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Future PGA stars play at Country Club of the South Local junior golfers Calum Ross, left, and Thomas Gerard will participate in the American Junior Golf Association tournament at CCOS this weekend along with their Johns Creek High School golf teammate Nic Cassidy. They all qualified for the prestigious tournament that will feature the best young golfers from around the world. Read more, Page 34.

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Car stop yields $66K of cocaine ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested four men March 31 for possessing $66,000 worth of cocaine along with $5,600 from alleged drug proceeds. Alpharetta police officials stopped a 2005 Honda Odyssey, occupied by four individuals, in a local retail store’s parking lot. As a result of the stop, Alpharetta police seized two kilos of cocaine valued at $66,000, including methamphetamine, and over $5,600 in currency from drug proceeds. Arrested were Fernando Perez Barrios, Jorge Luis Delgado Bermundez, Ricardo Romero and Roberto Mendoza-Estrada. All four men were charged with multiple felony counts involving drug possession and trafficking.

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Peeping Tom caught with zipper down ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was arrested April 5 at a local apartment complex after Alpharetta police were called in the late evening by a man complaining about a Peeping Tom. The man who reported the incident had been walking outside his apartment when he saw the peeping Tom, later identified as Kareem Habbal, 21,

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DUI arrests ►► Lisa Alexander Mohr, 57, of High

Gables, Cumming, was arrested April 9 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Li Y Sheng, 52, of Duluth, was arrested April 7 on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Harlan S. Emery, 28, of Rome, was arrested April 17 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, improper U-turn, brake-light violation and no insurance. ►► Ashley Kaye Henderson, 32, of Lyman, South Carolina, was arrested April 16 on Encore Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Shakarian M. Battiste, 26, of Webb Bridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 12 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to exercise due care. approach. It appeared that Habbal was following the man, who, out of fear, locked himself in his car. Habbal was seen walking around the building and peering into the man’s apartment windows for 30-60 seconds at a time before driving off. When police stopped Habbal’s car, he had been speeding without any lights on. He could not explain why he had been driving so fast in a residential complex, but he did tell police that he had been drinking. Habbal said his father was expecting a visit from him, but forgot where his father lived. The father, when contacted, said he was not expecting Habbal. Police noted that the zipper on Habbal’s pants was open. Habbal resisted arrest when police

►► Ismael Carmona-Perez, 39, of Webb

Bridge Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 15 on Preston Ridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Samantha Ann Almeida, 27, of Tuxford Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 16 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. ►► Christopher D. Cannizzaro, 48, of Borrough Green Way, Cumming, was arrested April 16 on Lakeview Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and driving on the wrong side of the roadway. ►► Shannon Elizabeth Bepko, 22, of Hopewell Downs Drive, Milton, was arrested April 15 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuana and driving with bright lights. ►► Stephen J. White, 30, of Brooklyn, was arrested April 14 on North Point Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► James H. Challenger, 49, of Harlequin Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 15 on Mansell Road in

See ARRESTS, Page 35 attempted to handcuff him. After a brief struggle, Alpharetta police arrested him for being a peeping Tom, loitering and prowling, and obstruction of officers.

Man returns to report fourth break-in MILTON, Ga. — A man reported a burglary April 14 at his residence where nearly $15,000 in appliances and gadgets were missing. This is not the first time the man has contacted police about a robbery. During the last five years, he has reported a total of four burglaries with property damage. In June 2015, he

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Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, which is the nerve that connects the eye with the brain. When enough damage has occurred, it results in loss of peripheral vision. If it becomes advanced it can even cause loss of central vision and blindness. In the most common types of glaucoma, the disease usually progresses slowly over many years. Risk factors for glaucoma include advancing age, African-American race, a family history of glaucoma, and increased pressure in the eye.

Many people think that eyes with glaucoma always have high pressure. This is not always the case. Some optic nerves are especially vulnerable to damage and can sustain damage even at normal pressure. This is call Normal Tension Glaucoma. There are other people who have elevated pressure in the eye, but have nerves that are resistant to damage, and do not develop glaucoma. These people are said to have Ocular Hypertension and need to be observed, but do not always need to be treated. Currently the only treatment for all of these conditions is to lower intraocular pressure, even if it is currently normal. How does a person know if they have glaucoma? Glaucoma is often called “the sneak thief of sight,” because there are no symptoms in the early stages. By the time a person has noticeable symptoms, such as reduced peripheral vision, their optic nerve has already suffered significant damage. This damage cannot be reversed. The goal of glaucoma treatment is to prevent further damage and to stop the progression of vision loss. Because of this, it is important to have an exam with an eye care professional to look for signs of glaucoma. This is even more important for people in a high risk group such as anyone over 60, African-Americans over 40, or anyone having a family history of glaucoma. Your eye doctor can determine if you at risk for glaucoma by doing a complete eye exam. During the exam if intraocular pressure is high or the optic nerve has changes consistent with glaucoma, then further specialized testing is needed. This may include a computerized peripheral vision test and use of an imaging device to detect optic nerve damage. Sometimes, your doctor may be able to diagnosis glaucoma after performing these initial tests. However, if the tests have borderline results, a patient may be diagnosed as a “glaucoma suspect,” meaning there is not enough evidence to start treatment, but it is important to continue monitoring closely. Why is it important to detect glaucoma early? Because there are effective treatments such as eye drops or an outpatient laser procedure which can lower eye pressure and prevent glaucoma progression. Since glaucoma damage cannot be reversed, it is important to catch this disease in its early stages, in the hopes that with effective early treatment, patients may never reach the point where their vision is noticeably impaired.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker gave an optimistic and aggressive vision as he delivered his 10th annual State of the City address April 22 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. He used the city’s new catchphrase, “Be the Exception,” to characterize his goals for the city’s future. Bodker said the city will move forward with a vision to be a leading light in North Fulton and metro Atlanta. That will mean following through with the vision developed at a two-day City Council work retreat in March. The City Council also identified six specific goals to propel the city forward and ensure the long-term sustainability of the city. That means a city that is culturally and economically vibrant.

