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Residents, 37 Main fans clash over noise abatement ►►Page 4

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Gladiator golfers cap Dream Season with championship

Johns Creek High School’s golf team finished its unbeaten season in AAAAAA with a thrilling 18-hole championship round, nipping nemesis Lambert once again. The top four finishers from left, Calum Ross, Nic Cassidy, Thomas Gerard and Andy Mao. A perennial state qualifier (5 of last seven years) the team finally took it all in 2016. Read more, Page 28.

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Man loses $900 in IRS scam ROSWELL, Ga. — A man lost $900 when scam artists claiming to represent the IRS insisted that he must pay back taxes immediately or face arrest. The man was contacted May 3 by an “Emma Bennet” who said she was an agent of the IRS. The caller ID identified the phone number as “Emergency 911.” Bennet said that the man owed thousands in back taxes and that he had to pay them immediately over the phone so that he wouldn’t be arrested. The victim withdrew $2,000 in cash, but was told that it wouldn’t be enough to cover his expenses. He was told to put the $2,000 on a money gram and send an extra $900 on a second money gram. An “Allen Donald” who said he was from the accounting department told the man to make out the

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DUI arrests ►► Rejane Magalhaes Santos, 38, of

Lawrenceville, was arrested May 15 on Mid Broadwell Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, andduty upon striking a fixed object. ►► Raja Gopal Reddy Pallaki, 39, of Legacy Oaks Circle, Roswell, was arrestedMarch 24 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and failure

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Habitual speeder arrested — again ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Atlanta man was arrested May 14 for speeding with a suspended license and for giving false

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►► Sergio G. Herrera, 24, of Kinsey

Way, Cumming, was arrested May 14 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, suspended license, failure to maintain lane and license restriction violation. ►► Christopher Bracone, 58, of Duluth, was arrested May 13 on State Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jesus Duenas-Rosales, 34, of White Pines Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 6 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, disorderly conduct and no license. ►► Richard Dallas Stratton, 33, of Settingdown Road, Cumming, was arrested May 7 on Ga. 400 in information. Alpharetta police patrolling Ga. 400 saw a black 2016 Dodge Charger pass by doing 95 mph in a 65 mph zone. Police immediately pulled over the car. Asked why he was going 30 mph over the speed limit, the driver said that his fiancée was giving birth and had taken her to the hospital. However, police noted that he was headed away from the hospital. The driver then explained that the hospital staff wouldn’t let him in without proper ID, so he was rushing home

Cumming for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jason Kent Daniel, 40, of Canton, was arrested May 6 on Windward Parkway in Milton for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kevin Sean Chisolm, 32, of Wood Trace Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and improper stopping on roadway. ►► Christopher J. Lee, 42, of John Christopher Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 7 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment and failure to yield when turning left. ►► Joe Luis Vela-Sanchez, 34, of

See ARRESTS, Page 37 to get it. A quick call to the hospital showed no “fiancée” listed with the name he gave. Doubting the name he gave, police finger printed the man and identified him as 30-year-old Brandon Harvey. When asked why he lied, Harvey said he knew that his license had multiple suspensions on it. A check did confirm that he had nine separate suspensions.

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Council hears sound and fury over proposed noise ordinance City backs off adopting ordinance until citizen committee reports By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council listened to a three-hour debate Monday night from its citizens over the merits of a nuisance (they don’t want to use the word noise) ordinance that would force the popular Medlock Bridge night club 37 Main to rein in its beat or close. In the end, no one went home happy. The final action was to defer the issue until the June 6 meeting, at which time the City Council hopes to have a definitive solution to measuring the noise level. The residents of a Medlock Bridge subdivision who live closest to 37 Main have lived with the thumping drive of rock ‘n’ roll pulsating in their homes for two years now, and have gotten no relief. The family that owns 37 Main came with good intentions and rescued a 20,000-square-foot empty storefront and turned it into a popular business. But despite sinking – they say – $50,000 into noise abatement, residents remain unsatisfied. At the City Council meeting, the room was packed with supporters of both sides pleading for relief. Residents complained that their sleep is ruined, that it affects their school-age children’s ability to study; and affects not only their quality of life but their property values. The residents complain – as they always have – that no matter what anyone promises, they get no relief. The three brothers who own the club say just give them a decibel level they have to meet, a target, and they and the landlord would make the fixes necessary. The problem lies in determining what if anything will fix the problem. The City Council had empaneled a stakeholders committee to come up with a compromise nuisance ordinance that would satisfy homeowners and yet be something that the club would be able to comply with. That ordinance would establish decibel levels. However, the City Council learned that the stakeholders committee had not finished its work. Meanwhile Mayor Mike Bodker had

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A packed house was in City Hall to weigh in on a proposed noise ordinance that could effectively force the popular Johns Creek night spot 37 Main to close. provided a substitute ordinance which went in another direction. Rather than establish a decibel limit, Bodker’s proposal would make enforcement discretionary upon the police officer. The standard would be “plainly audible” noise at the complainant’s property. Police Chief Ed Densmore said he supported the mayor’s ordinance because it left enforcement in the hands of the officer on the scene. City Attorney Richard Carothers said using a decibel device would mean ensuring it is calibrated correctly, the officer is trained in using it and it is truly measuring the noise emanating from the building. Carothers noted the courts have sustained the officer at the scene’s good judgment. So he seemed to favor the mayor’s version also. However, it is more than just decibel levels. At the meeting, Rich Shuler, an engineer who said he does not even live in the neighborhood, pointed out the culprit in the disturbance. He said it is not the audible range of sound measured in decibels. It is the wavelength of the lowest sound. “You’ve felt it when a car with a stereo pulls up to you at the light. You can feel the noise pulsate through your car,” Shuler said. “The fix is not in blocking the decibels. The fix has to stop the wavelengths at the lower range – and they can penetrate walls,” Shuler said. After more than an hour of public

comment, residents had aligned against the committee’s ordinance that set a decibel level and would be measured by a device. They wanted the “clearly audible” standard. The club’s supporters, and there were almost as many, said they wanted a clear decibel number. The co-owner said he and his brothers and the landlord would be willing to make the fixes, but they had to know what would be enough. “We can’t spend all that money and then not be certain we fixed it,” said coowner Joe White. Late into the meeting, it was revealed that the stakeholder committee had not reached an agreement on acceptable decibel levels. The City Council was left with the choice of accepting the mayor’s ordinance or giving the stakeholders committee until the June 6 meeting. Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said they should that night “protect the individual rights” of the residents. But again, they were lobbying for the stakeholders compromise ordinance and that was not agreed on. Bodker lobbied hard to accept his proposal for an officer to decide, but the rest of the council decided to defer. Councilman Steve Broadbent said there was no agreement on the compromise ordinance, and there was no sense in deciding before the stakeholders had a chance to iron out an agreement. The final vote was 6-1 to defer with Endres opposed.

