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Student essays give life lessons Contest sees 6 Milton winners

Rotary Club of Milton-Windward Meets Mondays at noon St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Milton

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From left are Milton-Windward Rotary President Cindy Ringwall with Laws of Life essay contest winners Boltin Teeter, Yasser Seif, Jillian Snow, Monica Behara and Laws of Life Director Susan Mason.

City hosts Conservation Subdivision meetings 3 public meetings for questions, comments MILTON, Ga. - After significant public response to the city’s efforts to establish a Conservation Subdivision Ordinance, the City of Milton Planning Commission will hold a series of three meetings in the coming weeks to ensure the public’s desires are heard and incorporated into any plan

moving forward. The meetings will be held: • Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Milton City Hall • Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at Milton City Hall • Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Courthouse in Crabapple At these meetings, Donald Broussard of Town Planning and Design will lead discussion and public input on the concept and process of creating subdivisions where units are planned to preserve more greenspace than current zon-

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ing allows. The meetings will follow resident discussion organically, said Peyton Jamison, chairman of the Planning Commission. They have a loose schedule and guidelines, but what’s most important, he said, is a healthy dialogue about the city’s intention and process. “If you have an opinion on the future growth in Milton, then by all means please stop by these meetings,” said

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MILTON, Ga. – All students write essays. It’s a tried-andtrue form of schooling to get students to think creatively. For the Laws of Life essay contest, hosted by the Georgia Rotary Club, it gets thousands of students in the state writing about their lives and what matters to them. The Laws of Life essay contest is the largest such contest in the country, and certainly in the state, said Susan Mason, executive director of the program.

“It’s based on character values,” Mason said. “Students get their own saying to apply to life, something that is meaningful to them” Students must write an essay about a saying – everything from Shakespeare to “Git ‘er done” – that has impacted their lives. They must then explain the impact.

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Ga. 400 exit planned for McGinnis Ferry Open house for feedback later this year By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Transportation projects are moving forward that will include the addition of an interchange at Ga. 400 and McGinnis Ferry Road and ease traffic headaches for North Fulton and Forsyth commuters, a contractor told the Milton

City Council at a work session May 11. Representatives from Moreland Altobelli Associates, the contractor for the McGinnis Ferry interchange project, updated council on their progress at the work session. Construction will not only involve adding on and off ramps to Ga. 400 at McGinnis Ferry but widening the road to four lanes on the west side to Bethany Bend and six lanes on the east

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MILTON, Ga. – A man allegedly told his daughter to keep driving after she hit a vehicle May 9. This man was later charged with DUI and child endangerment.Police say the sport utility vehicle owned by Jason M. Phipps, 43, of Arcaro Drive was seen hitting another vehicle after a concert at Verizon Amphitheater. Police were able to find the vehicle as

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Parts taken from vehicles JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Several residents on State Bridge Road woke up May 5 to find parts of their vehicles stolen. One victim told police he went to his car that morning and started it up. It sounded wrong so he investigated and found part of the muffler removed. This was the catalytic converter. There was no other damage. Three other victims in the same neighborhood had the same issue.

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MILTON, Ga. – Someone stole more than $2,000 worth of equipment from a Milton resident’s garage May 5. The victim, of Hopewell Road, told police he found his garage broken into. There was no sign of forced entry. Missing were a chainsaw, wrench, weed eater, four tires, four chrome wheels and a circular saw.

And now for some good news JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek resident had a near miss May 8 after her wallet, which she feared was stolen, was found safe and sound. The victim told police she was shopping at the Aldi’s market on Jones Bridge Road. She left the store and realized later her wallet was missing. She then received a phone call from her bank advising her credit card was used at a gas station nearby. Police checked with Aldi’s, which confirmed a wallet had been turned in.

it pulled into the Arcaro Drive driveway. The driver, Phipps, allegedly smelled of alcohol and admitted his teenage daughter had driven the vehicle when it hit the other. He and she switched seats after she dropped a friend off. He drove home. A young teen was also in the car along with Phipps’ wife. Phipps was arrested for DUI and child endangerment.

All contents of the wallet were there, the victim confirmed.

Left behind: phones go missing MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents placed cellphones down in stores and walked away. Both phones were stolen. One victim said she was at the Target on Ga. 9 May 4 when she was at the checkout line. She placed her phone on a soda machine at one end of the checkout and, when she was finished with her purchases, found her phone missing. A man and woman were seen in surveillance taking it. Another incident happened May 6 at the Windward Walmart. The victim told police he was at the self-checkout when he needed to return to the aisles for another item. He placed his cellphone on the checkout. When he returned, the phone was gone. Surveillance footage showed a man, accompanied by a woman, take the phone and walk out of the store.

Safeguards actually work MILTON, Ga. – A Bream Drive resident is lucky for financial safeguards May 8 after a fake check nearly cost her thousands of dollars. The victim told police she received a call from her bank informing her someone had cashed a large check, valued at $2,300. The victim said she never wrote that check, which was made out to a “John Rondinone.” She contacted the bank, which froze her accounts. Due to the check being over $1,000, there was already a hold on the money. Nothing was taken.

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rested May 9 for DUI after he allegedly drove drunk to pick up food from a local restaurant. Patrons at a Windward Parkway business told police they saw a car, driven by Youjung Bae, 35, of North Twin Alley, Milton, pull into the parking lot and drive up onto the curb. Bae was allegedly staggering and acting sick, they said. When police arrived, Bae had returned to his car and appeared and smelled drunk. He failed sobriety tests. Bae was arrested for DUI.

Driver fears angry lady MILTON, Ga. – Fear of an aggressive driver does not mean you carry on after hitting their vehicle, as one Roswell man discovered May 2. The victim told police she was traveling south on Ga. 9 between Bethany Bend and Deerfield Parkway when a white van behind her began tailgating her. It then allegedly passed her vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit her car when it merged into traffic. The driver of the van, Jerry James Vichcales, 50, of Surrey Drive, Roswell, allegedly admitted to passing the victim, saying she was going too slow. He did not stop after striking the victim’s car because he could see the victim visibly angry in his rearview mirror. Vichcales was arrested for failure to have a side view mirror, possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related paraphernalia, failure to stop at an accident, passing in a no-passing zone and driving on poor tires.

