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Milton officially dedicated its new city hall, located at 2006 Heritage Walk, at the city’s Party at the Plaza event last Saturday. An official ribbon cutting took place with Mayor Joe Lockwood and members of Milton’s city council and community development department officially recognizing the city’s new focal point. Pictured (L to R): Councilmember Joe Longoria, former City Manager Chris Lagerbloom, Councilmember Burt Hewitt, Mayor Joe Lockwood, Councilmember Bill Lusk, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Mohrig, Director of Community Development Kathleen Field, Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, City Architect Robert Buscemi, Assistant City Manager Carter Lucas and Steve Krokoff, city manager.

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MILTON, Ga. — Two suspects passed four fake bills at the Target on Ga. 9 on April 22. Target’s loss prevention officer notified police after one male and another person of unknown gender used a counterfeit $100 bill and three counterfeit $50 bills to purchase items at the store.

Around 1:30 p.m., the suspect of unknown gender selected earrings, a ring and men’s underwear. The suspect

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Work swindle ends in $6K lost, no work done JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported a swindle April 19 after an installer cashed a $6,000 check, but never showed up to work on the man’s restaurant.

The man had met with the installer March 23 to discuss putting a grease trap in his restaurant. Both agreed on $6,000 for the work, and the man insisted that the installer write up a contract before they began work.

The man wrote out a $6,000 check for the installer and left it in a drawer for the installer after he dropped off the contract. He also gave the installer the code to enter the building.

The next day, the check was gone and had been cashed.

The man tried contacting the in-

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paid with the $100 bill and received the items and 74.50 in change. Approximately 20 minutes later, the male suspect purchased a $100 prepaid MasterCard and a bottle of water, paying with the three fake $50 bills.

Officers notified the U.S. Secret Service office in Atlanta advising them of the incident.

staller multiple times to start the work, but the installer never came. After April 15, the man could no longer successfully contact the installer.

Beacham was arrested for theft by shoplifting under $500, driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle with an expired tag.

Alleged shoplifter caught driving away

Man allegedly threatens to shoot up Walmart

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A suspected shoplifter at a bookstore was caught April 19 after police encountered the man’s car while en route to the incident.

A loss prevention officer told police that the man, later identified as 46-year-old Lawrence Beacham, had allegedly stolen $460 worth of DVDs and other merchandise from the Barnes and Nobel on North Point Parkway.

Beacham had fled from the store in a green Jeep Cherokee.

While approaching the store, a police officer spotted a Jeep pass by matching the description by the loss prevention officer.

Police stopped the vehicler and verified that the driver was Beacham. The merchandise was found in the car and returned to the store.

MILTON, Ga. — A Johns Creek man was arrested April 24 at the Walmart on Windward Parkway in Milton for allegedly threatening to “shoot the place up” after employees at the location refused to cash his money order.

Employees told the man they were unable to cash the money order because the paper copy of his identification was unable to be read. The employee called her manager who confirmed the denial.

While walking away, one of the employees said he heard the man say he was “going to come back and shoot the place up.” Fearing he would, she called police.

When questioned by police, the man said he did not wish to talk about the incident. He was arrested for disorderly conduct.

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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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Council nominates members of Greenspace Advisory Committee More than 30 residents apply for posts

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MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council voted in favor of nominating representatives of its new Greenspace Advisory Committee at Monday’s meeting, filling the seven-seat committee in a single vote. The council approved the nominees 5-2, with councilmembers Joe Longoria and Burt Hewitt opposed.

Following a Nov. 2016 vote to approve the city’s $25 million Greenspace Bond, the City Council has debated how to fill an oversight committee, which will make recommendations on lands to acquire within the city to be designated as greenspace. The council debated at its April 10 meeting on whether to nominate a slate of applicants, as suggested by city staff, or for councilmembers to nominate residents from their districts.

With Monday’s vote, the council approved to fill the committee in a single vote.

More than 30 residents applied for the positions, and Mayor Joe Lockwood

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Approved alcohol beverage license to Shell Food Mart, 15840 Birmingham Highway.

Approved continued agreement with Alpharetta for processing, storage and control of Milton Police Department evidence.

Approved fixed-rate payment of appearance for law enforcement officers required to attend court by subpoena at $50 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

No fee will be paid during regular duty hours of if the officer receives overtime payment for time spent attending court for a subpoena.

Approved guardrail repairs on Hamby Road, totaling $7,855.

Approved appointment of Ed Parsons to District 2, Post 1 of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Approved appointment of Barbara Peck to the Cultural Arts Committee.

stated all applicants were “high-quality, qualified citizens.” In executive session prior to and during Monday’s meeting, the council decided on their list of seven nominees.

Councilman Longoria, who was in favor of council members nominating residents from their district, said he was surprised at the efficiency of the council deciding on the members to nominate in a mass vote.

“I do still have some ongoing concerns, but overall I though the process went smoothly,” he said Councilman Hewitt said he agreed

with Longoria on how nominees should be appointed. Before the vote was taken he said, “My vote tonight is not going to be an indictment on any of the folks on the slate…but I’m going to vote against this.”

Councilman Matt Kunz thanked city staff for their efforts of vetting each applicant.

“We have seven members out of over 30 people who are very qualified candidates and it was not an easy process to go through.”

Check www.MiltonHerald.com for a list of the new committee members.

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Rambeau has been with the city since its incorporation and works as principal planner, reviewing permit applications for compliance with the city’s zoning rules. Her role also includes writing staff reports for variance requests and serving as the staff liaison to the Design Review Board.

Using four considerations, Rambeau incorporates comments from the Design Review Board, writes her justifications and makes a recommendation on the variances.

Rambeau said she acts as the “in-between” for residents and the board. She explains the process to the applicant, puts together information packets regarding the application and takes minutes and action notes as the board’s staff liaison.

“I think it’s really important to

Angela Rambeau has been with Milton for 10 years and works as the city’s principal planner. strike a balance between the demands of new property owners and developers while still protecting the interests and desires of long-term residents who

may not want to see so much change,” Rambeau said.

By effectively and consistently applying the city’s zoning ordinances, all parties are treated fairly, she said.

“I believe that the built environment in a community affects peoples’ dayto-day lives. We strive to create high quality development while respecting the heritage, vision and resources of this beautiful city,” Rambeau said. “It’s great to serve in a city where everyone cares so much about their community.”

Originally from Maryland, Rambeau moved to Georgia in the mid-‘90s and attended Georgia Tech, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in urban affairs and a Master’s Degree in city planning.

Prior to joining Milton’s staff, Rambeau spent eight years working as a planner with Cherokee County and as a development review analyst for Gwinnett County.