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It means a city that will retain its residential character and develop ways for “ease of movement” throughout the city. Yet it will continue to grow as a business and technology center, he

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said. Central to all of that will be a city center of community life, although it will be scaled down from the 725-acre plan originally proposed. Bodker said a more reasoned and slower approach will still get the city to its goals. The mayor said he and the City Council would move forward on six fronts in 2016 with a vision statement it crafted at is retreat: 1. Focus on transportation to provide a comprehensive transportation network that facilitates ease of movement throughout the city; 2. Ensure a complete recreation and parks system that aligns with the goals and needs of Johns Creek; 3. Implement a holistic economic development plan approach to address infrastructure workforce, community and land development needs; 4. Focus on government efficiency to develop an innovative and cost-effective approach to exceptional service delivery; 5. Invest in public safety; and 6. Preserve our residential character and enhance our sense of community. Each task force will be led by a council member to keep the city striving to be better. As the city gets ready to mark its 10th anniversary of cityhood, Bodker also pointed out the city has huge resources residents may sometimes take for granted, including: • A top-ranked school system. • World-class medical facilities. • A large diverse international population. • Nationally accredited public safety and fire departments. Recent accomplishments include doubling the city’s parkland to more than 300 acres and continuing the city’s aggressive subdivision paving plan. Johns Creek was named the safest large city in America and the third-best place to live in the U.S. Bodker noted the city became the first in Georgia and the ninth in the U.S. to embrace the Waze app as a way to give residents up-to-the-minute traffic updates using motorists who report, via the app, traffic situations as they occur. The city has embraced a public art program brought to it by its arts commission.

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No suspects in midmorning killing; 2 acquaintances of victim arrested 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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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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Age 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.

... 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.”

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Graphic Hooch Ghost Out a life lesson JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School PTSA teamed up earlier this month with school staff and administration to graphically teach the students the dangers of distracted driving. Ghost Out is a week-long program held every four years that shows young drivers how one bad decision behind the wheel can change their lives. The year’s Ghost Out included a re-enactment of the aftermath of a fatal car crash, a hospital emergency room scene, a funeral and ended with court proceedings. The event was a success with the help of the Johns Creek Police and Fire departments, Emory Johns Creek

Hospital, SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society, as well as several local businesses and many volunteers. Scenes were carried out by student, parent and staff “actors,” as well as community members. A highlight for the students was special guest Andi Dorfman, a CHS alumna and star of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, who shared some of her experiences working in the Georgia court system. Ghost Out PTSA co-chairs Mariela Carrasquillo and Vonda Malbrough agreed that the event had a huge impact on the students due to the collaborative effort put forth by everyone involved.

Northview students do well at national chess championship JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northview High School students secured the seventh place at the National High School Chess Championship Tournament conducted by the United States Chess Federation from April 1-3 2016 in Atlanta. The Northview High School team, comprised of Sanjay Ghatti, Saithanusri Avirneni, Kevin Wang, Preston Lee, Amshu Chakragiri and Gururaj Deshpande, ranked seventh out of 42 schools in the Championship category. This is the open category where the best rated players compete. The Northview team in the under 1200 category were one player short, but still managed to secure the 30th place out of 63 teams. Saadh Ahmed, Nithin Daniel and Prashanth Sampathkumar made up the team. Hundreds of students from schools all over the country competed at the

