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Girls helping girls The Leading Ladies mentor group from Forsyth Central has been visiting Cumming Elementary School’s “Girls with Confidence” for months to teach, engage and bond with the students. Bella Stanley hugs Cloie Scarborough on the last day the girls group met. Read more, Page 6.

Sharon Springs to get financial study? ►►PAGE 4

$50K in grants go to improvement district ►►PAGE 14

Lady Longhorns win state championship KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

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Woman falls for online scam, loses $25K FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After falling for an online scam from a fake boyfriend promising to send her $1 million, a woman is out $25,000.

The 41-year-old woman told deputies she started dating a man online who messaged her through Facebook. The man said he would send her a crate with $1 million in it, but he needed $25,000 for shipping first.

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Failure to yield cited as cause for accident FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A pickup truck driver was cited for failure to yield after he struck a motorcyclist and caused extensive injuries.

An 81-year-old man was driving a 2015 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck April 26 on Chattahoochee Industrial Park preparing to turn onto Ga. 369 when he turned in front of the 41-year-old motorcyclist.

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She sent him the money over several transactions and transferred the money into a bank account in West Africa.

She was told the crate was held up at the JFK Airport and she needed to send another $49,000 to receive it. That was when she realized she was getting scammed.

She was advised to contact the sheriff’s office if she received any packages or if her “boyfriend” contacted her again.

clist was severely injured after he was ejected from his seat.

The cause of the impact was determined to be a failure to yield by the truck driver. Warrants were obtained for the arrest of the truck driver for serious injury of a motorcyclist through a right-of-way violation, failure to yield turning left and failure to stop at a stop sign.

The man scheduled to turn himself in May 4.

Marine accidentally shoots gun into home FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An off-duty Marine was shooting a gun with friends near Croy Pond May 3 when they accidentally shot inside of a nearby home.

The three men were shooting three types of guns, one being a rifle, near the pond on Clarke Lane and Riley and reckless driving. ►► Chad Eric Whitmire, 43, of Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, was arrested May 2 on Browns Bridge Road for DUI, failure to maintain lane, speeding and possession of open alcohol container. ►► Michael Neal Puthoff, 55, of West Shadowlawn Avenue, Atlanta, was arrested May 6 on Ga. 400 for DUI, driving while license suspended or revoked and failure to obey signs or control devices. ►► Emma Rose Jeffery, 24, of Logan Circle Northeast, Brookhaven, was arrested May 7 on Pilgrim Mill Road for

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Neighbors in a home off Riley Road called the sheriff’s office after a family member heard a loud bang in the kitchen. She said she went into the kitchen and found a Coke bottle leaking and shattered glass. The family also discovered a hole in the wall and found pieces of fragmentation of a projectile.

A deputy confirmed the fragments were of the same caliber used in one of the men’s guns.

Additionally, one of the daughters said she and a friend witnessed a bullet hitting the water near to where they were sitting.

The Marine claimed ownership of the gun that shot into the home but denied shooting near the water and said they were shooting in the opposite direction from the home.

There was no arrest because the deputy was unable to place the rifle definitely in the hands of the men.

DUI, speeding and operative a vehicle without lights. ►► Thomas Francis Dignan, 55, of Brookwater Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 7 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Deborah Marie Martin, 57, of State Barn Road, Cumming, was arrested May 5 on Ga. 400 for DUI and following too closely. ►► Dana Antwoine Hartley, 33, of Glenloch Place, Lawrenceville, was arrested May 6 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Can Astigmatism be Corrected at the Same Time as Cataract Surgery?

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Cameron Johnson, M.D. Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye, or the lens inside the eye have different amounts of focusing power vertically and horizontally. Ideally, the cornea is sphere shaped, like a baseball, and images are focused on a single spot resulting in clear vision. If the cornea has an oblong shape, like a football, images are focused on 2 different spots resulting in blurry vision.

How does cataract surgery affect astigmatism?

When a cataract, the natural human lens that has gotten cloudy, is removed during cataract surgery and replaced with a clear artificial lens, all of the astigmatism arising from the lens is also removed. The astigmatism that remains is caused by the oblong shape of the cornea.

If patients have significant untreated astigmatism after cataract surgery, the uncorrected vision is blurry, and the patient will require glasses to correct the astigmatism and get clear vision.

How can astigmatism be corrected at the time of cataract surgery?

Fortunately, there are now options available to surgically correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. The process starts by measuring the amount and location of astigmatism in the cornea during the cataract evaluation. Often this is performed with more than one device to improve accuracy. The most reliable way to correct moderate or high astigmatism during cataract is with a special “toric intraocular lens” that corrects astigmatism inside the eye. The amount of astigmatism to be corrected is calculated using the preoperative measurements. The artificial lens is orientated during surgery to line up with the steepest part of the cornea, so that it cancels out the astigmatism of the cornea and results in clear vision. Patients corrected for the distance will still require reading glasses for near vision. For some patients, correcting one eye for closer vision is a way to reduce dependence on reading glasses as well. Your eye doctor can help you determine if this would be a good choice for you.

Another method for correcting lower amounts of astigmatism during cataract surgery is by “limbal relaxing incisions.” In this procedure, arc shaped incisions are created in the peripheral cornea which relax (or flatten) the steepest part of the cornea. This results in a cornea that is more sphere shaped, correcting astigmatism. There are different methods for creating these incisions. One method that works well is using a diamond knife. A more recent innovation involves using a laser to create these incisions, which results in greater precision. Limbal relaxing incisions are good at reducing low amounts of astigmatism, but toric intraocular lens are better at reducing higher amounts of astigmatism. Some patients may have so much astigmatism that they required both methods.

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Sharon Springs seeks cityhood, again Commissioners mull $45k financial study for second city

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The creation of a second city in Forsyth County, Sharon Springs, has begun, again.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is considering next steps in the process, including a possible financial impact study. The board has decided to wait until July to decide what’s next after hearing more recommendations.

In March, House Bill 626, which sought to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs, was introduced to the Georgia House of Representatives by District 25 State Rep. Todd Jones, whose district includes south Forsyth.

The bill would provide a charter, a referendum, prior ordinances and rules and set effective dates.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the bill is vastly different from the previous House Bill introduced in 2015.

The first iteration of Sharon Springs included the formation of a “city light” which includes only three services — solid waste, planning and zoning, and code enforcement. However, later that year, the bill’s sponsor, then-District 25 State Rep. Mike Dudgeon, said the delegation decided the bill was “unconstitutional.”

The new bill is a full-service city with all the powers authorized under the Georgia Constitution, Jarrard said, but the city doesn’t have to provide all the services.

“My hope is they do not try to limit their powers in their charter,” Jarrard said. “I hope if they’re going to create this city, the limitation would be in the millage cap, which right now is .5. It doesn’t matter what they attempt to do

in the charter. They’ll have the authority or power of any city.”

Studies on the financial impact on the county of a “city-light” Sharon Springs were performed, but those studies would need revisions under the new legislation.

