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Driver charged with manslaughter in accident 1 cyclist killed, 2nd hit in traffic collision

ment is investigating the traffic fatality, which occurred on Freemanville Road near Dartmouth Road at 7:36 p.m.

BLANKENSHIP According to police, Blankenship was driving a white 1993 Ford Ranger pickup truck traveling northbound on Freeman-

MILTON, Ga. – A collision involving a pickup truck and a group of bicyclists has left one man dead, one hospitalized and one in jail for allegedly causing the crash.

John Blankenship, 46, of Canton was charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly hitting two of the cyclists on Freemanville Road April 29, killing one.

The Milton Police Depart-

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Nonprofit formed Tasty entertainment in Alpharetta for veterans This year’s Taste of Alpharetta May 7 saw the streets packed with crowds.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – For 25 years, the annual Taste of Alpharetta has gathered together the city’s best restaurants, and this year was no different, with an event that was bigger than ever May 7. Crowds gathered in downtown Alpharetta for nibbles from dozens of local restaurants.

In addition to the food, there was a culinary competition, live music and familyfriendly fun zone areas with games, a petting zoo and inflatables.

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Blair Crimmins and the Hookers perform their own brand of ragtime and jazz on the Taste’s main stage.

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MILTON, Ga. – Since the formation of the city of Milton, Councilmember Bill Lusk has taken the time to build markers for all the fallen soldiers and veterans who have connections with the city.

Using his own money for materials and labor, Lusk has built more than 400 markers that he places throughout Milton twice each year – Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Each marker bears the name of the veteran and the conflict

Donations, gifts and contributions may be mailed to: Treasurer, Milton Veterans Memorial Markers Inc., 1955 Drummond Pond Road, Milton, Ga. 30004 www.Miltonveterans.org

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a crash April 29 near Riley Road just north of Namon Wallace Drive.

The car that hit a power pole was flipped upside down, the engine was on fire and there was a woman, later identified as the registered owner, lying on the ground about 50 yards south of the wreck.

The woman said her back and chest were hurting, but EMS had to go

around downed power lines to get to her. She had slight cuts and bruises but could move her fingers and toes.

She told officers her husband was the driver and she was the passenger, but he left on foot.

A witness told officers he heard the wreck happen and saw it catch on fire as he approached to help. He also witnessed the woman getting away from the car and a man running away from the scene. He reportedly said the

woman told him not to call police since she had drugs in the car and asked his help to get them out.

The vehicle was searched to see if there was anything to identify the two people. While being searched, a small black case was found with what appeared to be drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Warrants for hit and run and failure to maintain lane were issued for the driver who ran away.

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Long told police she received the check from a new employer.

She was arrested for third degree forgery.

The owner claims otherwise, saying he demanded the suspect pay for the drink many times before he walked out of the store.

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

Lesson: Don’t disturb an eating officer MILTON, Ga. – A 21-year-old Canton man learned not to lie to officers about driving drunk.

According to police, a group of officers were eating breakfast April 28 at 2 a.m. at a local diner when a vehicle drove up quickly, allegedly “almost striking a Milton Police car while parking.” Three occupants got out, entered the diner and ordered food. One man, the 21-year-old in question, allegedly spoke with the officers while there and smelled of alcohol.

When he and his friends were getting ready to leave, the officers asked him if he was driving. He said his friend was. In view of the officers, the man then got into the car and drove away.

Police went after him and arrested him for DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.

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The suspect, Kimberly Ann Long, 45, of Dadeville, Alabama, tried to cash a check worth $1,950 at a local bank on Windward Parkway. When the bank investigated the check, it was forged.

Tearing up a ticket Pistol pulled doesn’t make it go away in road rage ALPHARETTA, Ga. – One unruly driver so disliked being pulled over April 29 that she demanded the officer give her a warning instead of a ticket, before tearing up the ticket.

Police say they spotted the suspect car driving on Ga. 400 at 6:21 p.m. going an estimated 81 mph in a 65 mph zone. The car was pulled over. When the reason for her stop was explained to her, the driver began arguing with the officer, saying he should either reduce the speed or just give her a warning.

When the officer refused to do this, the suspect signed her citation so forcefully, she tore it and broke the pen.

In the end, she was charged with speeding and disorderly conduct.

No such thing as a free drink MILTON, Ga. – A young man is accused of theft after taking a single soft drink from a business because he thought it was free.

The suspect came into a diner on Ga. 9 with a friend. The friend was a former employee and needed paperwork. The suspect stayed near the front of the store, near a cooler filled with soft drinks. He told police he asked employees how much the soft drinks cost and the employees said there was no price. He said he asked what would happen if he took one drink, and the employees said “nothing.”

MILTON, Ga. – A case of road rage could have turned deadly May 1 after a pistol was drawn.

The victim said he was driving at 8:49 a.m. on Deerfield Road when another car passed him, making an obscene gesture. The driver then reportedly motioned the victim to follow him to a nearby parking lot. Once stopped, the suspect allegedly pulled a gun and told the victim to move on.

The victim left, but called police.

When police questioned the suspect, he told them the victim was tailgating him on Deerfield and followed him into the parking lot before assaulting him. Since the suspect had something similar happen before, he said he had a gun ready. He said he never pointed it at the victim.

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DUI arrests ►► Freddy Villanueva, 23, of Dyer

Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 26 on Atlanta Highway in Cumming for DUI, failure to maintain lane, driv-

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 ing without a valid license and open container. ►► Christopher Leon Glass, 39, of Shady Grove Road, Cumming, was arrested April 26 on Ga. 400 in Cumming for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Susan Catherine Picken, 45, of Suwanee was arrested April 25 on Sharon Road in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Luis Enrique SilvaEspinoza, 25, of Pine Lake Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 25 on Bethelview Road in Cumming for DUI, open container and driving without a valid license. ►► Julie Chopin Richardson, 26, of Brookside Court, Alpharetta, was arrested April 26 on Anthem Parkway in Cumming for DUI and failure

to maintain lane. ►► Kathy Cornett Elliott, 54, of Buford was arrested April 27 on Peachtree Parkway in Cumming for DUI. ►► Tyler Cline Hamby, 27, of Dawsonville was arrested April 29 on Dahlonega Highway in Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ►► John Francis Hefele, 30,

of Carter Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 26 on McFarland Parkway in Cumming for possession of methamphetamines, possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule III controlled substance, possession of drugrelated items, open container and no insurance. ►► Octavius Jerrod Tolbert, 33, of Lawrenceville was arrested April 29 on Buford Highway in Cumming for possession of marijuana and tag light violation.

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Cyclist:

Continued from Page 1 ville Road at the time of the accident. At the same time, five cyclists were traveling in single file southbound on Freemanville Road.

Blankenship crossed over into the southbound lanes in attempt to pass another vehicle that was turning.

At this point, the pickup truck encountered the cyclists in a group.

Police say the truck struck two of the cyclists and caused the other cyclists to crash.

Two of the cyclists were transported to the hospital.

One cyclist, 42-year-old Jason Young of Canton, died May 2 of his injuries.

Blankenship allegedly admitted he did not have a clear view of the cyclists.

The remaining three cyclists were treated at the scene and released.

Blankenship was cited for improper passing at the scene.

Additional charges of reckless driving and homicide by vehicle were filed against him Saturday, May 2. He was denied bond.

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NEWS

T-Mobile lawsuit partially settled One contested tower claim left

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A lawsuit between the city of Milton and T-Mobile has been partially settled with an agreement approved at the April 27 City Council meeting.

T-Mobile originally applied in April 2010 for special use permits to build three cell towers at New Providence Road, Hopewell Road and Mountain Road. Milton City Council conditionally approved the New Providence location and denied

the others. The lawsuit was filed in May 2010.

Since then, T-Mobile has withdrawn claims to the Mountain Road location in the agreement that the city allow them five additional feet in height at the approved New Providence tower – 110 feet total. A decision on the other tower will now be settled in court.

“There’s going to have to be a continued fight over the tower at the Hopewell Road location,” said Kelly Hundley, Milton’s attorney in the case.

“They’ve decided they will throw in the towel on that particular location [Mountain Road], with a lot of other claims,” Hundley said. “It’s a clear win for the city.”

City could exercise eminent domain for road improvements Land in Crabapple area

By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton authorized its city attorney or a representative to use eminent domain on property near McFarlin Lane in the Crabapple area at their City Council meeting Monday, May 4.

The city’s asking price for roughly a half-acre in right of way and a half-acre for easements was $545,000. The offer from the property own-

ers, John Wieland Homes, was about $1.5 million.

The properties went to an appeals agent, who upheld the city’s offer, said Public Works Director Carter Lucas.

“We can’t overpay for something, but we certainly have gone through everything to make sure we are not underpaying the property owners,” said Mayor Joe Lockwood.

The acquisition is part of the Ga. 372 Intersection Improvements Project, which includes installing road improvements and roundabouts to the west and north of the Crabapple Road intersection

with Birmingham Highway.

Lucas said that he intends to continue negotiating to reach a resolution without condemning the property. Although Milton has authorized its attorney to use such powers in the past, it has never officially condemned property to purchase under eminent domain. “We’ve never gotten that far,” he said. “We always try to continue to negotiate in good faith throughout the whole process.”

The results of the negotiation came after this article went to print. Check back at northfulton.com for updates.

