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City considers impact fees McKenzie Kurtz gets By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The city of Milton is looking into implementing impact fees to help pay for the infrastructure costs associated with new development. “We are looking at an impact fee program,” said Community Development Manager Kathy Field. “It’s a relatively long process. We’re starting it now, and it will probably go through to late fall.” Impact fees, also known as development fees, are charge to building permit
applicants to pay for some of the costs to meet the needs of new residents. The fees can be used to fund infrastructure and community services such as fire and police. “The concept behind it is that new residents coming in should help pay for the new services that will need to be provided to them,” Field said. “There should be a cost sharing of those expenses.” City staff are working on a meth-
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best actress win Milton nabs award for ‘Mary Poppins’ By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Milton High School’s performance of “Mary Poppins” garnered the school the Shuler Hensley Award
for Best Actress for student McKenzie Kurtz. The Shuler Hensley Awards were handed out April 23 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The awards are held every year to honor the state’s high school performing arts productions.
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Milton celebrates Earth Day Festival celebrates six years By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Hundreds of families turned out to do everything “green” and learn about their environment at Milton’s Earth Day Festival April 18. This sixth annual event was held in the city’s newest park, Friendship Community Park, between Northwestern Middle School and Crabapple Crossing Elementary School. Local vendors, including famers and solar industry technicians, showed off their wares, and groups such as Preserve Rural Milton and the Milton Disability Awareness Committee welcomed visitors. A petting zoo full of little animals helped to entertain the children at the festival.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The latest group of multi-family homes to join the city’s Crime Free Housing program is Amli Residential. Amli operates three communities in Alpharetta with 1,500 units. “This makes a safer environment for the community and the citizens,” said Alpharetta Officer David Tobias. “It builds a stronger relationship with the community and [the police].” The common goal for the crime-free housing program is to keep apartment communities safe by deterring crime and enhancing community standards. The program is a pledge-based partnership. Apartment complexes adhere to recommended security and safety standards and institute a process designed to ensure high quality of life standards for their communities. In return, Alpharetta Public Safety becomes full partners with these com-
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Fraudsters run into cop car JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Three fraud suspects were arrested April 15 after allegedly driving into a police car as they tried to flee. According to police, employees of the Kroger store on Old Alabama Road reported a man using fake credit cards to purchase items. The suspect was able to flee the store before he could be questioned. Twenty minutes later, the same suspect was seen at a Holcomb Bridge Road Kroger store. As the suspect was leaving the scene, he drove his car into an unmarked police cruiser. The officer inside the cruiser was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Inside the suspects’ vehicle was a bag containing a “large amount” of Visa and MasterCard gift cards. A check of the gift cards and the associated bank turned up they were stolen credit card numbers put onto fake cards. The three suspects, Jean Leroy Paul, 23, Sylvio Louis, 27, both
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DUI man crashes with kids in car ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested March 20 at 6 p.m. after crashing his car while allegedly driving drunk with children in the car. Joel Christopher Kurtz, 40, of Evergreen Place, Roswell was arrested after police responded to a single car accident at Houze Way and Windsor Trail. His car ran off the road, hitting bushes, a fire hydrant and a fence, causing $800 in damage. Kurtz’s children – ages 6 and 7 – were in the car at the time. Kurtz was charged with DUI, endangering the life of children and failure to maintain lane.
Missing: port-a-potty JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A port-a-potty was reported missing April 14 from a Red Robin Ridge site.The victim said he hired the port-a-potty to be delivered to the neighborhood clubhouse April 9. By April 14, it was gone. He called the company that rented out the latrine and was told they had not picked it up. There are no suspects.
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DUI arrests ►► Cody Ayn Hicks, 37, of
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Continued from Page 2 In one case, nothing appeared to be taken, but the car was rifled through. Another victim was not so lucky, with $500 in gift cards reported missing. Another victim reported a Ruger .40 caliber gun was stolen along with a camera tripod. The Ruger has a “W” engraved on the side.
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and failure to give notice of change of address. ►► Ann Elizabeth Wisner, 55, of Burford Hollow, Alpharetta, was arrested April 9 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding.
Drug arrests ►► Donnell Raheem Addison,
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Alpharetta student among 5 dead at Savannah crash ELLABELLE, Ga. – Five students of Georgia Southern University were killed April 22 after a fiery crash brought traffic to a halt on I-16 near Savannah. Among the victims was Catherine (McKay) Pittman, a junior from Alpharetta who attended Milton High School. Authorities say the nursing students were on their way to nursing clinicals in Savannah when they were killed. A tractor-trailer failed to slow down and smashed into stop-andgo traffic. The resulting crash
killed five nursing students and injured two others. In addition to Pittman, the victims are named as: • Emily Clark, junior, Powder Springs, Georgia • Morgan Bass, junior, Leesburg, Georgia • Abbie Deloach, junior, Savannah, Georgia • Caitlyn Baggett, junior, Millen, Georgia Students Brittney McDaniel, of Reidsville, Georgia and Megan Richards, of Loganville, Georgia were treated for their injuries.
Georgia Southern University released a statement on the deaths. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of a tragedy that took place this morning… Every one of our students contributes in no small measure to the Eagle Nation. The loss of any student, especially in a tragic way, is particularly painful. Losing five students is almost incomprehensible. “Our hearts go out to the families, friends and classmates of these students,” wrote University President Brooks
Catherine (McKay) Pittman Kell about the crash. University flags flew at halfmast Thursday, April 23, and students held vigils.
Young citizens take oath Children of naturalized residents face hurdles By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For children of legal immigrants, the naturalization process can be a complicated one. Called “derivative citizenship,” the children are legally citizens by right of their parents becoming citizens. However, proving that right can be difficult. At the East Roswell Library April 17, roughly 30 such children, ages 14-27, took the oath of citizenship to receive a certificate proving their residency status. “Even though they are citizens, they need a certificate, a paper,” said Pamela Wilson, with the Department of Home-
land Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Service. Proof of citizenship is important for these young people, many of whom plan to get a driver’s license, apply for a scholarship, financial aid or travel abroad this year. For Tucker, Georgia, resident Mark Poy, 26, he had a driver’s license for several years before it was taken away from him. He didn’t do anything wrong; he simply was not allowed to renew it. He was born in Russia and lived in an orphanage until the age of 10, when he was adopted by Benson Poy, of Tucker. “We had no way of proving he is a citizen,” Benson said. The rules for obtaining a driver’s license changed three years ago in Georgia, with more strict requirements. One requirement is a form of citi-
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Several children of naturalized citizens took the citizenship oath April 17 to be officially recognized as U.S. citizens. zenship. Now that he has his certificate, Poy said he would head to the DDS the following morning to get his license.
“This gives me another chance at life,” he said. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014, 17,061 new citizens were naturalized in Georgia.
