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Alpharetta begins work on 2017 spending plan ►►PAGE 4

Taste of Alpharetta 61 eateries entice foodies at May 12 top-rated event ►►PAGE 6

Milestones testing Internet problems plague annual test for second year ►►PAGE 12

State of the county Chairman launches plan to improve life in Fulton ►►PAGE 15

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High school baseball Mt. Pisgah holds off threat to advance in playoffs ►►PAGE 33

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Dot Benson, a 30-year advocate for senior citizens, left, and Dixie Pounds, supervisor of the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, have never missed the Fulton Golden Games. They are enthusiastic about the 22nd Fulton Golden Games that promote a monthlong series of Olympic-like games that span bridge to bocce ball with stops along the way for tennis, discus throw and the mile walk. See the story, Page 27

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OCONEE COUNTY, Ga. — A fatal crash shortly before 9 p.m. on April 27 took the lives of four University of Georgia students, two from Alpharetta, one from Milton and another from Dunwoody. The victims are Kayla Canedo, 19, Alpharetta, Brittany Feldman, 20, Alpharetta, Christina Semeria, 19, Milton, and Halle Scott, 19, Dunwoody. The driver of their car, Agnes Kim, 21, of Snellville, is in critical condition. Services for Scott were Sunday at Dunwoody United Methodist Church. Semeria’s service was Monday at Birmingham United Methodist Church, Milton. Services for Canedo and Feldman were held Tuesday at North Point

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Kaleigh Marie Lesaga, 23, of

Silverleaf Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 16 on Cumming Highway in Milton for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Roy Park, 29, of Atlanta, was arrested April 20 on Ga. 9 in Milton for DUI, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and parking prohibited in specified places. ►► Edward Bello, 37, of Tampa, Florida, was arrested April 17 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Helen Christine Failor, 29, of Breezewood Circle, Alpharetta, was

Community Church, Alpharetta. According to multiple news outlets, investigators believe the Toyota Camry carrying the five women was traveling northbound on Ga. 15, reportedly toward UGA, when the car crossed the center line, according to the Georgia State Patrol. A Chevrolet Cobalt, driven by Abby Short, 27, Demorest, was traveling southbound when it struck the side of the Toyota. Short was injured and is hospitalized. A preliminary crash report suggests Kim may have overcorrected at the time of the crash. No drugs or alcohol were found in either car, and the GSP reportedly said no one involved showed any signs of impairment. Neither car was speeding, according to data from the cars. Three of the students died at the scene with a fourth dying at the hospital. Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry said in a Facebook post, “I just

left (Athens Regional Medical Center) after spending the night there with the friends, sorority sisters and families of the young ladies killed on Highway 15 last night. … We grieve with them and we pray for comfort and solace during these unimaginable circumstances.” Troopers were reported as saying they don’t believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision. Berry was joined by UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson at the hospital. Jere Morehead, president of UGA, released a statement saying, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the heartbreaking and tragic loss of four students and critical injuries to another student in a terrible car accident last night outside of Athens. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of our students who were victims. We ask that you keep these students and their family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”

arrested April 14 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI. ►► Jonathan Simon, 27, of Randolph, Massachusetts, was arrested April 20 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Phillip Paul Schoenecke, 38, of Settingdown Court, Roswell, was arrested April 24 on Jordan Court in Alpharetta for DUI and disorderly conduct. ►► Geoffrey Wayne Edwards, 26, of Hall Manor, Alpharetta, was arrested April 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Shirley Lanier Henry, 73, of Marietta was arrested April 13 on Pine Grove Road in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Abby Kelly Poe, 27, of Rhonda Lane, Cumming, was arrested March 16 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, open container and following too close. ►► Lisa Kay McDearis, 45, of Lilburn,

was arrested March 16 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI, hit and run, and open container. ►► Norman Sallie Mapp, 62, of Parkview Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 13 on Inverness Crossing in Roswell for DUI.

DRUG arrests ►► Latara Vonsha Kemp, 26, of

Riverdale, Georgia, was arrested April 14 on Creek Club Drive in Milton for possession of marijuana and tag-light violation. ►► Jamal Carlton McElvey, 32, of Huddleston Way, Cumming, was arrested April 23 on McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana. ►► Bryan Anthonee Joseph, 22, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, was

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What is Keratoconus? By Niraj Desai, M.D.

Often, a history of eczema, allergies (atopy) are associated. There is also an association with Down’s Syndrome. The disease often involves both eyes but can affect one eye asymmetrically, thankfully sparing one eye.

The cornea is a magnificent piece of tissue. Though largely made up of the same building blocks as bone and cartilage, it is miraculously transparent and the window to your soul. I’m waxing poetic about this tissue as I am a bit biased- I am a Cornea Specialist, after all! As with any other structure or organ in the body, things can go wrong in some of us. Keratoconus is a progressive, degenerative corneal disorder. The cornea, again, is the clear dome shaped structure on the eye. In patients with keratoconus, one or both corneas can become progresNiraj Desai, M.D. sively thin and bow forward. Take this analogy: if a normal Cataract & Refractive cornea is round like a pregnant belly, a cornea with keraSurgeon toconus is a bit of a ‘beer belly’ - it pooches outward and takes on an irregular shape. Not a good analogy? Take a look at the pictures below:

The management of keratoconus starts with avoiding eye rubbing and controlling any associated allergies or eczema. Evaluation by an ophthalmologist via topography and careful examination can determine whether the disease is progressive or static (not progressing anymore). Your optometrist (regular eye doctor) can also help in determining this by comparing year to year eyeglass prescription changes. There are several, insurance covered procedures now available to treat keratoconus. Should the disease be progressive, there are therapeutic options now available and FDA approved to halt the progression and, possibly, even decrease the corneal ‘bowing’. Collagen Crosslinking is a procedure that is now approved in the United States. Though beyond the scope of this article, Milan Eye Center surgeons have the ability to provide this newly approved procedure. Should the disease be non-progressing, there are a few options available for a distorted cornea including laser guided Intacs, hard contact lenses, hybrid contact lenses and cornea transplant are available. Though keratoconus can be an unforgiving disease that can significantly diminish your vision and affect your day to day life and activities, excellent options now exist to return levels of vision not possible before.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city officials got down to brass tacks Monday, poring over details of the mayor’s proposed 2017 budget. The proposed budget calls for $67.7 million in general fund operating expenditures, an increase of 3.8 percent over the current year. The total budget of $112 million includes $12.2 million in capital projects, which members of the City Council delved into Monday. The new budget calls for keeping the tax rate on property at 5.75 mills for the ninth straight year, with 4.62 mills committed to the general fund and the remaining 1.13 mills going to debt service. The 2017 budget is heavily weighted to building projects, said Finance Director Thomas Harris. “The bottom line is it’s a very capital-intensive budget,” Harris said. Council members focused much of their attention on parks. One of the initiatives that drew council scrutiny dealt with $68,000 for roof repair at an old hockey facility at Union Hill Park. Council members asked whether it made sense to spend money on a building that is rarely used, rather than apply the funds to other improvements at the park. Parks Director Mike Perry said the city is in a bind about the building. “We’re kind of in a Catch-22 situation in that we have to take care of what we have” until a determination can be made on the future of the structure, he said.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 69, Roswell United Methodist Church, receive letters of recognition from Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle (left) after presenting the colors at Monday’s City Council meeting. The troop has performed color guard ceremonies at two other recent events in North Fulton County. “I can’t see putting a lot of money into reroofing something we’ve talked about tearing down,” Councilman Mike Kennedy said. Councilman Chris Owens pointed out the budget puts on the back burner funding for drainage improvements and stream restoration in Wills Park. He said he’d like to see the improvements get more attention in the coming year. Owens said he’d like to get Council approval to budget some design dollars for drainage improvements and make

it one of the priorities for the park. He said he had visited the park Sunday evening after a rain and had to jump over puddles to get around. Perry said the Rotary Club has a standing commitment to provide some of the engineering required to fix the drainage problems. More budget discussions are scheduled for future City Council meetings in May, and three public hearings will be held in June before the budget is adopted.

