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Mother fights off attempted attack ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man attempted to sexually assault a woman walking through Wills Park shortly before noon May 19, according to Alpharetta police. The woman had visited the park around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 to take a stroll with her 1-year-old child. While she was making her way down the paved trail near the equestrian center, she was grabbed by a man, who tried to pepper spray her, but missed. He then forced her against one of the center’s walls and attempted to sexually assault her, she said. The woman did not go silently, however, and caught the attention of other park-goers. The man fled soon after. “Much to her credit, she fought off

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Fake returns hide shoplifting attempt JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An employee attempted to stop five suspects May 10 who were allegedly shoplifting after one distracted the employee with returns. About $600 worth of clothing was reported missing from the store. Three men and two women, all appearing to be in their 20s, entered the Hibbett sports store on Medlock Bridge Road at noon. Two of the men approached the employee with a “large amount” of returns that the employee did not believe were legitimate. He also realized that the other three were using the returns as a distraction to shoplift.

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the suspect,” said Alpharetta Director of Public Safety John Robinson. “She elbowed and kicked and screamed just like she should ALPHARETTA DEPARTMENT OF have, and did PUBLIC SAFETY/SPECIAL a fantastic job. Because of that, and some folks who were close by, he was not successful in his ultimate goal.” The woman did not sustain any major injuries, and the child was unharmed. She had walked by the man before the incident and had briefly spoken to him. He grabbed and attempted to assault her shortly after she passed him. The employee confronted the other three, who gave him two items of clothing before “quickly” leaving the store. They were all carrying large black gym bags. After they left, the employee discovered that at least $600 worth of inventory was missing. He said he believes the suspects had lined the bags with tin foil to trick the security system.

The suspect was described as a 35- to 40-year-old black man wearing a gray, “mechanic type” shirt, gray pants and black shoes. He was also sporting a five o’clock shadow, according to the woman. Robinson said they have some “strong” leads they are following and that he is “confident” they will catch the man. There were several cameras and witnesses near the area. Police have worked with the woman and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to create a sketch of the suspect. “This is a very rare and isolated incident,” Robinson said. “Our parks are safe.” He added that they will increase law-enforcement presence and visibility in their parks with bikes, cars and foot patrols. —Julia Grochowski

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported a stolen car May 13 when her husband tried to take their daughter to her soccer game but could not find his car. Police located it the same day. At 8 a.m. that morning, the husband was preparing for his daughter’s game, when he realized the car was missing from the driveway. The car, a white GMC Sierra, had been parked

Worthington Hills Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 15 on Morris Road, Milton, for DUI and speeding. ►► Gustabo Guzman Mendoza, 25, of Chrysler Drive, Cumming, was arrested April 30 on Ga. 400, Cumming, for DUI, having an open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Cynthia Swinehart Johnson, 45, of Faircrest Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 5 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI and speeding. ►► Julia Desantis Amato, 49, of Green Forest Parkway, Smyrna, was arrested May 3 on Windward Parkway,

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Mixed-use plan will add office, retail, apartments By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA — After more than a month of negotiating details, city leaders approved a plan Monday that will allow a major mixed-use development on a 62-acre site at Lakeview Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road. The City Council voted 6-1 to allow a change in the mix first approved for the property more than five years ago. The major change is the addition of 276 apartment units on the site. Applicants for the project, TPA Fuqua and Peridot, originally sought to build 320 high-end apartments into the mix of 488 residential units proposed. But city staff and members of the Planning Commission wanted the number of apartments lowered to 220. Over the month since the proposal was first introduced at a public meeting in mid-April, Fuqua and the city met to reach a compromise. During that time, the City Council has debated its stated goal of achieving a residential balance of 68 percent owned and 32 percent rented properties within the city. Councilman Jim Gilvin, who cast

the lone dissenting vote for the project, expressed frustration at the progression of apartment units over the past decade. He reiterated Monday that Alpharetta will never achieve its residential goal by allowing more apartments. “We look at all these projects individually, and we look at the traffic studies,” he said. “Are you aware that if you go back and total all the projects that have been built or approved since 2010, once they’re all built, we’ll have added 100,000 cars to the roads here in Alpharetta?” Kathryn Zickert, the attorney representing the development team, told city officials that the developers had acceded to nearly all the conditions – more than 50 – recommended by city staff and the Planning Commission. She also said that the process of winning approval for the development had been rigorous and, ultimately, had led to a better project in the long run. When completed, the project will include: • 15,300 square feet of retail • 26,300 square feet of restaurants • 9,600 square feet for a market • 27,000 square feet for enter-

tainment 104,000 square feet for a 200key hotel The residential portion will include no more than 470 total dwelling units. Of that total, there will be no more 276 apartments and a minimum of 48 stacked townhomes. The remaining 146 for sale units may be developed for townhomes, stacked flat condominiums, stacked townhome condominiums or single family zero lot line detached dwelling units. In other business Monday, the City Council voted to table action on a proposed trolley service for the Alpharetta Downtown District. Representatives from Alpharetta-based City Solutions presented a proposal that would provide two sixpassenger vehicles to traverse downtown lots offering shuttle service to shops and restaurants. The proposal comes one week after the City Council first introduced plans to study the idea and possibly offer it on a short-term basis while construction of City Center moves forward. But at Monday night’s meeting, city leaders said they were not quite ready to act until details of funding and liability had been worked out. Nearby Roswell just launched its own pilot program offering trolley service to visitors of its Historic District. •

Trolley program permits easier travel to Historic District ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Trolley Pilot Program officially launched May 12 and allows visitors to navigate the city’s historic district more easily. The trolley runs Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. through Aug. 5. The city council recently approved the project to make movement through the Historic District easier during the busiest times of the week. People can now park at City Hall and catch the trolley to Canton Street and the Historic Town Square. The trolley pilot program has 10 stops, starting at City Hall, Historic Town Square and Bulloch Hall. It then travels north on Magnolia Street, Mimosa Boulevard and Canton Street and down several key side streets before returning to City Hall. The city of Roswell will gather ridership data and user feedback throughout the course of the program to gauge its effectiveness and to determine any future improvements.

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Roswell City Council reviews budget deletions By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council approved Monday night over $600,000 worth of deletions from the city’s proposed FY 2018 budget. The city council’s deletions will result in reduced support for the Roswell Arts Fund and Roswell Inc. Cuts also included scratching a proposed city architect position. Initially, the council had planned to address both proposed additions and deletions to the budget, but members voted to defer discussion on budget additions until the next meeting June 12. Councilmember Jerry Orlans was not at Monday night’s meeting. Before discussion began, Councilman Donald Horton motioned to defer delaying discussion on the deletions, saying that there hadn’t been enough time to go over the proposals carefully. “Almost all of the deletes that were given today we got at 4:15 p.m. There wasn’t enough time to go through them and really study the impact,” Horton said. “Never in all of my time in the corporate sector did I have people come to me an hour or two before a meeting

Initially, the council had planned to go over both proposed additions and deletions to the budget, but they voted to defer discussion on budget additions until the next meeting June 12. where we were going to be deciding on a budget and have adds and deletes. I think this is just outrageous.” Councilmember Nancy Diamond supported Horton’s motion, but it failed 3-2. Most of the proposed deletions passed. One item, however, to delete two accountant positions for a total of $169,000, failed.

Also at the meeting • Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Paul Piccirilli announced his retirement. • Michael Fischer was appointed Interim City Administrator with the departure of Kay Love. • The council approved first reading to amend the ordinance code to allow for craft beer and wine markets. • Council members approved an initial measure calling to maintain the millage rate at 5.455 mills Horton opposed the deletion of a town architect position, saying that other successful cities in the area had someone appointed to that position and they were surprised Roswell did not have one. A city architect would be able to determine if a building project would fit within the city’s plan and character, he added. The deletion still passed with council members Marcelo Zapata, Mike Palermo and Lori Henry supporting.

The voting pattern stayed the same for the Roswell Arts Fund and Roswell Inc items. The $25,000 arts fund reduction does more than reduce support for the arts, Diamond argued. It hurts the city’s economic development and tourism, which the Arts Fund helps attract, she added. Zapata argued that the Roswell Inc cuts would allow the creation of an Economic Development Director for the city. Mayor Jere Wood argued that they had tried having such a position in the past, but it had not been as successful as when Roswell Inc took the helm. Wood said that this was only the first reading for the budget and that Orlans could shift the balance of power. The vote could change with Orlans’ presence, or a councilmember could change their position. “This is not a final vote,” Wood said. “This is a first reading, and there can be changes, deletions and additions in the second reading.” The second reading will be held June 12. There will also be an additional meeting May 31 specifically to discuss the millage rate.