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Rise in Fulton Schools revenues to go to salaries for teachers, staff By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – The revenue forecast for the Fulton County School System (FCSS) projects more than $50 million in additional funds will flow into the system during fiscal year 2016, much of it from increased property taxes collected through increased assessments. But taxpayers should not be looking for any rollback in millage rates to offset increasing tax bills. During a budget workshop Aug. 14, Fulton Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa said tax collections still have not recovered from the economic downturn five years ago. The recommendation is to keep the millage rate unchanged at 18.502 for FY16 and put much of the increased revenue into compensation for staff. The projected general fund budget for FY16 is $904.7 million; up from $854.5 million in the current fiscal year. Of that total, more than 63 percent will come from local revenue, with the state providing the remaining 37 percent. Federal revenues into the general fund account for less
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than 1 percent of the total, but do provide the vast majority of the school nutrition program. Although a millage rollback is not under consideration, Fulton taxpayers still have the lowest millage rate among the major metro counties at 18.502 mils. A mill is assessed for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. For a home valued at $200,000, the homeowner would pay $3,663 in taxes to the school system with the 18.502 millage rate and the standard homeowner’s exemption. The rise in tax collections from FY15 to FY16 without a rollback to “revenue neutral” is considered a tax increase under the law, and public hearings will need to be held by the FCSS prior to the adoption of the budget. Teachers, staff to see pay increase Since 2009, FCSS teachers and staff have had one raise, and three one-time bonuses. The end result has been an erosion of Fulton’s pay scale when compared to other metro school systems, and the loss of many teachers to higher paying jobs, say school officials. “In understanding market conditions, it is important to
note the Atlanta metro market to K-12 talent is one of the most competitive in the nation,” said Ron Wade, chief talent officer for the FCSS. Each year, Wade noted, Fulton competes against 59 area public and private school systems for top teachers. At the same time, the numbers of education graduates are decreasing. A comparison of teacher salaries shows Fulton is competitive for young teachers with less than five years and veteran teachers with more than 20 years, but falls significantly behind in the middle years. Wade acknowledged the greatest loss of teachers occurs after five years when many leave for higher paying jobs, and Fulton must be more strategic in retaining those teachers. In FY16, the system expects to have 10,880 employees, about 60 percent of whom are teachers. Avossa is recommending more than $45 million in the FY16 budget be directed solely at enhancements to compensation to include the following: The Fulton School Board will vote on a preliminary budget on May 14, and the final budget on June 9.
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School board taps Ken Zeff to run district in interim Will focus on Strategic Plan as Avossa prepares to depart By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Since coming to the Fulton County School System (FCSS) nearly three years ago, Ken Zeff has been at the right hand of Superintendent Robert Avossa, helping shape and implement the Strategic Plan for the district. Now, with Avossa leaving for the Palm Beach County School System at the end of the school year, the reinsof the
Strategic Plan have been handed to Zeff, with the responsibilities involved in carrying out the direction of the sevenmember board of education. During the April meeting of the Fulton School Board, Zeff was announced as the interim superintendent for the FCSS upon Avossa’s departure in June. The Fulton School Board has not announced a plan to seek a permanent replacement for Avossa, but has indicated
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empowering schools to make decisions that are in the best interest of their students.” Prior to coming to the FCSS, Zeff served as the chief operating officer of Green Dot Public Schools, a charter management organization in Los Angeles. He also served as a senior consultant for policy development with the U.S. Department of Education, as a special assistant to the deputy superintendent of San Diego City Schools and as a White House Fellow in the President’s Office of Management of Budget. Zeff holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Zeff, 42, and his wife have three elementary-aged children in the public school system.
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Brian Jones named permanent principal at Milton Had served as interim leader since October MILTON, Ga. – Brian Jones can remove the “interim” label from his business cards, with his appointment by the Fulton County Board of Education (FCBOE) as the new principal of Milton High School. Jones, a former assistant principal at Milton, has been the interim principal at Milton since October following the resignation of Principal Nathan Buhl last August. In a statement to parents following the April 22 decision by the FCBOE, Jones said he looks forward to continuing the “rich history of excellence” at Milton High School. “I am truly honored to be appointed to this position and am looking forward to working with the dedicated stakeholders of Milton to provide the best possible educational program for our students,” said
Jones. Jones received his master’s degree in education from University of Virginia in 2004, followed by his JONES doctorate from Virginia Tech in 2012. Prior to coming to Milton in 2013, Jones served as the principal at Creekside High School in South Fulton and as a teacher and administrator at Bayside High School (Virginia) for more than a decade. Board member Katie Reeves, whose district includes Milton High School, welcomed Jones’ hiring as the new principal. “I am thrilled to see Brian permanently appointed as Milton’s principal,” said Reeves. “He has embraced the Milton family and brings great energy, passion and commitment to our community.” – Candy Waylock
Cogburn Woods to hold carnival MILTON, Ga. – Cogburn Woods Elementary School will hold a “Ropin’ Rodeo Carnival” May 3 from 1-5 p.m. Cowboys and cowgirls will enjoy a raffle, cake walk, pony rides and a petting zoo. Plenty of carnival rides are available as well as food and concessions. Local dance and music groups will perform, including RISPA, Karate Atlanta, Steel Drum Band and X-Treme
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Avossa to be highest paid school superintendent in Florida Annual compensation to reach $400K annually ATLANTA – When he assumes his new position July 1 as superintendent of the Palm Beach County School System (PBCSS), Robert Avossa will become Florida’s highest paid school chief, collecting $325,000 annually in salary alone. Add to that a host of benefits, including expense accounts and contributions into his pension fund, and the compensation package goes up considerably, according to published reports in the Palm Beach area. In comparison, Avossa currently makes $275,000 annually as the superintendent of the Fulton County School System, with salary and benefits adding nearly $75,000 more. Details of the PBCSS contract with Avossa emerged this week, outlining an impressive list of “perks” on top of salary, including $24,000 in deferred compensation annually in a taxsheltered annuity, an automobile with all
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Morehead State University MOREHEAD, Ky. – Ryan Bennett of Alpharetta and Laine Simmons of Suwanee both made the fall 2014 Dean’s List at Morehead State University.
DeSales University CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Rebecca J. Ni of Duluth made the fall 2014 Dean’s List at DeSales University. Ni is currently majoring in medical studies.
University of Rhode Island KINGSTON, R.I. – Carlie E. Martin of Alpharetta was named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List at the University of Rhode Island.
Phillips Exeter Academy EXETER, N.H. – Seungmin Yoon of Suwanee achieved academic honors during the fall 2014 semester at the Phillips Exeter Academy.
University of Dayton DAYTON, Ohio – Colin Riley and Erin Riley of Roswell both made the 2014 Dean’s
expenses paid, an expense account of $12,000 annually, and up to $19,000 per year paid into a pension for each year of service. Avossa was selected by the Palm Beach Board of Education as the system’s new leader in mid-April, besting 72 candidates to lead the AVOSSA nation’s 11th largest school district. By all accounts, Avossa comes in with huge support among the school board, many of whom have publicly lauded the choice. In a statement released by the Palm Beach Board of Education, Avossa was selected based on his vision for the school district. “We had an impressive group of candidates, but the board unanimously agreed that Dr. Avossa presents the best vision for the district going forward. We look forward to working with Dr. Avossa…beginning his work with the district,” said School Board Chairman Chuck Shaw.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. – The following local students were included on the 2014 fall semester Dean’s List at Furman University: Mackenzie Curtis, Alpharetta, daughter of Maureen and Michael Curtis; Lauren Pinion, Alpharetta, daughter of Cheryl and Byron Pinion; Rachel Shah, Alpharetta, daughter of Mary and Gregory Shah; Alexandra Buchalski, Johns Creek, daughter of Celia and James Buchalski; and Kelly Dickson, Johns Creek, daughter of Jennifer and Ward Dickson.
