment. It takes 18 days for 1 gallon of fuel to travel from Houston to New York. “We manage 5,500 miles of pipeline, and we are heavily regulated by the
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Colonial Pipeline President and CEO Tim Felt addresses members of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce.
federal government – which is a good thing,” Felt said. What? A CEO who does not complain about too much government regulation? Felt says the consequences of failure are not worth any savings skimping on safety might bring. Colonial welcomes federal oversight as a partnership in delivering fuel to the customers. “The Gulf Coast produces 8.8 million barrels of fuel daily and Colonial
transports 2.6 million of those barrels. For that transmission, Colonial gets 2.7 cents a gallon,” he said. So it behooves Colonial to protect its investment and it will spend a quarterbillion dollars this year on safety and maintenance of its pipelines (see box). It spent $250 million on safety and maintenance in 2015, and the company plans to spend even more in 2017. “When it comes to safety, we exceed what is expected,” Felt said. “We try to learn and grow every day. We took a close look at what happened to BP off the Gulf Coast. There are a lot of similarities in the way we do business. So we took another look at what can happen.” The cost put into safety is well worth it to protect customers, the environment, multiple government bodies and the company’s own reputation for integrity, said Felt. “If we had an incident, any money that was saved by skimping on safety would be gone immediately,” he said. Safety in the eyes of Colonial is not only a moral requirement but simply good business as well. That means weekly aerial inspections to see if there are any visible signs of effects on the flora above the pipelines or in the rivers under which pipelines travel. But that is only the beginning. Electronic sensors give the company feedback on every mile of pipe. Automated inspection protocols also measure the rate of flow and will warn of any leaks. T:\ADS_2015\NFAYP In the event of any kind of failure
Colonial takes high road on safety How seriously does Colonial Pipeline take safety? See this Aug. 19, 2015, Herald story online at: http://tinyurl.com/gubogvt of the pipeline, the reaction would be a “company event.” Any or all of the 880 employees would be on call to respond and all personnel train regularly in dealing with those responses. “We know what our responsibilities are. We move the energy that moves the country. Colonial is a critical piece of the nation’s infrastructure and our approach is long term,” Felt said. Asked what the company does to counter the threat of domestic terrorism, Felt said the state of the world demands the company be as prepared as possible. “We have to defend against cyberterror as well,” he said. “We have 5,500 miles of pipeline, but most of it is underground and only surfaces in a few areas. We are always working with Homeland Security to evaluate our level of security.”
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Encore Bridge sparks residential Making and boom on Westside Parkway keeping When Westside Parkway in Alpharetta was first built, the huge, four-lane road was my best-kept secret for avoiding traffic on Ga. 400 and North Point Parkway. Really, it still GEOFF SMITH is. But if anyone Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com was wondering why Alpharetta leaders pushed for the construction of such a large road so many years ago, today you can see why. The area just west of Ga. 400 and between Haynes Bridge and Mansell roads first started seeing development around 10 years ago, just ahead of the 2008 opening of the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. Several office buildings, including a biotech campus, as well as townhome communities surrounded the outdoor entertainment park. Development was hot then and there was talk about 20-plus-story office buildings and a donation of land for a future MARTA station. Then the economy broke and things stalled. Now development in that area is popping once more. Topgolf built its facility a couple years ago and is so crowded that I hear people are having problems finding parking when they go. (If you have never heard of Topgolf, it combines the social atmosphere of bowling with the sport of golf — great fun.) And on its heels were several townhome communities up and around Westside Parkway. A spark for much of this new development could be the new Encore Parkway bridge under construction over Ga. 400. At first, it’s hard to wonder why anyone would get so excited about
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Encore Bridge is being widened to include bike lanes, sidewalks, landscaping and a raised median. a bridge, but this bridge will do a lot for connectivity and aesthetics. The bridge connects Westside and North Point parkways, yes. But what it really does is create a very beautiful (for a bridge) connection for drivers, bikers and walkers who can go from the Verizon theater to North Point Mall and the successful Big Creek Greenway. The North Fulton Community Improvement District led the charge on this project. The old bridge has already been demolished and its replacement is scheduled to open this November. The project will widen and beautify the bridge to include two bike lanes, sidewalks, landscaped buffers on each side and a landscaped median. It will be built to accommodate future Ga. 400 widening. The project has attracted several new developments right at its westside entrance including townhomes and a mixed-use development. The two townhome developments include: The Overture at Encore: This is a John Wieland development that will include approximately 76 townhomes at the northeastern corner of Westside and Encore parkways. Encore Walk: This will include 38 townhomes by Traton Homes. It will
