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Drug Summit shines light on Forsyth’s drug problem The day after four drug overdoses – two fatal -- occurred in Forsyth County, the county’s Drug Awareness Council put on the seventh annual Drug Summit April 25. Read more, Page 9.

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Town centers in Forsyth discussed Commissioners air future possibilities, concerns ►►PAGE 4

Denmark High officially topped out Final beam placed on new school ►►PAGE 5

3 Forsyth high schools top in state South, West, Lambert named in top 20 schools in Ga. ►►PAGE 6

The award goes to… Lambert’s Carly Berg wins Shuler ►►PAGE 7

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Clerk of courts warns of jury scam FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County clerk of courts is warning citizens not to fall for impersonators stating warrants have been issued for missing jury duty. According to Forsyth County Clerk of Courts Greg G. Allen, callers from “spoofed” phone numbers are contacting residents posing as a Forsyth County deputy sheriff or a deputy clerk from his office. The caller states, “You failed to report for jury duty and a warrant is being issued for your arrest.” When residents respond that they never received a jury summons or notice to appear in court, the callers

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a Dodge Caravan at 6:17 a.m., April 27 while she was attempting to cross Windermere Parkway at New Gate Drive. The van, driven by Adrian Rowland, 41, of Sugar Hill, was traveling south on Windermere Parkway toward New Gate Drive. Rowland said he saw Vinci in his

CORRECTION In the April 20 article, “Commissioners approve 287-acre development near Greenway,” the zoning was for nearly 250-acres from agriculture district, or A1, to single-family residential, or Res2 for 198 homes. The initial proposal was for a master planned district, or MPD, and commercial business district, or CBD for 344 homes and 84 attached residential units on 287 acres with 49,800 square feet of commercial buildings with 239 parking spaces.

If you have any concerns regarding jury duty, the Clerk of Courts staff that performs jury management can be reached at 770-781-2120, option 2, or by email at jury@forsythco.com. tell them that in order to avoid arrest and incarceration the fine can be paid by a “green dot card” purchased from a local drug store, typically a national chain. Green Dot cards, and other similar cards, are prepaid MasterCard and Visa cards available at stores throughout the United States. The scam’s bold simplicity may be what makes it so effective, Allen said. Facing the unexpected threat of arrest, victims are caught off guard and may be quick to respond to avoid jail. “They get you scared first,” Allen said. “They get people saying, ‘Oh my gosh! I’m not a criminal. What’s going on?’ That’s when the scammer gives you a solution that will clear up the problem — a fine, payable by a green dot card over the phone.” Allen said scammers that have been caught are typically already in prison, using smuggled smart phones to research and contact potential victims.

lane as he reached the intersection and attempted to steer to the left while braking, but the Caravan struck Vinci in the roadway. Vinci was pronounced dead at Northside Hospital Forsyth after being transported by ambulance. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit.

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of Grand Bay, Alabama, was arrested April 4 on Echols Road for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamines, possessing, distributing, selling or other offenses associated with drugs, expired or no license plate, defective brake lights and

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Thief contacts financial adviser, bank FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A thief sent out emails to a woman’s bank and financial adviser before she realized a theft was taking place. The woman said she received a call from her financial adviser in March asking if she was planning on buying

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Preserving Vision with Laser Glaucoma Treatment By Cassandra Baker, O.D.

Glaucoma is a progressive condition that if left untreated can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve and result in gradual vision loss and blindness if left untreated. The most common form of glaucoma results from increased intraocular pressure. The fluid in our eyes—aqueous humor—is made and drains continuously. When this fluid cannot drain properly or too much is produced, pressure in the eye becomes elevated causing damage to vital structures in the eye. Cassandra Baker, O.D.

For a long time, prescription eye drops have been the first line treatment for glaucoma. These drops work very well, but have their shortcomings. They rely on principles that patients will use them religiously every day and at the correct time. The drops, just like any medication, can have side effects and can cause allergic reactions. Additionally, eye drops can lose their efficacy over time necessitating additional drops or other forms of intervention.

Another treatment used in conjunction with eye drops, or possibly as a standalone method, is a laser treatment termed selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). This laser treatment is unlike LASIK vision correction where the overarching goal is to improve vision. Instead, SLT is a preventative procedure that is done to lower eye pressure and protect the level of vision a patient currently has / prevent further vision loss due to glaucomatous changes that occur if eye pressure is elevated to an unsafe level. The SLT laser targets specific cells in the trabecular meshwork (aka the drainage system of the eye) to allow it to improve the outflow of fluid. This improved drainage in turn lowers eye pressure. The effects of SLT are not typically instantaneous, but rather take a few weeks for maximum result. Therefore prescription eye drops may be continued initially to ensure the eye pressure stays at a safe level. Once the effect from the laser has had time to fully develop, eye drops may be discontinued to determine if the goal eye pressure is maintained. This process occurs under the care of the ophthalmologist or optometrist. Selective laser trabeculoplasty is very safe, is done as an outpatient procedure, and the treatment takes just a few minutes. As discussed above, SLT can be used as a first line approach, but it can also be used in conjunction with eye drops. For example, is your eye doctor wanting to add a second eye drop to your regimen? It’s possible that SLT could eliminate the need for that. Are you allergic to an eye drop but your eye pressure is not yet at the goal your eye doctor has set for you? SLT could be a good next approach. When goal eye pressures are not met with drops alone but a more invasive surgical procedure is not yet warranted, SLT again could be a solution. One other optimal use for SLT is in patients that have been diagnosed with glaucoma at a relatively young age. Being on eye drops for 40+ years is less than ideal, and the longer the duration of use, the higher the probability is that patients will acquire side effects. Longer use of eye drops can also sometimes cause a decrease in efficacy. With very few but manageable complications and an approximated 50-80% success rate in patients, selective laser trabeculoplasty is a great treatment option for glaucoma. It is important to note that the efficacy of this technique can wear off over time, necessitating a repeat procedure, addition of eye drops, or further surgical intervention. Therefore, it is important to continue routine eye health checks with your ophthalmologist or optometrist.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners decided to hold off April 25 on voting to create a potential master plan for a town center at Coal Mountain. Tony Peters, vice president of Community Development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said this opportunity is unique. The chamber’s role as a vendor to the county through economic development is to seek, promote and foster commercial development, Peters said, and he will seek assistance from Georgia Power to see if that company might be able to help conceptualize a town center. This item will be brought up again at the board meeting May 9. According to the county’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Coal Mountain Overlay District Committee, an area of the intersection of Ga. 9 and Ga. 369 could house a town center, Peters said. In that area, there are roughly six property owners/partnerships that make up a little more than 100 acres. Of those 100 acres, a few months ago the board approved a county initiated zoning for a 55 and older residential neighborhood on 60 acres. The town center would be located in the remaining 40 or so acres. Peters and Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills met with the owners/partners to “take their temperature.” “When I say temperature, I mean