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JC arts community win Amplifies role of arts in city’s quality of life By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Art community gathered May 18 at the Johns Creek Arts Center to entertain some special guests – the members of the Johns Creek City Council. Six of the seven members attended – Councilwoman Cori Davenport was out of the country and therefore could be considered having an excused absence. The idea was to bring the councilmembers and leaders of the arts community closer together. They needed to. The City Council was set to cut its arts funding from the 2015 budget and only an impassioned plea that dollars already earmarked by the three arts companies be allowed to survive midyear budget cuts kept them in. Now that a full council is empaneled and the enormity of the budget shows the paltry contributions made to the arts, patrons want to bring councilmembers to see the arts through their eyes. “We want the council to see first how diverse the arts community is, and how many lives it touches, both through the artists involved and through the members of the community they touch,” said Sue Haggerty, executive director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Johns Creek Cultural Alliance. Joan Compton of the Arts Alliance said for some time the arts community had been fragmented – each involved in its own circles. “But since we’ve formed the Arts Alliance the collaborations that have come out of this have opened up all these organizations to one another – nonprofits and for-profits, and all of the various kinds

Councilwoman Stephanie Endres and Johns Creek Beautification member Todd Burkhalter chat at the soiree. of art that is vibrant in the community,” Compton said. “Now we can show the City Council the breadth of the community.” The Cultural Arts Alliance will also do more things. It is building a website and is researching grant opportunities. The arts spread through the community in a number of ways. The faith community sponsors music programs and theater. For-profits teach the community’s children to sing, dance, paint and more. Meanwhile, nonprofits bring all levels of the community art through their concerts, recitals, performances and exhibitions. Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann in attendance noted the county marries business and the arts. One percent of new construction costs is donated to fund art in Fulton County.

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Tesla: Battery-powered car hits all right buttons It is one of the perks of the newspaper industry that one is often afforded the opportunity to drive some of the newest opportunities that spring from the automotive industry. HATCHER HURD Such an opExecutive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com portunity came my way when the new Tesla store opened in Avalon. Would I be too busy to come by and drive the new Model S Tesla? Let’s see, interview with a mayor, a photo op with the Miss Chicken Plucker contest and a new yoga studio opening – no there was nothing important going on. Of course I would make myself available to test drive what may just be the car of the future. You walk into the Tesla store – it is not a showroom in the usual sense. You don’t see all the models “the dealer” has for sale. There’s just the one car, and that even isn’t the one you drive. No, Tesla custom builds the car you order. You select the kind of interior you like in your cabin – I love that, the cabin – and match the color scheme. And that is just for starters. You get inside the Model S and the first thing that pops on the large computer screen is what your biggest worry will be. It is a U.S. map with all the charging stations in America. As I get older, it seems all of the computer screens are shrinking. This Model S has a 17-inch screen. The only screen bigger in my house hangs on the wall. You see on the screen you can cross the USA without much trouble charging, but you more or less have to follow their route. But that is changing as battery-powered cars are catching on. You can’t pop the hood to check out the engine because: 1. It’s a battery, stupid. It doesn’t have that muscle engine of yore like a 442-inch with fuel injection. But it has two batteries for all-wheel drive. Which comes to my next most important question. How fast will it go? The answer is “Faster than I’ll ever want to know.” Seriously, if you want it, you can get just about as fast as you want to go without wings. We’re talking 0 to 60 mph., 2.8 seconds. That’s only a little longer than it takes me to pop open a Diet Coke, raise it to my lips and take the first sip. Top speed they say is 155 mph. That is beyond week-in-the-knees

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This Tesla Model S sedan not only looks great, but drives like a dream. More than that, it drives like the future. fast. That is road runner fast. Beepbeep and your gone. Of course, where outside of Road Atlanta am I going to drive that fast? The answer is simple: Fageddaboutit. Ga. 400, 2 a.m., the night of the State Patrolman’s Ball with Bruce Springsteen fronting for Adele to serenade them, and I don’t get behind the wheel of a care that could accidently go 155 mph. “Gee, sorry officer, I guess I wasn’t paying attention to how fast I was going – and tell me how you ever caught up to me.” What did intrigue me is where automobile propulsion is really going, and that is autopilot. Airplanes do it, we don’t give it a thought. Of course there are no traffic lanes as such in the sky. If you’re going in the same direction, you can just climb to 5,000 feet higher and you’re almost a mile away from the other guy. No, this is much different. We pull into traffic, you punch a button and Tesla will drive the car for you. It has what they call “automatic steering” and “traffic aware cruise control.” That means it really can stop without you doing a thing. It knows how to slow down for a car ahead because your car can “see” it.

You can’t pop the hood to check out the engine because: 1. It’s a battery, stupid. It doesn’t have that muscle engine of yore like a 442-inch with fuel injection. Hey, it can even parallel park for you. This is truly the wave of the future. But as a skeptic, I don’t think I can be standard until human control is locked out –at least on the main thoroughfares. There has to be some measure of predictability of what the other guy might do, and we will never have that while people are allowed behind the wheel. But let me tell you where they really sold me. I pulled out onto a stretch of Ga. 400, just to gauge the pick-up a little you understand. Then we hit a

lane closure and suddenly the possible speed dropped to 20 mph and we began that stop-and-go two-step. Sonja said, “Let the car do it.” Suddenly, I am not nervous that the car is driving itself and I’m just chatting away. Now if I took my phone out, who cares? Then suddenly I saw the future of transportation. What cars don’t have is a driver’s seat. What is the real wild card in driverless cars? It is the cars that have only drivers. The speed, they drive impaired, they get lost (OK, Google has a little work there). But the point is you take driver error out of the equation and accidents shrink dramatically. It came to me when I was on Ga. 400 and I didn’t have to drive. Suddenly, I could just relax. I was still “getting nowhere fast” in rush hour-like traffic, but I didn’t have to pay attention to it. I felt the tension of driving just ease out of my body. Tesla, that is what I want. Of course I want it for the price of a Focus. But I have seen the future of driving, and it means we must all become passengers. Not as exciting as those SUV commercials, I grant you, but think about it when your teenager goes on a date.

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Between a frock and a one piece My neighborhood’s pool opened last weekend. While I look forward to hot days lying out beside the calming water, I do not look forward to pulling out my swimsuit. Ask almost any Kathleen Sturgeon woman what the Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com worst part of the summer is, and she will more than likely say having to put on a swimsuit. With the warmer weather, I was in the market for a new suit so I stopped by a local department store. I had an idea of what I was looking for, so I started to peruse through the racks of brightly colored tops and bottoms until I found a few options that I found bearable. While browsing, I noticed an elementary-aged girl maybe around 10 years old who was doing the same thing along with her father and brother. Now I don’t know her situation as to why she was swimsuit shopping with two males, but either way I smiled at the family and went on my way. A few minutes later, I was in a dressing

room trying on my selections, attempting to find something I deemed “acceptable.” I heard the father outside the room asking his daughter if she liked anything and if she needed a different size. She responded very timidly that she needed a larger size. The dad sounded shocked that she would need to try on the next size up, but he went back to the racks to get it. I, of course, overheard the entire conversation but just thought she might be embarrassed to be looking at bathing suits with her dad. As I couldn’t see what was going on, I assumed the father came back in and gave her more choices. A few more minutes passed. Meanwhile, I was not too pleased with being surrounded by three full-length mirrors and unflattering lighting in my dressing room. And just as I was putting the swimsuits back on hangers to leave and purchase my selections, I heard the dad say, “What do you mean none of them fit? I brought you a small, medium and large! Something had to fit.” And that’s when I knew this girl would be forever changed by this small experience in her life. According to a January study