be just east of the Overture at Encore, between it and Ga. 400. Another very interesting development was approved last January by the city of Roswell. It is a couple miles down Westside Parkway off Old Roswell Road near Old Ellis Road. It sits almost within walking distance to the southern entrance of the Verizon theater and will be a pretty stunning, 344-unit townhome development centered around 19.7 acres of parks and green space. It’s being built by Edward Andrews and will be called Harlow. The website boasts Charleston-inspired architecture and heavy amenities that include a dog park, fire pit circle and community hall with a coffee bar, library and lounge. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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Forsyth businesses awarded for excellence By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 2016 Excellence in Business Awards Gala was held April 21, recognizing a number of Forsyth County businesses for their accomplishments and contributions. The event was hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in an effort to support entrepreneurship in the community. This year’s gala saw 11 finalists and six winners of various awards. “It was a great evening,” said Jason Mock with the chamber. “We had a nice turnout of businesses all across Forsyth County, not only because they were finalists, but also because they wanted to cheer on their friends and other businesses in the community.” There were over 65 awards nominees which, after interviews and in-person visits to businesses, were narrowed down to 11 finalists and then six winners. “We went out and saw each of the 11 businesses for a day,” Mock said. “We got to meet those business owners and their staff and see some customers. We were able to get a good feeling about
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — George E. Lee, of the Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group, was selected as one of only 13 lawyers in the state of Georgia practicing in the field of immigration and nationality law to receive the honor of being placed on the 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers list. The list recognizes no more LEE than 5 percent of attorneys in each state. This is the third straight year Lee has been selected as a Super Lawyer. The Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group is located at 2520 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 450, in Alpharetta. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazine. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com. For more on Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group, call 404-892-8300 or visit www.leelawusa.com.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – FaithBridge Foster Care Inc., a Christian child placement agency and nonprofit 501(c)(3) ministry based in metro Atlanta, announced the appointment of Bob J. Bruder-Mattson as its new president and CEO. Bruder-Mattson most recently served as president and CEO of The United Methodist Children’s Home in BRUDERDecatur. MATTSON In 2014, he was appointed to the governor’s Child Welfare Reform Council by Gov. Nathan Deal, which was created to improve the state’s child welfare system and protect those brought under the umbrella of the Department of Family and Children’s Services. FaithBridge, headquartered in Alpharetta, equips churches to engage through the Community of Care, which provides churches with a system to recruit, train and support families and volunteers who together increase foster family capacity and also provides Christian care coordinators who act as a liaison between the government and families. To date, FaithBridge has served nearly 1,000 children, licensed over 400 foster and respite homes, recruited more than 2,500 volunteers and engaged approximately 100 churches in foster care ministry in metro Atlanta and south Georgia.
ATLANTA — Bill Rawlings, vice president and managing broker of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty’s North Atlanta office, has been named corporate walk chair by the Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for its 2016 Atlanta Dan Reeves, left, former head Light The Night football coach of the Atlanta Walk. The walk is Falcons, is pictured with Bill LLS’s annual fund- Rawlings, 2016 corporate walk raising event. chair for Light The Night Walk Rawlings leads and vice president and manone of the top-10 aging broker of Atlanta Fine largest residential Homes Sotheby’s International real estate sales Realty’s North Atlanta Office. offices in Atlanta, specializing in luxury properties in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton Cumming and Johns Creek. Prior to joining Light The Night as corporate chairman, he was a candidate in the 2015 Atlanta Man & Woman of the Year campaign, winning Man of the Year runner-up by raising over $134,000 for LLS in just 10 weeks.
