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Milton High School Principal steps down Cliff Jones to take administrative role with Fulton Schools BY CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School Principal Clifford Jones announced his resignation last week to take a position as the executive director of accountability for the Fulton County School System. Taking his place at Milton High School beginning July 1 is Nathan Buhl, current principal of Crabapple Middle School. Jones’ departure came as

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Part of summer camps at schools By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The zombie hoards are coming to Cambridge High School this summer, thanks to the efforts of students and teacher Dr. Thomas Washburn. Last summer, Washburn hosted a CSI camp that allowed students to examine the finer points of a crime scene.

This year, it’s zombies. “I remembered the CDC did a zombie PSA detailing disaster preparedness,” Washburn said. “Lots of high school kids think that’s a camp they want to go to.” As part of the “Zombie Apocalypse Survival Team,” students will learn how diseases spread, how to survive in extreme circumstances, debate what the best weapon or vehicle would be in the apocalypse and learn search and rescue operations. They will also have a “Know your

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enemy day,” where the kids will be dressed as zombies – complete with gore and guts provided by some of the students who learned how to do special effects makeup. “We are going to have fun with it,” Washburn said. The camps are for teens ages 12-18. For more information on the zombie camp or the many other educational camps offered by Cambridge during the summer, visit www. southed.org and click on “camps.”

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a surprise to many Milton parents, many of whom took to social media outlets to discuss the changes to the school and wishing Jones JONES well. Jones leaves after four years as the principal at Milton, but has been at the school since 2001, when he began his career there as a teacher. “I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to support the work of Fulton County

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Ga. 9, Bethany Bend upgrades planned Public invited to May 21 meeting MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Public Works Department and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) are planning to widen Ga. 9 from Windward Parkway to the Forsyth County line. This includes Bethany Bend intersection improvements, and an open house will be held May 21 to gather feedback on the proposed concepts. This public information open house will be held in the City Council chambers of Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway. The open house will

last from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentation. “The meeting will allow the public to view the proposed project, ask questions and comment on the proposals,” said Sara Leaders, transportation engineer for the city of Milton. “We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to let us know your view of the concepts.” For more information on this or any transportation project in Milton, contact Leaders at 678-242-2559 or sara.leaders@cityofmiltonga.us, or visit Milton’s intersection improvements the city website. —Jonathan Copsey

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DUI arrests ►► Amiyrah S. Lundy, 23, of

Carriage Trace, Roswell, was arrested April 27 on Rockberry Lane in Alpharetta for DUI, wanted person and failure to maintain lane. ►► John William Edwards, 25, of Creekline Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 27 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. ►► Jordan Taylor Wickline, 24, of Lawrenceville was arrested April 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to change address on driver’s license. ►► Brian Kehler Samuels, 18,

Inside were two people, a man and woman. When asked for her ID, the driver said she did not have one, but said she was “Falencia Yates,” and gave a birthdate. A search of that name turned up another person. When questioned, the driver admitted her real name was Casha C. Henderson, 24, of Maple Lane, Alpharetta. The owner of the car was the passenger, Phillip Bernard Scott, 24, of the same address. The car allegedly smelled of marijuana.

A search turned up a bag containing more than an ounce of pot, a box of baggies and a scale. There were two loaded handguns also on the occupants of the car. Scott had $1,595 in cash on him. Scott was charged with selling marijuana and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Henderson was charged with failure to maintain lane, driving on a suspended license, giving a false name to police and possession of marijuana.

address. The victim, who lives on Hillgate Crossing, said a U.S. Postal Service package arrived at her front door addressed to her 24-year-old son, with a slightly misspelled name. She opened the package to find a gift-wrapped package inside (with birthday card). Inside that package was a container holding two sealed packages filled with 2.5 pounds of marijuana. Police were called and they took possession of the drug.

Tracking the origin of the package, police found it came from Sacramento, California.

of Taylor Road, Johns Creek, was arrested April 27 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, underage possession of alcohol, speeding and reckless driving. ►► Michael Christian Lewis, 41, of Jackson, Tennessee, was arrested April 30 on Rock Mill Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Colin John McGowan, 23, of Park Brooke Trace, Alpharetta, was arrested April 28 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Mallory Duncan, 29, of Gables Court, Cumming, was arrested April 27 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving through a safety zone. ►► Mark A. Neal, 42, of Westwind Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested April 13 on Westwind Lane in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

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Fla. woman tries to steal $1,000s ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Florida woman allegedly tried several times to withdraw thousands in cash from local banks using a stolen ID May 1. Employees with the Wells Fargo Bank on Windward Parkway told police Laura

of Maysville was arrested April 30 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too closely. ►► John Playford, 28, of Norcross was arrested May 3 on Birmingham Highway in Milton for DUI, child endangerment and failure to maintain lane.

Drug arrests ►► Jordan James Davis, 27, of

Riverdale was arrested April 27 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items, wanted person, suspended license and driving within a gore. ►► Cody Nicholas Davenport, 19, of State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, was arrested May 3 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drugrelated items, speeding and

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attempting to elude police. ►► Joshua Lee Finger, 33, of Jonesboro was arrested April 30 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. ►► Nicole Michelle Harding, 34, of Marietta was arrested April 30 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. ►► Sarah Ashley Martin, 18, of Holcombe Hill Court, Milton, was arrested May 3 on Cogburn Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and underage possession of alcohol. ►► Rebekah Anne Martin, 18, of Holcombe Hill Court, Milton, was arrested May 3 on Cogburn Road in Milton for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items, failure to maintain lane, open container and underage possession of alcohol.

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Fake bills land woman in jail ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Powder Springs woman was arrested May 6 for allegedly using several counterfeit $100 bills at local stores. Police were called to the Kirkland’s at North Point Mall about 4 p.m. after the store said a woman had just attempted to buy a $10 item

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money. It needed to be paid immediately or he would be arrested or, worse, deported. The victim went to several stores to buy “Green Dot” gift cards to pay for the money, since each store only allows up to $1,000 to be purchased at once. After the victim transferred the money to the “IRS,” he called the real IRS to explain his situation. They told him he was scammed.

Two men robbed at gunpoint JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two men were robbed at gunpoint in Johns Creek May 9. According to the victims,

they were returning home to their apartment in the Camden Ridge Apartments on State Bridge Road at 12:45 p.m. when three men stopped them on the breezeway of the building. One man had a pistol. One of the victims ran from the scene and jumped to the ground calling for help. The other victim stayed and said the men hit him on the head and forced him to lie down. This man had cellphones and keys taken from him. The assailants then fled in a gold Chevy Cobalt. Police arrived and found the Cobalt in a nearby parking lot, abandoned. The car was bought from a Lawrenceville dealership.