from statisticbrain.com, 42 percent of American girls in first grade through third grade want to be thinner, and 81 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat. While this 30-minute try-on session may not have consciously impacted this girl, it probably did subconsciously. As an adult, in the next dressing room over, doing the same act of trying to find some sort of swimsuit that you don’t hate, I can relate to her. I, too, have had nasty words spoken about my body while in a swimsuit and felt like I wasn’t good enough if I wasn’t a size zero. It’s tough to grow up with images of perfect bodies seemingly everywhere, from magazine covers to television shows, billboards or advertisements. It’s even tougher when the people who are supposed to love, protect and respect you hurt your self-esteem, whether they intended to or not. Young girls (and older women for that matter) should not have to worry if their swimsuit makes them look fat; they should worry about if they can have fun in it and if it serves its purpose – a suit for swimming. Often we measure a woman’s beauty and worth by their dress or pants size. This needs to change. We as a society need

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Two public hearings on Barnwell Road improvements gave the Johns Creek City Council a somewhat clearer picture of what residents say they want the road to look like. But any decision Bodker on just how to push forward with the $10 million plan are weeks if not months away. The two hearings drew more than 320 visitors, and some 639 resident surveys were received. Mayor Mike Bodker said the one thing residents made clear was they wanted something done to improve the road. More than 60 percent of the responders wrote that they favored improvements to the road. “There is a clear mandate from the people that something should be done,” Bodker said. “A second clear message that has come from these recent public hearings is that residents overwhelmingly want to see Barnwell road remain a collector road and not an arterial road. That is one discussion I think we can put to bed.” Among the suggestions that have been put forward, the idea of using roundabouts to move traffic safely out of Barnwell’s subdivisions and onto the

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road was the most popular. But it was by no means the only solution favored. In the meantime, most of the interim improvements include: • Clearing foliage and other visual obstructions from line of sight, • Installing flashing speed signs that flash when cars are above the speed limit • Installing reinforced pads that allow roadside police to monitor the speed of motorists. Bodker said the data from residents also show there is no enthusiasm for bike lanes along Barnwell Road. Residents pointed out there are no connector bike lanes to the road. “It is also clear that residents don’t want sidewalks on both sides of the road. They feel this is widening the rural road too much,” Bodker said. Instead, the city could consider a sidewalk on one side but perhaps make it a 10-foot trail. People’s requests are not always consistent. They wanted the sidewalk but no pedestrian bridge over the creek at the south end of the road. Councilman Lenny Zaprowski said he was glad to see the safety fixes will have been vigorously followed up and most of the vegetation obstructing curves on the road cut down. Bodker added a cautionary word as the council began discussing the results of the public hearings. “At the end, it is you the council that is going to have to make the decision. You will find the public is split about one-third, one-third and one-third on most of this. So at the end, you as a council must weigh the information and make the decision,” Bodker said.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The State of Georgia Mathcounts Team May 9 won this year’s “Most Improved Team Award” at the 2016 National Mathcounts Competition in Washington D.C. The competition empowers bright, hardworking middle school students to reach their full potential in mathematics. The final competitors represented all 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and schools from the Departments of Defense and State. The Georgia team overcame heart-pounding competitions involving some 100,000 students from more than 5,000 schools at local and state levels. With their hard work, the team’s placement shot up this year from last year’s 28th place to 13th place overall. Additionally, Holden Watson, a seventh-grader from Fulton Science Academy Private School, distinguished himself by placing 31st at the individual level against the top 224 competitors across the nation. Team members representing Georgia included Holden Watson of Roswell, Lawrence Zhou of Lilburn, Anup Bottu of Cumming and Johnny Fang of Johns Creek.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Notice is hereby given that public hearings shall be held before the Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia on June 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. and June 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017) 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

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across the system for their “outstanding dedication and commitment” to their school. “Volunteers are a backbone of our community schools,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent. “Our teachers couldn’t be as effective in educating students without their support and assistance.”

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Meredith Tongue, an eighth-grade teacher at Elkins Pointe Middle School was named the 2016 Teacher of the Year by the Fulton County School System. Tongue was selected from a pool of top teachers at each school for the current school year. Last week, Tongue was surprised by gifts, banners and visits from Fulton County School System leaders in a ceremony announcing her selection as the system’s top teacher. Fulton’s Principal of the Year, Alexandra Bates of Westlake High School, and School Professional of the Year, William Reggie Sloan of Heards Ferry Elementary School, also received surprise ceremonies for their accomplishments. Interim Superintendent Kenneth Zeff praised these award-winners for their dedication to their students and their passion for education. “These remarkable educators have given so much of themselves to make

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Technology Association of Ga., RUMC double down for jobs TAG President Tino Mantella brings job fair to RUMC By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For years the Roswell United Methodist Church’s Jobs Ministry has been having job fairs in North Fulton, but now it is about to go really high tech. The Technology Association of Georgia and RUMC Job Networking are partnering for their first combined career fair to be held Monday, June 6. This career fair will be unlike most, highlighting open positions in all fields both inside and outside the tech world, said Jay Litton, MapR sales director and co-volunteer leader of RUMC Job Networking. “This is a big first for us. This is the first time we have had a joint jobs fair with the Technology Association of Georgia,” Litton said. “I’m also a TAG member, so one day I asked Tino [Mantello, president of TAG] if he would come to RUMC and do a jobs fair. And he said yes. “RUMC Job Networking has a great relationship locally with Rotary Club of Roswell, Roswell Inc. and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

If you go What: TAG jobs fair, networking, resume & interview workshops at RUMC When: Monday, June 6, 6 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075

This is a big first for us. This is the first time we have had a joint jobs fair with the Technology Association of Georgia.” Jay Litton MapR sales director and co-volunteer leader of RUMC Job Networking

Now we are taking another step forward to work with TAG,” Litton said. “So we are real excited to having them come.” TAG is the largest technology association in the United States with 30,000 members, so RUMC Jobs Network is excited to be associated with them, Litton said. “They would be a phenomenal asset to have work with us,” he said. “They

Tino Mantella, right, president of the Technology Association of Georgia, teams up with Jay Litton sales director at MapR and co-volunteer leader for RUMC Job Networking. also support Tech Fetch, a jobs board for the technology community. It’s just another way to grow how we serve.” Litton said this jobs fair is a great opportunity for companies to recruit not only IT professionals but clerical, marketing experts, managers, health professionals and more. This will also be a unique occasion

for job seekers to network with some of the world’s top tech companies. Job seekers will also be able to participate in more than seven hours of job search workshops from 12:30 through 8 p.m. that same day. Meetings are held twice per month for 8-plus hours featuring more than 25 workshops and activities for professionals in transition. ABC World News Tonight, the Wall Street Journal, WSB-TV and the AJC have featured the efforts of the 200plus volunteers that participate each meeting to provide resources, job leads and advise. Visit www.rumcjobnetworking.com for complete details. For employers that wish to attend please contact Mary Hutson with TAG at mary@tagonline. org or 404-920-2021.