Also at the meeting, the

City Council and staff introduced a study of impact fees at an initial public hearing and presentation. Staff is working on a methodology report, which will determine the costs of existing infrastructure and services and project costs of future services needed. If the fees are implemented, the city will create a Capital Improvement Element (CIE) with a schedule of improvements, send the CIE to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission and have another public hearing before an impact fee ordinance is approved.

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SCHOOLS

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Open enrollment deadlines May 15 for students Few options available for middle, high school students in North Fulton

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Despite much conversation by Fulton School System leaders on expanding choice options for Fulton students, little headway has been made in actually opening seats. And with two more charter schools shuttering in North Fulton next school year, the choices are even more limited for parents looking for public school options.

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their assigned school. That number is down from 23 participating schools last year.

School officials provided no comment as to why fewer openings were available this year, despite a drop in enrollment in North Fulton projected for next year.

In North Fulton, open enrollment is available at eight elementary school and one middle school. No area high schools, with the exception of North Springs High in Sandy Springs, will accept open enrollment transfers in the 201516 school year.

The open enrollment process is part of the state’s

Quality Basic Education Act, passed in 2009, which mandates students be allowed to enroll in schools outside their assigned attendance zone. The caveat, and one which impacts most schools in North Fulton, is there must be capacity at the school in order to participate.

The application deadline for open enrollment is Friday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m., and parents will be notified of their child’s transfer status by June 30. The transfer application is available online (www.

fultonschools.org). If approved, parents must provide transportation.

The following schools have space available for open enrollment in North Fulton in the 2015-16 school year: Elementary – Abbotts Hill, Birmingham Falls, Findley Oaks, Mountain Park, New Prospect, Shakerag, Summit Hill, Sweet Apple and Wilson Creek Middle – Elkins Pointe Once accepted, the child may remain at that school through all grade levels, for

example through fifth grade and eighth grade, as long as attendance requirements are met.

Selection is made based on lottery if applications exceed space, and siblings are not guaranteed placement, according to school officials.

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Preserve Rural Milton survey to get conservation feedback Early results show support MILTON, Ga. -- Preserve Rural Milton has launched a survey to determine the sentiment in the community for the conservation of land and preservation of the rural quality of Milton.

As of April 30 over 160 Milton residents have participated in an online survey and the trend is as follows: Over half of those taking the survey selected Milton

to live in because of the rural and scenic beauty of the city.

88 percent of people think it is extremely important to preserve the rural character and greenspace in Milton.

80 percent are extremely concerned that the rapid development will change the rural character of the city.

More than half of the people responding do not think the city is doing as much as they would like to preserve greenspace.

85 percent think the city should allocate monies from the city budget for a conservation fund.

75 percent would be in favor of paying additional money annually to preserve land from development.

“We encourage people to share the survey link through their neighborhood newsletters and with their Milton friends and family so that collectively we can demonstrate the level of interest the community has in conservation,” said

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The survey link will be active until 1,000 residents, about 10 percent of the total number of households in Milton, take part. The survey is anonymous but allows only one response per computer. Final results will be published on the Preserve Rural Milton Facebook page and website.

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Eaves: Fulton County future ‘bright’

By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – A renewed sense of optimism has grasped Fulton County of late.

Long known for dysfunctional politics, the county has turned a corner, says Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves.

“This is a new day for the county,” Eaves said. “The present is bright, and the future is even brighter.”

He was speaking at the inaugural State of the County address April 30 to a crowd of legislators and local government officials.

Fulton County has 1 million residents and 14 municipalities. It is the most populous county in the state, as well as the largest in size.

This can make its challenges unique. Governing can be difficult.

While this has proven true in past years, so far this year, the county commission has already passed several hurdles – a budget was unanimously passed, as was the appointment of a new county manager.

Neither have happened in recent memory.

“People are beginning to embrace collaborate leadership,” Eaves said. “We can get a whole lot more done working together than going by ourselves.

“We are a great county, one county,” he said. “Our best days are yet to come.”

Eaves laid out five goals he has for the county in the coming year.

A healthy county – The county spends about $100 million a year on health services, with the majority of that spent on Grady Hospital.

“We are determined to provide services of health and have a greater impact,” Eaves said.

Quality of life services – The county spends $30 million on library services, providing services in 34 libraries. New libraries are being built and the collection is expanding. Hours and days that were cut last year were recently restored.

Eaves said one of his goals for the coming years is to get every resident a library card.

Currently, about half the population has one.

In addition, increased funding for the arts and culture is

hoped for. “[The arts] add to the economic robustness of the county,” he said.

A safe community – Eaves’ own son EAVES was robbed at gunpoint while at university, an all-too common crime in Atlanta. “[Public safety] is important to all of us. No one is exempt from crime,” he said.

The county spends 40 percent of its budget on criminal justice, he said. The county is making strides in making that money go further.

As a result of partnering and collaborating, the government consent decree on the county jail has been lifted, he said. The 2006 decree was the result of overcrowding in the jail as well as letting it decline in quality. Since the decree, the county has invested heavily in both the jail and programs to keep people out of it.

Such alternatives to imprisonment, such as preferring “proactive and diversion” programs, are being pursued by the county.

“We want to be a model in terms of diversion,” Eaves said.

“To help with this, the county needs to work on mental health, substance abuse and workforce development.”

An efficient government – An audit has been commissioned of all the county services in an effort to find costcutting opportunities. Eaves said he believes $10-15 million can immediately be trimmed from the budget.

“Our hope is the over the next 10 years, the county can find $100 million in savings,” he said. “That money could go back to the taxpayers or be reinvested.”

Along with this, the county needs a better public face.

The citizens deserve to have exemplary customer service, he said, and better training and technology can aid in this.

“Why can’t technology be used to make the interface between the county and the public more friendly?” he said.

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Puppies, good books and Baltimore What were we talking So, my week came with a couple new life experiences.

I brought home a new puppy – a 10-week-old Field Spaniel named Lewis – and for the first time in a while, I had enough down time to actually finish two books.

The first book was the most recent from Malcolm Gladwell, the author of “The Tipping Point,” “Blink” and a couple other very best sellers. His new book, “David and Goliath,” is about many things, but one of the central themes is how people turn disadvantages and bad things into opportunities.

Gladwell writes about how about a third of the world’s super entrepreneurs / billionaires are dyslexic and how their struggle to overcome their disadvantages made them resilient, tenacious, assertive, optimistic and yep, very, very successful. He says our environment impacts us in ways most of us would never imagine.

He asks: Who would be the better hire – someone who graduates in the top 50 percent of their class in the top schools like Harvard, Yale or MIT, or those who graduate in the top 5 percent of good, but not the best, “good” schools?

Gladwell fills the book with examples of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things in part because they have to learn to overcome deficiencies that they ultimately use to their advantage. It is a good, easy read and a worthwhile one.

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Be prepared though. It does not sugar-coat the baseness nor does it gloss over the skeletons buried in the closets of our Southern heritage. But beginning with “the War Between the States” and ending with a discussion of the Beltway around Atlanta, it talks about the loss we have experienced as a result of our transition away from an agrarian society – a society that out of necessity provided a framework for connectivity to family and each other.

Both books deal with a disconnect, a disenfranchisement, between people and the world around them. The first tells how we successfully react to that disconnect. The second addresses the causes.

The knowledge of both helps us process current issues, including race and the growing fracture of our connection to each other in this increas-

ingly digital world. In that way, it provides some insight into what is going on today in cities like Ferguson and Baltimore.

Thompson writes, “We live in a culture where we put our most intimate secrets on the Internet and have no idea who our next door neighbors are, where we labor in cubicles all day and go home at night to update our Facebook page.

What we lack, what most of us know instinctively we are missing, what makes so many of us log into Facebook in the first place, is community.... the interdependent web of people, culture, economy and nature.”

This loss of a sense of community is tearing the fabric of our world apart. It is creating a profound sadness.

While I was outside reading Sunday, Lewis was tethered to me by a long leash. Every so often, he would stand on his hind legs and look over the arm of the chair to see what was distracting me from him. He would paw at me as I ignored him, distracted by my books and my phone and my iPad. But he kept it up until it finally dawned on me. If my attention is this important to a 10-week-old dog, how important must it be to the people around me?

The fact that Lewis was even at my side is amazing to me. In the Field Spaniel dog world, if you are “outside” of the breeders network, getting a Field Spaniel is very close to impossible. They just do not let you in.

So why were we allowed into that closed circle?

My wife spent hours and hours on the phone with the woman who ultimately sold us our dog. She would email her, call her and subscribe to her newsletter. She asked her endless questions, and I frequently heard the laughter and engagement. In short, she listened. The woman sold us her big black bundle of furry puppy because she wanted a friend, I think – and because Christina simply cared about her and her dogs.

That’s all anyone wants at the end of the day. They want someone to care. They want to matter. They want to be connected. They want, as Fyodor Dostoevsky said in another context, to give and receive love – directly, personally and unconditionally. It’s exactly what makes our world go around.

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about? A thought on forgetfulness I’ve been forgetting a lot lately. As my wife is continually reminding me, I forget whole conversations and information she tells me. Oh, we are going out tonight with another couple? Did we talk about this? Oh, you told me three times… right.

Sometimes I’m positive she makes up conversations we have in her head, then yells at me for not remembering them. Apparently this is not a smart opinion to voice.

It turns out, I’m not to blame! Hurray!

A recent article on Slate dove into men and their memories. As it turns out, nature vs. nurture treats men and women differently on the value of recognition.

