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Impact fee ordinance amended, change to increase fee schedule ►►PAGE 4

Fulton Golden Games 50-plus crowd competes during month of activities ►►PAGE 6

Taste of Alpharetta 61 eateries entice foodies at May 12 top-rated event ►►PAGE 10

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

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

DUI arrests ►► Kaleigh Marie Lesaga, 23, of

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

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

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

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

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

DRUG arrests ►► Latara Vonsha Kemp, 26, of

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

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – On May 2, the Milton City Council approved an amendment to the city’s impact fee ordinance fee schedule. That was approved 5-0, with Mayor Joe Lockwood and Burt Hewitt absent. On Oct. 5, 2015, the council adopted an impact fee ordinance with an attached fee schedule for each of the four public facility categories: parks and recreation, fire protection, law enforcement and roads. The fee schedule that was adopted discounted the fee that was calculated for the parks and recreation category to 50 percent, according to Michele McIntosh-Ross, principal planner. It was noted that, in six months, the council would discuss possible revisions to the fee schedule. At their April 18 work session, the group directed city staff to amend the

• Approved resolution extending an existing moratorium barring the acceptance of applicants for permits authorizing the use of community sewerage disposal systems through Aug. 2 • Approved ordinance to amend the defined benefit pension plan to reduce the qualifications for normal retirement to attainment of 65 and five years of total credited service * Mayor Joe Lockwood and Burt Hewitt were absent the entire meeting

city’s impact fee ordinance to remove the 50 percent discount on the fees from the parks and recreation category and to charge the full 100 percent, she said. James Touchton, director of policy and government affairs for the Council for Quality Growth, spoke during the meeting. He said his group hopes the council can still generate new parks without create a burden on new homebuyers in the area by making them

responsible for the impact fees. David Ellis, executive vice president for the Atlanta Home Builders Association, said his group is worried about the public obligation. “Everything we do to raise the cost of housing in any community limits people’s ability to come to this community,” Ellis said. The fee schedule for new residential permits prior to this vote had a total impact fee of $4,557. Now it is $7,757.

North Fulton’s unemployment rate declines NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Labor released a report April 21 that unemployment rates in North Fulton cities were down. The overall rate in Fulton County for March 2016 was 5.5 percent, down 0.5 percent from 2015. The rate declined as employers created more jobs and laid off fewer workers. Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell unemployment rates decreased by

0.1 percent. Only Milton’s rate increased by 0.1 percent. According to the department, the most of the job increases in Georgia came from leisure and hospitality, education and health services, government, manufacturing, and professional and business services. Information services was the only major employment sector to lose jobs. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said job seekers and employ-

ers should use the GDOL’s online job listing service, www.employgeorgia. com to search for jobs or recruit new employees. In March, 51,990 jobs in Atlanta were posted on Employ Georgia. Throughout the state, 78,986 jobs were posted. Local area unemployment data are not seasonally adjusted. Georgia labor market data are available at www.dol. georgia.gov.

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

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

planning began for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, she thought why not have games for seniors? So she got the jump on the Atlanta Olympic Committee and staged the first Fulton Golden Games in 1994. You could say the idea has caught on. Hundreds sign up every year for a variety of sports. Some are the hardcore track and field and swimming and diving. Others are more sedate. Participants can compete in the

Dot Benson, a 30-year advocate for senior citizens, left, and Dixie Pounds, supervisor of the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, have never missed the Fulton Golden Games. They are enthusiastic about the 22nd Fulton Golden Games that promote a monthlong series of Olympic-like games that span bridge to bocce ball with stops along the way for tennis, discus throw and the mile walk. discus throw, rock climbing and tennis – to name a few of the more strenuous games. But there is bocce ball, horseshoes, billiards, trivia and shuffleboard. “The games are for anyone 50 and older,” Pounds said. “And there are age divisions so, physically, people compete evenly. And the folks just love it. Everybody likes to get outdoors in the spring.” Dorothy “Dot” Benson, 94 years young and an advocate for senior issues for 30-plus years, has not missed a year.