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A community in mourning: Grieving for the lost girls I remember hearing it on the television. It was incredibly bad news, of course. Three (later four) University of Georgia coeds were dead in an auto accident just outside Athens. PoHATCHER HURD lice weren’t releasExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ing the names. I thought then, this is bad. Please, God, don’t let it touch us here in North Fulton. Then came the numbing news. Three of the young women who died were from Milton and Alpharetta. The tragedy struck not only close to home but through our hearts. Next was the ripple effect. If you did not know Christina Semeria, Brittany Feldman and Kayla Canedo, the three young women lost from our community, you soon knew someone who did. More often you knew someone’s child who had attended school with one of them, or someone who went to their church. In a hundred ways the pain is felt. And the second thought, we being parents, is it could have been one of mine. The social media outpouring has been heart-wrenching. We see the girls growing up with our neighbors and our neighbors’ children. They are young, vigorous young women who smile back at us in those photographs, full of life. They are so young, so full of promise. How slender is the thread of life.

How fragile is our hold on mortal earth. How easily those bonds that hold us in the bosom of family and friends are slipped. We don’t know what happened that fateful night, and likely never will. The what and the why don’t really matter in the end. The point is just that it did happen. And every parent’s worst nightmare is visited upon us. When our children reach a certain age, every time the phone rings Brittany Feldman. Christina Semeria. Kayla Canedo. at night, there is a little catch in our breath. There is the slightest flutter of the heartbeat until we are reasents who cannot. It is pointless to ask sured it is, after all, just a phone call. why, in the great scheme of things, did It’s not the phone call. this tragedy have to happen. We only So our hearts go out to the famican know that type of tragedy occurs lies of Brittany, Kayla and Christina. every day and no one is immune to it. Yes, we mourn Halle Scott, we pray for All we can do is tell those hurting Agnes Kim, who still clings to life as most that we share, just a little bit, of I write this. But these three girls who what they feel now. lived among us we feel the most. It is In some way, these young women not that we are callous about the othhave touched us also. If people can live ers. Rather it is that we are human. in our hearts, then these girls will live We can feel the regret for the pain in ours. of others. But when it is this close to As I write this, I look at a photo of a home, we suddenly feel the pain itself. young Christina. She is standing in a We, who did not know them in life, field of sunflowers with her arms outdo so now and are touched. We know stretched as if to draw the whole world how Kala and Brittany were BFFs since closer. they were tots. They were counselors Words are so pitifully inadequate These kids were so normal, and yet together at the YMCA’s Camp High Har- in their way unique and special. They at times like these. We wish we could bour at Lake Allatoona. ease the pain, but we can’t. All we can seemed to have touched the lives of Christina loved animals and played do is promise we will remember them everyone they met. guitar. She even played for her church, and the way they touched the lives of So tonight we should all hug our Birmingham United Methodist. others. young ones a little tighter– for the par-

In a hundred ways the pain is felt. And the second thought, we being parents, is it could have been one of mine.

When social media goes too far In this day and age, it’s no secret that we are all connected, all the time. With various social media platforms a quick click or swipe away, we are able to talk, share and offer KATHLEEN STURGEON updates on what’s Editor happening in our kathleen@appenmediagroup.com lives. Sometimes it seems as if there are barely any secrets or modesty left in the world. Sure, social media is a great tool for keeping in contact with long-distance relatives, or sharing good news with your friends. But when does it go too far? Most of us have at least one online “friend” who likes to speak his or her mind, ranting and venting, sometimes too freely. But we’ve been used to dealing with people like that in person since

the beginning of time, so we tend to put on virtual blinders when it comes to those types of tirades. That’s not the kind of social media faux pas I’m talking about. What I’m referring to are the times we share too much online, particularly details best discussed in person or on the phone. And maybe only with very close friends. A few years ago, I was in the car with a few of my friends when I checked my Facebook account, like any normal teenager does constantly throughout the day. I was scrolling along my news feed when I saw an update from one of my cousins in Kentucky. She posted, “RIP Aunt Nancy.” Hmmm, I thought. Isn’t her Aunt Nancy my grandma, who also lived in Kentucky? Surely my own grandmother hadn’t died without me knowing about it till I found out on Facebook, right? Wrong. When I arrived home, my mom was waiting to tell me the news.

Yes, I had found out my grandmother died from a Facebook status. That’s just one example of bad oversharing that goes on every day. Just because we have access to the Internet and are able to update our every thought, move or meal doesn’t mean we should totally abandon dignity, respect for privacy and similar mores on which Miss Manners built her entire career. I love social media, don’t get me wrong. It’s a great way to keep in contact with my relatives in Kentucky or friends from college who have moved all across the country. I’m just saying there are some subjects that beg to be discussed in a more personal manner than, say, a 140-character tweet. I know that face-to-face chats aren’t always possible. In those cases, just pick up the phone — definitely don’t resort to social media for all the world to see. While your Twitter, Instagram or Facebook accounts might be great

places to share that you just ate a really good sandwich or you can’t wait to attend some concert on Saturday, they are absolutely not where anyone should find out a family member has died, or that their best friend is getting married. Many news outlets struggle with getting the news out quickly while also being as sensitive as possible in cases that involve fatalities or other catastrophes. I’ve heard horror stories about children finding out about a parent’s death from Snapchat or a news outlet’s Facebook page or Twitter post. Coming from someone who learned something similar in a similar fashion, I do my best to avoid that situation. At work and away, what I try to keep in mind is this: Just because you can post it virtually anywhere, doesn’t mean you should.