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Local couple CNBC’s top franchisees in Ga. Klauberts flourish in recession-proof business; named an American Star Franchisee By HATCHER HURD hatcher@northfulton.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Brian and Nola Klaubert worked as professionals with good corporate futures ahead of them. He was an engineer with KimberlyClark, and she was an accountant. But they came to the conclusion that if you work for someone else, you are never as in control of your future as when you have your own business. So they decided to seek out independence running their own business. “You can have a terrific job and be great at what you do. But if you work for someone else, you are not in control of your destiny,” Brian Klaubert said. From a business perspective, the couple was looking for a franchise with staying power. “We were leaving jobs with great security, so we didn’t want a boom-andbust type of industry,” Klaubert said. They found what they were looking for in a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise. “Today, our boss is our customer. If we serve our customers well, then we will have incredible job security.” The Klauberts certainly have found the right formula for success. Today they own three franchises and have been named CNBC’s American Star Franchisee in Georgia. In 2000 they opened their first Christian Brothers Automotive franchise. They were attracted by the Chris-

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Christian Brothers Automotive franchise Description: Automotive repair and service franchise Owners: Brian and Nola Klaubert Years in business: 16 No. of franchises owned: 3 Start-up costs: $75,000 Franchisor fees: Franchise $125,000; advertising $3,500 2015 revenue, 2016 projection: $4.25 million; $4.65 million 2016 projected annual growth rate: 10% tian Brothers philosophy in that all people should treat others in the way they want to be treated. “It comes down to being respectful and honest with customers and running the business with integrity. That appealed to us,” Klaubert said. They liked the idea that if they gave good, honest service to their customers and created relationships, then they could build a business that would last and grow. Klaubert said that is exactly what happened. They opened a second franchise in 2008 and their third in 2012 – one in Johns Creek (10879 Jones Bridge Road), one in Suwanee and one in Dacula. “We’ve found our own business to be rewarding and provides a certain type of security,” he said. With revenues of $4.5 million and

The husband-and-wife team of Brian and Nola Klaubert has been named CNBC’s America’s Star Franchisees for Georgia. projected growth of 10 percent, that is a certain type of security also. So the Klauberts are successful, but CNBC looks beyond the numbers. What did Brian think made their franchise stand out? “We try very hard to satisfy our customers, and we don’t like to turn away business. Many places will take a quick look at a problem, and if it looks difficult they pass on to the dealer,” he said. “We don’t do that. We have the equipment, the training and the experience to do the work ourselves.” What Klaubert spends most of his time on is making the three work places “a happy shop.” The 25 employees should want to come to work and be happy at work. “I go to all three shops every day. If there is a problem, I want to know that day,” he said. T:\ADS_2015\NFAYP

There are close to 3,000 franchise companies in the United States collectively contributing more than $1 trillion annually to the economy. That said, it was no easy for task CNBC to crown 50 franchise business owners — one for each U.S. state — as America’s Star Franchisees. More than 28,500 individual franchisees, representing 364 franchise brands, were vetted by CNBC’s research partner the Franchise Business Review. It gauged satisfaction with their franchise system and significant financial success, including an income and return on investment that is above the industry average. They found these successful franchisees have a lot in common. • Most have been in franchising for many years. • Many own multiple businesses or have grown their single business to cover a large service area. • Most also work with a spouse or other family members. Many found success with low-cost franchises. • Work/life balance was factored. • Pursuit of a long-held passion and frustration with other careers also influenced America’s Star Franchisees. CNBC looks beyond the bottom line in selecting its top franchisees. It looks at the total package, including reliability, customer satisfaction and safety. It states each year it searches out “the best of the best,” and this year selection is for Nola and Brian Klaubert.

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are on the not-recommended list. The board agreed May 19 to add car dealerships east of East Echols Road, car dealerships and parking decks on any parcel of less than seven acres between Nuckolls Road and East Echols Road, and theaters, except if otherwise located in a planned commercial or mixed-use development, to the prohibited list. Large-scale retail east of East Echols Road and on any parcel of less than seven acres between Nuckolls Road and East Echols Road are also now prohibited. “It is our recommendation that certain design standards be implemented to enhance the visual continuity of the area, aesthetic quality and commercial appeal,” Dineen said. Those standards include the design

of parking, speed bumps, landscaping and retaining walls. “Attractive, dense, mature landscaping is of particular concern to the committee. We recommend that the commissioners adopt a standard that will meet these concerns,” he said. “We advise that certain architectural standards be enforced throughout the district to ensure design conformity, commercial desirability and an attractive destination for consumers.” Windward Parkway provided an example of an attractive commercial development with trees, fencing, posts, sidewalk, setbacks and pediments. The Windermere entrance on Ga. 20 was another roadway the committee found appealing. For information on the overlay, visit forsythco.com.

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Bagel Boys Cafes opens third location May 15 SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Bagel Boys Cafes recently opened their third location at 6355 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs. “We’re very excited to be in the new location,” said Lamb. “I ran a store in the Perimeter area for 4 years and it’s great market for our concept. There are a lot of daytime workers and families in the area.” Bagel Boys owners and Alpharetta residents John Lamb and Dan Brook opened their first store in 2004 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta. The two expanded in 2010 when they opened their second store on Kimball Bridge Road. The restaurants serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week. They feature fresh made bagels and breads as well as made-to-order sandwiches,

Sixteen seniors from Sawnee EMC’s seven-county service area were each awarded $4,000 scholarships from the Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation.

Sawnee scholarships go to 16 local seniors CUMMING, Ga. —The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded each of 16 area seniors with a $4,000 scholarship. The recipients, pictured above, and their high schools include, front row, from left, Caroline Bourneuf, South Forsyth; Caroline Duckworth, North Forsyth; Megan Grochau, Lambert; William Hensley and Sneha Iyer, both from Johns Creek; Samira Kanetkar, Chattahoochee; Dana Little, Dawson County. Back row, from left, Madison Mitchell, Lambert; Shwetha Mudalegundi, South Forsyth; Chad Newstrom, West Hall; Ashlyn Payne, Johns Creek; Claire Roop, Creekview; Yaquelin Sanchez, Forsyth Central;

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Kathy Vaughn has been promoted to vice president and managing broker for the Harry Norman Realtors North Fulton office Vaughn, who began her real estate career in 1999 as a sales associate, attained the Graduate of Realtors Institute, GRI desigVaughn nation, along with her associate broker license in 2002. After joining the management team of Harry Norman Realtors, she earned the Phoenix Award in 2010 and is a lifetime member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. She has been a senior marketing consultant with Harry Norman for 13 years. As the vice president and managing broker of the North Fulton office, Vaughn oversees the office’s daily operations as well as taking an active role in every aspect of the business – including helping sales associates grow their business, cultivating new business opportunities, marketing initiatives and recruiting.