Jarrard said the question is whether the board wants a new study, which could cost roughly $45,000 and would show a variety of options from a city with few services to one with a robust municipality.

Commissioner Laura Semanson said it’s hasty to spend that much on the new study.

“I’m not trying to discredit anybody,” she said. “But at this point, until Rep. Jones’ committee comes back with their take on it, which is a county-wide sampling of folks, it’s premature at this point in time.”

Jarrard said the study could take up to four months and the vote on the bill would be in 2018.

Forsyth schools determine 2019-22 bond timeline Vote for bond will be May 22, 2018

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Now that the current Forsyth County Schools bond referendum is almost complete, voters will take to the polls again this time next year for the next set of projects.

The Forsyth County Board of Education heard the timeline May 9 for the 2019-22 bond.

Director of Communications Jennifer Caracciolo said the current referendum extends to 2018 and the building of the county’s next high school, Denmark High School, is the last project.

The next bond will include things such as maintenance, transportation and technology, and may have new construction but that won’t be determined for a few months.

A district committee was formed recently to determine the capital improvement projects for the 2018 bond.

Feedback collected from the Strategic Planning survey, which yielded more than 7,000 responses, and the 150 people in the focus group is being used.

The focus group consisted of district leaders, parents, community members and business leaders. A second meeting was held with approximately 30

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Vishal Sareddy recently took the trophy at the Georgia Geography Bee and is competing at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C.

Riverwatch student competes in National Geographic Bee Student won state competition

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vishal Sareddy, a seventh grader at Riverwatch Middle School, knows a thing or two about geography.

He’s turned his passion into a hobby that has earned him a spot at the 2017 National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. May 14-17.

“It interests me how other people view our world, how people eat, think or get educated,” Sareddy said. “I’m interested in how people use their surroundings to adapt.”

He’s proven his knowledge by winning his school’s match, then earning a spot in the top 100 students in the state and finally winning the Georgia competition.

“I never thought I’d go this far,” Sareddy said. “It was one of my major goals to make it past this level since I was in second or third grade. To go this far is really good.”

After gathering reliable resources from books and websites, Sareddy said he broke down the topics into subjects like physical features, history and culture.

“I tried to master each category,” Sareddy said. “Then my dad would

ask me some questions on it and tell me where I’m weak, strong and where I should work on. I put more hours in then.”

It took him roughly an hour a day for one or two months to prepare, and about two hours a day as the competition neared.

“It feels really good and I’ve never done it before,” Sareddy said. “It feels good to represent my state at nationals.

I’m happy Forsyth County has been a good cheerleader in helping me prepare for this competition.”

One of his supporters is Wade Prather, Geography Bee coordinator, who said the bond between Sareddy and his father is what he thinks will help him win the competition.

“It’s been so much fun working with Vishal,” Prather said. “The wealth of information they know is impressive.

I remember thinking at the state level if they keep running with this thing, they’ll win at nationals.”

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Leading Ladies group brings young, older students together Mentor program builds relationships

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For fifth grader Holly Fuller, the looming transition to middle school doesn’t seem so scary thanks to the mentorship of a group of Leading Ladies.

“You have people you can talk to and people who understand what you’re going through,” Fuller said. “People are always going to be there for you when you need them. I know what to do in middle school now, and if I need help I know people I can go to.”

That was one of the main goals for the Leading Ladies group which formed this semester. Students in a leadership class at Forsyth Central High School travel across the street to Cumming Elementary School and teach the younger students, dubbed the “Girls with Confidence,” positive social skills and help build positive relationships.

The collaboration is part of “vertical alignment” where the schools in a cluster, such as Cumming Elementary, Otwell Middle and Forsyth Central

The group of high school and elementary school students met all semester for mentorship.

High, join together to mentor incoming students, said Kerry Britt, counselor at Cumming Elementary.

“This is one of the first times the high school students worked with the elementary students,” Britt said. “We’re trying to work as a team together.”

The fifth graders in the group needed an extra boost before going to middle school, Britt said.

Forsyth Central teacher Myriah Richerson said it’s important to join the cluster schools.

“These kids are going to be ours,” Richerson said. “So it’s good to start that relationship because we’re trying to build a family within a family. We want to connect and have a small community feel for the students.”

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staying safe on social media and choosing positive role models.

All the high schoolers are trained by Forsyth County Schools social workers through the mentor training program, so when tough topics or questions come up, they’re able to answer and also provide age appropriate guidance.

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Authoritarian governments are free from tough questions

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The last time I wrote something for our newspapers it was for an interview we had with the last editor in chief of Turkey’s largest daily newspaper before the government took it over and shut it down.

He is now living in exile in the

United States.

In fact, his newspaper was one of more than 160 media organizations that were shut down or taken over by the Erdogan government, which has jailed hundreds of journalists, lawyers and judges throughout his rise to power.

What was the only Muslim secular democracy in NATO, a long-time ally of the United States, Turkey is now joining the ranks of authoritarian governments.

During our interview, I asked him if something like that — a slow erosion of democracy — were ever to happen in the United States, how would we know it is happening?

What are the signs? His answer?

First, they would start by jailing journalists.

Well, last week a reporter in West Virginia was arrested for yelling questions at Roswell’s own Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Tom Price.

The reporter did not threaten Dr.

Price. He did not yell profanities or attempt to make physical contact with him in any way. He simply asked a question, repeatedly, that Dr. Price was not answering.

He was arrested on the charge of willful disruption of state government processes.

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt later asked Dr. Price if the charges against the journalist should be dropped.

This is a softball question.

“Of course they should be dropped.

No journalist should ever be arrested for asking tough questions. This is America, after all.”

Done. Simple. Who would argue with him for an answer like that?

Instead, he said: “Well, I’ll leave that to the local authorities. Look, this fellow, we were walking into the state Capitol, and a fellow was yelling at us, which is not necessarily unusual from the press.

But I turned the corner to head on into the round table, and something happened afterwards. So I’d leave that to the authorities there.”

When pressed to give a different, better answer, Dr. Price declined, repeated his previous answer and added that the Capital Police had done a “stellar job.”

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Dan Pile lives, breathes the YMCA credo We had a farewell party last week for Dan Pile, Atlanta YMCA senior vice president of operations. There were a lot of people there because he has a lot of friends. I don’t think Dan ever met HATCHER HURD anyone who wasn’t Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com soon his friend.

I first met Dan Pile somewhere around a quartercentury ago. I received a press release (no emails in those days) about YMCA activities offered in the community.

I decided it would be a good idea to meet this guy, because when you are new to a newsbeat, you want to meet the people who know people. Meeting Dan Pile turned out to be a good move on many levels.

Yes, Dan knows a lot of people. He’s a people type of guy. Second, he was coordinating YMCA activities in North Fulton in a most unique way.

I asked if I could come to see him, and he said sure. But I didn’t find him at the YMCA. No, he had an office in

DAN PILE IN PILE DRIVER MODE:

Dan with his wife Jennie Perryman.