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3 bodies in 'Hooch not connected Officials say no link By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Three bodies found in or near the Chattahoochee River in the past week created a lot of speculation, however the three deaths appear unconnected, say officials. A 57-year-old Johns Creek woman was found Saturday, May 3. Two boaters found the body floating in the river near State Bridge Road. The victim was later identified as Gee Hee Kang. Kang was wearing street clothes. She had no identification, but did possess a key to her

apartment complex mailbox, which allowed police to determine her name. An autopsy conducted by the Fulton County MediTAYLOR cal Examiner’s Office determined she drowned. How she ended up in the river is still unclear. “We do not know yet how she ended up in the river,” said Johns Creek Police Spokesman Lt. Chris Byers, adding, “However there were no signs of trauma on her body whatsoever.” Two days later, May 5, a

man was found in the river near Austell, in Cobb County. Identified as Perfecto Ochoa Alvarado, 34, his body was found floating on a log near the Fulton County/Cobb County line. Austell police have officially declared it a homicide and are investigating. Finally, on Sunday, May 11, the most recent victim was found along the banks of the river, on the federal park land in Roswell. Markiesha Taylor, 20, of Decatur was found about 1:30 p.m. at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s Vickery Creek Park, near the intersection of Ga. 9 and Riverside Road. Roswell Police Spokeswoman Lisa Holland said the body

was found by a resident walking in the park. It was found along Vickery Creek, which feeds into the Chattahoochee. “We were initially called out there because somebody found the body,” said Holland. Because this is federal land, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has become involved and the investigation was turned over to them, Holland said. The FBI was called in to investigate because the body was found on federal park land. However, May 13, the case was handed to Roswell police. The FBI determined Taylor’s body was moved to the park and dropped off. Cause of death is still unknown.

Kimberly-Clark announces Alpharetta expansion New health care company to hire 200 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – KimberlyClark Corp. announced May 6 that it will be forming a new health care division. The new company will be called Halyard Health Inc., and will be headquartered in Alpharetta. It is expected to hire up to 200 new workers in the next two years. “The planned spin-off of our health care business continues our focus on creating shareholder value. “When the spin-off is completed, Halyard Health will be able to take advantage of its leading positions in several key categories to drive its performance and pursue

its own opportunities,” said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Falk. “This move will also allow Kimberly-Clark to further sharpen our focus on growing our consumer and K-C professional brands around the world.” Once the planned spin-off is completed later this year, Halyard Health will be a standalone public company and is expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The company generates approximately $1.7 billion in annual net sales, has leading market positions in both surgical and infection prevention

This move will also allow Kimberly-Clark to further sharpen our focus on growing our consumer and K-C Professional brands around the world.” THOMAS J. FALK Kimberly-Clark Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Governor signs bill that helps disabled Georgians, firefighters ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 298 into law on April 24, updating several sections of regulations for the Department of Driver Services including a new way for a person with a disability to get access to special parking services. It allows a doctor’s statement to replace a signed, notarized affidavit as proof for someone to obtain a special parking decal or placard when a notary public is not present in the doctor’s office. “It is important that Georgians who need access to special parking spaces have a simple way of getting them,” said Sen. Jack Murphy (RCumming), the bill’s sponsor. “This streamlined process removes an obstacle and saves potential headaches.”

To apply for a disabled person’s parking decal or placard, take a notarized MV-9D form or signed doctor’s statement to the local county tag office. The bill also allows volunteer firefighters to apply for or renew a driver’s license without having to pay a fee. If the firefighter brings a current copy of his or her certification and a letter from the chief executive officer of the official entity that operates the fire department on company letterhead, there will not be the normal $20 processing fee for the application or renewal. “Volunteer firefighters willingly put themselves in harm’s way to make Georgia a safer place to live,” said Murphy. “This is a small gesture from the state to say thank you for their outstanding service and

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Kathy Cobb and her horse Lucy ride at the last Alpharetta Rodeo in 2005. She is trying to resurrect the rodeo in Milton, but needs funds to do so.

MILTON, Ga. – Horses are a way of life in Milton. It seems on nearly every road there are horse farms and barns, with equines grazing in the fields or riders galloping in riding rings. For many years, the Alpharetta Rodeo was a perfect place to host some of the talents of the region’s best Western riders at the Wills Park Equestrian Center. Over 15,000 riders took part in it. In 2005, in its 20th year, the rodeo closed its doors. Now the Milton Saddle Club and its president Kathy Cobb want to bring it back. “It was a huge deal,” Cobb said of the rodeo.

Team ropers, calf ropers, bull riders, pole benders and all manner of riders took part in the rodeo every year, paying homage to the Wild West and Western riding. There was even a rodeo pageant, for girls to show off not only style, but riding skills. “It is the cowboy way of riding,” Cobb said. Despite focusing on Western riding – as opposed to the more common English riding style – Cobb said she and the Milton Saddle Club want to welcome all styles of riders. “We want to unite equine of all disciplines at the Milton Saddle Club,” she said. “Everybody is welcome. The important thing is a love of horses. We want to celebrate riding.”

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Sip Restaurant concept opens at Collection Award-winning chef to lead new location By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The concept is unique – order from over 50 wines and sip them by the ounce, half glass, full glass or bottle. Sip Wine and Tapas Bar, the unique Milton wine bar/ restaurant has opened a second location. On May 14, Sip Wine and Tapas opened at the Collection at Forsyth shopping center, 440 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. Owner Foster Smith, a New Orleans transplant, said he and his family really enjoy the community in Forsyth and had been eyeing a new location for a while. Called Sip at the Collection at Forsyth, the elegant and rustic setting with both indoor and outdoor dining will host company events, weddings and of course, a dining experience. “Everyone loves the quality of food,” Smith said. “It’s not an afterthought. It’s primary to the business. And, the automated wine machines, which allow you to taste just a sip (one ounce) or more.” The 120-seat dining area features a large exposed brick wall and copper-topped bar. The lounge is an intimate clustered seating area with chandeliers, wood paneling and hand-painted walls. There is also ample outdoor seating under a pergola that sits 30 now, but will double in the coming months, Smith said. The Forsyth location offers a unique self-serve wine set up that enhances the Milton location. Smith said there will be a “symbiosis” between the two,

Blackened Ahi Tuna with Asian pear, chick pea salad and blood orange gastrique. as “one will feed off the other.” Guests may buy a gift card in any denomination to use the entertaining system. Insert a Sip gift card into the wine machine and the wine is dispensed – immediately. The wine case stores 64 wines – 24 whites and 40 reds, Smith said. Guests can choose a one-, three- or six-ounce pour of each wine. “It’s a really fun way to try out wines,” Smith said. Weekly wine tastings, plus multi-course wine pairing events will feature exciting wineries and engage new customers in the Cumming location, Smith said. This self-serve wine set up is also accommodating for special events as it allows the host to offer each guest a finite amount to spend with the use of a personalized gift card, he said. Sip’s food is called tapas, quite literally “tops.” This food style began in the Jerez region of Spain, which is also the birthplace of sherry. Patrons would place their “bar food”

Award-winning Chef Greg DeMichiel will lead the new Sip location. plates on top of their glasses to keep the flies out of the sweet sherry. The small plates of food became known as tapas. Sip Wine and Tapas will serve brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week. A few of their unique dinner tapas menu items are Buratta in a Jar with creamy mozzarella, fig jam and crostini, Grilled Shrimp and Grits with white cheddar, tasso cream and mill grits and Blackened Ahi Tuna with Asian pear, chick pea salad and blood orange gastrique. Sip uses seasonal ingredients to prepare their “global” cuisine.

