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Medlock-Old Ala. case gets denial By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com

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Members of the 2014 Johns Creek Leadership Team No Limits and Councilman Brad Raffensperger cut the ribbon on the team’s civic project. They raised money for a mural in the pedestrian tunnel at Newtown Park.

Volunteers beautify pedestrian tunnel at Newtown park Leadership Johns Creek community project caps months of learning, serving community By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Team No Limits is one of four Leadership Johns Creek 2014 teams that planned and executed a public service project for the city as part of an eight-month long commitment to be a better informed and proactive member of the community.

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Team No Limits chose as its project to brighten and decorate the pedestrian tunnel at Newtown Park near the Brumbelow Road entrance, and raised $10,000 to do it. By all accounts, the team succeeded beyond all measure. The dingy, drab and somewhat foreboding

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Developer Brand Morgan tried two plans for the proposed development at the southwest corner of Medlock Bridge and Old Alabama roads and asked for a deferral to negotiate a third. But the Johns Creek City Council unanimously denied a request for a deferral May 19, and unanimously denied his “all-residential” plan as well. The 20-acre parcel comes into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) as part of the River Estates Corridor but is described as transitional in the land use plan. That means it should have a mix of commercial, retail and residential uses. The plan originally called for MIX zoning with 42,000 square feet of office/commercial space and 263 multifamily homes and 24 townhouses. Public reaction caused Morgan to try an all-residential plan that eliminated all of the commercial uses. His alternate plan called for a Townhouse Residential (TR) zoning that contemplated 120 dwellings – 41 single-family detached homes and 79

The plan didn’t go with anything in our city. Every plan they showed had too much density.” CORI DAVENPORT Johns Creek Councilwoman

townhouses – for a density of 6.05 units per acre. This was Morgan’s plan to trade away the commercial element for additional residential uses. To allay questions about cut-through traffic on the property, Morgan would make it a gated community. Meeting with representatives from a group of neighbors dubbed the core group, there appeared to be a misunderstanding about whether the core group was to negotiate a plan or, as members said, to relay information back to the larger group of homeowners.

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Northview boys lacrosse champs JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Northview boys lacrosse scored its first title in Class AAAAA, defeating Lovett 9-8 Saturday on the Titans’ home field.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two Alpharetta residents were arrested May 8 after allegedly being found in possession of a felony amount of marijuana and several weapons. Police spotted the suspect vehicle at 3 a.m. on Haynes Bridge Road, near North Point Parkway. The officer reports he saw the car hit a curb and then turn into the ring road of North Point Mall, which is closed at that hour. The officer pulled the car over.

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Pot delivered to front door JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A local resident found more than two pounds of marijuana in a package that was sent to her

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►► 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.

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.

►► Kelly Karen Lomonof, 59,

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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See BLOTTER, Page 3 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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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.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 money using the stolen driver’s license. She was successful on one occasion and failed another. All told, she attempted to steal $8,000 from the owner of the license. Baum told police she was given the license and car from four men who picked her up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and drove her to the Atlanta area with instruction on how to get the money. Baum was arrested and charged with two counts of first degree forgery and theft by receiving stolen property.

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

PUBLIC SAFETY using a $100 fake bill. When police arrived, they found the suspect, Mandy Michelle Mullinax, 32, of Powder Springs. Mullinax said she did not know the money was fake, receiving it that day as change for making another purchase. She claimed she came to the area with her boyfriend and her boyfriend’s brother. She claimed both of them were in the nearby Marshall’s store. Inside her purse were five additional fake $100 bills, a receipt from a Roswell store and $119 in real currency. Police checked with Marshall’s to find her friends. The store reported they had two men recently try to use fake $100 bills to purchase goods. Mullinax was arrested for forgery.

Man scammed out of $2K JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A State Bridge Road resident reported May 7 that he was scammed out of $2,189. The victim said a man claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service called and told the victim he owed the

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

northfulton.com | Johns Creek Herald | May 22, 2014 | 3 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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Public hearing to rezone property on Rogers Bridge Road and Bell Road from Agricultural to CUP Conditional for a singlefamily subdivision. 33 acres only.

Public hearing to amend the Johns Creek Zoning Map for the Rogers Partnership for property on Rogers Bridge Road and Bell Road from AG-1 to CUP Conditional to master plan a single-family subdivision.

Public hearing to rezone Brand Properties LLC at the southwest corner of Medlock Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road to approve 41 single-family detached homes and 79 townhouses. The property is zoned Agricultural and is considered transitional in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Public hearing to rezone for Car Wash Atlanta from C-1 Conditional to C-2 Conditional. The property is in the 11100 block of State Bridge Road. Public hearing to rezone property in the 4900 block of Kimball Bridge Road from Agricultural to R-5A Conditional for a single-family subdivision with the concurrent variance to reduce the front landscape strip from 40 feet to 25 feet; to reduce the front perimeter setbacks from 40 feet to 25 feet; and to allow a stormwater facility to encroach into the perimeter setback.