Dan pals with Malone Dodson.

Dan chats up Kevin Grant.

one of those office row houses. There was no gym, no pool, no locker room.

There was no YMCA building at all in North Fulton then.

Dan was offering Y programs mostly partnering with schools for space. He had the YMCA involved with kids and their parents through the schools without a physical YMCA presence.

But Dan knows the YMCA spirit is in its people, not buildings. As it turned out, what Dan Pile had secured was a

beachhead in North Fulton.

And just like the U.S. Marines, once on the beach it is just a matter of time.

I won’t say it was a straight line from that little office to the Ed Isakson/ Alpharetta YMCA, but it was mission accomplished.

He is leaving Atlanta/North Fulton, to answer the bell again, this time in some far off place called Birmingham, Ala. They need his special talents, his love of people, his ability to dream and make others share that dream.

Dan had a lot of help, but then Dan inspires a lot of people to help him. But you have to be careful around Dan. You see I have a theory about Dan Pile. I used to think Dan had a bad knee because he would began conversation with you and the next thing you know he’s got his arm around your neck talking to you like you are his closest friend.

I just figured his knee bothers him from time to time but he doesn’t want to break the moment so he holds on for a little support.

And suddenly you know you are going to do something you had no idea of before, but now it seems like the best thing you could be doing. That is known as his Pile Driver technique.

He pulls you close, talks to you as

if you are the most important person in the world. He shares an idea that may seem unattainable now but yet is within grasp if we but try.

After talking to many of his friends, I have discovered that is a common occurrence.

In fact, the only time he can stand without an arm around someone’s neck is when he is standing in a freezing river holding onto only his favorite bamboo fly rod – usually in some far-off place that ends in a vowel: Montana, Colorado, Alaska, South Dakota.

Notice how inaccessible most of these places are. But Dan goes where the fishing is not only good but a challenge.

He is happiest in the middle of a cold stream, holding his bamboo rod.

And when he is ready, he just flicks his wrist, floating the lure just so … and BAM, he’s hooked another salmon.

And once he puts his arm around you and pulls you close, he is going to share something special with you. I don’t know how it will start out, but it will end in the letters YMCA. And you are hooked too.

Just like one of his salmon.

Dan is good at getting people hooked – hooked on helping other people.

Oh rare Dan Pile, we will miss you.

But remember, Georgia ends in a vowel also.

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Ed Munster presents Dan Pile, ever the avid fisherman, with a farewell gift of an Oyster bamboo fly rod and reel.

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Habitat gives ‘a second chance at life’ National Women Build week empowers local women

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — All Asha Akachi wanted was a house to call her own.

Four years ago, she moved to Georgia as a single mother fleeing domestic abuse from her husband who struggled with service-related PTSD. She found her safe haven through Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia and told her story May 11 at the kickoff event for the Women Build Week.

“I was seeking refuge,” Akachi said.

“My three children and I were battling homelessness. We lived with friends and at a domestic violence shelter. And we had to start over as we didn’t have a home to call our own, and that meant everything to me.”

Left with nothing, Akachi and her children connected with Habitat and were able to build and move into their own home. She currently home schools her children and will complete her nursing degree this year.

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Women and volunteers from Habitat for Humanity join with Lowe’s employees to build planter boxers.

If you’re not faced with adversity, you may not appreciate the things you have in life, she said.

“It’s something as simple as being able to paint your own walls,” Akachi said. “When you’re living in temporary housing, you don’t get to do that or hang up pictures because you have to

leave that place someday. Being able to lay down our roots, have foundation and start fresh meant everything for us.

It meant a second chance at life.”

Being a homeowner isn’t easy for everyone, Akachi said, and different circumstances arise that also prevent people from being successful. But with

help through programs like Habitat, Akachi said it is possible, and it might help the family in other ways, too.

“Sometimes as women, we can be not too supportive of each other,” Akachi said. “This is a positive environment for my 15-year-old daughter to be in. I’m grateful for that.”

Allison Mann is on the board of Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia and said Lowe’s partners with Habitat every year for the weeklong event.

This year, Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to support the Women Build Week, which will take place in more than 300 communities.

More than 17,000 women are expected to participate in the week this year, she said.

“The week invited women to devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities,” Mann said. “We would like this event to launch the initiative for our affiliate to build a home in 2018. The goal of Women Build is to empower women to help families build strength, stability and independence.

Every woman holds the key.”

To learn more about Habitat, visit habitat-ncg.org.

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Forsyth Library thanks its volunteers Helpers contribute 41,000 hours since program began

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It takes a lot of people, paid and unpaid, to run Sharon Forks, which was deemed Georgia’s busiest library last year, according to data from Georgia Public Library Service.

Many of those people are volunteers, and those volunteers put in 41,000 hours since the Forsyth County Public Library volunteer program began in 2010.

Sharon Forks Branch Manager Mendy Gutner said volunteers help staffers when they might feel overwhelmed or drowning in books.

“There is nothing like reinforcements to boost morale and help staff the building to get it under control,” Gunter said. “They help keep us sane.

We couldn’t keep up with our shelving without our volunteers.”

Library Board of Trustees Chairwoman Mary Helen McGruder said

By the numbers: • 2,100 hours contributed by teen volunteers last year • 41,000 volunteer hours since program started in 2010 • $250,000 donated by the Friends and Advocates of the Library since inception in 1996 • Mollie Ingmire and Lois Brown honored for 5 years of volunteering what the volunteers do makes it possible for the staff to do their jobs.

“Volunteers make a huge difference,” McGruder said. “We’ve also hired 30 volunteers into full-time positions with 24 still working.”

The system has a strong teen volunteering program putting in 2,100 hours last year.

“We are also reaching out into the teen world with our program which is great,” McGruder said. “When you start something early, it becomes a habit whether reading, working or volunteering.”

System Director Anna Lyle said they aren’t just thankful for the work the volunteers do, but also the positive

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Since the volunteer program began in 2010, volunteers contributed 41,000 hours of service. relationships that are formed between staff and patrons.

“We appreciate that through your volunteer efforts, you learn about the library system and what we do,” Lyle said. “You serve as ambassadors for us in the community and share with your neighbors and friends. The more people who know what we do in the community is an advantage for us.”

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process to become a volunteer, which Lyle said is necessary.

“So much of what a library is about is access and finding information,” Lyle said. “Volunteers who do that correctly are very important. We appreciate your time but also that you do a fabulous, high quality job.”

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Roswell woman will soon be tasting fine wines and munching on pizza in Italy after she won a $3,500 custom planned trip to the country from Mr. and Mrs. Italy.

Susan Velazquez won the trip at Appen Media Group’s 55+ Lifestyle and Travel Expo May 6. She visited most of the 40 diverse vendors, played the game to win and entered, but didn’t think she would end up winning a trip

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“I didn’t even believe it,” Velazquez said. “I thought it was a prank. My daughter even said it was a scam.”