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Area communities join Mental Health Literacy initiative Mental health first aid to Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Perimeter Church is initiating the Mental Health First Aid program in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Milton. Perimeter Church will train hundreds of professionals and gatekeepers working in foster care, adoption, social service, law enforcement, veteran organizations and other members of the public to improve mental health literacy – helping them identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. “We are thrilled to bring Mental Health First Aid to our community,” said Marti Vogt. “This important educational effort goes a lot further than emergency intervention; it really helps people understand the shroud of fear and misjudgment facing individuals and families who experience mental illnesses and addiction. It will help rid this community of the associated stigma and move more and more people toward recovery.” Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour training certification course that teaches

participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for the individual. The certification program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments. Thorough evaluations in randomized controlled trials and a quantitative study have proved the CPR-like program effective in improving trainees’ knowledge of mental disorders, reducing stigma and increasing the amount of help provided to others. “We welcome Marti Vogt’s involvement and enthusiasm in the Mental Health First Aid community,” said Linda Rosenberg, president and chief executive officer of the National Council for Behavioral Health, the organization that brought Mental Health First Aid to the United States in 2008. “We know they will have a great impact on the mental health communities through-

out [the area], and will be key players in improving mental health literacy nationwide,” Rosenberg said. In its pilot year, the program was introduced in nearly 20 states and more than 40 communities nationwide. The National Council certified Vogt to provide the Mental Health First Aid program in October 2010 through an instructor certification course in Atlanta, and all the sites across the nation that replicate this program maintain strict fidelity to the original, proven program. Mental Health First Aid originated in 2001 in Australia under the direction of founders Betty Kitchener and Tony Jorm. To date, it has been replicated in 20 other countries worldwide, including Hong Kong, Scotland, England, Canada, Finland and Singapore. For more information or to participate in a Mental Health First Aid training in Johns Creek on June 21, contact Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road. This eight-hour course provides tools needed to identify a mental health crisis until professional help is available.

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FaithBridge celebrates National Foster Care Month ALPHARETTA, Ga. – FaithBridge Foster Care, a Christcentered child placement agency, will host a prayer breakfast to celebrate National Foster Care Month and the growing ministry in Georgia on Tuesday, May 20 in Roswell. The breakfast and fundraiser will be held at 8 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. The event is open to the public, and community members, the faith-based community and policymakers interested in addressing the state’s foster care crisis are invited to attend. Pastor Johnny Hunter of First Baptist Church of Woodstock will be the keynote speaker. Registration and coffee begins at 7:30 a.m., and the program will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. FaithBridge’s strategy is to mobilize, organize and equip local churches and communities to solve the country’s foster care crisis. There currently are more than 7,000 children across the state in foster care. FaithBridge partners with churches in metro Atlanta and in Glynn County on the Georgia

If you go What: Prayer Breakfast When: Tuesday, May 20 8 a.m. Where: Doubletree Hotel at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell Cost: To register, contact Christi Howard at choward@faithbridgefostercare.org or 678-6907106.

coast to find families to serve as foster parents. FaithBridge is headquartered in Alpharetta. It has served more than 500 foster children in metro Atlanta and has recruited more than 200 foster families in partnership with local churches in the past five years. Seats for the breakfast are limited. To register, contact Christi Howard at choward@ faithbridgefostercare.org or 678-690-7106. To learn more about FaithBridge go to www. faithbridgefostercare.org.

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Tuskegee Airmen to speak in Alpharetta American Heritage Society sponsors black WWII flyers ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The American Heritage Society of Georgia will present another special historical and educational program for the communities of North Fulton when it hosts “Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and Women of WWII.” Three original Tuskegee Airmen are to be part of the program Thursday, May 29, at Alpharetta City Hall at 7 p.m. All three are over 90 years old, so frailty may be an issue. It is part of the “Understanding the Foundations of

America” series. The program will let the public hear the stories of their hardships, accomplishments and their contributions to help win World War II. The women will have stories of support as nurses, secretaries, parachute riggers and mechanics during the war. Bill Hence, an aviation enthusiast, will be displaying a 7-foot model replica of the P51 Red Tail Mustang. Researcher, author and historian Zellie Rainey Orr will be available for a book signing of her book on the Tuskegee Airmen “Heroes in War – Heroes at Home: The First Top Guns.” Carol McGinnis Yeje will lead the program in patriotic song with Vietnam veteran

Irish pubs book wins award Named ‘Next Generation Indie Book’ ATLANTA – “Irish Pubs in America: History, Lore and Recipes,” by Robert Meyers with Ron Wallace, was recently named the winner in the Coffee Table Book/Photography category of the 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards recognize authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books. “Indies” include larger independent publishers, small presses, university presses and e-book publishers. Deeds Publishing, publisher of Meyers’ book, is a full-service publisher in Atlanta, founded in 2005. “‘Irish Pubs in America’ pays tribute to the many achievements and contributions the Irish have made to the United States,” Meyers said. “The book uses the Irish pub as the vehicle to tell that magnificent story.” “There is a magic about Irish pubs that transcends national boundaries and cultures,” Wallace said. “Irish pubs take root everywhere in

Roger Wise assisting in honoring the documented original Tuskegee Airmen. The Atlanta chapter, Tuskegee Airmen Inc. members will also be in attendance. It is their mission to help preserve the WWII Tuskegee Airmen’s heritage as an inspiration of endless possibilities of accomplishment for future generations. The Mighty Men of Valor Choir of St. James United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, will present a special surprise for the Tuskegee Airmen as well.

Bill Hence will be displaying a 7-foot model replica of the P51 Red Tail Mustang.