This is taking the Comprehensive Plan and making a town center out of it. It’s behind that vision of what the community wanted.” CINDY JONES MILLS Forsyth County commissioner explore with them whether they’d like to talk further of the uniqueness of their assemblage,” Peters said. “We also wanted to find if there was an opportunity to get them together to see what that layout could look like for a development, compared to them going individually. After we laid out an idea to them, the temperature was they’d like to potentially explore it.” The group said they’d be interested in creating something that could mimic Woodstock or Crabapple, Peters said, which is something the Coal Mountain Steering Committee is looking for. Next steps could include engaging a land planning development firm that would interview the community, collect data and create an action plan. However, the plan hit a snafu when Peters said the endeavor could cost $25,000 and suggested it be paid for by

the county’s Development Authority. Commissioner Laura Semanson said this could potentially set a “tremendously dangerous” precedent by spending public dollars to benefit private business. “They’re not even encumbered to have to use it and we don’t have any way to mandate that money comes back to the taxpayers who foot that bill,” Semanson said. “If the landowners or developers want to ask us to assist in that, not in a financial way, but to provide some facetime with us and our planning staff at their cost. That’s a different animal.” She said this could turn into a black hole of spending where the county might have to continue to foot the bill down the line. “I like the idea of a master plan, but I don’t support the idea of using public money for it,” Semanson said. “If we do it for one guy but not the next, have we favored one set of landowners? They will be beneficiaries of it as they’ll be selling their land. There is no payback to us for doing all that work.” Mills said the proposal focuses on this particular intersection and not throughout the county. “It’s not for the landowners, they’re not asking for it,” Mills said. “All we’re doing is trying to make it be like a Crabapple and trying to create something good for the community. This is taking the Comprehensive Plan and making a town center out of it. It’s behind that vision of what the community wanted.”

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The final beam is placed on Denmark High School.

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Final beam placed on Denmark High School Construction set to finish ahead of schedule By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The final steel beam that will hold up the future Denmark High School was placed April 28. The school is set to open by the beginning of the 2018-19 school year and is located on 118-acres at 645 Mullinax Road. Modeled in design after Lambert High School and West Forsyth High School, the education center will offer an animal sciences program which is new to the county. Superintendent Jeff Bearden said the topping off ceremony is a milestone in the construction project, and the rest of the work will take place on the interior. “We are very much ahead of schedule which we’re excited about,” Bearden said. “I think they’ll be able to turn the building over to us by the end of May 2018, which gives us ample opportunity to get furniture and everything in place.” Redistricting will start this fall and end in December for the county’s sixth high school. “Currently, we are over capacity at several of our high schools,” Bearden

said. “So by opening Denmark, we will be able to alleviate some overcrowding at existing schools.” South Forsyth will be home to about 3,300 students next year, he said. “That’s way too many for that campus,” Bearden said. “We need Denmark High School to alleviate that overcrowding.” The school is named after Dr. Leila Denmark and is adjacent to where Denmark, one of the first female pediatricians in Georgia, lived and operated her last medical office. It was narrowed down by a naming committee and then publicly voted on and chosen. Working with Eli Lilly and researchers at Emory University, Denmark helped develop a successful vaccine for whooping cough in 1932. She retired at the age of 103 as the oldest practicing physician in the nation. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 114. At the time, she was the fifth-oldest living person in the world. “We’re really proud that this high school is named after someone with such a legacy,” Bearden said. “We want to make sure we honor that name for generations to come.”

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3 Forsyth high schools shine in national report By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three Forsyth County high schools rank among the top 20 in the state according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine ranks South Forsyth High School 13th, Lambert High School 18th and West Forsyth High School 19th in Georgia based on a variety of educational factors. “We congratulate our three high schools on being named one of the top 20 high schools in Georgia by U.S. News, and additionally for their national gold and silver award recognition,” Forsyth Superintendent Jeff Bearden said. “Being among the top two percent and 10 percent of more than 22,000 public high schools in the nation for college readiness is a testament to the hard work of their staff and students.” The report focused on how well a school serves all of its students -- not just those who are college bound, and whether it is able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show it is successfully educating its student body

across a range of performance indicators. South Forsyth had a 96 percent graduation rate, 59.4 college readiness score and was awarded a gold medal. It was ranked 416th nationally. Lambert had a 98 percent graduation rate, 56 college readiness score and was also awarded a gold medal. It was ranked 500th nationally. West Forsyth had a 95 percent graduation rate, 55.1 college readiness score and received a silver medal. It was ranked 525th nationally. The other top 10 Georgia schools include DeKalb School of the Arts, Savannah Arts Academy, Davidson Magnet School, Walton High School, Fulton Science Academy High School, Cambridge High School, Northview High School, Alpharetta High School and North Gwinnett High School. In total, 18 schools in Georgia received a gold medal, 45 earned silver and 48 received bronze. Columbus High School in Muscogee County ranked first in Georgia with a 100 percent graduation rate, 85.8 college readiness score and a gold medal. It is ranked 83rd nationally. Almost 29,000 public high schools

in every state and the District of Columbia were reviewed and ranked nationally and by state. Due to the small student count at some schools, the survey was reduced to nearly 21,000 schools that had high enough 12thgrade enrollment and/or sufficient enrollment in other grades during the 2014-15 school year to be eligible for the rankings. Four steps were taken to get the rankings: • The first step determined whether each school’s students were performing better than statistically expected for students in that state. • For schools passing the first step, step 2 assessed whether their disadvantaged students – black, Hispanic and low-income – performed at or better than the state average for the least-advantaged students. • For schools passing the first and second step, step 3 required schools to meet or surpass a benchmark for their graduation rate. This is the second year U.S. News has included this step. • Schools that made it through the first three steps became eligible to be judged nationally on the final step – college-readiness perfor-

Top ranked high schools in Ga. 1. Columbus High School, 83 nationally 2. DeKalb School of the Arts, 89 nationally 3. Savannah Arts Academy. 111 nationally 4. Davidson Magnet School, 118 nationally 5. Walton High School, 204 nationally 6. Fulton Science Academy High School, 248 nationally 7. Cambridge High School, 262 nationally 8. Northview High School, 266 nationally 9. Alpharetta High School, 304 nationally 10. North Gwinnett High School, 334 nationally 13. South Forsyth High School, 416 nationally 18. Lambert High School, 500 nationally 19. West Forsyth High School, 525 nationally mance – using Advanced Placement test data as the benchmark for success. AP is a College Board program that offers college-level courses at high schools across the country.