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OPINION

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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Had the changes been deemed contractual, approval by the City Council would have been required.

The Steelers’ contract with the city states, “The Department shall determine the level of approval needed for the association (Milton Steelers) to implement the substantial change.” The Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) unanimously approved the changes on April 12, and city staff has determined that vote was enough to implement the program changes.

The changes are effective immediately.

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• Offer free tackle football registration for residents of the cities of Milton and Alpharetta.

• The team must pay a 15 percent commission for each non-scholarship tackle participant based upon the registration fee set during the 2016 season.

• Permitted to offer programming for kindergarten through grade 8.

• The Milton Steelers have agreed to keep their branding as the Milton Steelers. They will still zone their teams to the respective high schools as Milton Steelers Red and Milton Steelers Blue.

• The number of needs-based scholarships will be capped at 10 percent of the total tackle registrations for 2017.

percent commission for each nonscholarship player. Based on 2016 registration numbers, the payment per participant will be $49.20.

Though the organization will not be receiving registration fees to cover the commission, Natalie Lester of the Milton Steelers said the organization will use private and corporate sponsorships to pay the commission and other necessary expenses.

Jim Cregge, Milton Parks and Recreation director, said the city supports the decision by the PRAB and “administratively approved the programmatic

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Also approved in the program changes will be the addition of sixth through eighth grade football teams.

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Four North Fulton grads picked up in NFL Draft, free agency Alpharetta’s Joshua Dobbs and Milton’s Carl Lawson drafted

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two former North Fulton athletes were selected in this year’s NFL Draft, and two more were picked up in the free agency over the weekend. Joshua Dobbs of Alpharetta and Carl Lawson of Milton were drafted, and Marcus Sayles of Chattahoochee and Kyle Sloter of Mount Pisgah were picked up in free agency.

Dobbs, a 2012 graduate of Alpharetta, was selected 135th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Milton graduate Lawson was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 116th overall selection.

Dobbs transferred from Wesleyan to Alpharetta prior to his junior season and led the Raiders to a 16-7 record in 2012-13 under then head coach

Jason Dukes. In his senior season, Dobbs, a quarterback, threw for 3,625 yards with 25 touchdowns and rushed for 419 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns.

At the University of Tennessee, Dobbs DOBBS threw for 7,138 yards with 53 passing touchdowns. He is fifth all-time at Tennessee for passing yards and passing touchdowns and is 12th all-time in the SEC for total touchdowns. He was the SEC’s leading passer in 2016.

SAYLES Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols said, “On the field, [Dobbs] was a oncein-a-lifetime player. Dobbs will always be very important to the history of Alpharetta football.”

Milton’s Carl Lawson entered the draft after foregoing his senior season at the University of Auburn. The

defensive lineman was named All-SEC last season after leading Auburn in tacklesfor-loss and sacks.

With Milton, Lawson had 165 tackles, 75 tackles-for-loss and 42 sacks in his junior and senior seasons.

LAWSON Former Milton head coach Howie DeCristofaro said last December, “I have been coaching football for 34 years, and Carl is the best kid I have ever been around in my life character-wise.

His integrity is beyond reproach and he is SLOTER a great, great young man.”

DeCristofaro’s prediction that Lawson would make the ranks of the NFL came true last Saturday as he was selected.

Lawson becomes the second Milton graduate in two years to sign with an NFL team. Lawson’s Milton and Auburn

teammate Peyton Barber was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in 2016.

Cornerback Marcus Sayles, a 2012 grad of Chattahoochee, was picked up the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.

Sayles was integral in the Cougars’ 2011 state championship before he started 46 of 47 games for the University of West Georgia.

Sayles holds a West Georgia record for career kick blocks, had 12 interceptions, 123 tackles, 24 pass breakups and 36 passes defended in his four years with the Wolves.

Mount Pisgah graduate and quarterback Sloter signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos.

A 2011 graduate, Sloter compiled over 9,000 total yards with Mount Pisgah and was responsible for 87 career touchdowns.

Sloter played three years at Southern Miss before transferring to the University of Northern Colorado for the 2016 season.

Sloter had 32 total touchdowns, 29 passing and three rushing, and set a team single-game record for passing yards.

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Handel vows 6th District will remain GOP Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones says 6th will unite behind Handel to keep district Republican

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON – Roswell resident and former Secretary of State Karen Handel has emerged from the field of Republican candidates to take on upstart Democrat Jon Ossoff in the nonpartisan 6th Congressional seat runoff June 20.

Ossoff, a 30-year-old Decatur Democrat in his first political race, drew national attention in his bid to turn the 6th District, a perennially Republican district the last 37 years. Ossoff amassed an unprecedented $8 million campaign war chest while the rest of the field of 18 candidates could not come close to that.

Handel, outdistancing the next two Republicans in the race, Johns Creek residents Bob Gray and Dan Moody, combined, said she is confident the runoff between her and Ossoff will have a decidedly different result.

She says the Republicans who voted in this election will show up for the runoff in June.

“This district has such a long legacy of conservative leadership – beginning with Newt Gingrich to Johnny Isakson to Tom Price. I don’t believe the people of the 6th are going to let a Nancy Pelosi Democrat steal this seat,” Handel said.

“Already we are coming together as a party.”

She said she has talked to Republicans across the state, including Gov. Nathan Deal and U.S. Sen. David Purdue, as well as other Republicans in the district, that she has their support. Handel said she has the personal support of nine of the 10 Republican candidates in the race with one more to contact.

“We are coalescing as a party,” she said. “Everybody is united and aligned.

We all understand that keeping the 6th in the hands of the Republicans is

something bigger than any one individual.”

Georgia House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones said despite what national media have tried to make out of the race, the 6th is a solidly Republican district.

HANDEL “We saw what $8 million and a lot of outside money can have on voter turnout,” Jones said.

That would be the equivalent of spending $116 million statewide in 14 congressional campaigns.

“Now we know what we are up against in the runoff election,” Jones said. “And I have no doubt that Karen Handel will prevail. I certainly intend to do all that I can to make sure the folks I know in the district understand how important it is to vote June 20.”

With the runoff between just two candidates it will be easier for voters to focus clearly on the two candidates.

“We have one [Republican] candidate now. And we have the right candidate. I do believe that she will win,” Jones said.

National news media had deemed the local congressional election an early referendum on the Trump presidency and were giving election night updates throughout the evening.

“We all know how important this election is,” Handel said. “In the 48 hours since the election we are seeing Republicans from the district and across the state and around the country are coming together to support us.

We are going to hold it in the hands of the Republicans.”