Some research suggests women and girls remember personal events faster and more accurately than their male counterparts. This can be chalked up, in part, due to how we raise girls and boys.

When young girls are asked how their day was, the conversation can center on emotions and how they factor into the events. With boys, those feelings are less stressed. The story becomes about what to do about those feelings. Emotion against action, which is the traditional breakdown of the difference

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between women and men.

“The message that girls are getting is that talking about your feelings is part of describing an event,” said Azriel Grysman, a psychologist at Hamilton College who studies gender differences and memory, in the Slate article. “And for boys, emotions are something to be concerned with when they are part of a larger issue, but otherwise not. And it’s quite possible, over time, that those tendencies will help women establish more connections in their brains of different pieces of an event, which will lead to better memory long-term.”

See! It’s not my fault at all. I blame my parents.

I used to think I had a pretty good memory. Apparently this assumption was incorrect yet I rarely came into a confrontation challenging my version of events.

Now that I have a permanent plus-1, I’m realizing just how wrong I can be.

Cut the media some slack As a member of the press, I hear complaints almost every day about how bad the media is. As a whole, the media gets blamed as the source of many of society’s ills. Following the riots in Baltimore and elsewhere, some people have been quick to say the media played a role by forcing the issue of racism or fear mongering just to get attention.

Here at Appen Media, we recently shared various articles regarding the events in Baltimore. We received comments that our reporting on events like that is forcing others to be racist – as if media reports were the source of people shooting each other,

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looting and destroying property and making this violence possible.

We are just reporting the facts as we receive them, and I think for that reason, we should be cut some slack.

It is not the media’s fault these negative events are happening. These are highly controversial incidents, which obviously grab the public’s

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TherapyLand offers new take on autism therapy

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — With nearly one in 68 children identified with an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s hard to imagine there are limited resources for parents of autistic children.

But that’s exactly what Cheri and Thane Brooks encountered when they were trying to find a therapy center for their 7-yearold daughter, Jaslyn.

So the Brooks took matters into their own hands. On May 2, they held a grand opening carnival for their new autism therapy center, TherapyLand in Alpharetta.

“For the past five years, we tried to find places we could put her that would help her progress and grow,” Cheri Brooks said. “It’s very limited in Georgia, and Texas and California are so progressive when it comes to autism. We just thought of a dream of an amazing facility where the kids would want to come and learn through play. Then we came up with TherapyLand.”

TherapyLand, 6505 Shiloh Road, Suite 100, is privately funded and a kid’s dream with carnival signs, games and interactive rooms offering dif-

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The Brooks’ son, Branson, enjoys playing with the giant rabbit at the opening.

ferent types of therapy.

The types of therapy include occupational, physical, speech language pathology and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy.

Cheri said they wanted to make it something really special every time the children and parents came. “[TherapyLand is] special for the parents too,” Cheri said.

“I would sit in my car and work on my computer [when my daughter had therapy]. I would see other parents try to take a nap and there was no place to

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Cheri, Jaslyn and Thane Brooks, center, cut the ribbon with Sen. Brandon Beach, Sen. Mike Williams, Rep. Mike Dudgeon, Sen. John Albers, various members of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce and TherapyLand staff members. go. That’s where we came up with the parent lounge, where you can sit, work on your computer, have coffee and just relax for a few minutes.”

Aside from the therapies offered, Cheri said they have Brooks Academy, a pre-kinder-

garten ABA school.

“Our goal is to build a foundation for those special needs children so they can enter into the school system when it comes time to go to kindergarten and they have that extra special care and support by ac-

tually being in a special needs school,” Cheri said.

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Milton to honor Memorial Day Seeks vets for markers, honor

Outgoing Fulton County Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa, left, presents Noah Sannes of Cambridge High School, Ingrid Cai of Centennial High School and John Brolly of Milton High School their scholarships. Interim Superintendent Kenneth Zeff​ looks on.

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Milton, Cambridge, Centennial recipients honored NORTH FULTON – North Fulton Council of PTAs announced the selected recipients of its annual Sally FitzGerald Scholarships.

This year’s winners have shown high standards in education along with demonstrating leadership in both their schools and community.

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MILTON, Ga. - The City of Milton will hold its eighth annual Memorial Day ceremony May 25 and in preparation is adding veterans into the city’s registry of service men and women.

Through years of hard work and the generosity of residents, Milton has amassed a list of nearly 700 living and fallen veterans, almost 391 of whom are memorialized with markers placed on Deerfield Parkway the week of the holiday.

Any deceased veteran of a Milton family is qualified to be honored with a marker.

Information on living veterans will be used for recognition purposes. Living veterans do not receive markers. Each year residents ask how their family members may be added to the registry. The city does not have access to a government database revealing who served in the military.

Instead, they need resident to tell them.

Forms may be found on the city’s website, www. cityofmiltonga.us. To access the form, click on the “Find a Form or Permit” tab at the top of the page and choose

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Milton will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremonies May 25 at 10 a.m. at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway.

“Register military veterans’ information” from the “Online Forms” section at the top of the page. Once residents give the city the information, it will be placed in a secure database. The names will then be sent to City Councilmember Bill Lusk and the newly formed non-profit Milton Me-

morial Markers for Veterans, who will personally build, paint, engrave and place the markers.

The City of Milton’s Memorial Day Ceremony will take place 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton.

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New Eagle Scouts announced for the Northern Ridge District NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on April 23, 2015. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews are: Kyle Diprima, from Troop 87, is sponsored by Roswell Presbyterian Church. His project was the building an extension to the storage room for North Fulton Charities. This project doubled the storage capacity from 6300 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.

Carson Howgate, from Troop 1717, is sponsored

by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. His project was revitalizing the campsite located off Foe Killer Creek, by clearing out all the overgrowth, building a new table, installing two lantern holders and building a new usable permanent fire ring.

Dean Jackson, from Troop 1717, is sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. His project was the

construction of enhancements at the baseball fields at Roswell Area Parks and Recreation. Dean replaced the weathered boards in 2 bleacher stands, the scorekeeper’s box was cleaned up, restored and repainted, and the surrounding area was cleaned up Andrew Champion, from Troop 1717, is sponsored

by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. His project was repairing a footbridge, reconstructing and improving three existing fire rings and repositioning a volleyball net for Cross of Life Lutheran Church William Wittstock, from Troop 1818, of the North Metro office of the Marcus Jewish Community Center. His project was the development of a picnic area, including the construction of two picnic tables for the Chabad Community of North Fulton.

Theodore Sayre, from Troop 7153, is sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. His project was the restoration of the storage shed at Holy Redeemer Catholic School as well as adding usable shelves to this storage

unit.

Daniel Bethancourt Jimenez, from Troop 10, is sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of mulch walkway along the side of the chapel, at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Daniel also cleared the area of plants. He also sanded and restored the arbor behind the chapel.

Tyler Lee, from Troop 69, is sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His project was the design and construction of 10 large folding wood frames for displaying art in the hallways of Cambridge High School Ashton Berthelot, from Troop 841, is sponsored

by St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. His project was the design and construction of an outdoor challenge course for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Andrew constructed a. “island hopper,” log swing, and tire run challenges —Jonathan Copsey

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The main stage at the west end of Milton Avenue first sported local band Von Grey – four sisters who jammed to their original music – before Blair Crimmins and the Hookers took over with their unique blend of ragtime and jazz.

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Estates at Johns Creek gets $9M makeover Abbotts Bridge luxury apartment community full of upgrades, concierge service

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The tagline for Johns Creek is “Be the Exception,” and Mayor Mike Bodker said Resource Residential, who just spent $9 million renovating the former Addison Place on Abbotts Bridge Road, has embraced that motto to the hilt.

“They have turned what was already a wonderful community in Johns Creek into something that is really special,” said Bodker. “If I weren’t a homeowner, I’d live here myself.”

Chamber of Commerce boosterism aside, Resource Residential did pay what was at that time the highest price per square foot for Addison Place of any multifamily property to that date.

Resource Residential then poured in $9 million to make upgrades to the property.

Rebranded as Estates at Johns Creek, the complex has put its money where its tenants are. In addition, the refurbished apartment flats and townhouses have

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The grounds are immaculately groomed and act as a walking trail.

new interiors, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Many contain a home office prewired for computer.

They have added other extras: • Saltwater pools with outdoor kitchens • A movie theater • Kids’ rec room • Outdoor playground • Teen lounge and game room • E-lounge cafe • Fitness center • Tennis courts • Multi-sport court • Dog park Many units feature an office wired with the fastest bandwidth.

“We offer a lifestyle at The Estates,” said Senior Marketing Manager Carmen Spencer. “And we have added many extras such as our valet trash take-away and our concierge dry cleaning.”

Estates at Johns Creek residents should feel “exceptional” because they are treated “exceptionally,” to carry out the mayor’s theme.

It is obvious in a city with one of the highest single-family home average values that the Estates would cater to a lifestyle that demands similar amenities.

For instance, the flats and townhouses are wired with the fastest bandwidth available. The apartments have units up to four bedrooms, with the townhouses up to three bedrooms. Townhomes have garages.

In addition to a movie theater at its spacious clubhouse, they will conduct cooking classes in the demonstration kitchen. A game room features a billiards table and a fitness center will offer yoga classes.

The mature landscaping throughout the property is receiving upgrades as well.

“What we want residents to know is they are getting true value in their apartment home living,” said Spencer. “With the lease comes a prompt and professional staff dedicated to the residents’ comfort and convenience.”