Reinhardt University WALESKA, Ga. - The following students were named to Reinhardt University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Rachel Croce, Alpharetta; Samantha Croce, Alpharetta; Brandon Keith, Alpharetta; Joyce Nordell, Alpharetta; Natasha Robinson, Alpharetta; Audrey Vassell, Duluth; Jessica Lowenstein, Johns Creek; Jeremy Morris, Johns Creek; Theresa Razzini-Ross, Suwanee; Erika Szatmary, Suwanee; Matthew Trawick, Suwanee; Stephanie Goins, Alpharetta; Jarett Goree, Alpharetta; Haley Henderson, Alpharetta; Alexandra Mahan, Alpharetta; Savannah Teague, Alpharetta; Shatonya Young, Alpharetta; John Allen, Cumming; Dana Armstrong, Cumming; Stephen Clark, Cumming; Orly
Coffey, Cumming; Michael Funk, Cumming; Katie Goodrich, Cumming; Matthew Hallowell, Cumming; Luke Madden, Cumming; Coleton Staton, Cumming; Katelyn Wienbarg, Cumming; Audrey Vassell, Duluth; Alexander Arth, Roswell; Blake Hallman, Roswell; James Major, Roswell; Price Signaigo, Roswell; and Emily Smythe of Roswell.
Oklahoma City University OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Grace Lewis of Suwanee was named to the President’s Honor Roll for the 2014 fall semester at Oklahoma City University. Students must earn a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President’s Honor Roll requirements.
Arizona State University TEMPE, Ariz. - The following students were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Arizona State University. Andrew Esparza, Milton; Lloyd Jarrell, Cumming; and Christine Vanstrom of Roswell.
University of Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – Eric Amikam and Jalila Elfejji, both of Johns Creek, have been named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin. Both Amikam and Elfejji are majoring in engineering.
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How did your family handle Georgia Milestones test stress? Below, Appen Media Group introduces its new blog, What’s Appening? You can also find out “What’s Appening” at www.northfulton.com/ whats-appening/ or follow it on the Facebook and Twitter pages for the Revue & News, Forsyth Herald, Johns Creek Herald and Milton Herald. Testing for the Georgia Milestones – the new state assessment that replaces the standardized CriteriaReferenced Competency Tests – kicked off in Forsyth County last week with the first day of English/language arts exams for students in third through eighth grades. Fulton County administered its first round of the five-day Milestones test, which covers English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, on April 15. Talk about a taxing day for everyone. In Fulton, schools appeared to be taking a “day on, day off” approach to testing. Forsyth decided to squeeze its test days into two sections in the middle of last week and this week, giving the kids a break on Friday and preventing them from going straight from the weekend to a Monday morning test. Both school systems will wrap up their
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testing this week. The Georgia Department of Education calls the Milestones “a comprehensive summative assessment program…[that] measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the stateadopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.” That probably sounds very similar to the CRCTs, which Georgia students have taken for years but which the state Department of Education conceded did little to accurately evaluate students’ achievement. So what’s the difference and why are teachers, students, school administrators and even parents so stressed over this new test? Some stress over the unknown is to be expected, but apart from the unknown, it appears that much of the stress is over the format
and rigor of the test – which moves away from the multiple choice CRCTs to open-ended responses in not only language arts but mathematics. The open-ended questions and writing components make taking – and grading – the Milestones more demanding and labor intensive. Because the exams are not simply multiple choice, gone are the days of scanning bubble sheets quickly through a computer to obtain a score. Real live people will be scoring these tests, the results of which aren’t expected until next fall. That’s probably good, because the state expects them to be lower than CRCT scores in the past. All of this means this year’s scores won’t mean much. By the time the scores are reported, the students will have moved to the next grade level – where they will be studying for next year’s Milestones. On a scale of 1-10, what has the stress level been for your students over the new Milestones exams? What test-taking – or stress-reducing – strategies did your family or school employing during testing? Email your thoughts to keith@appenmediagroup.com.
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What’s old is new again? Have mercy! I seem to be reliving my youth these days. This is not some mid-life crisis – I’ve got years before that happens (right?). Rather, it seems many things from my youth are popping back up again as “new” and “shiny.” Records are back in a big way. Granted, these predated me a little. CDs were still fairly new when I got into music. The annual Record Store Day, dedicated to all things vinyl, sees greater numbers each year. This year was no different on April 18. Mojo Vinyl, off Canton Street, was jam-packed with all ages – from the oldest music enthusiast to the youngest proto-hipster. What’s next, 8-tracks? Apparently the 80s and 90s are back in the clothing aisle. I don’t know what to say about that. Some things are best left to die. Like slap bracelets and brightly colored shirts. All sorts of movies from the 80s and 90s are getting redone – everything from “21 Jump Street” to “Poltergeist” and “Mad Max.” “Ghostbusters?” Even the “Goonies?” Really? Can’t we just say some things are too old or too good to remake? Please? Even TV shows are not safe, as “Bewitched” may be returning and a “Boy Meets World” spin-off is already out (“Girl Meets World”).
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Just this past week, the early 90s came back into focus with the announcement that “Full House” would be returning to the TV screen. Thanks Netflix. Right now, it looks like this will be just 12 episodes with much of the original cast returning for a “next generation” show, similar to “Girl Meets World.” You can guarantee that if it is successful, it will run far longer than a measly 12 episodes. Perhaps this has all come about because the people who grew up on these shows, movies and other media are now the ones making the decisions at the studios and companies. Or maybe those with the buying power are all looking wistfully back to their youth, thinking “Remember that? Wouldn’t it be great if it came back?” There is a hefty amount of nostalgia for these, to be sure. After all, who wouldn’t like to hear Uncle Jesse’s catchphrase again? “Have mercy!”
Eva Galambos: Matriarch for modern North Fulton – and beyond SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – The passing of former Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos at age 87 gave many people in North Fulton a reason to pause and reflect on what a great lady she was. She was remarkable in just about every way imaginable. She is most remembered for her 40-year struggle to create a city of Sandy Springs. Yet had she never set foot in Sandy Springs, she would be remembered as a “trailblazer.” As a child, she fled the Nazis in Europe with her family, first to Italy and then to Athens, Georgia. She reached her majority at a time when women were thought most successful if they married well. It was the 1950s and the sexism of the era was accepted as the norm. Eva Galambos never had much use for the accepted norm. She preferred to use her brain. She graduated high school and the University of Georgia in Athens. She went on to get her master’s degree in labor and industrial relations
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Executive Editor hatcher@ appenmediagroup.com at Georgia State University. She did not stop there. She entered the first Georgia State University class to offer a Ph.D. to women, earning her doctorate in economics in 1969. That was groundbreaking at the time. This thrust her into the world of politics and business. One of the many things I learned about her career was her work as a consultant to municipal governments. One of her ideas to local governments was to base business license fees on their gross receipts. It produced millions in revenue to local governments and is the standard practice today in many communities. The bottom line is she was a smart lady. I first ran across
Eva Galambos her as an editor of weekly newspaper in the 1980s. By that time, Ms. Galambos had already been fighting the battle to incorporate Sandy Springs for nearly 20 years. She was always a leader for Sandy Springs at the Fulton County Commission chambers. Later, I would cover her myself in those same chambers. She was ardent, forceful and practical. Like many, I thought she was tilting at windmills. But like many others, I un-
derestimated her perseverance. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood recounted his first visit to her office to congratulate her on not only winning cityhood for Sandy Springs but serving as its first mayor. “I was struck by the great number and variety of pigs with wings in her office,” Wood said. “When I asked Eva the story behind the winged pigs, she said for 38 years, the state Legislature had told her that Sandy Springs would become a city ‘When Pigs Flew.’ “Eva recognized that local city government is the most powerful tool available for the improvement of communities,” he said. “Despite the seeming impossibility of incorporating a new city in Georgia, Eva knew Sandy Springs deserved to be a city and was worth fighting for.” Even after the 2005 referendum creating the city, Wood – like many others – thought the future of Sandy Springs was in doubt. He wondered how it would be possible to get a city of 90,000 started from
scratch in just a few months. “At 77 years of age, Eva took on this challenge and over the next eight years, Eva took Sandy Springs from a start-up to the envy of every other city in Georgia,” Wood said. She did it by “leasing” Fulton fire and police and then setting a template for future start-up cities. The new city contracted with CH2M Hill to provide most of the government personnel such as city planners and traffic engineers. The new city hired the experts as the city gained leadership experience. “Eva Galambos has had more influence on the state of Georgia than any other elected official I have ever known,” Wood said. In 2006, the North Fulton cities of Johns Creek and Milton followed carefully in Sandy Springs’ footsteps – even choosing CH2M Hill to choose most of their city staff as those cities got their sea legs.