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PAUL SIMON AT THE FOX
Twelve-time Grammy winner Paul Simon will be live in concert Tuesday, May 3, at 8 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. For more information, visit foxtheatre.org Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@ appenmediagroup.com.
EVENTS: CHARITY ART, WINE AUCTION FOR MILTON FIRST RESPONDERS
What: A charity art and wine auction benefiting Milton First Responders (police, fire, paramedics) will include bourbon and barbecue tasting featuring Full Belly BBQ. When: Saturday, April 30, 5-10 p.m. Where: Sedgwick Gallery, 61 Roswell St., Alpharetta Cost: $30 at the door More info: miltonfirstresponders.org
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY
What: Bookmiser is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with local artists, authors and bookbinders. When: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell More info: indiebookstoreday.com
PEYTON’S PALS / CURESMA TENNIS TOURNAMENT
What: The Cure SMA Tennis Tournament, presented by Cure SMA and Peyton’s Pals, is a fundraiser to benefit spinal muscular atrophy research. When: Saturday, April 30, 3 p.m. Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: facebook.com/CureSMATennisTournament
WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY
What: Come participate in the annual worldwide World Tai Chi and Qigong Day celebration. When: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Where: The Plaza at Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info, 770-33-7688
FIESTA 5K/15K CHALLENGE
What: The 10th annual Fiesta 5K/15K Challenge will benefit the Emory ALS Center.
When: Saturday, April 30, 7:45 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fiestarunga.com
FREE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PHYSICALS
What: Free high school sports physicals will be offered at North Fulton Hospital by Resurgens Orthopaedics, primary care and emergency medicine physicians. Athletes should bring physical forms with the history forms completed. No appointment necessary. When: Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m.-noon Where: North Fulton Hospital, 3000 Hospital Blvd., Roswell More info: www.wellstar.org
THE GARDEN FAIRE
What: North Fulton Master Gardeners present their annual Garden Faire rain or shine with pass-along-plants, gardening presentations, gardening vendors, food and beverages. Free entry open to the public with proceeds supporting North Fulton demonstration gardens. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell When: Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More info: nfmg.net
SHREDDING DAY AT NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN
What: Professional shredding trucks will be on hand to do away spare papers while raising funds for the youth members’ mission trip to Honduras. When: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2400 Old Alabama Road, Roswell More info: northminster-atl.org
YMCA’S 25TH ANNUAL HEALTHY KIDS DAY
What: The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA will hold a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the
25th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day. When: Saturday, April 30, 1-4 p.m. Where: Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA, 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta More info: ymcaatlanta.org/ymca-locations/alpharetta
HARVEST DINNER FOODY EVENT
What: As part of the Second Annual Roswell Azalea Festival, a Harvest Dinner will feature local chefs presenting a potluck-style dinner using produce from the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market, including live music and a silent auction to benefit The Giving Kitchen. When: Saturday, April 30, 4-8 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell Cost: $70 in advance, $75 at the door More info: visitroswellga.com or roswellazaleafestival.com
LOCAL AUTHOR AT ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER
What: The Roswell Visitors Center will host a book signing for local author Megan Wargula, featuring her new release “Riley Carson and The Cherokee Caves.” When: Saturday, April 30, 1-4 p.m. Where: Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3253
CINCO DE MAYO CARNIVAL FIESTA
What: Cogburn Woods Elementary School presents their Cinco de Mayo carnival fiesta with carnival rides, entertainment, tacos, churros and petting zoo. When: Sunday, May 1, 1-5 p.m. Where: Cogburn Woods Elementary School, 13080 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta More info: 470-254-2845
DAR MEETING
What: The May meeting of the Patriots of Liberty of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. When: Sunday, May 1, 2:15 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Place, Alpharetta More info: DAR.org.