Zoning: Continued from Page 1 Ultimately, Morgan came into the City Council zoning hearing with a residentialonly plan that no one liked. City staff recommended denial because “transitional zoning” required some commercial with step-down residential density. This had none. The Planning Commission rejected the plan with 6.05 units as too dense. His discussions with the residents were getting nowhere over density. Morgan asked for a second deferral to make a plan that would bring back some retail with residential over the first

floor and more step-down residential use. But with no discussion, the council rejected a deferral, preferring to vote on the plan before them which was no commercial at all and 6.05 units to the acre residential. This they denied. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Stewart, who was filling in while Mayor Mike Bodker was away on a business trip, said it was an “open and shut” zoning case for her. Councilwoman Cori Davenport said she did not like the plan’s density. “The plan didn’t go with anything in our city. Every plan they showed had too much density,” Davenport said. Resident Jack Lundstedt

of the Farm Brook community was a member of the core group. He saw Morgan as someone trying to work with the community, and said his fellow residents should have opted to work further with Morgan.

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have access to locally grown, fresh, produce,” said Recreation Manager Kirk Franz. “Many of our vendors sell produce that is certified organic, certified naturally grown or sustainably grown. It’s exciting to be able to buy vegetables from a farmer who just made the trip from his farm.” In addition to vegetables and fruits, the Johns Creek Farmers Market will feature a variety of craft foods, such

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Farmers Market, with its locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade foods, music and kids’ activities, returns for the summer starting May 31 at Newtown Park. Open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Sept. 6, the farmers market promises more than 25 vendors. “It’s an excellent way to

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“There were core group members who withheld information [in their meetings with the developer.] I think residents will regret this when mixed-use comes back [to the property] when it was off the table,” Lundstedt said.

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of the operational process. Fulton School Board member Katie Reeves, whose disBY CANDY WAYLOCK trict includes candy@northfulton.com Milton High School, said MILTON, Ga. – Milton High the experience JONES School Principal Clifford Jones Jones brings announced his resignation last from the local school level will week to take a position as the benefit him in his new posiexecutive director of accounttion. ability for the Fulton County “While we will certainly School System. Taking his miss Cliff’s leadership at Milplace at Milton High School ton, I am very glad the Fulton beginning July County School 1 is Nathan System will Buhl, curcontinue to rent principal benefit from of Crabapple his experience Middle School. and expertise,” Jones’ desaid Reeves. parture came Jones as a surprise is a relative to many Milnewcomer to ton parents, education, many of whom having spent took to social his early career media outlets in the banking to discuss the industry after changes to the graduating school and with degrees wishing Jones from the Uniwell. Jones versity of St. CLIFFORD JONES leaves after Andrews in Milton High School Principal four years as Scotland. Rethe principal turning to the at Milton, but United States, has been at he attended the school since 2001, when Georgia State University and he began his career there as a earned a master’s of education teacher. in secondary social studies as “I am excited and humbled well as certification in educaby the opportunity to support tional leadership. the work of Fulton County In 2001 he took his first Schools as the executive teaching job at Milton High, director of accountability,” and was named the assistant said Jones. “As I change my principal in 2005, before being day-to-day responsibilities, my named principal in 2010. commitment to increasing outIn an email sent to all parcomes for all students remains ents in the Northwest Learning steadfast. “ Community, school officials As the accountability chief welcomed Jones to the adminfor the school system, Jones istrative team. will be responsible to ensure “We are thrilled for Mr. collective knowledge, data and Jones to serve in this capacity best practices are shared and and use his skill set to support used throughout the school our Fulton County Schools at system. the district level,” said Victor In a school system like FulShandor, area superintenton Schools, with a leadership dent. “Mr. Jones has done an focus on data-driven decisions, outstanding job in his years of this position is a critical piece service at Milton High School.”

I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to support the work of Fulton County Schools as the executive director of accountability.”

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 2, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., June 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., and June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015) and to set the millage rate. The public hearings will take place at City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, in City Council chambers. The proposed budget is available on the City’s website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, as well as in the Department of Finance (2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta) and at City Hall (2 South Main Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday). These public hearings are in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Alpharetta are invited to attend and comment will be heard. Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

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 re-

ally 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

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA 2014 TAX DIGEST AND LEVY NOTICE The City of Alpharetta does hereby announce that the 2014 millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia on June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. CURRENT 2014 TAX DIGEST AND FIVE YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY 2009 Real & Personal

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014*

4,772,795,329

4,600,983,058

4,504,603,238

4,458,573,581

4,386,199,801

4,430,061,799

Motor Vehicles

212,426,680

193,069,470

198,495,280

201,312,700

218,557,340

220,742,913

Mobile Homes

13,560

12,640

10,776

10,760

10,868

Heavy Duty Equipment

16,008

73,282

18,532

4,985,251,577

4,794,138,450

4,703,127,826

4,659,897,041

4,604,767,901

4,650,815,580

122,162,448

113,313,028

106,705,655

105,643,632

105,136,401

4,863,089,129

4,680,825,422

4,596,422,171

4,554,253,409

4,499,631,500

4,545,679,179

486,085,608

546,730,438

587,122,135

581,361,672

571,674,041

4,499,165,969

4,247,408,012

4,116,005,691

4,078,535,369

4,033,093,860

4,079,141,539

Gross Millage

8.202

8.233

8.425

8.622

8.758

8.778

Bond Millage

1.535

0.930

0.880

0.800

Less L.O.S.T. Rollback

2.452

2.483

2.675

2.872

3.008

3.028

Net M&O Millage

4.215

4.820

4.870

4.950

Gross Digest Less Bond Exemptions Net Bond Digest Less M&O Exemptions Net M&O Digest