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lenged. Today, Roswell has one of the largest Opportunity Zones in the state, with close to 140 companies operating within its borders. Of the 1,945 new jobs created last year, 547 were created in the Opportunity Zone, which runs from Atlanta Street through the Holcomb Bridge Corridor, with 202 participating companies taking advantage of tax credits and incentives for new hires. Other major corporate announcements included: Courion Corporation, relocating from Boston, with 80 jobs; Crum & Forster, relocating from Perimeter Center with 70 jobs; Hunter’s Specialties, relocating from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and bringing 33 jobs; John Deere Headquarters, relocating to combine regional operations, and bringing 124 jobs; and Talent Served, relocating from Marietta and bringing 12 jobs. “All of the relocations and new

openings that have taken place during the past five years in Roswell are paying dividends and boosting business,” Stroud said. Restaurant and hospitality sectors saw huge gains in Roswell over the past year, with 33 new restaurants creating 450 new jobs. The restaurant industry in Roswell accounts for 3,964 jobs overall, according to data from Applied Geographic Solutions. The city’s continued business and culinary appeal attracted more than $100 million in tourism-related spending last year, 30 percent of which was spent in food and beverage establishments. In March, Roswell Restaurant Week, presented by Roswell Inc, attracted a record number of online visitors and was the most geographically expansive Roswell Restaurant Week to date.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell got some good economic news last week when Roswell Inc, the economic development arm of the city, released its 2015 business report card. Overall, the report showed 649 business licenses issued, generating 2,049 new jobs. Construction also climbed, with 996 permits issued at a value of $149 million. “Roswell’s economic indicators point to our dedicated commitment to attracting and growing business,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Rowell Inc. “Ongoing efforts from city of Roswell and Roswell Inc, including the three-time expansion of our Opportunity Zone, are paying dividends and boosting business.” The overall unemployment rate for the city came in at 3.7 percent, nearly two points lower than the state average of 5.5 percent. The business report card data indicate high marks for the city in the areas of office vacancy – coming in at 9.2 percent – down from 14.9 percent two years earlier. The major news last year was the announcement by General Motors that it would expand its Technology Innovation Center, which is expected to add as many as 1,400 jobs. That announcement came just three years after city leaders took it on the chin for establishing an Opportunity Zone, which provides job tax credits for companies expanding or This chart provides an economic snapshot of economic trends in Roswell over the past three relocating to areas desigyears. As the number of businesses climbed, the city’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.7 nated as economically chal- percent.

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Pick my Brain: Why medical research for brain health? Would you ask that question if you had cancer? A reader wrote in and asked why a physician would do brain-based medical research as part of their practice and if I would explain my thoughts and perspectives. First ANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D and foremost, I do it for my patients. Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research Second, to feed my scientific curiosity. Third, I have a deep clinical interest to integrate the newest findings and potential treatments into clinical practice. Fourth, our team strives to always remain at the cutting edge of medical treatment with a true biological/medical interest in diagnosis and treatment. In a nutshell: to be an active driver of bringing the best possible solutions to patients, so as to maximize their quality of life. In the past 25 years of conducting medical research studies I have seen the field advance to include newer, different and better models of disease based on results from neuroimaging, DNA / genetic markers and other biomarkers of disease and response. The NIMH sponsored the decade of the brain from 1990-2000 which resulted in many new and exciting treatment options entering clinical trials today. For instance, we now have three strong approaches to combatting depression, versus one. All early research was based on the monoamine (serotonin) hypothesis of disease. Today, there is ongoing research evaluating the Monoamine hypothesis, Glutamatergic hypothesis and Inflammatory hypothesis. Two of these three are currently undergoing clinical testing for potential new treatments at our clinic with the third being used clinically in a handful of my private clinic patients. Monoamine Hypothesis: We have three major and well-characterized neurotransmitters in the brain, serotonin (for mood and pleasure), norepinephrine (for energy and motivation) and dopamine (for concentration). Physicians often use a single antidepressant to re-adjust the brain’s serotonin levels. If this treatment does not work, a second medicine is added to boost the serotonergic activity of the first medicine. Clinical trials today are testing which combinations are most effective. Glutamatergic Hypothesis: This is one of the newer hypotheses. Glutamate

is an excitatory (turns on activity in the brain’s neurons) neurotransmitter but is associated with toxicity at high levels over an extended period of time. Stress increases glutamate in the brain; chronic stress or depression leads to alterations in glutamate receptors/activity with resulting brain cell loss. Ketamine (an anesthetic) has been shown to lower glutamate levels for combatting depression with success. Clinical research has moved into this area very aggressively, including here at the Institute. Inflammatory Hypothesis: Inflammation is a normal part of the healing process when we are injured. In depression, inflammation leads to those same compounds to attack the brain, leading to neuronal damage. Compounds that are anti-inflammatory in nature aim to mollify the body’s reaction to stress thus protecting the brain’s neurons and minimizing damage which may then work as an antidepressant. Compounds being tested include medications as well as nutritional supplements. There is more, but space precludes an exhaustive list of programs running at the clinic. Overall, we hope this “behind the scenes” look at medical research helps the North Fulton community see that conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD and other “brain disorders” are medical conditions treatable with medications. Who wouldn’t be excited to go to work every day knowing that the results of their research not only has a direct impact on their patients but the potential to impact people all over the world? To answer the question in the title, if depression were cancer, there would most likely be more funding available to search for answers and better treatments. But that is not going to stop my colleagues and me from doing our best. Overall, it is an exciting time to be a clinical research physician! Angelo Sambunaris, M.D. is the Founder and Medical Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research and clinical faculty member at the Mercer University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Sambunaris directed clinical research for Bayer and Solvay Pharmaceuticals and has conducted more than 200 clinical trials in neuropharmacology. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he also served as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service while completing his research fellowship at NIH. Learn more at www.IAmResearch.org

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The Georgia Milestones Assessments are given in grades 3, 5 and 8 (End of Grade) and in grades 9-12 (End of Course) and cover the majority of core subjects. The annual tests are mandated by the Georgia Department of Education and, beginning this year, count for promotion in elementary and middle grades, and 20 percent of the student’s final grade in high school. The results are also used in teacher and administrator evaluations. Last year, Internet issues caused widespread issues with the testing statewide. But this year appears to be more isolated, with some districts, like Fulton – the state’s fourth-largest system – hardest hit. A spokesman for the GDOE said at no time did the state suspend testing. “The issues encountered this spring were not widespread and at no time was there a need to stop testing statewide,” said Matt Cardoza, communications director for the GDOE. “Nonetheless, anytime there is an interruption – even with only a few students – it is disconcerting.” In Fulton, school officials at area

high schools sent out notices to parents explaining the delays, as well as the plans for completing the schedule. In a note from Cambridge High officials, parents were informed “a system-wide Internet issue affected EOC testing [and students] did not finish their EOC exams. We believe that students’ answers on the EOC were recorded up until the outage. The second session scheduled for today was cancelled. We are formulating a plan for making up or completing sections ... by May 10.” The issues have raised alarm bells for Katie Reeves, a member of the Fulton County Board of Education, whose monthly community meetings have been dominated by concerns about the Milestones testing and its impact on student achievement. “I am asking questions on behalf of this community,” said Reeves, whose district includes Alpharetta and Milton. “There seems to be a variety of factors which culminated in this testing experience, and personally it makes me question, once again, if the benefit of high-stakes testing really outweighs the negative consequences.” As far as where to place the blame for the online issues, FCSS officials and

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Alpharetta Presbyterian Dayschool celebrates 25th anniversary ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Dayschool invites everyone to attend their 25th anniversary celebration Sunday, May 15. The festivities will follow the 11 a.m. worship service and will include food trucks and activities for children. APC Dayschool is a mission outreach into the community offering parents a morning out and preschool for children ages 18 months to 5 years. First started in 1991, the school has

since reached hundreds of local families and offered a Christian learning environment to young children in this area. They hope this celebration gives the alumni, families and friends of APC Dayschool an opportunity to come together and celebrate the past and look forward to the future. Alpharetta Presbyterian Dayschool is located at 180 Academy Street in downtown Alpharetta. For more information, call 770-751-3862.