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I get asked to investigate many things, interview many people, and I have found it best to resist the temptation to pre-judge what people will say or do until I get there. Of course that is easy to say. It is difficult not to bring some preconceived notions to an interview. It is all too human to begin “figuring out” what the story is HATCHER HURD and where it will take you before Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com you come to it. Being invited to a group meditation session certainly piqued my curiosity. And I have to admit I had a few preconceptions when I got a phone call from Dilip Mehra. He has the mellifluous voice of a South Asian and matched with his infectious enthusiasm, he convinced me that I should attend a session of what he called Heartfulness Meditation. It is not a religion – at least by Western standards – but a way to be in touch with your inner self. Of course, the big question for me is: If I need to get in touch with my inner self, who is this outer self I have been hanging out with all these years? But Dilip convinced me to come to a Sunday morning session. I was intrigued because of what he said and where it would be – The Cottage School in Roswell. My daughter attended TCS and the school would certainly be idyllic for meditation. A note of disclosure here, in my youth I was seeing a young woman who was “into meditation” and it pleased her that I gave it a try. Transcendental Meditation was a trendy thing in those days. Alas, the young woman did not last nor did my trendiness. But I was curious and so I agreed to meet with Dilip on a Sunday morning. To my surprise there by my count were more than 80 people of several nationalities already deep in meditation. By tuning in to our heart, we learn to be centered in our highest self… Some sat on the floor but most were in chairs. I was invited to meditate too, and so I did, recalling my mantra from so many years ago. It was a peaceful and restful experience. The school is near Ga. 400 and the faint buzz of traffic audible from the open door and windows was like hearing the ocean from a distance – a faint purr that was calming.

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I was rested and felt content when the session ended – about 40 minutes or so. But now it was time to do my job. I was introduced to Victor Kannan who, in addition to his day-job, is director of the Atlanta Heartfulness Institute. He told me the Institute is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Sahaj Marg Spirituality Foundation. There is a video of Sahaj Marg in which he gives a soothing talk on the virtues of meditating. Strengthen that connection and cultivate an inner knowing that wisely directs and guides our lives … Kannan told me Heartfulness is an offshoot of Buddhism, but he said he tries to avoid “isms” as they tend to bring religion into the discussion and Heartfulness is not that. “It is about self-awareness, focus, compassion. And there are many physiological benefits to meditation,” Kannan said. “Scientists have discovered meditation helps neuroplasticity – that is it improves brain function.” What Heartfulness offers is free and is taught globally by volunteers. It is a set of principles and practices. “It has several layers in terms of participation and benefit. On an individual level, it can be practiced at home and at one’s own convenience. “Or you can connect with a trainer and use it as an app,” he said.

Meditation has found a growing audience among colleges, corporations and even government organizations and human resources departments. “In Gwinnett, programs are in senior centers, parks, hospitals and schools,” Kannan said. Asked just what is Heartfulness, Kannan said there is no ready definition. “Words blur. There is no religion without spirituality. There is no spirituality without humanity. John F. Kennedy said, ‘On earth, God’s work is Man’s work.’ “So religion, spirituality, humanity and service cannot be separated,” Kannan said. The meditations are usually done alone in the morning and at night. They recommend at least 20 minutes each time, but many meditate much longer. The idea is to empty the mind of thoughts and allow just being. Thoughts stand at the door and crowd in, but shoo them out again to just be. Grow to face the challenges of life with courage and acceptance. Live by the heart, and become what we’re meant to be. Delip said he became a disciple of Heartfulness after a conversation with a man on a MARTA train. “He gave me a book. I read it and now I meditate. To me it is wonderful,” Dilip said. Paul Lu is a devotee who lives in Cobb County. He rides his bike to Roswell to meditate with the group. He said it changed his life. “I was born in Taiwan and came to America when I was young. In America we are very blessed physically and materially. But it is a vacuum for the heart,” Lu said. “Belief in Jesus was the founding of this country. But others have other choices, other beliefs. But behind belief is the real God,” he said. I asked him what Heartfulness did for him. Lu said, “It ended my thirst.” To borrow the lingo of my youth, this was pretty heavy. I know meditation can be cathartic, especially in times of physical or mental stress. But Dilip Mehra and Victor Kannan – and Paul Lu – gave me much to think about. I googled Heartfulness and found my subheads in this column. I also found this quote below: Buddha was asked: “What have you gained from meditation?” Buddha replied: “Nothing.” “However,” Buddha added, “Let me tell you what I lost: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Insecurity and Fear of Old Age and Death.”

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Hurdles inhibit local woman to seek out assistance North Fulton Community Charites provides needed respite We live in a blessed and affluent community. But not too far below the surface, there is an invisible population of people struggling with homelessness. Whether we choose to avert our eyes, or these unfortunates are able to swim just below the surface, we don’t see them either by choice or obliviousness. Not too many people know of the students who sleep on the couches of friends, or the elderly person who sits for hours in the library because he has no place else to go. These people are here and we interact with them daily. The homeless are here. The invisible people are here. This series is to give those people a voice, bring them into the light and possibly help others in similar situations. By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com Although there are agencies in the community to help homeless people, single mothers often face special problems. Take the case of Corrine Hooks, a 40-year-old mother of three. For years, Hooks didn’t have a steady place to live. From 2009-12, the single mother with three children under 17 moved around trying to find assistance for her family. She was pregnant with her third child when she and her son moved to a shelter in Atlanta. But, she was soon told she couldn’t return after she gave birth. “They said because I had to have bedrest for six weeks, they wouldn’t be able to house me,” Hooks, 40, an assistant teacher, said. “I had no place else to go. I went and stayed with a few family members here and there and ended up staying with my sister. She gave me a limit of how long I could stay until it was enough.” After that, she was referred to various nonprofit organizations, but she either didn’t qualify, couldn’t meet the minimum work requirements due to her children or had something else come up forcing her to quit the programs. With her older son now a teenager, many organizations are unable to help the family due to stipulations for adult males housed with children. Oddly, because Hooks has no sub-

By the numbers: In January, a homeless count was conducted in Fulton County. In North Fulton, 32 individuals were found on the streets or in cars. Of those counted outside, 24 were men, 5 women and 2 children. They ranged from a man who had just become homeless the day before to another who said he had been homeless for 10 years. North Fulton Community Charities paid hotel fees for 10 families that night sheltering 17 individuals.

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stance abuse problem and isn’t in a ily has been in since March 24. domestic violence situation, her choices “Most resources out there give you a were limited. limit where you can’t come back for six “You have whole families, not just months or a year,” Hooks said. “North single parents, who are homeless,” Fulton doesn’t do that. There are no Hooks said. “Not because they chose to other programs that I know of out be, but because they ran into circumthere like North Fulton. They stand out stances beyond their control that put among the rest.” them in a position where they can’t do Barbara Duffy, executive director anything to help themselves. They just for North Fulton Community Charities, need a leg up sometimes.” said they repeatedly see cases similar And even when things were looking to Hooks. up for the family, it Churches, power seemed like something companies and always got in the way. landlords often refer Her children people in need to the became sick from a Roswell nonprofit, dilapidated apartment so it frequently they were living in, becomes a starting and she had to care point for them. for them, forcing her They are able to to cut work hours and suggest programs earn less money. or organizations for She took on a parthelp, but sometimes time job driving for folks are not eligiUber which suppleble, just like Hooks, mented the income for Duffy said. a time, but it didn’t They see the last long because of same people return, BARBARA DUFFY the sick children. and sometimes for Executive director for After everyone different reasons. North Fulton Community Charities recovered, Hooks “When we first started to save money see them they may again and things began looking up for need lots of help,” Duffy said. “Then as the family, until she hit a rough patch things get better, they may continue again. to come to stretch their income, use The hotel manager where she was the thrift shop and perhaps get food to staying then referred her to North help reduce some of their expenses. So Fulton Community Charities. The that way the money they do have can nonprofit ended up paying weeks of her take care of the basic bills like rent and rent and helped her finalize the process utilities.” for her own apartment, which her famNo matter their circumstances or

All of us have been in a place in our life where we needed to reach out. When help is there, then we can continue to move forward.”

• From October to December 2016, North Fulton Community Charities saw 2,012 households that came for service. • Of those, 193 households said they were homeless, or 355 individuals, including 122 children. • 1 out of every 10 who came to NFCC over that three-month period considered themselves homeless. history, Duffy said she wants people like Hooks to continue to be directed to North Fulton. “They’re part of our community,” Duffy said. “Something has happened to them. All of us have been in a place in our life where we needed to reach out. When help is there, then we can continue to move forward.” Situations like this aren’t just a North Fulton problem, Hooks said, but a worldwide issue. When society turns its focus beyond those with mental issues, substance abuse problems or domestic violence situations, inroads can be made to eliminate homelessness. “There are underlying impacts,” Hooks said. “If they find out the root cause, we can eliminate this. There is no reason for this.” A community that makes provisions for those most vulnerable improves the quality of life for everyone, Duffy said, a trait she thinks makes North Fulton successful. “It’s a true community engagement,” Duffy said. “We’ve been able to come together, work on a need that we’ve identified and make life a little bit better. We live in a great community.” Hooks was fortunate to find her way to North Fulton Community Charities. Unfortunately, she is the exception of a working mother trying to find help.

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OPINION

Keep war memorial in its present location Recently I visited the Faces of War Memorial on the grounds of Roswell City Hall and was pleased to see the memorial had been cleaned after a long period of neglect. The water, an integral part of the memorial, was again flowing over the faces depicted. This tribute to the women and men who served our country during the Vietnam era is sacred. Now that the memorial is finally restored to the condition in which it was dedicated in 1995 I call on the City of Roswell to keep it working as it was intended. On a related issue I also urge the

City Council to reject the plans included in the City Green project to move the memorial to a new location. Presently the Faces of War memorial is displayed in a prominent position on the grounds. I believe moving it would be an insult to all who served during that difficult time of our history. Veterans groups have in the past voiced their concerns over the possibility of the memorial being relocated and I agree that moving it would significantly diminish its relevance.