She is in the process of planning the trip with Debra Levinson, owner of Mr. and Mrs. Italy.

Levinson said the company often gives away trips like this to organizations to raise money for philanthropies. She said it is best if the customer doesn’t know what they want to do, so Mr. and Mrs. Italy can provide the best advice.

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Appen Media Group AFCP award winners from left AJ McNaughton, Hans Appen, David Brown, Hatcher Hurd, Suzanne Pacey and Kathleen Sturgeon.

Appen Media Group again named ‘Best of the Best’ Takes home top honors among AFCP awards LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Appen Media Group reclaimed what it considers – with some arrogance – as its rightful place as “Best in Show” at the 2017 Association of Free Community Newspapers annual publication awards.

For the third time in the past four years Appen Media took home the top prize, losing out in 2016 by a single point.

“I like that award best,” Appen Media General Manager Hans Appen said.

“It is a tribute to efforts of all our staff – reporters, marketing folks and page designers.”

“All of our people take pride in what they do, so it is nice to see all those efforts are recognized – especially when that recognition comes from one’s peers.”

AFCP Executive Director Loren Colburn said Appen Media’s feat of three top finishes in four years is unprecedented.

“Appen Media Group has raised the bar to such an extent it is making it tough on the rest of the field,” Colburn said.

“But it is because your publications really stand out when you look at the entries that we get. And it is because of your attention to detail in the graphics design and quality control –start to finish.”

And it shows in the number of awards Appen receives, he said.

Appen Media Group has raised the bar to such an extent it is making it tough on the rest of the field.”

LOREN COLBURN AFCP Executive Director “And it’s not just the graphic awards or the editorial ones. To be Best in Show, you can’t just be just graphically good or editorially good. You’ve got to be good on all aspects of the publishing spectrum.

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Forsyth County Fire Department to hold annual boot drive Fundraiser held May 20

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will join more than 100 fire departments across Georgia to help “Give Burns the Boot” during their upcoming annual boot drive benefiting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Weather permitting, firefighters will be collecting donations at intersections throughout the county on upcoming Saturday, May 20.

Donations collected during the boot drive will be presented to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and will be used for fire safety and prevention education, and burn survivor services. A portion of the total funds raised will be returned to the Forsyth County Fire Department to support local fire prevention and education efforts. Money raised will also go to Camp Oo-U-La, a week-long summer camp for

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Pinecrest’s Chris Kane recognized by NIAAA FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Chris Kane, the director of Athletics at Pinecrest Academy, has been recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

KANE Kane has demonstrated the highest level of expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process includes a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience and professional contributions, as well as a comprehensive written examination.

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It is dedicated to promoting the professional growth of high school athletic administrators and preserving the educational nature of interscholastic athletics and the place of these programs in the secondary school curriculum.

Sawnee EMC announce Washington Youth Tour Representatives CUMMING, Ga. — Sawnee EMC recently announced Megha Sequeira and Isha Naidu, both of Cumming, are chosen to participate as Sawnee’s rep-

burn-injured children (ages 7 to 17) and their siblings.

In addition to the manned intersections, donations can be made online via the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation virtual boot drive at https://fundraise. gfbf.org/forsythco.

“Our firefighters enjoy interacting with citizens, while also fundraising for such a worthy cause,” said Fire Chief Danny Bowman. “The Forsyth County Fire Department is grateful to serve such a charitable community.”

The Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization, established to assist with fire prevention and safety education and the treatment and recovery of burn survivors. Since 1990, fire departments across the state have collected more than $19 million for the foundation. For more information, visit gfbf.org.

resentatives in the 52nd annual Washington Youth Tour, a leadership experience sponsored by electric membership cooperatives across the country.

Sequeira and Naidu demonstrate strong leadership qualities, social skills and both desire to learn more about the electric cooperative business model.

Candidates vie for a spot alongside other exceptional students from across the state who are community volunteers, student athletes and members of respected academic organizations such as the National Honor Society, the Governor’s Honors Program and more.

South Forsyth student to study abroad in Germany CUMMING, Ga. — South Forsyth High School student Christine Yang recently won the AATG/Pädagogischer Austauschdienst Study Trip Award to Germany. Yang was one of 44 students selected out of 26,500. The national selection committee found Yang’s achievements “outstanding.”

As part of the award, Yang will receive round-trip air transportation to Germany, live with a German family for three weeks, attend classes at a German high school and participate in excursions to places of cultural and historical significance. Yang is the first South Forsyth student in any world language to have received this award.

Two students from South Forsyth High School have been awarded study abroad trips to Germany this year.

Former STYX lead singer to perform in Forsyth SUWANEE, Ga. — Former lead singer and keyboardist of STYX Dennis DeYoung will headline Martin Marietta’s Concert in the Quarry on May 20.

The boot drive funds will be presented to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.

The event will raise money for South Forsyth and Lambert high schools that will provide students with hands on educational experiences.

The South Forsyth and Lambert marching bands will perform before DeYoung. Teenagers in culinary arts, graphics design, audio/visual and other high school programs and clubs will play a role, working to make the event a magical evening of fun, fireworks and classic rock.

Tickets to the event start at $40 with all net proceeds going to the high schools. Visit concertinthequarry.com to learn more.

Piney Grove students assembled care packages for troops serving overseas.

Piney Grove students ‘treat the troops’ CUMMING, Ga. — Students from Piney Grove Middle School teamed up with non-profit Treat the Troops and Alpharetta-based online retailer Christmas Lights, Etc. to assemble care packages for troops stationed overseas. The event was part of Piney Grove’s “Grizzly Great Day of Giving,” an annual event in which students fan out into the community to perform acts of service.

Treat the Troops provided homebaked cookies, candy, magazines and other goodies for the students to pack, complete with handwritten notes, cards and letters.

“We appreciate Christmas Lights, Etc. making their space available, and the opportunity for our kids to engage with the Treat the Troops program,” said Pam Pajerski, Principal of Piney Grove. “This is a critical lesson for our kids, that we should remember the troops who defend our safety.”

The boxes will travel to Afghanistan, South Africa, Syria, South Korea, Japan, Italy, two aircraft carriers and two destroyers at sea.

Tian semifinalist for Presidential Scholar Program FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Stephanie Tian, a senior at Lambert High School, has been chosen as a semifinalist in the Presidential Scholars Program.

Approximately 700 semifinalists of 5,100 candidates have been TIAN chosen. The winners will be announced early May. The Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 53rd year, was created in 1964 by executive order from Johnson.

The program was extended in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. Annually, among 161 semifinalists are chosen from the year’s graduating class.

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Peachtree Parkway Improvement District beautifies, maintains roadway Forsyth Board of Commissioners approves beautification grants

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Every day, more than 35,000 cars travel Peachtree Parkway from Fulton to Forsyth counties. To benefit those drivers, the nonprofit Peachtree Parkway Improvement District wants to make it a nice trip.

