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Chairman John Eaves: State of Fulton

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. 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. Read more, Page 32.

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Olivia Hudson was last seen April 26. If located, contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100.

Roswell teen missing ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing person. Olivia Hudson, a 17-yearold black female, was recently reported missing by her mother. Hudson was last seen walking home in Roswell on April 26 at 12:30 a.m. from the Kroger shopping center at 900 Marietta Highway, Roswell. Hudson does not have a cell phone, money or vehicle. She was wearing an Atlanta Hawks T-shirt, black pants, a gray headband, and black and white Nike shoes. If located, please contact 911 or the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100.

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

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Alleged shoplifter tries to take policeman’s gun ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested April 23 after she allegedly stole over $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

to maintain lane. ►► Helen Christine Failor, 29, of Breezewood Circle, Alpharetta, was 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

See ARRESTS, Page 42 officer took her into custody. Lucas told police she had no weapons, but an officer found a pocketknife hidden 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 attempted removal of 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 a check worth over $1,800 and financial identity fraud. Christable Seymore, 44, allegedly presented the fraudulent check at a local bank, where a teller thought the documents he gave her looked suspicious. The bank verified that the check 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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City seeks input on proposed transportation projects By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – If Fulton County approves a Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax referendum in the November elections, then Johns Creek will receive an estimated $82.7 million for transportation projects over the fiveyear life of the TSPLOST. But there is a catch. Fulton County, except for Atlanta (Atlanta will hold its own TSPLOST referendum), will hold a countywide referendum whether to accept an additional ¾ cent sales tax to fund strictly transportation projects approved by the individual Fulton cities and unincorporated Fulton County. So if everyone in Johns Creek votes “No” on the referendum but it still passes, then Johns Creek will still pay the tax. “Johns Creek will receive an estimated $82.7 million over the five years of the TSPLOST. The catch is if we do not present a list of projects by the end of May for inclusion on the referendum, then none of the TSPLOST due to us can be used by us,” said Mayor Mike Bodker. “In other words, without a plan we will still pay the sales tax but it will go to the other cities that did turn in prioritized transportation plans. Therefore

we will have a plan of action for the May 30 deadline.” That is why the Johns Creek City Council spent the better part of its April 25 City Council meeting drafting its prioritized lists of transportation BLACK projects for three proposed tiers of funding. Tier one contains the highest priority projects; tier two involves important projects but not as pressing as tier one; and tier three projects have the lowest priority but would be in place BODKER to move forward when the other two tiers are completed. All of the projects considered are plans that that have been in the works by the city and in consultation with other cities to see if and where mutual cooperation would be beneficial. So it was not as if the projects have not been previously discussed. Much of the preliminary work in prioritization was done at the City Council retreat held earlier this year in Mountain Park. The projects have been drawn from a number of ongoing plans

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Johns Creek seeks citizen input on TSPLOST projectss The city of Johns Creek is soliciting feedback from the public regarding transportation improvement options to include in its proposed Transportation Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax list of projects. The City Council will review the results of the public meetings and, if the decision is made to participate in the TSPLOST, it will approve the final list and forward it to Fulton County. The city has scheduled the following meetings to provide the public multiple opportunities to learn about the project list, ask questions and offer suggestions: • Tuesday, May 10, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 62 Community Room, 10925 Rogers Circle • Monday, May 16, 6-8 p.m., Park Place at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road city Public Works Department staff have been working on. “There are a number of different pots for funding that we can pursue,” said City Manager Warren Hutmacher. “And we looked at the scopes of services the city needs. We also looked [outside the city limits] at demographic patterns, the growth of other cities and their land-use patterns. “Taking all of those into account, the city staff has come up with the projects that best match up for what we want to accomplish and to create an effective strategy to obtain those goals.” Public Works Director Tom Black and his staff outlined $135.5 million in the three tiers of proposed transportation projects. Obviously, that far exceeds the $82.7 million the city expects to collect in the five-year life of the TSPLOST, but Black says there will be other sources of funding for many of those projects. “It does not cost anything to have projects on the lists, but if we get other money from GDOT or the feds, what we save on TSPLOST money we can then use for other projects down the list,” Black said. “But they have to be projects listed on the TSPLOST to do it.” Some of the tier one projects include: • Widening Medlock Bridge Road from

See TSPLOST, Page 38

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Crash in Oconee County kills 4 UGA students 2 from Alpharetta, 1 from Milton

… We grieve with them and we pray for comfort and solace during these unimaginable circumstances.”

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com 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 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

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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.