Net Bond and M&O Taxes Levied

26,428,826

Net Bond Taxes Levied Net M&O Taxes Levied Net Taxes $ Increase/(Decrease)

7,464,842

7,055,508 $

4,235,456 $

3,959,676 $

3,636,543

18,963,985

17,902,825

17,348,964 $

19,658,540 $

19,641,167 $

20,191,751

49,413

(1,340,935)

(683,420) $

(510,476) $

(293,153) $

227.451

-2.72%

-2.09%

-1.23%

Net Taxes % Increase/Decrease

0.19%

25,087,892 $ 7,185,067 $

-5.07%

24,404,472 $

23,893,996 $

23,600,843 $

23,828,294

0.96%

* Estimated Digest for Tax Year 2014 Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

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Rogers property OK’d for initial phase only Council holds off master plan for all acreage By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The City Council approved May 19 the initial phase of 33 acres on Rogers Bridge Road for 64 single family homes but denied or declined to change the zoning on the rest of what is the largest tract of land in one family’s hands in Johns Creek. The Rogers Family Partnership sought to rezone all of their property after determining to sell off 33 acres for development. Rogers’ attorney Nathan “Pete” Hendricks said as the family looked at the property, it was decided to master-plan the entire property rather than come back over the years piecemeal to do so. The Rogers Family bought 32 acres from Young Harris College that was also contiguous to their property and now sought to sell off the 33-acre northern site which already abutted residential development. At a density of 1.93 lots per acre, it will be of comparable density to surrounding properties. Michael Rogers, spokesman for the Rogers Family

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The improvements to the JC Arts Center will allow more people to use the center. From left are Johns Creek Foundation Board member Wayne Carrel, JCAC Executive Director Gail Hisle, Johns Creek Foundation Board member Jim Saffell, Johns Creek Foundation Board member Steve Broadbent and JCAC Clay Studio Manager Beau Raymond.

JC Foundation gives Arts Center grant Makes center more accessible JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Foundation Board of Directors recently presented a grant award to the Johns Creek Arts Center. The grant will be used to equip an age-adaptive ceramics art studio by adding adjustable stools, Brent Booties to raise wheels, a wheelchair-accessible pottery wheel, a single-fold ramp for wheelchairs and scooters. The grant will also provide a slab roller with a large, easy operating wheel as well as easy to read legible settings. The foundation’s purpose is to elevate the needs of the Arts Center to create the only ageadaptive clay studio in the Johns Creek area.

The Johns Creek Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts organization founded with the purpose of bringing arts to the North Fulton area. Since 1996, the center has provided a wide selection of art and theater classes, camps, workshops and outreach programs. By raising funds from individuals and businesses to provide grants for the community, the Johns Creek Foundation serves as a rallying point for “giving back” in Johns Creek. In its first six years, the foundation has poured more than $100,000 into the community through programs as varied as the summer arts camp at Johns Creek Arts Center to the Ceremony of Hope at the Johns Creek Relay for Life.

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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

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.

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Northview boys lacrosse champs; Milton girls repeat By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – North Fulton high schools took home three of the four state championships in lacrosse, with the Milton girls continuing their dominance in Class AAAAAA, while Roswell and Northview took home the boys’ titles. The top-seeded Milton girls defeated Walton 16-13 Saturday, winning their fifth straight championship and ninth in the 10 years Georgia has conducted a state championship in the sport. The Eagles, who finished with an 18-3 record, have not lost to a Georgia team since 2009 and were ranked just outside the top 20 nationally going into the championship match, which was played at Milton. Brooke Winsness and Emily Velez scored four goals each for Milton, which broke open a 10-10 tie with five straight goals. Walton, the No. 4 seed, finished 15-7. “This was a special win for us,” Coach Tim Godby said. “Nobody outside our program gave our girls a chance this year after graduating seven players to D-1 schools and eight starters total. We had nine players start in this game

Milton girls’ lacrosse scorers Brooke Winsness: 4 goals, 1 assist Emily Velez: 4 goals Maggie Degnan: 2 goals Taylor Catts: 1 goal Jessi Masinko: 1 goal Claire Smith: 1 goal Emma Harden: 1 goal, 1 assist Maddie Langley: 1 goal Mackenzie Lech: 1 goal

that did not start in any games last year. We played one of the toughest schedules in the country this year and ended up with a record of 19-3. That was a great accomplishment for this team.” Milton reached the finals with an 18-5 victory earlier last week over North Fulton opponent Centennial. Northview scored its first lacrosse title in Class AAAAA, defeating Lovett 9-8 Saturday on the Titans’ home field. Twosport standout Matt Biondich, North Fulton’s Player of the Year for the 2013 football season, scored three goals, including the clincher for the Titans. Chad Johnson added a pair of goals, and Connor Richardson was strong in goal in the