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Milton High hosts mathlete competition

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MILTON, Ga. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Milton High School Mu Alpha Theta math honors society hosted its first math tournament for Crabapple Crossing Elementary School students May 10. The contest is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mini-Mathletes.â&#x20AC;?Â The winners of the Mini-Mathletes competition were fifthgrader Pranav Vishwanadha in first place, fifth-grader Aryan Dhingra in second place and fourth-grader Asmi Kumar in third place. All participants received certificates,Â ribbonsÂ andÂ goodies, and the winners received math books and gift cards. The program was so successful, the high school plans to host another contest forÂ multiple elementary schools nextÂ year and possibly a middle school math tournament as well. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Katherine Tuggle

Mr. Yang (Mu Alpha Theta and Math Team sponsor), Agni Kumar (Milton HS Math Team President), Samantha Lang, Morgan Laketa, Brendan Kemple, Monisha Rao, Valery Dinh, Danielle Mitchell, Andre Jove, Pranav Manem, Meghana Nallajerla, Christina Dinh (Milton HS Mu Alpha Theta President). Volunteers Harrison Lee, Patricia Chang, and Vishal Vardhineedi are not pictured.â&#x20AC;?

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Gladiators reach quarterfinals with sweep against Lassiter By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Gladiators advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAA state baseball playoffs, defeating Lassiter 7-4 and 13-7 in a doubleheader last week, May 7. Johns Creek (20-11) was scheduled to host Valdosta in the quarterfinals, with a doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday and a third game if necessary on Wednesday. The winner of that series will play at the winner of the MiltonKennesaw Mountain series, beginning with a doubleheader Monday.

Lassiter, which went 1115 during the regular season, had knocked off Region 7 champion Mountain View in the first round on a pair of shutouts, but the Gladiators put up 20 runs in their two wins. In the opener, Johns Creek scored in five of six innings, taking a 5-0 lead after five innings. Charlie Hecht pitched a complete game to get the win, scattering nine hits and allowing just two earned runs. Cody Hardage led the

King’s Ridge advances to championship series MCDONOUGH, Ga. – The King’s Ridge Tigers swept No. 1-ranked Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 11-3 and 7-2 last week to advance to the finals of the state Class A private school baseball finals. The Tigers, the No. 5 seed in the 16-team bracket, played a doubleheader at No. 2 Mount Paran Christian last Saturday, May 17, for the state title, with a third game if necessary scheduled for Monday. Brandt Stallings drove in seven runs in the doubleheader against ELCA to power the Tigers (26-4), who also got strong pitching efforts from Connor Burns and Austin Higginbotham. Stallings had three hits, two of them home runs, and four RBI in the opener. Burns contributed two hits and Cullen Monette and Grayson Byrd drove in two runs each. Stallings’ first homer helped lift

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Gladiators’ 10hit attack with an RBI single in the first inning, a sacrifice fly in the fourth and a solo homer in the sixth. Chase Solomon had two hits, scored a run and drove in one. Tyler Dupree went 2-for-2 with an RBI, and Noah Wilmot had two hits to start scoring rallies. Lassiter scored twice in the bottom of the sixth in the second game to take a 6-4 lead,

but the Gladiators scored nine runs in the seventh to more than erase their deficit. Freshman Jared Mihalik started the winning rally with a hit, followed by singles by Bradley Flink and Tyler Prescott. Hardage singled to cut Lassiter’s lead to one, and after the Gladiators tied the game on a groundout, Solomon delivered a three-run triple to break it open. Ross Funke, Mihalik, Cameron Moore and Zach Gorowitz added hits later in the inning as the Gladiators expanded

their lead. Solomon went 3-for3 with a solo homer and drove in four runs, and Prescott had two hits and an RBI. Prescott also went the first four innings on the mound, allowing three hits and three earned runs. Nicholas Radivoi got the win in relief, yielding two earned runs over the final three innings. Valdosta (22-8) finished third in Region 1 and defeated Newnan and McEachern in the first two rounds, needing a 6-5 victory in game three against Newnan to get past the opening round.

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Veteran Jack Simpson tells the members of the Roswell Rotary Club his impressions of the Honor Air trip last month and thanked them.

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Veterans give thanks for Honor Air Rotary program flew 60 to Washington, D.C. By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For the sixth year, Roswell Rotary Club held “Honor Air” April 2, where 60 veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam were flown to Washington, D.C. to see the war memorials and Arlington Cemetery. At the weekly Roswell Rotary meeting May 15, the military men and women who went on the trip had a chance to talk about what happened and thank the Rotarians. “It never ceases to amaze me, the gratitude these men

and women give back to the club,” said Gene Beckham, one of the organizers of the event. “But I have to say, ‘Guys, it’s about you. This is us saying thank you.’” Beckham said the trip was a large undertaking, with 150 people involved, plus members of the Roswell police and fire departments who provided an escort and farewell, respectively. Each year, Honor Air flies veterans to the capital for free, spending a day touring the monuments. Each step along the way, senators, officials and well-

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Georgia’s new weapons law – what is it, how does it affect you? Alpharetta Police respond to questions By JOHN SRIKA Alpharetta police detective ATLANTA – On April 23, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law House Bill 60, otherwise known as the “Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014.” This is undoubtedly one of the most sweeping firearms legislation changes in Georgia to date. H.B. 60 was passed with strong majorities in both the House and the Senate, and will take effect July 1. The day prior to the bill being signed, a Georgia firearms permit holder was observed with an exposed holstered pistol in a Forsyth County park. The park contained a large number of children participating in sporting events as well as their parents and guests. Although the permit holder was exercising his legal right to carry a firearm in a county park and not found to be doing anything illegal, the confusion surrounding his actions generated a great deal of concern by community members and others routinely attending park events.

The recent changes in firearms legislation brought about by H.B. 60 will affect how law enforcement professionals interact with people choosing to exercise their right to legally carry firearms and other weapons in public places, including our city parks and recreational facilities. We hope to address some common questions and misconceptions about current firearms legislation and the recent changes brought about by H.B. 60, with specific emphasis on legislative aspects directly affecting Alpharetta parks and recreation users. What is a Georgia weapons carry license? In general, to carry a handgun either openly or concealed in Georgia (other than on their property or inside their home, car or place of business), or a knife designed for offense and defense with a blade length of over 5 inches, a person must possess a valid Georgia weapons carry license. There are exceptions, such as for exempt people employed as peace officers, district attorneys, judges, wardens and people in the military service of the state or of the United States. What if I possess a weapons carry license or permit from another state?