DEMENTIA DYNAMICS SEMINAR
What: The Rotary Club of Roswell will sponsor a dementia seminar with information on facing the challenges of memory loss and dementia caregiving. When: Sunday, May 1, 2-4 p.m., Where: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell More info: roswellrotary.club
CHINMAYA TEJ 5K WALKATHON
What: A 5K walkathon benefitting Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development. When: Sunday, May 1, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park Large Pavilion, Cumming More info: cordusa.org
CONTAINER GARDENING
What: Master Gardeners explain how to be successful with container gardening. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta When: Tuesday, May 3, in Roswell and Wednesday, May 4, in Alpharetta, 7-8:30 p.m. More info: nfmg.net
AGING SERVICES NETWORK MEETING
What: Dr. Scott Dunbar will discuss senior adult additions. When: Thursday, May 5, 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Phoenix at Roswell, 11725 Point Place, Roswell More info: 770-609-3161
SHEPHERD CENTER CO-FOUNDER TO ADDRESS ROTARY PRAYER BREAKFAST
What: The Rotary Club of North Fulton will welcome Alana Shepherd, cofounder of Atlanta’s The Shepherd Center, as the keynote speaker at its 15th Annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. When: Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m. Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: NorthFultonRotary.org
COLLECTIBLE BOOK SALE AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
What: The Sawnee Association of the Arts will have a sale of books and an exhibit of photographs belonging to the late Owen Jones. Work by SAA photographers will also be for sale. When: Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Sawnee Arts Center, 2202 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: www.SawneeArt.org
FARMERS MARKETS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays through Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
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FOOD TRUCKS ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks along Old Roswell Street in the Historic District. When: Thursday, May 5, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in the Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
JOHNS CREEK FOOD TRUCKS
What: Johns Creek’s Food Truck Fridays return to Technology Park, sponsored by the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau. When: Friday, May 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Technology Park, 35 Technology Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekadvantage.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: HIDE & SEEK ART EVENT AND RESOURCE FAIR
What: Jacob’s Ladder School is partnering with Roswell Recreation and Parks for the fourth annual Hide & Seek Art event and Resource Fair. When: Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL’S ‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’
What: Cambridge High School’s theater department will present a play based on Jane Austin’s classic novel, “Sense and Sensibility.” When: Through Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m. Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Road, Milton More info: seatyourself.biz
‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE
What: The Cumming Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “My Fair Lady.” When: Through May 22, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming
NORTH GEORGIA CHAMBER SYMPHONY
What: The North Georgia Chamber Symphony will perform a spring concert. When: Sunday, May 1, 4 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 800 South Enota Drive NE, Gainesville More info: northgeorgiachambersymphony.org
MILTON PRESENTS ‘CIRQUE KUCABANGA’
What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Kucabanga,” exploring the free
and creative thoughts of two youngsters who travel through time and space. When: May 5-7, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com
AUTREY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL STAGES WESTERN SPOOF
What: The Autrey Mill Middle School Drama department will present “Wagon Wheels A-Rollin,” a classic family Western. When: April 29-30, 7 p.m. Where: AMMS, 4110 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: 470-254-7622
SPRING FIGURE SKATING ICE SHOW
What: The Atlanta Figure Skating Club’s spring ice show, “Frosted Fantasies & Fairytales,” will feature ice dance medalists Kim Navarro, Brent Bommentre and Tim Dolensky. When: April 29-May 1, times vary Where: The Cooler, 10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta More info: Atlantafsc.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: ‘THE LAST MONSTER’ AUTHOR TALKS WITH TEENS
What: Ginger Garrett, author of “The Last Monster,” will talk with middle- and high-school students about her new book at a special after-hours signing party. When: Saturday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org.