While Ossoff has still retained some $2 million of the $6 million campaign dollars compared to some $450,000 Handel has raised, she says that is

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“Now that we are united, me as the Republican nominee going against a Democrat, you will see our various GOP organizations stepping up,” Handel said.

The Republican Nation Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee will be forthcoming with the sort of financial support Ossoff has received.

“We have been contacted by President Trump and Speaker [of the House] Ryan to express their support. There is a united front across the spectrum to hold this seat,” she said.

Asked to point out the differences in the two candidates, Handel said that is also clear.

“You have the sharp contrast between an experienced, capable woman with a track record of getting things done on the one hand. On the other, you have an inexperienced individual who does not even live in the district. And whose Hollywood values do not align with the people of the 6th,” she said.

“It will come down to who do the people of the district trust to best represent them. They know me and they trust me. Whether it has been from the time I was CEO of the [Greater North Fulton] Chamber, my time served as [Fulton] County Commissioner or as Secretary of State.

“They don’t even know the Democrat. How could they? He doesn’t even live in the district.”

People tired of same old rhetoric, vows to fight D.C. ‘chaos, dysfunction’

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Democrat Jon Ossoff secured 48.1 percent of the vote in the nonpartisan special election for the 6th Congressional seat but will have to marshal his constituents to face Republican Karen Handel head to head in the June 20 runoff.

Ossoff received unprecedented funding from the Democratic Congressional Leadership Fund and other sources, amassing a staggering $8.3 million. He reportedly has $2 million still in hand for the runoff.

The 30-year-old Atlanta-born candidate came out of nowhere to dominate the 6th District race having never held political office before. He did intern as an undergraduate with U.S. Rep. John Lewis and after graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in foreign affairs and master’s degree in economics he worked five years for Georgia 4th District Congressman Henry C. “Hank” Johnson.

Ossoff says he is not in the race to capitalize on any dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump. Rather he is running heavily on a jobs and prosperity campaign.

“Families are hungry for economic opportunities to realize their dreams,” Ossoff said. “Entrepreneurs are eager for capital and clients. This race is going to be less about party and more about who can present a compelling vision for the greater prosperity of Atlanta.”

He said he wants to produce fresh leadership to cut wasteful spending and expand access to export

markets. He wants more high-tech research that will attract jobs and investment.

“We need to realize the unlimited economic potential of this region,” Ossoff said. “That means working across the aisle to get things done in Congress rather than getting mired in gridlock.”

He wants to be an “effective and OSSOFF energetic ambassador” for the Atlanta economy and business community.

Rather than calling this election a Trump “referendum,” Ossoff said he would call it a referendum on the politics of the past versus a call for new leadership.

“The national political circus is not particularly interesting to me,” he said. “I think that Washington has been mired in gridlock and dysfunction for decades.

We need to break through that tired dynamic and bring real solutions to people.”

Trump ran as an outsider who would shake things up in Washington. Ossoff is campaigning as a new-look candidate as well, but with a difference.

“Having grown up in this community, I know that folks here aren’t particularly partisan. They want effective leadership with integrity and humility that will deliver results for our local community,” he said.

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Burn ban takes effect May 1 MILTON, Ga. — Milton Fire Marshal Matt Marietta would like to remind the community the state’s “burn ban” goes into effect May 1.

The ban, which is enacted because of dry conditions and environmental health regulations, is issued by the state Environmental Protection Division and covers Milton, the rest of Fulton County and a number of other surrounding counties. The ban lasts until Sept. 30.

This policy is intended to heighten fire safety during the hot summer months, and to reduce unnecessary airborne pollutants during a time period when air quality concerns are at their peak.

The burning of leaves, tree limbs or other yard waste, burning of vegetative waste from land clearing and any burning of natural vegetation will be banned after May 1.

“Violations of this ban will result not only in a fire department response to put the fire out, but also may include state or local penalties,” said Marietta.

“We ask you to please help us keep the community, and our lungs, safe during this time period by adhering to the burn ban rules.”

Burning in non-agricultural areas of the city or the burning of treated wood, garbage, construction debris, and other non-vegetative items is always prohibited, regardless of the burn ban.

Outdoor fireplaces and other types of fire pits are allowed if constructed and located properly. If in doubt, contact the Milton Fire Department at 678-242-2541 or at fire.marshal@ cityofmiltonga.us.

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Cambridge ranked on of best schools in Georgia MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge earned the distinction of a gold medal from The U.S. News and World Report’s list of best high schools in Georgia. Cambridge was ranked the seventh-best high school in the state.

The rankings are based on student’s performance in state-requires tests and how well the school prepares students for college.

According to the data used in the rankings, Cambridge had a college readiness of 66 percent. Of the 79 percent of students who were AP tested, 78 percent passed. Cambridge’s mathematics proficiency was 58 percent and its English proficiency was 56 percent.

Cambridge was ranked No. 262 nationally and was the highest ranked public school in North Fulton.

Milton students earned first place at the JV State Math Tournament.

Milton JV math team places first MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s JV math team, comprised of Asmi Kumar, Nicole Lin, Arnav Lal, and Gyu Kim, placed first in the large school division of JV State Math Tournament held April 22 at Stratford Academy in Macon.

Individually, Kim placed second and Kumar placed third in the tournament.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. - The 2017 rankings of top high schools in the nation were released last week by U.S. News & World Report, with some surprising results for North Fulton schools.

At the top of the list of best Fulton high schools was Fulton Science Academy, a charter school which shuttered at the end of last year following years of declining enrollment and operational issues. Last year the school was ranked 21st among Georgia schools; this year it moved up to sixth place.

Absent from the list for the first time since rankings started in 2007 was Milton High School, one of the top performing high schools in the area – and state – based on academic performance and graduation rates. Last year, Milton was ranked 7th in the state; in 2015 it was the top-rated Fulton school, placing 6th best in the state.

Performance on the state’s annual assessment – the Georgia Milestones – may have played a key role in Milton’s exclusion.

For the 2017 report, analysts with US News & World Report relied on data mined from the 2014-15 school year, with heavy emphasis placed on results from state-mandated assessments.

In spring 2015, Milton High School had one of the highest rates of “opt outs” from the Milestones by students, which heavily impacted the school’s scores. Since then, students face repercussions from opting out of testing.

In addition to Milton, only Centennial High failed to crack the list of top high schools.

Overall, area high schools ranked among the top 15 schools in Georgia, and also in the top 500 nationally, according to the “2017 Best High School Rankings” from US News.

Following FSA in 6th place in Georgia, are Cambridge (7th), Northview (8th), Alpharetta (9th), Johns Creek (11th), Chattahoochee (12th) and Roswell (15th).

