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Patriots’ season comes to close

Fall to rival King’s Ridge in playoffs ►►PAGE 37

Rep. Tom Price speaks of ‘unsettled times’ Addresses JC Chamber, offers solutions to US problems ►►PAGE 6

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Trevor Timothy Deloache, 23, was charged with two counts of indecent exposure.

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Alleged Serial flasher caught in Milton Wanted for flashing in Forsyth, Fulton counties

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — After reportedly flashing multiple women at various locations, a 23-year-old man was charged with two counts of indecent exposure after being found in Milton.

Trevor Timothy Deloache was charged May 6 for allegedly exposing himself to women in convenience stores on five occasions in Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and south Forsyth.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the man was in a store May 4 on Ga. 9 at Francis Road when he exposed himself to a cashier. He then fled the area.

Detectives were able to locate the man after an “extensive investigation into the matter.” A warrant was taken out and the man was picked up at his home in Milton. He reportedly confessed to the crimes at the FCSO’s south precinct and was charged.

MILTON, Ga. — A 64-year-old man was arrested in his Florida home May 3 for allegedly molesting a 4-year-old female in Georgia.

Douglas Heatherly of Fort Myers, Florida, was taken into custody by Florida police May 3 after Fulton County issued a warrant for his arrest.

The parents of the juvenile met with Milton police April 20 to report that their child had been touched inappropriately by a man that weekend. The 4-year-old had cried out to one of her parents about the incident a few days after it occurred. Heatherly, the Florida resident implicated by the child, had been visiting Georgia while on vacation.

Police took the child to specialists at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for a forensic interview.

“Anytime that we’re dealing with a juvenile that is alleging some kind of sexual crime, whether it’s rape or child molestation, we go to medical professionals,” said Lt. Charles Barstow. “We put them in a safe environment, and [the specialists] interview the juvenile with questions appropriate for their age.”

Based on the results of the interview, the police were given enough probable cause to issue a warrant for Heatherly on the count of child molestation.

Heatherly had returned to Florida by the time the parent reported the case to the Milton Police Department. Local jurisdiction in Florida arrested Heatherly May 3 and will transport him to Fulton County for investigation.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported $3,000 worth of fraudulent charges on his credit card April 18.

The man was alerted to the fraud when he received a $1,500 package that he did not order from a retail luxury store. The packing slip had his correct name and address on it but had an unknown number.

When the man contacted his bank, he discovered that he had additional $1,500 in charges for designer-brand leather goods and show

Hunter Hill Court, Roswell, was arrested April 26 on New Providence Road in Milton for DUI, suspended registration, suspended license and no insurance. ►► Joseph Anthony Dellorco, 28, of Woodstock, was arrested April 26 on Highway 9 in Milton for DUI, suspended license, impeding traffic and unlicensed in Georgia. ►► Jose Luis Cruz Iturbide, 38, of Union Hill Way, Alpharetta, was arrested May 1 on Webb Road in Milton for DUI and failure to obey a

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – As Johns Creek prepares for a parks and recreation bond in the $50 million to $60 million range, it will partner with the Trust for Public Land for its experience in identifying what people want.

At the May 9 City Council workshop, council members heard from Will Abberger, conservation finance director for the Trust for Public Land. When the city partnered with the Trust for Public Land, part of the agreement was for the trust to lend its expertise in planning the land’s future use.

Abberger will help with the feasibility study that will not only lay out what kinds of activities and programming to have but put a dollar figure to them, as well.

Step one will be to conduct in June a number of voter surveys to gauge what level of a bond people will support and

what kind of programming they are interested in.

It has not been cast in stone, but the City Council is leaning toward bringing the bond referendum before the public in the November presidential elections BODKER when a high voter turnout is expected.

Abberger said there are five steps to putting together a bond issue on the ballot: 1. Conduct a feasibility study to outline what specifically the bond is designed to pay BROADBENT for.

2. Gather public opinion. Does the public support a recreation and parks bond, for how much and for what services?

3. Prepare program recommendations that will spell out what the bond will accomplish and where.

4. Create the ballot language that not only makes clear what areas the bond will apply, but that it is also clear and concise in its presentation.

5. Conduct the ballot initiative campaign. By law, the city does not campaign for the bond. So a citizen committee of supporters is usually formed to lead the campaign.

Mayor Mike Bodker voiced his concern that the people should know exactly what they would be getting.

“I’m concerned that we are starting the process without knowing which way we want to go with existing parkland,” Bodker said. “Are we getting ahead of ourselves?”

Abberger said the city was about where it should be in beginning the process.

“Such ballot measures do best in high-turnout elections. We are in good shape to begin,” said Abberger. “And presidential elections have among the highest turnouts.”

Councilman Bob Gray agreed that

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Johns Creek residents enjoy the ampitheatre at Newtown Park. the city should go forward with bringing a ballot initiative to the people. He likened it to buying a house: You go to the bank for financing before you start picking out the colors for the bedroom.

“I don’t want to push this past the November elections,” Gray said. “I think parkland and how to program it is one of the top two concerns for residents. So we need to present an amount and scope of projects for them to vote on.”

The polling will help the city judge the public’s appetite for the bond.

“What we have learned so far is that most people are comfortable with a bond that will cost them about $100 a year.

That’s a couple of movies,” Gray said.

Council members Cori Davenport and Steve Broadbent also pushed for a November ballot. They liked the idea of getting as many people at the polls as possible.

Broadbent said he would like to get as much information to the public so they would know exactly what they’re voting for.

“But I also know this November will bring many more people to the polls than next year because of the presidential ballot. So I like everyone having a say in it,” Broadbent said.

Bodker said he wants what the people want. If they want to hold off on a November ballot to get more information, then he is for waiting.

“My concern is do they have enough information. Do they know enough?” he said.

The bond proposal would be in the neighborhood of $50 million to $60 million and would require a millage rate adjustment. In February the council re-

ceived details from Mack Cain, one of the city’s consultants on the strategic plan.

The strategic plan presented by the city consultants Cain and Robert G. Betz is a compilation the city’s needs, priorities and stated objectives. It also takes into consideration public input from town hall meetings held in 2015.

Heading the list of recommendations are: • A tournament sports park of at least 100 acres (estimated cost $20 million) • A large community park of at least 100 acres (estimated cost $25 million) • A town green of 10 acres (estimated cost $3 million) • Passive-use park of 40 acres (estimated cost $10 million) • Community park of 40 acres (estimated cost $11 million) The total cost of parkland acquisition would be nearly $70 million and, with contingencies, add another $10 million.

So it is likely that the recommendations will be whittled down quite a bit.

In addition to more parkland, the citizen survey indicated the public wants new facilities – including a tournament facility – and a broader range of programs.

Not too far behind that are calls for “trails without cars.” Citizens would like a true trail system that would be connected.

Johns Creek currently operates about 200 acres of parks comprised of Newtown Park, Ocee Park, Shakerag Park and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.

A $60 million bond would require something less than a 0.5 mills increase in the homeowner property taxes.

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Price says we live in ‘unsettled times’ Congressman addresses Johns Creek Chamber

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Roswell Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Price, addressing the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce May 4, said these are unsettled times in which people are “concerned, fearful and troubled by things that don’t feel right.”

Price, now in his 12th year in Congress, has risen up the ranks in congressional leadership. He is now chairman of the all-important Budget Committee.

But while we are experiencing these “unsettled times,” Price wanted to assure the people that he and members of Congress are working to allay those fears.

“I’m a solutions guy,” he said. “I believe there is always a solution. I look at polices, not personalities.”

He reiterated the position that America’s free-market society is restrained by overregulation in Washington. He pointed out that in eight years, the gross national product has shown a

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Congressman Tom Price, left, receives the Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Presenting the award is the U.S. Chamber’s Pamela Gregory, manager of Southeast Region, Congressional and Public Affairs. Johns Creek Chamber President John Bemont looks on. growth of only 2 percent a year.

But the national average over the

last 20 years was 3.1 percent. So while the country is out of the Bush reces-

sion, we have still not recovered.

“Growth for small businesses has been difficult. The economy is just not growing as it should. We changed coaches in the House. This was the first time a sitting speaker of the House has resigned in midterm when it was not because of scandal,” Price said.

Speaker Paul Ryan has been tapped, and has energized the House.

“He said he didn’t want the job. We said that is precisely why we needed him. He seeks policy solutions. And that is our challenge, to find policy solutions.”

The No. 1 goal should be tax reform.

Price said this country can’t say it is progrowth with the highest business taxes in the Free World. That acts as a disincentive for companies to grow and thrive.

Health care costs are another disincentive to growth. The free market has not been allowed to operate in health care, so businesses and employees continue to see their health care costs rise.

Price blames government regulations that have only made things worse, especially “Obamacare.”

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An experiment in being healthy This past year I’ve tried my hardest to eat healthier. I have cut out (some) junk food from my diet, I started drinking tea and I even discovered I enjoy salads.

This new lifestyle KATHLEEN STURGEON has given me the ability to be more food Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com flexible and, with that, I’ve begun leaving my carbohydrate comfort zone and venturing into the land of the healthy food.