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Fulton School budget tops $1B mark Revenues, expenditures continue to rise through FY18 By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The budget for classroom-based expenditures in the Fulton County School System will top $1 billion in fiscal year 2018, with the overall budget for the system coming in at $1.55 billion. The tentative budget was approved by the board on May 18; final approval is slated for June 13 in time for the July 1 start of the new fiscal year. This is the first school budget to top the billion dollar mark for the general fund, which includes all costs devoted to instruction, including teacher pay and benefits, school-based programs and other expenses which directly impact student and learning. Nearly 70 percent of the budget is devoted to the general fund. Included in the FY18 budget is a 2 percent raise for all teachers, and a 1 percent raise for all other dis-

Breakdown of the proposed FY 2018 Budget: General Fund $1,013,435,689 School Nutrition Fund 42,631,826 Debt Service Fund 12,132,721 Special Revenue Fund 51,729,563 Capital Program Fund 374,251,169 Pension Fund 34,081,245 Student Activity Fund 18,706,149

trict staff. Eligible employees will also receive a step increase based on their years in the system. “This budget focuses heavily on employee compensation to ensure that schools are staffed with the most qualified teachers and support personnel,” noted Susan Hale, spokesperson for Fulton Schools. “The budget also focuses on appropriately aligning funding to personnel and programs.” The budget is relatively conservative with no significant initiatives planned for the next year and funding continued for existing programs. Class sizes will remain the same, despite yearly

requests from parents to consider lowering the student/teacher ratio in elementary schools. It also keeps the millage rate at 18.483, the lowest among school systems in metro Atlanta. The FY18 general fund budget is a $48 million dollar increase from the current budget, and it reflects rising tax revenues from both state and local sources. Fulton is anticipating a 6 percent increase in the local tax digest and a 2.3 percent increase in Quality Basic Education (QBE) state funds. Marvin Dereef, financial director for

Fulton Schools, said public hearings on the millage rate will be held in June as required by law. Because Fulton is not rolling back the millage rate to return additional tax revenues to taxpayers, the system is essentially issuing a tax increase. The budget also includes taking $27.5 million from the system’s healthy reserves to fund a number of one-time expenses including musical instrument replacement, strategic compensation for select positions, and textbooks. Board member Gail Dean said she was pleased the budget was able to do so much, despite having to cover a growing list of expenditures mandated by the state. “We have worked on this budget since January, and it’s fascinating to me that we were able to have a budget that keeps our millage rate the same for our taxpayers, gives a raise to our employees, and still absorb $35 million in [costs] that we are required to pay for [and which] the state previously paid,” Dean said. Those costs include rising health care premiums and mandatory deductions such as “fair share” distribution to less wealthy districts and austerity reductions.

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Double murder convict pleads guilty Jeffrey Hazelwood gets life in jail for murder of two local teenagers By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Jeffrey Hazelwood, the man accused of killing two teenagers in August 2016, has pleaded guilty but mentally ill. He was sentenced Wednesday, May 17 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He had been indicted on a total of 15 counts, including murder, aggravated sexual battery, identity fraud, kidnapping, theft and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The admission was made two weeks after clinical psychologist Dr. Christian Hildreth said Hazelwood was competent to stand trial. Hazelwood, 20, shot and killed 17-year-olds Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis around 3 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016 behind a Roswell Publix, just days before they were to start their senior year of high school. Hazelwood was arrested less than 48 hours later. Fulton County Judge Shawn LaGrua said that it was apparent in Hazelwood’s previous court appearances that he was not being properly medicated. Hildreth, who had been treating Hazelwood at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, agreed. According to Hildreth, Hazelwood had been confused, unable to complete sentences and was hearing voices when he first entered the

facility in February. But after a new course of medications, Hildreth said Hazelwood now clearly understands the proceedings. Both the Henderson and Davis families made an appearance HAZELWOOD at the trial to give their statements before the sentencing. “Just three days earlier on Carter’s 17th birthday, July 29, we were celebrating his life,” said Carter’s mother Michele Davis. “How can I tell you the impact on our lives of not having this gift, this incredible energy, who was always all-in, gone and absent forever… There are no words.” “Everything has changed,” said Natalie’s mother Suzanne Henderson. “A piece of our hearts will forever be gone without Natalie, and we will never get that piece back. “One of the last things that Natalie wrote in her journal was this: ‘Love is our strongest weakness, yet it gives us our strength.’ We will do our best to remember her words as we continue to try to heal from this horrific tragedy.” Hazelwood had no comment after the testimonies. His attorney said Hazelwood was remorseful for his actions. Before the sentencing, LaGrua said that Natalie and Carter will have a lasting impact on the courts and will remain an “inspiration” for her. “I’ve been doing this a long time… most of my entire career,” LaGrua said. “And I can count on less than two or three fingers the number of cases that have impacted me as this one has.”

Families remember Natalie and Carter

“No matter what I say today, it won’t be enough to express the wonderful and sweet person Natalie was,” Natalie’s mother Suzanne Henderson said. “She loved to sing, and play the guitar, and write poetry. She was creative and had an old soul. She loved animals and volunteered countless hours. Natalie wanted to become an architect, but more than anything, she wanted to make this world a better place for everyone, one day at a time. “Natalie was only 17 years old and had so much more to give and experience in her life. She will never graduate from high school. She will never experience college. She will never get to fulfill her dream of becoming an architect.” “As I tried to write this, night after night, I could not find the words,” said Carter’s mother Michele Davis. “Carter and Natalie were not supposed to leave this earth on Aug. 1. I know Carter tried to protect Natalie, but the gun was an unfair advantage. How can I say the impact of such bravery, facing a loaded a gun with nothing but faith in God and desire to protect. “Carter left an impact in 17 years many don’t make in 70,” Davis added. “But please don’t get me wrong: I want him back. “He was scouted heavily and highlighted on a national site as a lacrosse player to look out for… Carter loved mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, lacrosse, cliff jumping – you name it. If it had adrenaline, Carter was up for it. “He planned on studying engineering, researching specialties aeronautical engineering, biomedical and even structural. What could he have become? What impact could he have made?”

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Students spend weekend on marathon coding spree Code Day fosters technical skills in young minds By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Students are used to pulling all-nighters this time of year, but one group of metro Atlanta high schoolers took part in a different type of marathon over the weekend – creating applications in a competition to hone their skills at computer coding. Code Day, hosted locally by LexisNexis, is a national program focused on having fun and allowing attendees with a love for technology to challenge their skills and meet other like-minded students. LexisNexis Risk Solutions, based in Alpharetta, has sponsored the event the past three years. The program is held each spring, fall and winter and usually draws between 40-60 students from Atlanta area high schools. Two North Fulton students were among the 22 participating at the May 20-21 competition. Chattahoochee High School freshman Charlie Liu also found his way to the winners circle by helping develop “Borneo,” an app designed to remind users of appointments or commitments that sometimes fall through the cracks. Liu was part of a three-member team that took home the award for Best Application. “It’s an online reminder system,” he

said. “Everyone can create their own account, and within their account, they have their personalized reminders.” The app lets users arrange the reminders in a variety of ways – work, school or home -- and allows them to add texts to the reminders. “Whenever they want to be reminded about whatever, there’ll be a push notification sent to their browser,” Liu said. After he graduates high school, Liu said he wants to attend MIT. Destiny Adams, a freshman at North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, was part of a two-member team that received the Best Overall Award. Her application, “Protection Patrol,” allows users to alert loved ones of their whereabouts. “If you feel like you’re in an unsafe environment, it’s supposed to help protect you,” Adams said. The application includes an emergency button that rings 911. It also allows users to send out mass text messages to family and friends, notifying them that they are about to embark on a journey (to school, to the mall, etc.), so loved ones can notify authorities if the user does not check back within a reasonable time. The app also includes a medical ID in case the user gets injured and cannot respond to questions from rescuers. Adams commutes each school day from her home in South Fulton to North Springs, so she said she’s aware of how parents can worry about their kids. “I wanted to think of something that

would benefit everyone,” she said. This was Adams’ second time participating in Code Day. This summer, she will attend a weeklong coding workshop at Virginia Tech, then fly overseas to Malawi in southern Africa for a STEM camp sponsored by Girl Up, part of the United Nations Foundation that promotes health, education, safety and leadership among girls in developing countries. Destiny said she plans to attend Georgia Tech. Both Adams and Liu said they got about an hour of sleep and took breaks overnight playing games and talking with others before getting back to work on their apps Sunday morning. “It was definitely fun, a lot of fun,” Liu said. Hosting a premiere technology event in Alpharetta was no coincidence for LexisNexis, said Bob Ryan, a corporate

marketing manager who served as one of the judges. “It gives us a preview of the next generation of coding professionals,” Ryan said. “It’s a pipeline of those who likely will be coding during their professional careers, and it gives us an idea of how enthusiastic they are.” Code Day also provides students with access to contemporaries and speak the same language prevalent in the coding field today, he said. “You’ve got to feel optimistic about the future when you experience this,” said Ryan, who was serving as a judge for the second time. Last year in his first stint as a judge, when the event was held at Georgia Tech, Ryan said he was blown away by the passion and level of enthusiasm among students. “You walk out of there, and it’s the feel-good event of the year,” he said.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., June 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., and June 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018) and to set the millage rate. The public hearings will take place at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, 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 (City Hall, 2 Park Plaza) 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

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Chattahoochee High School freshman Charlie Liu makes his presentation of ‘Borneo,’ an app he helped create that provides reminders to users of upcoming events and obligations.