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Lambert High theater director wins Shuler Award Carly Ann Berg takes home Best Choreography By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Roll out the red carpet, Lambert High School has a new star. Theatre director Carly Ann Berg took home a Shuler Award April 20 for Best Choreography for the school’s show “James and the Giant Peach.” The Shuler Awards, fashioned after Broadway’s Tony Awards, celebrate excellence in high school musical theater. In total, 35 public and private schools from throughout the state were nominated in 17 categories this year. To determine the nominees, a team of more than 60 Georgia-based arts professionals evaluated the productions of 75 participating high schools. “I am so proud of our entire cast and crew for working so hard on this show,” Berg said. “They rehearsed tirelessly to execute the choreography, as well as all other aspects of the show.” Teamwork was vital, Berg said. This is the first year Lambert has won a Shuler, she said.

“Every role contributes to the overall success of a production,” Berg said. “Each member was committed to their individual character and consistently showed enthusiasm in their dance movements. Most importantly, the choreography told the story, and the talented ensemble executed it flawlessly.” This is Berg’s first year as a fulltime teacher and director, so she was surprised to win the award. “Many other schools had fabulously choreographed productions,” Berg said. “I felt honored to be included in such an incredibly talented group of nominees.” Other local school awards included: • Orchestra: Brennan Blotner, Johns Creek High School, “Cinderella” • Sound: Kellen Blotner, Johns Creek High School, “Cinderella” • Scenic Design: Sim Jones, Milton High School, “9 to 5” • Best Performance by a Supporting Actress: Emma Grace Crumbley as Madame, Johns Creek High School, “Cinderella” • Showstopper: Milton High School, “9 to 5”

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Wake up and smell the drug crisis Life in the Atlanta suburbs may seem pretty cushy. From the state’s top schools to drool-worthy shopping, we seem to have everything one could ever desire. We live up to our southern hospitality reputation by helping our neighbors whenever they may be in need. When a teenager commits suiKATHLEEN STURGEON cide, we immediately start fundEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com raising for prevention. When a mother of three becomes homeless, we offer shelter, food and training to get her back on her feet. When an animal is abused, we rally around it and seek justice for the innocent, furry creature. So why is it that when our community members, neighbors, children die from drug overdoses, we seem to turn a blind eye? We are so busy adding to our list of achievements that we also are letting a serious problem go unnoticed.

It’s a rarely mentioned, but mostly well-known secret that our community has a drug problem. We tend to avoid it because it’s taboo and uncomfortable to talk about. When someone dies, we talk about what a shame it is, but then we move on. Why? Why have we decided that every other crisis or need is more important than fixing the drug problem? Growing up in Alpharetta, I knew people who abused drugs. Not all high schoolers do this. I watched a boy I attended kindergarten with grow up to become a well-known local drug dealer. And while I didn’t run in the token druggie crowd, I was still aware of what was going on around me. But it wasn’t talked about like it should have been. We knew drugs were bad. We participated in drug awareness programs and in an annual red ribbon week promotion. I remember having our lockers searched for drugs once in my four years of high school. But that was about the extent of it. So when I went to college and started hearing about kids I’ve known since we were 5-years-old dying from drug overdoses, it shook me. I didn’t realize our

perfect little manicured suburban community could possibly produce people who were so enthralled by drugs that it would one day take their lives. Just two weeks ago, four Forsyth County residents overdosed and two died. When will we say enough is enough? It’s like we just pretended it didn’t happen or it would go away if we ignored it. But it’s gone too far. Clearly, ignorance is not bliss in this scenario. When will we wake up and realize enough is enough? We need to start a conversation and let it be known that as a community we will rally to help in whatever way we can. It needs to be known that this is a community problem, and we will not let addicts suffer alone. And if we are unable to help fight this, our community could soon be overtaken by it. As much as I love being able to brag about all the good things we are known for, we also need to be known for helping each other and putting a stop to the drug crisis. Just as our kids are worthy of making top grades, they are worthy of getting the help they need.

Honoring Roswell Rotary honors veterans all year round While I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago, I took the time to get up a 4 a.m. to go down and watch Roswell Rotary making another run to Washington, D.C. with a planeload of World HATCHER HURD War II, Korean and Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com Vietnam veterans. They call it an Honor Air Flight. For almost a decade now, the Roswell Rotary has been chartering a plane to fly these veterans to the nation’s capital that they might see in person the monuments honoring their service. When it began, it as to take World War II vets to see the World War II memorial. Since they had to wait nearly 60 years before it opened, many veterans were too frail or in no financial position to visit their memorial. When Roswell Rotary heard about North Carolina Rotary getting a flight together to take local vets to see it, it took about half-a-heartbeat to get a flight headed out of Roswell. But then that is the way Roswell Rotary operates. They get an idea in their collective head and you had just better get out of the way. They organized one flight, then another and then another. They thought they had about exhausted the number of local World War II vets who had not yet seen it. But like so many things those Ro-

tarians do – they get snockered on that fried chicken they eat every Thursday and go off and organize another flight. Now to fill the seats, they have expanded Honor Air flights to include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans as well. So I was up at Woodstock Road and Canton Street waiting to wave the buses on to Hartsfield Jackson Airport. Of course the Roswell Fire Department was already up with their ladder trucks forming an arch with a tremendous American flag spanning the street. Then an honor escort of Roswell motorcycle police and the Patriot Guard Riders took them to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. When they come onto Ga. 400, all southbound traffic is stopped while these veterans enter. Landing in Washington, D.C., they are greeted by all the people they can round up at the airport, and when they get outside to get on buses, a military band plays for them. It is a wonderful thing they do. Welcoming them back around 11 p.m., they are tired, weary but smiling ear to ear. Hubert Nix, U.S. Army, saw the destruction of Nagasaki in 1945. John Cochran served in the Army during World War II. His brother was killed in Normandy July 15. The trip to Washington was “unbelievable,” he said. “When we walked into the airport at Washington, D.C., there were 11,000 people there to clapping and singing,” Cochran said. “We all got choked up.

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World War II veteran John Cochran gives wife Jan a big smooch after a long day. He gets a good hug in return. “The Rotary could not have handled it better. When we landed, they shot water hoses over the plane in an arch,” he said.

He kissed his wife Jan, and as they left, it was hard to tell who was grinning wider. I go to just get the warm fuzzy feeling when I see these old guys get off that bus. Loved ones come up and they are all excited to tell about the trip. It’s one day in their life, but it is a day they won’t forget. Roswell Rotary does a lot for veterans. Last week they honored 97-year-old Navy man John Bostian. A lieutenant on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin, he saw combat in the Pacific where his ship was hit by two kamikaze planes in 1944 forcing it retire stateside for repairs. Then it was bombed and nearly sunk in the campaign for the Philippines. Yet somehow the Franklin’s determined crew returned again to the U.S., negotiating the Panama Canal to New York Harbor in 1945. The Franklin suffered the most men killed in those two actions of any American ship that was not subsequently sunk. It is second only to the USS Arizona for the most men killed in action. Bostian and all who sailed on the Franklin are true American heroes. Of course the Roswell Rotary is just getting warmed up this year. On Memorial Day the Rotarians will again be spreading out the chairs on the lawn at Roswell City Hall in what is reputed to be the largest Memorial Day service in Georgia. They are just guys like the rest of us. But Roswell Rotary Remembers.