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Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves used his State of the County address last week to announce new initiatives that he says will improve the quality of life for all residents.

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Opening in a retail location like Avalon is the company’s preferred way to do business, according to Sonja Koch, ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One of the world’s communications coordinator for Tesla. most well-known makers of electric “We normally like to be in retail vehicles now has a shop open in Avalon shops for people to easily come by and in Alpharetta. check out the store,” she said. Tesla opened its showroom for busiSome customers are interested in ness April 29 at 6165 Avalon Blvd. This Tesla for mechanical reasons – cars is the company’s fourth location in the are low-maintenance, Koch said. They Atlanta area. A Tesla retail store and may also be intrigued by the way the service center are located in Marietta. A company does business without dealerfull retail store is in the Atlanta-Lenox ships, she said. Square Mall. And a Tesla service center, “It’s fun to have a different sales showroom and supercharger are in approach,” Koch said. “This is a lowDecatur. pressure sales environment. Customers come in and learn about electric driving. A lot of people don’t understand it yet and don’t know how easy it is.” At the Avalon location, there are two complete cars on display. One is the Model S, which has features including autopilot that automatically steers with traffic-aware cruise control, touch screen, adaptive lighting and electric all-wheel drive. Inside the showroom there is also a chassis so customers can see the inside of the car. “This is for our owners to understand what’s inside and on the bottom on the car,” she said. “It’s very different than KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD an internal combustion The screen inside shows where charging stations are engine car. You have the located, among other features. dual motors version. The

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Avalon in Alpharetta just released the names of the retailers and restaurants it has signed up for its phase II section, which is currently under construction. If you thought they were going to start toning things

down, think again. I’ve written a lot about Avalon since its inception. Phase I went up for sale for $500 million a couple months ago, which would make it one of the largest real estate transactions in the metro area since before the recession. And then they started construction on phase II and announced some very strong additions. The focus for phase II had been on the 550,000 square feet of office space, the 276 multifamily units, the 330-room hotel and the 74,000-square-foot conference center (a much-needed amenity in North Fulton). Now the focus is on what businesses will occupy the commercial spaces. North American Properties, which owns and is developing the project, announced a bevy of big hitters last week and said the retail components of phase II are 80 percent leased. Headlining the new announcement is what they are calling Avalon’s beer garden. The concept is popular downtown where developers are trying to do a beer garden in some warehouses along the Beltline. In Avalon, the beer garden will be two side-by-side establishments. One will be Hop City, which has two locations in Atlanta and is a bar focusing on beer and

wine. With 60 taps in their Krog Street location, they may have the biggest selection in town. You can buy by the glass or by the growler. The other is called The Spotted Trotter, a charcuterie. If you don’t know what that is, or are pretending to know what that is but really don’t, that’s OK. I had to look it up. It is a type of cooking devoted to prepared meat products like bacon, ham, sausages and dried meats. I don’t know if these two establishments being located next to each other technically qualifies this as a beer garden, but it does look terribly inviting. Avalon has also signed up Rumi’s Kitchen, a delicious Persian restaurant with another location in Sandy Springs, and Brine Fish House, which is a new concept by Marc Taft of Chicken and the Egg in Marietta. Other additions in the way of shopping will include Brooks Brothers, Levi’s, Urban Outfitters, Lucky Brand and Tesla. That’s right. The very cool electric automaker has located its fourth Georgia location in

Avalon. Tesla is different from most carmakers not only in that it makes electric cars, but also in how it sells them. Tesla does not go through dealerships. Instead, it sells the cars direct: customers can visit the showroom store and order their cars. Tesla’s 3,000-square-foot Avalon showroom opened last week. Construction is well underway for Avalon’s phase II and the project is scheduled to be complete in spring 2017. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Providence Bank marks 10th anniversary Community bank proves still a role for personal banking By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Had they but known that 2006 was the cusp of the greatest banking crisis since 1929, the organizers of Providence Bank, the area’s youngest community bank, might have thought twice about opening when they did. Now that Providence is observing its 10th year with a milestone celebration, there may be truth in the saying “that which does not kill you makes you stronger.” President and CEO of Providence Bank Bradley Serff put it this way: “The last decade was devastating to many in the banking industry and our community has had its share of financial ups and downs as well. Now we’re pleased to have that behind us and look forward to serving and growing with the Alpharetta and Milton communities.” Providence Chairman of the Board John E. Mansour credits Serff for steering the bank through the choppy waters of those first years amid global financial turmoil. “Bradley has been the author of our success, and we are so pleased to have him as our leader,” Mansour said. Serff brought 27 years of banking experience to the table, including stints as president of the Exchange Bank and, before that, president of First Liberty Bank, both in Milledgeville.

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Serff came up through the ranks, starting his career at Citizens & Southern National Bank, a Georgia bank that pioneered multibranch banking in Georgia. He took on additional responsibilities as C&S evolved into NationsBank, then as part of Bank of America. He also holds statewide leadership positions in banking as chairman-elect of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, and chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association Community Bankers Committee. At Providence’s 10th anniversary observance, Serff noted the bank had “a great 18 months” before the recession hit everyone square in the face. It was a time when many banks great and small did not make it – 45 percent of all Georgia banks failed. But Providence did make it. “Sound banking practices and the belief in this community are what contributed to not only our survival but

our success,” Serff said. “We fought in the trenches and now have a strong bank that is meeting the personal needs of its customers and helping them build a stronger community.” Community banks often took the blame for what were really the excesses of the megabanks, he said. After navigating those difficult first years, today Providence Bank holds assets of $120 million while offering a full array of banking services face-to-face and online. “And when you come into Providence to ask for a decision, it will be made by people who know you and know what you can do,” Serff said. “We community banks are 13 percent of the assets in the banking community, yet we make 45 percent of the loans.” A lot of the bank’s success has been having the good fortune to locate in the Milton-Alpharetta area, said Mansour.

“These are great communities that are growing. And we want to help them grow,” he said. Mansour said their bank offers personalized relationships coupled with a detailed knowledge of the community and a lending flexibility that many banks just don’t have. Providence Vice Chairman Joel Hubbard noted that the bank is deeply involved in the community – from the Rotary Club of Windward and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce to the Milton First Responders Foundation and the Milton Business Alliance. “We live in this community and want it to prosper. So we support fundraising for local causes such as Friends of the Milton Library and Shamrockin’ for a Cure, to name a few,” Hubbard said. For more information, visit the Providence Bank website at providencebankga.com.