Georgia law also recognizes the weapons licenses of Georgia non-residents for which Georgia has a reciprocal relationship with their home state. These weapons license permit holders must abide by the weapons laws of Georgia when they are in Georgia. Can someone with a weapons license walk around Alpharetta parks or recreational areas with an openly carried firearm? Georgia law does not prohibit weapons license holders from possessing firearms or other weapons in city or county parks. Provided that they are not engaged in some other illegal activity within the park, a person with a weapons license can visit an Alpharetta park while exercising their right to bear arms in either an open or concealed fashion. Isn’t a person with a weapons license supposed to carry their weapon in a holster, concealed from view? Especially in a public park where there may be children present? In Georgia, weapons license holders may carry any weapon openly or concealed in any non-prohibited location in accordance with Georgia law. Although it is a good idea to

The recent changes in firearms legislation brought about by H.B. 60 will affect how law enforcement professionals interact with people choosing to exercise their right to legally carry firearms and other weapons in public places, including our city parks and recreational facilities. do so, there is no legal requirement for weapons to be carried in any type of holster. Suppose I see an openly armed person walking along a trail at Webb Bridge Park. Since I have no idea if they have a weapons license, or whether they are a convicted felon, can I request that the police respond to check this person out? It goes without saying that the safety and security of Alpharetta residents and visitors is of paramount concern to us. That being understood, Georgia law maintains that law-abiding Georgia residents and non-residents possess-

ing weapons licenses have the right to freely visit locations in our state, while armed, that are not deemed off-limits by state or federal law. While the law clearly states that weapons license holders shall have their valid weapons carry license in their immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, this does not mean that law enforcement can detain an armed person (such that they are not free to leave) simply to check whether they are in compliance with this requirement. Outside of a voluntary

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Eagles score another sweep; to face Johns Creek in semis By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – The defending state champion Milton Eagles swept their third straight baseball playoffs series, defeating Kennesaw Mountain 5-4 and 9-5 last week to reach the Class AAAAAA semifinals. The Eagles hosted North Fulton opponent Johns Creek on Monday, May 19, with a third game if necessary scheduled for Tuesday. The winner advances to the finals against Lambert or Parkview, with Milton the home team if the Eagles defeat Johns Creek. Milton (25-7) won both games against Kennesaw Mountain in its final at bat. After the Mustangs tied the first game 4-4 with a run in the top of the seventh, the Eagles scored in the bottom of the inning on a game-winning hit by Jack Thompson. The Eagles trailed 5-4 after six innings in the second game, but scored five runs in the top of the seventh on six hits to complete the sweep. Milton jumped out to a 3-0 lead after three innings in the opener. Dylan Cease singled in a run in the first, and Dalton Ewing’s RBI-double keyed a two-run third. But the Mustangs, limited to one hit the first five innings by Milton starter Matt Geiger, tied the game on a three-run homer in the sixth. The Eagles regained the lead in the bottom of the inning on hits by Clayton Vaught and Steven Curry. But the Mustangs again tied it on a solo homer in the seventh off reliever Will Matthews, who wound up with the win when the Eagles scored in the bot-

Matt Geiger on the mound.

Alex Schnell pitched a complete game. tom of the inning. Curry belted a two-run homer in the second inning of game two as Milton again took an early 3-0 lead. The Mustangs scored three runs in the third and two in the fifth against Milton ace Alex Schnell, with all five runs unearned. Ryan Gridley, who had three of Milton’s 17 hits, singled and scored as the Eagles went ahead 4-3 with a run in the fourth before Kennesaw Mountain (24-8) took its first lead of the series with two

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ROSWELL, Ga. – Blessed Trinity scored a pair of 3-2 victories over Central Carroll last week to reach the semifinals of the Class AAA state baseball playoffs. The Titans (25-8) played at Hart County in a Monday doubleheader in the semifinals, with a third game if necessary scheduled for Tuesday. Ryan Young shut out Central Carroll for six innings, with the Lions scoring twice in the top of the seventh. Cody Roberts got the final out to record the save. Conor Davis had three hits for the Titans, who scored twice in the fourth inning and once in the fifth. Bronco O’Brien had two hits for BT and drove in a run, with Bryson Jenkins also driving in a run. The second game went eight innings, with Roberts picking up the win with 2 1/3 perfect innings in relief of Brad Spinner, who shut out the Lions for five innings. Central scored twice in the sixth before Roberts got out of the jam. Davis again led the BT offense with two hits and two RBI. O’Brien and Jack Dunn also had two hits each, and John Castro had the gamewinning hit in the eighth inning. – Mike Blum

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CITY OF MILTON JUNE 2014 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.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 2014 the same being June 3, 2014. 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.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 4, 2014. File #-- 4 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3560 1019 028 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Blackwell, Hazel A N Admin Current Property Owner: Blackwell, Hazel Annette Nelson; Henry, Gloria Sue 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, City of Milton, 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. Tax Years Due: 2012 - 2013 File #-- 6 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3682 0878 008 5 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Guardsman Realty Co. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 16860/272 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3682 0878 008 5, in Land Lot 878 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 8, Gladwyne Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 154, Page 16, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 16860, Page 272, located on Gladwyne Ridge. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 8 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3710 1093 042 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Engelmann, Richard a/k/a Englemann, Richard Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa

Reference Deed: 43837/240 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3710 1093 042 7, in Land Lot 1093 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 43837, Page 240, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 12805 Arnold Mill Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 10 Map/Parcel Number: 22 3801 0777 011 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Larsen, Nicollette Rodrigues Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 31736/490 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 3801 0777 011 7, in Land Lots 777 & 778 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 31, Estates at National Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 149 , Page 55, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 31736, Page 490, known as 410 Tournament Players Dr. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 17 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4090 0595 020 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Speilberg, Jack aka Spielberg, Jack Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 36422/632 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4090 0595 020 6, in Land Lot 595 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 36422, Page 632, the description

contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Wood Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 34 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4700 0387 080 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Perfect Homes LLC Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 40731/453 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4700 0387 080 4, in Land Lot 387 & 406 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot Common Area, Hampton Manor Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 287, Page 33, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 40731, Page 453, located on Manor Trace. Tax Years Due: 2012-2013 File #-- 38 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4850 0317 045 0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Malak, Mohamad M. Current Property Owner: Jackson, Darius Reference Deed: 49802/355 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, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, Being Lot 34, Sadle 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 49802, Page 355, known as 840 Northwood Drive. Tax Years Due: 2013

File #-- 43 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: 50525/75 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4932 0893 005 8, in Land Lot 894, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, Being Lot 5, Block A, North Park Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 162, Page 89, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 50525, Page 75, known as 2340 Old Northpark Lane. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 46 Map/Parcel Number: 22 4941 0978 041 0 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Hames, Perry G. & Denise B. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 23873/288 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 4941 0978 041 0, in Land Lot 978, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, Being Lot 12, Block C, Hopewell Plantation Subdivision, Unit 1, Phase 2, shown in Plat Book 162, Page 57, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 23873, Page 288, known as 1265 Hopewell Crest. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 69 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5070 0751 029 8 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Riccioni, Peter

