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Mark Burkhalter’s legacy of leadership Former House Speaker Mark Burkhalter has been honored with a portion of Medlock Bridge Road named in his honor. But his lasting legacy can be found among the active leaders whom he encouraged to get into politics. They showed up to honor him. From left are Johns Creek Councilman Lenny Zaprowski, Fulton County School Board President
Linda McCain, Johns Creek Councilman Steve Broadbent, Fulton School Board member Katie Reeves, Speaker of the House Pro Tem Jan Jones, Burkhalter, state Sen. Brandon Beach, Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Johns Creek Councilwoman Cori Davenport and state Rep. Chuck Martin. Read more, Page 6.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Two businesses, on separate days, were called by people claiming to represent Georgia Power and insisting that the businesses owed thousands of dollars. One man reported fraud May 3 when he was contacted by a “Mr. Morales,” who said he worked for Georgia Power. The business owner was told the power to his nail salon company would be cut off if he did not pay $1,000 within two hours to offset the $10,000 in overdue fees. Morales said the man could avoid disruption of service if he purchased two $500 Apple iTunes gift cards for the company within two hours. That should have been the tipoff. Afraid for his business, the man purchased the cards an hour after the call and contacted Morales to pay off the balance with them. A worker at the nail salon later informed the man that iTunes gift cards can’t be used to pay off a company like
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$1,200 worth of clothes and handbags. A local retail store alerted police to a shoplifting incident after a loss prevention officer took a woman into custody. The woman, Haritha Veluvolu, 24, was seen entering the fitting rooms multiple times. The loss prevention officer saw that she was carrying fewer pieces of merchandise out than in. No items were left in the stalls, either. Veluvolu was stopped by the loss
prevention officer when she attempted to leave the store without paying for any merchandise. The missing items allegedly were found in the shopping bags Veluvolu was carrying, including 20 pieces of clothing and three handbags, a total value of $1,200. Veluvolu was arrested by Alpharetta Police for theft by shoplifting.
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Georgia Power. He tried calling back Morales, but the number was disconnected. The number he received from Morales did not match any official numbers for Georgia Power. A company representative confirmed that no one had contacted the man about an overdue balance. The man contacted Johns Creek police to report the incident a few hours after the initial phone call. Apple was notified to track down the account that used the cards. A similar case occurred May 6 in Milton when a salon worker was called twice by a woman claiming to represent Georgia Power. She told the worker that the salon was behind on their electrical bills and owed the company thousands of dollars. He refused to pay any money, since the salon uses another utility company, and was suspicious of the caller. There are no suspects at this time.
Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested May 5 on Northwinds Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Nancy Franke Beak, 51, of Greatwood Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 5 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
Woodstock, was arrested May 5 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Buba Touray, 51, of Greenmont Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested May 5 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Arturo Arteaga, 26, of Kilmington Court, Alpharetta, was arrested May 6 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Rakesh Girish Patel, 34, of Suwanee, was arrested May 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to maintain lane. ►► Andrew J. Robinson, 22, of Plantation Court, Johns Creek, was
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Graduation ceremonies for Centennial High School will be held Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Church. The 2016 valedictorian is Justin Kyaw Htay, and salutatorian is Mary Routh Stephens.
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Federal government weighs in on gender identity Directive to school systems to provide transgender facilities By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — The federal government may be easing out of mandated testing requirements for local schools, but it is apparently getting into the bathroom business — and any other area where sex segregation is in place. In an announcement last week that took many public K-12 schools by surprise, officials with the Obama administration directed local school systems to make restroom accommodations for transgender students, regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth, along
with locker rooms and other facilities. The letter released May 13 clarified the federal government’s interpretation of Title IX mandates which prohibit “sex discrimination in educational programs and activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance.” The letter was sent by officials with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice. Officials with the Fulton County School System noted they are in receipt of the letter, but currently have no policy in place that deals directly with the transgender issue and access to restrooms and locker rooms. “We are aware that the federal government has issued guidance to public schools on how to provide various supports to transgendered youth,” said Susan Hale, spokesperson for the FCSS. “[We] will comprehensively
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A transgender primer The U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice Department outlined gender terminology in the May 13 letter sent to school systems across the nation: Gender identity: Refers to an individual’s internal sense of gender. Transgender: Describes those individuals whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender transition: The process in which transgender individuals begin to live and identify as the sex consistent with their gender identity. They may dress differently, adopt a new name and use pronouns consistent with their gender identity. review all federal guidance and utilize it in our continued support for students in our schools.” She noted, historically, each individual school “manages as appropriate” for their student population without issue. “To clarify, up until this point it has been a school-by-school decision as the situation calls for it,” said Hale. “But now that there is federal guidance, we will use this information to determine if additional supports are needed. Since this was [recently] released, our staff needs more time to review the information.” Though most commonly referenced in college sports programs where men and women sports must be equitably provided, Title IX also covers K-12 schools under the direction of the U.S. Department of Education — essentially every public school in the country. The letter stated the “guidance does not add requirements to applicable law, but provides information and examples to inform recipients about how the departments evaluate whether covered entities are complying with their legal obligations.” The underlying threat in the letter, confirmed by government officials in subsequent media briefings, is that schools not fully complying with the law as it relates to transgender students risk losing federal funding. The FCSS relies on federal funding primarily to support the free and reduced lunch program and services
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Burkhalter can reflect on legacy of leadership Johns Creek resident and former speaker receives kudos from his peers for service By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mark Burkhalter was a Republican long before being a GOP member was cool. Many say he is one of the driving forces that turned Georgia from blue to red. Certainly, Burkhalter was a huge shaper of Johns Creek, the community he grew up in. He was instrumental in giving residents the opportunity to vote for cityhood. He was the mentor to dozens of politically active people today, and they wanted to thank him for being that force of change in Johns Creek, North Fulton and beyond. You could say he was a one-man incubator of leadership. He could spot the potential for leadership in people, then tap into that potential. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich recognized something in that intern in his Washington, D.C., office and gave him a paid position on his staff. The Johns Creek Herald showed some prescience it didn’t deserve when it chose Burkhalter for its Aug. 22, 1997, inaugural cover story. Of course, he was a newsmaker even then. The photo featured a youngish (37) businessman standing in front of the Warsaw Elementary School that he saved from the bulldozer. He bought the old landmark school and preserved it by converting it into an office building. Like the good Republican he was, he made the proposition pay for itself. Now it has come to pass that many of those he inspired to become active in their community and run for public office came back May 11 to that old schoolhouse to honor Burkhalter and say thanks in a special way. That portion of Medlock Bridge Road (Ga. 141) from the Chattahoochee River north to Abbotts Bridge Road is now officially christened Mark Burkhalter Highway. Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston led a delegation to the old Warsaw School to make the formal proclamation before family and friends State Sen. Brandon Beach was master of ceremonies at the afternoon event. Beach said Burkhalter was a leader in the “paradigm shift for metro Atlanta” in that he supported the creation of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Milton. In turn, that led to a host of cities taking their own destinies in their own hands and incorporating. “He presented the case for cities to have local control and with such conviction, it could not be denied,” Beach said.
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Former Georgia House Speaker Mark Burkhalter watches as his family unveils the Georgia Department of Transportation sign that designates a portion of Ga. 141 as Mark Burkhalter Highway. From left are Burkhalter, daughter Olivia Burkhalter, wife, Gina, and mother, Pat Akin.
Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston speaks about Mark Burkhalter’s service to the state, to the Republican Party and to his community. Speaker Richardson noted how Burkhalter was one of the leaders who spoke to hundreds of groups all over the state, urging them to find a new path to political ends by joining the Republican Party. The effort ended with the election of a Republican governor, a Republican lieutenant governor and a Republican speaker of the House. Burkhalter himself was elected speaker pro tem of the House, an office that came with considerable power in its own right. Also speaking were former Speaker Glenn Richardson and Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones. Jones said she didn’t know what a
state representative was in 2001. But she had the idea of getting funding for an environmental classroom, and so she made her pitch to Burkhalter. “Mark was one who listened to me. I didn’t get the funding, so we wound up selling a lot of cookie dough,” Jones said. “Then I found out after redistricting, we weren’t in Mark’s district anymore.” But a relationship was born, and she had a mentor as she became a state representative. They later collaborated to get cityhood for Johns Creek and Milton. Perhaps Burkhalter’s oldest friend there was state Rep. Chuck Martin. They went to high school together and then college. Would Martin have become an Alpharetta city councilman and then the city’s mayor had he not met Burkhalter? We’ll never know, but yet here is another leader who rubbed shoulders with him in early times. “We would talk about what we wanted to do. And Mark would say he wanted a place like where he was from. I remember sitting up in the Milton grandstands just talking,” Martin said. From such dreams can spring actions. Many that day said it was Burkhalter’s encouragement that gave them the spark to enter politics. Granted, these are all can-do and will-do personalities to begin with, but often a push in the right direction at the right time is needed.
Burkhalter was the kind of person who was looking for people to give that nudge. A visibly moved Burkhalter rose to speak. “It’s funny how life comes around,” he said. “I was one of seven students who graduated from [Warsaw Elementary] and went to Milton. I was the first kid on the bus and the last one off.” He would ride his bike on Ga. 141 and not see a car. He didn’t grow up in a small town, it was smaller than that. And it wasn’t even a town yet. But he would change that. While so many people know Burkhalter the politician, there was also Burkhalter the businessman. He double majored at the University of Georgia in global studies/political science and German/Slavic languages. Then he became a real estate broker. As his political career took off, so did his business career. When he was presented with the opportunity – his dream job, really – to work for Dentons, a worldwide law office in 53 countries and the world’s largest law firm, he chose for his family, he took the job. He said he is working currently on a four-year project in Gibraltar. He helps companies work their way through international red tape. “A door opened for me. I’m glad I served, but I’m glad to be where I am. It allows me to fulfill my dreams,” Burkhalter said.
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Herald reporter Kathleen Sturgeon, left, picks up pointers from WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore.
Time to leave your comfort zone As a local news reporter, I shouldn’t be fazed when encountering other local journalists. And yet I was a little star-struck last week when I had the chance to meet KATHLEEN STURGEON Jovita Moore, an anchor for AtlanEditor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ta’s WSB-TV, at the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce’s Women Who Walk the Walk event. Jovita spent the afternoon telling us about how she grew up in New York, went to college in Vermont and pursued her dreams, all while leaving her comfort zone time after time. These experiences eventually led her to her current job, a position she probably wouldn’t have been offered had she never left the comforts of home. Her words really struck me on a couple of levels. First, I can obviously relate as a journalist. And, personally, I sometimes struggle with the issue of
leaving my own comfort zone. As I listed to Jovita talk about working in places like New York, Tennessee, Arkansas and, finally, Georgia, I thought it took some major guts to be able to move around like that, and I admired her. We spoke briefly after the event was over, and she told me to “prepare for your opportunity.” Meaning, if I wanted to achieve my goals in life, I had to be willing to break away from my comfort zone and really go after them. That’s easy to say for someone who did exactly that and ended up successful, albeit with a few bumps along the way, but mostly achieving what she set out to do. But it sounds scary to someone who has always classified herself as a homebody. Nevertheless, I thought about her words some more. I wondered if, one day, I might want to write for newspapers like The New York Times or Washington Post? Or are those dreams too lofty? No one knows what the future
... I thought about her words some more. I wondered if, one day, I might want to write for newspapers like The New York Times or Washington Post? Or are those dreams too lofty? holds, but I suppose it’s possible to think I might one day be a reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Or I could stay right here at Appen Media Group and continue covering the local news in my current job that I love so much.
In addition to work comfort zones, I’m like many young professionals who still have plenty of other life events to look forward to: living on their own, getting married, having children. Thankfully, I’m at the very beginning of my career and still have the rest of my life to really go after what I want. Jovita said it best when she was asked “What do you say when people ask after being offered a break, ‘Are they lucky or did they just deserve this opportunity?’” She said people have to be prepared to get lucky. As in, yes, you might get lucky and receive that once-in-a-lifetime call with a job offer, but you have to set yourself up to even get that call in the first place and then be prepared to fulfill expectations once you accept the challenge. So I plan to prepare myself to answer that lucky call one day if it comes because, as the saying goes, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Thanks, Jovita, for inspiring me to go beyond my comfort zone.
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Prosperity comes at a cost to many in workforce By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – As economic conditions improve, particularly in north metro Atlanta, some businesses are finding it harder to field a workforce. That’s especially true for jobs not requiring skilled labor, jobs like landscaping, housekeeping, retail and restaurant workers. Harry Nijenkamp, who has operated a painting business out of Roswell for more than 30 years, says he can’t find enough workers to meet demand. “There’s too much work and not enough qualified people,� Nijenkamp said. Anybody in the construction industry or many other industries will tell you, he said, that it is a myth that people from south of the border are taking jobs from Americans. “That’s the biggest baloney I’ve ever heard,� he said. Up until about 15 years ago, Nijenkamp said, all his employees were American. “We had phone calls all the time from people looking for jobs,� he said. “Now, there are no phone calls, not one
American person ever calls us looking for work.� He said he visited Roswell High School two years ago and spoke to the counselor about how young people could learn the trade while making good money, then, after several years, open their own painting business. “They can start off making good money, work their way up and make a lot of good money, more than most people do when they come out of college,� he said. “Not one person called.� Nijenkamp said he and his crews work 14-hour days, six days a week. He said he pays well, but it’s hard finding people willing to show up on time and work hard. The labor shortage forces him to turn down thousands of dollars’ worth of work nearly every day, he said. Ultimately, Nijenkamp said he’d like to see the United States fix its immigration problem and let those hungry for work take the jobs others don’t want. He also alluded to the fact that his labor pool is stifled by a shortage of affordable housing in North Fulton. People willing to perform manual labor jobs find it hard to find housing, he said.