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Gatewater Court, Cumming, was arrested April 28 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, failure to change address on driver’s license and improper license plate frame. ►► Sharose Lanee Martin, 25, of Morton’s Crossing, Alpharetta, was arrested April 27 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Maria Evangelina Tobin, 58, of Lansing Lane, Cumming, was arrested May 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Nicole Marie Foshey, 26, of Marietta was arrested May 2 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to dim lights. ►► Brittany Denise Wince, 28, of Atlanta was arrested May 3 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Branden Lee Taylor, 31, of Lilburn was arrested April 23

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Planning Commission approves City Center In 5-2 vote, apartments at issue By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta Planning Commission has voted to approve the proposed City Center project. In a 5-2 vote May 11, commissioners said they struggled with how they would decide, saying the project has many good qualities but also some bad ones. In the end, they approved it. The project will next head to City Council May 18 for further review. Current plans for the development include retail and restaurants on the ground floors of the buildings in front of City Hall, with offices and apartments on the upper floors. Plans call for 165 forrent apartments in the devel-

Exit: Continued from Page 1 side near Ronald Regan Boulevard. The project is estimated to cost nearly $47 million and is projected to open in 2020. “We are currently under way to a preliminary engineering phase,” said L.N. Manchi, the project manager with Moreland. “We’re putting together a database right now, and survey for all the environmental studies.” Forsyth County, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the North Fulton Community Improvement District are working with Moreland on the project. An open house for feedback from all affected communities will be held later this fall. “It’s an important project for GDOT and

The City Center next appears for public hearing May 18 before City Council at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. opment. In total, there could be as much as 50,000 square feet of retail and 30,000 square feet of office in addition to the apartments. Forty-two single-family homes are also planned for the development, across Haynes Bridge Road at the intersection with Thompson Street. A large portion of the land is set aside for open space, mostly along Ga. 9 near the town green. “When people drive here, we want them to feel a huge sense of arrival,” said Cheri Morris, with the project management team of Morris and Fellows. Issues such as parking, traffic and especially the placement of two pavilions beside

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The concept for the downtown Alpharetta City Center includes retail and restaurants as well as office space and 165 apartments. the town green concerned commissioners. “I’m not against the City Center development. What I am struggling with is its density and 168 apartments,” said Commissioner Jill Reynolds in her denial. She was joined by fellow Commissioner Karen Richard in opposing it.

“I haven’t been thrilled about it,” admitted Commissioner Kyle Caswell, “[but] between the city staff and the Design Review Board, in the end we will have a project and a downtown City Center we will be proud of.” The project next comes before City Council at their May 18 meeting.

all the community surrounding the study area,” Manchi said. In addition to the McGinnis Ferry interchange project, Manchi discussed Forsyth County’s intergovernmental agreement with Johns Creek to widen McGinnis Ferry from Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Sargent Road. “When you have these projects completed, that will have a major eastwest connectivity for folks,” he said. Tim Allen, assistant engineering director for Forsyth County, said the projects will improve the overall traffic flow in the area. “Doing nothing is not an option,” Allen said. “Our projects will get the mobility and level of service back up in this area to something that people can live with for the next Plans call for a new interchange at Ga. 400 and McGinnis Ferry Road as well as adding more lanes to Morris Road/Ronald Reagan Blvd. 20 years.”

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Alpharetta extends cell tower ban New expiration June 1 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.copm ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The city of Alpharetta’s moratorium on new cell towers has been extended from May 11 until June 1. In May of last year, the city imposed the temporary ban on new cell towers in an effort to craft a new policy on how to deal with such applications, especially where to put such towers. City Attorney Sam Thomas said the city had recently com-

pleted a study showing where cell coverage in Alpharetta is strong or weak. “The city undertook a study of gap analysis throughout the city to give information on updating the telecom ordinance,” Thomas said. The new information shows clearly where holes exist in coverage and where existing coverage could be improved. The study was completed by a third party, not a carrier. The expansion of the ban is to allow time for public meetings on the new language for the tower ordinance. These meetings will include the Planning Commission and the City Council before a final approval of the new ordinance.

Ellis holds town hall MILTON, Ga. – Freshman Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis held a town hall meeting March 31 at Milton City Hall. This was his first such meeting. One of the items discussed at the meeting was Milton’s plans for a new city hall. Pictured, from left, are North Fulton Ambassador Roger Wise, Jr., City Manager Chris Lagerbloom, Mayor Joe Lockwood, Ellis and Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves. Ellis was elected to a newlycreated commission seat in November 2014. He represents

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Atlanta, Carter take stand against trafficking City in top for sex trade By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Atlanta is earning top marks for recognition it does not want – it is one of the prime locations in the country for sexual slavery and human trafficking. On May 13, five Atlanta men were sentenced in charges relating to the pimping of three 14-year-old girls and the trafficking of a 16-year-old girl in and around Atlanta. According to attorneys, the 14-year-olds were all runaways the men befriended and eventually coerced into the commercial sex trade. Atlanta is a hub, largely due to its success. A large airport and numerous conventions draw crowds from all over the world. These crowds are mostly men with money. Besides outside travelers, the Atlanta prostitution scene is vibrant, especially in

the northern metro area – the trade goes where the money is, and Ga. 400 is a prime connector. With all this in mind, MCCLEARY “The World Summit: End Sexual Exploitation 2025” was held May 11 and 12 at the Carter Center in Atlanta. It was two days of panel discussions and reports from activists from throughout the world, including police, social welfare and business leaders. “The most serious human rights violation on Earth is the abuse of women and girls,” former President Jimmy Carter said at the summit. “The basic reason is it is accepted by men who don’t care if the exploitation continues.” Honor killings, genital mutilation and child marriages are all examples of a general discrimination and control by men over women, but it extends to the gender gap in pay,

he said. In some countries, especially in Asia, infanticide of girls is common. “This entire problem is a blight on the human race,” Carter said. Dave McCleary is the director of the America’s Rotarians Against Child Slavery and a member of the Roswell Rotary Club. “The evil that is sex trafficking hit home for me personally a few years ago when I met a young woman trafficked out of my hometown of Roswell,” he said. “This is a problem for all of us, in all communities, rich and poor, in all countries. But acting together, we seek to end the human trafficking that causes so much suffering among the innocent, usually very young women, any one of whom could be our daughter.” If anything came of the Carter Center summit, it is that progress is being made. The “Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act” is being debated in Congress. This law changes how prostitution laws are prosecuted, targeting the