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The top 500 schools nationally receive gold medals, the next 2,000 receive silver and the next 4,000 receive bronze medals. Of the 442 high schools rated in Georgia, 111 were among the schools earning medals. Only 18 high schools received gold medals – with seven going to high schools in North Fulton.

Results were drawn from 49 of 50 states (only South Dakota opted not to participate), with Georgia placing 18th among the states with the most high schools on the list.

“The data show that it’s incredibly difficult to achieve a gold, silver or bronze medal under the U.S. News methodology,” said Travis Mitchell, an education producer at U.S. News. “Of the more than 22,000 eligible schools, less than 3 percent received gold… [demonstrating] the highest level of college readiness.”

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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.

• Neighboring cities are increasing hotel options, including six hotels proposed or under construction in Alpharetta.

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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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BUSINESSBRIEFS

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

Presenters at the gala included, from left, Jean Rawls, Scott Askew, Charlotte Sears, Ro Preisinger, David Tufts, Glennis Beacham, Bill Rawlings, Dan Forsman, Jenni Bonura and Lisa Johnson.

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.

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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?

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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

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

“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

ON MY JOURNEY

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

LIBRARY EVENTS:

MILTON’S ‘CIRQUE OLANO’

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE

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

1,316-acre Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier

GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

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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By Kimberly Wright-Counter 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 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.

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Light can be used to enhance our lives in so many ways yet lighting design is easily overlooked in a house. To understand how to use light to create ambiance, let’s examine the types of lighting: The different forms of lighting are Ambient, Task and Accent Light: 1. Ambient or General Light Ambient light is used to create overall brightness in a space without glare.

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Getting out your lawn mower: Safety tips to remember (NAPSI)—Spring is on its way and home owners are eager to get out their lawn mowers and start planting, trimming and sprucing. Before you fire up your outdoor power equipment, look over these smart tips.

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Milton High School to Atlanta Youth Orchestra present ‘Cirque Olano’ announces 2017 music camp MILTON, Ga. — “Cirque Olano,” Milton High School’s 2017 Cirque Production is a cautionary tale that illustrates ideas are not always as attractive or compelling as they might first seem.

What people want or think they need are very often what they are better off without.

Larry Smith, “Olano” director said, “The cast is working really hard to prepare an amazing show for our audience. This year’s theme has taken the production in a new direction we have yet to explore. It gets kind of creepy in places. And, we have a lot of surprises in ‘Olano’ that the cast is excited about sharing.”

Milton is the only public high school in the country with a Cirque program as a part of the regular theatre curriculum. The “audition only” class of over 60 students attracts students with various athletic and specialized skills like tumbling and dance. The company was also worked several master classes this year with local Cirque professionals and some coming as far away as Canada.

“Cirque Olano” will have a total of eight performances over two weekends,

Milton High School students prepare for their performances at “Cirque Olano.”

April 27-May 6. To purchase tickets on line, visit miltontheatrecompany.com.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – All area music students are invited to join the Atlanta Youth Orchestra (AYO) as it announces the inaugural 2017 Summer Training Camp, July 31 to Aug. 5.

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Cross-country cycling for a cause Local teacher and pediatrician plan 38day journey to support disabled children and military vets

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Starting May 27, two local cyclists will begin the journey of a lifetime and go cross country, from Tybee Island, Ga., to San Francisco. But this 3,792-mile trip is not just for fun.

Friends Dr. David Bergman, a Johns Creek pediatrician and founder of Pediatric Place, and Michael Higgins, Centennial High School English teacher and head track coach, will spend 38 days cycling across America to raise awareness for children and military veterans with disabilities.

Funds from the ride will go directly to BlazeSports America, a local nonprofit supporting that cause. It is a legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic games.

Higgins has volunteered directly with BlazeSports for many years and has worked with some of the children as a volunteer coach for track and field.

“The kids are just incredible,” Higgins said. “These are kids that have amputations or other limitations, and they’re just awesome kids. They work as hard as anyone. They’re true athletes.”

The two first met up and became

Ossoff: Continued from Page 13 perity and a commitment for shared core values.

“That’s the type of leadership I am humbly offering here,” Ossoff said. “I think folks are ready for something new. With all due respect, my opponent’s been running for office for a long time. We need fresh voices that can get things done rather than more career politicians.”

In his campaign, Ossoff has said he would “work with anyone” in Congress to get things done. But with a Republican House, Senate and presidency, what is the prospect that others will want to work with him?

“The chaos and dysfunction in Washington is in full display as we can clearly see,” he said. “It is not possible

Blaze Across America trip itinerary David Bergman and Michael Higgins plan to cover a total of 3,792 miles in 38 days as they travel from Tybee Island May 27 to San Francisco, Cali.

July 3. They will be chronicling their day-to-day journey, complete with live videos and Skype calls on their blog BlazeAcrossAmerica.blogspot.com.

Some of their stops will include: • Day 5 – Gadsden, Ala. • Day 7 – Oxford, Miss.

• Day 9 – Hot Springs, Ark. • Day 16 – Merriman, Neb. • Halfway point: Day 18 – Fort Collins, Colo.

• Day 27 – Moab, Utah • Day 33 – Las Vegas, Nev. • Day 38 – San Francisco, Cali. close friends 10 years ago, when they started training together for triathlons.

When they once again met up to plan a cross-country trip, now both approaching 50 years of age, Bergman and Higgins decided to use it as an opportunity to do some good in the world.

“For us to be able to give back to that organization has become a driving factor for us in this trip,” Higgins said.

“It’s really easy to get motivated when we look at how hard our BlazeSports kids work.”

This is not the first time the two have gone on an extended cycling trip.

Four years ago, they both covered over 1,400 miles in 15 days circumnavigating Nova Scotia. This cross-country ride to get things done in Congress without a bipartisan approach. I’ll reach out to anyone who shares this community’s values and who has this community’s best interests at heart.”

Asked what tops his to-do list should he get to Washington, he said he had three main priorities: “First is attacking waste and corruption in the federal budget to protect the taxpayer and the public interest,” Ossoff said. “Second, I want to prioritize high-tech, bio-tech and medical research critical to our local economy here by cutting the wasteful expenditures elsewhere in the federal budget.

“Third is to work on a bi-partisan basis on a fiscally responsible infrastructure bill that can deliver the solutions we need here in Georgia to take our economy to the next level.”

Ossoff noted Atlanta has the tools to create a better economy, ticking off the busiest airport in the world and

more than doubles their Nova Scotia tour.

“It’s a bicyclists’ dream,” Bergman said. “It’s exciting to go across the whole country, to places we haven’t been to.”