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When: Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More info: leadershipjohnscreek.com

TASTE OF ALPHARETTA

Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festivalgoers, families and food connoisseurs. Dine at over 60 restaurants in one night in historic downtown Alpharetta. Sample appetizers, entrees and desserts from the best restaurants in town. Samples are typically $1-3. Musical groups will be performing and top area chefs will compete on the culinary stage. Thursday, May 12, 5 – 10 p.m. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EVENTS: HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: CIVIL WAR

What: “Troublesome Times: The Civil War in Roswell,” includes informational panels and display cases with items from the city of Roswell’s archives. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

COLORS FESTIVAL OF ARTS

What: Mother’s Day weekend will bring lots of “colors” to the historic Roswell town square with original arts and crafts the entire family will enjoy, coordinated and presented by the Roswell Junior Woman’s Club. When: May 7-8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Historic Roswell town square More info: visitroswellga.com

TEA WITH BEATRIX POTTER

What: This springtime tradition at Barrington Hall features beloved author Beatrix Potter, played by Atlanta actress Holly Stevenson, as she brings to life her friends Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Tom Kitten and others through captivating storytelling and puppet mastery. Tea will be served in the formal garden and there will be games for children. When: Saturday, May 7, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: For reservations, call 770640-3855; roswellgov.com

AVALON’S KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

What: Festivities before, during and after the Derby, including raffles, proceeds from which benefit The Lionheart School When: May 7, 3-10 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

37TH OPTIMIST TRACK & FIELD DAY

What: The 37th annual Track & Field Day for Forsyth County students will include free T-shirts, lunch and drinks for all participants. When: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. Where: Forsyth Central High School Stadium, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: fcoptimists.org

MILTON HOMETOWN JUBILEE

What: The city of Milton and Crabapple Community Association will kick off the spring festival season with the second annual Milton Hometown Jubilee. When: Saturday, May 7, 4-9 p.m. Where: Historic downtown Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton. More info: Miltonjubilee.com

ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL CORNHOLE TOURNEY

What: The Roswell High School Touchdown Club will hold a fundraising cornhole tournament. When: Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell Cost: $25 More info: roswellhornetsfootball.com

ROSWELL CYCLING FESTIVAL

What: This year’s festival features a week of daily bicycle-related activities beginning with the third annual Big Creek Enduro on May 7, including various rides and a film festival throughout the week, and culminating on May 15 with Bike Roswell presenting the Mayor’s Ride, Roswell Criterium and the Kiwanis Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo. When: Saturday, May 7 Where: Locations throughout Roswell More info: roswellcyclingfestival.com

JOHNS CREEK HERO4ADAY

What: Leadership Johns Creek’s initiative focuses on a day of community service projects.

AMANA ACADEMY SQUAWK & WALK What: The third annual event to promote health and wellness and raise funds for this public charter school for grades K-8. Includes a 2-mile walk/ run around Wills Park, kids’ carnival, chicken barbecue dinner and silent auction. When: Saturday, May 7, 3-6 p.m. Where: Amana Academy, 285 South Main Street, Alpharetta More Info: info@AmanaAcademy.org

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks along Old Roswell Street in the Historic District. When: Thursday, May 12, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in the Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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ADOPT-A-SENIOR FOR MOTHER’S DAY What: Help Neighbor Love assemble and deliver gift bags for a Mother’s Day’s party for residents. When: Sunday, May 8, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Roswell Nursing and Rehab, 1109 Green St., Roswell More info: adoptasenior.net

RUMC JOB NETWORKING

What: Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking will include 10 afternoon workshops. When: Monday, May 9, 12:30 p.m. Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/job-networking-learn

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta. More info: alpharetta.ga.us

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

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: Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m.-noon through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

THE AVETT BROTHERS

What: The Avett Brothers with special guest Brett Dennen will perform. When: Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info: vzwamp.com

LIVE! IN ROSWELL

What: LIVE! In Roswell presents “Hooking Up with the Second City.” When: Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers will perform at the free Roswell Riverside Sounds Concert Series. At least two food trucks will be on location from 6-9 p.m. When: Saturday, May 7, 7-9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: PHOTOS

What: 13th Annual Roswell Heritage Juried Photo Exhibit presents a pictorial look at Roswell as captured through the lens of Roswell Photographic Society photographers. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE

What: The Cumming Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “My Fair Lady.” When: Through May 22, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming

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MILTON PRESENTS ‘CIRQUE KUCABANGA’

What: Milton High School will present “Cirque Kucabanga,” exploring the free and creative thoughts of two youngsters who travel through time and space. When: May 5-7, times vary Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More info: miltontheatrecompany.com

SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER

What: Join the Chattahoochee Nature Center for its monthly Sundays on the River concert series to hear Angela Reign perform something for everyone, from pop to country to rock. When: Sunday, May 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $22.50 for first come, first served table seating; $17.50 for lawn seating. More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ALPHARETTA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERT

What: The Alpharetta Community Chorus and the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir will present a concert featuring the Ohio Northern University National Tour Choir. When: Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: PERMANENT RESIDENCY: HELPING FAMILY OBTAIN A GREEN CARD

What: Sponsored by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, this workshop presented by Edly Vliet covers and discusses processes and information needed to obtain a green card for a family member and permanent U.S. residency. Adults only. No reservations required. Free and open to the public. When: Saturday, May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897

‘IT’S A MYSTERY’ BOOK CLUB

What: This book club is for mystery aficionados. The book to be discussed is “Dry Bones in the Valley,” by Tom Bouman. Ages 18 and up. When: Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: To register, email marcia. divack@fultoncountyga.gov, 404-6136735

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Books from the estate of a Pulitzer-nominated poet, graphics designer and literature professor will be included in the book sale at the Roswell Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library. When: Thursday, May 12, through May 15.

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A MORE EMPATHETIC YOU

What: What is empathy and how can you harness your inner empathy. How will it help you to deal with others? When: Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: 404-613-4402

ALPHARETTA TEENS READ BOOK CLUB

What: The book discussed is The Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver. Registration is required. If you would like to register, please send an email with your name and age to marcia.divack@ fultoncountyga.gov. Please use “Teens Read” in the subject line of the email or register in the library at the Information Desk. Ages 14-18. When: Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735

PET ADOPTIONS: ‘PICK A MAY FLOWER’ FOR $20

What: All dogs over 25 pounds and all cats may be adopted from LifeLine’s shelters for $20. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines, a $250 value at no cost. When: Throughout May Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center More info: dekalbanimalservices.com, fultonanimalservices.com or lifelineanimal.org.

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., 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

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Lions and tigers… and backyard bears! Georgia’s Department of Naturals Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division recently reminded us that, as we move toward the warmer days of spring and STEVE HUDSON summer, it’s likely Get Outside Georgia, that the number of Chattahoochee Media Group wildlife sightings in the area will increase. “This could include black bears that might be seen in or around your neighborhood,” WRD notes. What’s that? Bears in these parts? Yes, bears. No kidding! Just ask Milton resident Susan Spragle, who was one of several to spot a black bear that visited a neighborhood off Hopewell Road recently. “My daughter said, ‘Mom, I think there’s a bear in the backyard,’ ” Spragle recalls. “And, sure enough, there it was!” Spragle was able to grab a few photos of the unexpected visitor before it wandered back into the woods. “It was pretty cool,” she says, adding that it was the first bear she had ever seen. Although black bears almost disappeared from Georgia in the 1930s as a result of over-hunting and loss of habitat, the species has rebounded in recent times. Current estimates put the state’s black bear population at more than 5,000. Most sightings occur in the northern Georgia mountains, in the central Georgia’s Ocmulgee River drainage, and in southeast Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp. Sightings in the Milton area are definitely not the norm. But Spragle’s bear sighting was not the first in this area, and odds are it won’t be the last. According to the Wildlife Resources Division, black bears are increasing their range as urban development continues to encroach on previously undeveloped land. Sometimes it’s a young male looking for a territory; at other times it might be a bear that’s ventured beyond its usual range while looking for food. If the bear’s meanderings and your property lines happen to intersect, then you may be lucky enough to get a glimpse of one of these fascinating creatures, too. But intriguing as it is