They also want a sense of community on the property. To that end, beautiful communal spaces and monthly events are planned.

Residents are busy people, too, conducting business. So there is resident business center with a conference room. Bodker said he likes to see companies like Resource Residential that buy quality properties and then re-invest.

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The last way to grow revenue is to offer new products or services. Apple used to sell just computers. Now they not only sell computers, they sell iPhones, iPads, iPods, iTouch, iWatch and a whole bunch of peripherals. Similar to Apple’s expansion of their product line, you can increase revenue by adding additional products or services to your portfolio.

No matter what type of business you are in, there are only three primary ways to grow revenue: sell more to existing customers, attract new customers or add new products and services.

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continues upward climb

By FRANK NORTON JR. Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.”

The number of billionaires hit a record high in 2014.

A new survey shows that 155 new billionaires were minted last year pushing the total population to a record 2,325 – a 7 percent increase from 2013. Credit goes to the United States – home to the most billionaires globally – where 57 new billionaires were recorded, according to the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2014.

Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean were also large contributors, with 52 and 42 new entrants, respectively.

“The fastest-growing segment of the billionaire population, in terms of wealth source, are those who inherited only part of their fortunes and became billionaires through their own entrepreneurial endeavors,” the report said, noting that 63 percent of all billionaires’ primary companies are privately held.

The combined wealth of the world’s billionaires increased by 12 percent to $7.3 trillion, higher than the combined market capitalization of all the companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

The average billionaire is 63 years old, with a net worth of $3.1 billion. The report noted that most wealthy individuals do not reach the $1 billion threshold until their late 40s. Almost 90 percent of male billionaires are married, 6 percent are divorced, 3 percent are single and 2 percent widowed. For male billionaires, the top five industries are finance and banking, industrial conglomerates, real estate, manufacturing and textiles and apparel and luxury goods.

Sixty-five percent of female billionaires are married, 10 percent are divorced, 4 percent are single and 21 percent widowed.

The rich hoard cash as their wealth reached a record high in 2014. About 12,000 of these new ultra-high net worth individuals were minted in the year ending June 2014, said the Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Re-

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port. This meant a 6 percent increase from last year, which pushed the global population of these millionaires to a record 211,275.

With the annual gross domestic product of the United States closing in on the $17 trillion mark, according to the World Bank, this means that the ultra-rich now have almost twice the wealth of the world’s largest economy.

Ultra-wealthy individuals hold nearly 25 percent – an extremely high proportion – of their net worth in cash.

The majority of the millionaires are self-made and are involved in founder-owned private businesses, according to the report. The value of these private company holdings represents almost twice the amount that they hold in public company stakes.

The report also predicted that the global UHNW population will reach 250,000 individuals in the next five years, an increase of 18 percent from last year’s figures.

North American and Europe continue to dominate the survey, with the United States maintaining its position as the country with the most ultra-wealthy individuals with a total 69,560. Asia will be the region that sees the fastest growth in ultra-wealthy individuals, it added.

There are more millionaires in the United States than ever before. The number of households with a net worth of $1 million or more, excluding their homes, is at a record 9.63 million. This eclipses the old mark of 9.2 million in 2007 before the global financial meltdown.

The tally of millionaires slipped to 6.7 million in 2008 at the financial crisis trough.

The number of households with $25 million or more also is at a new high of 132,000 and the number of families with $100,000 or more continues to climb. It’s now at 38.6 million, up from 37.4 million in 2012 and 31.2 million in 2008.

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Tech-funding experts offer insights into securing capital

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Close to 80 business executives were on-hand Thursday evening, May 7, at the Alpharetta Marriott for the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network’s first Tech Funding Symposium. A panel of nationally renowned tech investors from the Atlanta area shared expertise on entry-level to late-stage funding options and strategies for companies.

“We’ve got 900-plus technology companies in the greater Alpharetta area, and many of those are startups to medium-sized companies who are or will be seeking funding,” said Karen Cashion, president and founder of GATN. “What we wanted to do was bring in some of the most highly respected leaders of the Atlanta investor community to share their knowledge and experience.”

Panel members included: • Ramsay Battin from Eastside Partners; • Bill Benston from Cary Street Partners; • Joe Estes from Raymond

James; Jamie Hamilton from BIP Opportunities Fund II; • George Mashini, chief executive officer of Alpharetta-based Catavolt; • Charlie Paparelli from Paparelli Ventures.

One of the key questions raised by tech executives Thursday was: What are investors looking for when seeking companies to invest in?

Panelists agreed they were looking for more than a solid business plan from companies. They said it’s critical the start-up leaders include people who have years of experience and expertise in the product or service they are marketing.

Another question that drew major discussion was how things change when a company receives investor funding. Panelists said entrepreneurs need to be aware that bringing in investors means a loss of ownership control.

While it’s often viewed as a cause for celebration, company founders need to be aware that they are making themselves responsible to investors for the success of the company, panelists said.

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Moderator Brian Nash and panelists (from left) Bill Benston, Ramsay Battin, George Mashini, Joe Estes, Charlie Paparelli and Jamie Hamilton at the GATN 2015 Tech Funding Symposium.

“It’s a very serious undertaking, because now you have investors who expect you to take those funds and use them and multiply them, and grow the company in a significant way that’s going to give them a return on their investment,” Cashion said.

GATN plans to hold the Tech Funding Symposium each year, Cashion said. Thursday was the one-year anniversary of the group’s founding.

“Every one of the events we hold is

intended to be educational and include thought leaders so the executives from these tech companies can have a lot of take-away from the event,” she said.

The next scheduled event is June 17, when Asif Ramji, CEO of Paymetric in Roswell, will speak on how his company successfully obtained private funding and produced double-digit growth.

The event will be held at the Peak 10 campus in Alpharetta.

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Honda Power Equipment sets major milestone ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Honda Power Equipment, located in Alpharetta, announced this month that it recently shipped its 40 millionth power product to domestic dealers and distributors since it began sales of outdoor power equipment in the United States in 1973. In recognition, executives helped celebrate the actual 40 millionth power product sold to a customer at Weingartz in Utica, Michigan. Weingartz has been a Honda Power Equipment dealer since 1978.

Launching its U.S. operations with only engines, tillers, generators and outboard engines for sale, Honda Power Equipment has evolved into one of the leading global power products suppliers. It currently provides more than 60 models of power products in six major product families, 30 basic models of general-purpose engines, and the industry’s widest variety of four-stroke outboard engines.

McCulloch+Company expands service with Cox ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Cox Automotive has expanded its media agency partnership with Roswell-based media services company McCulloch+Company.

In addition to managing dealer-facing advertising media planning and buying for AutoTrader.com, Kelley Blue Book, vAuto and Trade-In Marketplace, McCulloch+Company will now also manage dealerfacing advertising media activity for Manheim and NextGear Capital.

Additionally, McCulloch+Company will provide consulting services for other Cox Automotive brands.

McCulloch+Company has worked with AutoTrader.com since 1998, Kelley Blue Book since 2011, various Manheim business units since 1997 and vAuto since 2012. McCulloch+Company will provide media planning, campaign implementation, program management, partnership development and research services to Cox Automotive.

spent the last 13 years working in transportation and public policy in Atlanta. As executive director of the North Fulton CID, she oversees the organization’s project management team and daily operations. Her experience in transportation financing and project delivery was cited as key qualifications for her appointment to GRTA, as the organization strives to improve Georgia’s transportation network.

Hanlon previously worked for the Perimeter CID and the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Clearside to collaborate on glaucoma treatment ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Clearside Biomedical has announced an expansion of its research collaboration with California-based Santen to include the field of glaucoma. The two companies have been working together since January 2013 to develop drugs to treat diseases afflicting the retina and choroid that can eventually lead to blindness. The expanded collaboration will now study the use of Clearside’s proprietary micro injector to deliver sustained intraocular pressure-lowering medications.

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CUMMING/SUWANEE, Ga. – Hiser Orthodontics, the largest orthodontic practice in Forsyth and Gwinnett counties, is expanding its dental service to include pediatric dental services in both its Cumming and Suwanee locations. As part of the expansion, the company is changing its name to Children and Teen Dental Group.

“We believe that this expansion will provide the best possible dental care for your child, as we now have a pediatric dentist along with our orthodontist within the same practice so they can now collaborate together to ensure the best possible treatment is provided,” said Chief Executive Officer Lee Provow. The company has hired Stephanie Phillips as its new pediatric dentist. Phillips has over five years of practice experience and has two young children of her own. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and is also a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

ATLANTA — Realtor Steven Bassell, who specializes in residential new home communities throughout Atlanta, has joined Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta as a real estate advisor and new homes specialist.

“Steven is a great addition to our new homes division,” said Scott Payne, vice president of Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta. “Steve BASSELL has made it his mission to find our clients the right home throughout North Georgia and metro Atlanta, be it a home in a newly constructed neighborhood, a luxury resale or a residence in a 55-plus community.” “I am especially inspired by Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta’s focus on exceptional customer service,” said Bassell, a Cumming resident. He is a member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, and has more than 20 years of sales and negotiation experience.

Ann Hanlon is welcomed to GRTA by Gov. Nathan Deal.

CID director appointed to transportation agency ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The North Fulton Community Improvement District has announced that Executive Director Ann Hanlon has been named to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors. A native of South Georgia, Hanlon has

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TWELFTH NIGHT

The North Fulton Drama Club presents their interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive in Roswell.Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Although admission is free, a $5 donation requested. Call 678-561-2273 or visit northfultondramaclub.com for more info.