event. Individual awards were given to outstanding players. Sanjay Ghatti, sophomore, scored the 14th place in the Championship category and Bill Zhang, junior, came in at No. 10 in the under 1600 category. Gururaj Deshpande, freshman, secured second place in the 1500-1599 rating category and Saadh Ahmed, sophomore, secured 42nd place out of 357 participants in the under 1200 category. In the Blitz Tournament conducted Thursday, March 31, Wang, Lee, Ghatti , Zhang and Deshpande represented Northview High School and won the fifth place out of 36 teams. At the end of the three days, the students, although exhausted, said they felt triumphant and were happy to have faced some challenging high schoolers from across the country.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – One of the tough things to do at Technology Park is to find a good place to eat lunch and get back to work in an hour. But no worries, mate! Food Truck Friday is returning for a second year, sponsored by the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau and May 6 is the first Friday. “We are pleased to announce that Food Truck Fridays will return in 2016 & we’ve added one extra event, meaning we will have five instead of four,” said JCCVB Economic Development Manager Bethany Lavigno Hountz. “We skip July just because it so hot. But Tech Park liked the event so much, we are adding the month of October. They asked us in March if we could start earlier.” In addition to the extra event, Hountz said they are adding a new wrinkle. The JCCVB will try to rotate a different set of food trucks for each event to give them more variety. Meanwhile, the JCCVB has gotten the rankings for the best food trucks in Atlanta by checking with the Atlanta Street Food Coalition. “We want to keep the meals reasonably priced also. We don’t want to disappoint our visitors or the vendors,” Hountz said. “It should be a win-win for everybody.” The first Food Truck Friday will be Friday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the same Technology Park location as last year. Food Trucks that will be present for this first event include The Blaxican, Mac the Cheese, Cousins Maine Lobster, Genki and King of Pops Other dates this year include May 6, June 10, Aug. 5, Sept. 16, and Oct. 14.

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City OKs short-term fixes for Barnwell Road No traffic signal or right-out only at Niblick By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council has come to an agreement on some temporary traffic improvements at Niblick Drive on Barnwell Road that they think will be agreeable to Barnwell residents and the Georgia Department of Transportation and that will allow the intersection fix at Holcomb Bridge Road and Barnwell to go forward. The council has dropped the controversial idea of putting in a temporary traffic signal at Niblick Drive and Barnwell. Instead, the city will adopt an aggressive foliage removal program, among other ideas. For two years the City Council has gone back and forth over how to move the project forward and still qualify for a GDOT $2.5 million Transportation Alternatives Program grant to pay for the improvement of the Barnwell-Holcomb Bridge intersection. Now the council is poised to get it started. With two scheduled public meetings (see box) about Barnwell, there is still a long way to go, but the council has at least agreed on how to begin. A lot of the rumbling from residents on Barnwell centered on Niblick Drive improvements and its problems with the line of sight to see southbound cars on Barnwell Road. A suggested temporary light would have given residents entering Barnwell a safer way since its line of sight is below the 445 feet required by GDOT at a 45 mph speed limit. Council was reluctant to lower the speed limit, but also faced pushback to even a temporary traffic signal.

As council members’ inboxes filled with angry emails about such a light, the council sought a better way. In the end they agreed to some fixes all along Barnwell, most of them as low-tech as cutting down obstructing foliage at entrances along Barnwell. However, while it improves Niblick’s line of sight, it does not cure it. The rock shelf on the western edge of Barnwell still obstructs the view of oncoming cars traveling at 45 mph. Council Monday night agreed to the following for Niblick and other entrances: • In addition to trimming shrubbery at Niblick’s entrance, seek permission from the Old Clubs Drive Homeowner Association to cut back foliage on its property. • Begin construction of a retaining wall at Niblick to allow removing the rock embankment that still bars enough southbound line of sight to meet GDOT standards for the 45 mph speed limit on Barnwell. • Install an electronic “traffic is approaching” sign that will flash when southbound traffic is approaching Niblick. • Install electronic speed flashing lights along Barnwell to warn motorists when they are exceeding the speed limit. • Harden shoulders along Barnwell that will support Johns Creek police cruisers so they can safely monitor speeds along the road. Some council members pressed for the use of a mirror at Niblick, which would give motorists entering the road a quicker look at traffic coming around the curve. But neither the consultant nor city

Barnwell Road Corridor Public Meetings May 3, 11 Public information meeting place change; agenda items include improving safety, traffic flow The city is looking for citizen input regarding the Barnwell Road corridor plan. However, a scheduling conflict has changed one of the announced meeting places. The first open house will be Tuesday, May 3, at Mount Pisgah Christian School’s Geier Hall, 9875 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek. The second open house will be Wednesday, May 11, at Barnwell Elementary School, 9425 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek. Both meetings are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. During the meetings, the public will have the opportunity to discuss options for the roadway with city officials, offer suggestions and ask questions. In addition to the meetings, an online survey will be available for additional public comment. The survey will be available from May 3 to May 17 to coincide with the information that will be presented during the meetings. Results will be presented to the City Council on May 23. staff would support the use of a mirror – few communities do. The reason is reservations that inexperienced younger drivers and older drivers with perhaps less vision may not be able to judge safely the speed of oncoming traffic.