OCEE’S WAND WORKSHOP
What: International Harry Potter Day. To celebrate the anniver sary of the Battle of Hogwarts, we will be opening a wand workshop where teens and tweens get to make their own magic wand. Ages 11-18. When: Monday, May 2, 5 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897
PET ADOPTIONS: $25 LIFELINE SHELTER ADOPTIONS
What: LifeLine Animal Project is offering a $25 promotion at all of its shelters, where dogs over 25 pounds and all cats are only $25. When: Throughout April Where: All LifeLine shelters. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value at no cost. More info: LifeLineAnimal.org
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Try some biking at Blankets Creek These warmer days we’re having now are like voices that say “do something outside,” and one thing that I’m coming to enjoy more and more is biking. I’ve always enSTEVE HUDSON joyed riding bikes. Get Outside Georgia, Back when I was a Chattahoochee Media Group kid (that is, back in what one of my kids once described as “the previous millennium”), my bike carried me to grand adventures all over the neighborhood. I remember that it was red and rickety and sometimes made painful creaking sounds when I tried to pedal. But it worked. Bikes have come a long way since then. I can say that with certainty because, not too long ago, my wife surprised me with a new bicycle as a gift! This new bike of mine is what I believe is called a “hybrid.” It’s designed to work on paved bike trails, of course, but it has also been engineered to work on dirt trails, too. Dirt trails? Hmmm. Sounds rough and rugged, and that was cause for concern. Why? Because the trouble with a new bike is kind of like the trouble with a new car. It’s new. Because it’s new, you don’t want to do anything that might put a scratch on it. For that reason, for a long time, I would only take my new bike on nice, wide, paved trails like the Big Creek Greenway. I confess that I’m not an expert mountain biker – far from it. Thus, paved trails became my routes of choice. But even as I rolled smoothly along those ribbons of concrete, I knew deep down that what my bike really wanted was an adventure on an unpaved mountain bike trail … and that brings us at last to the focus of this week’s column: the mountain bike trails at Blankets Creek. Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails, located on the south side of Sixes Road just west of I-575, has been developed on Corps of Engineers land by the Woodstock chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association. These trails are an incredible recreational resource, and the story of how they came to be is told in detail on the organization’s website (sorbawoodstock.org). The Blankets Creek off-road bicycle trail system is extremely popular with riders throughout the area, and it features no fewer than seven different trails designed for riders of different skill levels.
What are these trails like? Like many beginning riders, including families with kids, my bike and I spend our time on the beginner routes. You’ll often see families with young kids riding the beginner routes without any problems at all, and if they can do then you (and I) can do it, too. The beginner trails include the Mosquito Flats trail, a mile-long trail which carries alongside Blankets Creek and through nearby woods. It’s pretty much flat, as you’d expect from its name, though for added interest there are a few easy bridges plus one little 3- to 4-foot hill to ascend or descend. This is a great trail to explore with your kids (always with helmets, of course). Other beginner trails include the Mosquito Flats Extension (a half-mile trail that’s just a little more technical and includes some tighter turns) plus Mosquito Bite, an even more challenging 0.7-mile-long beginner’s route that lets you gain skill handling more challenging trail conditions. For intermediate riders, there’s the Dwelling Loop, a 4.2-mile-long route for riders who have mastered the basics. Later, as your skills move into the advanced category, you may want to try the 4.2-mile South Loop, or the 3.9-mile Van Michael Trail. These require advanced technical riding skills. Finally, on the “hard” end of the difficulty spectrum is an intense experts-only quarter-mile route known as the Quehl Holler Trail. It’s all seriously downhill and is, according to the SORBA website, a trail where “[s] peed, flow, and air time rule the day.” The website recommends “full-face helmets and armor for those who plan to wring out the best from this trail.” This one really is for true experts only. It’s probably safe to say that my bike and I will experience that particular trail only as spectators. So if you, too, find that your bike whispers “Let’s have an adventure!” every time you walk by it in the garage, check out the Blankets Creek trails. There is plenty of parking, picnic tables and even a restroom facility. There’s also a donation box where you can chip in a few dollars to help make sure these trails are available for all to enjoy for years to come. See you on the trail. Steve Hudson’s new book “PROSPECTING FOR GEORGIA GOLD” will help get started on a treasure hunting adventure of your own. Check it out in local outfitters or on Amazon, or order an autographed copy at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.