The Milton girls’ lacrosse team captured its ninth state championship May 18 after defeating Walton. Northview victory. Both Northview and Lovett were area champions, with the Titans finishing the season 21-1 and Lovett ending up 18-4. Northview easily defeated Pope 16-5 in one semifinal, while Lovett knocked off perennial power Westminster, also an area champion, 8-5 in the other semifinal. Roswell won the AAAAAA

boys’ championship for the first time, edging Lambert 6-5 Saturday in a low-scoring contest. Lambert had won state two of the last three years, but never led in the title match, which was played at Roswell. The Hornets (17-3) got two goals from Andrew Thomas and played outstanding defense, leading 5-3 at the half and limiting the Longhorns (17-5) to two goals in the sec-

ond half. Roswell earned a spot in the finals with a 12-8 victory over Walton earlier last week. The Hornets reached the semifinals by defeating rival Centennial, the No. 1 seed from Area 3, 12-10 in the quarterfinal round. Lambert knocked off Milton, the No. 1 team from Area 2, 10-8 in the other semifinal match.

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Johns Creek falls to Milton in semifinals MILTON, Ga. – The defending state champion Milton Eagles swept their fourth straight baseball playoffs series, defeating Johns Creek 4-1 and 3-0 in a doubleheader Monday, May, 19 to reach the Class AAAAAA championship. Alec Miller went 2-for-3 with a run and one RBI in Milton’s game one victory. Matt Geiger out-dueled Johns Creek’s Gabe Moore, going seven innings giving up one run on four hits. Moore went six innings, giving up four runs, three earned, on seven hits while striking out two. The second game saw Steven Curry belt three hits and two runs for the Eagles. Curry

Johns Creek Players watch the action from their dugout. doubled in the third and singled in the fourth. Teammate Dalton Ewing drew a walk

The Milton Eagles take the field. and had an RBI. Alex Schnell pitched seven solid innings for Milton, striking out three while giving up no runs on four

hits. Charlie Hecht was the losing pitcher for Johns Creek, going seven innings giving up all three Milton runs. Milton

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Butterflies return to Nature Center ‘Flying Colors Butterfly Festival’ June 7, 8 ROSWELL, Ga. – The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival will delight everyone the weekend of June 7 and 8 as the air at the Chattahoochee Nature Center fills with the beating wings of hundreds of butterflies. Join CNC for this dance of the butterflies to celebrate all things fluttery. The popularity of the expanded “Butterfly Encounter” tented exhibit will again provide visitors an up close experience and a way to hand-feed more than 250 freeflying butterflies. This is the perfect place to get expert advice about the best pollinator and host plants to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators in residential gardens. Hundreds of butterflies will

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BT handily beats Hart, progresses to championships ROSWELL, Ga. – Blessed Trinity will move on to the state championships May 24 after dominating the Hart County Bulldogs. In game one, BT won 13-5. The Titans exploded with 11 runs in the first two innings and never looked back against the Bulldogs. Sophomore Conor Davis hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning, and junior John Castro hit a grand slam home run in the top of the second inning. The Titans got strong pitching from seniors Ryan Young and Nate Lomax. Cody Roberts had three hits and Paul Dwyer had two hits as the BT bats were hot despite the very vocal,

standing-roomonly crowd at Hart County. In the second game, BT easily won 10-2. Junior pitcher Brad Spinner pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts, and Castro and Davis both Team celebrates hit home runs again. Davis chipped in with a double as well. Jack Dunn had two hits and two stolen bases to help support the offense.

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The Blessed Trinity Titans dominated Hart County May 19 in two games, moving on to the state championship.

King’s Ridge captures state baseball championship Storms through playoffs By MIKE BLUM news@northfulton.com KENNESAW, Ga. – The King’s Ridge Tigers captured the state Class A private schools baseball championship last Saturday, May 17, sweeping

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at least 17 runs in each series while never allowing more than five runs. King’s Ridge, the No. 5 seed, went 8-0 in the playoffs to finish the season 28-4, avenging three of its four losses during the regular season. The 7-2 victory in the series opener matched the closest game the Tigers played in the state playoffs, as they got consistent, outstanding pitching

Johns Creek Youth Football Association now registering players at www.JCYFA.com Now registering elementary-age children for its 2014 fall football season. JCYFA offers tackle football for rising second, third, fourth and fifth graders, as well as flag football for kindergarten through fourth grade and cheerleading for grades one through five. JCYFA is celebrating its ninth season of exciting and successful youth sports programs. The association has grown rapidly and owes its great success to parent volunteers, excellent coaching staff and outstanding student athletes. The fall football and cheer programs are a great way for children to learn how to work together as part of a team, excercise, have fun and establish new friendships. Teams fill up fast so register today online at www.JCYFA.com.

and overpowering offense. Wake Forest signee Connor Burns powered the Tigers to victory in the doubleheader opener against Mount Paran, blasting home runs in his first three at-bats. The Tigers led 10-1 at that point, with Burns accounting for six of the runs. Burns connected for a tworun homer in the first and a three-run blast in the Tigers’ six-run second. Georgia Tech

signee Brandt Stallings added a two-run homer in the second and Burns capped the Tigers’ scoring with a solo shot in the fourth. Stallings and Slade Osborne had two hits each to back the four-hit pitching of Adam Moore, who turned in a complete game effort. LSU signee Grayson Byrd