The absence of affordable housing brings further disparity between the haves and have-nots, according to Frank Norton Jr., CEO of the Gainesville-based Norton Agency. Norton, who has tracked and reported economic trends in the housing market for the past 25 years, warned recently that appropriate housing to supply industry is a growing problem in Georgia. “No one is going to drive from Columbus, where they can buy a house for $134,000 and work in Atlanta,� he said at a recent economic conference at Georgia State University. “We’re projecting that affordable housing – houses under $174,000 – will evaporate by the year 2020 in metro Atlanta. You only have a 2.2 months’ supply of houses under $175,000 today, so evaporation could very well be next year.� Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University, said this is an age-old problem associated with success. “When an area is successful, it becomes expensive for the basic, unskilled workforce to afford to live there, and the businesses can’t pay the wages that would allow it,� he said. “So it
always becomes an issue of how to get the workers.� Dhawan said when he was in California, in the late ’90s, Silicon Valley could not get baristas for the Starbucks. So the company ran its own buses from Upton, two hours away, to bring in workers. “There was no way they could afford to live in that area, no matter what you paid them,� Dhawan said. “So that’s usually the byproduct of success.� When people live in a certain area, and they don’t want high density, then they shouldn’t have high density, he said. But the side effect, he added, is maintaining a workforce for basic, dayto-day jobs. In these situations, prevalent in some areas of California, businesses must spend more to get workers to jobs.. “Right now, Google is doing that, running in buses and ferries from San Francisco to bring in people to the Google headquarters,� Dhawan said. “They’re not going to sit around and say the city needs to provide us transportation and buses. They’ve got the money, they’re running it. The small businessman, individually, cannot do that.�
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council will conduct a public hearing at the Monday, May 23 City Council meeting at 7 p.m. for a proposed change to the noise ordinance. Mayor Mike Bodker there will be two ordinance changes for consideration. One will refer to music generated from inside the building. Bodker said the substance of that is that sound should not be detectable beyond the property line. The mayor will also propose standards for outdoor music concerts. These would be subject to curfew limits – one for week days and one for week-
ends. “This one is mindful that we are primarily a bedroom community, and therefore the standards should be respectful of that,” Bodker said. The amendments are proposed to address specific noise nuisances in the city including, but not limited to, music and amplified sound, landscaping and yard maintenance equipment, construction activity, domesticated animals and trash collection. The proposed amendment is available for review on the city’s website at Johnscreekga.gov. – Hatcher Hurd
Johns Creek’s Finest 5k Run helps Special Olympics JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Police Department will host May 21 its second annual “Johns Creek’s Finest 5k” at Shakerag Park to benefit Special Olympics Georgia. The race is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, which is billed as the largest 10k race in the world. Times will be recorded automatically and displayed at the finish line. Awards will be given to the top male and top female finishers for each age group. Johns Creek’s Finest 5k is strollerand dog-friendly. Following the 5k, runners can relax with healthy snacks and beverages. Participants receive a t-shirt and are automatically entered into drawings to receive gift cards from local restaurants and businesses. Register at www.johnscreeksfin-
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Turn lane extensions coming to State Br. Rd. at Medlock Br. JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek has plans to ease traffic flow from westbound State Bridge Road onto Medlock Bridge Road heading north and south. Construction crews are extending the right-turn lane on State Bridge Road a quarter-mile by removing island barriers in the far right lane from Whole Foods to Medlock Bridge Road. One striped island at Camden Way diverts traffic right toward apartment complexes and Riverwalk Marketplace, which includes Whole Foods. A concrete island farther west directs traffic into Medlock Corners, anchored by a Publix Super Market. Plans also call for removing part of a median to extend a left turn lane from westbound State Bridge Road onto southbound Medlock Bridge Road. Lengthening the turn lane will accommodate more vehicles, which currently back up into the through lanes on State Bridge Road. Construction has begun and is scheduled to be complete in mid-July.
Touch-a-Truck features heavy equipment, fun on May 21 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Kids can explore front-end loaders, backhoes, fire trucks and other heavy equipment Saturday, May 21 at the Johns Creek Touch-a-Truck event at Newtown Park. In addition to learning about equipment that makes the city run, youngsters can enjoy children’s activities including bounce houses, face painting, a giant sandbox with toy trucks, and races. Free hot dogs and water will be available while they last. The first 100 children to arrive will receive a free safety vest. The event is sponsored by the Johns Creek Public Works Department.
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Voters to decide E-SPLOST fate for schools Nearly $980M needed BY FCSS through 2022 By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Fulton County voters heading to the polls on May 24 will be asked to extend the one-cent sales tax to support capital campaigns in both the Fulton County and city of Atlanta school systems for a fifth five-year cycle. If approved, the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax is expected to bring in more than $1.5 billion countywide through June 2022 for school improvements and enhancements. Based on school enrollment, the Fulton County School System will be the recipient of nearly $977 million, with city of Atlanta schools receiving approximately $527 million. FCSS officials note a facilities assessment of all systems buildings determined nearly $542 million was needed to bring aging schools and other buildings up to acceptable standards. The remaining funds will be used for technology, security, land purchase and a host of other system needs over
the next five years. “We are focusing on the facilities,” explained Deputy Superintendent Patrick Burke. “Capital Plan 2022 becomes the blueprint for [the district] through 2022.” The E-SPLOST was first approved by voters in 1997, and has been renewed by voters four times since then. Over the 20-year period ending in June 2017, the system will have built 46 new schools and additions at 37 other schools, resolving many overcrowding conditions that impacted many schools – primarily in North Fulton - in the late 1990s and early 2000s. If approved, E-SPLOST 5 will focus on keeping building safe and functional, noted Burke, with just three new schools planned over the next five years. One will be a science, technology, engineering and math-focused campus on the site of the old Milton High School in downtown Alpharetta. The plan also allocates funding for a “flexible” school site, allowing the system to build a school where it is most needed instead of predetermining a location.
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Funding options if E-SPLOST fails If the renewal of the one-cent tax fails, other financing methods will be considered to raise the $977 million needed through 2022, said Burke. One is a millage rate increase of nearly six mills, added to the current 18.502 rate. That equates to a tax increase of nearly $600 a year for five years for a homeowner with a property assessed at $250,000. No voter approval would be needed to raise the millage rate. The second option is to issue a 20year general obligation bond. Burke
explained the bond would have to be approved by voters, and would obligate the system to pay $300 million in interest over the life of the loan, plus a bond issuance fee of nearly $10 million which would be covered by a debt millage increase. The E-SPLOST, noted Burke, would not impact the millage rate, and allows the district to pay for projects as they are completed with no incurring debt. In addition, all residents and visitors to Fulton County, not just property owners, would participate in the E-SPLOST.