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Great communities yield great students It’s no surprise that North Fulton and Forsyth counties have some of the brightest students in the entire state of Georgia. It was recently nationally confirmed when by U.S. News & World Report ranking the nation’s high schools based on AP test scores and college readiness. Forsyth County had two schools ranked nationally (408 and 479, respectfully) and 15 and 18 in the state while North Fulton had four in the top ten for the state alone (six, eight, nine and 10). The best part is, this is not new for our schools. This is an incredible feat and something we should all be proud of. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and that is true in this case. It obvious our students are prioritized by the way their needs are met and how often they are supported and encouraged. As an alumna of Alpharetta High School, I can honestly speak about the wonderful high school experiences being had in Forsyth and North Fulton schools. Not only is there an environment of academic excellence, there are so many wonderful teachers and staff to help students who need an extra boost.

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There is a lot of talk about our schools being overcrowded and I understand how this can be an issue. But honestly, it just means more people want their children to come to some of the best schools in the state and receive a quality education. I, for one, am flattered. I also will boast to anyone who asks about how great Alpharetta High School is and how proud I am to have graduate from one of the top ten schools in the state. Every time I walk into a school to cover an event, it is evident the students are happy, learning and the teachers truly care. Let’s all take a moment to realize how incredible our schools are, not only from test grades or preparedness, but for the fact our schools are raising and educating quality students who will one day rule the world.

The more things change the more they… change? Recently in the office we had a discussion. In the manner of many of the best conversations, it was spurred by an offhand comment. This comment had to do with rotary telephones. Some of our younger staffers, while they knew what a rotary phone was, they didn’t know how such a phone worked. They were politely informed by the more… senior staffers on how it worked. This brings to mind just how far technology has come, not just in 30 or 40 years, but even in the past few. We’ve gone from AOL dialup to broadband. I had AOL back in the day and the download a single song or a photo (several hundred kilobytes!) you have to leave it downloading overnight. And God help you if

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR » Earlier this year, our pastor asked us “what breaks your heart?” And, while there are a number of things that do, one that has defined the last nine years of my life is this: some who lives here but does not yet love it here. One of my biggest fears is that Alpharetta becomes a city where people live rather than a city that people love; a city of neighborhoods instead of neighbors; of houses, not homes; a place with a big box rather than quaint shops. The problem is that when a city is not loved, properties are not maintained; histories are lost; children grow up, leave and don’t come back. We stop investing in people and in places. Given enough time, hope fades and a community decays. Here in Alpharetta, we are so blessed to have great schools, safe neighborhoods, high paying jobs and beautiful streets. So many cities would crawl over broken glass for what we have the privilege of taking for granted. But these things, as amazing as they are, do not foster a love of place.

DAVID BELL ISLE Alpharetta Mayor If you doubt me, think of the cities you love, the cities to which you want to return. What makes them special? What etches them in your memory? It’s not safety, jobs or education. Those are the practical. Rather, love of place comes from the depth of the experience. It can be felt in the food, the architecture, the music, the intriguing walks, the stories and the history. That is what makes you love a place, a community, a city. What I want so badly for our city is for those who live and work in Alpharetta to love Alpharetta. It’s really the driving force behind my belief that a great community cannot exist without a great and irresistible downtown. You cannot be a connected community without a place to connect and to do life to-

gether. Looking now at the big picture, we have before us an historic opportunity in the life of our city. When you consider Avalon with its high-end retail and restaurants; then add the Thompson Street corridor to the west, which promises an old southern neighborhood fronted by a linear park, connecting Avalon to the new City Center with foot and bicycle; then add City Center with its new five-acre park, garden, square, City Hall, and its promise of a more casual dining and shopping experience; and then add the historical downtown with its down-to-earth charm and its present revitalization efforts; we will have over 515 acres of a unique, walk-able and experiential space. It will be the kind of place that draws you in, connects you to your neighbor and creates the picture in your mind of where you belong. It will be the kind of place that might just bring your kids home again. It will be a city for which you might fall in love.

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MILTON, Ga.— The City of Milton will hold its eighth annual Memorial Day Ceremony, scheduled for Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway. A fundraiser breakfast will be served by Boy Scouts starting at 9 a.m. This year’s ceremony features local veterans, the City of Milton Fire Department Color Guard, Taps as performed by Bugles Across America and Capt. Donna Rowe as the ceremony’s featured speaker.

The ceremony will conclude with a roll call of local veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Their friends and families are then invited to reflect upon the markers created to remember their legacy and placed along Deerfield Parkway and in Crabapple by Councilman Bill Lusk and the newly formed non-profit Milton Memorial Markers for Veterans. Start Memorial Day by joining the City of Milton in remembering those who have served the cause of freedom to their last breath. —Jonathan Copsey

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School senior a ‘Wolf on Wall Street’ TCS senior takes first place in Ga. InvestWrite competition ROSWELL, Ga. — 2015 TCS Senior Victor Peters has shown he has a savvy understanding of investment analysis although still a senior at The Cottage School in Roswell. Peters was awarded first place Tuesday, May 5, for the Fall 2014 High School Division of Georgia Council on Economic Education’s stock market game: InvestWrite competition. InvestWrite is an innovative nationally judged writing com-

petition, produced by SIFMA Foundation. It adds a critical thinking component to help reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. Peters’ essay was on emerging drone technology, specifically the company AeroVironment (Nasdaq:AVAV), a publicly traded company that produces drones, missile guidance systems and components for electric cars. “Drone technology is on the cusp of gaining prominence in the private sector, while having already made its way into the public sector,” said Peters. “AeroVironment has already established itself as a competent company and has several government contracts for mid-

sized to small drones, which offer a steady platform for business. But they are looking to expand into new markets which offer massive opportunities to growth.” The essay topic was intentionally difficult, asking the students to analyze a stock in their portfolios they managed throughout the course, said Aubrey Van Bentham, Peters’ Economics teacher. “Victor’s gift for writing and his keen interest in economics made him a natural fit for this competition,” Van Bentham said. Peters graduates in May from The Cottage School and is planning to attend Kennesaw State University in the fall to study political science.