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Milton resident Susan Spragle snapped this photo of a black bear in her own backyard.

to have a bear visit your backyard, remember that these are wild animals. “While there is no way to prevent a bear from wandering into a neighborhood,” WRD notes, “there are ways to discourage it from staying.” First and foremost, don’t feed it – intentionally or unintentionally. For example, trash can draw a bear’s attention. So can pet food or even bird feeders, which should be moved indoors if bears are known to be in the area. Similarly, where bears are present, you’ll want to use “bear-proof” garbage containers or keep bagged garbage indoors until the morning of pickup day. You don’t want a bear to learn to associate food with humans, as that may lead to a bad outcome for the bear. Learn more about Georgia’s black bears at www.georgiawildlife.com/ blackbearfacts — and if you happen to see one, let us know! Steve Hudson’s new book “PROSPECTING FOR GEORGIA GOLD” will help you discover the fun of prospecting for Georgia gold. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order an autographed copy at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Fulton Golden Games get better with age Hundreds of seniors participate in monthlong events everywhere By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Senior citizens from all over Fulton County cruised by the busload into Milton’s Bell Memorial Park April 27 for the opening ceremonies of the monthlong 2016 Fulton Golden Games. For more than 20 years, older North Fulton residents – and now from all of Fulton County – have had the opportunity to participate in the Golden Games and get those competitive juices flowing. It all started with Dixie Pounds and her idea to have Olympic-like games every spring to get those folks back outside and active. Pounds, who is the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center supervisor, said she knew senior adults would go for it if she could convince communities to work together. “And they did. Today, we have seniors from Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton, Sandy Springs and now from Atlanta’s Bowden Senior Multipurpose Center, too,” Pounds said. “We get a lot of participation from all over the county now.” Pounds had been leading senior activities back in the 1990s, and when planning began for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, she thought why

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The seniors are led in a general warmup before the games begin. There will be competitions all month in parks all over North Fulton – some active, some passive.

not have games for seniors? So she got the jump on the Atlanta Olympic Committee and staged the first Fulton Golden Games in 1994. You could say the idea has caught on. Hundreds sign up every year for a variety of sports. Some are the hardcore track and field and swimming and diving. Others are more sedate. Participants can compete in the discus throw, rock climbing and tennis – to name a few of the more strenuous games. But there is bocce ball, horseshoes, billiards, trivia and shuffleboard. “The games are for anyone 50 and older,” Pounds said. “And there are age

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Leading off the 2016 Golden Games was a city horseshoe pitch for bragging rights. State Sen. Brandon Beach edged the competition. From left are Milton City Councilman Bill Lusk, Johns Creek Councilman Jay Lin, Beach, Alpharetta Councilman Jason Binder and Roswell Recreation and Parks Director Morgan Rodgers.

The Fulton Golden Games begin with the torch carried in from left by Buck Bailie of Alpharetta, Germain Stewart of Milton, Steve “O” (Olevsevich) of Roswell and Jim Perry of Johns Creek. divisions so, physically, people compete evenly. And the folks just love it. Everybody likes to get outdoors in the spring.” Dorothy “Dot” Benson, 94 years young and an advocate for senior issues for 30-plus years, has not missed a year. Of course, many participate for the exercise and the camaraderie of the games. But don’t think many aren’t in

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it to win it – be it gold, silver or bronze. “It really helps these seniors stay healthy. It gives them a reason to get outside and stay fit,” Benson said. “And everybody needs to do that.” Registration is still open for activities continuing through May 24. The nominal entrance fee is $20 for as many events as a person wants to enter. Call any North Fulton Senior Center for information.

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Eaves: Continued from Page 15 to lead the effort with Dyan Matthews, the head of South Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Other initiatives will focus on employee training and cybersecurity. He said the county manager and the facilities department have begun looking at the maintenance of county buildings to locate cost-saving efforts. “I want to use these savings to make investments in employee training, because our employees are what make the difference between good enough and better than ever,” Eaves said. Finally, the chairman addressed public safety and public health as key elements in his 2020 reVision. He said he and Commissioner Joan Garner have already established a task force through which the county was able to offer more HIV/AIDS tests in 2015 than in recent memory. He said Commissioner Liz Hausmann is leading the fight to address the growing crisis of heroin-related deaths throughout the county. Hausmann has sponsored a resolution the board adopted recently to train first responders so they can prevent needless deaths from the drug. Eaves said there is a limit to the

people’s patience and trust. “Somebody has got to prove — dayby-day, vote-by-vote, action-by-action — that they can be trusted to do right by the people,” he said. “Today is where we begin working to strengthen that trust. Today is where I make that priority No. 1 as chairman. We absolutely have to get this trust thing right, if we are going to make our visions a reality.” Following his 20-minute address, Eaves offered his thoughts on the new sense of cooperation among all parts of the county. He said he thinks there has been a “realization of North Fulton that economically, socially, physically, we are one county and all benefit because of the diversity present.” He said he thinks there has also been a little bit more representation on the board for North Fulton. “Beyond the representation, Atlanta and South Fulton, all of us are supportive of North Fulton interests,” he said. “We’ve demonstrated that through policy as well as through our budget decisions.” He cited the recent example of providing emergency training for first responders to treat victims of the growing heroin problem. “The past perception of divisiveness is pretty much gone,” Eaves said. “You don’t hear any more talk about Milton County. It’s been a remarkable change.”

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MILTON, Ga. – Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton and the Symetra Tour –Road to the LPGA have announced the Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy Classic at Atlanta National Golf Club the week of May 16-21with a $100,000 purse for the top ladies in the tournament. The 54-hole event will mark the first LPGA presence in metro Atlanta in 10 years. The Symetra Tour – Road to the LPGA is the official developmental tour of the LPGA and is its equivalent to Major League Baseball’s AAA League. “It is from the ranks of these young players that you will find the newest LPGA stars,” said Tournament Director Michael Vajda. “And the Atlanta National course will be one of the top two courses that these players will play. “It has been a goal of the Symetra Tour to put its players on the kinds of courses they will face when they are in the LPGA, and Atlanta National fills that bill.” For the Milton golf club, it is a chance once again to showcase Atlanta National to a greater audience. “Atlanta National has prided itself on hosting premier golf tournaments and the Symetra Tour is a perfect opportunity for us to showcase our venue while also gaining experience for the 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur,” said Mike Davis, general manager of Atlanta National Golf Club. “ClubCorp has 30 premier facilities in the area and we’re anxious to highlight women’s professional golf to our membership as well as the general public,” he said. The Symetra Tour’s Dean Schneider had to agree the Atlanta National is a great venue for the tour. “This is definitely one of the top courses on the Symetra Tour,” Schneider said. And in 2015 she was awarded the 2015 Georgia State Golf Association’s Tommy Barnes Award, given annually to its player of the year. Shirley competed at Auburn from 2004-08 and was a three-time All-SEC selection. Another Atlanta player is Lacey Agnew, an assistant golf professional in Jonesboro and a player on the Symetra Tour. An injury will keep her out next week, but she said she is excited to see the types of courses like Atlanta

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Atlanta golfers and Symetra Tour professionals Lacey Agnew, left, and Karen Paolozzi show their support for the Symetra Tour’s Dark ‘n Stormy Classic at Atlanta National Golf Club.