Of course, many participate for the exercise and the camaraderie of the games. But don’t think many aren’t in 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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Leading off the 2016 Golden Games was a city horseshoe pitch for bragging rights. State Sen. Brandon Beach edged the competition. From left are Milton City Councilman Bill Lusk, Johns Creek Councilman Jay Lin, Beach, Alpharetta Councilman Jason Binder and Roswell Recreation and Parks Director Morgan Rodgers.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Graduation ceremonies announced for area high schools May 16 is the Valedictorians, salutatorians also named for Class of 2016 deadline for Open Enrollment applications NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2016 are being finalized for high schools throughout the county beginning May 20 and concluding with the final ceremony on May 28. The schedule for the high schools in North Fulton, and the announcement of the valedictorian and salutatorian are as follows: Alpharetta – Thursday, May 26 at the Verizon Amphitheatre in Alpharetta (tentative). Time to be announced at a later date. Valedictorian: Joshua Seides; Salutatorian: Benjamin Dugger Cambridge – Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cambridge Stadium. Ceremonies will be held in the school gymnasium if inclement weather. Valedictorian: Parth Kumar; Salutatorian:: Amy Li Centennial – Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Church in Roswell. Valedictorian: Justin Kyaw Htay; Salutatorian: Mary Routh Stephens Chattahoochee – Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at the

Verizon Amphitheatre in Alpharetta. Valedictorian: Allison Wyman; Salutatorian: Alexander Patton Independence – Wednesday, May 25 at 1 p.m. in the Independence Auditorium Valedictorian: Dalia Rubio; Salutatorian: Genevieve Clement Johns Creek – Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta Valedictorian: Rao Rohan; Salutatorian: Yun Ke Tracy Du Milton – Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. in the Milton Stadium. Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 27 at 8 p.m. in the Milton Stadium in the event of inclement weather. Valedictorian: Agni Kumar; Salutatorian: Jan Sabacan North Springs Charter – Thursday, May 26 at 9 a.m. at the Cobb Performing Arts Centre in Marietta. Valedictorian: Sanjay John; Salutatorian: Abigail Szabo Northview – Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. in the

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – OK, it is May, the loveliest month in North Fulton. The weather is perfect for getting out of the house and breathing good, clean air and getting some refreshing exercise. So what is the best way to leap into spring? Well, here are a few hints: What has 61 participating restaurants and eating establishments? What was named a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event? What is the largest one-day event in North Fulton? If you didn’t say Taste of Alpharetta then, welcome stranger, you are in for a treat Thursday, May 12, when the annual event returns bigger and better than ever. The Taste is from 5 to 10 p.m., but local residents and festivalgoers will tell

Park and Ride (shuttle service): - Wills Park at Wacky World (on Old Milton Parkway to the right of the Alpharetta City Pool) - Wills Park Equestrian Center (at 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta) Handicap Parking & Shuttle Service Parking – Near 33 South Main St., behind the old gas station. The handicap sign will be visible from the street. From this parking lot there is level access directly onto the event site at Old Roswell Street near the Fun Zone. Shuttles – All shuttle routes will have one handicap-accessible bus every 20 minutes. you to come early rather than late for the best sampling. There will be delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from some of the

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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

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

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.”

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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

Enrollment: Continued from Page 9 within the district if space allows. In fast-growing systems, such as Fulton, the space available has severely limited those options. Of the 31 schools eligible for Open Enrollment next school year, 14 are located in North Fulton – and nine are elementary schools. The two high schools accepting open enrollment students – Alpharetta and Northview – are an improvement from the current school year when no high schools were open to transfers. Alpharetta and Northview are projected to be the only two high schools among North Fulton’s eight traditional high schools to be under capacity for the coming school year. Applications for transfer under Open Enrollment are due May 16, and parents will be notified of their child’s status by June 30. Applications are available online at the Open Enrollment page for the Student Assignment Office at www.fultonschools. org. Once accepted, the child may remain at that school through all grade levels, for example through fifth grade, eighth grade and 12th grade,