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ALPHARETTA ARTS STREETFEST

Alpharetta presents its 12th Annual Alpharetta Art StreetFest Memorial Day weekend, featuring original art, live music, great cuisine and free activities. This family-friendly event will be held rain or shine May 2829, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Alpharetta’s historic district. For more information, visit alpharettaartsstreetfest. splashfestivals.com. Looking to get the word out about your event? Email us with photo and description of your event to calendar@appenmediagroup.com.

EVENTS: CUMMING MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

What: The city of Cumming presents its free 21st annual Memorial Day Ceremony with a flag dedication, live music, rifle salute and keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Reed Barry. When: Friday, May 27, 11 a.m. Where: Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net

Rotary Club of Alpharetta with host their Memorial Day Tribute with performances, keynote speaker Captain Alec Fraser and more. When: Monday, May 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: “Troublesome Times: The Civil War in Roswell” includes free informational panels and display cases with items from the city of Roswell’s archives. When: Through May 28, 9 a.m.-5p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ALPHARETTA MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

What: The city of Alpharetta and the

What: Anyone interested in public art and its future in Milton is invited to the first Milton Public Art Initiative meeting to discuss the goals and directions of the Milton Public Art Commission. When: Thursday, June 2, 7-9 p.m. Where: Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us, sarah. ladart@cityofmiltonga.us

DATE NIGHT ON THE RIVER

What: Come relax at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on this adults-only, 2 ½-hour sunset evening paddle. Ages 21 and older. When: Ongoing 5-9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 general public, $25 members More info: Check availability and register at chattnaturecenter.org/families/ canoe-programs

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks. When: Thursdays, 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 20. Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

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What: Living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate making traditional southern food over the open flame in a free class. When: May 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, Cook House, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: “Inside Out” will play for free at Riverside Park as part of B98.5’s “B at the Movies” series along with concessions, games and prizes. When: Saturday, May 28, at dusk Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: b985.com

What: Best-selling author Karen White will be available to sign copies of her new book “Flight Patterns” at the Roswell Bookmiser. When: Wednesday, June 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell More info: Reserve seats by calling 770993-1555

MILTON MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

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What: Milton will hold its free ninth annual Memorial Day Ceremony with guest speaker Lieutenant General James Helmly, fundraisers and more. When: Monday, May 30, 10 a.m. Where: Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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

ROSWELL REMEMBERS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

What: Roswell remembers Memorial Day with a free program featuring guest speaker Major General Ronald Johnson. When: Monday, May 30, opens 10 a.m., program starts 11 a.m. Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: RoswellMemorialDay.com, 770-640-3253

What: Held at the Newton Park Amphitheater, each market features more than 25 local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Sept. 13. Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: UNDER THE PINES AT MATILDA’S

What: Caleb Warren and the Perfect Gentleman will perform at Matilda’s Cottage as part of the outdoor “Under the Pines” series. When: Saturday, May 28, 8:30 p.m. Where: Under the Pines at Matilda’s, 377 South Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $15 online, $20 at the door; Kids under 16 are free when accompanied by parent. More info: matildascottage.com

GUYS AND DOLLS JR. MUSICAL

What: Play on Players Theatre presents the award-winning musical comedy Guys and Dolls Jr. about rolling the dice and falling in love under the lights of Broadway. Appropriate for all ages. When: June 1-3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Lambert High School, 805 Nichols Road, Suwanee Cost: $8-$13 More info: Purchase tickets at playonplayers.com

GLASS HARP PERFORMANCE WITH BRIEN ENGEL

What: Musician Brien Engel’s free performance with a glass harp and the traditional Mbira from Zimbabwe will captivate audiences of all ages. When: Thursday, June 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILITARY & HISTORY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is hosting a book sale for biographies, memoirs, history books and other found treasures from a generous donation of a private collection. When: Saturday, May 28 Where: Friends of the Milton Library, 845 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: bill.lusk@cityofmiltonga.us

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Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center More info: dekalbanimalservices.com, fultonanimalservices.com or lifelineanimal.org

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

FORSYTH COUNTY SUMMER READING KICK-OFF CARNIVAL

What: The Forsyth County Public Library will celebrate the start of the summer reading program with free fun performances, balloon art, carnival games, multiple prizes and more. When: Tuesday, May 31, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

SMALL, SMALL WORLD

What: Funded by the city of Johns Creek, the library will host free programs throughout June to teach children ages 2-4 about music, movement, art and literature around the world. Registration required. When: Wednesday, June 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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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JOHNS CREEK SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

What: The summer reading program will start with a free magic show by Ken Scott. When: Wednesday, June 1, 2-3 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

ROSWELL SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

What: The Roswell branch will start its summer reading program with a free visit by award-winning author of “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda,” Becky Albertalli. When: Wednesday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: ‘PICK A MAY FLOWER’ FOR $20

What: All dogs over 25 pounds and all cats may be adopted from LifeLine’s shelters for $20. The adoption includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines, a $250 value at no cost. When: Throughout May

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

What: The Dave Matthews Band, as part of their 25th anniversary, will perform at Lakewood Amphitheatre. When: Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m. Where: Lakewood Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta Cost: Ticket prices vary. More info: davematthewsband.com

ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

What: The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to midtown with its familiar southern charm, tasting tents, wine lunches, cooking classes, pop-up Vineyard and much more. When: June 2-5, all day Where: Loews Atlanta Hotel, 1065 Peachtree St., Atlanta Cost: Tickets starting at $45 More info: atlfoodandwinefestival.com

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Get outside Georgia:

The waterfalls of High Shoals Creek Waterfall viewing is a popular pastime of many who enjoy the out-of-doors, and northern Georgia is a great place to find plenty of falls to check out. STEVE HUDSON One of my Get Outside Georgia, favorite sets of Chattahoochee Media Group cascades is a pair of falls on High Shoals Creek not far north of Helen via GA 17/75 via Forest Service Road 283 Forest Service Road 283 is a gravel road which turns right off GA 17/75 about two miles north of Unicoi Gap. Look for the sign to the High Shoals Scenic Area; if you come to Highway 180, you’ve gone too far and missed the turn. It’s an interesting ride to the trailhead on the Forest Service road, for along the way you’ll actually ford a creek. Yes, not long after you turn off of GA 17/75, the road crosses the creek without benefit of a bridge. Believe me, your kids will love this part of the adventure! It goes without saying, but be sure that your car can make the crossing before you try it. The trailhead is on your left at a sharp bend about 1.3 miles beyond the ford. Hiking in from the trailhead, you’ll initially make a 0.7-mile descent toward High Shoals Creek. Eventually you’ll cross the creek on a small wooden footbridge, and then – about three-tenths of a mile beyond the footbridge – is Blue Hole Falls. As you approach this waterfall, you may hear it before you see it. Look to the left of the trail as you near the falls, and you may be able to see the top portion of the falls below you through the vegetation. Just beyond that point, a spur trail goes off to the left and leads you to a viewing platform where you can linger and appreciate the falls. At Blue Hole Falls, the creek drops about 25 feet over a rock face into a beautiful plunge pool – the “blue hole.” Some say that the plunge pool is 20 feet deep. After checking out Blue Hole Falls, return to the main trail and continue following it downstream. Stay on the main trail as you make your way further down the creek, and after about four-tenths of a mile you’ll come to