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Drug Summit educates hours after four overdoses in county Officials unite to raise awareness, provide help By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A few years ago, Victoria Torres, 25, nearly died from a drug overdose in her boyfriend’s car. Fortunately, she came to a few minutes later, but woke to find him driving around looking for a place to leave her dead body because he didn’t want to be arrested again. “Before the law was passed recently that states if you’re with someone and they overdose, you couldn’t call the police and have no repercussions. I was almost abandoned to die on the side of the road,” she said April 24 at the seventh Forsyth County Drug Summit. “I was with a current boyfriend and overdosed on heroin. And I died, completely flat lined in my car.” That’s part of being an addict, often stuck in the in between, she said. “No matter how many people you are with when you’re using, you’ll remain lonely,” Torres said. “Rather than surround yourself with people who love you and want the best for you, you’re surrounding yourself with people who abuse you and want something from you.” The in between isn’t that scary for sober people, she said. They could be in between jobs, relationships or homes. “But for an addict, the phrase ‘in between’ is something completely different and a terrifying place to be,” Torres said. “When you’re an addict, you’re in between being happy — which is an illusion — and miserable. But

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Various drug paraphernalia is displayed to give parents an idea of what to look for in their homes. underneath the chemical happiness, you really feel the misery, which is omnipresent. And when your high wears off, you’re trapped in the misery, so you use again and again.” She was arrested in 2013 after someone she considered a friend videotaped her selling meth. “While being arrested was the best thing that ever happened to me, it’s not the point of these stories,” Torres said. “That person didn’t turn me in to the police because they were worried about my well-being. This person turned me in because they were arrested and gave

the police every name they could think of to save themselves from a felony. Addicts in active addiction are always self-serving.” She was denied bond and stayed in jail for eight months where she repaired her relationship with her parents. And after a lot of hard work, Torres said she has been sober for three years, happily married and is a stay-at-home mom to a little girl. However, she is fighting to not have to go to in-patient rehab and instead do out-patient at home. “I can assure you the consequences

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of using are not worth the fun you have while high,” Torres said. “You’ll either have a downward spiral, use daily, get arrested or die. This is an epidemic and prevention starts at home.” Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said when the first drug summit took place in 2013, organizers hoped the drug issue would have lessened. Unfortunately, it has gotten exponentially worse, Mills said, with five drug overdoses already in the county this year. “Here we are as community leaders, and we can’t be caught in the middle or in between when it comes to this drug issue,” Mills said. “We can’t be on one side or the other. We have to live in a county that stands fast and stays true and united in a battle fighting this for the people who are addicted. It takes all of us together to win this.” Another of those community leaders is Forsyth School Superintendent Jeff Bearden who said there are serious consequences for students caught under the influence. However, the district also offer resources and support. They strive to start prevention early on in the schools. Forsyth Sheriff Ron Freeman said he doesn’t think his office can arrest their way out of the situation, however they won’t back down to dealers. “It’s a multi-faceted approach,” Freeman said. “We know how special Forsyth County is. I’m a product of it. But I make no bones about it. As your sheriff, I have a primary responsibility and that is to arrest and incarcerate drug dealers. If you’re selling drugs in the community, we’re going to come after you.”

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Government go-getters: Meet Rebecca Whitmire Director of Finance By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Even amid the process of auditing and creating the budget for Forsyth County, the Finance Department is calm, cool and collected. That’s how it should be, according to Director of Finance Rebecca Whitmire. “I enjoy working together and creating something that is reflective of who we are in the midst of business as usual,” Whitmire said. “We are able to improve processes and encourage and support the staff here to feel satisfied when they go home at the end of the day and not stressed.” Whitmire grew up in Forsyth County, graduated from the University of North Georgia and worked in Atlanta for more than 25 years. Three years ago she had the chance to return home and work in the county’s Finance Department. “It’s nice to come home and serve the citizens of the county with my experience,” Whitmire said. “We have excellent leadership through the Board of Commissioners, County Manager’s office, and the CFO Dave Gruen is won-

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Rebecca Whitmire has been the director of finance for Forsyth County for three years.

derful to work with. I’m enjoying every moment of it.” The department is multi-functional, she said, so they are always busy. Annually, staff issues the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or CAFR, and budget award books. Staff just finished

the 2016 audit for the county and the next CAFR is on schedule to be issued a month early this year. “We work with all the departments,” Whitmire said. “The entire staff reports to me. We have the Accounting Department, Grant Office and Budget Office. Dave takes a lead on the budget but we are all working in the trenches year round.” Whitmire’s previous experience working in international and public companies as well as cash management has helped with her current role. She also enjoys being able to help all departments in the county get money for things they need, especially grant writing. “It’s something that’s more human based,” Whitmire said. “It’s interesting to see if we can help provide for programs that wouldn’t necessarily have funding. I’m interested in helping the community, and as I grow closer to retirement, I’d like to add value with assisting with grants.” The process is creative, she said, because you want to see what your financial picture looks like 5-10 years from now. “We work with the departments to put those tools in place,” Whitmire

The Forsyth Herald is running a monthly series on the people who make Forsyth County and the city of Cumming run. We will feature a different department head each month to really dig behind the scenes. Read the entire series on ForsythHerald.com said. “Then they give us input, and we hopefully get them where they need to be to get toward that financial plan.” Currently she is working with the Fire Department on funding to replace the old volunteer fire stations with new stations. “We have multi-million dollar projects within the Parks and Recreation division, engineering, roads and Fire Department,” Whitmire said. “We have so much going on from a project perspective. But it’s reflective of the growth of the county. I’m happy to be here at this point in time to add value to my hometown.”

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South Forsyth Graduate Forsyth Senior Services begins named Summeral Guard congregate and respite programs CUMMING, Ga.— Cadet James Howlin, son of Cheryl and Kyle Howlin, has been selected by the Citadel, Military College of S.C., to the 2018 class of the Summerall Guards. Howlin is a 2014 honor graduate and Division One athlete of South Forsyth High School and graduate of the American Legion Boys State program. Upon graduation from the Citadel in 2018, Howlin will be commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Earning a position on the Summerall Guards is the highest honor a cadet can earn. After weeks of physical training and drill proficiency, Howlin was selected for the silent precision drill team. Formed 85 years ago, the platoon is named for General Summerall, former chief of staff of the U.S. Army and president of the Citadel from 1931 to 1953.