MUSIC:

SCRUB RUN & HEALTH FESTIVAL

5K and festival hosted

by Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway in Johns Creek.

Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants are asked to bring at least one pair of new, adult socks or underwear. Call 678=474-8017 or visit emoryjohnscreek.com for more info.

When: Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Web: playhousecumming.com

EVENTS:

ROCK, ROLL, AND REMEMBER

What: Michael O’Neal Singers present a tribute to the American Bandstand era.

Where: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Boulevard When: Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m.

Cost: $15 - $22 Web: mosingers.com

NEEDTOBREATHE

Tour De Compadres featuring Needtobreathe, Ben Rector, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors and Colony House at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta.

Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets from $19.50. Visit vzwamp.com for more info.

will be distributed to North Fulton non-profits along with funds for college scholarships and grants.

Where: St.David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road in Roswell When: Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m.

GUNS AND HOSES

Golf tournament supporting the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation and Special Olympics Georgia at St Ives Country Club, One St Ives Country Club Drive in Johns Creek.

Monday, May 18. $150 per person or $600 for a team of four. Call 678-777-6313 or email stevebroadbent@ comcast.net for more info.

help you look at your poems objectively to make them polished works of art.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road in Johns Creek When: Saturday, May 16 Hours: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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ROSWELL TOUCH A TRUCK

What: Public safety staff will have trucks and equipment on display for children.

Where: City Hall, 38 Hill Street When: Saturday, May 16 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cost: Free

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start Cost: $175 individual, $700 for team of four Web: get.org

IT’S JUST HAIR

YOGA CLASS

What: Johns Creek Recreation & Parks offers a free Outdoor Fitness program this spring.

Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek When: Sunday, May 17 at 9 a.m.

Info: Must be 16 years of age or older on the day of class or accompanied by an adult.

Web: johnscreekga.gov

CHARITY PRO/AM

What: Professional/amateur tennis tournament benefiting Kingdom Kids, which grants wishes to children with terminal or critical illnesses.

Where: Laurel Springs Tennis Center, 5355 Laurel Oak Drive, Suwanee When: Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. to Sunday at 2 p.m.

Contact: admin@ supportkingdomkids.com Web: supportkingdomkids. com

Who: It’s Just Hair is a cuta-thon donating hair to Locks of Love.

When: Monday, May 18 Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Taylor Brooks Salon, 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: Free Contact: itsjusthair@gmail. com

UNITY CONCERT

What: The Alpharetta Community Chorus presents ““Magnificat,” followed by the orchestra performing songs such as “Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” and “The Garten Mother’s Lullaby.”

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church When: Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m.

Cost: free

NORTH GEORGIA CHAMBER SYMPHONY

What: North Georgia Chamber Symphony’s spring concert features Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, with soloist Joanna Kim, from UNG-Gainesville.

Where: Cumming Playhouse

SUNSET SIPS HOUSE PROUD BOOK SIGNING

What: Local author, Lori Eriksen Rush presents "House Proud: a Social History of Atlanta Interiors" lecture, book signing and digital presentation.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue in Roswell When: Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m Call: 770-992-1731 for reservations

RWC MEETING

What: Roswell Woman’s Club distribution ceremony. Funds

What: Stroll the Chattahoochee Nature Center after-hours— grab a beverage, listen to live acoustic music, and enjoy the nature center under the spring and summer sunset.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell When: Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Cost: General admission $10 adults, free to CNC members

CRAFTING THE POEM

What: Poet Karen Paul Holmes shows you a selfediting method that will

MAINTAINING AND PRUNING SHRUBS AND ROSES

MARY MCLAIN SMITH GOLF CLUB

What: Support Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s productions and arts education programming at this golf tournament.

Where: Alpharetta Athletic Club East Course, 3430 Highway 9 in Alpharetta When: Monday, May 18 Hours: 11 a.m. registration and lunch, 1 p.m. shot gun

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 Alpharetta Engineering/ Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road , Alpharetta When: Tuesday, May 19 in Roswell and Wednesday, May 20 in Alpharetta Hours: 7-8:30 p.m.

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SPORTS

Eagles fall in state baseball playoffs Knock off Lambert in opener

By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com KENNESAW, Ga. – After knocking off defending state champion Lambert in the first round of the state Class AAAAAA baseball playoffs, the Milton Eagles lost to Kennesaw Mountain last week in the second round.

The Eagles won the first game 4-2 over the Mustangs, but lost the second game of a doubleheader 9-1 to force a third game for a second straight series. This time, the Eagles lost 7-3 after defeating Lambert 5-3 in the decisive third game in that series.

Milton, which finished the season 20-11, got a strong pitching effort from Kyle Jaworski in the first game against Kennesaw Mountain. Jaworski shut out the Mustangs for five innings before they scored single runs in the sixth and seventh. Brice Johnson got the final two outs to earn a save.

Steven Curry had two of Milton’s four hits, with the

Eagles scoring three runs in the third inning.

Kennesaw Mountain broke open a scoreless tie in the second game of the doubleheader with three runs in the fourth against Milton starter Clay Forbes, who allowed four runs through six innings before the Mustangs scored five times in the seventh.

Jonathan Tracey led the Milton offense with two hits.

The Mustangs managed just four hits in the third game, but were aided by three Milton errors as they jumped out to a 6-1 lead after four innings. Austin McLeod had two hits and drove in two runs for the Eagles.

The Eagles avenged a loss to Lambert in the state championship series last year, bouncing back from a 9-4 loss in the first round series opener to win the next two games 10-1 and 5-3. Forbes pitched a complete game four-hitter in the second game, allowing only one walk and striking out six. Tracey, Kris Franklin and Garrett Cook had two hits each

for the Eagles. Cook and Jaworski both drove in two runs.

The Eagles broke on top early with five runs in the first inning.

Milton erased a 3-1 deficit in the third game with four runs in the sixth inning. Curry and Brett Centracchio started the inning with singles, and Jaworski, Cook and Drew Hamrock all delivered run-scoring hits in the rally.

Milan Sutaria, who spent most of the season pitching on the junior varsity, allowed only one run in 5 1/3 innings of outstanding relief to get the win. Cambridge qualified for the state playoffs for the first time in its three seasons of baseball, losing 3-2 and 14-3 to Gainesville in the first round of the AAAAA playoffs.

The Bears lost the opener despite a strong pitching effort from Austin Weiermiller and a two-run rally in the seventh inning. Cambridge trailed 6-3 after four innings in the second game before Gainesville scored eight runs in the fifth.

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Lose to No. 1 Harrison in second round

By MIKE BLUM news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Milton Lady Eagles brought a 7-9 record into the first round of the girls’ Class AAAAAA soccer playoffs at state-ranked Johns Creek, but records and rankings don’t mean much once the postseason kicks in.

Milton knocked off Johns Creek, ranked seventh in AAAAAA with a 13-2 record coming into the match, by a 2-0 score to advance to the second round against unbeaten and No. 1 Harrison.

The Lady Eagles lost 4-0 to the defending state champions last week at Harrison “It was a team effort,” Milton coach Phillip Broome said of the win over Johns Creek. “That was a huge win.”

Broome said the Lady Eagles “are traditionally

a top 10 team, but we are very, very young.” The team began the season with just three seniors and lost one to a season-ending injury.

That was one of what Broome described as “a ton of injuries” that cost the team four starters for various lengths of time.

Milton also played much of the season without standout sophomore Belle Briede, a member of a national U.S. junior team, but once she joined her school team, she made a difference. Briede scored both the Lady Eagles’ goals in the second half against a Johns Creek team that allowed more than one goal just once the entire regular season.

The Lady Eagles got a big game in goal from junior Jessica Stutler, who Broome said made several critical stops on Johns Creek breakaways.

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With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day.

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Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together.

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RESTORE Your Vision – REFRESH Your Appearance

By DR. KIRAN SAJJA Our eyelids play a vital role in the normal function of our eyes and maintenance of clear vision. First, the eyelids are a physical barrier that shields the ocular surface from the damaging environment. Second, the motion of the eyelids allow for the even spread of our tears over the surface of our eyes necessary for optimal visual clarity. And finally, the eyelids define the overall aesthetic of the face and convey our emotion and mood.

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Making up more than two-thirds of the weight of the human body, water is critical to keep the body’s cells and organs functioning properly.

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Stroke affects young people more and more Young stroke survivor runs local support group Most young people don’t have a stroke, right? Well, not quite. The incidence of stroke in people aged 20-64 jumped by a quarter between 1990 and 2010, a recent study found.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States.

A stroke occurs when blood vessels that carry oxygen to the brain become blocked or burst. When the brain cannot get enough oxygen, brain cells begin to die, causing disability and sometimes death. Nearly 80 percent of strokes are caused by a blockage from a blood clot or plaque. The other 20 percent results from bleeding.

For Lori Murphy, who was 31 when she experienced a stroke, finding a support group after her stroke was among the obstacles she faced. So she created one.

“I felt like there was a need for reaching out to other people my age who had a stroke,” Murphy said. Through Northside Hospital, Murphy helps

run a free monthly support group for young stroke survivors, 35 and under. The common misconception that strokes only happen to the elderly can lead to delayed care.

In Murphy’s case, doctors were caught by surprise.