So far it’s been successful. Who knew real, raw food was so delicious? Plenty of people knew that already, I’m sure. But it’s hard to choose an apple over a bowl of hot queso dip.

Nevertheless, I do try to not say “no” to foods as much as I did before … except meat, as I’ve been a vegetarian for over half my life.

So when a bag of kale chips made its way into our office a few weeks ago, I thought “sure, they seem to be all the craze, why not?”

Boy, was that a mistake. Maybe the first clue should have been the fact that these weren’t just plain kale chips — they were ranch flavored.

As a Southern girl, I grew up with ranch dressing on the side of everything.

Our salads, pizza and even potato chips were dipped, smothered and covered in that tangy and flavorful topping.

Personally, I find ranch to just be OK. While it’s not something to write home to mom about, I find it fairly agreeable.

So when I saw the chips were flavored with it, I thought it couldn’t hurt it, right?

Well, it did hurt. Not only was the ranch not up to par with Doritos Cool Ranch chips, these kale morsels couldn’t even be considered “chips.”

The best way to describe them is they look like the stuff I used to feed my goldfish. They smell like it, too.

The taste is just odd. It’s a little crunchy and the texture is that of a very burnt piece of popcorn that usually stinks up the whole house.

Our office decided the silver lining to the kale chips is that everything you eat after those tidbits tastes 100 times better.

So when I saw the plate of brownies next to the bag of kale chips, it was like the angels had come down and were singing a beautiful siren’s song.

Surely since I took the bullet and ate one kale chip I now deserved a gooey, freshly baked brownie, right?

My quest to eat healthier continues, but I think the next time I want to eat something green I’ll just have a salad.

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This is the best we can do: An ex-first lady or the best self-promoter since P.T. Barnum?

What choice do we have in November?

So what is a columnist to write about the rest of the summer and through fall regarding this coming presidential election?

You can’t really satirize either HATCHER HURD candidate. They Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com are such caricatures of candidates already that they are virtually satire-proof.

Is it pillory Hillary?

Dump the Chump?

Both offer ample targets for lampooning with plenty of chinks in their armor: Benghazi, Trump University, etc. But the one chilling reality is that these ARE our choices for the presidency in the November election.

This is the best we can do: An ex-first lady or the best self-promoter since P.T. Barnum?

After hearing Congressman Tom Price speak to the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, I was commiserating with a lady whose opinions I respect. We were both lamenting over the lack of substance in the coming presidential election.

Suddenly, it hit me — the solution to the dilemma is right here in front of us. Who has been our staunchest ally over the last 200 years? Why, Great Britain, of course.

OK, there was that little altercation in 1776 and a flare-up in 1812, but that is ancient history. They have a Parliament, but it never seems to do

very much. Sounds just like Congress, doesn’t it?

But who is really in charge? Who really wields the power? Why, the queen, of course. And who doesn’t like Queen Elizabeth?

She keeps the British Parliament in line, doesn’t she? Whoever is prime minister, he/she still has to report to the queen. It’s like taking your report card to your mother. You can’t talk your way out of those D’s and F’s.

You have to own up. You can’t lie to the queen, can you?

So we can just send a delegation to Buckingham Palace to say we are sorry for the misunderstanding, and we are ready to come back into the fold. We’ll pay our tea tax and celebrate your birthday.

Shoot, we’ve never really gotten over being gaga about royalty. We still stay up and watch the royal weddings. We can’t wait to hear if the latest aristocratic offspring will be a boy or girl and then join in the speculation over what name to choose.

We loved Elizabeth’s jubilee.

So why not return to the mother country? Then we could just putter along with any old president and let Congress pick a new one if the current one doesn’t measure up.

Don’t get me wrong. We would not totally surrender to British culture and customs.

We know the trunk of our car is not a boot.

And we know the right side is the right side of the road.

We won’t give up our football for soccer. They call it football, but I

You can’t really satirize either candidate.

They are such caricatures of candidates already that they are virtually satire-proof. know the difference and what they play is soccer.

And we won’t adopt their spellings and pronunciations either. They are far too lackadaisical with where they put their e’s, such as in centre. And they allow the letter u far too much freedom to just wander into any word it wants, like in colour.

But, for a given value of government, a queen might just be the ticket out of what could become an embarrassing situation in the White House.

I have heard more and more people say they are going to move to Canada after the presidential election. Such a thing has already begun to have international consequences.

The Canadians are talking about building a wall.

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Guns out, tasers in at state campuses

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — With the clock ticking down to the do-or-die deadline, Gov. Nathan Deal made a number of executive decisions on May 3 that surprised more than a few education watchers.

May 3 was the last day that Deal could either sign or veto bills passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the recent legislative session. If Deal chose to do nothing, the bill automatically became law without his signature.

That was the fate many people assumed would happen to House Bill 859, more commonly known as the Campus Carry bill. That bill would have allowed licensed gun owners to carry firearms on public college campuses, and was a lightning rod of controversy.

The fact that Deal had vetoed the Religious Liberty bill (House Bill 757) on March 28 had led many to speculate he would allow the Campus Carry bill to pass into law, avoiding another public firestorm.

His veto of the Campus Carry bill, without comment, was tempered by his signing of another bill that allows more nonlethal weapons on campus.

“Although the Governor vetoed [the campus carry bill], he has signed HB 792, allowing those 18 or older as well as those enrolled in a postsecondary course to carry a taser in or on the [campus] property,” explained Angela Palm of the Georgia School Boards Association. “These weapons are still illegal on the K-12 campus.”

She noted Deal also issued an executive order which mandated the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia schools submit reports on safety measures they have in place for every college in the system.

Deal also waited till the last day to sign Senate Bill 364 into law, which reduces the amount of testing in schools and limits the impact of student performance on teacher evaluations. The bill had received near unanimous support from both sides of the aisle, so the delay in signing the bill until the final moments was concerning to teacher groups throughout the state.

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ANGELA PALM Georgia School Boards Association community of more than 20,000 members, took to its Facebook page in the days leading up to May 3 to urge the signing of the law. Members questioned if the delay was to use the bill as a “bargaining chip” for other education reforms.

But on the final day, the group lauded Deal’s decision to sign the bill into law.

“Over 50,000 teachers took the Department of Education survey and listed testing and evaluation as their greatest concern. The Legislature listened and passed SB 364 unanimously,” wrote John Palmer on the TRAGIC Facebook page. “While it’s not a perfect bill, it’s the first significant step to reform testing and evaluations.”

Deal did veto a companion bill, Senate Bill 355, which would have prohibited school systems from taking punitive measures for students who opt out of mandated testing. It would also have allowed students with approved medical issues to opt out of testing.

“Local school systems have the flexibility to determine opt-out procedures for its students who cannot take the assessments in addition to those who choose not to take such assessments,” said Deal in explaining the veto. “[There] is no need for state-level intervention.”

In other action on May 3, Deal signed a budget that included an additional $300 million for K-12 schools that can be used for teacher salaries or to reduce furlough days. The money comes with no strings attached in how to use the additional funds.

“GSBA appreciates the way in which the Governor handled this funding for the third year in a row so that each district can address its needs in the best way,” said Palm.

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State ‘report card’ gives C rating to Fulton schools Average score dips below state average

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Overall, the 102 schools in the Fulton County School System are getting a solid C on the state’s report card of performance and other factors related to the school environment.

The Georgia Department of Education recently released the fourth College and Career Ready Performance Index, based on data from the 2014-15 school year. The average score for Georgia’s public schools was 75.5.

In FCSS, the average CCRPI score was just under the state average at 74.7 for all schools. Among North Fulton schools, averages exceeded both the state and system averages for elementary, middle and high schools.

Georgia was among the first states in the nation to earn a waiver from the No Child Left Behind mandates, in exchange for the CCRPI. The criteria for ratings on the CCRPI is an ever-changing model which first

went into effect in 2012 and has been tweaked each year since Under CCRPI, schools are rated by more than just academic achievement and year-to-year progress, but also the graduation rate, preparing students for colleges and careers, and efforts to close the achievement gap.

Unlike the NCLB mandate, there are no punitive measures for schools with low CCRPI scores. However, consistently low-performing schools could be subject to a takeover by the state under the proposed Opportunity School District. Voters will decide that issue in this month’s election.

The categories for ratings under CCRPI include: • Achievement (50 percent) – Includes graduation rates, performance on state measures and other measures of career and college readiness • Progress (40 percent) – Students are growing at the same rate of academically typical students across the state • Achievement Gap (10 percent) – How much progress the lowest 25 percent of students in the school are making, and the gap between the lowest 25 percent and the state average

2016 CCRPI Scores* (out of a possible 100 points) Elementary Schools: Abbotts Hill Alpharetta Amana Charter Barnwell Birmingham Falls Cogburn Woods Crabapple Crossing Creek View

Dolvin Esther Jackson Findley Oaks Hembree Springs Hillside

Lake Windward Manning Oaks Medlock Bridge Mimosa Mountain Park New Prospect Northwood Ocee River Eves Roswell North Shakerag State Bridge Crossing Summit Hill Sweet Apple Wilson Creek NF ES CCRPI Avg. Fulton ES CCRPI Avg. State CCRPI Avg.