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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 at night, there is a little catch in our breath. There is the slightest flutter of the heartbeat until we are reassured it is, after all, just a phone call. It’s not the phone call. So our hearts go out to the families of Brittany, Kayla and Christina. Yes, we mourn Halle Scott, we pray for Agnes Kim, who still clings to life as I write this. But these three girls who lived among us we feel the most. It is not that we are callous about the oth-

... 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. ers. Rather it is that we are human. We can feel the regret for the pain of others. But when it is this close to home, we suddenly feel the pain itself. We, who did not know them in life, do so now and are touched. We know how Kala and Brittany were BFFs since they were tots. They were counselors together at the YMCA’s Camp High Harbour at Lake Allatoona. Christina loved animals and played guitar. She even played for her church, Birmingham United Methodist. These kids were so normal, and yet in their way unique and special. They seemed to have touched the lives of everyone they met. So tonight we should all hug our young ones a little tighter– for the parents who cannot. It is pointless to ask why, in the great scheme of things, did this tragedy have to happen. We only can know that type of tragedy occurs every day and no one is immune to it. All we can do is tell those hurting most that we share, just a little bit, of what they feel now. In some way, these young women have touched us also. If people can live in our hearts, then these girls will live in ours. As I write this, I look at a photo of a young Christina. She is standing in a field of sunflowers with her arms outstretched as if to draw the whole world closer. Words are so pitifully inadequate at times like these. We wish we could ease the pain, but we can’t. All we can do is promise we will remember them and the way they touched the lives of others.

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, KATHLEEN STURGEON share and offer updates on what’s Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com happening in our 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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ATLANTA — Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves says cooperation among commissioners has helped strengthen the county, and that spirit of cooperation will help him launch new initiatives to improve the livelihood of residents. Speaking to a crowd of more than 200 at the annual State of the County address in Atlanta last week, Eaves said that after 10 years as chairman, he senses more countywide cohesion than in the past. As a result, he has asked each of the county’s six commissioners to lead efforts in six specialized areas: Safety, economic opportunity, health, cultural and recreational enrichment, self-sufficiency, efficient and effective and fiscally sound government. “Each commissioner has embraced one of the priority areas to become its champion; and each one of us has hit the ground running,” Eaves said. The revived spirit of cooperation, he said, has produced, for the second year in a row, passage of a balanced budget and a change in the way budgeting decisions are made. The county is now emphasizing outcomes instead of just funding expenses, he said. “In my first few years, a unanimous agreement on priorities like these would have been nearly impossible,” Eaves said. The list of initiatives, dubbed “2020 reVision,” addresses transportation as a key issue. “We are taking the first step with TSPLOST, a dedicated sales tax for transportation,” the chairman said. “This sales tax — three-quarters of a penny outside of Atlanta — will help us buy back some of the minutes and hours we waste in traffic each and every day.” Eaves said he has been meeting with the 14 county mayors for more than a year to bring the plan to fruition, and he hopes Fulton County voters will approve the tax this November. In the area of business growth, Eaves said he will introduce a resolution to form a special technology investment advisory council which will wed government and the private sector to make Fulton County attractive for venture capital. He said he has asked John Yates, a partner with Morris Manning and Martin, and a tech community authority, 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 EAVES 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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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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Internet issues disrupt Milestones testing in Fulton High-stakes testing has second year of problems By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Internet issues during the high-stakes Georgia Milestones Assessments disrupted the testing process for thousands of Fulton County School System students in April, putting into question the validity of the results for a second year. The problems first surfaced at the elementary and middle schools, which began testing April 12, and spilled over into high school testing, which started two weeks later. Reports of students sitting idly for hours while awaiting Internet connection flooded social media sites, but school officials said the issue was not across the board at all schools. “Some of our schools did experience technical issues during the first days of testing, such as server overload, an unscheduled iPad OS software update, and an AT&T outage,” said Susan Hale, a spokesperson for the FCSS. “The issues impacted mainly schools who were testing majority online and wireless, and occurred as students were in the

testing session or about to begin.” 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 their 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

The issues impacted mainly schools who were testing majority online and wireless, and occurred as students were in the testing session or about to begin.” SUSAN HALE FCSS spokesperson negative consequences.” As far as where to place the blame for the online issues, FCSS officials and state officials had differing ideas. Hale noted prior to testing, a “thorough preflight” was conducted to ensure the load of all students logging on at the same time could be handled by the system’s wireless servers.

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City councils first lesson: Lead, not follow Johns Creek is a vibrant community with just about everything going for it: good jobs abound, great neighborhoods, award-winning schools – in short, just about everything a ChamHATCHER HURD ber of Commerce Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com could want. Does that mean everything is hunky dory in the Emerald City? Absolutely not. There is no automatic pilot in government. It’s like taking care of your house. If you are not always staying ahead of problems — termites, mold, dry rot and the roof leaking — all are inevitable at some point. I make this tiresome analogy because it is getting increasingly uncomfortable to watch the Johns Creek City Council at its meetings. They don’t work well together as a body, they lack cohesion and seem incapable of making tough decisions. Meanwhile, council members go off on tangents on issues of personal preference that seem more about “scoring points” than accomplishing anything of

significance. Let’s start with the city’s professional staff. The city pays handsomely for that staff, much of it through CH2M Hill that recruits them. That is all to the good. A good staff pays for itself. And in my 30 years of covering cities, it is safe to say Johns Creek has an excellent staff. So if you subscribe to the oft-quoted theory that the elected officials should set policy and have staff execute it, then it is time for Johns Creek to take those words to heart. Time and again, council gets mired in trivial things. Case in point: Recently the council was yet again grousing about the branding of the city. Most residents probably have forgotten that the old city logo with a blue river in it has been changed to one of three shields. Yet the argument goes on over whether to fully embrace the new brand (with the tagline: Be the Exception) or to use up all of the existing stationery, pens, business cards with the old logo. They apparently can’t even agree to put the logo on signage in the city. Shhh! We have a new logo, don’t tell anybody. It was excruciating to watch council publicly dissolve over the price of a tent to be used in the city’s 10th anniversary celebration. Then it spilled over into which line item it should be in the budget. It is like watching a married couple fight in a restaurant. Next, staff described the plan for widening of Jones Bridge Road through a residential area as having a planted median. One councilwoman objected to such a thing because of the expense of maintaining the landscape. So we should make traveling all our roads resemble Ga. 400? Johns Creek is not Flint, Michigan.