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Milton Hometown Jubilee is May 7 Local drinks, food and shopping festival MILTON, Ga. — The city of Milton and Crabapple Community Association invite you to the second Annual Milton Hometown Jubilee. This signature event kicks off the spring festival season in Milton and celebrates the best of the Crabapple historic district. There will be live music from the Chuck Nation Band, food and drink pairings from a variety of local restaurants, shopping, old fashioned games for kids and a firetruck pull. The event, held from 4 to 9 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion, will once again promote the some of the best our community has to offer. Broadwell Road will close Saturday, May 7, at noon and reopen after the festival ends. Festival goers can experience a true taste of Milton from: Food & beverage vendors: • Cans Taqueria • Grand Champion BBQ • Kathleen’s Catch • Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails • Mugs on Milton • Nothing Bundt Cakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

a pleasure to provide a positive real estate experience to so many terrific clients.”

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Burr named agent of the year

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

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

EVENTS: HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: CIVIL WAR

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

COLORS FESTIVAL OF ARTS

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

TEA WITH BEATRIX POTTER

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

AVALON’S KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

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

37TH OPTIMIST TRACK & FIELD DAY

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

MILTON HOMETOWN JUBILEE

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

ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL CORNHOLE TOURNEY

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

ROSWELL CYCLING FESTIVAL

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

JOHNS CREEK HERO4ADAY

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

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

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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

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

RUMC JOB NETWORKING

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m.-noon through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

THE AVETT BROTHERS

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

LIVE! IN ROSWELL

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

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

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

HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: PHOTOS

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

‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE

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

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MILTON PRESENTS ‘CIRQUE KUCABANGA’

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

SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER

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

ALPHARETTA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERT

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

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

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

‘IT’S A MYSTERY’ BOOK CLUB

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

ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE

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

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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Nancy Fain, director of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Dayschool, stands with some of the preschool’s students in anticipation of the 25th anniversary May 15.

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

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

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Cambridge honors athletes at Breakfast of Champions MILTON, Ga. — The third annual Cambridge Bears Breakfast of Champions banquet was held Friday, April 29, for Cambridge High School athletes. The banquet honored over 400 Cambridge Bear scholar-athletes and their achievements. Principle Dr. Ed Spurka attended along with the Athletic Director Matt Lawless and Cambridge High School coaching staff to celebrate the success of the student-athletes, not only in their contributions on the playing field, but also with their accomplishments in the classroom. Students were selected based on their academic standing and sport.

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First round of 5A and 6A soccer playoffs full of upsets, blowouts Late Alpharetta comeback stuns Mill Creek By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The first round of the state soccer playoffs concluded Wednesday for Class 6A and 5A and,in typical playoff fashion, there were many surprises. Alpharetta, which was able to secure a playoff spot only with tiebreaking procedures, will now move on to the second round after a late comeback gave them a huge upset over Region 7-AAAAAA champions Mill Creek on Tuesday night. The Raiders, down 3-0 with just 13 minutes remaining, needed a remarkable comeback to have any chance of pulling off the upset. And a remarkable comeback is what they accomplished. Steven Cravotta began the rebound with a penalty-kick goal in the 68th minute after he was fouled in the penalty area on a corner kick. Andres Alvarez then scored in the 74th minute off a rebound from the crossbar. And

just three minutes later, Chris Shifrin scored again for the Raiders, stunning Mill Creek and forcing overtime. After two five-minute overtime periods, the score remained 3-3 and the game moved to PKs. Alpharetta then secured the upset by shutting down Mill Creek in the PK shootout. The Hawks’ first three shots were saved, and two conversions by Alpharetta sealed the victory for the Raiders. The Raiders will travel to play East Coweta next Tuesday in the second round. Though it was not an upset on paper, given that the Lambert girls were the No. 4 seed, the Lady Longhorns were riding high into the playoffs only to be snubbed in the first round. The Lambert girls team won five of their final six games of the regular season against talented opponents, including Region 6-AAAAAA champions West Forsyth and last year’s Class 6A state champions Grayson, but fell in PKs to North Gwinnett.