90.9 84.6 74.7 89.3 82.3 89.4 92.4 90.3 91.9 64.3 98.2 83.2 63.2 96.3 80.1 87.9 61.8 80.0 87.2 87.8 95.6 88.7 69.6 89.1 89.5 90.6 99.7 97.2 85.6 77.4 76.0

Middle Schools: Amana Charter Autrey Mill Crabapple

Elkins Pointe

Haynes Bridge

Holcomb Bridge

Hopewell

Northwestern

River Trail

Taylor Road

Webb Bridge

NF MS Average Fulton MS Average State Average

92.3 91.6 84.7 80.1 81.2 79.2 86.8 81.4 97.2 81.1 97.2 86.6 71.2 71.2

High Schools: Alpharetta Cambridge

Centennial

Chattahoochee

Independence Johns Creek

Milton

Northview

Roswell

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89.9 79.5 73.0 86.6 67.8 91.1 73.4 92.4 86.3 82.2 71.8 75.8

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JC Civitans selects Special Needs Teachers of the Year JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – It takes an extraordinary educator to take on the job of teaching special needs children. They are seldom rewarded by the administration. Their successes in the classroom often come in small victories in the classroom.

In recognition of the contributions special needs teachers make in their community and the difference they make in the lives of their students, The Johns Creek Civitan Club honors all of them by naming four local educators as Johns Creek Special Needs Teachers of the Year.

The did so again May 3 at the Civitan’s ceremony at The Standard Club in Johns Creek.

The teachers were nominated by school principals and the Civitan Club selected two elementary school, one middle school and one high school teacher to be honored this year.

The four Johns Creek Civitan Club Special Needs Teachers of the Year 2016 are: • Lindsey Godfrey, Abbotts Hill Elementary School; • Missy Henrich, Barnwell Elementary School; • Gary Hubert, Taylor Road Middle School; • Jennifer Erickson, Centennial High School.

“The Johns Creek Civitan Club is proud to honor these teachers,” said

Glenn Rudh, president of the Johns Creek Civitan Club. “The Johns Creek Special Needs Teacher of the Year award is our effort to highlight the important work these individuals do for the students.”

All of the Johns Creek Special Needs Teacher of the Year nominees were honored at the breakfast.

Nominees included: Lindsey Godfrey, Abbotts Hill Elementary; Missy Henrich, Barnwell Elementary; Katie Caiaccio, Findley Oaks Elementary; Mrylande Polycarpe, Hillside Elementary; Bri Necessary, Medlock Bridge Elementary; Karin Kraker, Ocee Elementary; Sareen Abraham, Shakerag Elementary; Kari Bailey, State Bridge Crossing Elementary; Lissa Steioff, Wilson Creek Elementary; Liz Grage, Autrey Mill Middle; Heather Wright, River Trail Middle;Gary Hubert, Taylor Road Middle; Jennifer Erickson, Centennial High; Chelsea Arnhart, Chattahoochee High; Katie Williams, Johns Creek High; Rene Bowe, Northview High.

Sponsors of the breakfast were Whole Foods, Carothers & Mitchell, LLC Attorneys at Law, Doug and Linda Smith, Ryan and Cyndee Bonacci, and Jonny and Xena Spread the Words Foundation.

The Johns Creek Civitan Club meets the first and third Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for more information, visit JohnsCreekCivitan.org.

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Price: Continued from Page 6 Price said.

Critical to moving the economy forward is creating a path to upward mobility, he said. Fifty years after Lyndon Johnson’s war on poverty, the number of Americans living below the poverty line has gone from 14.8 percent to 14.11 percent. In other words, it is stagnating.

Price says the problem is the programs create dependence.

“The government does not incentivize success. Society must encourage upward mobility. When children in poverty were asked what their dreams were, one child replied, ‘Look, where I live there are no dreams.’ That situation is intolerable,” Price said.

The congressman is also bullish on defense.

He is calling for more defense spending. During the Cold War of the 1960s [if Vietnam can be called part of the Cold War] the U.S. spent 6 percent of GDP on defense. Today, that figure is 3 percent, exactly half.

He said the world is more dangerous today than when we were only worried about the Soviet Union and China. Meanwhile $500 billion has been cut from defense in the last six years.

“That is not making the world safe,” he said.

Instead, tying defense spending to domestic spending is crippling America’s ability to respond around the world.

A lot of the problem is caused by the shift of power in Washington to the executive branch.

“We believe the people should have a say. We should have debate and then a fair vote,” Price said. “We should not let executive authority write the law of the land.”

Asked his opinion about the emergence of Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican candidate for president, Price nimbly threw the question right back.

“We had an office pool sometime back and two people actually did pick Trump. But I could not have predicted that,” he said.

Looking around the room, he asked, “Did any of you give Donald Trump a chance six months ago? What Trump tapped into was a lack of confidence in the Washington process. He tapped into the belief that there is an opportunity from a policy standpoint to do the things needed to turn the economy around.”

He called the Trump phenomenon a reaction to Washington gridlock politics and a desire to shake up the system.

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Man follows woman he met on dating website MILTON, Ga. — A man was confronted by police for allegedly stalking a woman April 28 after meeting her on a dating website.

The woman said she had met the man on a dating website two weeks prior. When she researched the man online, she found that he had a long record of stalking women, including arrests and past protective orders.

When the woman discovered this information, she told the man about it and cut off contact with him.

The woman contacted police after work April 28, when she noticed his vehicle had been following her. She saw the man sitting in a gray Ford F-150 in her work’s parking lot. When she left, she realized that the vehicle following her.

The woman contacted police after work April 28, when she noticed his vehicle had been following her. She saw the man sitting in a gray Ford F-150 in her work’s parking lot. When she left, she realized that the vehicle was following her.

In an attempt to shake the man off, the woman drove through multiple store parking lots, but the Ford continued to follow her. He parked across from her when she finally stopped and decided to call Milton police.

The man told police he was checking his emails and didn’t know what kind of car the woman drove. He said he used the same route that she had because a friend of his had told him it was a quicker way to get home. Police noted that there was no possible way the route he chose would have been faster.

Video footage from one of the parking lot cameras showed the Ford following the woman’s car.

An officer contacted the Atlanta magistrate court to get a warrant for stalking, but the judge decided there wasn’t enough probable cause to issue one.

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Created in 2006 by Emily, Jenna and Diane Cooley, “It’s Just Hair” is a haircut-a-thon held each May. “It’s Just Hair” aims to collect ponytails for Locks of Love to benefit children with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.

The hair loss can be temporary, recurrent or permanent and usually occurs in childhood.

Although it is not life threatening in any way, the effects of losing hair can be psychologically devastating, especially for children and women.

Alopecia affects about 1.7% of the overall population including more than five million people in the U.S. Unfortunately, Alopecia has no known cause or cure.

The family became involved with this effort after Jenna, 15, was diagnosed with alopecia areata in 2004 and lost approximately 50% of her hair. Although she eventually regrew it over a six month period, Jenna still continues to struggle with minor hair, eyebrow and eyelash loss each year.

To participate in the cut-a-thon, hair must be at least ten inches in length.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Reach in, reach up and reach out.

That was the mantra May 4 at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business spring awards luncheon, at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

Two awards were given out at the event. The first was given to Lisa Carlisle for 2016 Woman of Excellence. The second was awarded to Theo Keyserling for the JenLan Rising Star Awards.

Women of all backgrounds listened to Moira Vetter, founder and CEO of Modo Modo Agency, talk about her history and offer business tips.

Using the day’s theme, “Reach,” she said one of the most interesting things

about the topic is that it is both a noun and a verb.

“In marketing we are often talking about ‘the noun,’” she said. “We’ve established reach and we have a room full of people that are in our sphere of influence that we can count on. It’s a thing.

If you think about reach as a verb, it’s what has to happen before you end up with the noun. You have to take risks and reach out.”

Vetter said professionals need to constantly work on their reach with intention.

“Reach is not just ambition or accumulating more people,” she said.

“Sometimes it can be extending an olive branch or healing something. It can be hard working with different groups of people to extend an olive branch. It takes leadership and a certain kind of person who can bring people together.

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Halcyon Latest Stamp of Reviewing Approval on Forsyth’s Future employee The new 134acre Halcyon development, which broke ground on Feb. 5, is the latest sign that the business environment is strong in Forsyth County.

I remember 15 GEOFF SMITH or so years ago, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com New York Life decided to build a regional data center in south Forsyth.

The project was much more than a big win for the business community and the addition of jobs. It was a Fortune 100 company doing some serious due diligence and putting its stamp of approval on the future outlook of the community. The then-CEO of the company flew down from its Manhattan headquarters to celebrate with the local Forsyth leaders.

Today it seems like New York Life made a good bet. Forsyth County leaders have done a lot to try to improve the quality of life there. Among developers, they were known for years as having some of the area’s highest impact fees (fees charged to developers during the permitting process) – which they used to build schools, fire and police stations, parks and libraries.