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RUMC Jobs Networking returns May 23 ROSWELL, Ga. – If you’re looking for your next career opportunity, Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking is the best place to be Monday, May 23. Job seekers can begin starting at 12:30 p.m. with 10 afternoon workshops then dinner. There is much to learn and job leads to see. The event is led by Recruiters, Business Professionals, Human Resource Specialists, and Job Coaches. Workshops include how to write the best resume; how to capture the hiring manager’s eye with appropriate messaging on LinkedIn; and recruiters are available to review your resume in person at no cost. Visit the website at www.rumcjobnetworking.com for complete agenda details. You can sign up to join the RUMC Yahoo Groups to be notified daily about new job openings and how to apply. A complete closet of appropriate interview clothing available to men and women from 4 to 8 p.m. Update that interview dress or suit. Plan to join us for dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by the Rotary
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Drive to limit density in Roswell moves forward, but at slower pace By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – With a new ordinance in place protecting established neighborhoods from high-density residential development, city leaders have turned their focus to other areas of the city. Members of the City Council and the Roswell Planning Commission met last week to see whether Roswell’s uniform development code should include parameters on the size and number of living units allowed in areas currently zoned for high-density residential. But the effort drew pushback from some members of each board and the mayor. “I’m just trying to figure out what you’re trying to achieve,” said Mayor Jere Wood, adding that the city has long committed to building a “walkable community.” “How do you create a walkable community when you have people spread out all over?” he asked. Wood said he fears the city is bent on eliminating choice. “In some cases, density means quality of life, and in other cases it doesn’t,” he said. “It’s a matter of choice.” The mayor said he, himself, lives
in some of the lowest-density residential in Roswell. At the same time, he added, “I’ve seen some of the best housing in Roswell in the Old Bricks. It’s a wonderful quality of life and in a much higher density, 12 WOOD units per acre.” Council members Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata, who have led the drive to restrict high-density housing, argued that homeowners have a right to know the values of their homes and their quality of life are protected. One way to do that, they said, is to provide a clear picture of what possible development might occur near their homes. Palermo said he thinks it is healthy to establish parameters for residential density, even if they extend to extremes, so nearby property owners have some certainty what the future may hold. Setting a cap on density, he said, is a healthy conversation city leaders should have. Zapata went further, saying that homeowners should not have to go to bed at night fearing the property next door might be overdeveloped. Nor, he
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Pick my Brain: Why healthcare and medical research go together Today there are quite a few restrictions placed on physicians in their practices. Insurance companies restrict options for treatment, often dictating protocols. Even the ANGELO SAMBUNARIS, M.D federal government creates restrictions Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research on not being able to offer discounted or free healthcare “if” the physician or practice accepts payment from Medicaid or Medicare. I find it more rewarding to be the physician I wanted to be by avoiding all of that chaos. How? In 1998, I founded the Atlanta Institute of Medicine & Research (now the Institute for Advanced Medical Research), an organization that has grown to offer the residents of North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth and Cobb counties access to healthcare and medical research options across a breadth of clinical, personal and even family needs. Our approach has always been simple, using a medical model that addresses the Biological-Psychological-Social domains of the various neuropsychiatric diseases. While diagnostic evaluations and treatment or research planning follows the above mentioned models and domains, each patient has an opportunity to participate in our programs via several specialty teams and groups: • Institute for Advanced Medical Research, the medical research arm of the Institute; • Trek Medical Advanced Treatment Options, the substance abuse and dependence arm of the Institute; • Brain Health & Wellness, the private practice arm of the Institute and; • MilVetsHelp, the PTSD clinic for military veterans at the Institute. As Medical Director at the Institute, I am proud to be a clinician involved in healthcare but also a researcher conducting medical studies with universities such as Duke, Harvard, Jefferson, and Medical College of Georgia along with various pharmaceutical companies. Medical research has a local impact because of the direct intervention in the local patient population followed by the positive changes due to alleviating symptoms on the family, workplace and social network. The data that is generated has an impact on healthcare and disease modification not only locally, but also nationally and internationally. Clinical trials are not free of government restrictions and regulations;
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opens near Alpharetta’s Avalon Casual chic is the ticket for area’s newest bistro By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The newest Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, one of 39 upscale casual dining establishments, has opened on Old Milton Parkway across from Avalon. Spacious (6,600 square feet) with soft décor, the restaurant has an earnest if newly trained staff and a small but diverse menu that will satisfy a range of tastes. Have your steaks, ribs and seafood prepared over an authentic wood-fired grill with lobster quiche queso or seared ahi tuna for appetizer. At the opening, steaks were done perfectly and the
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Huge mixed-use proposed around man-made river in hall county The Chattahoochee River is one of the most beautiful natural amenities in the metro Atlanta area, but stiff environmental regulations on development along its shores GEOFF SMITH have pushed many Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com developers from taking advantage of it. So what is a developer to do if the goal is to build a riverfront development? Why, build its own river, of course. A Peachtree City-based developer calling itself ARW Group LLC has proposed a $700 million mixed-use development in Hall County that will run along its own man-made flowing river. According to the Gainesville Times, the project will include 265 single-family homes, 215 townhomes, 600 multifamily units, 242,000 square feet of retail space and 424,000 square feet of office space. Plans also call for a 200-room hotel, 20,000-square-foot convention center, 50,000-square-foot grocery store and 60,000-square-foot theater. This is a big project - especially for Hall County. Hall County sits just north of Gwinnett County along I-85 and along the eastern shores of Lake Lanier. With a past that earned it the nickname the Poultry Capital of the World, Hall has seen more and more residential growth on its southern borders as development climbs north through Gwinnett County. Hall also has Gainesville, which is off the beaten path, but is an incredibly charming and cosmopolitan little city. It hosts several college campuses including Brenau, University of North Georgia and Lanier Technical College.
The students help fuel the businesses that surround the rather large town square, which sits about a mile from Lake Lanier and the Lake Lanier Rowing Club, which hosted those types of events for the 1996 Olympics. Hall County is also home to the locally famous winery and resort Chateau Elan, and Braselton, which became well known when actress Kim Basinger owned most of it for a brief time. This is all to say that while Hall has done quite well considering its distance from metro Atlanta, the ARW project would be a massive addition to its landscape. Developers are saying they are modeling the River Walk project after the San Antonio River Walk and the Oklahoma City Bricktown. They wanted to do a water-based development and looked at locations along the Chattahoochee, but ultimately found there were too many regulatory hurdles to overcome, saying “environmental regulations prohibit the kind of development [ARW Principal Jorge Duran] wanted to do, which is dense, mixed-use projects that would showcase the water.” I can only imagine what state regulatory authorities are going through
in trying to think about how to review this project. The language is pretty straight forward with what a developer can and cannot do near a state waterway, but is it when the developer creates its own waterway? It may be, but it will be an interesting story for at least me to follow. The project would be on 508 acres just northwest of Chateau Elan off Ga. 211. It would also include a “corporate and technology park” as well as 30 acres of green space. At $700 million, the project would be a huge investment for Hall County and is a sign that at least some folks are willing to bet big that businesses and residents would support such a project so far outside of the perimeter. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433; Personal: NMLS#104587; Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
The consequences of micromanaging your employees Having worked with small-business owners for over 35 years, I have seen both positive and negative ways in which they manage their employees. How are you managing your employees? There are two extremes, and one DICK JONES of them is micromanagFounder & President Jones Simply Sales ing your employees. In many cases, small-business owners feel they need to micromanage their employees because it is the only way to ensure that they are doing their jobs correctly. Micromanaging employees often includes telling your employees what to do, how to do it and when to do it. If you’ve been in the military, then this approach is well known. It’s called a military model and it works real well in that environment. Conversely, a military model in a small business most often is a “house of cards” for employees as it’s not a very fun environment to work in. A military model squashes creativity and an employee’s autonomy, and is a complete impediment to high-performing teams. Just this year the baby boomer generation was surpassed by the millennial generation, which has a very low tolerance for this type of work environment. While micromanaging employees in the past may have worked, it’s not going to in the future. Having the freedom to do your job and own your own performance is a much better environment to operate and grow your small business. If you’re a micromanaging small-business owner, you better think twice about continuing this behavior.
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Toyota breaks ground on new Cumming location Donates $100K to Forsyth County Education Foundation By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Anyone looking to buy a new Toyota will soon have to go no farther than Forsyth County. Ground was broken May 11 at 1875 Buford Highway for the new location of Beaver Toyota. Partners Mike Beaver and Matt Calavan were offered the opportunity to open a new Toyota store in Cumming from Southeast Toyota. This new family-owned, state-of-the-art 130,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in the spring of 2017, which will mark the first new Toyota dealership built in the Southeast in more than five years. In addition to the full-service center, there will be an outdoor area where customers can hang out or events can take place. “We are so excited about that,”
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Beaver said. “There will be two fire pits, big-screen TVs and a big bar.” The Beaver and Calavan families are committed to the local communities and, to prove that, they donated $100,000 to Forsyth County Schools for the Education Foundation before they even broke ground. “We have been loving and supporting teachers and schools for a very long time and we will continue to promote and advocate them,” Katie Calavan said. “Not only do we feel a sense of responsibility, but our hearts pour out to
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Members of the Beaver Toyota team with local officials break ground on the new location. the community and we are proud to be able to provide assistance to them.” As the group is comprised of many family members, they say they take
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that aspect to work with them. “We treat everyone like family,” Beaver said. “We have great teams that truly love what they do.”