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Alpharetta upset Region 7-AAAAAA champions Mill Creek on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Lambert led 1-0 on a goal from Keely Cartrett, but North Gwinnett tied the game in the second. The game moved into the penalty shootout, with North Gwinnett converting on three of their four attempts while Lambert was able to convert just once, ending the Longhorns’ season. The Lambert boys also saw their playoff run end as the Longhorns fell in a 1-0 defensive battle against Norcross. The Longhorns were making their sixth consecutive playoff appearance, but the

loss to Norcross was their third consecutive exit from the state playoffs in the first round. The Milton boys advanced to the second round with a 3-0 win on Tuesday. The Eagles led 1-0 midway through the second half but goals from Roshan Patel and Andrey Rayol, Rayol’s second of the game, would allow the Eagles to coast to victory. The Milton girls team, which also drew Grayson, was unable to advance as they fell 2-1.

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team in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, had no trouble downing Peachtree Ridge 4-0 on Wednesday. The West Forsyth girls, the No. 1 seed from Region 6-AAAAAA, were the only winners out of five local teams in the first round as they defeated Duluth 3-1 on Tuesday. Three goals late in the first half by Megan Moore, Brooke Pirkle and Meagan McInerney gave West its first playoff win in seven years. The Lady War Eagles of South Forsyth found themselves down a goal in the first minute of their game against Collins Hill and were never able to

recover, eventually falling 3-0 to the Eagles. The loss was the third straight year South was eliminated in the first round. The Johns Creek girls had a strong season in Region 6-AAAAAA, going 8-1 with their only loss to region champs West Forsyth. However, the Lady Gladiators took an early exit from the playoffs with a loss to Mill Creek. With the game in overtime, the Lady Gladiators had multiple scoring chances but were unable to capitalize. The game moved to PKs with Mill Creek taking the shootout 4-2 and the 2-1 win to end the season for Johns Creek. Where the Class 6A games were mostly close, the local Class 5A games were all blowouts. The Cambridge boys scored five second-half goals to down Druid Hills 5-0 and advance to the second round. The win gave the Bears a second-round appearance for the first time in school history. The Cambridge girls team lit up Martin Luther King Jr., securing their spot in the second round with a 10-0 dominating win. The Lady Bears scored eight first-half goals to cruise to victory. Forsyth Central downed Druid Hills 4-0 on Wednesday, with Allie Hildebrandt scoring two goals for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs now advance to the second round in their first trip to the state playoffs in six years.

The Cambridge varsity tennis teams pose with their trophies after winning the 7AAAAA Region Championships for both boys and girls for the second year in a row.

Cambridge tennis teams win 7AAAAA Championships MILTON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Both the girls and boys varsity tennis teams recently won their 7AAAAA Region Championships for the second year in a row. The lady bears took home the gold April 13 in Marietta after their not dropping one region line all season. They will move on to compete at the Georgia High School Associ-

ation State Championship and hope to win again like they did last year. The Cambridge boys varsity tennis also claimed the Championship trophy and title April 13 after winning against Dalton, Riverwood and River Ridge. They look forward to the GHSA State playoffs in late April.

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Atlanta National hosts LPGA hopefuls Symetra Tour women ‘1 step away’ to making it to LPGA Tour By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton and the Symetra Tour –Road to the LPGA have announced the Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy Classic at Atlanta National Golf Club the week of May 16-21with a $100,000 purse for the top ladies in the tournament. The 54-hole event will mark the first LPGA presence in metro Atlanta in 10 years. The Symetra Tour – Road to the LPGA is the official developmental tour of the LPGA and is its equivalent to Major League Baseball’s AAA League. “It is from the ranks of these young players that you will find the newest LPGA stars,” said Tournament Director Michael Vajda. “And the Atlanta National course will be one of the top two courses that these players will play. “It has been a goal of the Symetra Tour to put its players on the kinds of courses they will face when they are in the LPGA, and Atlanta National fills