Forsyth residents passed a $200 million bond referendum that will add one lane each way on Ga. 400 from McFarland Parkway to Bald Ridge Marina Road, adding an interchange on Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road, and extending Ronald Reagan Boulevard from Majors Road to McFarland Parkway.

The Board of Commissioners in Forsyth is now talking about significant makeovers of every Ga. 400 intersection which would include better

Halcyon; a $370M, 134-acre planned community. on and off ramps, and beautification that could include public art, sculpture effects and architectural fencing.

There is a movement to try to create a community improvement district – which is a district in which all the businesses contribute a tax to go toward improvement projects put forth by the CID’s board. There is a similar district in Alpharetta that has been responsible for beautification of Alpharetta’s Ga. 400 intersections and the construction of the new Encore Parkway bridge over Ga. 400.

The county mimicked Alpharetta and built its own greenway along Big Creek, which it hopes to connect with Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway to one day. The plan is to have a continuous biking trail along that creek from Forsyth County south through Alpharetta and into Roswell.

These projects and others are the reason Forsyth County was the 11th fastest-growing county in the country last year. It grew by an estimated 4.2 percent, adding an estimated 8,556 new residents. They are the reason one of its high schools, Lambert, is consistently recognized as one of the best in the state. I’m not sure they are the reason for this, but it should be noted that the

county was named the healthiest county in Georgia for the last several years in studies by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Just as the New York Life project was a significant stamp of approval on Forsyth’s leadership and direction, so is Halcyon. Developers RocaPoint Partners and the Georgetown Company are betting $370 million that the community will support this project.

That is a lot of money.

Halcyon was designed by award-winning master planner Lew Oliver, who also planned Avalon. The project is a 134-acre planned community that is based on town centers in England and France. Centered around a town green, the project will include 500,000 square feet of residential, office and retail space.

There will be 92 residential lots, 280 apartments and a hotel associated with the project. The architecture is sure to be fantastic and the project will link to the Big Creek Greenway, which cuts right through the property. It will be at the intersection of McGinnis Ferry and Ronald Regan Boulevard and phase I is scheduled to open fall 2017.

The project will also add something the county has been lacking: a true live, work, and play town center project.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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‘MOTHER’S DAY’

Hollywood comes to local fitness center Workout Anytime tapped as location for Jennifer Aniston-Julia Roberts flick

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Go to the Workout Anytime fitness center and you can work up a sweat, but had you been there a few months ago, you might have gotten a famous movie star’s autograph.

Hollywood came a calling to Johns Creek to film a big-budget romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis just out called “Mother’s Day.” The film opened April 29 and now patrons can see where much of it was filmed in the Atlanta area – and Johns Creek.

The Workout Anytime fitness center at Old Alabama and Haynes Bridge roads is the setting for major scenes in the movie. It had Workout Anytime franchisee James Wofford literally seeing stars.

“It was all a fluke really, that they picked my place to shoot. Apparently the COO of Workout Anytime used to work in Los Angeles and is a friend of one of the producers,” said Wofford.

“They needed a fitness center for scenes in the movie and asked our guy if they could use one of ours.”

There are 24 locations in the Atlanta area but they chose Wofford’s Johns Creek center (he has a second franchise in Smyrna).

Needless to say, Wofford was pleased, even though the gym had to close for two days while they shot the scenes.

Actually, it was more like four days since Workout Anytime is open 24 hours a day to fit anyone’s workout schedule.

“Yes, it was a top Hollywood movie,

with a bunch of great stars and directed by Garry Marshall,” Wofford said.

He said Marshall was a funny guy.

Not surprising since Marshall has made a career in comedy as a gag writer for “The Tonight Show” and later wrote and adapted for television comedies such as “The Odd Couple,” “Happy Days” and “Mork and Mindy.”

Marshall graduated to movies with such hits as “Pretty Woman,” which launched Julia Roberts’ career. He also directed such hits as “Runaway Bride” and “The Princess Diaries.”

Wofford said security was tight during shooting, but he was allowed in because one of the execs wanted someone around should they need anything associated with the building.

“He shoved a walkie-talkie in my hand and I just held onto it. That was like my pass to get in,” he said.

And while it was a closed set, he was able to get his two teenage daughters, ages 14 and 16, in to watch.

“They said it would be OK but absolutely no photos. So they stayed in my office which has a one-way mirror. So they’re in there with their cell phones …”

Let’s just say, for at least a week, Wofford was a cool dad.

Wofford said he went to see the recently released “Mother’s Day” (it’s still playing in theaters throughout the area) and was surprised and pleased that his fitness center got a lot of “screen time.”

“They had shots of the place outside with the logo [an establishing shot in the trade], and the scenes inside had our sign on the wall, too. They even wore our T-shirts. It was great for our individual club,” Wofford said.

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“Yeah, the members have been talking about it. They were excited,” he said. “They knew why we were closed for shooting. I would see some of them hanging out in the parking lot.”

Wofford said he thinks his business has “got some bumps” from the exposure.

“As a company, we definitely have seen some bumps in attendance. And the movie’s only been out a week.”

Ultimately, sustaining success will come from what Workout Anytime has to offer today’s busy consumer. Not only does it offer a 24-hour schedule and access to the latest training machines including free weights, it offers personal trainers, tanning beds and hydromassage.

“We want to make sure they have everything they need to be their best and be available on a schedule that suits them,” Wofford said.

Then, if you want to look like a movie star, it’s up to you.

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ROSWELL’S CLAY COLLECTIVE SPRING SHOW AND SALE

“Works in Clay,” the spring show and sale for Roswell’s Clay Collective, kicks off Thursday, May 19, with a reception from 7-9 p.m. The event, featuring handmade ceramic artworks created by the organization’s 40-plus members, will continue through Wednesday, May 23, at Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell. For more information, visit roswellclaycollective.com.

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EVENTS: DRAKE HOUSE & DRAKE CLOSET FASHION SHOW

What: The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Network will present the Cruise the World Fourth Annual SSPC Fashion Show and Networking Fundraiser for The Drake Closet, a boutique benefiting The Drake House.

When: Saturday, May 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, 30328 Cost: Minimum donation is $25 for Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce members; $30 for nonmembers.

More info: thedrakehouse.org

EMORY JOHNS CREEK 5K, HEALTH FESTIVAL

What: Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a 5K Scrub Run and Community Health Festival When: Saturday, May 14, 6:30 a.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: emoryjohnscreek.com

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

What: This year’s party with a purpose, Rockin’ at the River Gala, will support the critical work of Georgia’s oldest and largest private nonprofit nature center.

When: Saturday, May 14, 6:30-11 p.m.

Where: CNC, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ROSWELL TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT

What: The city of Roswell will host a free touch-a-truck event to kick off National Public Works Week.

When: Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: 770-594-6420

ROSWELL’S FAMILY MUSIC, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO

What: Local bands and artists will combine with fitness demonstrations and free health screenings for a fun-filled afternoon.

When: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: RoswellGov.com.

33RD ANNUAL BRITISH MOTORCAR DAY

What: The British Motorcar Club and the city of Roswell are presenting the 33rd Annual British Motorcar Day, celebrating the wide variety of British cars owned and operated by local enthusiasts.

When: Sunday, May 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: In the parking lot behind Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: atlantabritishmotorcarday. org

SMITH PLANTATION OPEN-HEARTH COOKING

What: Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton demonstrates traditional Southern cooking over the open flame.

When: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.

Where: Cook house of Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: visitroswellga.com

RELAY FOR LIFE OF NORTH FULTON

What: A free family event featuring live music and games to support the American Cancer Society’s research and honor cancer survivors and caregivers.

When: Saturday, May 14, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Webb Bridge Middle School, 4455 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: relayforlife.org/northfultonga

SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP AT FORSYTH YMCA

What: A personal safety workshop will

be presented by the child-safety experts at Revved Up Kids. For boys and girls in K-fifth grade.

When: Saturday, May 14, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Forsyth County Family YMCA, 6050 Y St., Cumming More info: revvedupkids.org

ROSWELL MAYOR’S BIKE RIDE

What: Part of the Roswell Cycling Festival, the 2016 Mayor’s Ride will showcase the city of Roswell.

When: Sunday, May 16, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellcyclingfestival.com

GUNS & HOSES MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: Johns Creek police and firefighters will be among golfers in the Jim Seaver/Greg Whitaker sixth annual Guns & Hoses Memorial Golf Tournament.

When: Monday, May 16, 8:30 a.m.

Where: St. Ives Country Club, 1 St Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY’S $5 JEWELRY SALE

What: A $5 jewelry and accessory sale will benefit the hospital’s Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

When: Monday, May 16, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital corridor between medical building and hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: facebook.com/EJCHAuxiliary

MILTON POLICE ACTIVE SHOOTER SAFETY SEMINAR

What: Milton Police Department’s Community Response Unit will conduct a free active shooter safety seminar.