Puppy Haven opens in Alpharetta Business: Puppy Haven Owner: Laura Bryant About: Puppy Haven is a new breed of Atlanta-area dog day care that offers vast indoor and outdoor play areas, climate-controlled guestrooms, three live web cameras, luxury suites and plenty of personalized attention. Opened: December 2015 Address: 2854 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Phone: 770-609-7483 Website: www.puppyhavenatl.com
Comprehensive Internal Medicine opens new Alpharetta office Kale Me Crazy opens in Roswell Business: Kale Me Crazy Owners: Philip A. Wahl About: Healthy habits start at Kale Me Crazy, a new superfoods café and juice bar. Kale Me Crazy promotes healthy living through fresh organic and natural foods with made-from-scratch wraps,
salads, acai bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, energy shots and soups. Opened: April 28 Address: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 910, Roswell GA 30076 Phone: 678-878-3188 Website: www.kalemecrazy.net
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TOUCH-A-TRUCK AT NEWTOWN PARK
The Johns Creek Public Works Department will present the annual touch-a-truck event featuring construction equipment and activities for the entire family Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. till noon. Front-end loaders, backhoes, firetrucks and other heavy equipment will be at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. For more information, visit johnscreekga.gov/RecreationandParks/ Special-Events/Touch-A-Truck Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.
EVENTS: EASTERN STAR PANCAKE BREAKFAST
What: An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, served hot off the griddle, along with sausages, coffee, juice and all the trimmings, will help support charitable projects of the Order of the Eastern Star. When: Saturday, May 21, 8-11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Masonic Lodge, 194 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Cost: $6 More info: navybear1963@gmail.com, 404-276-4646
HAMZAH ISLAMIC CENTER OPEN HOUSE
What: People of all faiths and beliefs are invited to learn more about Islam. Food and refreshments will be served. When: Saturday, May 21, 3-5 p.m. Where: Hamzah Islamic Center, 665 Tidwell Road, Alpharetta More info: facebook.com/ events/1083502678387266/
ROSWELL, MILTON BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY
What: Roswell and Milton residents can dispose of large items for no charge on Bulky Trash Amnesty Day. When: Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Public Works Division, 1810 Hembree Road, Roswell. Proof of Roswell or Milton residency required. (Utility bills preferred. Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification.) More info: www.roswellgov.com
JOHNS CREEK’S FINEST 5K RUN
What: The Johns Creek Police Department will host its second annual Johns Creek’s Finest 5K to benefit Special Olympics Georgia. When: Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.; registration begins at 7 a.m. near River Trail Middle School Where: Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers
Circle, Johns Creek Cost: $30 per participant; sponsorships $250 More info: www.johnscreeksfinest5k. com
‘AIRCRAFT CARRIERS’ BOOK SIGNING
What: Michael E. Haskew, author of “Aircraft Carriers,” will be speaking and signing books. When: Saturday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell More info: 770-993-1555
DATE NIGHT ON THE RIVER
What: Come relax at Chattahoochee Nature Center on this adults-only, 2 ½-hour sunset evening paddle. Ages 21 and older. When: Friday, May 21, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $30 general public, $25 members; advance registration required by May 25 at 770-992-2055 x237 or scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org/family-activities/canoe-programs/
ROSWELL DRINKING WATER FESTIVAL, NEW WATER PLANT CELEBRATION
lunches as well as chairs or blankets. When: Sunday, May 22, noon-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Cemetery, Alpharetta and Woodstock streets, Roswell More info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org
PCRF SECOND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
What: Plan on a day of fun at the park while tasting some amazing chili and pies, or bring your favorite recipe and possibly win a prize. Hosted by the nonpolitical, nonprofit Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. When: Sunday, May 22, 2-5 p.m. Where: Settles Bridge Park, 380 Johnson Road, Suwanee Cost: $15 adults, $5 kids; 10-andunder free. More info: RSVP by May 19 at pcrfatlanta@gmail.com or by calling 770-3555854 or 678-733-5493
RUMC JOB NETWORKING
What: Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking will include 10 afternoon workshops. When: Monday, May 23, 12:30 p.m. Where: RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/job-networking-learn
LUNCH WITH AUTHOR MARY ALICE MONROE
What: Bookmiser will host a lunch with New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe, author of “A Lowcountry Wedding.” When: Thursday, May 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Lucia’s Italian Restaurant, 4705 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: 770-993-1555
TAI CHI DEMO CLASS
What: A tai chi demo class will focus on improving muscle tone, balance and fall prevention. When: Thursday, May 26, 9:45-10:40 a.m. Where: Forsyth Parks and Recreation at Old Atlanta, 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee More info: 770-205-4646
What: The city of Roswell will celebrate the grand opening of its new water treatment plant with a free community festival. When: Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Roswell Water Plant, 100 Dobbs Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
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What: The Roswell Historical Society will host an old-fashioned homecoming celebration for descendants of those “resting” at Old Roswell Cemetery. Families are encouraged to bring picnic
What: “Troublesome Times: The Civil War in Roswell,” includes informational panels and display cases with items from the city of Roswell’s archives. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a
variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 29. Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta. More info: alpharetta.ga.us
JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET
What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Where: City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
FOOD TRUCKS N’ FORSYTH COUNTY When: Monday, May 23, 5-8 p.m. Where: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: web.cummingforsythchamber.org
ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks along Old Roswell Street in the Historic District. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in the Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: AUTREY MILL UNPLUGGED CONCERT
What: Kathy Reed, local singer/songwriter and teller of wonderful stories, will present “Tears, Trains, and Twang: The Roots of American Country Music.” When: Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: www.autreymill.org
SAWNEE ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS MAY MEETING
What: Artist/painter/instructor Ross Horrocks will present a program featuring examples of his varied subjects, media and approaches to painting. When: Monday, May 23, 6 p.m. Where: United Way of Forsyth County Office, 240 Elm Street, Cumming More Info: SawneeArt.org
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ROSWELL’S CLAY COLLECTIVE SPRING SHOW AND SALE
What: “Works in Clay,” the spring show and sale for Roswell’s Clay Collective, features handmade ceramic artworks created by the organization’s 40-plus members. When: Through Wednesday, May 25 Where: Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellclaycollective.com.