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Baseball, soccer regular season ends in exciting fashion Playoff spots, region championships decided in final week
the win, Cambridge returns to the playoffs for the second consecutive year and earned the No. 3 seed. Fellowship Christian likely out of playoffs As the final power rankings have yet to be released, it is not certain that FCS will not make the playoffs. However, in the most recent rankings, they were 20th, four spots behind the final playoff spot. Their three losses last week mean it is unlikely that FCS will earn a playoff spot.
By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The final games of the baseball and soccer regular seasons were played last week with much still to be decided, including playoff berths and region championships, leading to an exciting weekend for many local teams. For some, the week ended on a high, as region championships and playoff spots were secured. For others, the final week of the regular season saw their playoff hopes dashed.
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Baseball North Forsyth secures No. 2 seed over West, Johns Creek eliminated With two wins over West Forsyth last week, North Forsyth was able to draw even with West at 13-5 in the region standings. Because North then held the tiebreaker, they were able to secure the No. 2 seed which guarantees home-field advantage in at least the first round. Johns Creek, which began the season 7-0 in region play, lost their final six games and are out of playoff contention. The Gladiators dropped three region games last week, one to West and two to Alpharetta, to end any chances of making the playoffs. Walker vs. King’s Ridge King’s Ridge secured their second consecutive Region 6-A championship with a 3-0 win over Walker in the region championship game last Friday. The Tigers scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and Kyle Brnovich pitched a shutout, allowing
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Forsyth Central won their second consecutive Region 7-AAAAA baseball championship with two wins over Dalton last week. just four hits in seven innings to secure the title. The seeding for the Tigers will be determined by their power ranking. The Tigers were third in last week’s rankings. Jackson vs. Blessed Trinity BT captured their fifth consecutive region title with a 6-0 win over Jackson last Wednesday. Patrick McNamara struck out 10 batters in five innings. McNamara and reliever Jake Smith allowed Jackson just three hits in the game.
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Dalton vs. Forsyth Central For the second consecutive year, the Bulldogs captured the Region 7-AAAAA title, beating Dalton in two games of last weekend’s three-game series for the region crown. The Bulldogs’ Daniel Henderson knocked in seven RBIs in game two, which Central dominated, 17-5. Cambridge secures spot in playoffs The Bears needed to win or their season was done, and they did just that. Cambridge beat River Ridge 2-1 and 5-4 in a three-game series. With
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Milton boys secure region championship in final game It wasn’t a planned region championship game, but last Friday’s Milton vs. Etowah boys soccer game ended up being a winner-take-all for the region championship. Milton entered the game at 5-2 in region play with Etowah at 6-1. With a win, the Eagles would hold the tiebreaker and the region title. A goal from Andrey Rayol put the Eagles up 1-0 at halftime and the Eagles were able to score again in the second half to take the 2-0 victory and the region championship. Milton girls claim No. 3 seed The Milton girls varsity soccer team hosted Etowah last Friday, needing a win to avoid the dreaded fourth seed. The Eagles received goals from May ElShami and Nicole Aussin to secure the third seed with the 2-1 win. Mount Pisgah girls secure playoff spot with two wins Mount Pisgah girls soccer was victorious over King’s Ridge and St. Francis last week to secure the No. 3 seed, the final spot in Class A, for the state playoffs. The Patriots missed the playoffs last season.