Counseling center offers heroin, opioid prevention education JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Summit Counseling Center will host a heroin and opioid prevention education workshop for the community on Saturday, May 14th from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at their main office located at 2750 Old Alabama Rd. The January 2016 report, “A Brief Window of Opportunity: Heroin in North Fulton County Report,” by the Fulton County DA reveals that heroin and opioid abuse is at record high in the community. “Almost one quarter (22%) of heroin-related deaths in Fulton County occur in North Fulton, with most of those decedents being from North Fulton County,” says the report. “Heroin availability is increasing in the suburbs, making it no longer necessary to drive into Atlanta to purchase heroin.” The HOPE workshop will cover current state laws, education surrounding family intervention and treatment options, and a Narcan training program. Attendees will receive a Narcan training certificate at the completion of the training program. Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, an opioid antagonist medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, now available in nasal spray form. While it is important to train more people in the community how to administer Narcan, it is more important to help those people being saved from overdose to see the risks they are exposing themselves to and helping them find treatment. The HOPE workshop is free of charge, but registration is required by calling 678-893-5300 or registering online at SummitCounseling.org.

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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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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

The winners are, from bottom left, Ace Hardware – Darin Workman, My Forsyth Magazine – Julie Brennan, Audio Video Excellence – Robert Lewis, Christian Brothers Automotive – Tom Burgess, top left, Hampton Inn – Freddy Burch and Thoroughbred Design Group – Peter Carpenter. what their business is doing not only in Forsyth County but for the community in stewardship.” The finalists were: Atlanta Dog

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Maid Service, Sawnee School of Ballet, Ace Hardware Forsyth, The Joint Collection at Forsyth and Thoroughbred Design Group. Awards were given to AV Excellence for Midsize Business of the Year, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming for New Business of the Year, Ace Hardware Forsyth for Large Business of the Year, Hampton Inn Cumming for Spirit of Forsyth, Julie Brennan with My Forsyth Magazine won the Steve Bloom Award and Small Business of the Year went to Thoroughbred Design Group. The Spirit of Forsyth award was new this year, according to Mock. After the committee that decides who wins visited Hampton Inn, they knew a special award had to be given to the hotel. During the event, a video was shown about each finalist. Freddy Burch with the Hampton Inn Cumming said employees who work there are superb hospitality professionals. “We knew we needed to have an award that really embraced Forsyth County and the fact they believe in their passion about this community and helping their guests have a great experience when they come to Forsyth County,” Mock said.

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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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Register online for this FREE EVENT. Johns Creek Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering classes, camps, workshops and free , grant funded programs in Sculptural and Functional Ceramics, Visual Arts, Photography, Jewelry, and Mosaics for artists of all ages. Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners

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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 By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, 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.

Soccer 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.

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.

struck out 10 batters in five innings. McNamara and reliever Jake Smith allowed Jackson just three hits in the game.

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 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.

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 the win, Cambridge returns to the playoffs for the second consecutive year and earned the No. 3 seed.

Jackson vs. Blessed Trinity BT captured their fifth consecutive region title with a 6-0 win over Jackson last Wednesday. Patrick McNamara

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.

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.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #16-147 OLD ALABAMA RD. @ BRUMBELOW TRAFFIC SIGNAL The City of Johns Creek is accepting sealed Invitations to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the Old Alabama Rd. @ Brumbelow Traffic Signal Project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 12:00PM on May 27, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite-400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the City Hall, Chattahoochee Conference Room, 4th floor. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (www.johnscreekga.gov) . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. (TWO (2) ORIGINALS AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE ITB ON CD MUST BE SUBMITTED.) ITB’s will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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Region soccer champs crowned, playoffs set Hooch boys enter playoffs undefeated By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With region championships decided last week, local boys and girls soccer teams will switch their focus to the state playoffs that begin this week.

Boys For the boys of Region 6-AAAAAA, Chattahoochee (14-0, 9-0) claimed the region title in impressive fashion, going undefeated in the regular season. Les Meenan, who coached Hooch to the 2011 Class 4A state championship, says this year’s squad is talented across the board. “I don’t think this team really has a plan. They are very capable of playing a number of ways and they are all equally as good. I asked the team the other day ‘What’s our best formation?’ and the boys couldn’t answer and I couldn’t answer.” On the attack, senior Shane Burke has already compiled 20 goals this sea-

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The Chattahoochee boys soccer team, undefeated in Region 6-AAAAAA regular-season play, will host Peachtree Ridge in the first round of state playoffs. son, which Meenan said he believes is a school record. Defensively, sophomore Jack Corrigan has shown strength in goal for the Cougars with nine clean sheets. Corrigan has not given up more than one goal in a game this season. “He’s young but he has played really well and kept us in games. We know that if someone gets past us and gets an opportunity, Jack’s going to give us a second chance,” said Meenan.

Meenan said his team is confident heading into the playoffs, but that they will focus on one game at a time. Last year, the Cougars were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by Milton. This season, Meenan said, beating Milton showed him and his players they could be a team to beat. “I think the confidence came the night we played Milton. Milton has a very good team and we knew when we got the win we had a good team.”