Johns Creek is not Flint, Michigan. “Be the Exception” is just a slogan if you’re not willing to live up to it. Frugal: yes. Scrooge: no. Quality of life is a huge part of being exceptional, but it must be more than words. “Be the Exception” is just a slogan if you’re not willing to live up to it. Frugal: yes. Scrooge: no. Quality of life is a huge part of being exceptional, but it must be more than words. Too often council spends its valuable time on the minutia of government, and in doing so deflects council’s attention from what it should be doing. Yes, we want the City Council to be good stewards of public money, but they suffer from “paralysis by analysis.” For example, we are two years into making a decision about Barnwell Road. Like most collector roads that lead to major arteries at the edge of the city limits, it attracts a lot of traffic and a lot of congestion. Yet another round of public hearings has been called for because the council evidently gets emails from folks who don’t like the plan. There comes a time to pull the trigger. You are never going to convince the opponents because their solution is to do nothing. If you are not prepared to say no to people, you are reduced to being simply ineffectual. Bottom line: You have a professional staff that knows what they are doing. Yet they have been called upon to defend their plans time and again with objections that are short on facts. Take Barnwell Road, the most recent and persistent example. Staff’s plan is to slow traffic and make it

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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

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Providence Bank President Bradley Serff, left, speaks at the bank’s anniversary celebration as Board Chairman John E. Mansour, center, and board member J. David Jones look on. 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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Harry Norman promotes Bonura to general manager NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Harry Norman Realtors has promoted Jenni Bonura, senior vice president and managing broker, to the position of general manager. Bonura began her real estate career in 2002 as a sales agent and has since held various roles within the company. As senior vice president and managing broker of Harry BONURA Norman’s North Fulton office, her responsibilities included overseeing the daily operations as well as taking an active role in every aspect of the business. During her tenure as managing broker at North Fulton, the office has been a consistent presence in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of top 20

real estate offices in metro Atlanta. In her new role as general manager, she will support the sales agents and brokers to enhance the client experience, the agent experience and to continue to expand Harry Norman Realtors.

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Main Street Automotive Grand re-opening May 14

MILTON, Ga. —David Burr of the Milton Realty Group was named Agent of the Year for the second consecutive year March 1 by parent company The Buyer’s Agency. A 30year resident of the area, Burr lives in Milton with wife, Brenda, and children Lindsay, Riley and Jack. Burr works with residential buyers and sellers, as well as investor clients. BURR “I am honored to receive this prestigious award for the second time,” said Burr. “The Milton real estate market continues to thrive, and it is

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Doug Tye has partnered with Todd McDougald to recently open Main Street Automotive Service in Alpharetta. Tye, who was born and raised in Alpharetta, will be managing partner, bringing a leadership role with many years of automotive experience. The re-grand opening of Main Street Automotive Service, 540 North Main St., Alpharetta, will be May 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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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

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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.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: forl.net

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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Once accepted, the child may remain at that school through all grade levels, for example through fifth grade, eighth grade and 12th grade, as long as attendance requirements are met. Selection is made based on lottery if applications exceed space, and siblings are not guaranteed placement, according to school officials. If accepted, parents agree to provide transportation to the school of choice. Available Open Enrollment Schools in North Fulton for the 2016-17 school year include: Elementary Schools • Abbotts Hill Elementary • Dolvin Elementary School • Findley Oaks Elementary School • Esther Jackson • Highway 9 Elementary (opening August 2016 • Hillside Elementary School • Ocee Elementary School • Shakerag Elementary School • Wilson Creek Elementary School Middle Schools • Elkins Pointe Middle School • Holcomb Bridge Middle School • Taylor Road Middle School High Schools • Alpharetta High School • Northview High School

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Student Leadership Johns Creek Announces Class of 2018 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – After a highly competitive selection process, Student Leadership Johns Creek announced the SLJC Class of 2018 representing student-leaders from all four Johns Creek high schools. These students were announced at a ceremony April 14tat Johns Creek High School. The students chosen to participate in this two-year leadership program are: CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL: Christina Fabrizio, Julia Green, Keni Harris, Freddie Hernandez, Lauren Ridley, Joe Scott, Anna Smith, Jake Stetzer, Sam Warren, and Tahj Willis. CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL: Will Bracknell, Jake Brown, Melis Demir, Kate Hawley, Josh Kim, Meghan Kulkarni, Sarika Mahajan, Ajay Malmudar, Nanditha Ramasekaran, Rohan Vuppala, Alex Welch,

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cricket was Great Britain’s national sport. And as the British Empire grew, the sport was introduced literally all over the world. The Atlanta Cricket League is made up of almost entirely South Asian players. The game showed up in Milton this spring to take advantage of the good weather and Bell football/soccer fields. “I got a call from Roswell Recreation that the Atlanta Cricket League was looking for a place to play,” said Milton Recreation and Parks Director Jim Cregge. “The league has been using Roswell for a number of years. And Roswell said they have been good stewards of their fields the league uses.” Cregge said they played 63 games in four days to kick off the league’s season. “The league has Milton residents who asked us to rent the fields and we were happy to do it for them,” he said. “It is a great opportunity for us to serve another segment of this community and that’s the game that they play.”