High Shoals Falls, the second major falls on this creek. High Shoals Falls is much different from Blue Hole Falls. At High Shoals Falls, the creek dances down a high rock face, fanning out over the rocks as it does so. It is a beautiful waterfall, especially if you are fortunate enough to visit when the creek is flowing strongly after a few days of rain. Here, as at Blue Hole Falls, an observation platform provides great viewing access. When you visit these falls, by all means bring your camera. If you have a small tripod, bring that with you too. Each of these falls offers great opportunities for spectacular waterfall photos. Just stay on the viewing platforms. Do not try to climb the falls. After viewing High Shoals Falls, return to the main trail and backtrack to return to the trailhead. Yes, it’s 1.4 miles of mostly uphill hiking on the way back. But these waterfalls are worth the effort, don’t you think? Steve Hudson’s book “HIKING THE HOOCH” will help you discover great hiking close to home in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check it out in local outdoor shops or on Amazon, or order online from www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Antebellum Senior Living – James Burgess now open Exceptional retirement living at Arbor Terrace Johns Creek Retirement living should be exceptional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural venues, fine shopping and dining. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-ofa-kind community offering a luxurious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment. “We are changing the way people live,” says Beth Richardson, Executive Director at Arbor Terrace. “Working with strong on-site partners in healthcare, including 24 hour nursing staff and on site therapy, we can provide as much or as little care as our residents

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Johns Creek High School senior Madeline Savage signs her letter of intent as parents Matt and Suzi Savage look on. Rear row are JCHS Principal Jimmy Zoll, Athletic Director Jason Holcombe, coach Beth Stephens, and coach Pete Goggin.

JCHS senior savage to play for Wofford College JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Recently Johns Creek High School senior Madeline Savage signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Wofford College. Savage has played volleyball for the past eight years, including all four years at Johns Creek High School. The 5’11” Wofford-bound senior has had volleyball in her blood since she was 10 years old. Playing for A5 Volleyball Club for eight years, she has earned a bid to play at seven USA Volleyball Jr. National Championships in the highest division. As a four-year starting varsity player at Johns Creek High School, she has helped her team reach the two Area Championships, one Area Final, and three Final Four 6AAAAAA State

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JCHS golfers showed grit all way to championship 12-1 in stroke play, team finally takes program to very top By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – In the seven years that the Johns Creek High School golf team has lived, it has won five region titles and played in five state championship matches, but it never quite won it all. At Spring Hill Country Club in Tifton the 2016 Gladiators got that monkey off their backs and in true championship fashion. They eked out a 2-shot win over Lambert High School to win the region, and then found a way to a 1-stroke victory. The bad news for the rest of the state is the top four players who shot the 294 for the 1-shot win over runner-up Lambert are three freshmen, Nic Cassidy (68), Andy Mao (78) and Calum Ross (75), and one junior, Thomas Gerard (73). Golf coach Luke Warren said this was a gutsy team that never gave up or gave in all season. And the championship round was no different. “It was a real gut-check for them. They fell behind early but then they sucked it up. These kids really responded,” Warren said. “I knew on the back side we really had to pick it up.” The Gladiators were in a hole early because one of their top players, Mao, was having a hard time, going 7 strokes over after 10 holes. He had been the low medalist at the region championship with a 67. “Andy was really sick, we think he had the flu. But he knew we were depending on him. So somehow he found a way to shoot 7 birdies on the last eight holes,” Warren said. “He really came up in the clutch.” But that has been this team’s story all season, Warren said. “These guys have no fear. They go at the flag when most players wouldn’t. They’re not scared to go low [play for birdie]. They always want more birdies. That’s there mindset. “They don’t back off and play safe. That’s their real strength, they all have confidence,” the coach said. A great example came when Tom Gerard was on 18 and calmly sank a 25-footer for par. Warren said he heard the shouts and cheers standing all the way on 15. “When I heard that roar, I knew we were back in the hunt,” he said. And so they were. Warren had been

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The 2016 Georgia state champion Gladiators are from left Andy Mao, Joey Moravec, Thomas Gerard, Nic Cassidy, Calum Ross, Coach Luke Warren and Rahul Gautam. watching Nic Cassidy in one of the last two groups. He was blistering the course and would be state low medalist at 67. “I told Nic what we needed, and he finished with 6 or 7 birdies,” Warren said. Cassidy kept his focus the whole way. “I walked up to 18, and saw about 150 people gathered at the green watching. That’s when I knew this was going to be a big deal,” Cassidy said. “Lambert was the defending state champions and we knew each other pretty good.” The foursome of Mao, Gerard, Cassidy and Calum Ross just kept making shots just as they’ve done all season. And while this championship was indeed sweet, Warren was not having any “dynasty” talk. “We play in a tough region. Lambert has a stronger overall team. They can go eight players deep who can shoot under par. We don’t have that kind of depth, but our guys are tough. They play a lot of Junior Golf [American Junior Golf Association] together,” he said. Going 12-1 in stroke play showed

These guys have no fear. They go at the flag when most players wouldn’t. They’re not scared to go low [play for birdie]. They always want more birdies. That’s there mindset...” Luke Warren Johns Creek High School golf coach these guys can handle pressure situations. “We definitely had a good season,” Gerard said. “We had four good players who performed every day. At region, we thought we had lost, and then it came down to the last hole.” Warren said he was proud of all of his guys. “We really leaned on our freshmen, and they came through. They handled everything with such class,” he said. “As good as they are as players, they’re even better kids. They did their talking on the course all season. “They didn’t worry what the other

team was doing. They just played to the best of their ability.” Gerard said the team is already thinking about next year, and they would like to play together in some more AJGA tournaments. “We’ll do some fundraising this summer. We’d like to raise $10,000 to play in 10 events,” Gerard said. Next year, the championship tournament will expand to 36 holes. “That helps,” Gerard said. “The more holes you play, the less luck is a factor.” And that means bad news for anyone playing these Bad News Gladiators.

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Northview captures second state championship in three years Titans prevail in all Region 6-AAAAAA state semifinals By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga.- The Northview boys tennis team won its second state championship in three years with a 3-2 win over Johns Creek in the state championship match at the Clayton County International Park. Northview made its third consecutive trip to the state finals this season after winning the title in 2014 and finishing runner-up to Walton last year. The Titans beat region 6-AAAAAA rival Johns Creek in the state championship match. The Titans found themselves down 2-0 in the best-of-five lines against Johns Creek in the championship match, but they were able to battle back and take the last three lines to capture the title. Tracy Hefner-Ramage, head coach for the Titans boys, said the team showed drive to win even after going down early. “It shows how mentally tough this team is,” said Hefner-Ramage. “All three lines knew they had to win, and they stepped up.” After losing No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles, Northview’s Jeremy Yuan won two sets to none in the No. 2 singles to cut Johns Creek’s lead to 2-1 and keep Northview alive. Once again needing a win to keep their state title hopes alive, Northview’s