And now the group is taking a big step forward after the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved seven beautification grants May 9. The grants total more than $50,000 and come from tipping fees the county collects from trash collectors who deposit in Forsyth County.

The Peachtree Parkway Improvement District encompasses a seven-mile stretch of Ga. 141 from Ga. 400 Exit 13 to Deer Lake Drive just north of McGinnis Ferry Road.

In March 2014, a group of property and business owners formed the PPID, taking charge of maintenance of the roadway.

Their goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing thoroughfare that will help brand the area as a community that cares, and also attract high quality businesses and residential developments that add value to Forsyth County.

One thing the group learned along the way is the county or state does not typically landscape medians. And at

Grants will fund landscaping at the following medians • Peachtree Parkway, including South Forsyth High School • Creekside North • The Orchards • Peachtree Court North • Longlake • Bridle Ridge South • Paddocks/Martin Marietta the time, there was nothing planned for Peachtree Parkway.

So the group divided the medians into 25 sections and will soon have 15 completely renovated.

Since its inception, the district has accomplished much, including: • Intergovernmental agreements have been signed between Forsyth County and Georgia Department of Transportation and between Forsyth County and the PPID transferring responsibility for the maintenance, mowing and refuse cleanup of the medians and right of way for the seven-mile strip along Ga. 141.

• GDOT gives its annual budgeted allotment of $17,500 for maintenance along Ga. 141 in Forsyth County to the PPID. • GDOT has mowed twice a year along the medians and rights-of-ways, and picks up trash year round.

• The first landscaped median has been installed in front of Big Creek Elementary School.

This is an example of what a median renovated by the Peachtree Parkway Improvement District looks like.

Installation should begin this summer in addition to other projects currently in progress.

PPID Chairwoman Kristin Morrissey said the group is grateful for the community’s support, including from the board and GDOT, local businesses, homeowner’s associations and residents who helped raise nearly $270,000 over the last few years.

It has been used for mowing, maintenance and recent landscaping installations.

She said they are working with commissioners outside of the District 2 area to facilitate a similar process for roads in their respective districts. The

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MARTA stations the new ocean-front property in Atlanta Continuous learning will help your success In case you missed it, MARTA is officially in the real estate development business. And last Wednesday, it hosted the groundbreaking for its latest project called Trackside, a four-story office/retail development alongside its Chamblee rail station.

MARTA CEO Keith Parker has worked hard over the last three years.

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The organization is operating in the black, riders will soon have uninterrupted Wifi on all rail lines, and developers are vying for its undeveloped property.

For years, MARTA rail stations have been no-man’s land spaces devoid of any sort of economic life. There was a clear separation between MARTA and everything else.

The new philosophy is to be the opposite. As the corporate elite have decided that they need to cater to the millennial market, which seems to want to be near mass transit, MARTA stations have become more popular. And developers are looking for ways to incorporate projects on and around them.

State Farm is almost midway through building it’s four 20-plus story high rises across from the Dunwoody station.

And lots on either side of that same station are slated for high-rise development.

Mercedes-Benz located its North American headquarters near the Sandy Springs MARTA station, and other companies are moving intown to be near mass transit opportunities.

So MARTA stations are in hot demand, and it just so happens that MARTA owns undeveloped property around many of the stations. So it seems that it’s time to deal.

The new project will be in Chamblee at the Chamblee MARTA station. Parkside Partners will build two buildings on MARTA’s 2.16-acre site that will be four stories and include 70,000 square feet of office space, 10,000 square-feet of retail space and 4,300 square feet of greenspace.

The new development will go nicely with other developments going on around the station that include Peachtree Station, an 11-acre project that will include a Whole Foods Market and several other restaurants.

Another is called Parkview on Peachtree and is scheduled to open this year with: • 40,000 square feet of boutique shops • cafes and restaurants • 14,000 square feet of loft office space • 503 multi-family units With all of this new development going on well within an

easy walking distance to each other, it’s easy to see that the MARTA station is the center of its gravity.

MARTA is working with developers on several other stations offering its vacant land and unused parking lots as spaces to build new and creative projects that blend with surrounding development.

This particular project went through several public forums that resulted in several iterations. MARTA spent a lot of time working with the city of Chamblee and its residents.

MARTA spent a lot of time working with residents of Brookhaven too. MARTA intended to develop a fairly massive project that included an eight-story office building, a 125-room hotel, 340 apartments, 107 condos, senior housing units and 56,000 square feet of restaurants and retail.

After almost a year of working with the city, the developer and MARTA withdrew their application.

It seemed the residents and council were not pleased with the project. They were actually looking for a more significant development.

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst was quoted in Brookhaven’s, The Post, as saying that the new development needs to be a city center that not only includes the immediate area around the MARTA station, but a much larger area.

It is taking a lot of work to retro-fit these existing stations into new communities. It will be exciting to see what can be done once MARTA starts expanding and building new stations.

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Rountree Group makes move to Milton Company sought to be in center of North Fulton

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Don Rountree, president of communications and public relations firm Rountree Group, said the world of communications is ever-changing. Rountree Group is undergoing a change of its own with a relocation Alpharetta to Downtown Crabapple in an effort to be in the center of its client-base in north Fulton.

Rountree Group was started by Don’s mother 34 years ago in Sandy Springs. After her retirement nearly a decade ago, Don has run the group as its president and has spent 20 years with the company.

The seven-employee company specializes in branding, marketing, digital communications, social media, advertising, public relations and local events.

Rountree said the reason for the move after over a decade in Alpharetta

was based in the culture of Downtown Crabapple, its growth and location in what he calls the center of north Fulton.

“Milton is in the center of north Fulton which means we are in the center of our action,” Rountree said. “And that just plays to our strengths.”

The move will allow Rountree Group to serve as a go-between for Milton, Alpharetta and Roswell and will allow the company to place itself in the growing Crabapple Market, he said.

The group was also seeking a certain culture for its new base.

“I think Crabapple Market Place provides that culture which we’re seeking,” Rountree said. “Crabapple Market gives flexibility to not only have a very strong client base because we are in the center of North Fulton, it also gives us that freedom of being able to enjoy everything that Crabapple has to enjoy.”

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Rountree Group’s seven-member staff has relocated their office to Milton. communications are done for national companies, he said they have a strong local client-base that they will serve

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And as a Milton resident, Rountree said he’s happy to be home.

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Drive Smart Georgia comes to Cumming Brine Seafood Shack opens in Alpharetta Business name: Drive Smart Georgia Owners: Kirk Bressette and Steve Jones About: Drive Smart Georgia offers high-energy Driver’s Ed classes and in-car driving lessons. They are one of two schools in Georgia that is recommended

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Business name: Brine Seafood Shack Owner: Marc Taft About: Brine Seafood Shack creates a relaxing vacation-at-the-beach setting complete with seafood selections. The Cape Cod-meets-Santa Monica menu was inspired by owner Marc Taft’s time spent on the West Coast and features a variety of sustainable seafood.