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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

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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 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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Mount Pisgah 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

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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

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Northview nearly pulls out upset, Mount Pisgah advances By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The first round of the state baseball playoffs concluded last Saturday. Here is your rundown of all local games:

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run innings to take down North Gwinnett in two games. Leading 5-2 in Game 1, the Raiders used a walk and three singles to extend their lead to 8-2, the cushion they needed to take the win. Game 2 saw the Raiders score a combined five runs in the sixth and seventh innings to break the 2-2 tie, eventually winning the game and series.

Northview (4) vs. Norcross (1): An error cost Northview in the seventh inning of Game 1, the lone run of the game, to put the Titans down 1-0 in the series. However, Northview would keep their first trip to the playoffs in six years alive with a six-run sixth inning in Game 2, enough to force a Game 3 on Saturday. Though Norcross was only able to get three hits off of Colton McDaniel and Avery Thomas, walks and errors allowed the Blue Devils to open a 6-0 lead. DJ Poteet put Northview on the board with a three-run double, but it was too late for the upset-seeking Titans.

West Forsyth (3) vs. Collins Hill (2): West Forsyth failed to handle Collins Hill’s bats as the Eagles scored a combined 27 runs on the Wolverines in two games. Big innings for Collins Hill crippled West in both games. In Game 1, West gave up eight runs in the fourth and six runs in inning two of Game 2. The Wolverines utilized six pitchers in the two games but none were able to stymie the Eagles’ offense. West has now been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for four straight seasons.

Mountain View (4) vs. Lambert (1): The top-seeded Longhorns were tested in the first round, needing three games to down Mountain View. Lambert dropped the first game after Mountain View scored six runs late in Game 1. In Game 2, two RBI singles from Kyle MCann and Jake Tomelevage gave the Longhorns a lead while Zach Graveno pitched a complete game. Griffin Jarrett led the Longhorns with two RBIs in Game 3 as the Longhorns’ Turner Scruggs struck out six batters in seven innings pitched.

Forsyth Central (1) vs. Druid Hills (4): The Bulldogs left no doubt in their series against Druid Hills, outscoring the Devils 16-0 in two games. Parker Morrison pitched a complete game (5 IP due to mercy rule) in Game 1, striking out six batters. Luke Sutko led the Bulldogs with three RBIs on the way to their 10-0 win. Pitching was also the key for the Bulldogs in Game 2 as Ryan Cox pitched a complete game, striking out seven batters and allowing just three hits.

North Gwinnett (3) vs. North Forsyth (2): North Forsyth used two late multi-

Cambridge (3) vs. Southwest DeKalb (2): Cambridge ended with loads of runs

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in Game 1 and started Game 2 with more, enabling the Bears to take the series against Southwest DeKalb. The Bears scored 12 runs in the final four innings of Game 1 while Austin Weiermiller struck out nine and allowed just three hits. The momentum gained from the end of Game 1 carried over to Game 2 as the Bears scored 10 runs in the first three innings and cruised to a 10-4 win.

Class 3A Brantley County (4) vs. Blessed Trinity (1): BT scored more runs in a single inning than hits allowed through two games. Hayden Lehman, Connor Durham and John Michael Bertrand, who pitched a complete Game 2, allowed just five hits in two games against Brantley County. Conor Davis hit 4-6 in the series and Zach Bogosian had three RBIs for the Titans as they move to round two seeking their third straight Class 3A state title.

Class A Mount Vernon (15) vs. King’s Ridge (2): King’s Ridge used solid pitching, 22 hits and took advantage of Mount Vernon errors to sweep the first-round series. Kyle Brnovich dominated from the mound in Game 1, throwing a onehit complete game and striking out 12 batters. In Game 2, Mount Vernon committed five errors and, with the Tigers’ bats clicking, King’s Ridge had no trouble lighting up the scoreboard

Round 1 scores • (G1) North Gwinnett 5, North Forsyth 8 • (G2) North Forsyth 7, North Gwinnett 2 • (G1) West Forsyth 7, Collins Hill 16 • (G2) Collins Hill 11, West Forsyth 4 • (G1) Northview 0, Norcross 1 • (G2) Norcross 5, Northview 10 • (G3) Northview 3, Norcross 6 • (G1) Mountain View 7, Lambert 1 • (G2) Lambert 3, Mountain View 1 • (G3) Mountain View 0, Lambert 5 • (G1) Druid Hills 0, Forsyth Central 10 • (G2) Forsyth Central 6, Druid Hills 0 • (G1) Cambridge 12, SW DeKalb 1 • (G2) SW DeKalb 4, Cambridge 10 • (G1) Brantley County 1, Blessed Trinity 8 • (G2) Blessed Trinity 6, Brantley County 0 • (G1) Mount Vernon 1, King’s Ridge 9 • (G2) King’s Ridge 13, Mount Vernon 3 • (G1) Aquinas 4, Mount Pisgah 10 • (G2) Mount Pisgah 5, Aquinas 2 for 13 runs. The Tigers are the two-time defending Class A state champions. Aquinas (10) vs. Mount Pisgah (7): Mount Pisgah’s bats were hot in Game 1 and their defense was shut down in Game 2, allowing the Patriots to advance to the second round. Spencer Shields hit 3-4 with three RBIs in Game 1 and the Patriots scored in five of six innings at bat to cruise to a Game 1 victory before Zach Messinger shut down the Fighting Irish’s offense in Game 2, allowing four hits in seven innings.