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BT girls making another run at state title Lady Titans have lost in finals last 3 years By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Another year, another run at a state championship for the Blessed Trinity girls’ soccer team. The Lady Titans won state titles in 2004, ’06, ’07, 08 and ’11, and have reached the finals each of the last three years. This year’s team is ranked either first or second in the state in Class AAA, depending on which poll you view, and appears likely to contend for another championship. St. Pius, which won the last two AAA titles, is now playing at the AAAA level, and 4-AAA rival Westminster is one of the Lady Titans’ main challengers for a state title. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, in her third season as the Blessed Trinity head coach, was expecting the Lady Titans to again contend for a title, and has not been disappointed. “With the players we had coming back, we knew we would be dangerous,” Shaughnessy said. The Lady Titans lost some key starters, but returned a strong nucleus of seniors, along with some younger players who played key roles on last year’s team. “We have a good mix of veterans and new players,” Shaughnessy said, with senior veterans at each level. Some of the seniors have been starting since they were freshman and are looking to end their high school careers with a state title after losing in the finals each of the last three years. “It’s definitely been heartbreaking for the seniors, but they’re excited about getting another chance,” their coach said. Blessed Trinity is 11-2 going into the final two weeks of the regular season, with one early season loss being erased by a forfeit due to an ineligible player. The team’s two losses came early against AAAAAA opponent Chattahoochee and a few weeks ago against Westminster on penalty kicks. The Chattahoochee loss, which has since been reversed, was by a 1-0 score and the Westminster match ended in a 1-1 tie before PKs. The Lady Titans played Westminster in a rematch less than a week after the defeat and won 1-0, one of just a handful of competitive games the team has had this season. Blessed Trinity will have some more challenging nonregion games before the state playoffs, including a seasonending match at Fellowship
Christian next Thursday. Going into the Buford game, Blessed Trinity had yielded only three goals all season, scoring nine of its wins on shutouts. Shaughnessy says senior goalkeeper Christine Peyroux “has been fantastic, especially against Westminster.” Fellow senior Anna Murphy keys the BT defense in front of Peyroux, and is one of the team’s most experienced players and a “leader in general,” according to her coach. Seniors Liz Hamel and
Maddy Noll are the team’s center midfielders, and Shaughnessy says “both do a good job of starting the attack.” The team’s fifth senior starter is Mallory McDaniel, who plays both forward and as a midfielder. Shaughnessy says the team’s seniors “know what it takes to play under pressure,” thanks to the number of playoff games they have played the past few seasons. Along with the experience of the seniors, the Lady Titans have some newcomers to the lineup, including a pair of freshmen up front. Michelle McQuaid and Cat Hamel “have done really well,” Shaughnessy
says, with the pair scoring the goals in the two games against Westminster. Junior Anna Schendl helps key the defense along with Murphy, with juniors Anna McMaster and Kaleigh Evans sharing time at one of the outside back positions. The other defensive starter is sophomore Morgan Dewey, a key contributor last season on the state runner-up team as a freshman. Midfielder Julia Trainor started as a freshman last year and is part of a strong group of younger players who should keep BT’s tradition of fielding state championship contenders
alive for at least the next few seasons. About half of BT’s games have been non-competitive, and coming into the two Westminster games, Shaughnessy said she was “not entirely sure what our defense was going to do. But the defense held up very well both times.” The Lady Titans coach hopes the tougher late season schedule will help prepare the team for the state playoffs, which begin April 30. She is alsao hoping for a more successful conclusion to the playoffs after three straight losses in the state championship game.
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Foster Care holds 5K run/walk Supports 3K kids in foster system
ROSWELL, Ga. -- Foster Care Support is holding its annual Foster Cares Family 5K Run/ Walk to bring hundreds of runners and walkers together for an effort to raise supporting funds for foster and displaced children throughout Georgia. Each runner will be entered into a drawing for a chance at prizes. Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) ––Most foster
children come into foster care with only the clothes on their back. Foster Care Support is a unique, registered 501C3 non-profit organization created to help strengthen the Georgia fostering community. Children enter into foster care from a situation of abuse, neglect, abandonment or deprivation. The trauma experienced due to loss of family, friends, schools and community is a situation that we can help soften while the system works to help repair the family for the child’s possible safe return home. Individual runners/walk-
If you go What: Foster Cares Family 5K Family Run/Walk When: 7:30 a.m. May 2, 2015 Where: Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris RD, Roswell Georgia More info: www.fostercares.org
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Milton High students perform “Mary Poppins” at the Shuler Hensley Awards April 23.
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McKenzie Kurtz of Milton wins the award for Best Actress at the annual Shuler Hensley Awards April 23 for her performance as the title character in “Mary Poppins.”
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Alpharetta’s Michelle Austin, left, won the Best Orchestra Award for the performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
School racked up eight awards, including Best Overall Production for “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” North Georgia’s RabunGap School Nacoochee’s production of “Godspell” took home five awards, including best director. A team of more than 60 Atlanta-based arts professionals evaluated the productions
of the 50 participating high schools. Twenty-four public and private schools from throughout the state were nominated in the 17 categories for the seventh annual Shuler Awards. The accounting firm Cherry Bekaert tabulated the results. To learn more about the Shuler Hensley Awards, visit http://artsbridgega.org.
mines what services are being provided and the costs associated with providing additional services. The report will go to the Georgia Department of Com-
munity Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission for review before being brought to council, which is scheduled for the July 13 work session and July 20 council meeting.
La Vista (approved) 2016 Tucker (approved) 2016 A city of South Fulton is still pending. Ms. Galambos knew one important truth: The government that governs closest governs best. No longer do residents of North Fulton trek to Atlanta at 141 Pryor St. to make their wishes on zoning matters in their communities known.
They have a much greater say in what their neighborhoods will look like, where their parks will be and when their streets will be paved. “Because of Eva Galambos, Georgia now recognizes cities as the best form of local government, and eventually all citizens of urban metro Atlanta will have the benefit of being within one city or another,” Wood said. Amen.