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Students, teachers, family members and several Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club members celebrated “Expressing My Passions” at South Forsyth High School.

Special needs students express their passions CUMMING, Ga. — Special needs students at South Forsyth High School had a unique opportunity April 19 to demonstrate an extensive array of talents and interests during an “Expressing My Passions” program. The event, sponsored by the Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club, was coordinated by John Arant, special education teacher.

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Legion 307 to host Golf fundraiser FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.— The American Legion Post 207 will host a Veterans Fundraiser and youth Americanism Golf Outing on May 22 with an 11:30 lunch to be held at Polo Golf and Country Club. Participation is $75 per player.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 failure to maintain insurance. ►► Angel Lynne Lynn, 25, of Grand Bay, Alabama, was arrested April 4 on Echols Road for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamines, possessing, distributing, selling or other offenses associated with drugs, expired or no license plate, defective brake lights and failure to maintain insurance. ►► Sean David Gallagher, 43, of Mundy Court, Cumming, was arrested April 18 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana less than one ounce, DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of open container and expired license. ►► Kelvin Lamont Carter-Pouncey, 26, of Spring Creek Lane, Atlanta, was arrested April 18 on McFarland Parkway for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and speeding. ►► Giles David Lewis, 46, of Dogwood Road, Gainesville, was arrested April 18 on Julian Road for drug-related objects (prohibited equipment), possession of methamphetamine and failure to use a seatbelt. ►► Quincy Lamar Hudson, 38, of Atlanta Highway, Cumming, was arrested April 19 on Ronald Reagan Boulevard for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and failure to maintain lane. ►► John Allen Dessecker, 54, of Belton Bridge Road, Lula, was arrested April 21 on Ga. 400 for possession of methamphetamine. ►► Michael James Robinson, 25,

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First round of baseball playoffs sees local teams advance By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

Class 7A Roswell’s unlikely playoff bid ends in three games — Roswell finished fifth in the Region 4-AAAAAAA standings, but the Hornets earned the at-large bid from the GHSA’s power rankings to earn the 32nd spot in the playoffs. However, Roswell would ultimately fall in three games to Hillgrove. Roswell took Game 1 as Hornets’ pitchers David Thigpen and Jake Christner combined for a shutout for Roswell’s 4-0 win. But it was Roswell on the other side of the shutout in Game 2, as the Hillgrove forced a decisive Game 3 with a 3-0 win. Hillgrove lit up Roswell in Game 3, going on to win 10-1 to end the Hornets’ season Lambert sweeps Lakeside Dekalb — Lambert scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning in Game 1 and Aidan McAllister pitched a complete game shutout for the Longhorns in Game 2 to sweep Lakeside Dekalb. Trailing 4-2 in Game 1, a baseclearing triple from Chris West gave

Lambert the late lead as the Longhorns went on to win 5-4. McAllister allowed just two hits and struck out eight in Game 2. Meanwhile, Josh McAllister drove in two runs, and Lakeside Dekalb allowed three unearned runs as Lambert took the second game 6-0. West Forsyth puts up 12 runs against Norcross — West scored 12 runs off 14 hits to sweep Norcross Friday and will advance to the second round after being taken out in the first round the past four seasons. Bryar Hawkins, Hank Flood, Zach Burns and Indiana Stanley each had two RBIs in the series. Ryan Ferguson allowed no hits and struck out five in three innings of Game 2. Parkview sweeps Forsyth Central — Parkview, the No. 4 ranked team in the state in Class 7A, proved too much for the Bulldogs as Central was swept in two high-scoring games. Parkview scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth on their way to a 9-4 win in Game 1 and lit up the Bulldogs early in Game 2, scoring eight runs in two innings. The Panthers would go on to win 11-7. The Bulldogs’ Jacob Holton homered

in both games. Milton swept after two late losses — A walk-off home run in extra innings of Game 1 and three Brookwood runs late in Game 2 saw Milton’s season come to an end. Brookwood swept the Eagles 3-2 and 3-1. Milton starter Trevor Iannone allowed one hit in 3.2 innings of Game 2 and reliever Luc Scudellari surrendered two hits with seven strikeouts in 3.1 innings. Trailing 1-0 in the top of the seventh, Brookwood scored three on two doubles.

Class 4A In top-two battle, Blessed Trinity sweeps Cartersville — In a first round matchup featuring the two top-ranked teams in the state in Class 4A, Blessed Trinity swept Cartersville to earn the Titans their first 4A series playoff win since moving up from Class 3A. BT won 4-1 and 9-0. The Titans used two complete games from pitchers Peyton Glavine and Patrick McNamara to hold Cartersville’s offense at bay. Meanwhile, the Titans used standout offensive performances from Colin Davis, who went 4-5

with five RBIs, a run scored and two walks and David Dunn who went 4-8 with three runs scored with two doubles and a triple.

Class-A Private St. Francis drops two in extra innings — Making their first appearance in the playoffs in a decade, St. Francis fell in extra innings in both games against Providence Christian. The Knights fell on a ninth-inning walk-off, 9-6, in Game 1 and fell 3-2 in the eighth inning of Game 2. Pinecrest swept by Strong Rock Christian — Pinecrest Academy was shut out, 9-0, in Game 1 and surrendered a late comeback in Game 2 as the Paladins season came to an end. The Paladins led 2-0 after five innings, but Strong Rock scored four runs in the sixth and seventh to down Pinecrest 4-3 in Game 2. King’s Ridge earns bye — King’s Ridge guaranteed themselves a spot in the second round by finishing the regular season ranked No. 5 in the power ratings, earning a bye in the first round. The Tigers will face Providence Christian in the second round.

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Saturday, April 29 • Alexander 6, Cambridge 1 (G3) • Johns Creek 13, South Paulding 0 (G3) • Hillgrove 10, Roswell 1 (G3)

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SOCCER (GIRLS) (state playoffs) Thursday, April 27 • Lambert 4, Norcross 0 • South Forsyth 4, Lakeside Dekalb 0 • Milton 1, Parkview 0 • Brookwood 1, West Forsyth 0 • Johns Creek 10, South Paulding 0 • Alpharetta 7, Douglas County 0 • Cambridge 2, Northgate 1 • Roswell 4, Campbell 1

SOCCER (BOYS) (state playoffs) Thursday, April 27 • Cambridge 5, Tri-Cities 1 • Centennial 4, Douglas County 1 Friday, April 28 • Alpharetta 4, Alexander 1 • Chattahoochee 3, Langston Hughes 1 • Lambert 2, Central Gwinnett 1 • Berkmar 5, Forsyth Central 0 • Meadowcreek 1, South Forsyth 0 • Brookwood 2, Milton 1