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Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 51973/546 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5070 0751 029 8, in Land Lot 751, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 51973, Page 546, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 14330 Cogburn Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 70 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5080 0834 079 2 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Cecil, Terry L. Current Property Owner: Bedingfield, Barbara Reference Deed: 53399/281 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5080 0834 079 2, in Land Lot 834, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, City of Milton, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 3, Bethany Green Subdivision, shown in Plat Book 206, Page 12, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53399, Page 281, known as 735 Bethany Green. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 79 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5180 0399 011 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: First Citizens Bank & Trust Co (Inc.) Current Property Owner: Manor Real Estate Holdings, LLC Reference Deed: Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5180 0399 011 1, in Land Lots 398, 399, 466, & 467 of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 50677, Page 133, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on Hamby Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 82 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5180 0399 041 8

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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, being Lot 44, Manor Golf Course and Counry Club, Phase II-A, shown in Plat Book 322, Pages 19-23, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 52121, Page 210, known as 310 Blair Court. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 94 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5270 1047 011 6 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Cogburn Road Investments LP Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 28307/262; 28815/261; 28815/265 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5270 1047 011 6, in Land Lots 1041, 1042, 1047, 1048, 976, 977, 1040 and 1049, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being a portion of the property described in Deed Book 28307, Page 262, Deed Book 28815, Page 261 and Deed Book 28815, Page 265, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, located on State Highway 9. Tax Years Due: 2012-2013 File #-- 98 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5330 0252 076 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Degel, Cynthia & Pergola, Michelle Current Property Owner: 3236 Ballyforest, LLC Reference Deed: 53519/457 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5330 0252 076 9, in Land Lot 252, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 167, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club

Subdivision, Phase 2-East, shown in Plat Book 327, Pages 61-77, the description contained therein being incorporatedherein by this reference, described in Deed Book 53519, Page 457, known as 3236 Balley Forrest Drive aka Bally Forest Drive. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 101 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5340 0396 043 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Khoury, Joelle Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 47427/625 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5340 0396 043 4, in Land Lot 396, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 115, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club, Phase 1-C, shown in Plat Book 311, Pages 103112, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47427, Page 625, known as 3274 Watsons Bend. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 103 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5340 0398 026 7 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Khoury, Michel Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 47427/626 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5340 0398 026 7, in Land Lot 398, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 30, The Manor Golf Course & Country Club, Phase 1-C, shown in Plat Book 311, Pages 103-112, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 47427, Page 626, known as 3084 Watsons Bend. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 104 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5370 0611 020 4 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Long, John R, Estate In REM, John Raymond

Long II, Executor Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 11357/370 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5370 0611 020 4, in Land Lot 611, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, described in Deed Book 11357, Page 370, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, known as 3225 Francis Road. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 107 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5391 0754 089 1 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Sant, Donn W. & Christine Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 21929/198 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5391 0754 089 1, in Land Lot 754, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 26, Pod A, Crooked Creek Subdivision, Unit Two, shown in Plat Book 184, Page 98, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 21929, Page 198, known as 14335 Morning Mountain Way. Tax Years Due: 2013 File #-- 116 Map/Parcel Number: 22 5430 1044 420 9 Defendant(s) in FiFa: Perez, Sonia G. Current Property Owner: same as Defendant(s) in FiFa Reference Deed: 45599/662 Property Description: All and only that parcel of land designated as Tax Parcel 22 5430 1044 420 9, in Land Lot 1044, of the 2nd Land District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia, being Lot 144, Building 22, Morris Lake Subdivision, Unit II, shown in Plat Book 223, Pages 54-56, the description contained therein being incorporated herein by this reference, described in Deed Book 45599, Page 662, known as 3445 Lathenview Court. Tax Years Due: 2013

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An open letter to Milton High’s incoming principal Well, it happened, just not exactly the way I anticipated. I think. One of the emails that flashed across my screen about an hour ago said that Cliff Jones – Milton High School’s principal – would be leaving at the end of this year. It was from Cliff saying that he had applied for and accepted the position of Executive Director of Accountability for the Fulton County Board of Education. I told my wife a while ago that I was worried about Cliff and that I would not be too surprised if we lost him as principal at Milton. I wish that I had been wrong on this one. This is a hard column for me to write. I will just come out and say it. The reason I was worried is because he has been one of those you-only-encounter-maybe-once individuals who was, as a principal, too good to be true. I did not think “the system” would tolerate

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Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern University recently recognized students for excellence in academics on the 2013 fall semester President’s List and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. President’s List Alpharetta: April Berlyoung, Grant Brown, Megan Byrd, Jordan Chambers, Sydney Doolittle, Jessica Forster, Garrett Frye, Austin Glover, Charles Gravlee, Joe Guenther, Helen Heindl, Austin Holcomb, Elizabeth Iannacone and Olivia Ibrahim. Megan Meyer, Emily Morrow, Lindsey Morton, Jeremy Moss, Douglas Mrsich, Robert Myrick, Samantha

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an individual so far outside of the mean – even though in a wonderfully good and positive way – for long. Milton's new principal will be Dr. Nathan Buhl who is currently the principal of Crabapple Middle School. So I thought that maybe I would write a letter to Dr. Buhl – sort of a welcome note. Dear Dr. Buhl, Congratulations on being named the new principal at Milton. I have had all three of my children go to the school and am very fond of this insti-

tution. So many things that I have seen at this school have amazed me. Some of what I have encountered there falls just this side of magic. You are stepping into very large shoes and are entering a school that is used to being led by a leader – as opposed to being ruled by the authority of the position. Leadership by authority alone is not leading and breeds contempt and destroys trust. Running a school by mandate alone is a fool’s gambit. Your predecessor was a wise leader who led the school by engaging his teachers and his students and having the strength, confidence and courage to allow them to achieve. So often they set their own bar far higher than if it had been set for them. Your predecessor engaged the entire school – from the teachers to the coaches to the students. Because of this

“policy” and I am sure also because of the example he set, this school rallied around each other and supported each other across the general school population. I have never seen an organization that more supported each other and reached out to each other in good times and bad. This did not happen by accident nor will it continue without support. This school has gone through several extremely painful years of tragedy. That has taken a toll on everyone from the teachers to the students to the administration. Your predecessor bore the brunt of managing this and did so with amazing strength and focus. Dr. Buhl, Milton has created a drama and theater department that is a crown jewel in all the system. But please understand Dr. Buhl that the “jewel” that has been

created is not really the theater department as much as it is an example of what can happen when students and teachers are empowered – when they are given the latitude and authority to create and make decisions. Milton students beam with pride for their theater department. They do the same for so many of the sports teams. And the support crosses all borders, ages, ethnic composition and interests. This is a high school that is “successful” and one that is making the world a better place. Dr. Buhl, you are following in the footsteps of a principal who guided this school with dignity, wisdom, common sense and unimaginable empathy for all his flock. I know you will be a great principal because you will be working with a wonderful organization that responds to wonderful leaders.