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Robotics team wins Lego League ALPHARETTA, GA — Disaster Blaster, a student team from Fulton Sunshine Academy Elementary School in North Fulton County, was awarded the 2015 Championship Award at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) State Championship. The competition was in Atlanta at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Two teams qualify to represent Georgia State (Georgia Tech/Georgia State Championship) FLL is a robotics competition held annually in cities around the world and is rapidly gaining popularity in Georgia. There are over 265,000 teams across 80 countries that participate in this competition. In Georgia, over 500 teams of students ranging from age 9 to 14 years old competed. The theme this year was World Class. The team was challenged with how to improve an area of learning in the 21st century. After extensive research and interviewing five different schools and education specialists in different roles, the Disaster Blaster team decided that bullying is a common challenge in all schools and
there were no viable solutions to prevent it. There were two main challenges with bullying – the students were bystanders and the teachers did not have a way to separate fact from fiction. In addition, the school administration did not have good reporting on type of bullying and the location where bullying was happening. Disaster Blaster team came up with an application on a bullying prevention portal that had a module for parents and admins to capture bullying related incidents. Another module helped the administrators get statistics on the type and location of bullying by grades. This reporting can also be used by the parents to get bullying related information on schools across the nation if this is rolled out to all the schools. Kids have worked with school administrator and built a website (www.blockbullying. com) Team Disaster Blaster consists of six elementary school children coached by parent volunteers. The students are Abhiram Vangapandu, Aditya Munamar-
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‘Tarzan’ swinging into Alpharetta Christian Youth Theater brings musical adaptation to the stage ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is bringing “Tarzan” the musical through May 3, 2015 at the old Milton High School (Milton Center) in Alpharetta. Based on Disney’s beloved film and the Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “Tarzan of the Apes,” the stage production also includes music written by rock legend Phil Collins. “Tarzan” promises to provide a Broadway experience that all will enchant young and old. This family-friendly production tells the story of the upbringing of Tarzan, an infant orphaned on the shores of Africa, Jane, an adventurous young botanist who encounters adult Tarzan during an expedition, and all those loving (and comical) apes that adopt Tarzan as a part of their family. Turning a cast of students, ages 8-18, into the tribe that is Tarzan’s adopted family, is no easy feat. “One of the biggest challenges was going through the process of turning humans into Apes,” said Michelle Evans, Director for “Tarzan”. “Not just through the design of costumes and makeup but the physical transformation of being down on all fours moving around like gorillas not humans.” Throughout the story, Tarzan struggles between his love for his adopted family and his legacy as a human. “What I love most about the story of ‘Tarzan’ is that who we are is not determined by what we look like on the outside, but
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“Next” at Kozmo is to be funded through the community. Owner Oswald Morgan seeks to raise $69,000 through crowdfunding website Kickstarter.com. Kozmo has until May 22 to reach its goal. For more on the project, visit them at https:// www.kickstarter.com/ projects/nextatkozmo/ nextkozmo-cutting-edgemusic-food-and-drinks. day nights, it will be open to the public. During the remainder of the week, it will be open for private events. Next is a way to hit both demands. Kozmo was one of the first such “urban” and “modern” restaurants in that area of North Fulton, establishing itself in 2009. Morgan was looking for something else to do after he left another restaurant of his, the Globe, and he was familiar with the area. “There wasn’t a lot of cool, independent places for lunch or dinner that were not chains,” he said. “We wanted an urban feel or sensibility. A sense of being in the city.” To help with the build out and fundraising of Next, Mor-
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Kozmo Gastro Pub owner Oswald Morgan shows off the restaurant’s signature burger. Morgan wants to create “Next,” a speakeasy-style addition to the eatery.
gan has turned to the Internet and the online community. He has started a Kickstarter fundraising campaign. Through Kickstarter, projects set a goal and have one month to raise the money though small donations, often of less than $100. If enough people pledge to help, the project is funded. “This is a chance to tie the community back into the project,” said Morgan. “We think the community will embrace us and our project.”
Unlike similar crowdfunding websites, Kickstarter does not pay anything out if the project fails to meet its goal. If Next does not get the $69,000 it seeks, no backer pays anything. The project dies. The best way to meet those goals is to spread the news. “The idea of Kickstarter is to share it, to make it go viral. You have to tell your friends,” he said. “I love the idea of the participation. You participate and you share.”
If successful, Morgan expects it will take six to eight weeks to build out the new site, which will be next door to the current location. The Kickstarter for Next is ongoing and ends May 22. For more on the project or to donate, visit https://www. kickstarter.com/projects/nextatkozmo/nextkozmo-cuttingedge-music-food-and-drinks. Kozmo Gastro Pub is located at 11890 Douglas Road, Johns Creek, or online at kozmogastropub.com.
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George Lee selected as a ‘Super Lawyer’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. — George E. Lee, of the Lee Immigration Law Group, was selected to the Georgia Super Lawyers list for the second year in a row. Each year, about 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The Lee Immigration Law Group is located at 2520 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 450 in Alpharetta. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made
using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The Super Lawyers lists are pubLEE lished nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com. For more on Lee Immigration Law Group, call 404-892-8300 or visit www. leelawusa.com.
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How crowdfunding works To date, there are more than 500 online crowdfunding platforms. These services orchestrate a campaign, matching entrepreneurs with investors who are willing to contribute money and other resources to fund products, projects or charitable initiatives. In return, investors are compensated with equity in the project, perks, monetary returns or the satisfaction of helping the campaign succeed. According to crowdfunding.com, the top five crowdfunding sites, based on data from Alexa and Compete, are: 1. Gofundme 2. Kickstarter 3. Indiegogo 4. Teespring 5. Patreon Sally Outlaw, a crowdfunding consultant and author of the book “Cash from the Crowd,” reports that as these online services have grown over the past four years, so have the costs of submitting a successful campaign to secure funding. For example, costs for 3-D prototypes can run as high as $1,000. Professionally produced campaign videos can run upwards of $10,000, and public relations firms can charge as much as $5,000 a month. —Patrick Fox
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Wash given Platinum Producer and Phoenix Award ROSWELL, Ga. — David Wash at 21 Century Financial was recognized with the Platinum Producer Award and the Phoenix Award. The Phoenix Award is given to the producer that has the most impactful year overall. The Platinum Award is given to the top three producers in the organization.
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First Southern Securities completes underwriting ALPHARETTA, Ga. — First Southern Securities, a broker dealer headquartered in Alpharetta, has successfully completed the underwriting of a short term note of $1.2 million for the city of Norwood, Ohio. “We look forward to continuing to grow our underwriting client base, both in the Midwest as well as across the country,” said Ben Eiler, FSS managing partner. “We are striving to create synergies between our client base, our sales and trading expertise and with bringing new issues to market.”
Therapyland opens in Alpharetta ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Therapyland, a pediatric therapy center and special needs school, will host a community grand opening celebration and open house Saturday, May 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 6505 Shiloh Road, Suite 100 in Alpharetta. This free event is open to the public and will feature carnival food favorites, children’s games and walkthroughs of the center. Envisioned by Thane and Cheri Brooks, the
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Visioneering Technologies has begun the sale of a new disposable contact lens for those with presbyopia. The new lens, NaturalVue Multifocal 1 Day, allows patients to complete more than 93 percent of normal visual tasks without using supplemental reading glasses, according to a 2013 study. The study found that only 15 percent of patients in current multifocal contacts experienced vision that was uncompromised in at least one area. The lens works with the brain to give the patient spectacle-level steroacuity and vision at near, intermediate and distant ranges, said Sally Dillehay, VTI’s chief medical officer and vice president of clinical and regulatory affairs.
SG Property purchases medical office portfolio ATLANTA – SG Property Services has acquired a 60,000-square-foot portfolio comprising three Class A medical office buildings in metro Atlanta for a total of $11.8 million. The properties include Johns Creek Medical Building in Johns Creek; Marble Mill Medical Center in Marietta; and Hospital Way in Stockbridge. The properties are strategically located immediately adjacent to hospital anchors and provide direct access and walkability, said Paul Shailendra, president of SG Property Services. In addition, the company was able to identify tenants within the contract phase of the acquisition to bring the portfolio to more than 95 percent leased, he said. SG Property Services plans to lease-up the remaining vacancies focusing on specialty health care providers.
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MedAssets recognizes Atlanta teen shelter ALPHARETTA, Ga. – MedAssets has named Simone Joye, executive director of Young People Matter, as recipient of the 2014 Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award. The only 24-hour emergency hotline and shelter in metro Atlanta for youth under age 18,
Milton Herald | April 29, 2015 | 17 Young People Matter was founded by Joye with a mission to end teen homelessness and equip young people with the tools necessary to successfully enter adulthood. Since opening its doors in 2007, YPM has helped 4,000 youth and families. Each year, MedAssets gives a monetary donation to the Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award recipient. This year’s donation will directly impact more than 1,000 homeless and at-risk youth in Atlanta, Joye said.