National on the tour. “I grew up at Eagles Landing where I met Nancy Lopez during a tournament there. She became my idol,” said Agnew, who didn’t take up golf until high school. Not only did Lopez talk with the starstruck youngster, she also brought Agnew into the clubhouse where she got many players’ autographs. “I still have them today,” she said. “I’m very disappointed I won’t get to play in this tournament, now that one has finally got back to Atlanta.” Karen Paolozzi, who is an assistant pro at Druid Hills, will be in the Symetra event next week. She, too, says it is great to have the tour back after so long. “It will be a challenge out there. There won’t be a lot of birdies, that’s for sure,” Paolozzi said. Paolozzi will join a field of 144 professionals from the United States and around the globe competing for a $100,000 tournament purse. The winner will earn $15,000. Atlanta National will configure for 6,400 yards with par 72 for the tournament. A par 5 No.9 hole will be reversed so that it will play as the 18th hole for the tournament. “As the 18th hole, it could make for a dramatic finish on Sunday,” Davis said. With the support of the LPGA, Symetra’s mission is to prepare the world’s best young women professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. Since Symetra’s inaugural sponsorship year in 2012, the Symetra Tour has grown from 16 tournaments and $1.7 million in prize money to $3.5 million in prize money awarded over the

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Milestones: Continued from Page 12 the state’s 160-plus school systems — most of which reported few issues. Compounding the issue in Fulton was a reported network glitch along the AT&T network, which further hampered connections. This year, the state is requiring districts to administer Milestones online in at least 30 percent of testing, with paper and pencil allowed for the remainder. In year three (next year) the bar moves to 80 percent online, with 100 percent online in year five. “Districts have the discretion to exceed this figure,” he noted. “In 2014-15 the overall percentage statewide was 55 percent (for both EOG and EOC).”

LPGA: Continued from Page 30 course of 23 tournaments — the most events in 27 years. Tickets for the event are $10 each day. First-round play will begin on Thursday, May 19, with the final round scheduled for Saturday, May 21.

Fulton School officials acknowledge they did not have pencil and paper backups for testing once the online system faltered. “Schools had to decide before testing which students were going to test using paper and pencil and which students would test online,” said Robert Anderson, deputy superintendent of academics for FCSS. “The technological issues that our schools faced were after students had started testing and students were unable to switch formats once the test had started.” The GDOE has requested a waiver from the State Board of Education to not use EOG results for promotion and retention in elementary and middle schools. No decision has been made on any action for high school students whose EOC results will count for 20 percent of their course grade.

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The field of 144 will be trimmed to the top 60 and ties following second-round play on May 20. There is also a free “kids clinic” on Friday which will allow youngsters access to the players. The top 10 on the Symetra Tour’s final money list earn LPGA membership for the 2017 season, so the $15,000 top prize money could be the ticket for one golfer to the big show.

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Alleged shoplifter tries to take officer’s gun ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested April 23 after she allegedly stole $500 worth of home décor from a local store and attempted to take an officer’s gun. Alpharetta police responded to a call from a local store’s loss prevention officer regarding a woman who had become increasingly uncooperative when asked about a shoplifting incident. In a previous incident, the loss prevention officer had allegedly seen the woman along with a man take home décor items and switch their price labels with cheaper items to buy them at an artificially reduced price. The total worth of the merchandise was over $500. When the woman, Rita Lucas, 55, returned to the store, the loss prevention officer took her into custody. Lucas told police she had no weapons, but an officer did find a pocketknife on her person. While police were reviewing the video footage of Lucas and the suspected accomplice in the store, the woman slipped a hand from her cuffs and attempted to grab one police officer’s gun. She continued to struggle even after police subdued and cuffed her again. Lucas was arrested for felony shoplifting and attempting to take a weapon from a law enforcement officer.

Clothing change can’t fool cops ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a fleeing man April 22 for forgery of an $1,800 check and financial identity fraud. Christable Seymore, 44, allegedly presented the fraudulent check at a Touchmark Bank on Old Milton Parkway. A teller thought the documents he

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Continued from Page 2 arrested April 22 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and obstruction of an officer. ►► Michael Aaron Bolik, 24, of Marietta, was arrested April 20 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule IV controlled substance,

PUBLIC SAFETY gave her looked suspicious. The bank called the man to whom the check belonged and he verified that the check was fake. While the teller was busy contacting police, Seymore left the bank. An employee who followed him said Seymore put on a different shirt to change his appearance. Seymore was found in a grassy median just south of the bank. He was arrested for third-degree forgery and financial identity fraud.

Forest trail ends in fire JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman walking with her kids in the forest April 23 stumbled across an unattended fire. During the evening jaunt, the woman smelled something burning and noticed the small fire soon after they arrived on the path, when she told her kids to leave the scene for their safety. The woman used water from a nearby creek to put out the fire. The extinguished flames revealed a small object in the center. Johns Creek police were called to recover the burned device, which appeared to be a calculator. They also found a letter beside the calculator. No one was harmed.

Family returns to find forced break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A family reported $1,100 worth of jewelry missing from their residence after they left the house the morning of April 20. The wife returned home with her daughter in the afternoon to find a broken basement window. A cabinet on the main floor was wide open, and its contents were strewn everywhere. The path of destruction led to the master bedroom upstairs. The dresser was likewise ransacked, and several baskets were emptied and on the floor. The bathroom furniture was opened and all of the items in disarray. The three children’s rooms were also torn through and messed up. No one was harmed. While taking inventory, the family discovered two diamond rings and a pair

possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and no license. ►► Taquasia N. Ringer, 22, of Stone Mountain was arrested April 22 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, expired license and headlight violation. ►► Taneisha Rasheeda Turnage, 42, of Atlanta, was arrested April 21 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule II controlled

of gold earrings missing. One neighbor had noticed a gray truck parked in front of the family’s house earlier that day. It belonged to a landscaping crew that had been cutting the grass. Even though the family was gone most of the day, the mother did recall seeing a light-colored SUV parked in front of her house before leaving. It had not belonged to the landscaping company. There are no further details at this time.

Elderly woman reports $20K diamond ring stolen JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An elderly woman reported a burglary April 22 after leaving her house for three hours. When she and her husband returned in the late evening, they found that their bedroom had been ransacked. All doors and windows had been locked before leaving and were still secure when they came back. A more thorough investigation revealed that one basement window had been pried open and the lock damaged. They had no alarm system. The missing items include a $20,000 diamond ring, $600 in cash, a silver coin collection and a watch collection.

Hit-and-run suspect can’t escape police ROSWELL, Ga. — A man was arrested April 16 for a hit-and-run after improperly merging onto Alpharetta Highway. Roswell police were alerted to the incident when a woman reported a collision to her vehicle’s passenger’s side. According to the woman, a blue Toyota Tacoma truck had entered Alpharetta Highway, crossed two lanes and struck her car. The Tacoma then turned into the middle lane and drove away. The woman’s mother, who had been sitting on the passenger’s side, complained of head pain and was transported to the hospital. While police were documenting the

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substance, drugs not kept in the original container, failure to dim lights, and suspended license. ►► Korhan Esref Alparslan, 26, of Atlanta, was arrested March 16 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana. ►► Ryo Nicholas Vieira, 35, of Atlanta, was arrested March 16 on Nesbit Ferry Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and expired tag.