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Bike Alpharetta holds ride of silence to commemorate bikers ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Bike Alpharetta, a non-profit organization that promotes safe cycling, hosted its sixth Ride of Silence May 17. It is the longest-running Ride of Silence in Georgia and had 48 participants from five cities this year. The ride honors cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. This is a worldwide event that invites people of all ages to ride bicycles in a silent procession. It is held on the same day and time around the world.

Last year, more than 400 events were held in 50 states, 48 countries and all seven continents. Drivers often aren’t aware of bikers’ rights to riding on roads. The annual Ride of Silence generates awareness of these rights and alerts drivers of the dangers of distracted driving. The event covered six miles and was supported by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety with a police escort. For more information about Bike Alpharetta, visit bikealpharetta.org.

Nearly 50 cyclists from different cities came to participate in the Ride of Silence May 17 in Alpharetta. The annual event was held in all 50 states and in countries throughout the world.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DECREASE

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 5.08 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Decrease for the Bond millage rate.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted a debt (“Bond”) millage rate which will require a decrease in property taxes for the Debt Service Fund by -6.45 percent. Please see Notice of Property Tax Increase for the M&O millage rate.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax decrease to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times:

June 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. June 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. June 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 4.720 mills, an increase of 0.228 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.492 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $350,000 is approximately $21.52 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,000,000 is approximately $91.20.

This tentative decrease will result in a Bond millage rate of 1.030 mills, a decrease of -0.071 mills. Without this tentative tax decrease, the Bond millage rate will be no more than 1.101 mills. The proposed tax decrease for a home with a fair market value of $350,000 is approximately -$9.40 and the proposed tax decrease for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,000,000 is approximately -$28.40.

While Alpharetta’s overall millage rate would remain flat under the proposal, there would be some changes to the individual components as follows:

Millage Rate

Currrent

Proposed

Change

Millage Rate

Currrent

Proposed

Change

M&O

4.620

4.720

0.100

M&O

4.620

4.720

0.100

Bond

1.130

1.030

-0.100

Bond

1.130

1.030

-0.100

Total

5.750

0.000

Total

5.750

0.000

The City is shifting 0.10 mills from the Bond millage rate to the M&O millage rate to provide additional funding for city services as well as capital investment in our infrastructure.

Robert J. Regus City Administrator

David Belle Isle Mayor

When you’re sitting there in nature doing yoga with the goats, it’s magical. There’s something Zen about it. CATHI HUFF, GOGA Owner 16 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | May 25, 2017

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GOGA: Goat Yoga brings wildlife to workouts Milton business thrives in first month By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — A new business is taking a traditional Eastern relaxation exercise and making things a little funnier and fuzzier. Since opening in April, Cathi Huff, owner of Love GOGA, which is quite literally yoga with goats, has been entertaining clients by combining exercise with nature. “I love what I’m doing,” Huff said. “It’s about having a peaceful time when you come, getting a good workout and enjoying the animals.” Last year, Huff and her family, including husband, Dan, and their children, Sam and Katie, moved into a house at 325 Five Acre Road in Milton. Since then, they transformed it not only to their dream home, but also into a business opportunity. Huff initially wanted her retired race horse, Bronx, to live in the backyard, and from there, Atlantis Dream Farm, where GOGA is held, was born. Since Bronx had to have pasture companions, Huff slowly added animals to the brood. She started with miniature horses, and then started reading about goats. She reached out to a few breeders and eventually ended up bringing home two pygmy goats.

Kaila climbs the back of Joann Fuller during a yoga session. KATHLEEN STURGEON/HERALD

GOGA Owner Cathi Huff holds star performer, Kaila the goat.

A few months later, Huff received a call from a woman with baby goats, and she ended up taking Laila and Kaila, the goats, home with her. Huff’s friends started to ask her if she would be interested in starting a yoga class with goats after they heard of a similar business in Oregon. “I told them I didn’t know if I wanted to do something like that,” Huff said. “I was tired, we just renovated and my child just gradated. But they kept saying we should try it.” After thinking about it, she decided to host a few test classes which ended up selling out. “It was a message to me that maybe there is something out there in this area,” Huff said. “It was more than just goat yoga. It was about embracing the

beauty of the area. When you’re sitting there in nature doing yoga with the goats, it’s magical. There’s something Zen about it.” The Zen-like nature of the class only goes so far before participants’ senses of humor kick in. The farm’s resident goats are brought in during the classes to partake in the activities by mimicking poses, climbing on participants and occasionally head butting someone. They are able to take away some of the stress from those new to yoga, and they can be encouraging. “It’s funny but can be surprising at the same time,” Huff said. “They love to be with you. It’s a joyful class. If you’re a true yogi, it’s probably not for you. There are a lot of interruptions in a good way.” In addition to classes, GOGA has hosted events like Mother’s Day tea,

girls’ night out and a company outing. “I don’t want to do too many of those,” Huff said. “I want to focus on the classes. My brand is goat yoga. It’s what I want to do. I want the people to come and enjoy their time with the goats and experience that.” However, she will continue to hold classes like yoga and meditation, especially since they will be joined soon by a new baby goat. GOGA will host a baby shower for the new addition June 1, and the kid or doeling is expected to join the class. But for now, Huff just wants to see where the program goes. “For me, this was started for fun,” Huff said. “If it ends tomorrow, that’s OK. I have 15, almost 17 pets and have more work than I need. I’m just happy running my farm.” To learn more about GOGA, visit lovegoga.com.

3rd Annual Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Mon., Oct. 23rd, 2017

Hosted at Crooked Creek Club 3430 Hwy 9 N, Milton, GA 30004

8am: Player check in, breakfast, warm up 10am: Shotgun start, scramble format, on course lunch Post Tournament: Reception, awards & prizes, raffle drawings, dinner

It is sure to be the highlight of the tournament season. Join us!

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Sugar Hill – Yes, Sugar Hill, exploding with downtown growth A friend of mine asked me to go with him to see national recording artist Ben Folds in downtown Sugar Hill. Did I miss something? Last time I was in downtown Sugar Hill there was a large cemetery and traffic. And then I crossed Peachtree Industrial and it was gone. Yes. I missed something In the last six years, Sugar Hill has very aggressively planned, marketed and GEOFF SMITH executed developments that are turnAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com ing the area into a very impressive little downtown. City officials first worked to seed the whole thing by building a new City Hall backing up to a 1,750-person amphitheater called The Bowl. The amphitheater is just that – a bowl with terraced seating leading up a hill and away from the stage to a big lawn. Behind the stage is a large pond. The success of these two projects, along with the city’s willingness to work with the private community, is today leading to more than $200 million in private investment in the downtown area, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post, and a new development that will go up eight stories. The city’s Downtown Development Authority has been busy buying land and working with developers on projects that fit within the theme of what city officials would like to see done. It initially bought more than 16 acres which is now being developed. The latest project is called EpiCenter, which will host a gymnasium, a 350-seat movie theater, retail, restaurants, performance space and offices. It will stretch along Broad Street away from City Hall, and the back of the entire project will overlook The Bowl. It is under construction and expected to be complete by the end of this year. On the heels of that project, is Iconic. It’s huge and it’s awesome. Built by JWM Ventures and designed by Avalon and Braves Battery designer Wakefield Beasley, Iconic will go up eight stories and include a full-service Wyndham hotel with views of The Bowl, a 20,000-square-foot convention center on the roof, a rooftop restaurant, 37,000 square feet of retail, 60,000 square feet of office, a grocery store, 80 condominiums and a parking deck suited for 999 spaces. I’m told the city and developer are working through the finer details, but the project could start later this year. Sugar Hill is also another community that is committed to building a greenway loop throughout the city. Theirs will be called the Sugar Loop Greenway and will stretch 16.5 miles connecting the downtown to many of the city’s parks. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle recently unveiled an impressive double-loop that will encircle its downtown, Avalon and some Alpharetta parks. Roswell recently opened a new section of its Riverside Trail, and Chamblee has a loop trail

system in the works. This is a lot of activity for a city of only 21,000 residents, some of whom tried to dissolve the city in 2001. Commercial development seems to go in big cycles. Right now, nine years out of the Great Recession, we are certainly in one of those cycles. And cities like Sugar Hill that had plans at the ready are cashing in. Alpharetta, Doraville, Chamblee and many other suburban and urban communities throughout Metro Atlanta are reshaping their downtowns in this cycle. They are planning and developing live-work-play communities that will ultimately keep their residents within the city limits. Cities are starting to embrace the live-work-play concept as not just a style, but as a way to maintain economically viable communities. Successful office developments will provide daytime customers the shops and restaurants, while residents will enjoy the amenities when they get home at night and on the weekends. Sugar Hill Mayor Steve Edwards certainly believes in that concept and is doubling down. He was recently quoted as saying, “We’ve got a ‘go big or go home’ mentality.” Little Sugar Hill is definitely going big. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Nation should brace for trade war: brutal but short-lived By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Rajeev Dhawan, director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center, says to buckle your chinstraps, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Speaking at his quarterly forecast for the economy May 18, Dhawan said that if President Donald Trump continues his promised trade protectionist policies it will likely force Wall Street to retreat from the lofty 20,000 perch it recently reached. Interest rates will rise, but the battle will be short-lived as China, the chief culprit in trade deficits will not want to fight. “China has a trillion dollars in U.S. treasury bills, they don’t want to see our economy in the tank,” Dhawan said. “China wants its factories operating so that their people are employed. What China does will do is build factories in other countries then send its own people to run them and work in them.” The Chinese have a different use for trade. Greater profits are less of a motive than keeping millions of Chinese employed. China’s leaders’ greatest fear is a revolution, Dhawan said. Keeping its population working is Job 1. Eighty percent of China’s output