Johns Creek team wins Tennessee soccer tournament

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek’s Concorde Fire U8 Boys black team traveled to Gatlinburg, Tenn. on April 20 - 21 to play in the Alliance Premier Soccer Tournament for the opportunity to compete against teams from other SE States. The team, coached by Jason Christie, played against the best the tournament had to offer and dominated in true championship fashion. The boys put on a passing and scoring clinic, outscoring their opponents 33-5 in four games and brought the championship plaque home to Johns Creek. Despite the lopsided scores in all but one game, the boys fought hard for every offensive goal and defensive block and showed grace and admirable sportsmanship in victory.

Pictured from left are the triumphant Concorde Fire team Rhett Smith, Noah Bright, Weston Pond, Mackane Parkman, Kimani Peters, Antonio Medina, Daniel Wyborn, Ryan Gottschalk, Jack Goldman, Anthony Iwaszkiewicz, Mateo Baxter and Coach Jason Christie.

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Jack Cioffi, with the Savannah College of Art and Design Bees, was named to the MCLA DII SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference second team for the second year in a row.

Ben Corrigan, with the NCAA DII Lenoir-Rhyne Bears, was named to the All-Southern Atlantic Conference second team.

Quentin Johnson, with the NCAA DIII Berry College Vikings, was named to the Southern Athletic Association’s second team.

Former Hooch lacrosse players selected for collegiate all-conference teams JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Three former Chattahoochee boys lacrosse players were named to all-conference teams on the collegiate level. Jack Cioffi, Ben Corrigan and Quentin Johnson were each named second team all-conference by their respective conferences. Cioffi, a sophomore midfielder for the Savannah College of Art and Design Bees, was named second team midfielder for the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association DII SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference team for the second year in a row. This year, Cioffi compiled 22 goals,

five assists and 25 ground balls. He netted a goal or an assist in all of the Bees’ 13 games and had eight multigoal games. He was Chattahoochee’s 2013 MVP and is studying architecture at SCAD. Corrigan, a sophomore midfielder for NCAA DII Lenoir-Rhyne University, was named to the All-Southern Atlantic Conference second team. Corrigan scored 22 goals, had eight assists, nine ground balls and caused five turnovers for the Bears. He scored two goals in the regular-season conference championship game, which Lenoir-Rhyne won on their

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way to clinching the 2016 SAC tournament championship April 30. Corrigan was the 2014 Chattahoochee MVP and is majoring in marketing and public relations at Lenoir-Rhyne. Johnson, a junior attackman for the NCAA DIII Berry College Vikings, was named to the Southern Athletic Association’s second team. He recorded 17 goals, 23 assists, 17 ground balls and caused five turnovers this season. He had six assists versus Huntingdon and notched a season-best four goals in a game against Hendrix. He was named Chattahoochee’s MVP in 2011 and is majoring in exercise science at Berry.

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XL212 Announces April Student-Athletes of the Month Andy Mao, Julia Couch honored NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Julia Couch and Andy Mao were honored as the XL212 Student-Athletes of the Month at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce February Eggs and Enterprise Breakfast Tuesday, April 26. The SAM award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of deserving Student-Athletes in the greater North Fulton area. Winners are chosen from nominations made by area athletic directors and coaches, and are based on extraordinary academic proficiency, exceptional athletic accomplishments and dedication to civic action. Female SAM Winner – Julia Couch The female Student-Athlete of the Month is Julia Couch, a Senior lacrosse player from Centennial High School. Julia has a career 165 goals, 83 assists, 97 draw controls and 72 ground balls. She is four-year varsity player, three years as captain. Julia is a 2015 United States Lacrosse Academic All-American and has signed to play lacrosse at Florida Southern. Julia has a 95.9 GPA and has been on the Honor Roll all four years of high school. She is a National Honor Society member, a Spanish National Honor Society member and received the Jamie McHenry Memorial Scholarship. In addition to her excellence on the field and in the classroom, Julia serves a Special Needs Peer Facilitator and a Junior Knights Camp Counselor. Emily Perling, her coach, said, “Coaching Julia has been the biggest pleasure for me. She is the first player I have coached all four years of their career, and watching her sign in the fall has been an amazing process. Her positive spirit is contagious which is