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Cyclists, drivers should all be wary on roads I am writing with concern over a growing number of bicycles and cars on the scenic back roads of Alpharetta and Milton. While understanding why these roads are so attractive to bicyclists and the hills are great for exercise, I recently experienced one of my greater fears – almost hitting a man on his bike while in my car. Here in Milton, usually Tuesday or Wednesdays afternoons, there are groups of bikers enjoying the weather, exercise and camaraderie. I don’t ride bikes myself but understand how the lay out of the roads particularly here in Milton would attract avid bikers and enthusiasts. My concern is the cars and bikes cohabiting on the roads. In light of my near miss, I wanted to attempt to analyze what almost happened to me so that bikers and cars can both be prepared for each other’s mistakes. The problem was not because I was not paying attention; I had already passed several biking groups. It also was not that I was frustrated and trying to hurry and get around the group that was coming toward me. I am all about sharing the road, and I realize that these beautiful days and great weather bring many people out to ride. But I also know I am not the only one who has had near misses and who are afraid of coming upon a biker around a bad curve or blinding sunshine. Without bike paths, it makes things particularly dangerous if everyone isn’t paying attention. As a driver, a few things are helpful to me. Firstly, the bright clothing is helpful and I have also seen bikes with flashing lights that stay on night and day that cannot be missed. My near miss happened when both the biker and I were taking lefts. He had the right away, and I was at a dead stop, but because of the mirror on the right

side of my SUV and where he was in the road, he was in a blind spot and I absolutely did not see him when I moved forward. I have heard many arguments about people riding in packs, but as a driver and with the scare I had tonight, I think riding in these large groups is the safest for the bikers and the drivers. Although it may take a bit of waiting while driving a car, it is easier to maneuver around a large group than it is individuals who are riding in between packs or at faster speeds than the rest. I also would like to encourage bikers to not cut corners when making turns because in a higher SUV it is harder to see than in a regular car. I think as a biker you have to be on guard when you make a turn that a car may not see you and take precautions of moving cautiously as this guy obviously did, thank God. Unfortunately on a bicycle as on a motor cycle, you have to assume a car does not see you. I also want to encourage us in cars when seeing large groups of bicycles to take a breath, slow down and be extra careful at stop signs and curved roads where lingering or faster bikers may be. It is my experience that most of these large groups obey the turn signals and the stop signs, but they also need to be aware that in larger vehicles it is more difficult to see them than in a regular car when at a stop light or stop sign. After this experience, I just wanted to remind people that the bikers are back out enjoying the weather and hoping that we see that we all need to pay attention, keep the limit and give extra time at stop signs and speed when we see a group coming our way. And yet another reason for not texting and driving, as we both share the roads together. Lisa Hendrick Milton

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I took our two grandsons to their swimming lessons several years ago. The pool was in an indoor facility and crowded with children, mostly preschoolers. There were a few older children and adults swimming at the deep end. As I sat there observing the whole scene, I was taken with the noise level. It was earsplitting. The sound bouncing off the ceiling and the general organized confusion with children and instructors, not to mention anxious parents, overloaded the senses. As I adjusted to the scene, it dawned on me that all the noise was coming from the shallow end of the pool. The deep end was occupied by the older children and adults who were going through their routines with little or no chatter, making no sound of any consequence as they moved through the water. This is not unlike the organizations I have observed. In homeowner associations, it seems that those who have just bought into the neighborhood make the most suggestions to the board. In political debates, the least informed about the issues make the loudest arguments. In the churches I have pastored, it is always those who insist on swimming at the shallow end who make the most noise and demand the most attention. In every case, those at the deep end must salvage the situation for the good of the organization and its mission,

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whatever that may be. All of us must enter the pool at the shallow end, but all of us do not have to stay there. For example, I have read that in the old days, whenever that was, freshmen in the United States Senate did little for the first two years until they had learned their way around. I have had some people join the church on Sunday and expect to be chairman of the board on Wednesday. We all need to wait until we understand the organization and its corporate culture before we try to make a substantial contribution. Whoever said that you can learn a lot by observing was right. I would add that once you have spent time observing and learning, you can make a very substantial contribution. Once we are in the pool, our main job is to learn how to swim at the deep end so that we can make a lasting and mature contribution.