“There’s no way that a 31-year-old female would be having a stroke,” she recalled doctors in the emergency room of a Savannah hospital saying. This was eight years ago and Murphy says doctors have come a long way since.

“It’s unfortunate and it’s one of the things that comes with being young,” Murphy said. “Young people are having strokes more and more and it’s no longer being overlooked.”

After the stroke, Murphy had to re-learn many skills.

What she used to consider simple tasks, like putting her hair in a ponytail, slipping on a pair of flip-flops, or cooking a meal for herself, became challenges that required a lot of concentration.

In addition to the physical complications, a stroke also has a social impact. Relationships between friends can become strained, she said.

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“There is life after stroke, and I’m thankful that I have amazing parents as my caregivers, and I also have great doctors as well, here in the Atlanta area,” Murphy said. “I still don’t have the fine motor skills in my left hand, but my body learns to adapt. It only continues to get better with time.”

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What Controversy Surrounds Hypothyroidism Treatment?

By DR. SEAN SAVEDOFF Unfortunately, there are many physicians that still believe that they can rely on the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test alone to determine if someone has hypothyroidism. They rely on the lab results, and if you fall within the “norm,” then you must not have hypothyroidism, despite having many of the symptoms of this common condition.

However, advocates of further testing state that TSH levels do not indicate what circulating thyroid hormones are actually doing in your body. Therefore, the TSH test does not provide the complete picture. Another thing to remember is that normal does not always mean optimal. That is a very important distinction to make!

Some doctors will also (or only) test your T4 levels. However, it often stops there. Advocates of further testing point out that even if your TSH lab result comes back “normal,” it does not necessarily mean that your body has enough of it. In addition, if your T4 levels are “normal” according to lab results, it does not mean that your body is converting it to T3 (to be used by your tissues) appropriately. In contrast, the assumption by the endocrinol-

ogy community has been that there is nothing that goes wrong with the T4 to T3 conversion process in people’s bodies.

DR. SAVEDOFF But hypothyroidism is easy to treat, right?

Many physicians have been taught that treatment of hypothyroidism is pretty standard, and easy to treat. You do one or two bloods tests. The lab results indicate whether that patient is hypothyroid. Easy, right? False.

If you speak to many patients with diagnosed hypothyroidism, they will tell you that despite treatment with thyroxine (T4) medications alone, they still do not feel completely normal. In fact, it is estimated that only 50% of people receive proper treatment. In other words, treating hypothyroidism is not as simple to treat as some practitioners may lead you to believe.

There are also patients who cannot get the diagnosis of hypothyroidism, despite feeling tired and cold all the time. The fatigue interferes with their daily functioning, and still they

continue to live with undiagnosed hypothyroidism.

Are things changing?

There are more physicians who are beginning to move away from relying on the TSH and/or the T4 as the be-all and end-all of diagnosing this common condition. Some are also beginning to realize the importance of adding T3 hormone as an adjunct to T4 hormone treatment. Others also support the use of natural, dessicated thyroid in treatment.

Fortunately, more studies are being conducted into the effectiveness of T4/T3 combination therapy, and using less of a one-size-fits-all approach.

As well, more are starting to recognize that a full set of tests have to be done (TSH, Total T4, Free T4, Total T3, Free T3, Reverse T3, Thyroid Antibodies), and even if all of these test come back normal, the patient may still respond to treatment for hypothyroidism as normal may not be optimal for that patient.

So if you are not getting the answers you want from your physician, what should you do?

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not feel well.

If TSH and T4 tests are not detecting hypothyroidism, other tests to be considered include the Total T3 test, Free T3 test, Reverse T3 test, and Thyroid Antibodies test.

The Free T3 is an important test as it indicates if your body is converting T4 into the T3 it needs to help regulate the body. However, it is not routinely done by all physicians.

As mentioned earlier, it has long been thought by many in the medical community that there is no such thing as the inability of the body to have difficulty converting T4 into T3.

So even if your TSH is normal, advocates of T3 testing state that symptoms of hypothyroid can be confirmed by this test.

This is then where the addition of T3 to the medical treatment can be beneficial.

Reverse T3 is another test to determine if your body is actually converting T4 into usable T3, or if it is actually converting it from T4 into the unusable form of Reverse T3.

Thyroid Antibodies can be tested for. Their presence can indicate that your body is attacking its own thyroid (called an autoimmune disease).

Your TSH blood test (likely the most common test done to test for hypothyroidism) may

prove normal, but the presence of thyroid antibodies may be enough for your doctor to consider treating you for your thyroid condition.

Another important consideration is that different labs use different values.

Therefore, rather than look at lab values, and what the lab considers normal, you want to work with a doctor who works with you to determine what is a normal level for YOU. It is important to realize that normal thyroid lab values have decreased in range over the years, and even if your lab results come back normal, you still could have hypothyroidism.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – State Rep. and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Harry Geisinger died last week at the age of 82 after a long struggle against leukemia.

Mr. Geisinger was first and foremost a family man, married more than 50 years to his wife Patricia. They had three children, Donna, Clay and Tricia, and grandchildren Kate and Sam. Mr. Geisinger was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1968, and he served three terms, two as the Republican whip.

In 1974, he was a Republican candidate for governor. He was one of the few Republicans in those early days to hold state office as a Republican.

He answered his party’s call again in 2004, when he was elected to the Ga. House for District 48. He would go on to serve six terms since then, three times unopposed.

State Sen. Brandon Beach remembered Mr. Geisinger with warmth and affection.

“We were fortunate to have him in our party,” said Beach.

“He was a Republican when there were probably only 15 or 16 Republicans in the General Assembly. Then he came back [many years later] and did a second stint as a state representative.”

Beach called him a “true statesman and a true gentleman.” It was not in Mr. Geisinger’s character to let disagreements in politics spill over into personal relationships.

“One of the things I really respected about Harry was he was a man who could disagree with you without being disagreeable,” Beach said. “You could talk to him about an issue without him taking it personally.”

At the end of his political career, he was still trying to engineer an agreement with the state of Tennessee that would allow Atlanta and North Georgia to tap into the waters of the Tennessee River to alleviate Atlanta’s critical need for additional water resources.

He was also a champion of bringing horse racing to the state.

“This year, I introduced horseracing in the General Assembly, and I came up short,”

Harry Geisinger was a public servant until the day he died. He served a total of nine terms in the Georgia House of Representatives earning the respect of his colleagues and the gratitude of his constituents.

Beach said. “But I will do everything in my power to re-introduce horseracing next year in his honor because his passion for the last eight years was to bring the equestrian industry to Georgia.”

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson served with Mr. Geisinger in their early days in the state General Assembly.

“He was a legislative pioneer for the Republican Party who served with unquestioned integrity and dedicated service to our state. He will be missed,” Isakson said.

In a statement, House Speaker David Ralston hailed Mr. Geisinger as a “great Georgian” and also saluted him for his military service in the U.S. Navy.

“He was a true public servant … I always admired his tenacity and his integrity and his commitment to the folks he represented,” Ralston said.

Mr. Geisinger was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business and enjoyed a varied and successful business career. It was interrupted in the early 1950s when he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. In 1972, he was singled out by the press to be nominated and selected by Rutgers

University as one of 50 legislators in the United States to attend the Eagleton Institute of Politics, an honor for outstanding leaders.

In 1980, the Reagan Administration appointed Mr. Geisinger as the administrator for the Southeastern Power Administration, a position he held for eight years. In recent years, he was a business and political consultant.

His public service to his community was lifelong.

He devoted his time to such organizations as: • the Atlanta Boy Scout Council; • Doraville Jaycees; • the Ashford-Dunwoody YMCA Board of Directors; • the American Cancer Society-DeKalb Unit, serving as president and then chairman of the board (1971-74).

He took an active part in the Georgia Youth Soccer Association after coaching his son’s soccer team, serving as its president for three years. He served variously as chairman of the Board of the Georgia State Soccer Association and as their president.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Georgia State Soccer Association Hall of Fame.

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CITY OF MILTON JUNE 2015 TAX SALE STACEY INGLIS ASST. CITY MANAGER CITY OF MILTON STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Under and by virtue of certain tax Fi.Fa.’s issued by the City of Milton, Fulton County Georgia. In favor of the City of Milton and, against the following named persons and the property as described immediately below their respective name(s).

There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the Steps of City Hall in Milton, Fulton County Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in June 2015 the same being June 2, 2015.

The following property will be sold between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The properties listed below and described, or as much thereof as will satisfy the City tax execution on the respective individual, will be sold. The properties hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in the City of Milton, Fulton County, State of Georgia. The years for which said Fi.Fa.’s are issued and levied are stated below the name of the owner in each case.

This is a buyer beware sale and all property will be sold as is. The City makes no warranty, neither expressed nor implied, as to title.

Properties are sold under the power of a tax sale deed with specific rights of redemption.

Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, all taxes, advertising cost and recording fees. Pursuant to Georgia Law, payment will be required within one (1) hour of the completion of the tax sale. In the event a bid is not properly paid, the property shall be re-offered at 2:00 PM on the day of the sale, or the following day that being June 3, 2015.