For the trip across America, the two plan to average 100 miles a day.

“We’re always in training,” Higgins said. “We ride every weekend and during weekdays, if time allows. It’s our hobby, so we didn’t have to add on any drastic changes to get ready for this.”

Their rides average about 40-70 miles on a training day.

During the trip, the duo will be updating their blog, BlazeAcrossAmerica. blogspot.com, with live video and Skype chats. The Weather Channel will be following their experiences as well.

A support vehicle will be following Bergman and Higgins along their route in case they need help, but only in case of severe weather or an emergency.

A little rain won’t stop Bergman and Higgins.

“We’re like the post office: rain or shine, the ride continues,” Higgins said.

“When we did our tour of Nova Scotia, we kept riding as it poured down rain for two days. And as crazy as it sounds, it was fun.”

During the ride, the two plan to meet up with disabled veteran cyclists and Paralympic clubs to briefly ride along with them.

“I want to show people in our communities that you should live your dreams, be adventurous, set goals and try to achieve them. Nothing is out of reach,” Bergman said. “You can’t give up. You’ve got to fight through adversity. It’s a part of life.”

Savannah’s excellent deep-water port and talented white-collar workforce that give Georgia “unlimited economic potential.”

“But we will not realize that potential unless we deliver renewal and transformation of the transportation infrastructure in Georgia.”

That means rapid transit as well as other transformative means for creating an international commercial hub.

Atlanta must match global expectations for the conveyance of goods and services in the region while retaining the best and brightest talent who expect a high quality of life, he said.

“Atlanta would have the ability to court national and international organizations looking for a place to put new facilities, research centers and headquarters,” Ossoff said. “We [would] rival any center of innovation and high-tech economic growth in the world.”

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Milton Theater: Shuler Awards showstoppers Troupe wows, wins four awards

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — There was plenty to enjoy at the 2017 Shuler Awards, which celebrates excellence in high school musical theater, and it was Milton High School that earned this year’s Showstopper Award for best musical number. Milton’s troupe performed the “9 to

5” title song to their production “9 to 5: The Musical.” They were awarded the Showstopper distinction from a pool of more than 60 productions throughout the state.

In addition, Milton teacher Sim Jones was awarded Best Scenic Design and actors Owen Smith and Hayden Kerzie were awarded scholarships.

Smith was awarded a Broadway Dreams Foundation Summer Intensive Scholarship. Owen will work hands-on with Broadway Dreams over the summer on a production.

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been seeing so many shows there so it’s going to be great to actually work with them,” Smith said.

Smith played Joe in the production, Violet Hamstead’s love interest. Though Joe is much younger than Violet, he convinces her that love is love, no matter an age barrier.

Kerzie earned the Alliance Theatre Summer Intensive Scholarship and said she is ecstatic for the opportunity to work in the amazing environment of the Alliance Theater.

Kerzie played the role of Judy Bernley, one of the three women who take control of their office from their verbally abusive boss, Franklin Hart, Jr. “I love the show because it is a ‘girl power’ show,” Kerzie said. “Judy is immature in the beginning but by the end of the show she is very confident and outspoken. I related to her a lot, and it was really a fun part to play.”

Both students plan to continue their theater careers in college. Smith will attend Syracuse University and Kerzie will attend the University of Michigan.

Director David Hopkins spoke

Hayden Kerzie earned the Alliance Theatre Summer Intensive Scholarship proudly of Smith and Kerzie.

“These two are superlative kids to begin with,” he said. “Not only are they super talented, academically they are stellar and they have a high degree of discipline and passion for theater.”

Hopkins gives credit not only to the students of Milton’s troupe, but says the school’s administration has been crucial to the school earning dozens of Shuler Awards nominations the past four years.

“It’s a huge blessing that Milton has basically three theater teachers, which is unheard of. We all wear different hats, but the fact we have three people and countless others in our faculty committed to creating productions is fantastic.”

One of the three theater teachers, Jones, earned his fifth Shuler Award in winning Best Scenic Design.

Kerzie said Jones is committed to the program, not just in technical execution but also in providing acting notes.

“I really want to thank our theater educators,” she said. “We are so fortunate for our staff.”

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Milton and Cambridge lax battle in final regular season games Milton girls secure Area championship

By JOE PARKER Joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga.— The boys and girls lacrosse teams of Milton and Cambridge squared off against each other Friday with each game carrying huge implications. For the girls, the Area 5 championship was at stake, and the winner of the boys game was guaranteed a berth in the state playoffs.

In the girls game, 10-time state champions Milton prevailed, but not without a fight. Milton led by multiple goals throughout the game but Cambridge continued to stay close. In the end, Milton took the 10-8 win.

Milton head coach Tim Godby tipped his hat to the Lady Bears.

“Cambridge played really well,” he said. “I give them credit. They played the best they could play.”

Godby said goalie Bridget Deehan not only had a standout performance against Cambridge, but has been crucial to Milton’s success this season.

“She has kept us in in games where we have come up against a good offensive team, making great saves,” Godby said. “She came up big late in the Cambridge game.”

With the Area championship, Milton enters the playoffs as the No. 1 seed from Area 5 and will host Dunwoody Wednesday.

Godby said his perennial powerhouse team is confident entering the playoffs, and he expects the team’s biggest challenge to come against Lassiter, the No. 2 ranked team in the state, should the two teams make it to the quarterfinals.

The team will have to focus on not giving up unforced turnovers and better shot selection, Godby said.

“If we can do those things, I don’t think anyone can beat us,” he said.

In the boys game, Cambridge secured a playoff spot by a narrow margin, downing Milton 10-9 with a late comeback. The Bears held an 8-7 lead before Milton scored two unanswered goals with just over four minutes remaining in regulation.

Cambridge goals from Zach Shiffman and the game-winner by Jake Meyerholt with 42 seconds remaining sealed the Bears’ win and playoff berth.

With the win, Cambridge secured the No. 3 seed from Area 5 behind Lambert and West Forsyth.

The Bears will play on the road against Brookwood this Wednesday in the first round.

Milton finished the season outside the top-four of the region standings, missing out on a playoff appearance.

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Bears season ends with series loss to Alexander Cambridge falls 6-1 in decisive Game 3

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — After making the playoffs in dramatic fashion — winning eight of their last 10 games to secure a playoff spot — Cambridge took a first-round exit from the playoffs. The Bears lost games 1 and 3 of their series against Region 5 champions Alexander.

The Bears were aware they would be in for a test in the opening round of the playoffs. As the No. 4 seed from Region 7-AAAAAA, they were pitted against the home Cougars, Region 5 champions and the No. 9 ranked team in Class AAAAAA in the state.