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Authentic French fare at Collet French Pastry and Café By KATIE VanBRACKLE katie@northsidewoman.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – What better way to treat yourself than with a delectable French pastry? While you are at it, enjoy lunch at a delightful new spot in downtown Alpharetta, Collet French Pastry and Café. Getting to the café can be a bit tricky. Located next to the Sabri Guven jewelry store, it faces Haynes Bridge Road, but the only entrance is off Old Milton Parkway. Finding it is worth the effort, however, as you will discover not only authentic French fare, but will enjoy making the acquaintance of a charming new neighbor – owner Catherine Taylor. An elegant woman with a thick French accent, Taylor’s warm, welcoming manner makes the small café feel like home. Collet French Pastry and Café is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Customers begin arriving as the sun rises to grab a warm chocolate croissant for breakfast. Then comes the lunch rush. Later in the afternoon, businessmen, students or groups of mothers with young children arrive to chat over pastries and coffee. Others stop in for a bite after work or to pick up a cake for an evening party. Though the hours are long, Taylor can be found behind the counter all day every day, greeting her regulars by name and getting to know new customers. She loves children and babies, and enjoys speaking with high school students who wish to practice their French. Don’t expect service in a rush. Remember, in France, people like to linger over their meals, talking and savoring the atmosphere. That’s just how Taylor likes it. “I want this to be a place where people feel at home and linger for hours. Some people bring their kids here every Sunday afternoon. My customers may be American or from Europe, Japan or Argentina, but they all come to this café because they have some connection to or fond memories of France,” said Taylor. Those who have visited a boulangerie-patisserie in France will recognize many specialties including the croque-monsieur, a grilled ham and Swiss cheese sandwich with béchamel (white sauce). Or the delicious pate en croute, a meat pie with a mixture of pork and veal marinated in white wine and herbs and baked inside puff pastry. Taylor says this recipe hails from the Champagne area of France where her grandmother grew up. Other lunch items include soups, salads, a variety of Panini, light and flaky ham and cheese croissants and quiches containing spinach and goat cheese, chicken and mushroom or ham and cheese, all under $10. Make sure to save room for desserts from the mouth-watering pastry case. Fruit or mousse tarts, chocolate éclairs, macaroons and Viennoiserie (puff pastries) all beckon – almost too pretty to eat. Especially stunning is the beautiful Matignon flourless

From left, chocolate “Marvelous,” Royal silky chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse.

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Catherine Taylor owner of Collet French Pastry and Café. chocolate cake, which also comes in an individual serving size. Which is Taylor’s favorite? “Pastry goes with your mood, so it changes daily,” she admitted. “But I tend to go for anything with chocolate.” Taylor grew up in northern France, and it was there she opened her first pastry shop with then-husband Francois Collet. After their divorce, Taylor moved with her son to the United States in 1985 to work for world-famous chef Gaston Lenôtre at a pastry shop in the French pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park. Lenôtre, incidentally, was reportedly the inspiration for the character Gusteau in the 2007 animated film “Ratatouille.” A photo of Lenôtre hangs on the wall in the café. Taylor’s culinary career took her all over the United States, including time

Tempting treats beckon. spent as an instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Minnesota and in Georgia. Francois Collet also moved to America and founded a successful wholesale business in the Atlanta area, supplying French pastries to high-end hotels and restaurants. Now, Taylor and Collet have teamed up once more to open Collet French Pastry and Café. Collet supplies the pastries, while Taylor has the fun of finally running her “own little

place.” “When I opened my doors in November of 2013, customers were thanking me for bringing a French café to Alpharetta, but I felt like I should be thanking them instead,” she said. “This is a dream come true for me.” Collet French Pastry and Café 2225 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 678-770-6066

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Election Magic: Only works when people participate I write this before the election to muse about Election Magic. That is what happens when the public exercises their collective right to vote – to send the contenders home and the Elect to their respective offices. Of course, Election Magic only works when a sufficient number of the electorate generate the required power. That power we imbue with the high sounding term “Will of the People.” Charged with a mandate from the People, the Elect rush to office with the knowledge that their hearts are Pure and their Wisdom sublime. When the People do not

turn out in significant numbers, the Elect lose a great deal of the Charge we hoped to send to office. Thus, those who might have been imbued with the Will of the People are often left at home. Then we are left with the usual suspects in office and government performed in lower case. I am still optimistic before each election cycle. I like to see some fresh faces that do seem to be imbued with the spirit and the light that I believe our forefathers had in mind when elected office was still called “public service” and not a career.

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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

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on May 13, 2014 for Consumption on the Premises of Malt Beverages, Wine. BUSINESS NAME Bai Tong, Inc. dba Bai Tong Thai Restaurant 6955 McGinnis Ferry Ste 115 Johns Creek, GA 30097 OWNER/OFFICERS Bai Tong, Inc. dba Bai Tong Thai Restaurant 6955 McGinnis Ferry Ste 115 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Jutinan Jimbhasut, Owners

I was much encouraged when Johns Creek turned out nine candidates for two council seats in that city’s special elections. The one dictum that I preach at each election is “Good candidates make for good politics.” With nine on the ballot, I

was sure we had enough to make a good round seven on the Johns Creek Council – the expected runoffs for the seats notwithstanding. The Fulton County Commission is getting quite a makeover. Only Johns Creek incumbent Liz Hausmann does not face competition. Two incumbents face each other due to redistricting, and with the estimable Tom Lowe retiring, Sandy Springs will have a decision to make for the first time in 40 years. Choice is always a good thing in politics. The governor’s race featured some spice with Nathan Deal’s inability to avoid run-ins with ethics com-

missions wherever he serves. Statewide, the Democrats seem to have reorganized enough to make November elections important again. The GOP race for the U.S. Senate was a crowded one, and I expect a runoff there. Most of the State House incumbents received a pass on the mid-term elections. Well, we can’t have fireworks all the time. Elections are the antidote to complacency. They keep everyone on their toes – candidates and voters alike. But to get the real charge out of these elections, it takes people going to the polls. When they do, it is Election Magic.