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Custom home builder re-enters Georgia market JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Bonhambuilt International Design is re-entering the North Georgia market after a six-year hiatus, building and remodeling properties in the vacation market of Costa Rica. Designer/ builder Nathan Bonham and his wife Cathy Ellis have reassembled their team to take on custom home builds and remodels. From 1998-2009, Bonhambuilt designed and built more than 100 homes in North Georgia, including sites in Johns Creek and Alpharetta. The firm’s first project is a Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired custom design built upon the bones of a 1940s ranch in Sandy Springs. The company is updating the project’s progress on Facebook.
Rawlings running for LLS Man of the Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Bill Rawlings with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International is a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man of the Year campaign, which is a fundraising contest to help find cures for blood cancers. For more information, visit www.mwoy.org// pages/ga/atlanta15/brawlings. RAWLINGS
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How can you celebrate Cinco De Mayo without margaritas? At El Don in Alpharetta, you can order one frozen or on the rocks. Maybe you’re just looking to eat. El Don offers a wide variety of Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos and more.
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a cold Cerveza in one hand and some proper Mexican cuisine on the table in front of you? For Edgar Colin of El Don Mexican Bar and Grill, located on Atlanta Highway (Ga. 9) in Milton, the May 5 holiday will be an exciting day. “Cinco de Mayo is like St. Patrick’s Day is for the Irish restaurants,” he said. “It really is a big day for Mexican restaurants.” The whole week is one of celebration, but not for Mexican independence, as is commonly thought. Instead, Cinco
de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over a French invasion force in 1862. El Don will have margarita specials as well as plenty of live music both indoors and on their patio. Video games will be available from X-Treme Gaming to keep the children entertained. Prizes will be given out throughout the day. Recently rated the No. 1 Mexican restaurant in the Alpharetta area by Trip Advisor, El Don is a family-owned restaurant that makes nearly everything from scratch daily.
“It’s going to be where everybody wants to be,” Colin said. There are plenty of local restaurants to choose from nearby, and all are sure to please. But here we have a list of our favorites.
CINCO DE MAYO EVENTS: • Pure Taqueria 103 Roswell St., Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 and 1143 Alpharetta St., Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.puretaqueria.com
• El Don Mexican Bar and Grill 6320 Atlanta Highway, Suite 1, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 www.eldonalpharetta.com • Senior Patron 3005 Old Alabama Road, Suite 2000, Johns Creek, Ga. 30022 www.senorpatronatl.com • El Felix 1130 Avalon Blvd. #1030, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.theelfelix.com
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Join hundreds of runners and walkers together to support foster and displaced children throughout Georgia at Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road in Roswell. Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 a.m. Adults are $30 and children 10 and under $15. Visit www.fostercares. org for more info.
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A wide variety of Hot Rods, Classics, and Muscle cars benefiting You Lucky Dog Rescue at 12600 Deerfield Parkway in Alpharetta. Saturday, May 2, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Milton’s first Hometown Jubilee offers signature dishes, local cocktails, shopping and entertainment from the Chuck Nation Band at Broadwell Pavilion. Saturday, May 2, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
scenic venues in Georgia. Where: Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road in Alpharetta. When: Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. Web: www. awesomealpharetta.com
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What: Cambridge Theatre performs George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s comedy. Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend in Milton When: Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 general admission, $15 premium Tickets: showtix4u.com
What: Milton Theatre’s annual cirque performance. Where: Milton High School When: Friday, May 1 Hours: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $15 to $20 Web: miltontheatrecompany. com Tickets: showtix4u.com
Who: Christian Youth Theater Where: The Milton Center, 86 School Drive, Alpharetta When: Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Cost: $8 to $15 Web: cytatlanta.com
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Where: Kings Market Shopping Center 1425 Market Boulevard #200, Roswell When: Saturday, May 2 and Sunday May 3 Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $10 one day, $15 both days. Info: Free to college students and children 17 and younger with parent or guardian.
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Alpharetta When: Tuesday, May 5 in Roswell and Wednesday, May 6 in Alpharetta Hours: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Web: nfmg.net Info: www.nfmg.ne
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The Drake Walk 1 mile and 5k routes go through beautiful historic downtown Roswell benefiting local nonprofit The Drake House at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard in Roswell. Saturday, May 2, Check-in from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.; walk ends at 12 p.m.
What: Outdoor concert presented by Emory Johns Creek Hospital and CanCare featuring the music of Banks and Shane and a silent auction. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Where: 6325 Hospital Parkway in Johns Creek When: Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. Call: 678-474-7000 Web: www.emoryjohnscreek. com
DOWN HOME DERBY
What: The Down Home Derby celebration includes live viewing of the Kentucky Derby, a wine pull, Kendra Scott jewelry pull, games, dancing, food and beverages, live and silent auctions. Where: Iron Horse Farm, 16470 Westbrook Road in Milton When: Saturday, May 2 Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets: from $150
What: Family event with rides, slide, ponies, petting zoo, entertainment including RISPA, Cogburn Chorus and more. Benefiting CWES. Where: Cogburn Woods Elementary When: Sunday, May 3 Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
EVENTS: 13 THE MUSICAL
What: The life of 13-yearold Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to Appleton, Indiana, and his dilemma when the move conflicts with his Bar Mitzvah and overcoming the labels that last a lifetime. Where: The Atlanta Workshop Players, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta When: Saturday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Web: atlantaworkshopplayers. com
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What: James Casto’s percussive-piano-pop, keyboards and soulful pop vocals have created a loyal following of fans. Enjoy an incredible night of acoustic music at one of the most
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What: This festival features 35,000 sq. ft. of exhibits and displays including the PDP-8 (50 years,) Altair 8800 (40) and Amiga 1000 (30) and interactive entertainment.
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,
What: Come out and enjoy an inflatable slide, merry go round jumper, animal kingdom toddler inflatable, photo booth, free popcorn, snow cones carnival games and prizes. When: Saturday, May 2 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Where: Village Walk Shopping Center, 270 Rucker Road in Alpharetta Cost: Free to the public Call: Christine, 404-255-3493
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RHS graduates honor Manus, Poulos Coaches shaped hundreds of lives By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com
Ray Manus, left, and Pete Poulos were honored at an evening of memories and gratitude April 19 at Roswell High School.
ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell High School cafeteria was filled April 19 with former graduates and athletes. They gathered to honor two men who were integral both to the school’s education and culture – coaches Ray Manus and Pete Poulos. Over 200 graduates came out to honor the men, spending the evening reminiscing about grueling football practices or run-ins with the men. Many stories detailed how the coaches shaped their characters. “It’s awesome that all these people have turned out,” said Jim Easterling, one of the organizers of the event. “It’s a testament to these guys.” “We owe them so much,” echoed former RHS coach Tim McFarlin, who is now with Blessed Trinity. For nearly five decades, Poulos and Manus taught and coached together. Poulos now has a practice field named for him. Manus has the RHS stadium in his name. Together, they shaped the school’s football program for nearly 50 years. A slew of former athletes spoke fondly of the men, saying they were tough but fair, building leadership and character in the boys they trained. “There are 1,000 stories and 1,000 memories here at Roswell High School,” Manus said. “There was not a single day in all those years
Roswell High School football coaches Ray Manus, left, and Pete Poulos served with RHS for 50 years. that I didn’t wake up and not want to go to Roswell High.” “Coach Manus and I have been living the American Dream for so many years,” Poulos said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better life.”