File #-- 10 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5420 0971 294 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Avensong Community Assn Inc., (aka Avensong Community Association, Inc., ) Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 20027/46 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5420 0971 294 9, in Land Lots 971 and 972 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.10898 acres, more or less, “Common Area”, Avensong Subdivision, Unit One, shown in Plat Book 183, Page 136-137, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 20027, Page 46, located on Avensong Crossing.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 11 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3800 0736 042 3 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Batesville Road Investors LLC Current Property Owner: Cornerstone Bank Reference Deed: 52167/319 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3800 0736 042 3, in Land Lots 736 & 777 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.33 acres, more or less, designated as Common Area Detention/ Water Quality Pond 1, High Grove Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 363, Page 59, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 52167, Page 319, known as 504 Gables Run. Years Due: 2014

File #-- 15 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3560 1019 028 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Blackwell, Hazel A N Admin (ET AL) Current Property Owner: Blackwell, Hazel Annette Nelson; Ralph John Nelson; Patricia Diane Nelson Perkins, Gloria Sue Nelson Henry & Ricky David Nelson Reference Deed: 14134/345 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3560 1019 028 8, in Land Lot 1010 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 14134, Page 345, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 13090 Arnold Mill Road.

Years Due: 2012-2014 File #-- 23 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3740 0304 045 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Brown, Derick L. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 49348/348 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3740 0304 045 1, in Land Lot 304 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 11, Hickory Crest Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 306, Pages 131-134, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 49348, Page 348, known as 16100 Segwick Drive.

Years Due: 2014

Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 51232/678 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5430 1044 458 9, in Land Lot 1044 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.0429 acre, more or less, being Lot 73, Morris Lake Subdivision, Unit V, shown in Plat Book 228, Page 148, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 51232, Page 678, known as 3374 Lathenview Court.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 28 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5180 0399 041 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Carson, Robert L Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 52121/210 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5180 0399 041 8, in Land Lot 399 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.22 acres, more or less, being Lot 44, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club, Phase 2-A, shown in Plat Book 322, Page 21, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 52121, Page 210, known as 310 Blair Court.

Years Due: 2014

File #-- 42 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5430 1044 310 2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Dubovoy File #-- 27 Management Company LLC Map/Parcel Number: 22 5430 1044 Current Property Owner: same as 458 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa Defendant(s) in FiFa: Carlin, John Reference Deed: 50370/262 A JR Property Description: All and only

that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5430 1044 310 2, in Land Lot 1044 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 34, Morris Lake Subdivision, Unit III, shown in Plat Book 223, Page 57, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50370, Page 262, known as 3517 Wennington Trace.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 48 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3780 0634 027 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Estes, R Morgan Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 32867/685 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3780 0634 027 1, in Land Lot 634 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Tract 1, shown in Plat Book 231, Page 3, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 32867, Page 685, known as 14716 Taylor Road.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 60 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5250 0902 054 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Jones Jalil ET AL Current Property Owner: Jones, Jalil; Wadia Shuron Hill & Melvene Patricia Hill Reference Deed: 50431/684 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5250 0902 054 6, in Land Lot 902 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 27, The Fairmont Subdivision, Phase II, shown in Plat

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Book 205, Page 77, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50431, Page 684, known as 13600 Weycroft Circle.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 70 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5240 0831 110 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: LIU Investment Partners LLLP Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 46485/68; 43884/450; 28692/38-44 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5240 0831 110 5, in Land Lot 831 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being a portion of the property shown in Plat Book 335, Page 9, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 46485, Page 68, Deed Book 43884, Page 450, Deed Book 28692, Pages 38-44, located on State Hwy 9.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 74 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4850 0317 045 0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Malak, Mohamad M Current Property Owner: Household Realty Corporation Reference Deed: 53752/271 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4850 0317 045 0, in Land Lot 317 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 34, Sable Pointe Subdivision, Phase II-C, shown in Plat Book 194, Page 130, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53752, Page 271, known as 840 Northwood Drive.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 78 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4370 0384 093 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Masi, Catherine Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 49452/539 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4370 0384 093 9, in Land Lot 337 and 384 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 11, Phase II, Highland Manor Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 225, Page 12, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 49452, Page 539, known as 15810 Milton Point.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 79 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5201 0543 008 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: McLain, Jean Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 36819/173 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5201 0543 008 7, in Land Lot 543 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 8, Champions View Subdivision, Unit IV, shown in Plat Book 178, Page 144, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 36819, Page 173, known as 785 Champions Club Drive.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 81 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4131 0883 031 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Mendoza, Bruno Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 51217/115 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4131 0883 031 5, in Land Lot 833 & 884 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.9 acres, more or less, being Lot 25 of the Crabapple North Subdivision, Phase II, shown in Plat Book 173, Page 146, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 51217, Page 115, known as 895 Freemanwood Lane.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 85 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4941 0979 068 2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Monago, Obinna & Berlinda O Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 50610/40 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4941 0979 068 2, in Land Lot 979 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.8678 acres, more or less, Lot 14, Block D, Hopewell Plantation Subdivision, Unit 1, Phase 2, shown in Plat Book 166, Page 12, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50610, Page 40, located on Bridgett Court.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 90 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5110 1040

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073 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Pace, Sarah Beth Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53958/190 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5110 1040 073 7, in Land Lot 1040 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 39, Building 7, The Preserve at Windward Village Subdivision, Phase 1, shown in Plat Book 234, Page 117, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53958, Page 190, known as 13076 Region Trace.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 105 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4930 0893 016 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Riopelle, Christy & Brian Mcnamara Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 51363/186 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4930 0893 016 7, in Land Lot 893 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 2.01 acres, more or less, described in Deed Book 51363, Page 186 the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 2395 Bethany Bend.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 108 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3950 0776 030 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Shaikh, Ayesha Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53241/155 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3950 0776 030 7, in Land Lots 775 & 776 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 53241, Page 155, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 14225 Birmingham Hwy. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 110 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4932 0893 005 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Shea, Michael J Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 43100/305; 50525/75 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as

Tax Parcel 22 4932 0893 005 8, in Land Lot 894 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 5, Block A, Northpark Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 162, Page 89, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 43100, Page 305 and Deed Book 50525, Page 75, known as 2340 Old Northpark Lane.

Years Due: 2013-2014 File #-- 111 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3780 0633 105 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: SP Casey Construction INC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 41294/154 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3780 0633 105 6, in Land Lot 633 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.43 acres, more or less, being the Common Area Lake, Marshall’s Pond Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 287, Page 124, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 41294, Page 154, located on Marshalls Cove.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 113 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3790 0663 039 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Taylor Road Development LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 39760/244 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3790 0663 039 8, in Land Lot 663 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.77 acre, more or less, Common Area/Detention Basin # 1, Valmont Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 306, Page 123, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 39760, Page 244, located on Taylor Road.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 114 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3790 0663 040 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Taylor Road Development LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 39760/244 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3790 0663 040 6, in Land Lot 663 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd

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are struggling with autism,” Turner said. “It will cover up to a certain amount for scienceContinued from Page 10 based therapies, like ABA or tives and Georgia Senate for speech — things that have Ava’s Law. House Bill 309 been proven to have a positive relates “to insurance coverage effect on children with aufor autism, so as to provide a tism.” short title; to provide for defiTurner said he wanted nitions; to provide for certain to see the facility, and it was insurance coverage of autism amazing. “As access becomes spectrum disorders; to provide available for families, it will for related matters; to repeal offer these families an opporconflicting laws and for other tunity to have autism treated purposes.” in a way it should be, as a Rep. Scot Turner (R-Holly medical condition,” Turner Springs) worked with Ava’s said. “It’s important there are Law for three years and atproviders out there that can tended TherapyLand’s grand meet that need for these famiopening. lies and lead these children on “Ava’s Law will open the a path toward being productive door to access for families who adults.”

Also in attendance were Sen. Brandon Beach, Sen. Mike Williams, Rep. Mike Dudgeon and Sen. John Albers. “We know Ava’s Law will help us facilitate what you do,” Albers said. “It’s our pleasure and honor to help out in any way we can for children.”

For more information on TherapyLand, KATHLEEN STURGEON/STAFF visit http://www.theraFrom left, Rep. Scot Turner and Cheri pyland.net/.

Brooks discuss Ava’s Law.

Markers: Continued from Page 1

residents who have died. They line the streets of Deerfield Parkway and Crabapple Road.

Names already on the markers may sound familiar. Many are of the local families for whom local streets are named – Rucker, Pendley, Mashburn, Thurman, Vaughan and Nix. The names come from just about every war in which the U.S. has fought, all the way back to the Revolutionary War. Fifty markers were built the first year, with the number growing each year after. As they grew in number, so did the need for more volunteers to help put them out and take them down.

About the time Milton was created, Lusk came across other local cities doing similar memorials for their veterans.

“I thought it was a pretty neat thing to do,” he said.

“Milton needs traditions, and this is ours.