Chattahoochee will host Peachtree Ridge (10-7-1) in the first round of the playoffs. Lambert returns to the state playoffs for the sixth consecutive season after finishing third in the region. The Longhorns will face Norcross (12-3-1) in the first round. It was three-way tie for fourth in the region, and the final playoff spot went to Alpharetta on tiebreaking procedures. Alpharetta, Centennial and Johns Creek all finished the season at 5-4 in region play, but the Raiders were able to secure the fourth seed by beating both the Knights and Gladiators. In earning the fourth seed, Alpharetta faces a first-round draw as they will travel to take on Region 7-AAAAAA champions Mill Creek (15-2). In Region 5-AAAAAA, Milton captured the region title in a winner-takeall game against Etowah last Friday. With the 2-0 win, Milton secured the No. 1 seed from the region and will host Grayson in the first round. Cambridge punched their ticket to the state playoffs by finishing second in Region 7-AAAAA and will host Druid Hills in the first round.

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Soccer: Continued from Page 28 In Region 4-AAA, Blessed Trinity (10-5-1) captured the subregion championship over Westminster on April 15 and will play at home in the first round. Fellowship Christian captured their second straight Region 6-A championship, earning a first-round bye. FCS will take on the winner of Atlanta International School and Providence Christian on May 3.

Girls West Forsyth had never won a region championship in girls soccer and had not made a visit to the state playoffs since 2010. Both of those streaks came to an end this season. West (12-41) captured the Region 6-AAAAAA title after going 8-1 in region play. West Head Coach Jason Bayush said his defense was vital in the team’s success this season. “Our team’s success I tie to defense and goalkeeping. If you can win those battles you can put yourself in a position to win any game,” said Bayush. West defense is averaging just one goal allowed per game this season. West will take on Duluth in the first round on Wednesday.

Johns Creek earned the No. 2 seed after finishing 8-1 in the region. Their only loss in region play came against West Forsyth in PKs. Johns Creek earned the No. 2 seed after finishing 8-1 in the region. Their only loss in region play came against West Forsyth in PKs. The Gladiators will take on Mill Creek in the first round. South Forsyth and Lambert both finished 7-2 in region play, but South earned the No. 3 seed by beating Lambert 2-0 on March 4 and will take on Collins Hill. Lambert, just one year removed from finishing as the Class 6A state runners-up, fell twice in region play to Johns Creek and South Forsyth, which placed them fourth in the region. However, the Longhorns seem to be getting hot at the right time. In their last three games, Lambert beat West on PKs, Class 4A No. 4-ranked Buford and Grayson, who

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beat Lambert for the state championship last year. “The Grayson win does wonders for our confidence,” said Lambert Head Coach Scott Luthart. “The effort, determination and level of play I saw [against Grayson] may have been unprecedented for us. We found a completely different level and we beat a state championship-level program by three goals in the process. I’d say after that our confidence is at an all-time high.” The Longhorns will travel to North Gwinnett in the first round. Milton secured the No. 3 seed in Region 5-AAAAAA and will travel to play Grayson on Wednesday. Forsyth Central and Cambridge each earned playoff berths from Region 7-AAAAA. The Bulldogs finished third and will play Druid Hills on the road. Cambridge, the No. 2 seed, will host Martin Luther King Jr. High School. The Blessed Trinity Lady Titans finished third in Region 4-AAA. The Titans have finished as state runner-up for the past three seasons in Class 3A. Like the Titans, Fellowship Christian will seek a state title that has eluded them the past few years. FCS has made it to the final four in four of the past five seasons but has been unable to secure a championship. FCS won their third consecutive Region 6-A title and will have a bye in the first round.

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Notice of Special City Bond Election TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of May, 2016, an election will be held in the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, at which election there will be submitted to the qualified voters thereof for their determination the question of whether or not certain general obligation bonds shall be authorized for issuance by the City as follows: (1) $27,600,000 of general obligation bonds (the ”Transportation Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition and construction of improvements, expansions and extensions to roads, streets, and bridges; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness. The Transportation Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery, shall be in the denomination of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or an integral multiple thereof each, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.0%), and the principal of the Transportation Bonds shall mature in the years set forth below as follows: Year

Principal Amount

Year

2017

210,000

2022

2018

210,000

2019

220,000

2020

2021

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year 2032

Principal Amount $

370,000

Year

Principal Amount

2037

2,560,000

250,000

2027

300,000

2023

260,000

2028

305,000

2033

2,280,000

2038

2,640,000

2024

270,000

2029

330,000

2034

2,350,000

2039

2,720,000

230,000

2025

280,000

2030

340,000

2035

2,420,000

2040

2,800,000

235,000

2026

290,000

2031

350,000

2036

2,490,000

2041

2,890,000

(2) $24,900,000 of general obligation bonds (the ”Parks and Recreation Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition, construction, and renovations for parks, recreation and cultural facilities, sidewalks and greenways; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness. The Parks and Recreation Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery, shall be in the denomination of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or an integral multiple thereof each, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.0%) per annum, and the principal of the Parks and Recreation Bonds shall mature in the years set forth below as follows: Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