goes to Europe and the United States. For that reason, China does not want a prolonged trade war. However, the shortterm effects will mean higher interest rates if Trump is committed to the protectionist DHAWAN trade policies he has espoused. And Trump is committed to protecting jobs in America’s heartland, because that is his political base. The price of oil is always a factor, and it is “making a comeback,” i.e. rising, but prices are approaching the $50bbl territory. The $100bbl is not in the cards in the foreseeable future, he said. But Dhawan warned the Southeast has to keep its eye on Venezuela. Instability there is threatening its oil exports which feed into the New Orleans refineries that serve the whole region. When the Colonial pipeline burst and threatened the supply, the panic alone caused cars to line up at gas stations. Should an internal collapse of the Venezuela oil imports occur, New Orleans is shut down. Canadian oil, which accounts for 80 percent of American oil imports, has no

way to get to New Orleans’ refineries. It is a cautionary warning, but still a distinct possibility, he said. Meanwhile, Trump has fueled a lot of confidence in the stock market just getting elected. Bank stocks rose 20 percent November 2016. “Following the housing bubble, there was a backlash against the banking sector in the form of new rules and regulations,” Dhawan said. “As usual after a financial crisis, there is an overreaction, and the last administration was perceived to be hostile in this regard. The Trump administration is seen to be more ‘business-friendly’ and market participants have bet big on banks.” And all of this is without anything actually having been done yet. “But perception is key here,” he said. Wall Street has reacted with extreme confidence for the new regime. Nevertheless, bank stock returns have been weak. “If I had gone by [bank stock] calculations done in April, the stock market gains would have been half the current size with gold as the best performer.” Dhawan sees the resurgence of gold’s popularity not as a hedge against inflation but a safe port in a time of geopolitical uncertainty. While the Mid-

dle East seems somewhat contained, North Korea is unpredictable. France’s flirtation with Marine Le Pen and her vow to leave the Eurozone also spiked uncertainty. First quarter GDP growth was “an anemic 0.7 percent, with a pathetic 0.3 percent growth in consumption, he noted. While consumer confidence is up along with a rise in business confidence, apparently the rise in both indexes and the stock market is based more on the euphoria of Trump’s election. There is a “disconnect” between soft indicators and hard economic data, he said. The hard data is that retail sales have been lackluster in February and March. There are pluses in the economy, however. Dhawan noted one very good statistic in the GDP: equipment investment grew by 9.1 percent. Nonresidential structures showed an even stronger 22.1 percent growth. That is the kind of “Trump bump” Dhawan said he is looking for. His only caveat on equipment investment is that it appears to be merely deferred maintenance rather than gearing up for growth. So look for some bumpy roads in the near term, Dhawan said.

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Appen Media welcomes summer interns Students will learn about local journalism By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed a new crop of summer interns into the newsroom. Three promising young adults began work May 17 and will work until the end of the summer covering a range of content topics, from government to community news, and everything in between. Natasha Roy is a rising sophomore at New York University double majoring in journalism and public policy. Roy lives in Milton when she is home from college. Roy said she is excited to cover local news, learn more about local politics and better understand how the newsroom works. “I’ve only ever written for my high school and college newspapers, and I wanted to see how a newspaper would function in the real world,” Roy said. “I thought interning for my local paper would be a fun and cool way to get to

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ALPHARETTA ARTS STREETFEST

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EVENTS: FULTON GOLDEN GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES: ALPHARETTA

What: Alpharetta’s annual observance of Memorial Day is a free tribute to honor fallen heroes. When: Monday, May 29, 9:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

CUMMING

What: The city of Cumming will be honoring local active duty, retired and deceased veterans, with a message from the mayor, keynote speakers, honor guard, flag dedication and a dove release. When: Friday, May 26, 11 a.m. Where: Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net

MILTON

What: See the closing ceremonies for this year’s annual Fulton Golden Games. The games provide a monthlong series of Olympic-style events and activities for Fulton residents ages 50 and older. When: Friday, May 26, 10 a.m. Where: Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive NE, Sandy Springs More info: johnscreekga.gov

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

What: Enjoy appetizers, beverages and networking at this event co-hosted by the Johns Creek Business Association. Businesses can be promoted with a vendor table. When: Thursday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 for chamber members, $15 for guests More info and tickets: bit.ly/2pR0I4k or johnscreekga.gov

What: This annual event is relocating to Milton’s new City Hall. It will kick off with breakfast and a sky diver show. Atlanta attorney Cary S. King is scheduled to speak this year. When: Monday, May 29, 9-11 a.m. Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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What: Pay tribute with an honor guard, color guard, guest speakers, military tributes and patriotic music. After the ceremony, enjoy a picnic on the grounds or on-site barbecue and a concert on the lawn. When: Monday, May 29, 10 a.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellmemorialday.com

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early. When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29 Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us What: Held at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays through Aug. 26 Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon., through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

What: See the end of season performance of “Beauty and the Beast” by North Georgia School of Ballet. When: Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $16 More info and tickets: tututix.com/ client/ngaschoolofballet or 404-4550983

DAVE MATTHEWS + TIM REYNOLDS

What: Since Dave Matthews Band is not touring this summer, the two musicians and longtime friends are instead taking the opportunity to play a rare series of stripped-down, acoustic dates together. When: Wednesday, May 31, 7 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta More info and tickets: vzwamp.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: HEATHER LUND

What: Heather Lund will exhibit her art at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through July. Her light-hearted works are characterized with a mix of watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic and screen printing. When: June 1-July 31, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: heatherlund.format.com or roswellgov.com

What: Join for free face painting, balloons, tasty treats, storytelling, a magic show, special guests and more. When: Wednesday, May 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org 404-613-4050

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What: Celebrate the start of summer and summer reading with a free oneman circus performance, balloon art, carnival games and more. When: Wednesday, May 31, 4:30-7 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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What: Get ready to start reading this summer at this free festival, featuring secure paper shredding, stories, crafts, yoga. When: Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY

What: Check out some books and register for the summer reading program. There will be a petting zoo outside to kick off the event. When: Thursday, June 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

ROSWELL LIBRARY

What: Register for the summer reading program while enjoying free face painting, ice cream and visits from a local Star Wars cosplay group, the Georgia Garrison: 501st Legion. When: Thursday, June 1, 1-4 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: apls.org or 770-640-3075

NORTHEAST/SPRUILL OAKS LIBRARY What: Enjoy free face painting, balloon animals and a magic show by magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok. Show starts at 2 p.m. When: Thursday, June 1, 1-3 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

LIBRARY EVENTS: CRAFTING CLUB

What: Sew, knit, crochet, scrapbook and more with other likeminded individuals. Exchange tips and ideas while working on your project. When: Friday, May 26, noon-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: momacharlie@hotmail.com or 404-613-3765

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: Support the Red Cross by giving blood. They will be stationed at the Milton library for five hours. When: Tuesday, May 30, 2-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

LINE DANCING

What: Learn how to line dance with this free class, taught by Jean Chen. Class is first come, first served for 25 participants. Participants are asked to wear dance sneakers or tennis shoes. When: Tuesday, May 30, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

PET ADOPTIONS:

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA:

It’s bug time in the mountains If you’re a trout fisherperson, you know that spring is that magical time of year when the bugs come out. Bugs? Yuck. I admit that sometimes I’m not wildly fond of the insect STEVE HUDSON explosion that Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net spring and summer always brings. But I’m not talking here about those annoying critters like redbugs and ticks and yellow jackets and mosquitoes. Instead, I’m talking about bugs (flyfishers call them “aquatic insects”) that trout like to eat – and that’s good news if you like to fish for trout. I was up in the mountains last week working on an upcoming book, and as it happened I finished by assigned tasks in time to spend an hour right at dusk on one of my favorite trout streams. This particular stream is really not much more than a creek. With an average width of about six feet, it’s small and shallow, except for the occasional deeper pool every now and then. I know from previous trips to this creek that those pools often hold wild trout, and it’s one of my favorite places to go when I need a quick trout-fishing fix. On this particular trip, I guessed right away that it might be a good day. As soon as I got out of the car, I could see insects dancing in the sun down by the water. What were they? Small! The little bugs I was seeing were no more than about three-eighths of an inch long. I know, because when I walked down to the creek a few minutes later one of themlanded on the back of my hand and sat there long enough for me to get a good look. I just wish I’d been quick enough to get a picture. One of the tricks to fly fishing for trout in north Georgia’s many wild trout streams is to match the size of the bugs that you see flying. It happened that I had several good size matches in my fly box, so I decided to go with a perpetual favorite and tied on a little size 14 Elk Hair Caddis fly. This little gem is made out of a pinch of fuzz and a little bit of feather and a small bundle of hair from the hide of an elk, and it does a great job of imitating many of the insects you’ll see flying around trout streams this time of year. It does a great job of selling the sizzle, so to speak, and though it may not look exactly like the bugs on the

A native Georgia Brook Trout. stream it appears to be close enough. Or so I was hoping as I approached to the water. Crouching low lest the trout spot me and run for cover, I eased up to within casting range and pulled out a little line and made what was (if I say so myself) a pretty decent cast and hit my target on the first try. Yes, once in a while it happens that way! The tiny Elk Hair Caddis fly drifted for perhaps 12 inches and then disappeared in a sudden splash. I lifted the little fly rod’s tip – fish on! The fish, a small wild brook trout, was not large. It had a length of perhaps six inches – just right for the little creek in which it lived. Besides, as my daughter is fond of reminding me, it’s not the size of the fish but rather the size of the heart. It was a beautiful fish, and after admiring it for a few seconds I eased it back into the water.