No. 2 doubles of Gabe Caron and Sanjit Kumar won in two sets to force a fifth line to decide the state championship. Titans’ standout Matt Terry was able to capture the state title for the Titans by winning the No. 1 singles 2-0. According to Hefner-Ramage, Terry had endoscopic surgery on his pancreas during the season but refused to sit out. “I thought he was done for the season, but he said, ‘Nope, I’m still playing,’” she said. “He is so mentally tough, and I was confident when it came down to him that we could win.” The win over Johns Creek in the state finals was the third meeting between the in-town rivals on the season. Northview won their only regular season meeting 3-2 on March 1, but Johns Creek downed Northview 3-2 in the Region 6-AAAAAA championship, a loss that Hefner-Ramage said was actually positive. “Losing the region was kind of an advantage,” she said. “I know that sounds crazy, but in losing the region we had to play a tougher bracket in the state tournament. We had to play Walton and Chattahoochee, and that prepared us to play Johns Creek again. I think that gave us the experience to play a tough Johns Creek team.” Hefner-Ramage said the catalyst for her team’s success and three straight trips to the state championship is a combination of talent and a drive to succeed. That talent and drive has resulted in two state championships for the core of the Titans’ team. They captured the

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Johns Creek opens free, public map-based data JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — To help encourage private-sector innovation and growth, the city of Johns Creek has created an OpenData portal to provide the public with free access to data it uses for maps. The initiative makes Johns Creek one of the first city governments in Georgia to open its map-based data without restrictions. “People can use that information to build business plans, find new markets, and make better decisions for their own business,” said Mayor Mike Bodker. “The city creates and maintains substantial amounts of map-based information. We use this information to help us visualize the relationships between things like roads, parcels and business locations. Anyone can now use this same information to test new ideas, find new markets and customers, and maybe even develop the next big thing right here in Johns Creek.” Other cities with map-based Open Data programs include San Francisco, Boston, Austin, and Savannah-Chatham County. “These cities are major incubators of tech companies that rely heavily on this type of geographic data,” said Court-

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JCHS’ Meredith McCain a Ga. Teen Senator Attends prestigious conference for future leaders in Washington

tion to be selected for the Teen Senate. You have to involved in your high school student government and then take a competitive test on the U.S. Constitution to earn the trip to Washington. Meredith, who will be entering Rice University in Houston, Texas, in the By HATCHER HURD fall, also received a $10,000 scholarhatcher@appenmediagroup.com ship as a Teen Senator. She plans to major in political science/international JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Rotary Club relations with minors in French and of John Creek – North Fulton congrateconomics. ulated Johns Creek High School senior At the Rotary, McCain showed a Meredith McCain for selection by U.S. video of “personal discovery” in which Sen. Johnny Isakson as one of two she “awakened” to the desire to pursue Georgia teenagers to participate in the a career in government affairs and the U.S. Teen Senate program. see the world. In turn, the Rotarians were treated It began with her sister hosting to a program May 11 conducted by a French student McCain in which in their home and they saw her video seeing the cultural of the Teen Senate exchange up close. conference in WashSo it seemed natuington, D.C., and ral that she would her subsequent talk spend a year in about the program France with the and her desire to French student’s enter the Foreign family. Service with the U.S. In Washington, State Department as McCain not only met a career. students like herself She was among who are interested 100-plus students in pursuing careers who took part in in government but what is a leadermany Washington ship development professionals as program at the well. highest level of the McCain also U.S. government, impressed her peers when young people and those in charge are hand-picked to of the program. She spend a week tourwas invited to give ing the capital and the closing female shadowing governstudent commencement leaders. ment speech at the Student Leader- Meredith McCain Johns Creek High School senior closing program. ship Johns Creek At the Rotary Executive Direcmeeting, she told tor Irene Sanders members she when she embarks on was in attendance. She noted that her government career, she would to go McCain is a graduate of the 2-year somewhere “very different.” Student Leadership program, so it “I would like to be posted to West was no surprise to Sanders that one of her grads was chosen for this pres- Africa, just because it would be some place entirely different from anywhere I tigious honor. have ever been,” McCain said. “This is an intense program in “But it was amazing to meet leadwhich our students learn about their community and take part in community ers who have been to these places and worked there. I think the best part projects. Meredith was one of our very though was meeting so many other stubest students. She was also nominated dents with the same goals of pursuing as a junior, which would be rare. So political careers,” she said. “That was I was really pleased she got to go this the most beneficial part of the program year,” Sanders said. to me.” McCain said it was a stiff competi-

... It was amazing to meet leaders who have been to these places and worked there. I think the best part though was meeting so many other students with the same goals of pursuing political careers.”

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JCHS senior Meredith McCain is congratulated by the Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton for her selection as one of two finalists from Georgia to the Teen Senate program in Washington, D.C. Rotary Club President Ron Jones presents a Certificate of Recognition to her. From left are Jones, proud mother and Fulton Board of Education President Linda McCain, McCain and Student Leadership Johns Creek Executive Director Irene Sanders. Notice of Public Internet Auction Johns Creek Police Department

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Teacher: Continued from Page 14 sure every student can achieve and reach their goals,” said Zeff. “Their hard work and expertise help ensure our classrooms and our students have the resources to be successful.” Each year, each Fulton County school is invited to nominate outstanding employees based on teacher, staff and parent input. These employees are then evaluated a second time through an application and essay review and interview. Only one finalist is announced from each of Fulton’s geographic Learning Communities – Central (Sandy Springs), South (South Fulton), Northeast and Northwest (North Fulton). The Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year nominees also undergo a school visit to demonstrate their leadership ability and classroom skills. A formal recognition gala will be held in the fall to honor the top staff, as well all employees of the year selected

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by their local school communities. 2016 Teacher of the Year – Meredith Tongue of Elkins Pointe Middle School (Northwest Learning Community) Tongue, who teaches social studies at Elkins Pointe, has a strong belief system that guides her teaching – that all students should be an equal partner in their own education. “I believe that establishing personal relationships with students is as important as teaching them the content,” said Tongue. “I believe that all students deserve respect, love and compassion, regardless of their behavior and attitude toward school.” She said that if all educators “reframed” their thinking about kids and the behaviors they exhibit as cries for help, we would be able to reach more at-risk students. Tongue also believes in creating challenge for students in her classroom while also providing them a safe place to fall and pick themselves up, if they don’t succeed the first time. “If you set expectations high, students will rise to the occasion, no matter what level the class is. Students