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Hornets go from losing record to state ranking Roswell soccer team near region championship By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell boys’ soccer team came into 2015 after winning just four of 18 games the previous season with a new head coach and a largely new group of players. The outlook for the Hornets was a little cloudy as they began play, but it has gotten progressively brighter as the season has gone along. The Hornets sport a 12-2 record and a state ranking after their seventh straight victory last week. Roswell came into the final week of the regular season with an excellent chance to capture the Region 5-AAAAAA title and will begin play in the state tournament next week, looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. Will Roper, an assistant coach last year for the Roswell girls, took over as the boys’ head coach this season, with Roswell alumnus Ryan Maffett joining him as an assistant. Roper says only four varsity players returned from last season, which he said included “a lot of 1-0 losses.” In addition to the returning players, Roper says the team has added “some new blood,” as several front line players were not part of last year’s team. “We have a lot of seniors and a solid group of younger players,” Roper said. “I had one philosophy, and that is
that no one player is greater than the team. We are all in this together. We have great leadership and the team can almost coach itself.” The four returning regulars are midfielders Arturo Hernandez, Luis Vasquez, David Rivera and Umar Tashtanov, with Vasquez also playing up front. “Stuff happened at the end of last year, but this is a new year and a new team, and we are trying to rebuild the program,” Roper said. “Three years ago, Roswell went deep in the state playoffs, but over the years, there have been some peaks and a lot of valleys.” With a number of new players moving into the starting lineup, Roper says “guys have stepped into roles, and they’ve all contributed.” Hernandez directs play from midfield, with striker Cal Jennings taking over as the Hornets’ main scoring threat. Roswell is an offensive-minded team, scoring at least three goals in 12 of their 14 games and two goals in the other two. The team’s season high was six goals, and the Hornets needed every one in an early season 6-5 victory over Mount Paran, which is one of four state-ranked teams Roswell has faced. The Hornets suffered an early 5-2 loss to Paideia, also state ranked, but has improved defensively since, allowing a total of three goals in their last four victories. Sam Van Ede, a starting linebacker on the football team, and Jake Dreger have keyed the defensive effort, accord-
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The Roswell boy's soccer team is having a good season this year. ing to their coach. Sophomore goalkeeper Jose Isidor has also come up big in several games, including two wins on penalty kicks against Walton and Duluth, both state-ranked along with the Hornets in AAAAAA. The victory over Walton, perennially the dominant team in 5-AAAAAA, “was definitely a big deal,” Roper said, adding that the win sent a message to his players that they had the ability to achieve big things this season. “You can tell them they are capable, but they have to do it to believe in themselves,” he said. “It was great to see them be able to do it.” After winning five of their first six games against non-region opponents, the Hornets lost their region opener against Cherokee on penalty kicks, but
came back two games later with their big win over Walton. Facing a potential letdown in their next game against Duluth, the Hornets again went to penalty kicks, but came away with a third victory against a state-ranked opponent. Since then, Roswell has won four straight region games by a combined 16-3, including a 3-1 victory over rival Milton. The Hornets are tied with Walton at 6-1 in the region, and a win Monday night against Woodstock would give the team the region’s first seed in the state playoffs, which begin next week. Roswell was scheduled to close out the regular season Wednesday against Chattahoochee, ranked No. 1 in the state in AAAAAA.
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Milton High rider places 3rd in nationals MILTON, Ga. -- Shannon Allen, a Sophomore at Milton High School and member of the Milton High School Equestrian Team, placed third in the national competition April 24 at West Palm Beach, Florida. Allen took home blue ribbons in both individual and team Varsity Intermediate Equitation Over Fences at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Region Finals held on March 1 in Cleveland, Tennessee, and took home the blue ribbon in individual competition at the Zone 4 Finals held on March 21 in Perry, Georgia. Zone 4 encompasses Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. It is highly competitive. This win at Zones advanced Allen to the 2015 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals, April 24-26 in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she competed against other top high school riders from across the nation. The Milton High Equestrian Team is coached by Lauren Britton Kamber and trains out of Yellow House Farm, on Hopewell Road in Milton. For more information about IEA competition, please visit their website at www.rideiea.org. —Jonathan Copsey
Milton High sophomore Shannon Allen took home blue ribbons at IEA events March 1 and 21. She performed April 24-26 in the national finals and palced third in the nation.
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Ready, Aim, Shoot! Austin Gilbert, 10, takes shots on a massive slingshot, shooting angry birds at block forts.
Kids have the chance to play wheelchair-bound basketball.
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CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Milton Impact Fee Study Kickoff Public Hearing will be held on May 4, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. This is the first public hearing that the City will hold in the process of studying the potential adoption of an impact fee program for the City. The purpose of the Kickoff Public Hearing is to describe the planning process and to present the overall purpose, schedule, and future opportunities for public input. Location: Milton City Hall City Council Chambers 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107-E Milton, Georgia. 678-242-2500
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Luna, 7, hugs a duckling that is only a few weeks old.
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A climbing wall lets you get a good view of downtown Crabapple.
DEATH NOTICES Talmadge Wesley Bolton, 81, of Cumming, passed away April 20, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Carl Homer Jones, 61, of Cumming passed away April 18, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
David Alan Schmitz, 53, of Cumming, passed away April 19, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Lisa Gail Cowart, 53, of Alpharetta, passed away April 20, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
James Patterson, 74, of Ball Ground, passed away April 16, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Ronnie Scroggins, 61, of Cumming, passed away April 16, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Matthew Hughes, 44, of Cumming, passed away April 17, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Helen Mary Rosen, 88, of Johns Creek, passed away April 19, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Joyce Brooks Summers, 84, of Cumming, passed away April 17, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF
Slow and steady! This guy takes his time with everything.
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Art comes alive in Alpharetta Arts StreetFest returned for busy weekend
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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com
Rhythm n’ Shoes performs on the main stage. Several local bands and performers took part in the event.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Despite the weather threatening rain and overcast skies, Alpharetta still turned out for the annual Arts StreetFest
SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF
Sarah Sohrabi enjoys painting a dolphin at All-Fired Up.
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SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF
JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF
J.J Produce was hopping with some really fresh produce.
Phay Peltier from Crepe Cottage makes some yummy crepes.
SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF
Rain held off long enough for the weekly farmers market and annual StreetFest to begin.
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Home for Sale
Home for Sale
DOG CARRIERS, 2 XL, $100 obo each. 770-754-1649
Recreation
1214 Tyne Way, Stone Mountain FMLS#5514630 $73,200 Ivan Ramirez. Great 3/2 needs some work, but overall the house in in good condition. Harry Norman 770-497-2000
Weight Machine: 2 station, arms and legs $250. 770-634-1033. CRAFTERS TENT; PopUp, White, enclosed 4-sided, roof, clamps for corners. $75. 770-855-9772 Stationary Bike, Recumbent Vital Fitness RB 260 $50. 770-634-1033 WORKOUT GYM, Powertec. 4 sides, weights & bench $900. 770-205-7828 Bike Trainer: OPS, Fluid 2, 770-634-1033
Cycle $160.
Proform $180.
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1189 Antioch Campground Rd, Gainesville F M L S # 5 5 1 4 1 6 1 $1,200,000 TRUDY D. TAYLOR. Wow- what a view. Perfect place to build your dream home. Over 3 acres, very private. Water on two sides. Grass to water’s edge, level lot. Harry Norman 770-497-2000
Home for Rent A L P H A R E T T A / FORSYTH COUNTY: 2027 Grand Junction. 4BR/2.5BA. Swim/tennis community. Directly next to amenities. $1500/mo. $1300 deposit. Gordon, 404-644-2020
Open House
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May 2 & 3. Saturday/Sunday, 2-5pm. 14760 Champions View Pkwy. $629,900. Visit website: http://14760ChampionsViewPkwy.realbird.com To schedule other showings, call G.Cauble 678-386-7015 or D.Pals 678-467-1211. Maximum One Realty. FMLS # 5516640.