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Area high schools on list of ‘best high schools’ Milton High is top-ranked at 6th best in state and in top 200 nationally By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A recent ranking of nearly 20,000 public high schools by U.S. News & World Report places most North Fulton high schools at the top of the class among their state and national peers. Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Milton, Northview and Roswell high schools not only ranked among the top 20 in Georgia, but also in the top 500 nationally, according to the “2015 Best High School Rankings” from U.S. News. Cambridge High School, in only its fourth year open, ranked 28th in the state and 747th nationally. The soon-toclose Fulton Science Academy Charter High School also received top marks from U.S. News coming in 21st in the state and 573rd in the nation. Milton High was the highest ranked Fulton school on the 2015 list, ranked sixth best in the state and 187th in the nation. It was bested primarily by magnet schools with smaller populations, making it the top ranked traditional high school with more than 1,400 students. Principal Brian Jones said Milton’s focus on all aspects of the high school experience has helped its students succeed. “While this type of [academic] recognition is awesome, I’m more proud that these students are also able to excel in the visual and performing arts, athletics and in the community,” said Jones, who was recently named permanent principal after a year as interim.

Schools were evaluated based on a three-pronged method that considered overall student performance on state-required tests, how well schools prepare students for college through participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams and how effectively schools educated their least-advantaged students. Based on the results, the top 500 schools received gold medals, the next 2,000 received silver and the next 4,000 received bronze. With the exception of Cambridge and Fulton Science Academy, both of which received bronze medals, all other ranked high schools in North Fulton received gold medals. “The data show that it’s incredibly difficult to achieve a gold, silver or bronze medal under the U.S. News methodology,” said Travis Mitchell, an education producer at U.S. News. “Of the more than 19,000 eligible schools, only 6,517 were awarded medals, and [less than 8 percent] of those received gold…[demonstrating] the highest level of college readiness.” Alpharetta High Principal Shannon Kersey said high expectations from students and staff, combined with community support has made her school an academic success. “Alpharetta High School’s success is absolutely a whole community collaborative effort,” said Kersey, who has been at the helm of AHS since 2011. “Our faculty, students and parents all work hard each and every day, and we consistently strive for excellence in

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Amendment Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held on the 1st day of June, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Milton, Georgia before the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton at which time ordinances pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2015 budget amendment shall be sounded and adopted. The proposed budget amendments will be available for review at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This public hearing is in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Milton are invited to attend.

academics, arts, athletics and service. I am so proud of our students and all that they have accomplished.” Despite the common perception that Georgia schools are not on par academically with other states, the U.S. News rankings indicate the state ranks ninth for states with the most gold and silver schools. Georgia placed 64 high schools on the list of best high schools.

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‘Best High Schools’ in Georgia from U.S. News & World Report 1. Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology (4) 2. Davidson Fine Arts Academy (74) 3. Columbus High School (85) 4. DeKalb School of the Arts (108) 5. Savannah Arts Academy (173) 6. Milton High (187) 7. Walton High (223) 8. Northview High (236) 9. Johns Creek High (277) 10. Alpharetta High (286) 11. Chattahoochee High (328) 13. Roswell High (364) 21. Fulton Science Academy (573) 28. Cambridge High (747) ( ) indicates national ranking

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Whole Foods makes learning garden Plants new roots in former location ROSWELL, Ga. — Whole Foods Market celebrated Earth Month April 17 with the creation of a Whole Kids Foundation Educational Garden. Held at the old Harry’s Farmers Market location at 1180 Upper Hembree Road, the event saw local officials and children learn about gardening and healthy nutrition. Whole Kids Foundation Educational Garden’s mission is to provide experiential learning through an outdoor environment that supports the local community, including schools and neighborhood residents. The one-acre fruit and vegetable garden also makes use of an existing space. “Our goal for Whole Kids Foundation Community Garden is to create a powerful and effective tool for kids to engage in a variety of conversations about food,” said Omar Gaye, Whole Foods Market South region president. “We want the community to come together and consider the many lessons that can be taught by gardening with their children and expanding their fresh food choices.” The educational garden will offer a range of resources to the community, including youth education, classes on building and maintaining gardens and opportunities for volunteerism and community service. The garden will also feature a cooking center, offering community cooking and nutrition classes, as well as many tools for teaching and learning about environmental stewardship and water conservation. Work began this month on the garden, with plans to have plants ready for the first harvest

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Last month’s earthquake in Nepal has shaken residents in Johns Creek and North Fulton who support an orphanage in Kathmandu that helps 54 youths from age 8 to 22. Johns Creek residents Susan and Bruce Keenan started the nonprofit Himalayan Children’s Charities Inc. 15 years ago after a chance encounter with one Nepali orphan. That led to the couple’s founding of an orphanage in Kathmandu (See story: http://appenmediagroup.com/stories/JohnsCreek-couple-reaches-out-toNepal-orphans,17307?). Nepal is a country of huge contrasts. On the one hand, it is a land of incredible natural vistas and historic architecture and culture. On the other hand, the country is crippled by rampant poverty and a corrupt and inefficient government. Add to that the sheer

remoteness of the country, and disaster relief and aid becomes a nightmare. After the April 25 temblor registering 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the country, the sheer remoteness of the country kept adequate aid from getting in immediately. Then a 7.3 second quake followed May 12. For the Keenans and supporters of the HCC, it is an especially tragic situation. The children at the orphanage survived the earthquake, but they cannot stay in their building because it simply isn’t safe. “The school children were scared and shocked,” said Susan Keenan. “They are in no physical danger now, but everyone has been living outdoors for weeks. That is taking a toll.” They are struggling to procure some tarps to give them shelter, and they hope to bring in sheets of tin to build structures to protect them from the monsoon

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season, which will start in a few weeks. Right now, people are simply living outside on the sides of mountains, she said. Lakendara Upadhyay is a Nepali who has lived 40 years of his life in the United States. He got involved with HCC after reading the Herald story about the nonprofit and is now a board member. He and his Nepali wife still have extended family in Nepal and have been able to keep in contact through cellphones. “Still, there is that whole idea that there’s a lot to do, but what can I do? In our case, my wife is a pediatrician and I’m a pharmacist. So we are planning to go [to Nepal] in the summer to help. This is going to be a 10-year project,” Upadhyay said. “One thing that has come of this tragedy is a unity of the Nepalis that we haven’t seen before,” he said. Rather than go on their honeymoon, the couple will return to Nepal to use their skills to help the country begin to recover its health and get back on its feet. “I think as summer comes on, we will see many Nepalis returning,” he said. “I don’t know yet exactly what we will do, but I know there will be a