When: Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Stonecreek Church, 13540 Hwy 9, Alpharetta More info: cityofmiltonga.us

HAM RADIO MEETING

What: Meeting of the North Fulton Amateur Radio League, the 10th largest amateur radio club in the U.S. When: Tuesday, May 17, 7- 9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta More info: nfarl.org or call 404-281-8185

MILTON BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING, MIXER

What: The Milton Business Alliance’s monthly meeting and social mixer will feature wine tasting, food and live music.

When: Tuesday, May 17, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Wilbur & Rudy’s Farmtable, 850 Hickory Flat Road, Milton More info: miltonbusinessalliance.com

MAINTAINING AND PRUNING SHRUBS AND ROSES

What: Master Gardeners explain how to prune and maintain shrubs and roses Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Mansell House, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta.

When: Tuesday, May 17, in Roswell and Wednesday, May 18, in Alpharetta, 7-8:30 p.m.

More info: nfmg.net

NORTH FULTON DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING

What: Meet, mingle and dine with fellow North Fulton Democrats.

When: Tuesday, May 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: China Garden Restaurant, 657 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: fultondems.org/regions/ north-fulton

MILTON POLICE AND CITIZENS TOGETHER

What: Learn about the MPACT program and meet Milton Police officers over coffee.

When: Wednesday, May 18, 7-9 a.m.

Where: Mugs on Milton in Crabapple, 12670 Crabapple Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us/government/police/mpact

SENIOR SERVICES NORTH FULTON MILTON GARDEN PARTY

What: The Senior Services North Fulton Milton Garden Party and open house celebration will include music, crafts, refreshments and more.

When: Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Senior Center, Thomas Byrd Sr. House, 15690 Hopewell Road, Milton More info: ssnorthfulton.org

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free family friendly festival at two venues connected by free regular trolley service.

When: Thursday, May 19, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square More info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com

FORSYTH COUNTY WOMEN’S CLUB NEW MEMBER BRUNCH

What: All women from Forsyth and surrounding counties are invited to attend this annual event.

When: Thursday, May 19 Where: Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming More info: forsythcountywomensclub. net

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POLO TO THE RESCUE 2016 GALA

What: Polo players and horse lovers are invited to a black-tie affair to raise money and awareness for Save the Horses Rescue. Enjoy dinner, dancing, music and a silent auction.

When: Friday, May 20, 7-11 p.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta More info: savethehorses.org

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

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: Saturdays, 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: Saturdays, 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: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon.

Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Old Roswell Street in the Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY CONCERT

What: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra presents their season finale, “Salute to Love!” This pops tribute will highlight the music of love and romance from

Bacharach to Bizet.

When: Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: Adults $32, seniors $27, students $16 More info: johnscreeksymphony.org

ATLANTA WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT

What: This concert will have a Latin flair, featuring works by Bizet, Ticheli, Marquina, Copland, de Falla and more.

When: Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: AtlantaWindSymphony.org

STYX, .38 SPECIAL AND DON FELDER What: Styx with special guests .38 Special and Don Felder will perform.

When: Sunday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info: vzwamp.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

LIBRARY EVENTS: 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

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: fultonanimalservices.com

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

Finding the peace pole at Alpharetta’s North Park One of the neatest things about spending time in the out of doors is the occasional unexpected discovery that you make. For instance ...

STEVE HUDSON If you know Get Outside Georgia, me, you know that Chattahoochee Media Group I enjoy fly fishing.

I’m always looking for new places to try a few casts, and one that has intrigued me for a long time is the small pond at North Park, a city of Alpharetta park located near the park’s Adult Activity Center and ballfields.

On my way home one day a few weeks ago, I decided to cut through North Park to avoid the Bethany Bend/Cogburn Road intersection.

Driving through a park always wins over sitting in traffic, doesn’t it? And since I just happened to have my fly rod with me (funny how that happens), I decided I’d take a few minutes and make a few casts … just a few ...

How was the fishing? Well, it was enough to say I’d been fishing, but that was about it.

Much more interesting, truth be told, was what I discovered up near the woods close to the far end of the pond: a small garden with benches and, in the center, a multisided post bearing the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in English and in several other languages.

“Now there’s something you don’t see every day,” I remember thinking, propping the fly rod against a nearby tree so I could further check out this unexpected discovery.

A plaque set among the pavers told me that this particular “peace pole” is one of “thousands erected around the world as an international symbol of peace.” The Peace Pole Project, as it’s known, originated in Japan in 1955, the result of the efforts of the late Masahisa Goi. Since that time (according to the organization known as the World Peace Prayer Society) an estimated 200,000 peace poles have been placed “in nearly every country on Earth.”

This particular peace pole site was born several years ago when the Rotary Club of North Fulton partnered with the city of Alpharetta to develop what’s now known as the Rotary Reflection Garden. The garden was ded-

icated in June 2013, and it has been appreciated by many area residents and visitors ever since.

The Rotary Reflection Garden in North Park is easy to find. North Park is accessed from either Bethany Bend Road or Cogburn Road via North Park Road. Park at the Adult Activity Center or in the parking area near the ballfields nearest the pond, then follow the main sidewalk to a paved and gravel-bordered walkway which starts at the road and continues more or less parallel to one side of the lake.

A small sign points to the walkway, which ends at the Reflection Garden.

You need only to listen to the news to be reminded that Goi’s Peace Pole Project is as timely now as it was when it began. Goi once wrote urging people to “join in the movement for world peace through prayer.” That’s a good thought for these complex times in which we live.

Steve Hudson’s new book “PROSPECTING FOR GEORGIA GOLD” will help you discover the fun of prospecting for Georgia gold. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order an autographed copy at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Fulton Commissioner Liz Hausmann, also a sponsor, captures the spirit of the evening.

MILTON, Ga. –Nyquist might have been the winner at Churchill Downs in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby, but the big winner in North Fulton was the Roswell Child Development Association at its biggest fundraiser ever: The Down Home Derby.

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With more than 400 guests, it was a complete sellout.

That is good news for the 156 preschool children of North Fulton’s working poor. Fundraisers like the Down Home Derby make it possible for the children, ages 12 months to 5 years, to attend the CDA’s affordable early learning programs and childcare. Now in its 48th

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Last year the CDA received a threestar rating, the highest given from Georgia’s Quality Rated program. That ensures any parent their child is enrolled in a program that is dedicated to the highest quality educational standards.

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A “down home” family-style dinner was prepared by Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails and included traditional Kentucky turkey hot browns for appetizers and spring garlic marinated free-range chicken breast and sweet tea brinedhoney glazed pork loin. The meal left patrons raving.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – By ones, twos and buses, they came Thursday, May 5, to the Roswell Vietnam War Memorial to share in a day of public prayer.

All faiths, all religions are welcome at the annual observation, now in its 65th year.

The Rev. Neville Billy is the regional coordinator for National Day of Prayer and host of the Roswell Day of Prayer.

This year’s national theme, “Wake Up America,” emphasized “the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to God.” To highlight the theme, National Day of Prayer chose as this year’s scripture Isaiah 58:1: “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.”

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National Day of Prayer

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There were moments of prayer throughout the afternoon.

Fellowship Christian High School student Andrew McClendon offers a prayer for students as the Rev. Neville Billy looks on.

The Fellowship Christian School third-grade chorus provides beautiful music.

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Will travel to Chicago for chance at national title JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Dhruv Anand, a seventh grader from Taylor Road Middle School, took top honors on May 5th at the 2016 Atlanta Regional National History Bee, held at Hightower Trail Middle School in Marietta.

After qualifying for the 7th grade Regionals, Dhruv competed in 3 rounds of head-to-head questions with contestants from the North Atlanta Region. Dhruv then advanced to the championship round where he scored top honors to claim the title of National History Bee Regional champion.

Dhruv received a Champions Trophy from National History Bee Director of Operations Eric Huff, and an invitation to Chicago, Illinois, to represent Johns Creek in the National History Bee in June.

The national championship preliminary rounds will take place on June 10 and 11 in at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. The national championship final rounds featuring the top finalists will be Sunday June 12.

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Standout JCHS trackman Jordan Oballe signs with Samford JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek High School senior Jordan Oballe participated April 15 in his athletic signing ceremony. Oballe will be attending Samford University to participate in track and field.

Oballe has been a track athlete for four years, including his entire career at Johns Creek High School.

He is the grandson of Cuban and Peruvian immigrants, and son of Fernando and Lourdes Valdes-Oballe. Jordan is a secondgeneration American whose family have a history of athletic prowess in track.

His great-grandmother and grandfather on his mother’s side won victory gold medals in track, topping number one in their school records.

His motivators and those he holds dear as the greatest of mentors are: coach Mike Cloy, coach Tara Ciul, coach Tim Reeder, his grandpa “Abi,” “and Grandma “Aba” his Uncle “Ichu,” and of course, his mother and father.

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Front row from left are mother Denise Sharon, Matthew Sharon, and family friend Marian Young.Rear row are coach Jay Mercer, Principal Jimmy Zoll, coach Billy Nicholson, coach Jim Poole and Athletic Director Jason Holcombe.