But things started about as well as possible in Game 1, with Cambridge taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the first on three hits. The lead was extending to 3-0 in the top of the third.

But back came Alexander who pulled within one run in the third, and then lit up Cambridge for seven runs, including a three-run home run, in the fourth.

Cambridge was only able to muster one more run in the top of the seventh and Alexander went on to win 9-4.

Needing a win to force a Game 3, Austin Weiermiller had a standout performance on the mound in Game 2, allowing just three hits and striking out 13

in a complete game.

Alexander still managed an earned run on a home run and scored on a Cambridge error.

With the game tied 2-2, Cambridge got three straight singles from Teddy Egan, Hayden Onorato and Michael Kolesar. Kolesar’s single scored Andrew Spears who was a courtesy runner for Egan.

Cambridge’s run would prove decisive as Weiermiller got the third out with his 13th strikeout with two outs and a runner on in the top of the seventh.

Game 3 saw more success for Alexander’s bats after a night’s rest. The Cougars had seven hits and

scored six runs against three Cambridge pitchers.

Alexander loaded the bases in the top of the first with a single and two walks and went on to score two runs with a walk and another single.

Cambridge cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the inning with an RBI double from Bradley Wiedman, but it would be the Bears’ only run of the game.

Alexander went on to score four more runs and downed Cambridge 6-1.

The series loss brings Cambridge’s season to a close, and with it, the high school careers of its fourteen seniors.

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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 6A

Johns Creek forces Game 3, takes series win — Game 1 between Johns Creek and South Paulding saw a pitching duel that took extra innings to decide. Hayden McIlwaine threw a complete game for the Gladiators,

allowing just two hits. But two walks and a throwing error by Johns Creek in the bottom of the eighth allowed South Paulding to take Game 1, 1-0.

The Gladiators’ pitching was again crucial in Game 2 as Jared Mihalik threw a four-hit shutout to lead Johns Creek to a 4-0 win.

In Game 3, Johns Creek’s Shugo Tanaka allowed just two hits in six innings pitched, while Will Mangurian hit a grand slam to advance the Gladiators to the second round.

Johns Creek allowed just eight hits in the three-game series.

Northview’s pitching crucial in sweeping Northgate —Northview’s Thomas Hamill threw a one-hit shutout in Game 1, and Colton McDaniel struck out eight and allowed three runs as Northview swept Northgate 4-0 and 7-3.

Michael Trautwein homered in the series.

Cambridge season ends after decisive Game 3 — Making their first Class 6A playoff appearance, Cambridge fell in three games to Region 5 champions and No.9 state-ranked Alexander.

Alexander was victorious in Game 1, winning 9-4, before Cambridge forced a decisive Game 3 with a Michael Kolesar single in the bottom of the sixth that proved to be the game-winning run.

Alexander pulled away in Game 3, taking a 6-1 lead to the bottom of the seventh. Cambridge would load the bases with one out, but two straight strikeouts ended the game and the Bears’ season.

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In top-two battle, Blessed Trinity sweeps Cartersville — In a first round

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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.

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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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Brookwood ends Milton baseball’s season Broncos win on walk-off home run in Game 1

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Milton’s season came to an end Friday when Brookwood used a walk-off home run in extra innings to take Game 1 and had a threerun, two out rally in the seventh inning of Game 2 to sweep the Eagles.

Though Milton stuck with Brookwood, the No. 6 ranked team in Class 7A, the late Broncos’ runs proved to be the tipping point in both games. Brookwood won 3-2 and 3-1.

Milton had a chance to go up early in the first game, loading the bases in the top of the first with two outs. However, a fly out would ended the inning with the Eagles stranding three.

Brookwood then took the lead in the bottom of the second. The Broncos had one runner on, who reached on a walk, with two outs. Two straight walks from Milton starter Chandler Woolridge would load the bases and the Broncos took advantage with a two-run RBI single.

Danny Grillo had two of Milton’s five hits in the game, including an RBI single in the top of the fourth.

Grillo then scored to tie the game on a Mitch Landon single.

The game remained tied at 2-2 after seven, forcing

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With no outs and the go-ahead run on third, Milton was unable to score, hitting two infield pop-ups and a fly out to end the half-inning.

Milton stranded 10 runners in the game Brookwood took advantage of its fortune and wasted no time in securing the game in the bottom of the inning. Spencer Lewis homered off Cole Stupp on the first pitch of the half-inning, ending the game with Brookwood rushing the field following the walk-off home run.

In the second game of the series, hits were at a premium for both teams, with Milton starter Trevor Iannone allowing one hit in 3.2 innings. Reliver Luc Scudellari allowed two hits with seven strikeouts in 3.1 innings.

Though Milton was getting strong performances on the mound, so too was Brookwood.

Milton was held to five hits, their only run coming off a wild pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning.

In the top of the seventh, Brookwood finally broke through the stalemate. After Scudellari hit a batter and gave up a walk, two straight doubles from Brookwood put the Broncos up 3-1.

With their season on the line in the bottom of the seventh, Milton hit a ground out and struck out twice against Broncos’ closer Derrius York.

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BT prevails in battle of top baseball teams in state Titans sweep Cartersville to open state playoffs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It’s not often that a region champion and No. 1 seed in the playoffs is matched up with the No. 2 ranked team in the state in its class, but that is what Blessed Trinity faced Friday against Cartersville. The first-round matchup featured the top two teams in Class AAAA, BT and Cartersville, respectively.

Though they were playing their first playoff series since moving up from Class AAA, BT left little doubt they will continue to be state championship contenders in the higher class as they swept the Hurricanes, 4-1 and 9-0.

Titans’ senior first baseman and pitcher Cole McNamee said the opportunity to face such a talented team in the first round made the series that much more exciting.

“We knew it was going to be a good series,” McNamee said. “To be able to play a great team like Cartersville made for a great atmosphere.”

Andy Harlin, BT’s head coach, said it was “crazy circumstances” that led to his team being matched up with the Hurricanes so early in the playoffs.

“I have the utmost respect for coach Chester (Cartersville head coach Stuart Chester). That program is a benchmark and [they are] a heck of a team,” he said.

With its loads of talent and a historic program, Cartersville was unable to overcome the Titans’ solid pitching and timely hitting during the series.

BT had two pitchers throw complete games in the series — Peyton Glavine in Game 1 and Patrick McNamara in Game 2. Glavine allowed five hits and one earned run while striking out eight in seven innings.

McNamara had nine strikeouts and allowed three hits and two walks.

“They want the ball, they are those kind of guys,” Harlin said of his pitchers.