2017

190,000

2022

220,000

2027

270,000

2032

330,000

2037

2,310,000

2018

190,000

2023

230,000

2028

280,000

2033

2,060,000

2038

2,380,000

2019

200,000

2024

240,000

2029

290,000

2034

2,120,000

2039

2,450,000

2020

210,000

2025

250,000

2030

310,000

2035

2,180,000

2040

2,530,000

2021

220,000

2026

260,000

2031

320,000

2036

2,250,000

2041

2,610,000

The principal amount of and the interest on said bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at a paying agent bank, which will be designated by the City of Alpharetta prior to the issuance of said bonds. The bonds may be issued in one or more separate deliveries. At or before the time any bonded indebtedness is incurred on account of the bonds to be issued, the Council of the City of Alpharetta will provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax sufficient in amount to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds so issued and sold as the same become due and payable. The ballots to be used at said election shall have written or printed thereon substantially the following: YES NO “Shall General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $27,600,000.00 be issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition and construction of improvements, expansions and extensions to roads, streets, and bridges; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness? YES NO “Shall General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $24,900,000.00 be issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for the purpose of providing funds to pay, or to be applied or contributed toward, the cost of providing for (1) acquisition, construction, and renovations for parks, recreation and cultural facilities, sidewalks and greenways; and (2) paying the costs and expenses related to such bonded indebtedness?

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The election shall be at the regular polling places of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., on the date fixed for the election. Those residents qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia. Those residents who have not previously registered may do so at City Hall, any other Fulton County, Georgia registration office, or any other location and in any other manner authorized by law. Registration for this referendum will close at the close of business on April 26, 2016. Any brochures, listings or other advertisements issued by the City of Alpharetta or by any other person, firm, corporation or association with the knowledge and consent of the City Council and Mayor of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia shall be deemed to be a statement of intention of the City of Alpharetta concerning the use of the proceeds of the bonds. This Notice is given pursuant to an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Alpharetta, passed on the 15th day of February, 2016. CITY OF ALPHARETTA David Belle Isle Mayor

CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR DOWNTOWN SCULPTURE PROJECT: INSTRUMENTS OF INSPIRATION RFQ #16-1008 The City of Alpharetta Art In Public Places Program is requesting statements of qualifications from local and other Georgia artists or artist teams for our DOWNTOWN SCULPTURE PROJECT: INSTRUMENTS OF INSPIRATION. The intent of the project is to create original sculptures of musical instruments or an artist’s interpretation of a musical instrument for installation at several outdoor locations within Downtown Alpharetta. It is envisioned that the sculptures would be 5 to 6 feet in length along their longest axis; however, this should not be interpreted as a minimum size. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, April 28, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM at City of Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

City of Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. City of Johns Creek Council Chambers 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 The following Variance proposals located within The City of Johns Creek are scheduled for Public Hearing as stated above. Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-012 Shabana Mustafa MIX (Mixed Use) Conditional 11300 Block of Medlock Bridge Road To allow burglar bars on the windows and doors

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-013 Nofar Avigal CUP (Community Unit Plan) Conditional 625 Barston Lane To allow a hot tub within 10-feet of the side property line

Case Number: Petitioner: Present Zoning: Property Location(s): Variance Request:

V-16-014 Anita Ford MIX (Mixed Use) Conditional 11160 Medlock Bridge Road Stream buffer encroachment for grading

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NFL star receiver Roddy White will be on hand at the Johns Creek High School 1-day football skills camp Saturday, April 30.

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Special guest former Falcon star Roddy White JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Spring football is in the air and Johns Creek High School is hosting a one-day football skills clinic for all youth football players third graders thru 8th graders Saturday, April 30. The clinic will run from 9 a.m.to noon at Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road in the main stadium. Cost is $50 to benefit the Johns Creek Gladiator Football Program. Bring water bottles and a towel, come dressed in sneakers, cleats, shorts & T-shirts. To sign up register and for details go to: www.juniorgladiators.com. Head Varsity Coach Matt Kemper said he was excited to have a great professional player like Roddy White to participate. “Our program has made great strides over the past year and this camp is an indication of our commitment to the developmental levels of Johns Creek Gladiator Football,” said Kemper. “We hope all the area youth will take advantage of this opportunity to get together, learn some football and hear from one of the games great players.” This is an opportunity to continue to build interest in the sport of football and learn proper technique and develop good habits at the younger age levels.

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Junior golfers worldwide converge on CCOS 8th year sponsoring Wells Fargo Junior Classic By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Some of the best junior golfers in the world will play in the Wells Fargo Junior Classic April 29 through May 1 at Country Club of the South. Tournament Chairman Chuck Strong said the field is chosen from the American Junior Golf Association and a top field of boy and girl golfers 15 to 17 years old will play at the CCOS fundraiser for Hire Heroes USA. With this year’s tournament included, Strong said the CCOS will have raised $325,000 for Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit organization that empowers transitioning U.S. military personnel, veterans and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Meanwhile, the American Junior