“We need to make sure people understand this is the true price of freedom,” Lusk said. “We get so complacent in this country because we have

Defendant(s) in FiFa: Thacker, Carrie B Current Property Owner: Thacker, Carrie B (4.81 AC) & Perry Development Group LLC (15.19 AC) Reference Deed: 44659/602; 53731/463 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4200 0268 003 5, in Land Lot 268 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, File #-- 115 containing 20 acres, more or less, Map/Parcel Number: 22 3790 0663 described in Deed Book 44659, Page 041 4 602, the description contained therein Defendant(s) in FiFa: Taylor Road being incorporated herein by this Development LLC reference, located on Birmingham Current Property Owner: same as Roswell a/k/a Birmingham Hwy. Defendant(s) in FiFa Years Due: 2014 Reference Deed: 39760/244 Property Description: All and only File #-- 117 that parcel of land designated as Tax Map/Parcel Number: 22 4900 0678 Parcel 22 3790 0663 041 4, in Land 045 3 Lots 735 and 706 of the 2nd District, Defendant(s) in FiFa: Thames, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, Leaundre & Vickie L containing 6.48 acres, more or less, Current Property Owner: same as being Common Area/Detention Basin Defendant(s) in FiFa #3, Valmont Subdivision, shown Reference Deed: 29203/94 in Plat Book 306, Page 123, the Property Description: All and only description contained therein being that parcel of land designated as incorporated herein by this reference, Tax Parcel 22 4900 0678 045 3, in being a portion of the property Land Lot 678 of the 2nd District, 2nd described in Deed Book 39760, Page Section, Fulton County, Georgia, 244, located on Valmont Lane. being Lot 3, Stratforde Estates at Years Due: 2014 Hopewell, shown in Plat Book 205, Page 124, the description contained File #-- 116 therein being incorporated herein Map/Parcel Number: 22 4200 0268 by this reference, described in Deed 003 5 Book 29203, Page 94, known as 720 Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being the Common Area/ Detention Basin # 2, Valmont Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 306, Page 125, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 39760, Page 244, located on Valmont Lane.

Years Due: 2014

been so safe. We don’t understand the importance of our military, those who protect us and perpetuate the freedom we have.

“People need to be reminded of that,” Lusk said.

But one day, Lusk will not be around to continue this Milton tradition.

“Should [Lusk] be doing this all by himself?” asked Ronnie Rondem, a veteran himself who has helped Lusk in past years.

With the help of others in the community, Rondem and Lusk formed Milton Veterans Memorial Markers Inc., a nonprofit, to handle the markers for the future.

By keeping the group separate from the city, they have some more leeway in fundraising and governance while they are able to help shoulder the burden of Lusk. A nonprofit can accept contributions, bequests, transfers and gifts that can be tax deductible.

There is now a board of volunteers.

“We’re not paying anyone,” Rondem said. “We’re all volunteers.”

Nonprofit status also helps with fundraising. The cost to create the markers is about

Stratforde Drive.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 119 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5150 0184 047 0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Torres, Edgar Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53273/305; 53273/298 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5150 0184 047 0, in Land Lot 184 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.15 acres, more or less, shown in Deed Book 10355, Page 456, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 53273, Page 305, and in Deed Book 53273, Page 298, known as 16795 Phillips Road.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 120 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5150 0184 049 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Torres, Edgar Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53273/305; 53273/301 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as

JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF

Milton City Councilmember Bill Lusk makes markers for veterans at his home-workshop.

$500-600 a year. A new trailer is needed to transport all the markers. Possible storage space is also needed. Rondem hopes to begin a fundraising campaign to continue the efforts Lusk began.

Rondem stressed veterans or their families do not need to contribute to the group to get names on the markers.

For more information and applications, visit www.Miltonveterans.org.

Tax Parcel 22 5150 0184 049 6, in Land Lot 184 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 3.556 acres, more or less, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 53273, Page 305, and in Deed Book 53273, Page 301, the descriptions contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Phillips Road Rear.

Years Due: 2014 File #-- 122 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5391 0686 144 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Two Zero Five Cheltenham Walk (aka 205 Cheltenham Walk LLC) Current Property Owner: Peretz, Eli Reference Deed: 52272/298; 48929/150; 47408/96 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5391 0686 144 7, in Land Lots 686 & 755 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 3, POD C, Crooked Creek Subdivision, Unit 2, shown in Plat Book 185, Page 57, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47408, Page 96, Deed Book 48929, Page 150, and Deed Book 52272, Page 298, known as 205 Cheltenham Walk.

Years Due: 2014

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Historical Society brewing up beer tasting Mac McGee’s to host event

Pet of the Week: Blondie ATLANTA – LifeLine Animal Project presents the Fulton County Pet of the Week Blondie.

She came to us as a stray in February and immediately won everyone over. This 1-year-old beauty is calm, unassuming, sweet tempered and great with children.

Blondie is the kind of dog who kids could dress up, and she would enjoy the attention. She also loves making new doggie friends and would do great with a dog sibling

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CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS The City of Milton will host three Public Workshop Meetings to discuss the proposed CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Everybody is invited to be part of the discussion and to provide their comment.

Location:

Location:

Wednesday May 20 at 6:30pm Saturday May 30 at 10:00am Milton City Hall Council Chambers 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107-E Milton, Georgia 30004 678-242-2500 Wednesday June 10 at 6:30pm Alpharetta Courthouse 12624 Broadwell Rd, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 678-297-6250 Request for Qualifications

FY15 Update to Milton Comprehensive Transportation Plan RFQ NUMBER 15-PW4 Sealed Proposal Due Date: June 3, 2015 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for FY15 Update to Milton Comprehensive Transportation Plan will be posted on the following websites the week of May 13th. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Historical Society is hosting a Beer Tasting at Mac McGee’s on Canton Street as a fundraiser for the society.

The event is Tuesday, May 19, 7 to 9 p.m. and will have Four IPAs will be available for sampling: • Gate City IPA (Roswell) • Terrapin Hopsecutioner (Athens) • Sweetwater Hop Hash (Atlanta) • Mary Jane IPA (London) Admission is $25.

Advance reservations should be made at Mac McGee’s in person (no phone reservations).

The Historical Society will

Soccer: Continued from Page 19 coming against 9-8 Pope, the fourth playoff team from Region 5-AAAAAA. That win came late in the season, and was the difference between the Lady Eagles missing the playoffs entirely or qualifying as the region’s No. 3 team with a 5-3 record.

Broome said the victory over Pope “awoke a sleeping giant,” with Milton winning its last four matches by a combined 18-0, although one of the wins came in a rout against winless Wheeler.

The Milton girls have also had to deal with a recent tragedy, as a member of the team is the younger sister of McKay Pittman, one of the Georgia Southern nursing students

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While you may not agree with an article or the outcome of something, it does not help anyone by blaming the media.

As the saying goes, don’t shoot the messenger.

It solves nothing when the media are blamed for violent acts or outcomes. Most of the time, they are just doing their jobs. Members of the media are trying to report the facts of a

be hosting in the second floor bar area. The $25 admission covers four “flight size” samples (i.e.: four medium size glasses in a wooden rack).

All questions relating to the venue should be directed

to Mac McGee’s: 770-5182866.

Questions about ticketing should be directed to the Roswell Historical Society at 770992-1665 or at societyrhs@ bellsouth.net.

who died in a recent car accident.

“The last two weeks we’ve had some challenging moments,” Broome said. “The team has come together, and they’ve learned there’s a lot more things out there that are bigger than a game.”

Broome said Milton came into the playoffs “with nobody expecting us to win, not against Johns Creek. We looked at it as an opportunity to shock the state. ” A win over Harrison would have been even more shocking.

Harrison was almost unchallenged in winning a state championship last year, and is unbeaten and almost untested through 17 matches this year.

Milton won a state title in 2012 and lost in overtime in the second round last year.

Broome said the team has only a few returning starters from that team, with this

year’s squad including a strong sophomore class led by Briede.

Sophomore forward Layla El-Shami played as a freshman, with sophomore midfielder Makayla Scott making some key plays in the win over Johns Creek. Junior Denae Kappers and freshman Anna Gorecki “absolutely excelled” in the playoff victory, Broome said.

With a strong freshman class coming in next season, Broome expects the Lady Eagles to be a playoff team for quite a few more seasons, with an eye on matching the achievement of Milton’s 2012 team.

The Milton boys’ soccer team also lost in the second round to a Cobb County opponent, dropping a 2-1 decision at Marietta.

Roswell and Alpharetta both won their second round games last week.

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Kelly Schriver and Susan Goodman with children Ryann Schriver, Graeson Goodman, Brenna Schriver and Marshall Goodman sporting City of Milton shades.

Hometown Jubilee kicks off Inaugural event draws crowds MILTON, Ga. — The first Milton Hometown Jubilee was held at Broadwell Pavilion Saturday, May 2.

The Chuck Nation Band

returned to provide bluegrass music for the event. Food vendors included Milton’s, Blue Den and Olde Blind Dog. Visitors shopped at retailer booths such as Henry and Pearl, Urban Farmhouse and Strawberry Fields.

—Shannon Wewver

Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails serves up grub for attendees of the Jubilee May 2.

DEATH NOTICES Wilda Bailey, 87 of Cumming, passed away April 29, 2015.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Walter Johnson, 72, of Cumming, passed away April 30, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Hilda Phillips Roper, 92, of Cumming, passed away April 30, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Deana Crawford, of Woodstock, passed away May 5, 2015. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Home.

Dorothy Marshall, of Milton, passed away May 3, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Shirley Schwartz, of Roswell, passed away May 1, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Kathleen Rose Holubowicz Neal, 69, passed away April 24, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Barbara Jane Thomas, 58, of Cumming, passed away April 30, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

W. J. Gatewood, 89, of Cumming, passed away May 5, 2015.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Harry Geisinger, of Roswell, passed away May 1, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Roy Dwayne Gravitt, 51, of Cumming, passed away May 4, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Christopher Okwoche, of Alpharetta, passed away May 3, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Home.

Dollie D. Quimby, 77, of Cumming, passed away May 5, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Christine Turner, of Milton, passed away May 1, 2015.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Eugene Emory Wallis, 83, of Cumming, passed away May 3, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Lan Ying Wang, 78, of Johns Creek, passed away May 6, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

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