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Baseball state playoffs begin this week Four local teams repeat as region champs By JOE PARKER news@appenmedaigroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Four North Fulton and Forsyth baseball teams repeated as region champions this year, earning No. 1 seeds from their respective regions as state playoffs begin this week. Lambert, Forsyth Central, King’s Ridge and Blessed Trinity all captured consecutive region titles. In Region 6-AAAAAA, Lambert (215, 17-1) opened the season at 2-3 but then went on to win 18 of their final 20 games to capture their third consecutive region championship. Lambert’s pitching has been dominate this season, allowing just 58 runs in 26 games. At the same time, the Longhorns’ offense has averaged six runs per game. The Longhorns have scored seven or more runs in 11 of their 25 games. Lambert will host Mountain View in a three-game series this Friday in the first round of the state playoffs. Lambert was knocked out by Milton in
the opening round of the playoffs last season. North Forsyth placed second in the region behind the Longhorns after beating West Forsyth twice last week, 6-0 and 7-3, to leapfrog the Wolverines in the region standings and earn homefield advantage in the first round. The Raiders will be making their second consecutive playoff appearance. They were knocked out in the first round by Pope last season. North will face North Gwinnett in the first round. West, third in the region, will take on Collins Hill in the first round. It took a few crucial wins in the final week of play, as well as a few Alpharetta losses, but Northview was able to finish fourth in the region, claiming their second-ever playoff berth after earning the most wins in a season in school history at 18. Northview Head Coach Aaron Wilken attributed his team’s success to the players’ effort and team mentality. “Their work ethic and willingness to play for each other is what separated us this year,” said Wilkens. Wilkens added that the team set out to improve offensively on the bases this
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season as well as not giving up walks or hit-by-pitches. Wilkens said his players have definitely advanced in those aspects, but there is always room for improvement. Wilkens is still confident heading into the first round of the playoffs, but knows Northview’s fourth seeding drew them a tough first-round matchup against Norcross. “We’re going to have a really tough matchup in the first round, but one thing I said at the beginning of the season is that we are going to give it 100 percent each time they’re on the field,” said Wilkens. Forsyth Central downed Dalton in two games to capture their second consecutive Region 7-AAAAA title. The Bulldogs are 15-1 in their last 16 games and will host Druid Hills in the first round. Also in the region, Cambridge secured the No. 3 seed with two wins over River Ridge with a playoff spot on the line. In their final season in Class 3A, Blessed Trinity claimed their fifth straight region title. Dating back to last season, Blessed Trinity had a win streak of 49 games, the second-longest streak in the nation, before falling to
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Read more about the last week of the baseball season, Page 26. Teurlings Catholic (Louisiana), which is ranked 28th in the nation. The loss to Teurlings Catholic was BT’s only loss of the season. The Titans are ranked 10th in the nation according to MaxPreps. com. Much like the past two seasons, in which BT won the state championship, pitching has been crucial for the Titans. BT’s team ERA is 0.88 and they have allowed just 73 hits in 527 at bats. The Titans have given up just 19 earned runs this season. BT will take on Brantley County in the first round. King’s Ridge will be seeking a Class A state championship three-peat this season after winning the Region 6-A title. In Region 5-AAAAAA, Milton had their streak of six seasons in the state playoffs snapped after finishing sixth in the region.
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Student oratory winners recognized CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County winners of the 2016 Optimist Club student oratorical competition were honored at a recognition luncheon held recently at Northside Hospital-Forsyth. The Sawnee-Cumming and Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Clubs sponsor the local event. The theme this year was “How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others.” The young orators were the finalists in the countywide competition that began with more than 4,500 students from 26 schools. They advanced to
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From left, Avi Stein, Matt Elementary; Sierra Bachlear, Cumming Elementary; and Tyler Tsu, Kelly Mill Elementary. Not pictured, Mallory Durant, Coal Mountain Elementary. represent Forsyth County in the zone contest. The finalists were Reagan Smith, Vickery Creek Middle School; Morgan Champion, North Forsyth High School; Charlie Dougal, Pinecrest Academy; and Raymond Qin, South Forsyth High. T hey each won $500 awards. Cham-
From left, are Morgan Champion, North Forsyth High School; Reagan Smith, Vickery Creek Middle School; Raymond Qin, South Forsyth High; and Charlie Dougal, Pinecrest Academy. Dougal advances to the district competition.