Golf Association is also a nonprofit. It is dedicated to the growth and development of the sport by developing young players to earn golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. Strong said it is a particularly special tournament this year because three CCOS AJGA players – Calum Ross, 15, Thomas Gerard, 17, and Nic Cassidy, 15, – have all qualified to participate in the tournament. “And all three play on the Johns Creek High School golf team who are the region champs this year and will play for the state championship in Tifton,” Strong said. Forty-two players from dozens of states will participate as well as players from Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Colombia, China and Venezuela. Other local players are from Roswell, Duluth, Johns Creek and Suwa-

nee. “This event is on the NJGA tournament schedule and has grown to be one of their top tournaments. They love the facilities here and we will have 80 to 90 volunteers working for the event. Virtually all of them are [CCOS] residents or members,” Strong said. “The AJGA tournaments bring out the strongest junior players. AJGA alumni include Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Paula Creamer and Tiger Woods,” he said. Friday, April 29, the tournament will begin at 1:45 p.m. in spectacular fashion as three skydivers will land on the club’s driving range. Spectators are welcome and admission is free. CCOS raises its money through sponsorships and AJGA fees. In addition to title sponsor Wells Fargo, other sponsors include Morgan Stanley, Careerbuilder, Comcast/Xfinity, Publix, the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Johns

Creek Hyatt Place Hotel. The Autrey Mill Middle School Chorus will also sing at the opening ceremonies. Friday is a member-amateur event. Saturday is a two-rounds, 36-hole stroke play match, with the final 18 holes on Sunday.

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This is what the tournament is all about. The 2015 CCOS tournament netted $60,000 for Hire Heroes USA. This year’s donations are expected to exceed that amount.

Nic Cassidy, a freshman at Johns Creek High School, won an AJGA tournament in Rome last week. He is also this year’s Country Club of the South Club Champion.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Alpharetta for DUI, open container, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kerry Michelle Connolly, 26, of Atlanta, was arrested April 7 on Hopewell Road in Milton for DUI, too fast for conditions, and failure to maintain lane. ►► Leslie Maddox Bassett, 39, of

Mosspointe Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 26 on Riverside Road in Roswell for DUI.

Drug arrests ►► Desmond Anthony Davis, 36,

of Atlanta, was arrested April 9 on Haydens Walk Court in Johns Creek for possession of a schedule I and schedule II controlled substance. ►► Paul Robert Dillon, 41, of Norcross, was arrested April 9 on Haydens Walk

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Court in Johns Creek for possession of a schedule I and schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug-related items. ►► Samuel Heredia, 24, of Breckenridge Close, Alpharetta, was arrested April 12 on Ga. 9 in Milton for possession of marijuana and no seat belt. ►► Keyra Wilson Johnson, 23, of Stone Mountain, was arrested March 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and headlight violation.

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Pine Island Court, Roswell, was arrested March 25 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Shea Emily Buchner, 23, of Pine Island Court, Roswell, was arrested March 25 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Ramon Estrada III, 22, of Brownsville, Texas, was arrested March 27 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana.

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The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 16, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-09 City of Alpharetta Capital Improvement Element (City Council Only) Consideration of Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report in order to transmit to the Atlanta Regional Commission. 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.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12000 FINDLEY ROAD, SUITE 300 JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR THE MAY 9, 2016 CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AT 7:00 PM, TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITHIN THE RIVER CORRIDOR. A COPY OF THE REPORT FROM THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. CASE NUMBER: PETITIONER: LOCATION:

RC-16-01 Robert H. King 9375 Riverclub Parkway

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK Purchasing Division SR120/Abbotts Bridge Road Operation Improvements from Jones Bridge Rd to Parson Rd (West) Invitation to Bid# 16-146 The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the above referenced project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:00 PM, May 26, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097 at which time ITB’s will be opened and publicly read aloud. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the City Hall location Chattahoochee Conference Room. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2013 Edition, Supplemental Specifications Book, 2008 edition, and applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. The DBE goal for this project is: 13%. Bidders submitting a bid $2,000,000 or less must be either a prequalified contractor or a registered subcontractor with GDOT. Bidders submitting bids in excess of $2,000,000 must be prequalified with the GDOT. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (http://www.johnscreekga.gov/services/purchasing). Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. TWO (2) ORIGINAL HARD COPIES AND ONE (1) COPY ON CD OF THE ITB MUST BE SUBMITTED. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

Mike Bodker Mayor

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 reported a break-in that resulted in $8,000 worth of property damage and $900 worth of items missing. He told Milton police that his insurance company would drop him if he filed another incident. The latest break-in allegedly occurred during the man’s six-week absence. He believes the suspect entered the home through the back door, which had a loose panel secured with duct tape. The man had an alarm service, but the power had been turned off after he left the property. The items stolen totaled almost

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$15,000 and included a wooden antique washing machine, oven, Sony electronic dog, pictures and four ladders. The room where the 3,000-pound oven had been allegedly taken was not visibly damaged or scratched. A model landscape in another room, however, was torn and broken. There are no known suspects at this time.