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Quality hotel options will help Roswell business, tourism Earlier this month, Roswell Inc released the results of a hotel feasibility study we commissioned for the city, which served to confirm what all of us who live and work in Roswell have known STEVE STROUD for quite some time. Executive Director Roswell Inc Our community needs to increase the city’s quality hotel options for both business and tourism travelers alike. Back in the fall of 2016, Roswell Inc hired Atlanta-based hotel consulting firm The Highland Group to conduct the study for us. Over several months, the group completed site analysis throughout the city. Highland’s work encompassed interviews with competitive hotels (both in Roswell and in neighboring cities), analysis of competitive hotel data, and interviews with some of our community’s key stakeholders. These included our city’s largest employers, which supply the largest amount of business travelers to our area. The study concluded there is strong demand in Roswell for a businessfriendly hotel in the Historic District. The report recommends a 90-room hotel be developed as part of a new mixed-use development on the property adjacent to Founders Square. Located near Haigwood Studios is located such a development that would also contain retail, residential and office space. Key findings from the study include: • Business travelers are the primary

When doing business in Roswell, most will stay at the Doubletree. When it’s full, visitors will choose to stay in Alpharetta rather than another hotel in Roswell. source of demand at the best quality hotels in Roswell, but there is a very limited supply of acceptable options. • Doubletree is the market leader in Roswell. When it’s full, business visitors usually choose to stay in Alpharetta rather than in other hotels in Roswell. • Because business travelers consistently stay in neighboring cities, Roswell is losing tax revenue to neighboring cities that would otherwise be collected by the city. • Corporate demand in Roswell is projected to increase by an annual average rate of 4.2 percent from 2016 to 2023, reflecting the proposed hotel supply expansion.

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Retail goods moving out; food, beer moving in Branding your small business I read two contrasting articles last week that told me this about our retail market. While goods like shoes, clothes and electronics are moving farther away, our food and GEOFF SMITH beer are moving Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com closer to home. The Wall Street Journal ran an article detailing the record pace at which ‘brick-and-mortar’ stores are closing their doors. Due to competition from online retailers, large retail chains can have no appetite for fat if they want to stay in business. Those who erred on the side of overbuilding new stores are quickly correcting their mistake. Closings have been announced for 2,880 retail locations this year including hundreds of locations by national chains such as Payless ShoeSource and RadioShack. Other stores, such as electronics retailer hhgregg, have actually filed bankruptcy. In Roswell where I live, Target and Kohl’s recently closed their East Roswell locations. I’ve been in those stores, and they always looked busy to me. But with the strict competition coming from the online market. It’s getting harder for executives to justify expenses that come with a store: rent, employees, maintaining a clean and modern-looking store, etc.. The apparel market is a good example of how online marketing is more cost-effective than running a physical store. Styles in that market change fast. When one style goes out of fashion and another comes in, it’s easy to change your online storefront. You take some new pictures and

post them. And then you can order the clothes that are selling more or less as they are ordered. Having a chain of physical locations means you have to bet on those clothes being popular up front. You have to buy enough of them to stock all of your stores. Then you have to ship them there and then have employees constantly make sure they look good in their displays. The nature of the online market is driving down margins for everyone. In that market, retailers have to build in the shipping, or ask the buyer to pay shipping costs. So in order to be competitive, they have to lower product prices. That market is also more competitive as buyers can easily click on other sites to compare products and costs. They can’t do that in a physical store. Because of the competitiveness of online stores, retail margins on average have been falling over the last several years, according to the Wall Street Journal article. All that said, I read in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that while our retail goods are moving farther out, our food and beer are moving closer. The article was about a new 32home community in Gwinnett County

that will be centered around a working farm. Before the downturn in 2008, I was a builder and got to work with a friend on a house in the Serenbe neighborhood south of Atlanta. It too was built around a farm with residents having access to the community garden and fresh vegetables. In the small North Fulton town of Mountain Park, they have a community garden. If you volunteer to plant, you can simply walk to it during the growing season and pick what you need for the night’s dinner. It seems that every town now hosts a Saturday morning farmers market with locally grown food. And as for beer, almost every town inside and outside of the perimeter has at least one brewery. In Roswell, we are about to have four. The craft beer industry has seen double-digit volume growth for nine consecutive years. The big boys of beer have taken a huge hit and have been buying up craft breweries where they can. MillerCoors bought three last year, including a majority stake in Athens-based Terrapin. We are letting the retail market move farther away from us so it can be more cost efficient. But we are paying more to bring food and beverages closer to home. With all of that in mind, there is soon to be a lot more empty commercial buildings around Atlanta. Maybe we can do like Detroit – demolish them for gardens, or fill them with breweries.

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Does your small business have appropriate branding? Does your brand help you to differentiate your products and services from other competitors? Branding is one of the most important DICK JONES aspects of any small Founder & President Jones Simply Sales business because it tells potential customers who you are, what you provide, and why they should buy from you. Originally, branding was done in the cattle industry by burning a mark or symbol onto a cow to differentiate it from others. It evolved over the years to a business term that is used in marketing and advertising to create a point of differentiation in the products and services a company provides. The foundation of a brand is often a company logo or slogan. Some of the top corporate brands include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Wal-Mart, General Electric, Amazon, IBM, Coca-Cola and AT&T. They are household names and it is well known what they do and provide. For small businesses, a brand provides a vehicle to make impressions with potential customers with your company name, logo, marketing messages, advertising and everything else people see and hear about your business. Having a branding strategy is the first step in branding. A branding strategy is how, what, where, when and to whom you plan on communicating and delivering your branding messages. Where and how you advertise, and how you distribute your product is also part of a branding strategy. Defining your brand and developing a branding strategy is an important component for all small businesses to position themselves in the marketplace and attract new business.

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Trampoline Park jumps into Forsyth County Business plans to open later this year By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County will have the chance to jump into a new experience later this year when Launch Trampoline Park opens a franchise in Cumming. The business was founded in 2012 by retired New England Patriot cornerback and three-time Super Bowl champion Ty Law and his business partner and entrepreneur Robert Arnold. Arnold came up with the idea after visiting a trampoline park with his wife and children in 2011. “We both wanted to start a business that appealed to families and got everyone active,” Arnold said. Since then, there have been 11 parks opened, including one in Columbus, Ga. In addition to the trampoline court, the Columbus location offers fitness classes, toddler play time and a

Launch Trampoline Park will offer adjoining trampolines that span the floor and walls to create one bouncing surface. cafe. Later this year, Cumming will be home to one of the company’s newest locations at 5975 Bethelview Road. The Cumming location will feature all of the park’s standard features including: • A giant main court of connected

trampolines that span the floor and walls • Slam dunk courts • Dodgeball in a 240 square foot space • Arcade “The Cumming and surrounding

area has so many families, and we feel Launch would be a perfect fit to provide those families with engaging, exciting and entertaining fun,” Arnold said. “We saw a need for family entertainment in suburban areas, including Cumming which could use a little bit more entertainment. It is a friendly area. Families are engrained in the community.” The whole goal of Launch is to create a family-friendly, active environment, Arnold said. “We built this company on the idea that people are staring at their phones all day long and the kids’ heads are in the clouds,” Arnold said. “Getting families together for that one-on-one time is getting harder. We’re all about creating memories for families. I guarantee we’ll make memories for the people of Cumming.” Launch currently has plans to have a total of 25 locations open by the end of 2017. To learn more about Launch, visit launchtrampolinepark.com.