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Peyton Glavine pitched a full game for the Titans in Game 1 against Cartersville. Glavine struck out eight batters in the win.

Cartersville’s home run in the top of the first inning in Game 1 would be their only run of the series.

Meanwhile, the Titans used standout offensive performances from Colin Davis and David Dunn.

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Davis went 4-5 with five RBIs, a run scored and two walks. Dunn batted 4-8, with two doubles and a triple, and scored three runs.

Coach Harlin said he knew it would be difficult to get a lead on Cartersville, but timely hitting proved key.

Trailing 1-0 in Game 1, BT started a rally with a Dunn triple. Ryan Davis then singled to score Dunn, and a Colin Davis double put runners on second and third. A wild pitch and sacrifice fly from Jake Smith put BT up 4-1 in the bottom of the third.

In Game 2, Colin Davis singled to score two runs with two outs early and then knocked in three more runs with a ground ball off third base.

With the sweep, the Titans move on to the second round where they will face Columbus (17-11) at home.

“Hopefully we can keep this bus rolling,” McNamee said.

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Maya Dodson, who was named a McDonald’s All-American, was named the Georgia Player of the Year by USA Today.

Dodson named USA Today’s Player of the Year MILTON, Ga. — St. Francis senior Maya Dodson was named USA Today’s girls Player of the Year for Georgia for basketball. Dodson, a Stanford-commit, led St. Francis to two state championships and three state championship appearances with the Lady Knights.

Dodson averaged 14.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 steals a game for the

Knights this season.

Dodson played for Team USA’s U17 National Team last summer, was named to the 2015 All-State team and was named to the Class 6-A All-Region team in 2014 and 2015.

Fellow St. Francis senior Kasiyahna Kushkituah was named to USA Today’s All-State second team.

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April 23 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. ►► Andrew Robert Phelps, 25, of Lake Union Hill Way, Alpharetta, was arrested April 21 on Windward Parkway for DUI and failure to employ brake lights. ►► Stephen Jacques Marion, 24, of Pro Terrace, Johns Creek, was arrested April 17 for DUI. ►► Michael Glynn Ellis Jr., 35, of Sandringham Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 22 on Deerfield Parkway, Milton, for DUI, failure to yield, driving with an expired license and operating a vehicle with an expired registration. ►► Daniel Vaughn Connelly, 43, of Thomasville, N.C., was arrested April 22 on Ga. 9, Milton, for DUI. ►► Brooke Cameron, 26, of Rain Willow Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested April 20 on Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, for DUI. ►► Audra Louise Asbury, 47, of Mill Creek Avenue, Alpharetta was arrested April 21 on State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI. ►► Therasa Sue Anderson, 35, of Hickory Street, Woodstock, was arrested April 1 on West Crossville Road, Roswell, for DUI. ►► Trent Alexander Chadwick, 33, of Gunlock Trace, Roswell, was arrested April 1 for DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related objects and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kelsey Nicole Renoe, 23, of Saddle Ridge Court, Roswell, was arrested

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Creek Lane, Atlanta, was arrested April 21 on Rock Mill Road for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and on a previous arrest warrant. ►► Joleen Rose Nugent, 33, of Glencreek Way, Milton, was arrested April 21 on Rock Mill Road for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and on a previous arrest warrant. ►► Javarin Devon Sampson, 21, of Ashleigh Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 22 on Colony Ridge Drive, Johns Creek, for possession of marijuana. ►► Michael T. Richbourg, 54, of Clydedale Lane, Clarkston, was arrested March 31 on Elkins Road, Roswell, for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Everett Milachi Sewell, 22, of Riverwood Lane, Roswell, was arrested March 31 on Old Dogwood Road, Roswell, for possession of marijuana. ►► Chandler James Harrell, 23, of Stratford Road, Atlanta, was arrested April 6 on Ga. 400, Roswell, for possession of marijuana, driving on a suspended license and unsafe lane change. ►► Marion Arkeem Givens, 29, of High Creek Trace, was arrested April 6 on Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, for possession of marijuana. ►► Corrian C. McIntosh, 27, of Wood Creek Court, Roswell, was arrested April 6 on Wood Creek Court, Roswell, for possession of marijuana.

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LACROSSE (GIRLS) Friday, April 28 • Milton 10, Cambridge 8 • Lambert 9, South Forsyth 8 (OT) • North Forsyth 14, North Cobb 10 • Roswell 19, North Paulding 11 • West Forsyth 20, Sequoyah 3

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

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Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

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RZ17-02 12800, 12830, and 12850 Hopewell Road Fuqua & Associates To rezone from AG-1 (Agricultural) to R-4A (Single Family Dwelling) to develop 17 single family lots on 14.6 acres at a density of 1.16 units per acre.

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Within 5 - 10 years, you’ll be earning $25/hr as a Sr. Tree Climber. Must pass drug and background test. GA driver’s license required. We E-verify. Position includes complete benefits including vacation, family health insurance and matching 401k.

Send brief email to Bob@404Cutttree.com explaining why we should consider you. You must describe your physical (athletic) experience or abilities in your cover note. We are actively interviewing; however, resumes without cover notes will not be opened.

Bob Delbridge, President 404-CUT-TREE www.404cuttree.com & www.finestmulch.com

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

CDL DRIVER Wanted. Knowledge of Greater Atlanta beneficial.

Local driving only. Medical insurance available.

Call 770-889-1550 or apply online at www. conexrecycling.com

FRONT DESK Doctors office.

Computer experience.

Pleasant team player.

Positive attitude. Alpharetta/ Roswell.

Resume: medoffice123@gmail. com

SERVERS & BARTENDERS Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek is seeking energetic servers & bartenders.

Please reply to hrrivermontgc@gmail. com

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

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

IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE PUT “DELIVERY ROUTE”

Director of Youth Ministry, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church APC is a vibrant, 900-member PC(USA) church seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministry to work with youth in grades 6-12. Please view full job description and requirements at www. alpharettapres.com/ youth. Submit letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to office@ alpharettapres.com, 770-751-0033.

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

Must have outstanding communication skills, be proficient with computers, energetic, flexible and present a professional appearance.

Front office experience a plus but will train the right person. If interested & meet the above qualifications, please send resume to northfultondental office@gmail.com

BEVERAGE STORE ASSOCIATE: Full/parttime. Apply: Roswell Beverage Depot,10498 Alpharetta Highway 30075

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

Sales Garage Sale ALPHARETTA: Multifamily. Spinnakers at Windward off Webb Bridge Road. Friday 5/5, 4:30pm-8pm; Saturday 5/6, 8 : 3 0 a m - 2 p m .