why she was elected as captain for her third year in a row. As a freshman, she was eager to learn from her teammates. She quickly jumped into a leadership role and hasn’t left since. The poise she possess under pressure, and the way she can uplift her teammates, will truly be missed when she graduates this spring.” Male SAM Winner – Andy Mao The male Student-Athlete of the Month is Freshman golfer Andy Mao from Johns Creek High School. He is ranked in the top 20 nationally in his class which qualified him for the 2015 Scott Robertson Junior Golf Tournament where he played in the final group of the final round. At the 2015 Atlanta Junior Golf Annual Award Ceremony, he was the MAAD player of the year for having the most wins, the most points and received the award for having the lowest scoring average of all the players. Andy led Johns Creek to a second place finish in the Buford Best Ball Tournament with a team score of 66, shooting three under 69 on his own ball. His stroke average last month was 72, which is even with par, and during his match versus Milton in March, he made a 164 hole in one at the Country Club of the South. Andy and his Gladiator team are headed to the State Championships. Off the course, Andy has an impressive 98.2 GPA. Also, he is an accomplished pianist who enjoys going to area senior homes to play his music. Coach Luke Warren said, “Andy is Steady Eddie. He has an even keel temperament, helps everyone out and has great sportsmanship. This is just the beginning of a very promising career for this young man. He is a great player and an even better person.”

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TSPLOST: Johns Creek seeks input on road projects Continued from Page 4 McGinnis Ferry Road to the Chattahoochee River ($10 million); • Widening State Bridge Road from Medlock to the Chattahoochee ($2 million): • Medlock-State Bridge intersection improvements ($8 million); • Jones Bridge Road widening from Douglas Road to McGinnis Ferry ($7 million); • Nesbit Ferry Road corridor improvements ($3.5 million); • Belle and Boles roads safety improvements ($7 million) • Haynes Bridge Road widening from Old Alabama to Mansell Road ($5 million). Tier two projects are mostly bridge improvements and a resurfacing program valued at $90 million. A tier three project would be the Findley Road extension to Lakefield Drive at a cost of $7.5 million. Black said he will ask the City Council to borrow construction money up front and use TSPLOST dollars to repay. This will allow the city to “hit the ground running” and begin projects in tier one sooner rather than later.

This map indicates major projects of other communities aimed at Johns Creek that will direct more traffic into the city. “Very quickly there is going to be a lot more work all around the Atlanta area, and there simply will not be the construction crews to get it all done,” Black said. “As the projects do get funded, you will see construction companies from outside the state start bidding on the work.” Black said he would like to the see the city working before the price of contracts starts to climb.

As the projects do get funded, you will see construction companies from outside the state start bidding on the work.” TOM BLACK, Public Works Director Any interest costs associated with the loans to get that early start will be

largely offset by savings from paying the rising costs of construction.

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

Mike Bodker Mayor

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Local students strive to end medical inequality abroad JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Imagine barely surviving off of less than a dollar to spend on food and water every day. Imagine not having enough clean water or clothes to properly protect oneself from the environment. Imagine a world in which each person has to struggle just to wake up and see another sunrise. According to the World Health Organization, this is the harsh reality for almost 1.2 billion people around the world. This hardship exposes this group of more than a billion people to unsafe sanitary conditions, thus increasing their likelihood of contracting various diseases and moral burdens. First Aid for All is an organization made up of middle school and high school students from across the Johns Creek-Atlanta area that aims to alleviate this problem. The organization has not only distributed first aid kits domestically, specifically in Atlanta and Athens, but also internationally in India. First Aid for All was started by Northview High School student Amal

Bhatganar when he witnessed the disparity in medical needs during his family’s travels. In April 2015, he started a student-led organization called First Aid for All with the intent of alleviating medical inequality. His organization adopts a four-part approach: spreading awareness, distributing first aid kits, raising funds, and volunteering throughout the community. “I was just simply amazed by such the poor living conditions whenever I traveled abroad on family vacations, specifically in India and Mexico,” Amal Bhatnagar said. “I knew that different programs to improve such living conditions already existed, but I still felt there was something else I could do. Just standing there and not doing anything about this issue made me feel morally responsible for it.” “This past year has been a great start for us. We hope to continue these efforts to help make our mission possible,” said Vice-President Soumil Nariani. With the organization’s current trends, he strongly believes that this dream can become a possibility.

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.

First Aid for All, a student-led organization started by Northview student Amal Bhatganar, aims to alleviate international medical inequality by distributing first aid kits and raising awareness. Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of June 6, 2016. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: • Purple Taser • Cardboard Box • BB Gun Walther P99 • Blue School Book Bag W/ Pair Nike Shoes, one brown sock, one white sock, iron, and .61 U.S. Currency • Bytech car charger • Green Publix bags w/ 4 envelopes • Bath Spout Cover • Ideal Device • Buffer • Drying Towel • Boxes of Newport • Shurhold Tool bag • White Iphone • Adidas Cologne • Pocket Knife • Versace Cologne • 2 Iphones 1 Samsung 1LG • Dewalt Charger • Ryobi Tool Box • Sure Bilt Light • Air Compressor

• HP Elite Book • Air Compressor • Ryobi Tool Bag • Ipod • Keys w/ Alabama Lanyard • Ryobi Bag w/ Tools • Pioneer Brand Ampliﬁer • $2.37 • Paperwork from front passenger side console • Nikon cool pix camera • 2 Boxes of cigarettes • Hugo Boss Sunglasses • CDS from Console • 808 Speaker & Oxygen sensor • Pictures • Green Dot Card • Louisville Slugger Bat • Xbox • 6x9 speaker • Clothing from backseat • Garmin GPS