BUSINESSBRIEFS Gwinnett Medical opens Suwanee primary care center LAWRENCEVILLEe, Ga.– Gwinnett Medical Center has opened a new primary care and specialty center in Suwanee, at the intersection of McGinnis Ferry Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to increase access to care in the community. The GMC Primary Care & Specialty Center-Suwanee will include family medicine services led by Dr. Hira Kohli. Hallmarks include a spa-like environment and highly coordinated care with a number of experts based

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Atlanta Realtors celebrates 2016 Top Producers ATLANTA – The Atlanta Realtors recently held their annual Top Producers Gala at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis to honor their 2016 Top Producers. The sold-out event brought together nearly 1,100 of the finest in the Atlanta real estate industry. Recognition as a Top Producer of the Atlanta Realtors Association is merited based on the top 15 percent of the membership in both volume and units. To receive recognition, realtors had to bring

in over $3.9 million in volume or nine total units of production. This year, the Association recognized 1,135 members with a total of 220 members being recognized for the first time. Highlights of the event included a presentation of the Top Producer Awards to the individual and team members who had the highest sales for the year. For the full list of honorees, visit atlantarealtors.com/Top-Producers-Past. aspx.

in this location. Integrated throughout the space, the specialty center will house obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology and cardiology services. Cardiac imaging, ultrasound services and 24/7 online scheduling complement the many services offered in this one convenient location. Additional services will be added in the near future. The new facility offers care close to home, in a bustling area of major residential and retail developments.

Dust Free Wood Floor Solutions receives Installation Certification ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jorge Morales, owner of Dust Free Wood Floor Solutions, recently completed the Installation Certification Program at the National Wood Flooring Association in St. Louis, Mo. The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing all segments of the hardwood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, installers, importers and inspectors. NWFA provides training and resources for wood flooring professionals to ensure high-quality flooring that will last a lifetime.

Dust Free Wood Floor Solutions owner Jorge Morales, left, accepts his Installation Certification from an instructor.

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55+ LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL EXPO

What: Appen Media Group will be hosting their free second annual 55+ Lifestyle and Travel Expo. Enjoy over 50 vendors, free refreshments, health and wellness screenings and dozens of door prizes. When: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northfulton. com/newbeginningsexpo Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton. com/Calendar.

EVENTS: ROSWELL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER What: The 66th annual National Day of Prayer is once again returning to Roswell at the Faces of War Memorial. When: Thursday, May 4, noon-1 p.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: nationaldayofprayer.org

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY

What: The YMCA will hold a free community event to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active. Activities include a fun run, program demos, family yoga, swim relay and family Zumba. When: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA, 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta More info: ymcakidsday.com

MILTON HOMETOWN JUBILEE

What: Kick off the spring festival season with live music, food and drink pairings from a variety of local restaurants, shopping, oldfashioned games for kids and a firetruck pull. When: Saturday, May 6, 4-9 p.m. Where: Historic downtown Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion,12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND

What: Re-enactors will be on hand to demonstrate weapons and uniforms, 1860s dancing, period music and children’s activities. Food will also be on sale. Event will be held rain or shine. When: May 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: 770-640-3855

FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

What: For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive to improve their quality of life. When: Through May 25 Where: Throughout North Fulton More info: facebook.com/pg/ FultonGoldenGames

ATLANTA BIRD FEST

What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, the festival features field trips, workshops and speakers for both casual and experienced nature and bird observers across metro Atlanta. When: Through May 15 Where: Throughout metro Atlanta More info and full list of events: atlantaaudubon.org/atlanta-bird-fest

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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“MARCHING TO OUR OWN BEAT”

What: The Atlanta Wind Symphony’s free Master Concert Series season finale will include performances of marches from all over the world. When: Saturday, May 6, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: atlantawindsymphony.org

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What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com

What: The Alpharetta Community Chorus will perform “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure for free in honor of those who have lost their lives in the recent storms in South Georgia and reflect on life’s struggles. When: Sunday, May 7, 3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alphachorus.wordpress.com

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What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Olano,” a cautionary tale that illustrates ideas are not always as attractive or compelling as they might first seem. When: May 4-6, 7 p.m.; matinee May 6, 2 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info and tickets: miltontheatrecompany.com

CHRIS STAPLETON WITH BROTHERS OSBORNE AND LUCIE SILVAS

What: Chris Stapleton with guests Brothers Osborne and Lucie Silvas will stop by Alpharetta as part of their All American Road Show. When: Friday, May 5, 7 p.m. Second show Saturday, May 6, 6 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info and tickets: vzwamp.com

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: The free concert series returns, with at least one live performance each month. May’s performance features Webb Wilder. Dogs, food and alcohol are welcome. At least two food trucks will be on location from 6-9 p.m. When: Saturday, May 6, 7-9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“THE UGLY DUCKLING”

What: An interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale through glow-in-the-dark puppets and special visual effects. When: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $12 More info: roswellgov.com

What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library will be holding a book sale to raise funds for the library and its programs. Shop through a selection of gently used fiction and nonfiction books. When: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

DIAGNOSTIC SAT/ACT EXAM

What: Figure out which collegeentrance exam to take, the ACT or SAT, with a free diagnostic exam provided by Applerouth Testing. Registration is required and limited to 30 students. When: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

GIRLS WHO CODE

What: Girls Who Code is a national club created with one goal: to close the gender gap in technology. This club is open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club meets every Sunday. When: Sunday, May 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or girlswhocode. com

TECHNOLOGY SENIOR MOMENT SESSIONS

What: One-on-One 30 minute technology instruction for Seniors ages 50+ are offered every Monday at the Milton Library. Learn about social media, email, tablets, smart phones and apps. When: Monday, May 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: milton. branch@fultoncountyga.gov or 404613-4402

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AUTREY MILL STORY TIME

What: Come learn about animals and nature with a reading of “A Cow that Laid an Egg.” See and touch box turtles and chicken eggs, and play a game called, “Chicken, chicken who’s got my egg?” When: Tuesday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