That little brookie was the first of several more that I landed over the next hour, every one of them on that little Elk Hair Caddis. When I finally left to return to the car and home, the bugs were still dancing in the bright air above the stream. “I’ll be back soon,” I said, to no one in particular, and I will. You should get out there too and enjoy this fishing while you can, before it gets too hot and the creeks get too low in the heat of summer. Yes, it’s bug time! The scenery is beautiful, and the fish are willing, and you’ll find that sometimes bugs aren’t so bad after all. Want to enjoy this kind of fishing yourself? This is a great time of year to learn to fly fish! Learn how in Steve Hudson’s book “FLYFISHING 101,” available from local outfitters and on Amazon. Signed copies are available direct from the author at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Retinoids — Your skin’s best friend! By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Many fads and buzzwords exist in the skincare industry, and it seems like every celebrity is selling a different skincare line. The truth is that there are relatively few scientifically proven ways to make normal skin healthier and appear younger. Among the few compounds with good supporting evidence for anti-aging effects, retinoids stand out. If you are serious about achieving healthy-looking skin, then you should really understand (and use) retinoids - the bread and butter of most of today’s effective skin care lines. 1. Cousins of Vitamin A Vitamin A is also called retinol and is a vitamin found in vegetables such as sweet potatoes, leafy greens, and bell peppers. Vitamin A is important for growth and development in the womb and is important for eye, skin, bone and reproductive health in adults. Any compound that is similar to retinol is called a “retinoid.” When it comes to youthfulness, retinoic acid is one of the most important retinoids to know about. Retinoic acid affects how your skin cells grow. It helps them mature smoothly without pores becoming clogged. Retinoic acid strongly decreases how oily the skin is and even shrinks oil glands making pores appear smaller. Retinoic acid also appears to have synergy with antioxidants and allows them to more effectively reduce free radical damage, which helps fight the effects of sun damage and photo-aging. Collagen, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, elastin… all of these are affected by retinoic acid, allowing significant improvement in the health and beauty of the skin. 2. No Filter Needed Because of their ability to help cells repair themselves and mature naturally, retinoids are great for fighting the formation of new wrinkles and softening existing lines. As retinoids repair the skin, fine lines fade; large oil glands diminish in size, and the skin takes on a more even, smooth tone and texture. Retinoids may also stimulates more blood flow in the skin, giving a healthy rosy glow. Retinoids are one of the key ingredients that dermatologists use for treating acne. Retinoids can help prevent and treat clogged pores (blackheads) and help prevent whiteheads and deeper inflamed acne bumps from forming. As a result, they also help prevent acne scarring. Typically, retinoids are one of the two to four medicines that a dermatologist will prescribe to help a teenager or adult become acnefree.

3. All Good Things To Those Who Wait Because retinol helps unclog pores and prevents dead skin from forming future clogs, continued use of retinol cream can prevent acne, but clear skin does not come overnight. Retinoids affect the way that your skin develops. This is a “bottom up” process, as it can take a skin cell a month to travel from the base of the skin to the surface as it grows and develops. Before deciding whether your retinoid is working, give it at least a month. Patience is rewarded, as devoted use of a retinoid is repaid after a month or so with clearer, smoother skin. 4. Tricks of the Trade Many people react negatively to retinoids when beginning treatment. Think about what retinoids are doing – they make your skin less oily, and oil is there for a reason. Oil holds in moisture, and some of our skin’s oil may help serve as natural sunscreen. So the key with retinoid use is to find the right amount that smooths lines and makes the skin less oily without causing it to be so oil-free as to be easily dried out or irritated. With most retinoids, the trick is to start low and slow and gradually increase. Typically, a pea-sized amount of a retinoid is applied to the forehead, cheeks and chin every other night and gently rubbed over the skin while taking care to avoid the eyes and lips. After a few weeks, if the skin is not too dry, then the retinoid may be applied every night. More is not necessarily better! If your skin is tolerating the retinoid well after those 4 weeks, you can try applying more retinoid. If the retinoid proves to be too powerful and causes redness and extreme dryness or irritation, back down the dosing and revert back to every other night or every few nights. Luckily, your skin should begin to tolerate it more. Increasing your retinoid regimen should come easier with time. 5. Your Friendly Neighborhood Dermatologist How do you select a retinoid? Adapalene, a weak but good retinoid, is now available over the counter. Stronger retinoids such as tretinoin and tazarotene are available by prescription. Which retinoid is right for you depends on your skin type, how oily your skin is, whether you suffer from acne, and whether you are prone to eczema or dry skin. Your dermatologist can help you select the retinoid that is right for you. 6. It’s Not An Option if You Are or May Become Pregnant (Or Are Breastfeeding) Women of child bearing age who are

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Cambridge to hostPre-screened wrestling, local tree services. girls basketball camps We do all the homework, MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge will host two upcoming camps for youth athletes in wrestling and girls basketball. The wrestling camp will take place at the school from June 5-8 from 9 a.m.—noon and is for boys and girls ages 4-12. Students will receive instruction on wrestling movements, technique and supervised tumbling. Parents are invited to watch a simulated wrestling match which will showcase the moves and movements taught throughout the week on the final day of the camp. The cost is $125 for the week or $200 for two campers. Fulton County School employees will receive a discount. Girls varsity head coach Lesley Broadwell and the Lady Bears will host

so you don’t have to. Wrestling Camp June 5-8 from 9 a.m.—noon and is for boys and girls ages 4-12

Basketball Camp Girls basketball camp June 19-21 from 9 a.m.—noon a girls basketball camp June 19-21 from 9 a.m.—noon in the school’s main gym. The camp is open to rising firsteighth grade girls. Campers will be split into appropriate age and skill groups. The cost is $120. Visit www.cambridgebears.com or email Broadwell L@fultonschools.org for more information.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCORES FOR NORTH FULTON AND FORSYTH

BASEBALL Semifinals, state playoffs Wednesday, May 17 Lee County 7, Johns Creek 5 (G1) Johns Creek 4, Lee County 3 (G2) Johns Creek @ Lee County (May 24) Blessed Trinity 12, Heritage Catoosa 0 (G1) Blessed Trinity 6, Heritage Catoosa 4 (G2)

LACROSSE (BOYS) Class 6A-7A state championship Saturday, May 20 Lassiter 10, Lambert 5

LACROSSE (GIRLS) Team players on the winning team are Rosie Adebiyi, Addison Alfrey, Cynthia Barner, Arianna Casertano, Lauren Caylor, Claire Clark, Anna “Lefty” Farrar, Delaney Foil, Alanna Ford, Gianna “Gigi” Gomez, Emily Hile, Alexandra Horton, Sofia Huerta, Jodie Kim, Ella Kraselsky, Helen Kress, Jasmine Perez, Emily Rhodes, Haley Roche, McKenna Ryan, Lily Shaw, Rachael Shuman, Eleanor Tracy, Colette “Coco” Whitney, Caroline Wood.

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Class A-5A state championship Wednesday, May 17 Blessed Trinity 11, Kell 9 Class 6A-7A state championship Saturday, May 20 Milton 13, Cambridge 4

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Cambridge finished its season as state runner up in Class 6A-7A after making its first appearance in the state championship game.

Milton prevails over Cambridge for state championship Lady Eagles win 11th girls lacrosse state championship in battle of crosstown rivals By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – It wasn’t the first meeting of the season between crosstown rivals Milton and Cambridge, but this one was for all the marbles. The Lady Eagles and Lady Bears faced off in the Class 6A-7A girls lacrosse state championship Saturday at Lakewood Stadium, with Milton winning its 11th state championship with a 13-4 victory over Cambridge. The first lacrosse state championship to feature two public schools from the same city pitted the championship veterans Milton against the newcomer Lady Bears. Milton was making its 13th consec-

utive state championship appearance, earning a state title berth every year since the GHSA began recognizing girls lacrosse as a state championship sport. Meanwhile, the youthful Lady Bears, with just one senior, were making their first trip to the title match. The championship veterans would ultimately prevail, opening a 6-2 lead in the first half and outscoring Cambridge 7-2 in the second half to earn the 13-4 win. Senior attacker Sophie Baez led the offensive charge for the Lady Eagles, scoring four goals. Fellow senior Courtney Hutchinson scored a hat trick, with all three goals scored in the second half, and Hannah Demis scored two goals.