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

Principal Amount

Year

2017

210,000

2022

2018

210,000

2019

220,000

2020

2021

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year 2032

Principal Amount $

370,000

Year

Principal Amount

2037

2,560,000

250,000

2027

300,000

2023

260,000

2028

305,000

2033

2,280,000

2038

2,640,000

2024

270,000

2029

330,000

2034

2,350,000

2039

2,720,000

230,000

2025

280,000

2030

340,000

2035

2,420,000

2040

2,800,000

235,000

2026

290,000

2031

350,000

2036

2,490,000

2041

2,890,000

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

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

Year

Principal Amount

2017

190,000

2022

220,000

2027

270,000

2032

330,000

2037

2,310,000

2018

190,000

2023

230,000

2028

280,000

2033

2,060,000

2038

2,380,000

2019

200,000

2024

240,000

2029

290,000

2034

2,120,000

2039

2,450,000

2020

210,000

2025

250,000

2030

310,000

2035

2,180,000

2040

2,530,000

2021

220,000

2026

260,000

2031

320,000

2036

2,250,000

2041

2,610,000

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

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

City, Keep Johns Creek Beautiful offer free paper shredding May 7 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The City of Johns Creek, Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, and Panera Bread Co. on Medlock Bridge Road are offering free shredding of sensitive documents and recycling of cooking fats, oils and grease (FOG), fluorescent bulbs and gently-used clothes and shoes on May 7. The event is part of the Johns Creek’s Hero4aDay initiative, which is a community day of service that includes a path repair and beautification project at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Public Library and painting the fence at Newtown Community Garden. To volunteer for the library project, visit www.volunteermatch.org/search/ opp2328607.jsp. To volunteer for the Newtown Community Garden project, visit www.volunteermatch.org/search/ opp2338005.jsp. The shredding event also provides an opportunity to properly dispose of

fats, oils and grease that can clog pipes and cause sewage to back up in streets and homes. Fluorescent tubes and curly compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, which lingers in the environment for years. Keep Johns Creek Beautiful has special equipment that destroys the lights and stores the material and gases for recovery later by a certified fluorescent-light recycling firm. To avoid identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission recommends shredding charge receipts, copies of credit applications, insurance forms, physician statements, checks and bank statements, expired charge cards and credit offers. Documents at the event will be shred on-site, and all of the paper will be recycled. For information about the shredding event, contact Keep Johns Creek Beautiful at 770-551-7766. This event is free

Shred & recycle Who: City of Johns Creek, Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, Panera Bread Co. What: Document shredding, FOG and fluorescent bulb recycling Where: Panera Bread Co., 11715 Medlock Bridge Rd. When: May 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: This event is free for residents of the City of Johns Creek; however, for non-residents, there is a fee of up to $5 to recycle fluorescent bulbs. for residents of the City of Johns Creek; however, for non-residents, there is a fee of up to $5 to recycle fluorescent bulbs. This event does NOT include electronics recycling.

Roswell hosts free Family Music, Health and Wellness Expo ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell knows music is as good for the body as it is for the soul. Find out where music, movement, and health intersect at Roswell’s Family Music, Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo will be at Riverside Park at 575 Riverside Road. Local bands and artists will showcase their talents on stage throughout the day as fitness instructors demonstrate programs such as Cardio Fusion and Yoga. Healthcare professionals from around the community will be offering free screenings for hearing, vision, dental, blood pressure, bone density, blood glucose, nutrition, and more. Inflatables, face painting, concessions, and many other kid-

Milestones: Continued from Page 12 “All preflights went well, so it was unexpected when the servers did not respond accordingly,” said Hale. “We continue to research the issue, but our best understanding is that the download of content from the state testing server to our local servers was heavier than anticipated.” At the state level, Cardoza said the issue was in the frequency of sending test responses to the state. “A consistent concern expressed by districts was that the testing site managers (TSMs) did not transmit student responses as frequently as needed, causing some students to be unable to proceed,” he explained. “District technology staff had to manually man-

friendly activities will also be on hand for a fun-filled afternoon. Vendors participating in the expo include: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, North Fulton Hospital, Creekview Family Chiropractic, Sam’s Club, Atlanta Karate, Sprouts Farmers Market, Roswell Yoga Life, Roswell Health & Injury Center, American Cancer Society, Kaiser Permanente, Balance Nutrition and Fitness, Humana, Ziga, Raw Juice Boutique, Fit2DMax, Vitality Sports Chiropractic, and the Georgia Aquarium. For information about the event visit RoswellGov.com. For inquiries on becoming a vendor, contact Kiran Fatania at 770-594-6406 or Susan Silver at 770-641-3760.

age the TSMs to help ensure students could continue without interruption.” Cardoza noted the variety of student devices, operating systems, as well as district and school infrastructures contributed to different experiences across 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).” 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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ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA The City of Alpharetta, in conjunction with GovDeals, will conduct a CONTINUOUS online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com. All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party. For further information, visit www.govdeals.com or contact Joshua Amusa with the City of Alpharetta, Department of Finance at (678) 297-6095 or jamusa@alpharetta.ga.us.