MAKING HEALTHY TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP

What: Women can learn about navigating the changes in parenting, relationships and how to maintain work-life balance. The workshop is held by Certified Life Coach Sona Tank. When: Wednesday, May 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: karen. swenson@fultoncountyga.gov or 770360-8820

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: TROT TO CLOT

What: Help support Hemophilia of Georgia with the Trot to Clot fundraiser with family-friendly activities along the course. First 200 to purchase premium tickets will receive free admission to the Braves vs. Cardinals game. When: Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m. Where: Suntrust Park, 755 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta More info and registration: hog.org/trot

A STROLL DOWN JAZZ STREET

What: The Atlanta Concert Band and the Big Peach Swing Band perform music by Gershwin and more. When: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 Where: Chaddick Performing Arts Center at The Galloway School, 215 West Wieuca Road, NW, Atlanta More info: atlantaconcertband.org

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Wildflower excitement at Don Carter State Park There’s no doubt about it: Georgia has some of the best state parks you’ll find! That makes it even more exciting when a new state park opens, and Georgia’s newSTEVE HUDSON est is Don Carter Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net State Park on Lake Lanier. This 1,316acre park, the first state park to be located on Lake Lanier, is named in honor of Don Carter, a real estate executive who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for almost 30 years and whose efforts led to the park’s eventual creation. What awaits you at Don Carter? Everything from fishing and boat ramps to hiking, swimming, camping (RV and walk-in tent sites are available), hillside cottages, and more. The park also features four picnic shelters, plus seasonal rentals of kayaks, standup paddleboards, and aquacycles. You should never need an excuse to visit one of Georgia’s state parks, but if you do here’s a great reason to check out Don Carter State Park this very weekend. Why this weekend? Because this Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m., Don Carter State Park will be offering a guided hike to look for one of Georgia’s most

intriguing wildflowers – the Pink Lady’s Slipper, a wild orchid that’s native to this part of the state. The United States Department of Agriculture website describes it as a “large, showy wildflower,” but that hardly does it justice. The plant blooms for only a very brief period in late spring, brightening the woods with spectacular flowers that almost seem to glow in shades of light pink to magenta. It can live for over 20 years. This hike, which will be led by naturalist David Guzman, will begin at the park’s visitor center. During your adventure, you’ll learn about the Pink Lady Slipper’s natural history, about its role in the environment, and about its medicinal uses over the years. What makes this such a great weekend to look for these flowers? “This orchid only blooms for a couple of weeks a year,” Guzman said, adding that he spotted a few flowers last week. That means that this weekend should be prime time for finding the plant in bloom. The hike is not strenuous, Guzman added, though he noted that it will take you off the trail and into the woods. He recommends wearing closed-toe shoes and also bringing bug repellant as well as water. And don’t forget to bring your camera since the hike includes time for making photos of the flowers that

are found. Except for the $5 state park parking fee, there is no charge for participating in the guided hike. However, you should call the park at 678-4507726 to register. For more info, visit gastateparks/doncarter. Don Carter State Park is located northeast of Gainesville at 5000 North Browning Bridge Road, on the north side of Lake Lanier. From Clarks Bridge Road, go south on North Browning Bridge Road. At the “Y,” take the left fork and continue for one-half mile to the park. The GPS coordinates are N 34.3876220 and W -83.7464620. I hope you get to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Let me know what you find! You’ll find more good wildflower watching along many of the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recrational Area. Learn more about those great trails in Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH,” available from local outfitters and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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7 steps to secure your home while you’re on vacation Brought to you by Karen Pate, SVP, Broker Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Forsyth-Lake Lanier Warmer temperatures, budding trees and blooming flowers are all lovely parts of spring, but what you really look forward to is the start of vacation planning season! Deciding where to go and what to see, makPATE ing arrangements and planning your wardrobe are all exciting aspects of summer vacation planning. But before you pack up to leave on your getaway, be sure to take care of the most important asset you›ll be leaving at home - your home itself. «Before going away on vacation, homeowners do a lot of things to prepare for the security and safety of their home while away, including stopping the mail, powering down electronics and turning off water and gas,» says Emily Lewicki, brand manager with Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning. «Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that a home›s temperature needs to be monitored, which can easily be

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Updated versus outdated – two words that can represent thousands of dollars to a homeowner. As a Top Producer with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty I go about my WRIGHT-COUNTER business every day showing properties to potential home buyers and representing sellers in their quest to market their homes, and I hear those two words regularly. An updated home is easier to market and sell and typically brings in top dollar for the home’s owner who is selling their home. In contract, an outdated home is more difficult to sell, and often depresses the eventual sales price of the home. When a buyer classifies a home as outdated, they will often ignore other good qualities of the home and eliminate it from their home search. As a homeowner, there are always things that you can do to improve your home’s value even in a less than ideal market environment. I would suggest that you start the process by keeping your home relevant. By relevant, I mean updated, competitive and time-

Giving your home a makeover when you are ready to sell is vital, but sometimes a complete facelift is required. Why wait until you are ready to sell? less. Giving your home a makeover when you are ready to sell is vital, but sometimes a complete facelift is required. Why wait until you are ready to sell? Keeping your home updated is a great way to increase the value of your home and love it even more while you are still living there. So where do you start? Professional advice is always good. You can also visit some newer homes on the market in your area and compare them to your home. Take note of the finishes of the appliances and the bathroom fixtures.

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Updated: Continued from Page 27 Notice the style of the light fixtures. What type of flooring is used? How about the countertops and backsplash? Pay attention to the details, and then go look at your home with a critical eye. Making cost effective changes to update your home is worth your time and money. How much would new bath fixtures cost? Is the updated look worth the money? Don’t allow something that you can easily change date your home

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and make it less competitive. Small changes can take years off the look of your home and add dollars to your pocket. Don’t ever let your home fall into an outdated look that may cause a buyer to pass it up for another fresher or newer home. Everything has a value, and changes can cost money. However, an updated look can add even more money to your bottom line. Stay competitive and reap the rewards. If you are in the market for a new home or would like a complementary home evaluation, please feel free to reach out to me at 678.938.5885 or kimberlycounter@ atlantafinehomes.com.

Buying in an active adult community By Laura-Marie Wedell, REALTOR® Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Forsyth-Lake Lanier 1664 Market Place Blvd., Cumming Retirement living never looked so good. Demand for homes in “retirement” communities is on the rise. Behind this, naturally, are the baby boomers, who account for about a WEDELL quarter of the U.S. population. Born between 1946 and 1964, they started hitting retirement age a few years ago, and in the next decade, they’ll drive up the number of retiree households by about 10 million. If you’re retiring soon, you may be wondering how to navigate this special market. There’s no single strategy that works for everybody—these days, retirement can mean very different things for different people. Here are a few ways to get it right: Acclimate before you relocate. Weather is a key consideration when

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CADNET ADS

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license identification or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in U.S. dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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