Mission: Create a viable future for Nepal’s vulnerable, marginalized children by empowering them through education, nurturing care and mentorship to become contributing/productive members of their societies. Ultimately, the goal is to create a paradigm of sustainability in order to break the cycle of poverty and its after-effects. How: Educate orphaned and abandoned children. Direct beneficiaries per year: 53 children from the ages of 8 to 22 Nepal programs: Education up through the university level. Provide additional leadership training and life skills training. way to leverage my skills as a pharmacist and my wife’s as a doctor.” In the short term, the Upadhyays have been able to call Upadhyay’s uncle to provide limited supplies to the orphanage and give them updates on their needs. His biggest concern, like the Keenans, is to get the children more permanent shelter before monsoon season starts in a few weeks. He has seen many expatriate Nepali come together in this country to gather up aid. One Nepali acquaintance is a runner who has gotten pledges to match a dollar for every mile he runs. Upadhyay’s company has donated $10,000 to Nepali relief through the Red Cross. “I think the aid is coming, and we’re all finding ways to do it,” he said.

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Jenna Cooley is now able to donate her hair to those who need wigs. She and her mother, Diane, have started a nonprofit to help others do just that.

Hair today; gone tomorrow Event cuts hair for the needy By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Hair is one of those things many of us take for granted. However, for some, it is a luxury. That’s where Diane Cooley comes in. Cooley’s daughter Jenna, 15, has a rare disease called Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. It can be minor – eye lashes or spots on the head – or severe, causing complete baldness. Understandably, especially in women and girls, this can be devastating to self-image. Jenna has at one time or another lost all her hair or just spots. She has lost one eyebrow or one eye’s lashes. The loss is seemingly random. “When she was younger, it affected her worse than now,” Cooley said. “As she got older, she was better about the hair loss. She understands it. I can imagine if she lost all of her hair at once, it would affect her more.” Cooley, her friends and family began the It’s Just Hair cut-a-thon, now in its ninth year, to collect ponytails from the community to be made into wigs by Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss – often alopecia, but also cancer. It’s Just Hair’s strength is in its simplicity – give some hair, help the needy. Through Cooley’s work, hundreds of people in need of hair have benefitted. “I hope they get out of it how you don’t have to open your wallet to help others. You can give your time or your hair,” Cooley said. “It feels good helping people by doing such a simple act.” Each year, Cooley hosts the event at Taylor Brooks Salon, 11705 Jones

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It’s Just Hair will collect ponytails for people who have lost their own hair. Justin Hunt, pictured with his daughters, was the first grown man to take part in It’s Just Hair, donating his locks to charity to be made into wigs.

If you go What: It’s Just Hair When: 1 – 7 p.m., May 18 Where: Taylor Brooks Salon, 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek Bridge Road, Johns Creek. This year, the event is May 18 from 1 – 7 p.m. So far, 125 people have signed up to be shorn, so many that a waiting list has been created for the first time. Cooley said she is excited about how much the event has grown. For more information, visit It’s Just Hair’s Facebook page or email Cooley at itsjusthair@gmail.com.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has named Nancy Tolbert-Yilmaz, founder of the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, for her contributions in the arts to the city for more than 25 years. RCVB Director Dottie Spillers Etris said this year’s top RCVB award goes to a Roswell native who “popularized arts and culture in Roswell” before the city knew it had any. Etris recounted how she was encouraged to open her school of dance by leaders of the community. On the first day, 350 prospective students were there to greet TolbertYilmaz and she was on her way. A trained dancer herself, Tolbert-Yilmaz mastered the ballet, tap and jazz genres and studied with such renowned dance masters as Robert Joffrey of the Joffrey Ballet New York, David Howard, Pittman Corry and Igor Schwezoff, among others. When the 1996 Olympics came to Atlanta, Tolbert-Yilmaz was a featured performer in both the opening and closing ceremonies. “In her career, this wife and mother has also found time to serve as president of the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association,” said Etris. In her days as a performer, she has worked with Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Faith Hill, Celine Dion and Gladys Knight. She also

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Above, RCVB President Ken Davis presents the organization’s most prestigious History Maker Award to Nancy Tolbert-Yilmaz. Tolbert-Yilmaz was so excited to receive it that she forgot to put her shoes on as she ran to accept. performed with Walt Disney Productions, Southern Ballet of Atlanta, Cobb-Marietta Ballet and many other professional names. She has been listed in the Who’s Who of Entertainment four times. But it is her impact as a dance teacher that has had the greatest effect, imparting her talent and love of dance to

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the thousands of students who have graced her toe bar. Not only have her dance students become consummate performers themselves through the Tolbert-Yilmaz School, her student dance companies have toured the world, enriching the lives of her students while giving them an untold amount of dance experience. Other RCVB recognitions:

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Crabapple Fest returns in October seeking sponsorships MILTON, Ga. - This fall the City of Milton and the Crabapple Community Association (CCA) will once again team up to bring Milton the biggest fall festival it has ever seen, Crabapple Fest, Oct. 3. Limited sponsorship opportunities are now available for local businesses.