Fake bills lead to real arrests ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested two men and a woman March 15 for allegedly attempting to pay for merchandise with counterfeit bills. Several employees at a retail store flagged down nearby Roswell police after three suspects drove away from the store when the counterfeit cash was not accepted. Police managed to stop the car at a stoplight. There were two men, a woman and an infant in a Toyota Camry. They said they were from Clayton County but came up for a job interview. One of the men said he wanted to stop by the retail store to purchase two inflatable mattresses and bed sheets. When the man attempted to pay for the merchandise, the cashier identified the cash as counterfeit. The man told police that neither he nor any of the other suspects had manufactured the money. They got it from

another person, he said. Police found more counterfeit currency, totaling $620, in the car along with a loaded firearm. The woman told police they had bought items with the cash earlier in the day. The two men were arrested for first-degree forgery, and the woman was arrested for conspiracy to commit a felony. Her mother was contacted to bring the infant home.

$1,500 of electronics gone from apartment MILTON, Ga. — Two roommates entered their apartment April 18 to find $1,500 worth of electronics and personal items missing. One of the men returned to the apartment after playing tennis in the late evening and noticed the door was unlocked. He initially believed his roommate had left the apartment unlocked by accident. The roommate said he was certain he had locked the door that morning when leaving for work. It wasn’t until the man retired to his room after dinner that he noticed some possessions were missing. His iPhone, Dell laptop and wallet, valued at $1,500, were all gone. The roommate did not find any items missing from his area.

There were no signs of forced entry. Milton police believe the suspect entered through the patio door, which had likely been unlocked, based on recent smudges. The fingerprints were unreadable, however, because pollen interfered with the scan. The roommates suspect a juvenile living down the hall, who allegedly lurked around their door frequently, even after they asked him to stop.

Car parked at gym, found $5K lighter JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man’s car was broken into April 11 while he was at the gym with close to $5,000 worth of items and cash missing. The man reported the incident late in the evening of April 11, after coming home from the gym. The missing items, valued at $4,100, included a wallet, Glock, MacBook Pro, prescription sunglasses, iPad and headphones. An additional $900 in cash was gone, as well. He told Johns Creek police that his car had been parked and locked in an isolated part of the lot, and all items had been hidden. Police could find no surveillance cameras for the area where the man had parked. The car’s alarm and door lock on the driver’s side were damaged. There were pry marks on the driver’s door. The investigation is ongoing.

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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Bodker: Continued from Page 4 “This is a city of energy and promise,” he said. “God did not put us here at this place and time to be ordinary. Exceptional ideas come from exceptional people,” said Bodker. “Let’s continue to write our own history as we began this journey 10 years ago and prove each and every day that we are, and will continue to be, nothing less than an exceptional city.” Bodker also noted that while it takes tremendous energy to improve, it also takes energy to keep what has been attained. But nothing the city wants to attain

is beyond its grasp, he said. And adding to the challenges set forth for the city are the stark realities that Johns Creek is in the midst of a growth boom unlike anything since the early 1990s. “To our north, Forsyth County is now the 11th fastest-growing county in the country. The Atlanta Regional Commission estimates that Forsyth County will more than double [in population] by 2040,” Bodker said. To the east, Gwinnett County will surpass Fulton as the largest county in the state, adding another half-million people by 2040. “On the western borders, the city of Alpharetta alone has increased its population by nearly 10 percent,” he said. Meanwhile Johns Creek’s population has grown over 8 percent just

since 2010. All of that adds up to a “staggering” volume of motorized traffic in and around Johns Creek. “As a result, over 50 percent of the traffic in Johns Creek both originates and ends outside our city limits.” Bodker says it is imperative that area cities and counties work together with mutually satisfactory transportation agreements and plans. The city’s strategy is a two-pronged approach. First it will work to integrate its fiveyear transportation strategy into the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Second, Johns Creek will need to work with regional partners through the Transportation Resource Implementation Program to improve the city’s local roads and work within a regional

framework to address corridor improvements. “Over the last two years, the City Council and our Public Works Department have taken a more aggressive approach to improving our roadways. We began or completed 15 traffic improvement projects and currently have more than 25 potential projects in our pipeline, all identified to help traffic flow more freely,” he said. In 2015, the City Council dedicated more than $5 million to roadway improvements, receiving an additional $10.6 million in federal dollars. Meanwhile, the city is ahead of schedule resurfacing city streets with 34 neighborhoods completed in 2015 and 26 more slated to be completed in 2016.

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ALPHARETTA Windward. 410 Ridgewood Way. Saturday 4/30, 9am-1pm. Tools, House decor, Fashion, Exercise, Collectibles, Much more!

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

MILTON: Multi-family. The Highlands Subdivision. 1596 Heritage Pass. Friday 4/29, and Saturday 4/30, 9am-2pm. JOHNS CREEK Seven Oaks: HUGE

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Yard Sale JOHNS CREEK Multi-family. Carrington Lane, off Old Alabama Friday 4/29, Saturday 4/30, 9am-4pm.

Bargains Antiques European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600. Photos. 678-549-6057. ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $750. 678-277-9970

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