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Mt. Pisgah baseball outduels Aquinas, advances to second round Sets up series against rival King’s Ridge in second round By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Mount Pisgah baseball outlasted two comeback attempts by Aquinas to take the series 2-0 at the Patriot Athletic Campus last Friday, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The Patriots will take on Region 6-A rivals and two-time defending Class A state champions King’s Ridge in the second round. After winning the series, Mount Pisgah Head Coach Kent Harrison said he was proud of his team’s performance. “This has been a great group of young men. We are loaded with seniors who have worked for years to make this a reality.” The Patriots’ bats started hot in the first game of the series on Friday, with Mount Pisgah scoring runs in every inning. A Spencer Shields home run and an RBI double from Garrett Brasher gave the Patriots a 2-0 lead entering the

third inning. Ryan Bostic, who started on the mound for the Patriots, went three-up and three-down in the top of the third before the Patriots opened up their lead to 5-0 with three runs in the bottom of the inning. However, Aquinas came back in the third inning after two Bostic walks and an error loaded the bases. A sacrifice fly and a two-RBI single cut the Patriots lead to 5-3. But the Mount Pisgah offense was relentless, scoring five unanswered runs in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings, eventually allowing the Patriots to cruise to the 10-4 victory. Shields, a Georgia Southern commit, was 3-4 in the win with three RBIs. Jacob Greene also hit 3-4 and scored. Jacob Cendoya and Justin Gilvin pitched in relief for Bostic and com-

bined for 2.2 innings pitched where they allowed two hits and one run. “In Game 1 we came out and did exactly what we wanted to do, which was set the tempo,” Harrison said. “It was exciting to see [all of our batters] click and work well on the bases.” Harrison also said the momentum from the first game carried on to the second game, especially in regards to pitching. In Game 2, senior Zach Messinger threw an impressive complete game, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out six batters. “Messinger has been a workhorse for us all year,” said Harrison. “We continue to send him out big game after big game and he gives us a chance to win each time out. The defense played great behind him. I’m really proud to see a senior make the most of a playoff opportunity.” Where the Patriots’ bats were hot out of the gate in Game 1, Game 2 remained scoreless after three innings with the Patriots acting as the away team. Cendoya was able to break the stalemate in the top of the fourth when he scored from third on a passed ball. Cendoya was 3-3 with an RBI in Game 2.

Mount Pisgah’s lead remained 1-0 after the fifth inning, with Aquinas unable to find ways to hit Messinger. Messinger allowed just one hit through five innings. In the top of the sixth, Jojo Odachowski scored after Cendoya grounded to right field. With the ball still in play, Cendoya was given the green light to second and was thrown out, but Odachowski was able to score from third and doubled the Mount Pisgah lead to 2-0. The Irish were finally able to hit Messinger in the bottom of the sixth, opening the inning with two singles. A double to the right field wall scored both runners to tie the game. Mount Pisgah responded in the seventh with three runs to reclaim the lead. Green drove in an RBI double and an error on a dropped Odachowski pop up scored two more for the Patriots. Messinger then left no doubt in the bottom of the seventh, going three-up three-down to secure Mount Pisgah’s berth in the second round. Mount Pisgah’s win sets them up against rival King’s Ridge in the second round. The Tigers have won all three prior meetings this season, including a 15-inning marathon April 14-15.

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

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2032

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210,000

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2025

280,000

2030

340,000

2035

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2021

235,000

2026

290,000

2031

350,000

2036

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2041

2,890,000

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

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

2017

190,000

2022

220,000

2027

270,000

2032

330,000

2037

2,310,000

2018

190,000

2023

230,000

2028

280,000

2033

2,060,000

2038

2,380,000

2019

200,000

2024

240,000

2029

290,000

2034

2,120,000

2039

2,450,000

2020

210,000

2025

250,000

2030

310,000

2035

2,180,000

2040

2,530,000

2021

220,000

2026

260,000

2031

320,000

2036

2,250,000

2041

2,610,000

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

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

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-17 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers May 13, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine Sunday Sales APPLICANT Talento Group, LLC d/b/a Secreto Kitchen Bar 6195 Windward Parkway Suite 102 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Talento Group, LLC Registered Agent Paulo Henrique L. Junior

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-18 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers May 13, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT PSB Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Pepperoni’s Tavern 4190 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner PSB Restaurants, LLC Registered Agent Thomas Andrew Drolet, Jr.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 16, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-09 City of Alpharetta Capital Improvement Element (City Council Only) Consideration of Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report in order to transmit to the Atlanta Regional Commission. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.

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

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR HAYNES BRIDGE ROAD AT NORTH POINT DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Roswell’s proposed property tax rates ROSWELL, Ga.— The city of Roswell is proposing that the millage rate for fiscal year 2017 remain at 5.455 mills. The millage rate is the tax rate applied to property. Each mill represents $1 of tax assessment per $1,000 of assessed property value. The proposed millage rate includes 5.055 mills for mainte-

ITB #16-017 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for HAYNES BRIDGE ROAD AT NORTH POINT DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, maintenance of traffic, asphalt pavement widening, construction of concrete median, traffic signal modifications, erosion and sediment control, clean up and restoration. The location of the work is at the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and North Point Drive ---within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The ITB will be available online Thursday, May 5, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-16 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers May 13, 2016 3:00 P.M.

nance and operations and 0.400 mills for debt service. The City is estimating a .94 percent increase in property values. The actual change, however, will not be available until the official property digest is received from the Fulton County Tax Commissioner in July 2016. If there is an increase in property values once the digest is released, Roswell may see an increase in property tax revenue. Roswell’s proposed property tax rate of 5.455 mills is among the lowest in metro Atlanta and has remained unchanged since FY 2009. Mayor and Council will hold three public hearings on the proposed millage rate in the Council Chambers at Roswell City Hall on the following dates: • May 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. • May 16, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. • May 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 32 case, dispatch alerted them to a sighting of the Tacoma on Hembree Road. The vehicle was stopped, and the man was told to return to the original scene. The man, Zaki Alsayed, told police that he had left the scene because he got “confused.” He said he had been concussed for several months, and the injury had caused him to leave the accident. Alsayed said he was driving despite the concussion because “he needed to drive,” but he declined any health assis-

tance. Alsayed was arrested for failure to yield while entering a roadway and a hit-and-run.

Armed robbery scare yields wanted man ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a wanted man April 20 for robbery and parole violation. Police were alerted to an armed robbery late April 20 at a local hotel. The complainant told police that the suspect was carrying a knife and had stolen $1,000 from the victim before driving off. The suspect’s vehicle, a white Jeep

Liberty, was found and pulled over on Ga. 400, just before the North Springs MARTA station. Two suspects, a man and woman, were taken from the vehicle. They did not have a knife or any other weapon on them. Police determined that the reported incident had not been an armed robbery, and no one had been harmed. Ten $100 bills were found mixed in with the man’s money. The complainant declined to press charges after the two were taken into custody. The man, Domique Robinson, 44, had an active warrant for parole violation and was arrested. The woman was released with no charges.

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