Rotary: Continued from Page 1 The resulting essays are graded on how well the students were able to express their life lesson’s impact. For the Milton-Windward Rotary Club, they had six students from Milton and Cam-

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bridge high schools who won for their grades. The club honored the winning students May 11 at their weekly meeting. Milton had two student winners – Yasser Seif and Sarah Brown. Seif is a Syrian refugee who arrived in Milton via Egypt. He left his home country more than two years ago. His topic revolved around

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“Life is fair” and how, really, it is not. “How can life be fair when I am safe in the U.S. and my friends and family are still in Syria?” he asked. He said he wants to study hard to become an engineer so, one day, he can return to Syria and help them rebuild. “I appreciate what life has given me and not others,” he said. “People won’t appreciate what they have until they see someone fighting to get half of it.” Brown’s topic was “No one knows what he can do until he tries.” She spoke of how she spent her life living, breathing and playing softball. Then an elbow injury stopped her dreams. She had to reevaluate herself and settled into cross country. “Trying new things can bring new benefits,” she said. She now excels at running. Cambridge had four stu-

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dent winners – Monica Behara, Jillian Snow, Boltin Teeter and Ansley Laws. Laws was not present at the award ceremony. Behara spoke about her love of music. “Some people succeed because they are destined; but most succeed because they are determined,” she said. She explained how she joined orchestra playing violin at a young age. “The moment I picked up an instrument, it changed my life,” she said. “I would not be where I am without hard work and determination.” Snow wrote about the differences between falling and failing. “Falling and failing are different only that you get back up to not fail,” she said. Teeter used a quote from his football coach – “Be all in, all the time.” “You should apply that in

all you do in life,” he said. “You need the right attitude and belief in what you are doing.” Mason said she was pleased with the students who took part in the contest. “[This contest] is one of the few times during the year a student gets to write about himself,” Mason said. “It opens up a line of communication between the teachers and their students.” Bill Pinkerton, a former president of the MiltonWindward club, helped get his Rotary involved in the essay contest. He said the contest fits in well with the club’s mission. “We are known as the education club and this is an opportunity to support character education in the schools,” said Pinkerton. “Everybody gets a lot out of this.” For more about the Rotary Club of Milton-Windward, visit them online at miltonwindwardrotary.org.

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The Women’s Business Network Gala helps Drake House Fashion Goes Global to help homeless moms SANDY SPRINGS – The Women’s Business Network of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce will present its third annual fashion show, Fashion Goes Global, Tuesday, June 9, to benefit the Drake House. Chamber members and other women’s business and community leaders will model clothing and accessories from

The Drake Closet at the event, scheduled for 5:30 – 9 p.m. at UPS World Headquarters. Presenting sponsors include Babush, Neiman, Kornman & Johnson, Van Michael Salon, Massage Envy Spa, Henssler Financial and The Joint Chiropractors. “The Drake Closet is a women’s fashion boutique in Roswell and Alpharetta that sells new and gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories,” said Karen Trylovich, chairwoman of the Chamber’s Women’s Business Network and CEO of A Classical Affair.

All of the merchandise is donated, and proceeds from sales benefit The Drake House, a Roswell non-profit that provides short-term crisis housing of up to eight months to homeless mothers with children. In that time mothers receive education and empowerment programsin North Fulton County and helps the families work toward self-sufficiency. The goal of Fashion Goes Global is to raise awareness of The Drake House and encourage people to support them by donating their gently-used clothing and accessories and

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by shopping at the Drake Closet, too. Donations may also be brought to the Fashion Show.” Trylovich says the fashions on display at the June 9 event will showcase some of the upscale items and designer name brands available for purchase at the Drake Closet. There will be a Drake Closet store at the fashion show where guests can shop, along with exciting raffle prizes. “We’re thrilled to hold the fundraiser at UPS this year. The fashion show has grown each year since we began, and it’s a lot of fun. This is a wonderful community event undertaken by the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce and we encourage everyone to attend,” she said.

If you go What: UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway, Sandy Springs. When: 5:30-9 p.m. Where: Community leaders model clothing Cost: $20 Chamber members; $25 non-members. Attendees must pre-register by May 31 at www. sandyspringsperimeterchamber.com. More Info: Women’s Business Network of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce

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The Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony is at 10 a.m. May 25 at City Hall. The Roswell Rotary Committee organizing it are, back row from left, Jack Wyche, Carolyn Mattingly, Ron Cowan, Dade Young, Walt Woliver, Diane Coleman and Ralph Rowland. Kneeling are, from left, Jim McIntire and Lou Tabickman.

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What: Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony When: 10 a.m. May 25 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Ga.

Vietnam War. This is the 18th annual event.

Chairman of the event, David Young, said it was important for the community and the nation to remember those who serve in the armed forces. “This gives a special place to remember a family member or friend’s sacrifices they made for the freedom we have today,” Young said. “The young ones need to see the sacrifices made for them.” Exhibits, displays, music, a military ceremony, presentation of colors, the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance,

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25 at 8:30 a.m. at Alpharetta City Hall. “We’re looking forward to paying tribute, as a city, to those who have died while in the service of this country as a member of our armed forces,” said Mayor David Belle Isle. “It’s one of the reasons we developed the new Brooke Street Park behind City Hall. Come join

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CITY OF MILTON JUNE 2015 TAX SALE STACEY INGLIS ASST. CITY MANAGER CITY OF MILTON STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON Under and by virtue of certain tax Fi.Fa.’s issued by the City of Milton, Fulton County Georgia. In favor of the City of Milton and, against the following named persons and the property as described immediately below their respective name(s). There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the Steps of City Hall in Milton, Fulton County Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in June 2015 the same being June 2, 2015. The following property will be sold between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The properties listed below and described, or as much thereof as will satisfy the City tax execution on the respective individual, will be sold. The properties hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in the City of Milton, Fulton County, State of Georgia. The years for which said Fi.Fa.’s are issued and levied are stated below the name of the owner in each case. This is a buyer beware sale and all property will be sold as is. The City makes no warranty, neither expressed nor implied, as to title. Properties are sold under the power of a tax sale deed with specific rights of redemption. Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, all taxes, advertising cost and recording fees. Pursuant to Georgia Law, payment will be required within one (1) hour of the completion of the tax sale. In the event a bid is not properly paid, the property shall be re-offered at 2:00 PM on the day of the sale, or the following day that being June 3, 2015. File #-- 10 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5420 0971 294 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Avensong Community Assn Inc., (aka Avensong Community Association, Inc., ) Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 20027/46 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5420 0971 294 9, in Land Lots 971 and 972 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.10898 acres, more or less, “Common Area”, Avensong Subdivision, Unit One, shown in Plat Book 183, Page 136-137, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 20027, Page 46, located on Avensong Crossing. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 11 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3800 0736 042 3 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Batesville Road Investors LLC Current Property Owner: Cornerstone Bank Reference Deed: 52167/319 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3800 0736 042 3, in Land Lots 736 & 777 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.33 acres, more or less, designated as Common Area Detention/ Water Quality Pond 1, High Grove Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 363, Page 59, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 52167, Page 319, known as 504 Gables Run. Years Due: 2014