pion and Dougal then won at the zone level. Dougal also won the area competition and advances to the district contest, which includes all of Georgia and eastern Tennessee. Northside Hospital-Forsyth hosted the recognition luncheon. Lynn Jackson, hospital administrator, and a judge for the oratorical
contests, said “business support for the oratorical program demonstrates actionable commitment to the club members and participants in support of this unique and important contest. It helps our local youth increase selfconfidence, build communication skills, and differentiate themselves from their peers.”
DEATH NOTICES Edward Alderman, of Roswell, passed away April 14, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Helen Alice Barna, of Cumming, passed away April 12, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Frances Cook, of Alpharetta, passed away April 13, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Joshua Derby, of Roswell, passed away April 13, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Douglas A. Brugh, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away April 12, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Brunhilde Joan Casey, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away April 17, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Billy T. Gay, 85, of Roswell, passed away April 13, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Brian F. Perry, 78, of Roswell, passed away April 10, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
David S. Kan, 49, of Johns Creek, passed away April 13, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Richard D. Satterfield, 69, of Cumming passed away April 15, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Sharon MacDonald, of Roswell, passed away April 18, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Ellen M. Spruill, 101, of Roswell, passed away April 13, 2016. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Brenda Gail Vaughan, 65, of Cumming, passed away April 14, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Clifford Lamar Fair, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away April 11, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Philomena Festa, 83, of Cumming, passed away April 13, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Robert L. Mehler, 87, of Cumming, passed away April 2, 2016. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Millen Smith Whittington, Jr., 69, of Roswell, passed away April 17, 2016. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Genevieve Wirth, of Roswell, passed away April 17, 2016. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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of Thomason Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 13 on Parks Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana. ►► Saul Javier Parra, 27, of Palmer Court, Cumming, was arrested April 13 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of drug-related items, failure to maintain lane and following too close. ► ► David Sean Braswell, 43, of Gainesville, was arrested April 14 on Bannister Road in Cumming for possession of methampheta-
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Growlers Coming Soon to the Cherry Street Taproom!
Your Local Award-Winning
Brewery & Taproom 770.205.5512 • cherrystreettaproom.com
5810 Bond Street • Cumming (at corner of Post Rd. and Majors Rd. in Vickery Village)
Try our beer flights!
Book the Tap Room for your private event
Weekly Events Tues. 4pm-11pm Adult Trivia Wed. 4-pm-11pm Movie Night Thurs. 4pm-12pm Industry Night Fri. 12pm-12am Meet, Greet, Mingle Sat. 1pm-4pm Brewery Tours 7pm-11pm Live Music Sun. 1pm-4pm Brunch Cocktails, and Beer Flight Specials
Serving Breakfast
Mon-Fri 7am-11am • Sat & Sun 8am-11am Biscuits, Omelettes, French Toast, Egg Platters & Bowls, Steak & Eggs, Kids’ breakfast Menu
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner To-Go • Catering
Rotisserie Chicken • Chicken Fingers • Wings • Chicken Lips • BBQ Ribs • Pulled Pork • Veggies & More. Let Us Cater Your Graduation Party!
25 Cherry Street beers on tap
Coming Bands Saturdays 7pm-11pm April 30 Phill & Phriends May 7 Past Tells May 14 TBD May 21 Brian Jarrett May 28 Across the Wide
Come Try Our Barrel Aged Beers • Nitro Beers • Beer Cocktails Craft Cocktails and Full Bar!
New Hours and Brewery Tours!
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Mother’s Day Brunch
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5810 Bond Street • Cumming (at corner of Post Rd. and Majors Rd. in Vickery Village) 770.205.5512 • ricktannerschicken.com