JCHS’ Sharon signs scholarship with University of Rochester Front row, Johns Creek High School senior Jordan Oballe signs his letter of intent to run track at Samford University as parents Fernando and Lourdes Valdes-Oballe and sister Jocelyn Oballe look on. Rear row are Principal Jimmy Zoll, coach Christian Holmes and Athletic Director Jason Holcombe.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Matt Sharon will attend the University of Rochester in Rochester,N.Y., this fall after signing a letter of intent to play college baseball.

Sharon has had a love for baseball since he was 1 year old watching the game from his highchair and crying if Mom turned off the game.

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From left are Father John Hobbs, Meredith Hobbs, mother Caroline Hobbs, and younger sister Catherine Hobbs. Rear row are Principal Jimmy Zoll, coach Evan Deis and Athletic Director Jason Holcombe.

JCHS’ Meredith Hobbs to play basketball at Centre College JOHNS CREEK, Ga. –, 2016, Johns Creek High School senior Meredith Hobbs participated April 20 in her athletic signing ceremony. Hobbs will be attending Centre College to play Basketball.

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Hooch beats Etowah 2-0, captures semifinal berth Cougars have not allowed a goal in playoffs

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— After Chattahoochee defeated Etowah 2-0 last Friday to earn a spot in the final four, Chattahoochee students rushed the field, players hugged and yelled in celebration and Chattahoochee’s Assistant Coach Eduardo Coloma had tears in his eyes.

It was quite apparent that this season’s team has something special.

And if the scene after the game wasn’t evidence enough, the win kept Hooch undefeated on the season at 18-0 and was their third straight playoff shutout.

Jackson Siegel and Shane Burke scored for the Cougars and sophomore goalkeeper Jack Corrigan posted his third straight playoff clean sheet and 12th of the season.

After the victory, Head Coach Les Meenan said his team has surpassed his expectations with their success this season, stating it has been a pleasant surprise.

Meenan also said how excited he was that Hooch’s win over Etowah allowed them to continue their season.

“We love our seniors and all our players and we hope to get to play as many games as we can. It’s one more game for the seniors and I’m delighted to have one more game,” said Meenan.

Hooch’s Drew Catapano (11) vies for the ball against an Etowah player.

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Chattahoochee goaltender Jack Corrigan posted his third straight shutout against Etowah.

The Cougars’ run this season has been due in large part to their defense, which, along with goalkeeper Corrigan, shut out Etowah and limited the Eagles to four shots on goal, all of which Corrigan saved.

“Our defense this year has been absolutely incredible,” said Meenan. “No opponent has scored more than one goal all year long and we have conceded one goal this year at home. We know that we can trust [our defense].”

Meenan said the game plan against Etowah was to limit their passing, which Meenan said the Eagles do well.

However, it was the Hooch offense that set the tone early.

Just five minutes into the opening half, Chattahoochee took a 1-0 lead on a Siegel header.

Alex Field took a corner kick for the Cougars and was able to find a streaking Siegel on the opposite side of the net. In open space, Siegel buried his header and put Hooch on the scoreboard.

After finding themselves down early, Etowah continually looked for a through pass to a streaking striker for the remainder of the game, but the Hooch defense continually thwarted those attempts.

Etowah put three shots on net in the first half, two of which were long

and easily gathered by Corrigan.

The second half started like the first with Hooch scoring an early goal, again on a corner kick.

Field earned his second assist when his corner connected with Burke just three and a half minutes into the second half. Burke has set the Chattahoochee record for goals in a season this year.

Hooch would create more opportunities to score in the second but were unable to find the net. However, their two-goal lead would prove insurmountable for the Eagles. Etowah’s best scoring chance came with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game when an Etowah corner kick resulted in a melee in front of the net, but after multiple shots and deflections, Corrigan pounced on the loose ball and kept his clean sheet intact.

After their 18th straight victory and first trip to final four since 2011, in which Hooch won the Class 4A state championship, Meenan said their work is far from done.

“We hope it doesn’t happen but we’re not above the fact that we could get beaten.” And for Meenan, that means keeping focused and playing one game at a time.

Hooch will host Parkview in the semifinals.

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Soccer playoffs move to Final Four Milton, Hooch boys and Fellowship girls move on

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The third round of the state soccer playoffs took place last weekend, proving to be the end of the road for some local schools while others moved on to continue their drives for state championship titles.

The boys games took place last Friday, with the girls playing on Saturday.

Boys Etowah 0, Chattahoochee 2: The Cougars continued their unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win over Etowah, securing their first trip to the Final Four since they captured the Class 4A state championship in 2011.

The Cougars received two corner kick goals from Jackson Siegel and Shane Burke as their defense and goalkeeper Jack Corrigan posted a shutout for the third straight playoff game. Hooch will take on Parkview in the semifinals.

Milton 1, Lakeside 0: Milton handed the previously undefeated and Region 2-AAAAAA champions Lakeside their first loss of the season Friday while securing their first trip to the Final Four since 2010. The Eagles took the lead in the first half and kept Lakeside off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game to clinch the win. Milton will play Brookwood in the semifinals.

Alpharetta 2, Parkview 3: The Raiders broke the hearts of Mill Creek in the first round, scoring three

goals in the final 12 minutes to keep their season alive.

Against Parkview though, it was a late goal that broke the hearts of the Raiders. Alpharetta led 2-1 when a foul in the box gave Parkview a penalty kick with just 1.3 seconds remaining, which they converted to tie the game.

The Panthers then scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime to deny Alpharetta what would have been their second Final Four appearance.

Cambridge 0, Northgate 1: In a defensive battle, Cambridge fell to Northgate 1-0. The game remained scoreless through regulation and two overtime periods, bringing the game to the penalty shootout. Northgate’s Cooper Morris would make the lone save of the shootout, earning Northgate the 5-4 advantage in the shootout and ending the Bears’ season.

Blessed Trinity 3, East Hall 4: The Blessed Trinity Titans found themselves down 3-0 in the first half, and though they were able to muster a comeback, it was not enough to keep their season alive. The Titans scored three goals in the second half, but East Hall also scored midway through the second, which proved to be enough for their win.

Landmark Christian 3, Fellowship Christian 5: Fellowship players continued their impressive offensive performance this season by scoring five goals on Landmark Christian, their eighth straight

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Girls Walton 1, West Forsyth 3: After winning their first region championship and making their first playoff appearance since 2010, the Lady Wolverines are headed to the Final Four after beating Walton 3-1. Carsen Parker and Kylie Gazza scored for West in the win. West will take on Harrison in the semifinals.

Northgate 2, Forsyth Central 1: It was a thrilling final few minutes for Forsyth Central and Northgate, but it would prove devastating to the Bulldogs. With the game tied at 1-1 in the final minutes, the Bulldogs were awarded a penalty kick but were unable to convert.

Then, in the final minute of the game, a Northgate corner kick led to a goal, which gave Northgate the 2-1 lead and eventual win.

McIntosh 1, Cambridge 0: McIntosh’s lone goal in the first half would be enough to secure the win in a defensive struggle between the Lady Bears and the Chiefs. The Lady Bears’ appearance in the Elite Eight was their deepest playoff run in program history.

Peach County 0, Blessed Trinity 4: Blessed Trinity scored three firsthalf goals and were able to cruise to a 4-0 shutout over Peach County in the third round. With a win this week, the Titans will make their fifth straight

Mount Pisgah (girls soccer), which was just able to earn a playoff berth, knocked off Mount Paran and Lakeview Academy after missing out on the playoffs last season. appearance in the state championship game, but will be seeking their first title since 2011. Decatur beat BT 1-0 on penalty kicks on March 11.

Stratford Academy 5, Mount Pisgah 1: Stratford proved too much for Mount Pisgah, ending the Patriots’ season with a 5-1 win last week. Mount Pisgah, which was just able to earn a playoff berth, knocked off Mount Paran and Lakeview Academy after missing out on the playoffs last season.

Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 2, Fellowship Christian 6: Fellowship Christian, the defending girls Class A state champions, was able to continue its run for a repeat alive after dominating ECLA. The Paladins have not lost since their opening game of the season and have outscored their opponents 95-8 in that span.

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King’s Ridge, Mount Pisgah rivalry renewed in state playoffs Patriots’ playoff run ends to familiar foe

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s not often the region rivals meet in the playoffs, but when Region 6-A rivals Mount Pisgah and KIng’s Ridge met in the second round of the state playoffs last Wednesday. The ending was familiar for both teams.

With wins of 4-3 and 4-1 in the best-of-three series, King’s Ridge improved their record to 5-0 against the Patriots this season.

The Tigers received solid pitching in both games to secure their spot in the quarterfinals.