File #-- 15 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3560 1019 028 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Blackwell, Hazel A N Admin (ET AL) Current Property Owner: Blackwell, Hazel Annette Nelson; Ralph John Nelson; Patricia Diane Nelson Perkins, Gloria Sue Nelson Henry & Ricky David Nelson Reference Deed: 14134/345 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3560 1019 028 8, in Land Lot 1010 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 14134, Page 345, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 13090 Arnold Mill Road. Years Due: 2012-2014 File #-- 23 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3740 0304 045 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Brown, Derick L. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 49348/348 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3740 0304 045 1, in Land Lot 304 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 11, Hickory Crest Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 306, Pages 131-134, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 49348, Page 348, known as 16100 Segwick Drive. Years Due: 2014

Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 51232/678 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5430 1044 458 9, in Land Lot 1044 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.0429 acre, more or less, being Lot 73, Morris Lake Subdivision, Unit V, shown in Plat Book 228, Page 148, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 51232, Page 678, known as 3374 Lathenview Court. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 28 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5180 0399 041 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Carson, Robert L Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 52121/210 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5180 0399 041 8, in Land Lot 399 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.22 acres, more or less, being Lot 44, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club, Phase 2-A, shown in Plat Book 322, Page 21, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 52121, Page 210, known as 310 Blair Court. Years Due: 2014

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

that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5430 1044 310 2, in Land Lot 1044 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 34, Morris Lake Subdivision, Unit III, shown in Plat Book 223, Page 57, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50370, Page 262, known as 3517 Wennington Trace. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 48 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3780 0634 027 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Estes, R Morgan Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 32867/685 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3780 0634 027 1, in Land Lot 634 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Tract 1, shown in Plat Book 231, Page 3, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 32867, Page 685, known as 14716 Taylor Road. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 60 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5250 0902 054 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Jones Jalil ET AL Current Property Owner: Jones, Jalil; Wadia Shuron Hill & Melvene Patricia Hill Reference Deed: 50431/684 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5250 0902 054 6, in Land Lot 902 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 27, The Fairmont Subdivision, Phase II, shown in Plat

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we survived. I’m in my 30s, and I received my first cell phone in university. I never used it because, hey, no one else had one. Now, I see 5 year olds getting their own smart phones, and teens getting top-of-theline devices. And these phones

Book 205, Page 77, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50431, Page 684, known as 13600 Weycroft Circle. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 70 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5240 0831 110 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: LIU Investment Partners LLLP Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 46485/68; 43884/450; 28692/38-44 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5240 0831 110 5, in Land Lot 831 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being a portion of the property shown in Plat Book 335, Page 9, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 46485, Page 68, Deed Book 43884, Page 450, Deed Book 28692, Pages 38-44, located on State Hwy 9. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 74 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4850 0317 045 0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Malak, Mohamad M Current Property Owner: Household Realty Corporation Reference Deed: 53752/271 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4850 0317 045 0, in Land Lot 317 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 34, Sable Pointe Subdivision, Phase II-C, shown in Plat Book 194, Page 130, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53752, Page 271, known as 840 Northwood Drive. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 79 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5201 0543 008 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: McLain, Jean Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 36819/173 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5201 0543 008 7, in Land Lot 543 of the 2nd District, 2nd

miltonherald.com | Milton Herald | May 20, 2015 | 35 are more powerful than the first computer I owned. Straight to voicemail? Heck, we had busy signals and answering machines that beeped at you. I’m reminded of old movies from the 1950s. Especially Alec Guinness films. I recall all the powerful office

Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 8, Champions View Subdivision, Unit IV, shown in Plat Book 178, Page 144, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 36819, Page 173, known as 785 Champions Club Drive. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 81 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4131 0883 031 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Mendoza, Bruno Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 51217/115 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4131 0883 031 5, in Land Lot 833 & 884 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 1.9 acres, more or less, being Lot 25 of the Crabapple North Subdivision, Phase II, shown in Plat Book 173, Page 146, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 51217, Page 115, known as 895 Freemanwood Lane. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 85 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4941 0979 068 2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Monago, Obinna & Berlinda O Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 50610/40 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4941 0979 068 2, in Land Lot 979 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, containing 0.8678 acres, more or less, Lot 14, Block D, Hopewell Plantation Subdivision, Unit 1, Phase 2, shown in Plat Book 166, Page 12, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50610, Page 40, located on Bridgett Court. Years Due: 2014 File #-- 90 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5110 1040 073 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Pace, Sarah Beth Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 53958/190

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common at the time the filmmakers didn’t feel a need to mention it, yet watching it 50 years later, I couldn’t fathom its use. It makes you think how our culture will change in another 10 years. Or even 5 years. We can’t even imagine.

Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5110 1040 073 7, in Land Lot 1040 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 39, Building 7, The Preserve at Windward Village Subdivision, Phase 1, shown in Plat Book 234, Page 117, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53958, Page 190, known as 13076 Region Trace. Years Due: 2014

Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4932 0893 005 8, in Land Lot 894 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 5, Block A, Northpark Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 162, Page 89, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 43100, Page 305 and Deed Book 50525, Page 75, known as 2340 Old Northpark Lane. Years Due: 2013-2014

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

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

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

File #-- 117 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4900 0678 045 3 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Thames, Leaundre & Vickie L Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 29203/94 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4900 0678 045 3, in Land Lot 678 of the 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 3, Stratforde Estates at Hopewell, shown in Plat Book 205, Page 124, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 29203, Page 94, known as 720 Stratforde Drive. Years Due: 2014

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Brolly named 2015 Fulton County Animal Services Pet of the Week: Panda Georgia Scholar MILTON, Ga. – John Brolly, a 2015 graduate of Milton High School, is among the 183 seniors statewide named to the 2015 Georgia Scholars list by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE). Students were selected based on their accomplishments in the classroom as well as in the community. “Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities and in the home,” said Matt Cardoza of the GDOE. Brolly will attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall.

Roswell: Continued from Page 33 POW/MIA Tribute and the laying of a wreath will all be featured in the event beneath the trees of city hall. Music will be provided by the Atlanta Wind Symphony and the Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes and Drums. After the event, the Chuck Nation Band will perform.