Belle Dora led Cambridge in scoring with two goals followed by Claire Xiao who scored and assisted on a Dora goal. Milton head coach Tim Godby praised his defense for holding the Lady Bears, who had not scored under five goals in a game this season. Milton senior goalie Bridget Deehan had six saves. “In the state championship the girls are usually going to have jitters early, so you always want to play well defensively,” Godby said. “We held them to four goals and had a great defensive effort all-around.” Godby also spoke highly of his senior class, which includes 10 starters. “They are a phenomenal group of girls,” he said. “They did everything right all year. It’s a huge loss for our program but they have left a legacy that hopefully will continue to build our program in the future.” Though Cambridge found them-

selves on the losing end, head coach Pam Masinko was still proud of her team’s efforts against perennial powerhouse Milton. “I think we were right there with them, but ultimately the ball didn’t bounce our way,” she said. “There were a couple of shots that didn’t go in and a couple of loose balls that didn’t go our way, but we played with them buzzer to buzzer.” “We are a young team, so I am very excited for what they achieved and being able to come out here against a quality opponent like Milton and have a few balls bounce the wrong way be the difference is still good,” Masinko said. With 19 returning players slated for next year, the future looks bright for the Lady Bears. And the team chemistry and youthful talent should allow them to make another run for the state title next year, Masinko said. “We will come out hungry,” she said.

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Alpharetta, Roswell parks gain national acclaim Both departments competing as Gold Medal finalists in separate categories By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Out of all of the parks and recreation departments across the United States, the cities of Alpharetta and Roswell continue to be a cut above the rest. Both cities have been singled out as finalists for the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This honor is distributed yearly by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. Founded in 1965, the awards program recognizes excellence in longrange planning, resource management and program development. Volunteerism, environmental stewardship and professional development are also considered. Roswell is no stranger to this distinction. This is the seventh consecutive year that its Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department is in the running. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be in among the ‘Gold Medal’ finalists once again,” said Jeff Pruitt, deputy director of the City’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department. “We are so thankful for the continued support of the Recreation Commission,

Alpharetta offers over a dozen parks and facilities, including Rock Mill Park.

mayor and City Council, and, most importantly, the citizens of Roswell.” Gold Medal Awards are given to seven different classes, one for armed forces recreation, one for state park

systems and five based on population size. Roswell is one of four cities in the Class III section for a population size between 75,001-150,000. They will be facing off against departments in Ar-

lington Heights, Ill.; Evanston, Ill., and Mountain View, Calif., this summer. “Each day, we try to go above and beyond to offer the best recreational experiences to our residents and visitors,” Pruitt said. “This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff.” Alpharetta’s Recreation and Parks Department was likewise recognized as a finalist, but for a separate category than Roswell. Although this is the first time that Alpharetta has received this distinction, the city has an award-winning history. The Alpharetta department has been selected eight times as the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association’s Agency of the Year. This year, Alpharetta was named in Class IV of the Gold Medal award for a population between 30,001-75,000, along with Bismark, N.D., Lombard, Ill., and Wheat Ridge, Col. “Folks in our city understand the value and benefits of recreation and parks, both in their personal lives and to our community as a whole,” said Department Director Morgan Rodgers. “Alpharetta is consistently named as a desirable place to live, work, retire and play, and the commitment of our recreation and parks department is one of the driving factors of this success.” Rodgers recently joined the Alpharetta department this April after working with Roswell’s department for 25 years, the last three as director. Roswell is still seeking a replacement. Each category will be narrowed down to one city, who will be named Grand Plaque Award honors this summer. The seven Grand Plaque recipients will be publically announced Sept. 26-28 during the 2017 NRPA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La.

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Fellowship Christian football player signs with Furman University ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On May 16, Jack Hardin, a senior at Fellowship Christian School, signed his letter of intent to play football at Furman University as a preferred walk-on. Hardin has competed in football, baseball, soccer and basketball during his tenure at Fellowship Christian. He was selected as All-Region in football and baseball and was recognized as the Region 6A Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All State. Hardin accumulated 40 passing TD’s and 1,772 passing yards in his senior season.

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Student-athletes of the month awarded NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Centennial’s Maddy Peterson and Alpharetta’s Emma Wood were named Str8Up Sports Student-Athletes of the Month (SAM) at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast. Peterson, a senior soccer player at Centennial, has scored 44 career goals and 20 assists. She was named Region 6-AAAAAA 2nd Team All-Region and was named the 2014 Offensive Player of the Year. Peterson is currently carrying a 95 percent overall GPA, is a member of HOSA for Future Health Professionals, Junior Achievement, Business Ethics, is an intern at Big Stride Therapy and volunteers at the Atlanta Dream Center. She also helps raise funds for Habitat for Humanity & Breaking the Shackles. Centennial head coach Jeff Burch said Peterson is one the hardest working players and works tirelessly. “She has grown to be a leader on the field, making her teammates around her better and taking on a position that requires leadership and game domination. She is a great student, a fantastic person and I am proud to be her coach,” Burch said. Emma Wood is also a senior soccer player, a defender for Alpharetta. Wood, a four-year starter and team

captain, led the Lady Raiders to their first playoff berth since 2013. She played through injury this year and guided Alpharetta to six-straight region wins. Wood has been named the team’s most valuable defender the past two season. Wood holds a 96.27 GPA, scored a 1250 on the SAT and is a four-year scholar athlete. Emma is a member of National Honor Society, National Charity League and supports Cure Childhood Cancer, North Fulton Community Charities, Beacon of Hope and Furkids. Alpharetta head coach Mike Nance, who also taught Wood in the classroom, said Wood leads by example, taking charge of team morale, training and helps the team to establish goals and take responsibility. “Her effort and seriousness of purpose is just as strong in the classroom as on the soccer field,” Nance said. “Emma has battled through injuries to contribute to our successes and done so much to support me and the team’s goals. She is the rock of our team.” Winners of the SAM Award are chosen from nominations made by area athletic directors and coaches and are based on extraordinary academic proficiency, exceptional athletic accomplishments and dedication to civic action.

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goals, surpassing the 100-goal mark on the season. Elise Hammelrath scored a hat trick, and freshman Abby Sokol scored twice. Trish Marcoccio and Kayley Attaway also scored. In net, senior Mackenzie Driscoll had a standout performance, stopping 11 shots. With the score tied at 2-2 with 12 minutes remaining in the first half, Blessed Trinity scored two unanswered goals from Markwordt and Sokol. Kell would cut the lead to 4-3 with an opennet goal after Driscoll attempted to block a pass from behind the net. The ball found its way to a Kell player in front. Driscoll then made two consecutive saves, and a goal from Hammelrath gave BT a two-goal advantage. With Blessed Trinity up 6-4 entering the second half, the Lady Titans added to their lead with three unanswered goals, making the score 9-4. With eight minutes remaining in the game, the Lady Titans had pushed their lead to 11-6. When Kell scored two goals within 57 seconds, visions of last year’s state championship game may have surfaced in the minds of the players. Last season, Kell held a five goal

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Blessed Trinity advances to fourth straight state championship Titans sweep Heritage Catoosa, 12-0 and 6-4 in semifinals

Lax: Continued from Page 34 lead late in the second half when Blessed Trinity scored seven unanswered goals in 12 minutes to beat Kell 15-13. But Blessed Trinity wasn’t going to be on the other side of a comeback win this year. Blessed Trinity won two draws and was able to burn out the final four minutes of the game with solid passes in a game of keep-away from Kell. The Lady Longhorns managed one

Johns Creek baseball wins appeal on controversial call; will play Game 3 State overturns ruling that forced Gladiators out of playoffs

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A new year and a new class, but Blessed Trinity is back in the state championship game for the fourth straight year after sweeping Heritage Catoosa in the Class AAAA baseball semifinals last Wednesday. Blessed Trinity won a run-ruled Game 1, 12-0, and captured Game 2 with two runs in the seventh inning to take the series with a 6-4 win. The Titans had 12 of their 14 hits in the bottom of the fourth inning of Game 1, resulting in 12 runs scored. BT’s flurry of hits included four for extra-bases, including three doubles and a three-run home run by Mitchell Weidner. BT put up 11 runs before Heritage Catoosa forced an out. David Dunn and Michael Markwordt went 3-3 in the game, including a triple from Dunn and double from Markwordt. Colin Davis batted 2-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored, and Jake Lundkovsky went 2-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Peyton Glavine threw a five-inning complete game. Glavine allowed three hits and struck out three with 41 strikes on 60 pitches. Game 2 was much more competitive as BT and Heritage Catoosa remained tied throughout most the game. Blessed Trinity opened a 1-0 lead in the top of the first as CJ Abrams singles to score Dunn. After two singles in the bottom of the first, the Generals tied the game by scoring on a double-play. Heritage took a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the third, with three hits and

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a home run off starting pitcher Patrick McNamara. The Generals scored one run on a Titans’ error. The Titans responded quickly with three runs to tie the game in the top of the fourth. Griffin McClure hit an RBI double, Jake Smith walked before scoring on a wild pitch, and a single from Weidner drove in a run. After the fourth, both teams stranded multiple runners and the score remained 4-4 into the seventh inning. Blessed Trinity opened the inning with a double from Weidner and a Dunn single. The Generals then forced two outs, but Colin Davis singled to score Weidner and Dunn and put BT up 6-4. Jake Smith, pitching in relief for McNamara, forced two groundouts and a strikeout in four batters to end the series and give Blessed Trinity its fourth straight state championship appearance and first in Class AAAA. The Titans will face region-opponents Marist in the state championship, played in Rome’s State Mutual Stadium, Thursday. A date for a Game 3, if needed, has not been set. Blessed Trinity’s series against Marist will be the teams’ second series meeting of the season. The Titans swept Marist in a three-game series in mid-April, 7-2, 9-4 and 4-0. BT will be seeking its fourth state championship (2006, 2014, 2015). more goal with 46 seconds remaining, but another BT win on the subsequent draw allowed the Lady Titans to secure the victory. “Our whole team worked as one this year,” McFarland said. “They understood their roles and they embraced on another. I think this is a team that really loves each other and wants to work hard for one another.” McFarland also was grateful of her seniors, Izzy Lopez, Markwordt, Mackie McManes, Driscoll, Olivia Barnard, Alana Fierce and Sarah Flatt. “It was a great group of seniors. I’m so proud of them and happy for the Class of 2017,” McFarland said.