Heindl, Austin Holcomb, Elizabeth Iannacone and Olivia Ibrahim. Megan Meyer, Emily Morrow, Lindsey Morton, Jeremy Moss, Douglas Mrsich, Robert Myrick, Samantha 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.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR OLD MILTON PARKWAY AT HAYNES BRIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS BID #14-025 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for OLD MILTON PARKWAY AT HAYNES BRIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS including, but not limited to, maintenance of traffic, reconstruction of concrete median and handicap ramp, minor asphalt pavement, signal modification, clean up, and restoration. All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package. The Plans and Project Manual will be available online Thursday, May 8, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” on our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition, are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation website, http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/thesource/Pages/home.aspx.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER MIXED USE OUT-PARCELS RFQ # 14-1004 The City of Alpharetta is soliciting highly qualified Developers with experience in DEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER MIXED USE PROJECTS including, but not limited to, designing, developing, building, and managing traditional Main Street styled, village scale, mixed-use districts, to respond to this Request for Qualifications. The City’s objective is to negotiate agreements with a Developer interested in designing, developing, constructing, and managing a development that will consist of a mix of uses that promote a compact, pedestrian scaled environment with buildings that are compatible with Alpharetta’s Historic Downtown on parcels located within Downtown Alpharetta’s City Center project. The RFQ will be available online Thursday, May 8, 2014, under the tab “Bids Online” from our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us. Statements of Qualifications will be due on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM, at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Community Development Department, 217 Roswell Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Participation in the conference is optional. However, it is advisable for all interested to participate.

For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at 678-297-6052 or via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.

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ONLINE AUCTION BY CITY OF ALPHARETTA Beginning at 8:00 AM, Monday , June 9th, 2014, and continuing until all items are sold, the City of Alpharetta in conjunction with GovDeals will conduct an online auction to sell surplus material, equipment, and vehicles. To view the surplus items or to place a bid, please visit www.govdeals.com.

Sawnee Foundation awards $52,000 in scholarships CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded 13 local high school seniors each with a $4,000 scholarship. The scholarship recipients were honored at a reception held at Sawnee EMC on April 22. The seniors are Miranda Abe (Dawson County High School), Mia Austin (North Forsyth HS), Jason Bick (Johns Creek HS), Lacey Brown (Northview HS), Ryan Carr (Forsyth Central HS), Riley Jenkins (Creekview HS), Kaitlin Karschner (South Forsyth HS), David Kim (Lambert HS), Priscilla Kim (Johns Creek HS), Lindsey LeQuier (Alpharetta HS), Sathvik Namburar (Woodward Academy), Amanda Saulnier (Lambert HS) and Cole Simmons (Dawson County HS). The funding for the scholarship program is derived from unclaimed funds from Sawnee

EMC, which is separate and apart from the funds that the foundation distributes to charitable organizations. In the past nine years, the Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation has awarded $311,000 in scholarships to 99 high school seniors within Sawnee EMC's seven-county service area. "Supporting those in need in our communities, and helping these outstanding students continue their education, is a key part of meeting the foundation's core mission," said Jerry Burum, chairman of the foundation's board. For more information, visitwww.sawnee. com/round_up or contact Cindy Badgett, director of external affairs for Sawnee EMC, at 678-455-1399 or cindy.badgett@sawnee. com.

All sales will be final to the highest bidder and sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The City of Alpharetta and GovDeals reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to waive formalities. Once the items are sold, the coordination of and actual removal of the items must be completed by the selected party.

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 5, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday June 16, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CISCO DATA NETWORK EQUIPMENT FOR CITY HALL Bid # 14-026 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for CISCO DATA NETWORK EQUIPMENT from authorized CISCO resellers to provide new CISCO network equipment for the City of Alpharetta’s new City Hall. The bid document will be available online Thursday, May 15, 2014 at our website, www.alpharetta.ga.us, then choose the Bids Online tab. Proposals will be due on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. For information, please contact Stephanie Cochran at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

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a. V-14-14 Millard – Wills Drive (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance to the side yard setback of 15’ to 8’ in order to construct a two-car two-story garage addition. The property is located at 28 Wills Drive and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1271, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. MP-14-03 North Point Commons/Salon Lofts (City Council Only) Consideration of a master plan amendment in order to change a condition of zoning which prohibited a nail salon use at 970 North Point Drive. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lots 754, 796, 797, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-14-02/Z-14-07/V-14-08 North Point Commons MP/Rooms to Go Consideration of a master plan amendment in order to permit retail on a parcel designated for restaurant use. The property is located at 10845 Haynes Bridge Road and legally described as being located in Land Lots 755 and 796, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. Z-14-06/CLUP-14-05/V-14-07 Cogburn Road Tract Consideration of a rezoning request from AG to R-8D in order to develop single family for-sale homes. A request to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from “Low Density” Residential to “Medium Density” Residential is also requested. The property includes 12855, 12865, 12885 and 12895 Cogburn Road and legally described as being located in Land Lot 1111, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. PH-14-03 North Point Parkway LCI Design Standards Consideration of design standards for North Point Parkway from Rock Mill Road to the East and Mansell Road to the West. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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This brown thrasher painted by muralist Brian Holt looks real enough to be perched on the edge of the tunnel mural.