Waterfront Oustide GA
BACKWATER LANDING – LAKE KEOWEE, SC 3830 Estates Path, Cumming FMLS#5513474 $289,900 MICHELLE FLYNN. Fabulous home, n’hood, amenities, area & schools! Close to GA400 & shopping! Move-in ready! New ext. paint & HVAC! Main boasts BR w/ full BA, b’ful eat-in kitch w/b’fast bar.Harry Norman 770-497-2000
1036 Prestwyck Ct, A l p h a r e t t a FMLS#5512004 $152,000 Stacy Easley. Fantastic roommate floor plan with 2 master bedrooms in sought after Whittington. Great Alpharetta location close to 400 and shopping with low Forsyth County taxes. Harry Norman 770-497-2000
Office Space for Rent
Real Estate Acreage/Lots
1375 Creek Vista Dr, Cumming FMLS#5515407 $345,000 Kenneth Klosinski. Highly desirable Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. Just 2 yrs young. Immaculate condition. Numerous upgrades- year round sunroom/porch, water purification system (whole house). Harry Norman 770-497-2000
Fin Terrace level, in-law suite, professional landscaping, private fenced backyard, pool, More! Quality and Pride in Ownership shine throughout! $629,900. G. Cauble, 678-386-7015 or D Pals, 678-467-1211. Maximum One Realty. FMLS # 5516640. http://.14760ChampionsViewPkwy.realbird.com
MILTON 30004
GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404-583-2078 TREADMILL: 8 3 0 Q T, 770-634-1033
Full-time
Milton Executive 2-story 4+BR/5.5BA on 1.4 Acres
Office/Business Equip/Supplies FILE CABINETS; 2 legalsize steel 4-drawer $25 each. 2 office desks (1 wood, 1 steel) $35 each. 770-312-2062
Home for Sale
5605 Hedge Brook Dr, Cumming FMLS#5512976 $239,900 KENNETH KLOSINSKI. Highly desirable Glenn Ivey. Forsyth County Schools, rare all-brick front elevation w / full daylight basement- stubbed for bath, walk-out to large fenced yard, wooded view. Harry Norman 770-497-2000
DOWNTOWN CUMMING Office suites available immediately; includes utilities and WiFi. From $325-$525/month. 770-262-3143
Real Estate Wanted I need to buy several homes in the next 30 days. Any size, area, condition, foreclosure, terms. Guaranteed Offer. 919-602-5208
Vacation 975 Old Lathemtown Rd, Canton FMLS#5511929 $1,297,000 Marie Sir. East Cherokee country estate. Serene private setting minutes from Milton, 575 and Birmingham Village. Exterior freshly painted including four board fencing. BEST HOUSE Obie award in million plus class. Harry Norman 770-497-2000
Vacation Rentals NORTH CAROLINA Mountain Vacation Rentals. Centrally located to Boone and BannerElk. Cabins, Condos, Homes ~ Foscoe Rentals 1-800-723-7341 www.FoscoeRentals.com
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Waterfront Cottages, Gated – Prices from $140’s to $395,000 This showcase model now available fully furnished for $395,000 Lodge, fitness center, pool, beach, boardwalk, boat slips and more. 888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 and always available by appointment
Country Ranch
Help Wanted Full-time Software Engineers: Develop & maintain apps & databases by evaluating client needs; Analyze req’mts; Develop software systems; Travel/reloc. to various unanticipated client sites across USA req’d. Min. req’mts apply. For complete job details & to apply, mail resume to HR Mgr., TechConnect, Inc., 410 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming, GA 30041 CLEANING STAFF For beautiful homes; Weekly paycheck. Transportation provided. Benefits. 678-208-5768 ASSISTANT TEACHERS needed for Montessori School. Resumes to: info@jcmsog.org. www.jcmsog.org LPN Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Fax resume 678-475-2751 or email jennifer@ southeasternlungcare. com
Full-time
Part-time
Warehouse. Product assembly, shipping/ receiving, machine operation etc. Must be hardworking dependable and Punctual with reliable transportation. MondayThursday 7am-6pm. 40 Hour/week. Drug testing, E-verification. Maria 770-368-8453 for details, or apply: 2510 Mill Center Parkway GA 30518
FRONT OFFICE, medical assistant. Optional full time. Alpharetta/ Roswell. Minimum 6 months experience, Computer skills. Pleasant, dependable, team player, positive attitude. Send resume: medoffice123@ gmail.com
Full-time
CREW MEMBERS for landscaping maintenance dept. 770-709-8084
Teachers Assistants in toddler, Pre-K and el ementary classrooms: info@ montessoricumming.com or fax 678-208-0775
Driver/Groundsmen 770 BAM TREE is growing! Must have a valid driver’s license. Serious inquiries only; Call Ray 770-652-1058
Reliable caregiver needed on full/part time basis for a young adult in Duluth area. No medical training required, on site training provided. Current GA drivers license needed and ability to lift/ transfer to Wheelchair. Contact Mom at 678-779-6557 Secretary/Housekeeper: (Real estate). Dependable, healthy, organized. References/ background check. Very good English/dependable transportation required. Advanced secretarial/ computer skills, technosavvy. Training not provided. Nonsmoking/ drinking/drugs. $12/hour plus bonuses. (No withholding ). College degree preferred. 10am-5:30pm. Some traveling. Possible live-in after 1 year. 770-992-2469
Part-time Cartridge World in Johns Creek is looking for an energetic customer service representative to greet both the retail and business customers. Prior retail experience is preferred and the hours are flexible. Please fax your resume to 770-232-9693 or email to sgornall@ cartridgeworldusa.com Become a CAREGiver Make a difference. We provide non-medical health services, hiring individuals, passionate about enabling our clients maintain their quality of life in their home. Caregiving experience required. No medical skills necessary. Flexible scheduling. Very rewarding. CALL Judy: 770-425-4240
HOUSECLEANER: Upscale homes. Englishspeaking. Non-smoking. 8:30AM-4-ish. Great for stay-at-home moms! $11/ start. 770-309-7335 Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: Must have flexible schedule. www. happytailscare.com
Business Services Business Opportunity LIFE COACHES: Join our team/earn to $60$90. P/T, F/T. Training and support. This year’s goal: 10,000 clients. Text (VAP) 770-617-7092
Instruction Camp
OFFICE:
Johns Creek. Good attitude and enjoyment in variety in daily routine a plus. Printing, production and assembly of fulfillment documents for mailing and mailroom duties, attention to detail, computer skills. Will train the right person. 15-20 hours/week. Resume: jobjohncreek@ yahoo.com
Enroll your child in debate, public speaking writing, math & coding camps. Grades 2-8. www.tylacademy.org Music Lessons
Hiring college students... ...to paint this summer. Training provided by Sherwin Williams. Work will be in Forsyth County. Call or email Sean Brown for details. 678-372-4263 sean2016@uga.edu
VIOLIN/VIOLA CELLO Experienced teacher & performer. All ages, levels. Call/text Nancy R. Zepp 770-533-1007
Fill your position CALL 770-442-3278 to place your ad
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SERVICE DIRECTORY NATIONAL ADVERTISING AC/Heating
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Flooring PHILLIPS FLOORING Hardwood, laminate, carpet & tile installation and repairs. We do tile floors, showers, tub surrounds and kitchen backsplashes. Re-grouting is also available. Call 678-887-1868 for free estimate.
Handyman
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Paving
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