HERITAGE DAYS IN MAY: PHOTOS
What: 13th Annual Roswell Heritage Juried Photo Exhibit presents a pictorial look at Roswell as captured through the lens of Roswell Photographic Society photographers. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT CUMMING PLAYHOUSE
What: The Cumming Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “My Fair Lady.” When: Through May 22, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming More info: playhousecumming.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: ALPHARETTA BOOK-TO-ACTION GROUP
What: This book group is more than a simple book club; Each month’s books highlight a need in the community and offer a way for participants to help. In honor of Memorial Day, May’s books will focus the needs of military dogs with “War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love” by Rebecca Frankel and, for children, “Dogs On Duty: Soldiers’ Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond” by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. When: Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735
FINAL EXAM STUDY CENTER
What: High schoolers are able to use the study room for solitary or group studying for their final exams. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Ages 13-18. When: Monday- Wednesday, May 23-25 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: 770-360-8897
MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB
What: The assigned book is “Bangkok Tattoo” by John Burdett. When: Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 770-640-3075
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You may have heard about it on the news: Atlanta’s legendary Chattahoochee River alligator has been captured and relocated from the Cochran Shoals STEVE HUDSON Unit of the ChattaGet Outside Georgia, hoochee River NaChattahoochee Media Group tional Recreation Area to more gator-friendly territory in southern Georgia. Wait a minute. Did we say “alligator” and “Chattahoochee” in the same sentence? Indeed we did. What’s that? Gators in the wetlands around Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River? As it turns out, there was at least one that called Atlanta’s riverside wetlands “home” – at least until it was captured and relocated early last week. Alligators don’t naturally live this far north, so how did this one end up in Atlanta’s Chattahoochee? It was probably a pet that was released when it got too big to keep. This Chattahoochee gator had apparently been there for quite a while. Occasional sightings have been reported for eight or 10 years. Sightings gradually became more common in recent years as hikers on the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop Trail caught occasional glimpses of this elusive creature. According to the National Park Service, which administers CRNRA, alligators “tend to exhibit a natural fear of humans and do not pose a threat unless provoked.” In other words, sightings were rare and those who spotted the gator were encouraged to leave it alone. But earlier this year, in March, several sightings of the Cochran Shoals gator (which had by that time attained a length estimated to be in the 7- to 8-foot range) led to temporary closings of part of the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop Trail. That multiuse trail, located off Interstate North Parkway just upriver from I-285, is popular with hikers, joggers and bicyclists, and the temporary closure was for the benefit of park users and alligator alike. Following those most recent sightings, wildlife personnel set out to capture and relocate the Cochran Shoals gator. Early last week, on May
What: The book discussed will be “Gormenghast” by Mervyn Peake. When: Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 404-613-6735
‘PICK A MAY FLOWER’ FOR $20
What: All dogs over 25 pounds and all cats may be adopted from LifeLine’s shelters for $20. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines, a $250 value at no cost. When: Throughout May Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center More info: dekalbanimalservices.com, fultonanimalservices.com or lifelineanimal.org
FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: BEER, BOURBON AND BBQ FESTIVAL
What: Admission prices includes a sampling glass for all-you-care-to-taste beer and bourbon. When: Saturday, May 21, noon-6 p.m. Where: Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta More info: beerandbourbon.com
RED TOP MOUNTAIN MAKERS FESTIVAL
What: Experience the first makers festival in a Georgia State Park. Makers present will include jewelers, woodworkers, a telescope maker, soapstone carver, print maker, bat box builder, cider maker and many more. When: Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Road SW, Acworth More info: gastateparks.org/ Info/236657
The saga of Atlanta’s Chattahoochee gator
10, their efforts were successful. The gator was captured without harm and then relocated to more natural alligator habitat somewhere in southern Georgia. How big was the gator? She (it was indeed a female) had a length of 6 feet 8 inches, but around 10 inches of her tail was found to be missing when she was captured. With her tail intact, the alligator would have had a length close to 8 feet, consistent with her estimated age. Might there be other alligators in remote corners of the Cochran Shoals area? You hear occasional reports of sightings of a second and smaller alligator, though these could not be confirmed. But the wetlands areas near the Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop Trail offer great opportunities for viewing other wildlife, and this is a great time of year to experience them. Take your binoculars next time you visit this area. There’s no telling what you might see! Steve Hudson’s book, “Hiking the Hooch,” will help you discover the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, including the trails of the Cochran Shoals Unit. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www. chattahoocheemedia.com.
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The Cottage School McGinnis Woods Country Day McGinnis Woods Country Day School is a private, non-parochial school which offers a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beautiful school campus located in Alpharetta, recently opened a new state of the art Middle School building and Gym. The Preschool enrolls children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary/ Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment. The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the passion to excel. This is accomplished through hands-on, minds-on academics which foster self-confidence and inspire a
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The Cottage School adds 4th and 5th grades to the successful school for the first time in 30 years. Founded in 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, The Cottage School is a private, non-profit education center that celebrates over 30 years of serving 6th-12th grade students with mild to moderate learning differences, including ADD and anxiety. Students come to TCS when mainstream education is no longer an option. Their differences may cause them to withdraw and often times give up. TCS, while offering the core academic curriculum that meets the Georgia’s graduation standards, offers something that has become priceless for parents – seeing their child thrive because of acceptance and having their challenges understood. With that comes confidence, and reaches one of our goals: independence. In August of 2016, TCS is adding 4th and 5th grades. Steve Palmer, Head of School, addresses the need to offer this environment to younger learners, “This is a time when a child transitions from learning to read – to reading to learn”. TCS is continuing to grow their programs to include the Arts, Technology and Career opportunities that will help the student who may not go on to col-
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TRMS orchestra students Skype with Kenya JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On Thursday, May 12, the students in the Taylor Road Middle School Orchestra, under the direction of Nicole Thompson, had the unique opportunity to Skype with the students in the new orchestra program at Moi Girls High School in Eldoret, Kenya, helped by their music teacher Charity Omulando. This session was a cooperative effort with former TRMS student, Danny Bermel, who is now working on his doctorate degree in music education at the University of Georgia. This collaboration began when a group of graduate students from the University of Georgia visited Moi’s Girl’s High School in Eldoret last month and provided 14 working string instruments to the music class so they can learn to play. The Skype program with Moi Girls High School started out as a piano program and has recently been expanded to include band and orchestra programs. The Skype session stared with TRMS students showing the girls in
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Chattahoochee High School’s Sascha Reynolds has committed to play lacrosse for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College in Claremont, California. Pictured with her are, seated, her parents, Caroline and Norman Reynolds, and standing, from left, CHS Assistant Athletic Director JJ Hicks, CHS Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach Kenneth Moore, CHS Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach Jack McIlvain, CHS Athletic Director Matt Crooks, and CHS Principal Tim Corrigan.
Chattahoochee High School’s Jackson Bryan has committed to play lacrosse at Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah. Pictured with him are, seated, his parents, Robert and Jennifer Bryan. And standing, from left, Coach Kevin McCue, CHS Assistant Athletic Director JJ Hicks, sister Reagan Bryan, CHS Principal Tim Corrigan and CHS Athletic Director Matt Crooks.
Hooch’s Reynolds to play DIII lacrosse in California Hooch’s Bryan to play JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Sascha Reynolds has committed to play lacrosse for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in Claremont, California. The team competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which operates in the NCAA’s Divison III. She will attend Harvey Mudd College in Claremont
and plans to study engineering. Reynolds is a four-year varsity letterman and two-year varsity captain. Reynolds is a Cougar 2 Cougar Program mentor, president of Chattahoochee’s Humane Society Club, a peer tutor and a member of the National Honor Society.
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Hooch’s Picus to wrestle at Western State Colorado JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Matt Picus has signed a national letter of intent to wrestle at Western State Colorado University, where he plans to major in recreation and outdoor management. Western State Colorado University is an NCAA Division II school that competes in the Rocky Mountain Conference. He will be wrestling at 165 pounds. Picus, who has been competing in
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Colleen O’Connell, recent graduate from Northview High School, has signed on with Radford University to continue playing lacrosse during her college career.
Colleen O’Connell signs to play lacrosse at Radford University JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northview High School senior Colleen O’Connell has been playing lacrosse since fourth grade and has developed a passion for the game, her school and teammates. She takes that passion to Radford University in the fall where she will be studying international economics and political science. Colleen has been a four-year varsity starter earning Most Valuable Offensive Player as a freshman and most recently, Most Valuable Player. She also played two years varsity basketball, was involved with other school clubs and she became a core leader at St. Benedict Church.