Furniture, art, mirrors, lamps, baker’s rack, household, MORE! J O H N S CREEK: THREE NEIGHBORHOOD SALE at Hartridge, Mayfair and St. Clair.

Subdivision entrances on Brumbelow Road and Nesbit Ferry Road.

30022.

Saturday, 5/6, 8am-2pm Johns Creek/ Alpharetta Entire Seven Oaks!

12275 Seven Oaks Parkway 30005.

See red balloons on mailboxes. Saturday 5/6, 8am-2pm

*Some Restrictions Garage Sale SUWANEE Hawthorne Subdivision multi family.

Off Southers Circle, off James Burgess.

Saturday 5/6, 8am-2pm.

Alpharetta/Milton P o t t e r s t o n e Subdivision, 634 Northumberland Drive.

Friday 5/5, Saturday 5/6, 8am-2pm.

Antiques, designer furniture and home decor’, power scooter, clothing, and lots more!

JOHNS CREEK The Wellington Subdivision; 11665 Bentham Court 30005. Saturday 5/6, 8am-2pm. Electronics, toys including Star Wars, Christmas decorations, childrens’ books, antique ceramics, framed wall art, carpet steam cleaner and more!

MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued on page 46

Fill your position today!

Call 770-442-3278 to advertise

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

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

404-493-8818

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SERVICE DIRECTORY AC/Heating

Handyman

Air Conditioning

®

HANDYMAN REMODELING

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Will beat all written estimates 30 yrs. exp. Licensed and Insured

Call Steve, 678-270-8108 (cell)

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AC/Heating

Flooring

Haulers

Heating, Air, Plumbing servicing and install.

Insured - Certification #859293363150.

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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.

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling etc.

Many local references.

Call Ralph Rucker at 678-898-7237

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial.

Call for FREE estimate.

The Best Concrete CompanyAsk for Dave McKemey.

6 7 8 - 6 4 8 - 2 0 1 0 .

Professional, competitive, many local references.

Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial.

For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 6 7 8 - 9 1 4 - 2 5 7 6 .

Competitive pricing. Many local references.

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways.

Stonework. 15 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-285-5995

Drywall NEED A BEDROOM OR BASEMENT FINISHED? Drywall services. Drywall so clean you won’t see lines! 678-909-9773 Call for consultation.

Gutters AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aaronsgutters.com. Senior citizen discount! 770-934-2766

Handyman Kitchen & Bath:

Plumbing, Electrical Drywall and Other Repairs and Installations. Home Maintenance. Small Jobs Preferred. Call Mike.

404-647-1406 ALL CARPENTRY & REPAIRS: Roof Leaks, Wood Rot Repair, Siding, Deck Repairs and Refinishing, Painting, Doors/Windows.

Excellent References.

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770-769-5498 RELIABLE HOME REPAIRS: 21 years experience.

References. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, wood rot repair, siding, painting, pressure washing.

Free estimates!

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Home Improvement Finegan Home Improvements LLC: License #RBQA004932.

Remodeling, handyman.

31 years experience.

Basements finished, decks, screen porches, doors, drywall, painting, flooring, custom kitchens, bathrooms. All insurance. Credit cards accepted. Paul Finegan 404-353-5611 Phillips Home Improvement We offer drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Basements finished, kitchen and bath rehabs. All types flooring.

Also total home rehab for those who have a rental house or one to sell. Call 678-887-1868 for a free estimate

Landscaping Yellow Ribbon Tree.

Near perfect reviews and award-winning service. Hands on owner.

Free estimates and insured.

770Tree.com 770-744-2200 and ask for Gary.

404Cuttree. One of the most experienced and reliable tree companies in North Atlanta. Perfect reviews and reliable, professional, and honest service.

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Thank you for reading the classifieds.

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Landscaping

Auto Donations

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Autos Wanted

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Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery.

Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

Tree Services RAS Cutting Services Complete tree removal.

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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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Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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NEW LISTING

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Crabapple Chase: 12435 Brookhill Crossing Lane 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • finished terrace level • renovated kitchen • mater up • swim/tennis community • new roof/hvac FMLS #5820257 • $429,900

Milton: 13765 Brittle Road 5 bd • 4 ba • 1 half ba • Tim Bryan design • 6+ acres • pool • newly renovated kitchen and master bath • pine floors $1,269,000

Prov @ Atlanta National: 130 Providence Oaks Pointe 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • fully renovated kitchen • bedroom on main • master upstairs with sitting room• cul-de-sac lot• Swim/tennis/gated neighborhood FMLS #5810405 • $775,900

NEW PRICE White Columns: 745 Scarlet Oak Trail 5 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • cul-de-sac lot • renovated kitchen FMLS #5827109 • $619,000

NEW LISTING Prov @ Atlanta National: 750 Lake Mist Cove 5 bd • 5 ba 3 half ba• master on main • full finished basement w/ wine cellar, steam shower, sauna • open floor plan • tons of windows • cul-de-sac lot • swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5833860• $965,000

GOLF VIEW White Columns – Gated: 155 Golf Link View 5 bd • 6 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • lg keeping room/kitchen • all bedrooms w/ private bath • finished basement • overlooks 14th fairway of WC Golf Club & lake FMLS #5797930 • $999,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Brookshade: 841 N Brookshade Pkwy 6 bd • 4 full ba • 1 half ba • master on main • renovated kitchen • new hardwoods • finished basement • open floor plan • Swim/tennis neighborhood FMLS #5809588 • $795,000

Kingsley Estates: 315 Quayside Court finished basement • master up • secondary bedrooms all w/ private bath • fenced yard • swim/tennis community FMLS #5831246 • $920,000

POOL

SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY

White Columns: 15390 White Columns Drive 5 bd • 4 ba • 1 half ba • Master on main • finished basement • large secondary bedrooms • screen porch • custom designed pool.

FMLS #5810405 • $799,000

UNDER CONTRACT Taylor Estates: 3520 Taylor Lane 6 bd • 5 full ba • 1 half ba •farmhouse design • full finished basement • • guest bedroom on main • covered patio • hardwoods on main and 2nd floors FMLS #5813476 • $714,900

Six Hills: 800 Owens Lake Road 5 bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 1.6 acre lot overlooking lake • 4 car garage • guest suite on main FMLS #5777703 • $1,049,000

Laura Falk

Realtor® 770.715.0325

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Realtor® 678.468.4990

UNDER CONTRACT Blackberry Ridge: 118 Townsend Pass 6 bd • 6 full ba • 2 half ba • 2+ acre lot pool/spa/cabana • master up • 5-car garage FMLS #5708397 • $1,190,000

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