I believe that all students deserve respect, love and compassion, regardless of their behavior and attitude toward school.” Meredith Tongue 2016 Teacher of the Year need to be pushed outside of their comfort zone in small incremental steps to help them realize their own potential,” Tongue said. “It’s important to show them that it’s OK to fail – it’s what you learn from it that is important.” Elkins Point Principal Kindra Smith said that Tongue, who has been nominated as her school’s Teacher of the Year five times in the past five years, is the consummate professional and an

excellent example for other educators. “Mrs. Tongue is an amazing teacher, leader and role mode,” said Smith. “She exemplifies the true spirit of being a teacher and she works hard to ensure that every day Tongue her work empowers students to be successful.” Other North Fulton nominees for top staff honors Northeast Learning Community - Neil Pinnock of River Eves Elementary School was selected Principal of the Year; Ryann Doran of Northwood Elementary School was selected as the Teacher of the Year; and Walter Gauthia of River Eves Elementary School was selected School Professional of the Year. Northwest Learning Community – Ed Spurka of Cambridge High School was named the Principal of the Year; and Suzanne Cockrel of Mountain Park Elementary School was selected School Professional of the Year.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 20, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. V-16-15 Office/Old Milton Pky Consideration of a request for variances to reduce the front setback from 65’ to 20’ and the three side setbacks from 15’ to 5’ and to reduce required lot size. Variances are requested in order to subdivide the property to allow the development of two office buildings as well as the ability to establish ownership by two different entities. The property is located at 2845 Old Milton Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 803 and 804, 1st District, 2nd Section in Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK Purchasing Division ITS Phase 4 – Johns Creek Citywide ITS System Expansion Invitation To Bid #16-125 The City of Johns Creek is accepting formal sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) from qualified construction firms for the above referenced project. Sealed ITB’s will be received no later than 2:30 PM on June 16, 2016 in the City of Johns Creek Purchasing Office, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097 at which time ITB’s will be opened and publicly read aloud. ITB’s received after the above time or in any other location other than the Purchasing Office will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 31, 2016 at 11:00AM at the City Hall location Chattahoochee Conference Room. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition) and applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. The DBE goal for this project is: 15%. Bidders submitting a bid $2,000,000 or less must be either a prequalified contractor or a registered subcontractor with GDOT. Bidders submitting bids in excess of $2,000,000 must be prequalified with the GDOT. The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. ITB packages and plans are available on the City of Johns Creek website (http://www.johnscreekga.gov/services/purchasing). Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. ITB’s shall be presented in a sealed opaque envelope with the ITB number and name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The name of the company or firm submitting an ITB response should also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. TWO (2) ORIGINAL HARD COPIES AND ONE (1) COPY ON CD OF THE ITB MUST BE SUBMITTED. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed herein. Warren Hutmacher City Manager

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Identity fraud keeps haunting woman JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman reported May 11 a total of $8,400 fraudulent charges on her account to local retail stores along with multiple instances of stolen identity. The woman had found March 4 that her bank had two drafts against her account that she identified as fraudulent. The charges, totaling $8,400, were made to the same retail store and used her correct bank account information. Her bank found the charges suspicious and alerted the woman about them. Even after she closed the account and created a new one, the fraud did not stop. The victim continued to receive notices that someone was still trying to open new accounts using her correct name, date of birth and social security number. She even received a Medicare statement detailing a foot surgery that she, of course, had not gotten. The woman filed a report with Johns Creek police May 11 after the Federal Trade Commission began an investiga-

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Michigan man drives off with stolen Cadillac ROSWELL, Ga. — A vehicle was reported stolen April 29 at a local car dealership when a man allegedly purchased a car under false pretenses. The man, from Michigan, was initially denied the purchase, because he did not have adequate credit. An employee advised the man, 25-year-old Daniel Furchak, that he would need a cosigner to buy the car. Someone later submitted an online credit application for Furchak under the name of “Troy Ellis.” Furchak then provided a copy of insurance, which allowed him to leave with the white 2013 Cadillac ATS. A few days later, the dealership was contacted by a man who said he was the real Troy Ellis and that he had not attempted to purchase any vehicle. Both the dealership and the Roswell police have were finally able to reach Furchak through text message. He said he would return the vehicle but has not. The Cadillac has been listed as stolen and a warrant has been issued for Furchak’s arrest.

$7.2K remodeling bill paid with no results JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported being allegedly swindled out of $7,200 when he paid for home renovations that the company never completed. The man had hired Leslie Painter, the owner and operator of a local contracting company, Sept. 2015 to do some remodeling work on his home. The victim made the initial $7,200 payment Sept. 13. Through January, Painter left the renovations only half-way finished. Many of the building materials needed to com-

plete the upgrades were taken by Painter. The victim has been unable to get in contact with anyone from the company since Jan. 29. He still has all of the receipts, cashed checks and emails to aid police in their investigation of Painter and his company.

Wanted man speeds through school zone ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Carroll County man was arrested May 11 for speeding in a school zone. Alpharetta police were patrolling early morning near a school when an officer saw a car speed past them. He clocked the car at 45 mph in a 25 mph school zone. When the police officer tried to pull him over, the man, Travis Swett, 33, continued driving. He finally pulled over a few neighborhoods away and was arrested. A check of the police database showed that he had a suspended license with multiple violations. Paulding County has also issued a warrant for his arrest for his failure to appear in court on a charge of reckless conduct. Swett was cited for driving with a suspended license and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, along with the initial charge of speeding.

Missing wheel leads to DUI arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 55 year old man of Milton was arrested by Alpharetta police May 13 for an alleged DUI with only three wheels on his vehicle. Alpharetta police were patrolling after Taste of Alpharetta May 12 close to midnight and saw a BMW nearly strike the barricades erected for the event. The car was stopped early May 13, after which police realized the car was driving on only three wheels. The front

driver-side tire was missing. When asked about what happened to his car, he had no answer. Police detected a “strong odor” of alcohol coming from the vehicle. Based on a field evaluation, he was arrested for a DUI and driving with a missing tire.

PC allegedly hacked to send emails JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were contacted by a juvenile May 9 who told police that someone had hacked into his email account to send inappropriate emails to his sister’s boss. The juvenile said he found out about the email only when his mother called him to demand an explanation. He said that he was unaware of the incident and did not know the contents of the email. He decided to contact Johns Creek police about it. According to the juvenile, his sister’s boss has a daughter younger than him. He also admitted to police that he has sent inappropriate emails in the past to other girls.

Juvenile arrested for speeding over 50 mph MILTON, Ga. — A juvenile was arrest May 11 for driving close to 50 mph over the speed limit. Milton police were patrolling on New Providence Road late evening when one officer saw a vehicle pass them at “an extremely high rate of speed.” Their laser speed detection device clocked the car going at 93 mph in a 45 mph zone. When the vehicle attempted to clear a curve, it crossed into the center of the roadway, almost into oncoming traffic, due to its speed. Police stopped the car and arrested the juvenile driver with no incident. He was turned over to the Alpharetta jail on charges of speeding, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.

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Continued from Page 2 Yakima, Washington, was arrested May 10 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI and no headlights. ►► Anthony Leonard Fortuna, 26, of Atlanta, was arrested April 22 on Oak Street in Roswell for DUI and following too close. ►► Ronnie O. Evans, 64, of Zion Circle, Roswell, was arrested April 22 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, following too close and hit-andrun. ►► Glenn Stuart Montgomery, 65, of Wood Creek Court, Roswell, was arrested April 23 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and failure to maintain

Springs, was arrested April 23 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI and speeding. ►► Allen Loranzo Brown Jr., 28, of Atlanta, was arrested April 23 on East Crossville Road in Roswell for DUI and expired tag.

Drug arrests ►► Matthew Christian Parker, 26, of

Sunfish Bend, Milton, was arrested May 11 on Deerfield Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Michael Kentel McLemore, 31, of Sandy Springs, was arrested April 23 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana and loitering.

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