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek baseball head coach Billy Nicholson said he is emotionally drained after what has been taxing week for the Johns Creek community following a controversial call that cost Johns Creek a win in the Class AAAAAA baseball state semifinals. But five days and two appeals later, the Gladiators got what they felt they rightly deserved – a Game 3 against Lee County. “At the end of the day it was about the kids deserving to play in Game 3 to settle this once and for all,” Nicholson said. The GHSA Board of Trustees voted 5-2 Monday to overturn a call on the field in last Wednesday’s semifinal Game 2 between Lee County and the Gladiators, ruling that Johns Creek secured the win to force a decisive Game 3 with the state championship at stake. Johns Creek’s appeal to the GHSA appeal board failed last Friday. With the game tied 3-3, Johns Creek loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning. A walk by Lee County appeared to secure the win for Johns Creek, but Lee County coach Brandon Brock contended that the runner advancing to third did not touch the base. After a lengthy discussion by the umpires and coaches, an umpire used a cell phone to make a call, apparently on the ruling of the play. The GHSA does not allow technology or the use of electronic devices to render a decision on a call on the field. Representatives for Johns Creek argued that the use of the cell phone went against that mandate. They also appealed that if the use of the cell phone is permissible, a video showing the play should also be used to render the decision. An online video of the play seemed to show the runner touch third as the umpire rotated away from the base. “Technology or electronic devices

cannot be used to render a decision and that’s basically what happened,” he said. With the vote in support of Johns Creek’s appeal, the two teams will settle things on the field in Game 3 this Wednesday at Lee County. And that, Nicholson said, is what he, Johns Creek and Fulton County athletic director Steven Craft, Principal Jimmy Zoll and Johns Creek athletic director Jason Holcombe were fighting for all along. “It’s just a tough situation for everyone involved. Not just us but Lee County, the families and the community. It’s gut-wrenching but at the end of the day we were going to fight for what we felt was right,” Nicholson said. The support his team and administration received throughout five days since that game has been “unprecedented,” he said. “Fulton County gets a bad rap for not supporting athletics and that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The amount of support we got from our people in this system, whether it was a teacher, custodian, bus driver, people from other schools, people from the downtown office—that support gives us the energy to go out and fight the good fight,” Nicholson said. With the confirmation of a Game 3, Johns Creek focuses its attention on the series-deciding game. The Gladiators have been practicing since Friday in the belief that the GHSA would ultimately grant their appeal. “I think it is going to be one of the most unbelievable environments our kids have ever been a part of,” Nicholson said. “It’s something we asked for and we are going to go down and represent Johns Creek and its community with the upmost class, win, lose or draw.”

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families during the day, and that the children were just as interested in learning about the environmental and public works department as their parents. Firefighter Chris Cooper, 55, said that the Toucha-Truck shows people that public works personnel are still members of the community, not simply employees. “For us, this is a method of outreach to connect with the community,” Cooper said.

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Track and field state champions announced Local athletes win individual state titles By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Dozens of athletes from north Fulton and Forsyth County competed at the GHSA track and field state championships May 1113 in Rome and Carrolton. Athletes from eight schools captured state championships. Chattahoochee led all north Fulton/ Forsyth County by capturing four state championships and placed fourth in boys team scores for Class AAAAAA. Chattahoochee’s team podium finish was a first for the program. Milton’s boys team also placed fourth in team scores, the first podium finish for the Eagles in 51 years. Sam Bowers won the state championship in the 3200-meter run, and the Eagles boys had four total top-three finishes.

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Daniel A Romischer, 38, of Grey Owl Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 10 on Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI. ►► Rusty Lee Herndon, 57, of The Falls Parkway, Duluth, was arrested May 9

DEATH NOTICES Barbara Baker, 77, of Cumming, passed away May 8, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Winston Darracott, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Jorge Gonzalez, of Alpharetta, passed away May 9, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

7A Team Scores: 7A girls 9. West Forsyth 15. Roswell T19. South Forsyth 29. Milton T30. Lambert T30. Forsyth Central 7A boys 4. Milton 17. Roswell T22. West Forsyth T22. Lambert 27. South Forsyth

FORSYTH CENTRAL Taliyah Manning - Shot put 15th, Discus 5th Hunter Cagle - Pole vault 13th Laney Kronz - 100-meter hurdles 16th , 300-meter hurdles 13th LAMBERT 4x100 relay 14th (Dymond Harris, Megan Maurer, Nia Hinson, Jordan Smith) Reagan Pasonski - High jump 13th Jalen Kidd - Long jump 8th, Triple

on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, having an open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Robert Jackson Yeldell, 73, of West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, was arrested May 11 on Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI.

DRUG arrests ►► Tessa Shay Evely, 22, of Homestead

Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested May 13 on Northpark Lane, Milton, for posses-

Claude Herron, of Alpharetta, passed away May 15, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

jump 5th Michelle Bourquin - Pole vault 11th Jordan Smith - 200-meter dash 9th, 400-meter dash 5th Tyler Fox - 3200-meter run 10th, 1600-meter run 8th Alex Gibbs-Poe - 100-meter hurdles 12th MILTON Davis Smith - Long jump 5th Cara Doll - Pole vault 8th Matthew Mazzacano - Pole vault 3rd Ryleigh Harris - Triple jump 15th Sam Bowers - 1600-meter run 3rd, 3200-meter run state champion Michael Malkowski - 800-meter run 8th, 1600-meter run 2nd Faith Bobak - 3200-meter run 5th Marie Repasy - 3200-meter run 10th Nicholas Yanek - 3200-meter run 5th NORTH FORSYTH Bryson Trigg - Long jump 14th Marcus Alvarez - 400-meter dash 14th ROSWELL

Boys 4x100 relay 9th (Josh Bell, Caleb Guidry, Aaron Goodwin, Steven Hecht) Grace Artis- Shot put 5th, Discus state champion Nate Wonsley - Discus 12th, Shot put state champion Caleb Guidry -,High jump 14th Josh Bell - 300-meter hurdles 5th Aaron Goodwin - 200-meter dash 11th, 400-meter dash 9th SOUTH FORSYTH Ridvan Kazimov - Shot put 3rd Kaylee DuPont - 1600-meter run 7th, 3200-meter run 6th Milicent Bergey - 800-meter run 6th, 1600-meter run 8th Louise Tocays - 100-meter dash 14th, 200 meter dash 16th WEST FORSYTH Evan Eagan - Discus 15th Kyle Brown - Discus 13th Abigail Robertson - Pole vault 3rd Jack Haller - Pole vault state champion Liz Galarza - 1600-meter run –state champion, 3200-meter run 2nd

sion of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. ►► Vincente Contreras-Zamora, 21, of Homestead Trail, Alpharetta, was arrested May 13 on Northpark Lane, Milton, for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. ►► Aaron Christopher Rios, 23, of Lakeside Drive, Athens, was arrested May 14 on Triple Crown Drive, Milton, for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. ►► James Bernard Parks, 31, of

Basinside Court, Douglasville, was arrested May 10 on Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and driving without a license. ►► Tiffany Romero Cardoza, 23, of Pine Acre Drive, Sugar Hill, was arrested May 11 on Mortons Crossing, Johns Creek, for possession of marijuana. ►► Rachael Lindsey Villaran, 26, of Cauley Creek Drive, Duluth, was arrested May 9 on Cauley Creek Drive, Johns Creek, for possession of Schedule I and Schedule II drugs.

Phillip Macklin Lepley, 79, of Cumming, passed away May 16, 2017. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Tom Reif, of Roswell, passed away May 13, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Russell Warren Holmes, 95, of Cumming, passed away May 17, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Ollie Lord, of Alpharetta, passed away May 11, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Edgar Hyche, 93, of Roswell, passed away May 5, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Meeder, 86, of Roswell, passed away May 4, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Smith, 66, of Cumming, passed away May 12, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Candace L. Jurgielewicz, 69, of Cumming, passed away May 11, 2017. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.

Jerry Dean Pope, of Roswell, passed away May 15, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Charles Walsh, 78, of Johns Creek, passed away May 9, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Theresa June Landwei, 60, of Cumming, passed away May 15, 2017. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Mary Robson, 57, of Roswell, passed away May 5, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

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We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-648-2010. Professional, competitive, many local references.

Driveway REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500. Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678-914-2576. Competitive pricing. Many local references. DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways. Stonework. 17 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-450-3753

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 38 Medical Equipment M O T O R I Z E D WHEELCHAIR, great condition! New batteries. $1200. Pictures available. 770-495-3714. W H E E L C H A I R , heavy duty, takes 250 pounds/$85. Walker with seat/$60. 770-664-1095 HOVEROUND MOBILE CHAIR MPV-5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $2000. 770-653-3271

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