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Lambert, Blessed Trinity win LAX state titles Milton loses, ends streak of state titles at six By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Three of the strongest lacrosse programs in the state — the Lambert boys team and the Milton and Blessed Trinity girls teams — all competed in state championship games last Saturday. The Lambert boys captured their third state title while the Lady Titans of Blessed Trinity won their first state title. The Milton girls team, the six-time defending state champions, were upset by Walton. Prior to Saturday’s loss to Walton, the Milton girls team had won a state championship in 10 of the 11 years the sport has been part of the Georgia High School Association, and had won six straight state championships. However, the Lady Eagles were beaten by Walton 9-8 on Saturday in the Class 6A girls championship game. The matchup was a rematch of last year’s state title game. The Walton defense limited the Eagles’ shots while their offense scored more goals than Milton had given up to any in-state opponent this season. After going down 1-0 early, Walton responded by taking the lead and stretching it to a two-goal lead at halftime. In the second half, Walton’s lead extended to three goals, 8-5, before Milton scored two unanswered goals to
cut the lead to 8-7. Walton scored again with just under five minutes remaining in the game and began to shift their focus to stonewalling the Milton offense. Milton was able to score with two minutes remaining, but Walton would possess the ball in the dying minutes, playing keep away, and eventually running out the clock to deny Milton the chance for a seventh straight title. For the Lambert boys, their perfect season ended with their 6-3 win over Lassiter for the title. The Longhorns finished the season at 21-0 and captured
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Taste of Alpharetta: Just keeps getting better City hums as crowds enjoy food, music in city’s downtown
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Elementary School grows young minds and gardens JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Medlock Bridge Elementary School developed space May 10 for a school garden by partnering with parents, teachers, students, community leaders and school administration. But why does MBES need a school garden? One of MBES’ strategic goals is to support a more flexible learning environment so students feel comfortable and excited about learning. The garden and newly-renovated outdoor classroom space extend that flexibility outside the school walls. The garden space will act as a classroom and a lab. “Students are fully engaged in investigating and recording data on the plants, soil, insects and the weather,” says Leigh Martin, media center specialist at MBES. The garden is also a peaceful place where teachers can take their classes for reading or relaxing or even having a snack on three new picnic tables. Each grade level within the school was assigned a raised garden in which to plant seeds or vegetables. They are responsible for maintaining and watering the garden. This gives students and staff the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while learning valuable information and skills. A brick fundraiser was held that allowed past and present families to purchase a brick to include in pathways in the garden. Families could indicate the verbiage they wanted included on the bricks. Most families put student names and years at MBES. Parents, students and staff enjoyed the unveiling of the new student garden at the school’s Spring Carnival. In this newly landscaped space is the brick pathway, a gravel walkway and three new picnic tables. This is a learning garden, which will be enjoyed by students for many years to come.
Students at Medlock Bridge Elementary learn new skills as they help raise vegetables in the new school garden.
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Save the Horses announces May 20 Gala NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Atlanta Equine Community is hosting a Gala on May 20 to benefit the Save the Horses rescue program. This black-tie event includes a dinner, dessert bar, music and dancing. There will also be a silent auction featuring vacation getaways as well as unique jewelry and artwork and much more. The event is from 7 – 11 p.m. and will be hosted at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. All proceeds from the event will go to support the Save the Horses Rescue nonprofit here in Georgia. Save the Horses is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with no paid employees, so all financial support goes strictly to the animals’ wellbeing. Funds raised from the event will go
Gender: Continued from Page 4 for special education, but receives very little — less than one percent — to supports its general operating budget which includes staff salaries and benefits, and direct pupil services. While most of the attention is on the bathroom issue, the federal directive points out accommodations must also be made for transgender students in all “sex-segregated” facilities including locker rooms, shower facilities, housing and athletic teams, as well as single-sex classes under certain circumstances. “When a school provides sex-segregated activities and facilities, transgender students must be allowed to participate in such activities and access such facilities consistent with their gender identity,” noted the letter sent to school districts. It raises the issue of which teams transgender athletes, or any athletes for that matter, may join. This is a subject that has been hotly debated since Title IX was passed in 1972 and primarily determined at the local level. But the goal in this most recent directive, said Justice Department officials, is “a school must not treat a transgender student differently from the way it treats other students of the same gender identity.” Under the law, noted federal officials, school systems are not allowed to request documents or other identifying proof of gender in providing any services. “Because transgender students
toward the purchase of feed, veterinarian bills, medications, farrier care, farm equipment, supplies and farm facility maintenance. The 110 acre rescue farm has provided a safe home to hundreds of equines since opening in 1998. The goal is to find new homes all of the animals. Save the Horses prides itself as being a no-kill shelter. Horse lovers, owners and enthusiasts across North Fulton are encouraged to join for a night of fun, food and friendship in support of Save the Horses Rescue. Tickets are $85 and available online at www.2016pologala.com. For more information about Save the Horses rescue and its programs, visit www. savethehorses.org. often are unable to obtain identification documents that reflect their gender identity, requiring students to produce such documents may violate Title IX when doing [limits or denies] equal access,” stated the letter sent to school districts. To see the May 13 letter concerning transgender students visit https:// www.justice.gov/opa/file/850986/ download.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-16-AB-19 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers May 26, 2016 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine – Sunday Sales APPLICANT MBB North Point, LLC d/b/a Macaron Queen 1000 North Point Circle Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Owner MBB North Point, LLC Registered Agent Anita Chteoui
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, May 23, 2016 @ 7:00pm REGARDING THE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK’S NUISANCE ORDINANCE An amendment to Chapter 30-Nuisances of the City of Johns Creek Code of Ordinances is scheduled for Public Hearing on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The Public Hearing will be held at Johns Creek City Hall, Council Chambers, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 300, Johns Creek, GA 30097 during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. An amendment is proposed to address specific noise nuisances in the City of Johns Creek including, but not limited to, music and amplified sound, landscaping and yard maintenance equipment, construction activity, domesticated animals and trash collection. The proposed amendment is available for review on the city’s website at Johnscreekga.gov. Joan Jones City Clerk
Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department The following is a list of property located at the Johns Creek Police Dept. If you believe that you are the owner of this property, please call 678-474-1572 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Proof of ownership and a valid ID will be required to claim any property. A public internet auction of the following items will begin the week of June 6, 2016. The auction’s website is www.propertyroom.com. Items: • Purple Taser • Cardboard Box • BB Gun Walther P99 • Blue School Book Bag W/ Pair Nike Shoes, one brown sock, one white sock, iron, and .61 U.S. Currency • Bytech car charger • Green Publix bags w/ 4 envelopes • Bath Spout Cover • Ideal Device • Buffer • Drying Towel • Boxes of Newport • Shurhold Tool bag • White Iphone • Adidas Cologne • Pocket Knife • Versace Cologne • 2 Iphones 1 Samsung 1LG • Dewalt Charger • Ryobi Tool Box • Sure Bilt Light • Air Compressor
• HP Elite Book • Air Compressor • Ryobi Tool Bag • Ipod • Keys w/ Alabama Lanyard • Ryobi Bag w/ Tools • Pioneer Brand Amplifier • $2.37 • Paperwork from front passenger side console • Nikon cool pix camera • 2 Boxes of cigarettes • Hugo Boss Sunglasses • CDS from Console • 808 Speaker & Oxygen sensor • Pictures • Green Dot Card • Louisville Slugger Bat • Xbox • 6x9 speaker • Clothing from backseat • Garmin GPS
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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The following item will be presented at a Public Workshop on Thursday, June 2, 2016 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 20, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Immediately Following, this item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 2, 2016 commencing at 6:30p.m.
a. V-16-14 Environs LLC Climate Controlled Storage (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance to reduce the front setback from 65’ to 50’ as well as variance to reduce required parking from 103 to 8 parking spaces. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 590, 591, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 20, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-15-25 Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Consideration of updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.