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

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 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 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, 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 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. ► ► Marshall H. Timberlake, 37, of Suwanee, was arrested April 18 on Beth Road in Cumming for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Vahdat Mohammad Zarshenas, 54, of Twelvestone Drive, Roswell, was arrested March 24 on Cramer Drive in Cumming for possession of marijuana and failure to obey a stop sign.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-18

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

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

APPLICANT Talento Group, LLC d/b/a Secreto Kitchen Bar 6195 Windward Parkway Suite 102 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

Owner PSB Restaurants, LLC Registered Agent Thomas Andrew Drolet, Jr.

Owner Talento Group, LLC Registered Agent Paulo Henrique L. Junior

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-16 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers May 13, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer – Sunday Sales

Caleb Hall, Troop 245, speaks at his Veterans Day Flag retirement ceremony, for which he was named an Eagle Scout.

Johns Creek student joins Eagle Scouts JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Caleb Hall, 17, of Providence Christian Academy and member of Troop 245 was named as an Eagle Scout March 2016. His Eagle project was a Veterans Day Flag retirement

ceremony from November 2014 where he collected and retired 130 flags with the help of eight veterans and other scouts. Mayor Bodker spoke as part of his ceremony.

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

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 fake and did not belong to the account Seymore claimed as his after calling the person named on the documents. The real account holder confirmed that he did not write the check or authorize the transaction. The check presented was for over $1,800. While the teller was busy contacting police, Seymore left the bank. An em-

ployee 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 burning fire. During the evening jaunt, the

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John Thomas Davidson, 53, died of a broken heart, on Monday April 25, 2016 at home in the arms of his loving wife Lorri Elaine (Mitchell) Davidson. He grew up in Pasadena, Texas. Since 1994 he has been living in the Atlanta area. John worked at Holt Consulting Company, where he was the Senior Design Associate. This gentle giant of a man was famous for his skill in repairing anything and decorating cakes. He attended First Baptist Church of Duluth and was active in the youth ministry there for many years. He then became a prominent member of Phoenix Community Church of Atlanta. He was proceeded in death by his Father, James Donald Davidson, and 20-year-old daughter, Alexandria Leigh Davidson. In lieu of flowers, donations

Alexandria’s organization Beautiful Beyond the Pain at beautifulbeyondthepain.org. John is survived by his Wife: Lorri Davidson of Duluth, Ga. Son: Allen (& Catherine) Davidson, and Grandson Aedan Davidson of Marietta, GA. Daughter: Ashely (& Lee) Still of Monroe, GA. Mother: Sharon Summers Davidson Isaacs of Lexington, SC. Brother: Steven (& Jan) Davidson, of Pasadena, TX. Sister: Jennifer (& Don) Nitzsche of Lexington, SC. Sister: Susan (& David) Jackson of Anderson, SC. Sister: JoAnn (& Jim) Eiman of Rogers, AR. Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers. com. Arrangements entrusted to: Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, Norcross/Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757.

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. The investigation is still ongoing.

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.

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The three children’s rooms were also torn through and messed up. No one was harmed. While taking inventory, the family noticed two diamond rings and a pair of gold earrings missing. Their total worth is $1,100. 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.

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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100 Black Men of North Metro sponsor Club of Atlanta golf tournament ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The 100 Black Men of North Metro Inc. asks all golfers to join them Saturday, June 4, at the Trophy Club of Atlanta at 15135 Hopewell Road in Alpharetta for a rewarding day of golf. By participating or sponsoring the Golf Challenge, participants are helping to provide 100 Black Men of North Metro Inc. the opportunity to continue its initiatives of mentoring to youths; health and wellness programs for communities; academic enrichment for schools, and scholarships to deserving

students. VariousSponsorship Levels are available. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a putting contest at noon. There is a shotgun start at 1 and reception at 5:30. Register online at www.northmetro100.org or by check payable to 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc. at 1968 Ridgestone Run, Marietta Ga. 30008 For more information contact Tim Hart 770-518-5559 at Tim.Hart@northmetro100.org.

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.

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About the Alpharetta Chamber: The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce was established in November 2013 by a group of business leaders who wanted to build a business identity for Alpharetta much like the Chambers in Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and the Roswell INC do for their cities. It was a goal to create an organization that Alpharetta businesses would be proud to be a member of, and use to grow its current and prospective business base. Already, in two years the Chamber has grown significantly in membership. During the first two “Charter months” (November and December of 2013) the Chamber established a base of 77 Charter Members. After the Chamber’s first full year in 2014, the membership total increased to over 170. As of March 2016, the Chamber sits at over 310 members. Joining the Chamber gives members the opportunity to take part in several signature events throughout the year. These events include: Women Who Walk the Walk, Golf Net- working League & Golf Tournament, Business Academy, Chamber’s Annual Gala, Thirsty Thursday!, and Alpharetta Restaurant Week. In addition to its signature events, the Chamber provides an extensive range of benefits to assist its members in networking, education, and marketing. It is also a vehicle for connecting its business community with the general population and showcasing what Alpharetta has to offer for prospective businesses and residents. More information about the Alpharetta Chamber can be found on www.alpharettachamber.com For more information or to apply, email a resume and cover letter to: hans@alpharettachamber.com.

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Art & Cocktails in the Garden Saturday May 14th, 2016 5-7pm

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