Baseball playoff scores • (G1) Lakeside DK 0, Lambert 2 (G2) Lambert 10, Lakeside DK 0 • (G1) South Cobb 2, North Forsyth 2 (G2) North Forsyth 6, South Cobb 7 • (G1) Cambridge 2, Houston Co. 0 (G2) Houston Co. 11, Cambridge 1 (G3) Cambridge 0, Houston Co. 2 • (G1) South Effingham 8, Forsyth Central 9 (G2) Forsyth Central 0, South Effingham 4 (G3) South Effingham 11, Forsyth Central 1 • (G1) Callaway 0, Blessed Trinity 2 (G2) Blessed Trinity 5, Callaway 2 • (G1) Mount Pisgah 3, King’s Ridge 4 (G2) King’s Ridge 4, Mount Pisgah 1

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Kyle Brnovich threw a complete Game 1, allowing four hits, two earned runs and striking out 14 batters, followed by Frasor Ellard’s performance in Game 2 where he allowed no earned runs and struck out 11 batters.

Brnovich also showed his prowess at the plate in Game 1, hitting 2-3 with a walk and a run scored.

Brnovich’s run scored came in the bottom of the first to tie the game at 1-1 after Mount Pisgah gained the lead in the top of the inning off a Tigers error.

The score remained 1-1 until the bottom of the third began with Mount Pisgah’s starting pitcher Ryan Bostic getting off to a rough start to the inning. Bostic walked and hit the first two batters faced before giving up a hit to Brnovich to load the bases with no outs.

Hits by Will Janofsky and Cullen Monette scored three runs for the Tigers to give them a 4-1 lead.

Mount Pisgah pulled within one run in the top of the fifth when Steven Shields hit a two-run home run to left field, but Brnovich, who struck out five of his last seven batters faced, stymied the Patriots, giving King’s Ridge the 4-3 win and 1-0 lead in the series.

In Game 2, the Tigers got out to an early lead when Alden Pascucci sent a deep fly ball to the fence. Pascucci would be thrown out trying to stretch the hit to a triple, but Lawson Hill, who walked, scored.

Mount Pisgah tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the first after a Jacob Cendoya bunt scored Jojo Odachowski, but the Tigers countered with two runs in the second.

The Tigers had loaded bases with no outs when Carter Buchanan hit a sacrifice fly to score Trey Parker from third.

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King’s Ridge’s Will Janofsky hit 2-4 in the series against Mt. Pisgah including 2 RBIs, a walk and two runs scored. to advance to third base. Shields ran from in front of the mound all the way to Janofsky in the basepath, but when Shields attempted to tag Janofsky, he was forced to dive, dropping the ball in the process. The ball rolled from Mount Pisgah’s players and Janofsky was able to score, giving the Tigers’ a 3-1 lead.

Janofsky scored again in the top of the fourth inning, hitting a long home run over the left field wall. Janofsky hit 2-4 in the series with 2 RBIs, a walk and two runs scored.

Janofsky’s solo home run would be the last run of the game as Ellard kept the Mount Pisgah offense at bay.

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SPECIAL

The Alpharetta girls golf team will be in Moultrie May 16 to play in the state championship tournament. From left are Alejandra Ayala, Ilana Bonell, Ashley Brown, Kelsey Kurnett and head coach Cheryl Solan.

AHS girl golfers on way to state championship tourney JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Alpharetta High School girls golf team is off to the Georgia state championship tournament Monday, May 16, in Moultrie, Georgia.

The team played sectional play in Tifton May 2. With only three players competing, they captured a berth for the state title.

Playing in sectionals for Alpharetta were Kelsey Kurnett, Alejandra Ayala and Ilana Bonell. Ayala took Lowest

Scoring Player with a score of 78. She was also one of the Lowest Scoring Players at Regionals with a score of 69.

This is Alpharetta’s fourth year in a row going to the state tournament, where they look to do well. Playing for Alpharetta will be: Ashley Brown, Kelsey Kurnett, Ilana Bonell and Alejandra Ayala.

The team is led by Head Coach Cheryl Solan and community coaches Eric Brown and Paul Reynolds.

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Front row from left are stepmother Kristi Thomas, father Craig Thomas, Easton Thomas, mother Denise Rosenkampff, and stepfather Brad Rosenkampff.

Rear row are Principal Jimmy Zoll, Athletic Director Jason Holcombe and coach Victoria Kemper.

JCHS’ Easton Thomas signs with Charleston JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek High School senior, Easton Thomas, signed April 15 to play tennis for the College of Charleston.

Easton has played tennis for seven years, including all four years at Johns Creek High School.

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New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, including the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on April 28. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Tyler Martini, from Crew 347, sponsored by Milton Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, whose project was the design and construction of 8 portable benches including 2 buddy benches for Birmingham Falls Elementary School.

Kevin Mueller, from Troop 841, sponsored by St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was design and construction of Challenge course stations. One was a pull up bar station, at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Dillon Hepp, from Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the Revitalization of an old neglected trail at Providence Park. Dillon also constructed a bench for this trail.

Michael Healey, formerly of Troop 6955 but currently from Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was collection, creation and delivery of over 200 personal hygiene kits for The Harvest Hope Food Bank to help relief efforts for the flood victims of South Carolina.

Parker Nelson, from Crew 347, sponsored by Milton Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, whose project was the design and construction of a Harding swing for Bell Memorial Park.

Corey Harrison, from Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and construction of 3 replacement benches for the trails of Providence Park .

Jack Pry, from Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the beautification of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Courtyard. Jack designed and constructed an arbor as well as a flagstone pavers around the arbor. Jack added several plants to the area.

Tyler Palmer, from Troop 734, sponsored by the Webb Bridge Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, whose project was the design and construction of 10 information boxes and a horse height Chard for the Bearfoot ranch, a chartable ranch that rescues horses and provides therapy for disabled people.

Jacob Wood, from Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic

Rear row are from left new Eagle Scouts Tyler Martini, Kevin Mueller and Dillon Hepp. Front row are Michael Healey, Parker Nelson, Corey Harrison, Jack Pry and Tyler Palmer.

Rear row from left are the newest Eagle Scouts Jacob Wood, Jason Blackwell and Clay Bucheweitz. Front row are Harrision McAnally, Matthew Metz, Kok Seng Tan and Benjamin Youngstrom.

Church, whose project was cleaning and restoration of an old pedestrian bridge and the design and construction of a walkway at Sugar Mill Subdivision Jason Blackwell, from Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the restoration of the chapel roof at Birmingham United Methodist Church.

Jason also pressure washed the benches, trimmed the bushes around this chapel and cleaned up the area of fallen debris Clay Buchweitz, from Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the enhancement and construction of a new

perennial garden, arbor and memorial sign for the Mary Elizabeth Memorial Garden located at Roswell United Methodist Church Harrision McAnally, from Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the collection and creation of backpacks containing hats, socks, scarfs and mittens/gloves for the homeless. Harrison created 50 backpacks and 278 extra items for the homeless. These were distributed by North Fulton Community Charities Matthew Metz, from Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design

and construction 3 pew style benches for the chapel porch at Autrey Mill Heritage Center and Nature Preserve Kok Seng Tan, from Troop 143, sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church, was the design and construction of a 20ftx4ft boardwalk for one of the trails at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Benjamin Youngstrom, from Troop 985, sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of three benches for the church’s annual pumpkin patch and Christmas tree sale.

One of the benches was decorated as a sleigh and the other as a pumpkin.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 tickets from April 13-18. He immediately cancelled the card.

Johns Creek police ran the unknown number through their system but got no matches.

Former tenant breaks into home to sleep JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A former tenant was arrested April 18 for allegedly trespassing in a local resident’s home.

A woman called the Johns Creek police early morning April 18 about a burglary in progress. She had heard someone forcibly enter her home downstairs and had hid in her bedroom along with her two grandchildren. They were the only family members at home.

When police arrived and circled the house, they found that the glass sliding door in the backyard had been shattered.

They found a backpack, credit card and brick next to the broken door frame. Police believe the man had first tried to pry open the door with the credit card, but ultimately threw the brick when the card failed.

The officers secured the home and brought the woman and two children to safety. They found a man sleeping in a bed near the rear of the home.

The man, David Hughes, 28, had lived in the house several months earlier before the woman evicted him.

Hughes was arrested for criminal trespass.

Tinted car tag reveals wanted man MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested April 26 for multiple active warrants in Indiana and Illinois for burglary and disorderly conduct after a routine traffic stop.

Milton police stopped the man’s black Ford Expedition on Ga. 9 because the tinted tag cover obscured the SUV’s identification. On closer inspection of the tag, they were able to identify that the vehicle was from Indiana.

When asked for his license, the man said he had left it at home. He identified himself as Jonathan Smith, 31, of Indiana.

He told police he had been living in Georgia for two months and that he still hadn’t obtained a Georgia driver’s license or tag. He said the Ford belonged to his wife.

Police discovered multiple active warrants for Smith’s arrest after running his information through the system. The warrants came from Indiana

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and Illinois for disorderly conduct and burglary.

Smith was arrested for driving with a suspended license and for the warrants. He was also cited for the tinted tag cover and for not obtaining a valid Georgia license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

$1.1K of gaming equipment stolen from car MILTON, Ga. — $1,100 worth of items were stolen May 1 from a man’s car after he left it unlocked overnight.

The man told Milton police that he normally locks his Chevy Trailblazer, but he apparently forgot that night.

After going out with some friends, he returned to the car May 1 and noticed some items scattered about within it. A few were gone. The items missing including the man’s credit cards, license, insurance card, PlayStation 4, several video games and a gaming headset.