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More details emerge for Elan Halcyon FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On May 1, RocaPoint Partners releases new details surrounding its multifamily options at its Halcyon mixed-use village in Forsyth County.

Greystar brings its experience and local market knowledge to the development in two unique multifamily offerings. The Halcyon development, which is being developed by RocaPoint Partners and New York-based The Georgetown Company, is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2018.

Greystar will develop and manage a 300-unit luxury apartment community – Elan Halcyon – that will be located adjacent to the restaurant village. The new apartment development will also include 11,000 square feet of groundfloor retail.

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In addition, Greystar is developing a new 55+ active adult rental community at Halcyon, which will include 160 residences. The community will feature 12,000 square feet of resort-inspired amenities such as a resident clubhouse, pool and spa, demonstration kitchen, game room, theater room, fitness center and golf simulator room.

Halcyon, currently under construction, will include more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space, a high-end movie theater in Forsyth County, two hotels and 690 residential units, once completed.

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worked in the remodeling industry for at least 20 years.

In addition to winning the Lifetime Achievement Award, Mozen was named chair of the organization’s President’s Council. Over the MOZEN years, Mozen has served in several national leadership roles, including secretary, treasurer, president and board chair of NARI.

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CALENDAR FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

HEALTH FESTIVAL & 5K SCRUB RUN

What: Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host this annual event to celebrate good health. There will be free health screenings at the health festival starting at 8 a.m., the same time the race starts.

Children 10 and under can participate in a 100yard dash. The festival and 5K is held on Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway in Johns Creek. Race registration is $25 for adults. For more information and registration, visit emoryjohnscreek.com, active.com or call 678-474-7000.

Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: 35TH ANNUAL FIELD DAY

What: Roswell is once again holding its free annual field day for all developmentally disabled persons ages 16 and up. Join for a day filled with entertainment, field games, food and prizes.

When: Saturday, May 20, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

TOUCH-A-TRUCK JOHNS CREEK What: The Johns Creek Public Works Department presents the annual “Touch-A-Truck” event featuring construction equipment and fun activities for the whole family.

When: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.noon Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road More info: johnscreega.gov

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

What: This monthly outdoor market through Sept. 23 features local artists creating handcrafted work including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more.

When: Sunday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue More info: awesomealpharetta.com

CONVERSATION WITH THE CHAIRMAN

What: Dr. John Eaves, Chairman of the Fulton County Commission, will hold a public forum to discuss issues like hate crime prevention, criminal justice, education and healthcare. The event is not political.

When: Sunday, May 21, 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell More info: info@northfultoninterfaith. org

‘MINI’ JOB FAIR

What: Roswell is kicking off National Public Works Week with Touch-A-Truck to give citizens of all ages a first-hand look at the equipment used to provide necessary services to the city’s families.

When: Saturday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413715

What: RUMC Job Networking, newly partnered with America’s Warrior Partnership, will be holding a job fair with a focus on helping veterans in honor of Memorial Day. There will also be afternoon workshops.

When: Monday, May 22, 12:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and full schedule: rumcjobnetworking.com

BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

TOUCH-A-TRUCK ROSWELL

What: Boy Scouts can learn about how they can achieve a higher level Merit Badge at this workshop. For ages 1018. Future workshops for Boy and Girl Scouts are online.

When: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 More info: autreymill.org

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Learn how the gardens have been restored and receive gardening tips. No reservations necessary.

When: Monday, May 22, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: For over 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged, and competitive to improve their quality of life.

When: Through May 25 Where: Throughout North Fulton More info: facebook.com/pg/ FultonGoldenGames

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SUMMEROUR HOUSE CONCERTS

What: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Presents the Summerour House Concert series. The historical Summerour House provides an intimate concert setting uniquely suited for local musicians.

When: Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $18 More info and tickets: autreymill.org

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce.

When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: THE MOOD SWINGERS 2017

What: Hear the trio of singers that has toured all over Georgia. Bring the whole family and join in the fun with songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

When: May 19-20, 8 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $18 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

GEORGIA BRASS BAND

What: Fresh off a tour through Alabama and Tennessee, the Georgia Brass Band returns to Roswell for its final performance of the season. The program will feature a wide variety of works by prominent American composers.

When: Tuesday, May 23, 8-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

More info and tickets: georgiabrassband.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: SCORE – START A BUSINESS FOR TEENS

What: Calling all teens with an entrepreneurial spirit! Learn how to get your ideas off and running. For ages 1318. Space is limited, so email to RSVP. When: Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library 855 Mayfield Road, Alphareta More info and registration: liane. wagner@fultoncountyga.gov

ATLANTA AUTHORS: BRET WITTER

What: Hear Atlanta Author Brett Witter discuss writing and working with coauthor Troylyn Ball on the new release “Pure Heart: A Spirited Tale of Grace, Grit and Whiskey.” Recommended for adults.

When: Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

INTERNATIONAL POETRY AND WRITING STUDIO

What: The Spring Aquarelle Program includes poetry by Boris Vaserman, Yuriy Iskhakov, Ellen Kofman, Jacob Nitis and Alvina Roitman. Writing by Rena Arzumanova, and Singing by Nataliai Kocherinskaya.

When: Sunday, May 21, 2:30-5:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TOASTMASTERS FOR TEENS

What: This program will teach teens the basics of public speaking and help them become comfortable doing it. An advanced member of Toastmaster will help them discuss topics.

When: Sunday, May 21, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: laura.hoefener@ fultoncountyga.gov or 770-360-8820

ART CLASS WITH SHARON CRUMLEY What: Create a fun art project with artist Sharon Crumley. This program is recommended for adults. Reservations limited to 10 people. All materials will be provided.

When: Thursday, May 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd.

NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: ENDAGERED SPECIES DAY

What: Join Georgia Aquarium in the fight to protect endangered species from extinction. All guests are invited to explore how people can contribute to saving species facing population threats.

When: Friday, May 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St., Atlanta More info: georgiaaquarium.org

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

Georgia State Parks launches ‘Tails on Trails’ We outdoor writers take great pride in reporting things exactly as they happen. It’s a matter of professional pride.

And so, here, with possibly only a few creative emSTEVE HUDSON bellishments, is my Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net report on a recent conversation that I had with my dog, Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer. She’s my buddy, and she loves to go for walks.

Anyway, I walked into the office this morning, and there sat Ellie the Miniature Schnauzer. Everybody needs a friend like Ellie – unfailingly cheerful and always overjoyed to see you. I can walk out of the room for 30 seconds, and when I return it’s like she’s welcoming me back like I’d just come back from a trip to the other side of the world.

Anyway, I walked into the office and there she was, curled up in the chair like she owned it and with one paw resting on the keyboard of the computer. She looked at me and then back at the computer screen, and that’s when I saw it – the official announcement of the upcoming June launch of Georgia State Park’s new hike-with-your-dog walking program, “Tails on Trails.”