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Now, the tunnel is bright and inviting. It engages visitors. Before, the pedestrian tunnel (inset) was dark, drab and not a happy part of the trail.

Tunnel: Continued from Page 1 tunnel now has in addition to security lights eight mural panels depicting a tree through the seasons of the year. Local muralist Brian Holt was asked to take on the task of designing and painting the project. “I noticed the expansion joints in the walls created seams that divided the tunnel walls into four panels on each side,” Holt said. “So I decided to bring the outside inside the tunnel.” The mural takes the form of the four seasons as they affect one tree. Holt made the mural a mirror of the tree in each opposing panel, so whichever side a pedestrian takes, one sees the tree in summer, fall, winter and spring. “I wanted to create a calming space, so the panels are not busy. They are simply done,” Holt said. He added a few small elements for detail such as a brown thrasher alit by the tree, a butterfly perched on the edge of a panel and a cardinal flying by. Eight student artists from Centennial, Northview and Mount Pisgah high schools contributed to the project as well. Ron Jones and Kathy Smith co-founded Leadership Johns Creek and act as mentors for the classes. “These people come to-

gether and struggle to come up with an idea they can all pull together on. And the things they come up with are unbelievable,” Jones said. Smith said Leadership JC members get an opportunity to not only learn things about themselves, but they see how the city really works from the ground up. “And you get to meet people you wouldn’t normally meet,” Smith said. Leadership JC is an organization that is proactive in creating leaders for the future of Johns Creek. Now in its fifth year, LJC alumni make contacts with like-minded residents who want to make a difference in their city that will last for many years to come. Among its qualities, the Leadership JC program introduces class members to the inner workings of the city and to many of the city’s leaders – in government, business and nonprofit organizations. Leadership JC is accepting nominations for the class of 2015. The eight-month program is scheduled to begin in August with an anticipated 30-member class. An informal information meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, at the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, 10475 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 122, Johns Creek, in the Ivy Falls business center at the corner of Wilson Road and Medlock Bridge Road, Building 100, second floor.

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A butterfly that appears ready to fly away is another detail by Holt.

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Johns Creek muralist Brian Holt receives congratulations from Johns Creek Arts Center Director Gail Hisle. Holt painted the eight panels, and local high school students helped.

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Councilman Brad Raffensperger unveils the commemorative plaques for the city. From left are Team No Limits leader Stephen Vorbeck, Raffensperger and team members Dr. Dapo Odetoyinbo and .

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Continued from Page 29 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, 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, Melissa 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 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.

Brenau University GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Artwork by local Brenau University students qualified for inclusion in a special exhibition at the prestigious High Museum of Art in Atlanta in February. Work by Dedrie Kunze of Alpharetta, a junior majoring in studio art at Brenau, selected for the exhibit included “Pattern Design,” a digital print on paper. A selection for the exhibit by Whitney Mathis of Cumming, a 2012 graduate majoring in interior design at Brenau, included “Spectrum, Inc. Corporate Headquarters,” created as a banner.

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Kings Ridge: Continued from Page 25 had three hits and drove in three runs for the Tigers, including a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lock up the win. King’s Ridge trailed 2-1 after the Eagles hit a pair of solo homers in the top of the fourth, but the Tigers came back with four in the bottom of the inning, keyed by a bases loaded, two-run single from

Burns. Burns and Cullen Monette had two hits each, and Kyle Brnovich drove in the Tigers’ first run in the third inning. Austin Peay signee Austin Higginbotham matched Moore’s complete game pitching performance, limiting the Eagles to four hits and striking out seven. During the regular season, Mount Paran defeated King’s Ridge 6-0 and 9-1 and finished first in Region 6-A. The second-seeded Eagles went

northfulton.com | Johns Creek Herald | May 22, 2014 | 33 20-0 in the region and finished 29-5 overall. The Tigers placed second in the region at 16-4. The Tigers swept No. 1-ranked Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 11-3 and 7-2 earlier last week in McDonough to advance to the finals. Stallings drove in seven runs in the doubleheader against ELCA to power King’s Ridge (26-4), which also got strong pitching efforts from Burns and Higginbotham. Stallings had three hits, two of them home runs, and

four RBI in the opener. Burns contributed two hits and Monette and Byrd drove in two runs each. Stallings’ first homer helped lift the Tigers to a 3-0 lead before ELCA came to bat. The Chargers rallied with three runs in the third to tie the game, but King’s Ridge responded with eight runs over the final four innings, finishing with 13 hits. Burns pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits and two walks and striking out 12. The Tigers had three two-

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.

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

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run innings in the second game to take a 7-0 lead before the Chargers scored their only two runs in the sixth. Higginbotham also pitched a complete game, allowing five hits and striking out five. Stallings drove in three runs for the Tigers. Lawson Hill connected for a two-run homer, and Monette and Osborne added two hits each. Eagle’s Landing was 28-1 coming into the semifinal series, winning 28 straight games after losing its season opener.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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