The man had already cancelled his cards before calling the police, but one card had already been charged $100 at a local retail store.

Police had trouble obtaining fingerprints to analyze due to the multiple thunderstorms that night.

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

Bad dream turns into real arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police were called just after midnight April 29 about a woman disturbing construction workers working late repaving North Point Drive. She was walking through the newly paved roads, not listening to workers who were asking her to stop.

An officer found her standing in

front of a tractor and asked the woman, Georgia Navarre, 28, what she was doing. She said that she was “having a bad dream.”

When the officer asked for Navarre’s identification, she bolted. Police chased her until she stopped and handcuffed her. They checked Navarre’s license and found an active warrant for her arrest from Gainesville.

Navarre was arrested for disorderly conduct and an active warrant.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 20, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-16-14 Environs LLC Climate Controlled Storage (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance to reduce the front setback from 65’ to 50’ as well as variance to reduce required parking from 103 to 8 parking spaces.

The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 590, 591, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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 South Main Street.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be presented at a Public Workshop on Thursday, June 2, 2016 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Immediately Following, this item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 2, 2016 commencing at 6:30p.m.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 20, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-15-25 Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Consideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

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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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 OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, June 6, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-10 East Village (City Council Only) Consideration of a request for a change to a Council Condition with regard to the architecture, style and materials required for a mixed use development located at the northwest corner of Old Milton Parkway and Westside Parkway.

This property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 749-802, 1st District, 2nd Section.

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.

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

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 APPLICANT Biryani, LLC d/b/a Biryani 11775 Northfall Lane – Ste. 103 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Owner Biryani, LLC Registered Agent Pradeep Anandapu

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

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students of the Recycling Club at Johns Creek High School celebrated Earth Day by conducting a three week Sneaker Recycling Drive. Dr. Corrine Williams, AP Environmental Science teacher and sponsor of the JCHS Recycling Club gave Sophie Spiegel, organizer of the project, the endorsement to go forward with the campaign. She partnered with Ecosneakers, an organization that collects recycled athletic shoes and offers an opportunity to give athletic shoes another life. Ecosneakers processes gently worn sneakers and sends them to developing nations.

In addition to JCHS, Spiegel also collected sneakers from her neighborhood. She placed a recycling box near the clubhouse and sent out a community email. The response was much larger than Spiegel anticipated.

Between the JCHS and the neighborhood about 300 pairs of sneakers were collected.

The recycling effort exhibited the true philosophy of the three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle to cut down on waste and conserve natural resources,

Johns Creek High School student Sophie Spiegel raised over 300 pairs of sneakers to recycle for Earth Day. landfill space and energy.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 traffic-control device. ►► Manbir Singh Minhas, 35, of Atlanta, was arrested April 28 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI

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and speeding. ►► Kory Vance Smith, 43, of Mission Viejo, California, was arrested April 23 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Shirley E. Mitchell, 45, of Sandy Springs, was arrested April 21 on Rucker Road in Alpharetta for DUI,

failure to maintain lane and failure to use due care. ►► Jeffrey Edward Collins, 52, of Pony Tail Road, Milton, was arrested April 20 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Damir Cavrk, 35, of Mayfair Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 3 on Chattahoochee Road in Cumming for

DUI, no license, failure to maintain lane, too fast for conditions, open container, and failure to obey a traffic-control device. ►► Justin R. Flythe, 36, of Columns Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 27 on Highway 369 in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container.

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Saturday, 5/14, 8am-2pm

DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1500 both. 678492-2300

HOSPITAL BED: Electronic controls with deluxe mattress. Bought new, used less than 2 weeks. $500. Originally $2000. 404-735-7250

POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404934-7307

JOHNS CREEK Multi-family, Ocee View Court Friday/Saturday 5/13-5/14, 9am-1pm.

YARN! Antiques, books JOHNS CREEK Highland Park Subdivision, 460 Eastbourne Way. Multi family. Friday 5/13 and Saturday 5/14, 8am-3pm.

Bedding, furniture, electronics, clothing, tools and more

Moving Sale ALPHARETTA North Farms Subdivision, 370 Carybell Lane 30004.

Saturday 5/14, 8am-5pm.

Contents of entire home!

VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770-992-6848 leave message

Cemetery ARLINGTON Garden of Prayer, lot 6-A, spaces 3 & 4.

Bronze marker with base & 2 vaults. $9500 (Value $16,690). 470-281-6122 Roswell-Greenlawn.

Garden of Prayer overlooking lake with fountain.

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Musical Instruments VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, topspruce, back-maple. $200.

678-431-7465 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400.

770-753-0787 PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone.

Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678445-3654 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770-552-4034

Office/Business Equip/Supplies

Garage Sale

SMALL CHEST & 4 chairs $60 all. 470-349-8129

ALPHARETTA Brierfield Subdivision, 2030 Davis Island 30004.

Saturday 5/14, 9am-4pm.

Furniture (bedroom set, couch, futon, lamps, kitchen, decor’ and more!)

SOFA: Ethan Allen dark pine, matching coffee table. $350. 770-993-0835

OFFICE OR HOME DESK, custom corner unit, 6 file drawers, 4 desk drawers, space for 2 chairs, $1800.

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SOFA, LOVESEAT, coffee table, end table, lamps $650/all. 678-570-8849

DRAFTING TABLE, 36”x72”, $100, 770-4485908

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FRENCH BEDROOM SET: Twin beds, headboard, footboard, dresser, side table $500.

678-277-9970

Flat File Cabinet, 10-drawer, $350, 770448-5908

ALPHARETTA: Huge Sale!!! FIVE NEIGHBORHOODS 1,000+ HOMES ROSWELL Saturday, 5/14, 8am-2pm.

Crabapple Walk/Creek subdivisions off Houze Road near Rucker Road.

Chadbourne, Westgate, Hollybrooke, Hanover Point, Hanover Place By far the South Forsyth’s Biggest multi-community sale!

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Bargains Antiques ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $750.

678-277-9970

Thomasville mahogany table/Chairs and sideboard; Noritake Queen’s Guard Pattern 12 place settings; Renoir original copy European street scene; foyer mirror 38x80. 770-656-6300

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Medical Equipment HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $2000. 770-569-1103

DRAFTING TABLE, 31”x42”, $75. 770-4485908

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(Local). Cell 214-8838215

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Main Street Commons Office Condo Park, Heart Of Downtown Alpharetta. Single Story Office Condo 1104 SF, 3 Offices, Reception Area, Conference & Break Rooms, Storage Closet, very nice finishes. $1385/ month. 1020 Powers Place.

Linda.Ekes@ccgatl.com Home for Sale

BIKE: Euro specialized Sirrus aluminum, tall. Red, yellow. $250. 404-7503329 GOLF CART XR4 by Bat Caddy: Remote controlled; 3 years old. $425. ($800 brand new). 404-374-1058

Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770-9930835 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. 770-7409757 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410

215 Blackrock Trace.

European elegance at its finest! No expense spared!

Featuring hardwood floors, extensive trim package, 10’/vaulted ceilings, large windows & transoms, spacious bedrooms, office/library, 2 story formal living rm, large dining rm, gourmet kitchen w. huge island, 2 stone fireplaces. The finished basement offers a full kitchen, dining area, laundry rm, master suite, extra rm (possible 7th bdrm. or home gym), home theater w/ equipment conveniently accessible by elevator.

Stone patio & fire pit overlooking a picturesque creek. Entertainer delight!

Will not disappoint! $700,000

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C. W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc will be accepting quotations from subcontractors, including GDOT certified DBE’s For City of Johns Creek Bid Number 16-146 CSHPP-00 (310) SR 120/Abbotts Bridge Rd Operation Improvements. This project will bid on May 26, 2016.

Items of work include: Hauling, Nursery, Irrigation System, Water Lines, Erosion Control, Milling, Concrete Flatwork, Storm Drain, Drainage Structure, Retaining Walls, Handrail/Guardrail, Construction Layout, Signs, Water Quality/Monitoring, Fencing, Fiber Optics, Traffic Signals and Pavement Marking.

Subcontractor quotations will be accepted by C. W. Matthews’ Estimating Department in person, by e-mail: dustinj@cwmatthews.com and/or mikek@ cwmatthews.com or Fax: #770-422-9361 until Noon on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. All bidding documentation will be available at the C. W. Matthews Contracting website (www.cwmatthews.com) as well as the City of Johns Creek website (http://www.johnscreekga. gov/services/purchasing). If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Estimator: Dustin Johnson at (770) 422-7520 X161.

You must register a User ID and Password to access the CWM website. For additional website information, contact C. W. Matthews’ Estimating Department at 770-422-7520.

Towersource, Inc. (on behalf of Eco-Site) is proposing to construct a 160-foot overall height monopole telecommunications structure at 3050 Royal Boulevard South, Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia. Towersource, Inc. invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments pertaining specifically to historic resources may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Ms. Bazzill can be reached at (770) 667-2040 ext. 111. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. S0689.

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770-845-5709

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