“See?” said Ellie, clear as day and tilting her head toward the computer.

“There are the details, right there.

It’s a great idea, for it gives us dogs a chance to walk our people on the trails of Georgia’s parks.”

“Well, yes it does,” I agreed. After all, who could possibly disagree with a cute little mini Schnauzer named Ellie? “So how does it work?”

“It’s simple,” Ellie said. “The good folks at Georgia State Parks have always welcomed well-behaved dogs like me, and now we dogs and our people can earn some recognition for all that fun hiking that we like to do. All we have to do is join the Tails on Trails program, and we can do that at any of the seven participating parks or online at GaStateParks.org/TailsOnTrails.”

“Does it cost anything?”

“Just $15,” Ellie said. “A bargain!”

“Once we join, then what?” I asked.

“Then you grab my leash and we hop in the car and off we go to hike the seven designated trails together,” she said. “But don’t worry,” she added.

“I’ll go slow. You’ll be able to keep up.”

It sounded intriguing, and I wanted to know more.

Ellie is ready to take on the Tails on Trails challenge.

“So tell me about these trails,” I asked. “Where are they?”

Ellie explained to me that the Tails on Trails hikes are loop hikes located all across the state, which range in length from just a-mile-or-so to about five miles.

“I did some research,” she said, “and here’s a look at the Tails on Trails hikes...”

FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK LAKE TRAIL (1.1-MILE LOOP)

forests, but your efforts will be rewarded with a great view of High Falls.

FORT MCALLISTER STATE PARK REDBIRD CREEK TRAIL (3.1-MILE LOOP)

The 3.1-mile Redbird Creek Trail takes you to scenic views of salt marshes and coastal wetlands.

RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK WHITE TAIL TRAIL (1-MILE LOOP)

This loop takes you through The White Tail Trail of Red Top shaded forest and through a creek val- Mountain State Park meanders ley. Short and mostly flat, it’s a great through hardwood forest to a beautiful running loop for owners and their dog. overlook of Lake Allatoona.

F.D. ROOSEVELT STATE PARK MOUNTAIN CREEK TRAIL (3.2-MILE LOOP)

One of this parks most scenic trails, this one takes through over gently rolling mountain terrain and through several plant habitats such as pine and hardwood forests.

DON CARTER STATE PARK WOODLAND LOOP AND LAKEVIEW LOOP TRAILS (1.5 MILES) This hike is paved for stroller and wheelchair access, and the Woodland Loop option provides welcome shade in the summertime.

SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK RED TRAIL (2 MILES) AND WHITE TRAIL (5-MILE LOOP)

Both of these trails lead to the historic ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company. The Red Trail, at 2 miles, leads directly to the mill ruins. For a longer hike, explore Sweetwater Creek’s rocky banks on the 5-mile White Trail Loop.

HIGH FALLS STATE PARK FALLS TRAIL (1.5-MILE LOOP)

The 1.5 mile Falls Trail is a moderately challenging trek through hilly

Clearly, the pup had done her homework.

“What happens once we’ve hiked all seven trails?” I asked.

“Well, once we complete the last one, you get a neat t-shirt and I get a matching bandana. And you know I like bandanas almost as much as I like chasing the cat.”

She stood up then and stretched, then settled back into her place in the chair.

“We also get bragging rights,” she added. “And that’s important, you know.”

Should we check it out?”

“We should!” Ellie said. “Just don’t forget my portable water dish!”

Learn about some of the hiking trails that help you access the river in Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH,” available from local outfitters and on Amazon.

Signed copies are available direct from the author at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Summer campers will explore their hidden talents by videotaping the entire summer’s fun and field trips. Yes, the campers will be producers of their very own summer camp production. Actors, producers, co-producers, directors, set designers, make-up artists, camera men and women, and the entire behind the scenes drama, create a summer performance of a life time.

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Arrests: Continued from Page 2 ►► Chadwick Wayne Forren, 38, of

McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta, was arrested May 6 on Buford Dam Road for DUI. ►► Taylor Ramon Eich, 26, of Ballybandon Court, Cumming, was arrested May 8 on McFarland Parkway for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kerry Allen Shuman, 53, of Timber Trail, Cumming, was arrested May 9 on Lakeland Plaza for DUI. ►► Peter William Vekselman, 49, of Aulden Place, Cumming, was arrested May 9 on Browns Bridge Road for DUI. ►► Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Gomez, 30,

Bond: Continued from Page 4 students.

Participants were asked whether the district is doing well in areas such as curriculum, support services and special education. The forum also solicited ideas for improvements, such as electives, instruction resources and counseling support.

Information from the school and

of Green Hill Circle, Gainesville, was arrested May 9 on Ga. 400 for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and driving without a valid license. ►► Samantha Lee McDaniels, 21, of Westgate Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 10 on Ga. 400 for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Dakota Corydon Chance, 22, of Forest Circle, Cumming, was arrested May 11 on Freedom Parkway for DUI, failure to report striking fixed object and failure to maintain lane. ►► Keith Edward Warren, 32, of Lynn Drive, Gainesville, was arrested May 10 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding. ►► Samantha Erin Wheeler, 22, of Bonneville Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 12 on Peachtree Parkway

for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Daybreak Drive, Dahlonega, was arrested May 4 on Ga. 400 for possession of methamphetamine, DUI and speeding. ►► Richard Myles Payne, 25, of Royal Regency Circle, Kennesaw, was arrested May 4 on Peachtree Parkway for possession of marijuana and defective brake lights. ►► Elliot Ramond Rodriguez, 23, of Indian Way, Cumming, was arrested May 2 on Buford Highway for possession of marijuana and tag light required. ►► Douglas Allen Lewis, 42, of Burruss

Mill Road, Cumming, was arrested May 8 on Burruss Mill road for possession of drug-related item or narcotic, possession of methamphetamine, tampering with evidence, obstruction of law enforcement officers, failure to maintain insurance, driving with suspended/cancelled/revoked registration, attempting to misrepresent tag and driving with license suspended or revoked. ►► Lawrence Irving Kurtz, 56, of Northside Drive Northwest, Atlanta, was arrested May 10 on Ga. 400 for possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and failure to use seatbelts. ►► Gustavo Nunez-Nunez, 23, of McPherson Lane, Norcross, was arrested May 10 on Peachtree Parkway for possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I controlled substance.

district administrators were also taken into account as part of the State Facilities Planning process, Caracciolo said. Additionally, enrollment number projections were also used.

In December, the draft list will be reviewed with regard to the impacted departments and principals, and then approved by the committee.

On December 19, the final list will be presented to the board, which will then consider it as part of its annual retreat. The list is expected to be finalized by a board vote in January 2018.

Soon after, the district will begin its communication plan to alert the public of the list and the impending vote, which is scheduled for May 22, 2018.

Chairwoman Kristin Morrissey said she was worried the timeline does not provide the list in enough time to tap into another source of funding – the state of Georgia. That funding, she said, will rely on the approved bond list of projects, and will need to be ready by August.