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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK Purchasing Division ITS Phase 4 – Johns Creek Citywide ITS System Expansion Invitation To Bid #16-125 The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the above referenced project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:30 PM on June 16, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097 at which time ITB’s will be opened and publicly read aloud. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 31, 2016 at 11:00AM at the City Hall location Chattahoochee Conference Room. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition) and applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. The DBE goal for this project is: 15%. Bidders submitting a bid $2,000,000 or less must be either a prequalified contractor or a registered subcontractor with GDOT. Bidders submitting bids in excess of $2,000,000 must be prequalified with the GDOT. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (http://www.johnscreekga.gov/services/purchasing). Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. TWO (2) ORIGINAL HARD COPIES AND ONE (1) COPY ON CD OF THE ITB MUST BE SUBMITTED. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Warren Hutmacher City Manager
Mike Bodker Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES RFQ # 16-1009 The City of Alpharetta (City) is accepting Statements of Qualifications for On-Call Engineering Services from qualified engineering consultants to provide design services to the City on a task-order basis. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, May 19, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFQ documents. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, June 6, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-10 East Village (City Council Only) Consideration of a request for a change to a Council Condition with regard to the architecture, style and materials required for a mixed use development located at the northwest corner of Old Milton Parkway and Westside Parkway. This property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 749-802, 1st District, 2nd Section. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza.
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FOR ON-CALL STORM STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS RE-ISSUE OF RFP #16-109 The City of Alpharetta is reissuing our request for proposals from qualified firms for ON-CALL STORM STRUCTURE & DRAINAGE REPAIRS including, but not limited to, demolition and replacement of structure tops and throats, demolition and replacement of curb and gutter, demolition and replacement of sidewalk, grouting of manholes, performance of general maintenance to existing structures, removal and restoration of landscaping, and performance of other work related to drainage improvements. The work is at various locations throughout the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The Re-Issue of this RFP will be available online Thursday, May 19, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents. Proposals are due Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM at City of Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.
ITB #16-017 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for HAYNES BRIDGE ROAD AT NORTH POINT DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, maintenance of traffic, asphalt pavement widening, construction of concrete median, traffic signal modifications, erosion and sediment control, clean up and restoration. The location of the work is at the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and North Point Drive ---within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The ITB will be available online Thursday, May 5, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta. Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents. The bid opening will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.
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Construction workers report materials missing MILTON, Ga. — Two separate construction companies recently reported missing materials from their sites. One site manager contacted Milton police May 4 when he found an $1,800 vent hood missing from the home construction site. It had last been seen May 3, still in its original packaging, secured inside the home. The doors, recently installed, had been locked before the workers left.
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A second report came a day later from a nearby lot, when construction workers noted May 5 that $2,500 worth of shingles was missing. They had been left in front of the site after their delivery May 4 and were last seen late that evening when the last worker left. When the workers returned the next morning, 105 bundles of shingles were missing. The man who reported the incident believes that the person who took the shingles must have had a large truck due to the sheer amount and weight of the missing items. There was no sign of forced entry or surveillance footage to review for either case.
Misspelled signature exposes fake check MILTON, Ga. — A woman called police May 2 when she received information that someone had attempted to cash a fraudulent $3,500 check on her account. A checking service in Lawrenceville called the woman to ask about a $3,500 check that was given to them earlier that day. An employee became suspicious of the check after noting that the woman’s signature was misspelled. The woman confirmed that she did not write any such check. The check was payable to a Christie Grefkowicz. The victim’s phone number at the top of the check was crossed out and replaced with an unknown one. When the woman called the new
number, it went to a voicemail message where an unknown woman, likely Grefkowicz, claimed the victim’s identity. A Google search of Christie Grefkowicz uncovered several arrest records. The booking photos of Grefkowicz matched the images caught by the security camera when she attempted to cash the fake check. After further research, the woman realized that Grefkowicz worked for a cleaning service she had contracted several months ago.
the restaurant with the other woman. The iPhone 6 Plus is valued at $820. Alpharetta police stopped the women several stores away, who said they had been harassed by the restaurant staff. The phone was recovered and the woman was arrested for criminal trespass, as the damage to the phone did not exceed $500 to repair.
Rice and side order of cracked phone
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A local retail store’s loss prevention officer reported $2,200 worth of teeth whitening strips allegedly stolen May 1 by two men. The loss prevention officer alerted Johns Creek police to the incident May 2 after he reviewed the previous day’s security footage. The footage showed two men stopping by the hygiene aisle. One of the men appeared to act as a lookout while the other allegedly concealed multiple boxes of teeth whitening strips, totaling $2,200 in value, in a shopping bag. They avoided all points of sale and left the store. The entire incident only lasted five minutes. An investigator identified the men as Rodney Richards, 51, and Roderick Jefferson, 51, who have both been suspected in multiple shoplifting cases across Atlanta. They both have multiple outstanding warrants for theft in several jurisdictions. Their whereabouts are unknown.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman was arrested May 8 after breaking a restaurant employee’s phone during a verbal dispute. Two women visited a local restaurant where they got into a dispute over whether an extra order of rice had been requested. The restaurant employee insisted the women should pay for the extra food. While the women disputed the transaction, saying they had “terrible service,” the owner began taking pictures of them with his phone. The owner told police that he started taking pictures because the women were saying “very ugly things,” and he felt threatened by them. One of the women grabbed the phone and slammed it into the ground. She then picked up the cracked phone, deleted the pictures and walked out of
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Bargains Antiques ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $750. 678-277-9970
DRIVEWAY GATES; two, 10’ wide total, wrought iron. $1000 both. 678492-2300
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Furniture SOFA, LOVESEAT, coffee table, end tables, lamps $400/all. 678-570-8849 European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600. Photos. 678-549-6057.
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FRENCH BEDROOM SET: Twin beds, headboard, footboard, dresser, side table $500. 678-277-9970
POOL TABLE, 4x8, 4 chairs, cues, rack, 2 more tables. $2000/OBO. 404934-7307
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Medical Equipment HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $2000. 770-569-1103
BIKE: Euro specialized Sirrus aluminum, tall. Red, yellow. $250. 404-7503329 GOLF CART XR4 by Bat Caddy: Remote controlled; 3 years old. $425. ($800 brand new). 404-374-1058 GOLF CLUBS: Ladies’ complete set, Lynx irons, graphite woods, ball retriever, wood covers, new bag $325. 770-7409757 POOL TABLE: Brunswick 8’. Three slates. Pool cues, pool rack, table light, Excellent condition. $1500. 678-339-0410 GOLF MEMORABILIA: Club Logo; balls and towels, etc. $295. 404583-2078
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2376 Bethelview Road, 1.07 acre commercial in CBD zoning across from Kroger at Bethelview Rd & GA Hwy 20 intersection. Owner Agent, asking $549,000. Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678-341-7400 office, 404660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com
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