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high school. Not only did Lopez talk with the starstruck youngster, she also brought Agnew into the clubhouse where she got many players’ autographs. “I still have them today,” she said. “I’m very disappointed I won’t get to play in this tournament, now that one has finally got back to Atlanta.” Karen Paolozzi, who is an assistant pro at Druid Hills, will be in the Symetra event next week. She, too, says it is great to have the tour back after so long. “It will be a challenge out there. There won’t be a lot of birdies, that’s for sure,” Paolozzi said. Paolozzi will join a field of 144 professionals from the United States and around the globe competing for a $100,000 tournament purse. The winner will earn $15,000. Atlanta National will configure for 6,400 yards with par 72 for the tournament. A par 5 No.9 hole HATCHER HURD/HERALD will be reversed so that it will play as the 18th hole for the tournament. “As the 18th hole, it could make for a dramatic finish on Sunday,” Davis said. With the support of the LPGA, Symetra’s mission is to prepare the world’s best young women professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. Since Symetra’s inaugural sponsorship year in 2012, the Symetra Tour has grown from 16 tournaments and $1.7 million in prize money to $3.5 million in prize money awarded over the course of 23 tournaments — the most events in 27 years. Tickets for the event are $10 each day. First-round play will begin on Thursday, May 19, with the final round scheduled for Saturday, May 21. The field of 144 will be trimmed to the top 60 and ties following second-round play on May 20. There is also a free “kids clinic” on Friday which will allow youngsters access to the players. The top 10 on the Symetra Tour’s final money list earn LPGA membership for the 2017 season, so the $15,000 top prize money could be the ticket for one golfer to the big show.

Milestones: Continued from Page 12 on at the same time could be handled by the system’s wireless servers. “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 manage 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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The Cambridge High School boys varsity golf team will advance to the Georgia National May 2 after placing second at the AAAAA Region 7 Championship April 19.

Varsity golf advances to state sectional MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge High School boys varsity golf team finished second at the AAAAA Region 7 Championship, scoring only one shot behind Dalton High School Tuesday, April 19 at Woodmont Golf Club in Canton. The team was led by Junior Brad Plaziak and Sophomore Andrew Ackerman, who each had even par rounds of 72. Senior Austin Redick shot 74 and

junior Robbie Bentley had a 78. Also playing were freshman Jack Vajda, number 80, and Senior Sutton Dunwoodie, 82. The team qualified for the State Sectional on May 2 at Georgia National. Sixteen teams will vie for eight spots at the State Championship to be held at Bartram Trail in Augusta on May 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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arrested a fleeing man April 22 for forgery of an $1,800 check and financial identity fraud. Christable Seymore, 44, allegedly presented the fraudulent check at a Touchmark Bank on Old Milton Parkway. A teller thought the documents he gave her looked suspicious. The bank called the man to whom the check belonged and he verified that the check was fake. While the teller was busy contacting police, Seymore left the bank. An employee who followed him said Seymore put on a different shirt to change his appearance. Seymore was found in a grassy median just south of the bank. He was arrested for third-degree forgery and financial identity fraud.

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

Family returns to find forced break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A family reported $1,100 worth of jewelry missing from their residence after they left the house the morning of April 20. The wife returned home with her daughter in the afternoon to find a

broken basement window. A cabinet on the main floor was wide open, and its contents were strewn everywhere. The path of destruction led to the master bedroom upstairs. The dresser was likewise ransacked, and several baskets were emptied and on the floor. The bathroom furniture was opened and all of the items in disarray. The three children’s rooms were also torn through and messed up. No one was harmed. While taking inventory, the family discovered two diamond rings and a pair of gold earrings missing. One neighbor had noticed a gray truck parked in front of the family’s house earlier that day. It belonged to a landscaping crew that had been cutting the grass. Even though the family was gone most of the day, the mother did recall seeing a light-colored SUV parked in front of her house before leaving. It had not belonged to the landscaping company. There are no further details at this time.

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

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Blotter: Continued from Page 36 The missing items include a $20,000 diamond ring, $600 in cash, a silver coin collection and a watch collection.