“That’s a long time frame because it then has to get to the General Assembly which is actually April of next year,”

she said. “We can’t wait until fall to do this because we’d miss August. So if we needed to build a new school, we’d miss a whole year.”

Caracciolo said she went back and looked at the 2014 bond, which was also a vote in May 2014, and found no issues.

“We actually brought the bond financing to you in October 2013,” she said. “We need to do this vote in May 2018 so we can start doing projects in the fall. If we wait until November 2018, we won’t get that money until 2019 to actually begin projects.”

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Ladies: Continued from Page 6 Sophomore Anna Newsome is one of the high schoolers who taught the final lesson. She said the Leading Ladies are a diverse group of female students from all grade levels and backgrounds.

The older students are paired with a younger student for mentorship.

“The first time we were here, it was, of course, awkward because we didn’t know each other,” Newsome said. “Everyone was kind of scared to talk to each other. Now we are a lot closer. You can tell bonds have been

Library: Continued from Page 10 vices Steve Kight said the Forsyth County Public Library Friends and Advocates group is an independent, not-for-profit organization. It has been around since the system became independent from Gwinnett County in 1996.

“For the past 21 years, they’ve supported us,” Kight said. “They’ve been

formed.”

The younger students are able to relate to the older students, so the topics make more of an impact.

“It’s important they know these things,” Newsome said. “It’s important that it comes from us as we’ve been through the things they’ll go through.

We already know what they’ll experience in middle school, so we can really help them out in the future.”

Newsome said she knows the girls will carry the conversations with them throughout their life.

“Learning it from a young age is important so you can develop and grow on the foundation that we’re trying to give them now,” Newsome said. doing book sales for the first 16 years several times a year raising several thousand dollars. It’s a lot of work in concentrated periods of time.”

Five years ago, they decided to open a book store in the Cumming Library to be able to give more money to the system. Most of the $250,000 raised from the group for the library was collected since the store opened. Now, there are stores in the Post Road and Sharon Forks locations, too.

To learn more about the library system, visit forsythpl.org.

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Lady Longhorns victorious over Grayson Lambert captures girls 7A soccer state championship

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — The saga of girls soccer between Lambert and Grayson continued last Saturday on the highest stage – the Class AAAAAAA state championship – with the Lady Longhorns finally victorious over Grayson in an overtime thriller.

The two teams were meeting for the third time in the playoffs in four years and the second time in the state championship. Grayson ousted Lambert in the first round of the playoffs in 2014 and won a lopsided match, 5-0, in the Class AAAAAA state championship game in 2015.

But Lambert seniors Jordyn Ebert, Daniela Conroy and Maddie Eddleman finally got their payback with a 2-1 overtime win over Grayson at McEachern High Saturday.

The trio of seniors led the young Lambert team to its first state championship with the win. Though the number of seniors were few, head coach Scott Luthart said their influence was extraordinary.

“I couldn’t ask for a better group amongst those three,” Luthart said.

“We were so young this year so it was

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Lambert girls soccer captured its first state championship with a 2-1 overtime win over Grayson last Saturday.

Less than a minute into the second half, that discussion came into effect as Grayson scored with a shot off the crossbar that deflected off goalkeeper Ebert and into the net.

Ebert and the rest of the Lambert squad regrouped and a frenetic second half ensued, continuing a flurry of shots by both teams.

Legs and bodies tired from the fastpace game and fatigue became a factor in the last three minutes, Luthart said, but neither team was able to break the stalemate, forcing overtime.

“Credit to our goalkeeper (Ebert) for keeping us in it,” he said.

Two minutes into the first overtime period, a free-kick from M.E. Craven was gathered by Alisa Barr and buried to put the Longhorns up 2-1 on what would prove to be the championshipclinching goal.

But before that goal proved to be the game-winner, Lambert had to play smart to avoid allowing Grayson to score a second goal. And with a team GPA of 3.94, the Lady Longhorns did just that.

Lambert switched to a 4-3-2-1 and controlled possession for the majority of the remaining first overtime and nearly all of the second.

And finally, the Lady Longhorns had overcome Grayson, and captured their first state title in the process.

“We’re overjoyed with the result,” Luthart said. “I don’t think you can find a group of kids that deserve this more than our group.”

crucial to have those seniors to lead the group and to be someone to look to. It’s great to see them finally get what they deserve.”

The entirety of Lambert’s team certainly deserved its state championship after what Luthart called his team’s most intense game of the year.

“Grayson’s style of play, their athleticism, speed and physicality is something that kind of disrupted us,” Luthart said. “We are technical, but Grayson has some pure athletes to play that way and to defend that kind of team for 90 minutes is difficult.”

It was Lambert who looked to disrupt Grayson in the early-going of the

game with multiple scoring chances before a goal from Eddleman in the 21st minute put the Lady Longhorns up 1-0.

A corner was deflected to Eddleman on the left side of the goal and she quickly collected the ball and put a shot in the top right corner off the crossbar.

With Lambert still leading 1-0 at the half, Luthart used the break to discuss with his team how to react if they scored again, or if Grayson, a team who had not been shut out all season, scored. And if Grayson did score, it would be the first time the Lady Longhorns had surrendered a goal in eight games, so the discussion was vital, Luthart said.

DEATH NOTICES

Ruben Harold Butler, 84, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Kathleen Long, 95, of Alpharetta, passed away April 28, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Alice Stone Scott, 73, of Gainesville, passed away May 8, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Linda Margaret Balakonis, of Roswell, passed away May 7, 2017. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Leannah Carter, of Roswell, passed away May 8, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Doreen McCormick, of Alpharetta, passed away May 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Hoyt Clay Smith, 91, of Cumming, passed away May 4, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Georganna Sue Cowan, 64, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

William Joseph Newman, of Alpharetta, passed away May 5, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Ernest L. Barrett, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away May 4, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Lynn Allen Becker, of Alpharetta, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dorothy Elletson, 67, of Cumming, passed away May 2, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Judith Ann Bischof, 79, of Cumming, passed away May 8, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Henry Gelb, 63, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Hiram Bobo, Jr., 82, of Johns Creek, passed away April 30, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Thomas George Hare, 75, passed away May 1, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Michael Bonem, 56, of Cumming, passed away May 3, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Diana Loesch, 74, of Cumming, passed away April 24, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Edward Cordon Phillips, Jr., 86, passed away May 3, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Christopher William Rice, 45, of Johns Creek, passed away May 6, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Willie Eugene Roper, 76, of Cumming, passed away May 5, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Ruth Beatrice Smith, 99, of Cumming, passed away May 7, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Aleene Elizabeth Stewart, of Roswell, passed away May 6, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Thomas Vizzini, 80, of Gainesville, passed away May 8, 2017.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Willmoth, of Alpharetta, passed away May 6, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Eleanor Wolff, 104, of Alpharetta, passed away April 28, 2017.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home.

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