O’Connor, Michael Palmer, Jaclyn Sansom, Richard Skinner, Shannon Traylor, David Vater, Olivia Vranjes and Derrick Weiss. Cumming: Caitlyn Curdie, Tiffany Hinkelman, Andrew Johnson, John Eisa Junio, Calen Kirkpatrick, Megan O’Shea, Morgan Podczervinski, Saam Roodehchi, Andrew Smallwood, Ian Trapp, Valerie Welty and Teresa Zittrauer. Duluth: Shun Borders, Graysen Clements, Nicholas Efird and Liana Moran. Johns Creek: Matthew Anderson and Grant Williamson. Milton: Scott Kelly Roswell: Camden Batchelor, Kaley Bergen, Alexander Booth,

Sarah Feltrop, Aubrey Flickinger, Sara Ghering, Samantha Goldberg, Laura Henry, Sally Henry, Caroline Hilburn, Trent Hutchins and Elizabeth Kleiber. Katherine McEnery, Katherine McGrath, Emily McManus, Kyle Miller, Amanda Orrison, Andrew Robertson, Taylor Stephenson, Kristen Tillman, Mariaelena Uceda and Jason Willoughby. Suwanee: Alexandra Breed, Jayme Cook, Thomas Cooper, Margaret Corry, Rebecca Farmer, Brooks Kolberg, Kiera Linton, Stephanie Simpson, Sarah Simpson and Taylor Yancey. Dean’s List Alpharetta: Michael Ackerman, Kaitlynn Ball, Whitney Ballew, Samuel Barbosa, Charlotte

Beaver, Anukirat Bedi, John Berry, Lindsey Bias, Majeed Bilal, Erin Brink, Emily Brook, Robert Bryant III, Taylor Burns, Chelsea Cagle, Bethany Carman, Emily Cauthen, Brittany Childers and Amanda Clark. Lacey Dennis, Clifton Deputy, Corey Fern, Jacqueline Ferree, Maximilian Fey, Mikaela Fitzpatrick, Alex Forte, Hayden Gerwien, Jeremy Haysman, Sandra Hendow, Mariana Hernandez, Elizabeth Hoehn, Jesse House, Pamela Howarth, Alexandra Hyman, Alexandra James, Jordan Kelleher, Justin Kemple, Jordana Klein

and Stephanie Kosturik. Ashlyn Laratta, Michael Liqua, Caitlin Loudy, Kelly Lyall, Matthew Mayfield, Meghan Mills, Matthew Mills, Emily Moroz, Agnes Nance, Samantha Nash, Brenna Needham, Lillian Norris, Emily Odom, Robby Perkins IV, Nick Perzella, William Pruitt, Christopher Purdy, Derrick Ramage, Connor Ramsey, Michael Reighard, Jaquuelyn Riley, Cameron Robertson and Tyler Roquemore. Mila Saitowitz, David Sansom, Jules Schwartz,

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CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING FOR ZONING MODIFICATION REQUEST Petition Number: Location: Applicant: Request:

Sealed Bid Due Date: June 19th, 2014 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 bids. The City of Milton is requesting submittals from interested parties for a public private partnership. The request for sealed bids (FY14 Northwestern Middle School Field Renovation) is posted on the following websites: http://www.cityofmiltonga.us or http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

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ZM14-05 16720 Quayside Drive zoned CUP (Community Unit Plan). Jane A. Schwartz To modify Condition 3.a. (RZ85-181) to the following: To reduce the front setback from 30 feet to 28 feet and 3 inches. Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM) Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 7 p.m. Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, June 16, 2014 at 6 p.m.

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Kayla Sinkoe, Andrew Smith, Taylor Spung, Reginald Suter Jr., Jeffrey Thomas, Daniel Tuck, Michael Vega, Charles Walker, Harrison Williams, Charlie Witkowski, Stephanie Woods, Michael Zborowski and Andrew Zipp. Cumming: Lauren Barkie, Cara Carme, Taylor Chesnut, Benjamin Chilton, Danielle Ducharme, Logan Fuller, Emily Grosshans, Christopher Henson, Jordan Knapp, Kevin Lindberg, Michael Scott Madsen, Joseph Maloof, Noah McCutcheon and Hayley McGhee. Courtney Puckett, Me-

Jones: Continued from Page 1 Schools as the executive director of accountability,” said Jones. “As I change my day-to-day responsibilities, my

Hodges, Ryan Jones, Stephanie McNamara, Alexandra Murphy, Jackie Parsons, Megan Pragel, Macintyre Pullen, Katherine Sellers and Kelsey Widem. Milton: Andrew Brantley, Zachary Geurin, Allison Mueller and Marli Ross. Roswell: David Amszynski, Christian Archambault, Alexandra Bennett, Stephen Brennan, Kevin Brown, Kenneth Brown III, David Cano, Bradley Conyers, Luke Cranfill, Hannah Cranfill, Sarah Crossley, Dominique Dailey, Andrew Davis, Diop Gant, Kira Griffith, Kaitlyn Horace, Jack Jacoby, Jordan Kaminer and Tasha Lund. Rachel Marini, Brian McWalters, Dylan Mecher, Joshua Metzinger, Brittan Nocera, Nicholas Nolan, Charles

Norman, Christopher Parker, Sarah Parker, Philip Radovich, Christina Ragan, Caitlin Robertson, Sean Ruff, Kiley Schumann, Bailey Semkuley, Nicholas Sligar, Emily Swedorski, Shelby Tippett, Parrish Turner, Sheila Wenger, Kenika Williams and Zakarie Ziobron. Suwanee: Derek Allan, Hailey Allgood, Halie Bellet, Austin Bennett, Lydia Biggs, Victoria Burnette, Erin Caruso, Brett Charron, Jennifer Charron, Katherine Conner, Kaitlyn Davidson, Nicholas Fancher, Laura Goodwin, Claire Goodwin, Tyler Hedges, Emily Johnson, Jane Kenyon, Kaitlin Kidwell, Kierstin Kidwell, Nam Kwon and Heather Lana. McKensie Maple, Morgan McCarthy, William McGinty, Marissa McOmber, Stewart