Hit-and-run suspect can’t escape police ROSWELL, Ga. — A man was arrested April 16 for a hit-and-run after improperly merging onto Alpharetta Highway. Roswell police were alerted to the incident when a woman reported a collision to her vehicle’s passenger’s side. According to the woman, a blue Toyota

Tacoma truck had entered Alpharetta Highway, crossed two lanes and struck her car. The Tacoma then turned into the middle lane and drove away. The woman’s mother, who had been sitting on the passenger’s side, complained of head pain and was transported to the hospital. While police were documenting the case, dispatch alerted them to a sighting of the Tacoma on Hembree Road. The vehicle was stopped, and the man was told to return to the original scene. The man, Zaki Alsayed, told police that he had left the scene because he got “confused.” He said he had been concussed for several months, and the injury had caused him to leave the accident. Alsayed said he was driving despite

the concussion because “he needed to drive,” but he declined any health assistance. Alsayed was arrested for failure to yield while entering a roadway and a hit-and-run.

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

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

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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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Builder/ Project Manager Peachtree Residential Properties, one of Atlanta’s premier home builders since 1988, is seeking a BuilderProject Manager for new home communities in North Atlanta. Visit www. peachtreeresidential. com for company information. Please email info@ peachtreeres.com with resume. * Minimum experience 10 years in supervisory position in homebuilding industry. * College degree preferable. * We do drug testing and background checks. * North Atlanta subdivisions. * Competitive salary, excellent bonus program and truck allowance. * High customer service skills a must. * Multiple subdivision responsibility.

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Part-time Weekend Cashier: Part Time. NFCC is a locally supported, volunteerbased organization serving a diverse population in North Fulton with emergency needs. Flexible, mature, responsible person who gets along well with people to work in Thrift Shop. Hours: Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 and Sunday 12:30 to 6:30. Drugfree workplace. e-Verify. Pick up/ submit application at NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 or bebe@nfcchelp.org

KITCHEN STAFF & SERVERS Needed for Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek. Call 770993-2124 for more information. Interviews Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 3pm-5pm BLIND REPAIR TECHNICIANS Male, female. background checks. Resumes: info@ blindrepairman.com

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 37 Sales Garage Sale JOHNS CREEK River Glen Subdivision, 8910 Glen Ferry Drive 30022. Saturday 5/7, 9am-4pm. Tools, some antiques, books, and household items

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message

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DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1500 both. 678-492-2300

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ARLINGTON Garden of Prayer, lot 6-A, spaces 3 & 4. Bronze marker with base & 2 vaults. $9500 (Value $16,690). 470281-6122

CUMMING Hamby Farms S u b d i v i s i o n neighborhood sale. Post and Bentley Roads. Saturday 5/7, 9am-2pm.

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Bargains Antiques ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $750. 678-277-9970 European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600. Photos. 678-549-6057.

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Recreation GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078 GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $325. 770-740-9757

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Stephanie Butler Realtor® 678.296.1774

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Prov at Atlanta National: 235 Atlanta Providence Ct 6bd • 5 ba • 1 half ba • renovated kitchen • bdrm on main • ﬁnished basement • open ﬂoor plan • swim/tennis comm. FMLS #5682478 • $749,900

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Reddstone: 815 Brickwood Lane 5bd • 4ba • 1 half ba • cul-de-sac lot • master up • updated kitchen appliances • ﬁnished basement • large lot • FMLS #5682498 • $599,000

The Manor Golf & CC: 3077 Watsons Bend 6bd • 6ba • 2 half ba • modern gourmet kitchen design • ﬁnished basement • 1+ acre, golf course lot • FMLS #5682423 • $1,450,000

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Lake @ North Valley: 2005 Long Hollow Lane 6 bd • 4.5ba • master on main • ﬁnished terrace level • backyard water feature FMLS #5643008 • $1,279,000

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NEW CONSTRUCTION Six Hills: 870 Owens Lake Road 5bd • 5.5ba • 10 Acre lake lot w/ gated entry • master on main • Milton HS district • home to be built • FMLS #5600721 • $2,479,000

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