The Emcee will again by radio host Moby. After the ceremony, families can enjoy a picnic on the city hall grounds. The Roswell Remembers Memorial Day ceremony is presented by the Roswell Rotary Club and City of Roswell. It is May 25 at 10 a.m. at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell at the Faces of War Memorial. For more information, visit www.roswellmemeoriaday.com.

ATLANTA – LifeLine Animal Project presents the Fulton County Animal Services Pet of the Week, Panda. This adorable 2-year-old female has a panda bear face, a silky coat and weighs 40 pounds. Panda is sweet, submissive and aims to please. She loves to give and receive affection, and really likes to play outside. Panda sometimes gets picked on by other shelter dogs because of her submissive nature, so she really needs to be adopted where she can finally feel safe. Panda is great with kids and would make the perfect family dog. Now through the end of March, you can adopt Panda for only $45 through our “Adopt a Lucky Charm” promotion. This price includes her spay, microchip and vaccines. To meet this great dog, please drop by the shelter, email at adoptions@fultonanimalservices.com or call 404-613-0357. To view dogs or cats available for adoption, please visit the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, 30318 or go to www.fultonanimalservices. com.

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Linda Pruitt Chambers, 68, of Cumming, passed away May 9, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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Mitchell Lee Easter, of Cumming, passed away May 7, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Melanie Elaine Garton, of Cumming, passed away May 4, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Harry Dean Maret, 80, of Cumming, passed away May 6, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Joseph Dillard McGinnis, 77, of Cumming, passed away May 9, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Terri Ann McKinlay, 39, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Shirley Hendrix Mooney, 71, of Cumming, passed away May 10, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Phillip Rink Robinson, 75, of Cumming, passed away May 8, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Arthur Max Singleton, 97, of Cumming, passed away May 7, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

RFQ NUMBER 15-PW4 Sealed Proposal Due Date: June 3, 2015 2:00PM Local Time Milton City Hall To be publicly opened approximately 2:05PM in the Courthouse The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed proposals for FY15 Update to Milton Comprehensive Transportation Plan will be posted on the following websites the week of May 13th. http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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What: Alpharetta Memorial Day

us as we honor those who first honored us through their service and sacrifice.” The Memorial Day Tribute will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with a performance by the Alpharetta City Band followed by a program including keynote speaker Lt. Nick Snider, who is known for being a voice of patriotism in America. Snider served in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer, followed by a 33-year career with United Parcel Service (UPS). For many years, he has dedicated his life to creating the National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta, which opened on July 4, 2004. More information on the keynote speaker can be found at www.nicksnider.net. “Memorial Day is an important day in the life of our nation and our hometown,” said John Hipes, chairman of Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute. “It is a day to show our respect, individually and collectively, to those who have earned it.

When: May 25 at 8:30 a.m.

City: Continued from Page 1 Jamison. “We absolutely want to hear from everyone interested in their community.” A conservation subdivision

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza

“This will be an occasion to be a part of Alpharetta history,” Hipes added. The back of the new City Hall was specifically built to include a stage-like area for programs such as Memorial Day. Eventually, a veterans’ memorial will be located in the park opposite the podium. Fundraising efforts are underway to create it. Each year, Alpharetta has the Old Soldiers Day Parade, which celebrates all things military with floats and bands. This event will add to that tradition, Belle Isle said. “This is a great opportunity,” Belle Isle said. “We can celebrate together those who have given everything.” sets aside an amount of land for preservation. It is one of many options among Milton’s growing list of conservation and lifestyle initiatives. Visit www.cityofmiltonga.us for more information both on the meetings and the conservation subdivision ordinance. —Jonathan Copsey

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RCVB: Continued from Page 18 Tourism Partner Award: This award was presented to Dianna and Joseph Avena for their immensely popular Ghost Tours of Roswell. “While many cities offer similar ghost tours, Diana and Joseph’s tours are an entirely different attraction,” Etris said. Rather than stoop to blood and gore, their tours are more cerebrally based. They ask the question is the occult real? Do ghosts

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haunt these streets and cemeteries? As the patrons walk the walk, the Avenas, acting as “paranormal pioneers” allow the ghosts to decide whether to deign to give a sign. Meanwhile, the patrons hear a lot of the history of Roswell – not all of it in the history books. Etris says the Roswell Ghost Tours are also one of the big economic attractions, bringing thousands of tourists to the city. Roswell Inc. Executive Director Steve Stroud, working

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in concert with the RCVB, announced Roswell Inc.’s business awards: Young Professional Award: This award went to Brendan Walsh, president of Lehigh Homes and Development. The son of a builder, Walsh was “swinging a hammer as soon as he could walk.” He started his career with Ryan Homes. Today, he has his own development company. He also serves on the Roswell Design Review Board. Stroud praised Walsh’s

developments for their walkability and their design. RCVB President Ken Davis presented the award that was his choice alone. It goes to the board member who has done the most to promote and advance the RCVB. This year’s President’s Award went to Alex Paulson of Randall Paulson Architects. Davis cited Paulson’s willingness to serve on many commit-

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

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tees and especially for his work on the Branding Committee. “Alex has provided countless hours of service to the RCVB. He’s a Georgia Tech grad, and they always work hard,” said Davis. Davis and Stroud also presented the Economic Development Award to Lennar Corporation for the Roswell City Walk project and its economic impact on the city of Roswell.

City of Milton PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Milton will offer the following property for sale at auction beginning Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and the final auction ending Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Full property descriptions, as well as the bidding process, will be available through the city’s website’s home page at www.cityofmiltonga.us by following the link provided for www.GovDeals.com. Vehicle: 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

Wednesday May 20 at 6:30pm Saturday May 30 at 10:00am Milton City Hall Council Chambers 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107-E Milton, Georgia 30004 678-242-2500

The buyer will have up to 5 business days to pay with cash, money order, or cashier’s check and 10 business days to remove the vehicle. All vehicles will be available for inspection, by appointment only, at 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Ste 107F, Milton, GA 30004. Please direct all inquiries to scott.mulvey@cityofmiltonga.us.

Wednesday June 10 at 6:30pm Alpharetta Courthouse 12624 Broadwell Rd, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 678-297-6250

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