Ragan, Brittany Reese, Collin Rogers, Taylor Sadrack, Zachary Schlosser, Lisa Schwartz, Ashley Sciota, Austin Shenk, Trey Short, Joshua Smith, Sarah Smith, Jessica Stalter, John Stevenson, Marisa Turner, Marcus Walker, Jeffrey Ward, Katherine Willoughby, Anna Wright and Peter Zanetti III.

commitment to increasing outcomes for all students remains steadfast. “ As the accountability chief for the school system, Jones will be responsible to ensure collective knowledge, data and best practices are shared and used throughout the school

system. In a school system like Fulton Schools, with a leadership focus on data-driven decisions, this position is a critical piece of the operational process. Fulton School Board member Katie Reeves, whose district includes Milton High School, said the experience Jones brings from the local school level will benefit him in his new position. “While we will certainly miss Cliff’s leadership at Milton, I am very glad the Fulton County School System will

continue to benefit from his experience and expertise,” said Reeves. Jones is a relative newcomer to education, having spent his early career in the banking industry after graduating with degrees from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Returning to the United States, he attended Georgia State University and earned a master’s of education in secondary social studies as well as certification in educational leadership. In 2001 he took his first

teaching job at Milton High, and was named the assistant principal in 2005, before being named principal in 2010. In an email sent to all parents in the Northwest Learning Community, school officials welcomed Jones to the administrative team. “We are thrilled for Mr. Jones to serve in this capacity and use his skill set to support our Fulton County Schools at the district level,” said Victor Shandor, area superintendent. “Mr. Jones has done an outstanding job in his years of service at Milton High School.”

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lissa Puckett, Corey Purnell, Joseph Sciaretta, Lauren Shimel, Allye Smith, Sreymoun Stinson, Colleen Tereniak, Tyler Vining, Miranda Walters, Andrea Webb, Lauren Weeks, Mitchell Williford and Jason Wood. Duluth: Allison Brophy, Jordan Geren, Kristy Hale, Zachary Hays, Brandon Jacobs, Blaine Kasmer, Alexander Keen, William Kite, Robin Lane, Saralita Matthews, Matthew Monaco, Christina Moran, Jennifer Paquin, Morgan Robertson, Clifford Robinson, Leah Roles, Kristel Schrils, Ashton Taylor and Michael Wigginton. Johns Creek: Daniel Bartlett, Michael Beatrice Jr., Curran Brown, Austin Campagnolo, Shelby Elliott, Shanique Estevez, Alexandra Fragnito, Alexis

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Weapons: Continued from Page 13 casual conversation between the officer and the armed person, the officer must have reasonable articulable suspicion, based on more than just the simple possession of the firearm. If an officer finds no reasonable suspicion of illegal activity, then outside of a voluntary conversation with the individual, there is very little that an officer can compel a law-abiding armed person to do. Can people walk around with loaded rifles and shotguns in city parks when there are lots of people around? If a person is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, such

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as a convicted felon, they may carry a long gun (like a rifle or shotgun) in locations that are not off-limits, such as public parks. The big difference here is that you do not have to have any kind of permit or license to carry a long gun as long as you are not prohibited from owning a firearm. Let’s say I see an armed person sitting on a bench at the park who is cursing and yelling obscenities at each passerby. Every now and then, I see him remove a small gun from his pocket and then put it away again, but does not point it at anyone. In light of the new firearms laws, what can the police do about this individual? The new firearm legislation does nothing to limit law enforcement’s ability to detain and investigate armed persons for which they have

reasonable suspicion that these persons have been, currently are or are about to engage in illegal activity. In this particular example, if officers find reasonable articulable suspicion that this armed person has been acting in a disorderly fashion or they witness his disorderly behavior, Georgia law permits us to detain this person to investigate them further. This investigation would include, amongst other aspects, a check of the person’s identity and warrant status, as well as their eligibility to possess a firearm and whether they have a weapons carry license in their immediate possession. Officers will also determine whether probable cause exists indicating that this person has violated one or more criminal laws, and if so, determine whether an arrest should occur.

Book: Continued from Page 9 and Latin America and as special assistant to the White House staff director under President Jimmy Carter. He was vice president of corporate communications for Allied-Signal (now Honeywell) and Scientific-Atlanta (now Cisco). He authored “Bygone Treasures and Timeless Beauties: Barns of Old Milton County,” a coffee table book that profiles 50 historic barns in Georgia. The book was a finalist in the 2012 Indie awards. Wallace, former president of UPS International, has worked in law enforcement for 11 years since retirement. He owns two Irish pubs named Olde Blind Dog north of Atlanta. He is a director on five boards and two foundations. He has been named Citizen of the Year twice. He is the author of “Power of the Campaign Pyramid,” a book about political campaign management.

DEATH NOTICES Louis Azrak, 70, of Roswell, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Lester Brown, 58, of Alpharetta, passed away April 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lawrence Gene Cordell, 57, of Dawsonville, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Vera L. Cowart, 99, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Margina Lee Davis, 47, of Ranger, passed away May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Charles Dickey, 87, of Johns Creek, passed away May 5, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Nelda Freeman, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away May 4, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Jeffrey Kingcaid, 41, of Cumming, passed away April 29, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Charles Augustus French, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away May 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rhonda Baker Land, 42, of Gainesville, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Dean Green, 89, of Roswell, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lena Mae Dockery, 98, of Milton, passed away May 4, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Ann Hedden, 74, of Roswell, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Betty Jean Dunton, 93, of Atlanta, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lt. Col. Thomas C. Embrey, USMC, Retired, passed away May 3, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

William Johnston, 72, of Canton, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Sylvia Nelson, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Stephanie Speller, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away April 30, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Lenka Strika, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away May 12, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Robert R. Lee, 63, of Suwanee, passed away May 09, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Wyoma Donna Patrick, 72, of Demorest, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Eula Mae Yarbrough Stancil, 91, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Marguerite Tate Liddic, 91, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dean Power, 60, of Roswell, passed away May 6, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Willie Jo Strevel, 88, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Scott Lively, 30, of Atlanta, passed away May 6, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society. Thomas Hartman, 91, of Woodstock, passed away May 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Sarah A. Montgomery, 91, of Marietta, passed away May 13, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Buice Martin, 76, of Cumming, passed away May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Nell Lewis Mason, 93, of Hinesville, passed away May 6, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Kimberly McCusker, 45, of Alpharetta, passed away April 27, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.

Katherine McWalters, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away May 8, 2014. Arrangements by Georgia Funeral Care. Agnes Mills, 79, of Cumming, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James Watson, 65, of Cumming, passed away May 3, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Edwin O’Quinn, 90, of Woodstock, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Shelia Raney, 56, of Roswell, passed away May 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Russell Lee Smith, 55, passed away May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Hazel Williams, 96, of Milton, passed away May 9, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

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