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Forsyth celebrates purchase of first synagogue From left, Rabbi Levi Mentz, Dr. Joel Hoffman, Molly Cooper, Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Brian Hudes celebrate the announcement of a land purchase for a synagogue in Forsyth County. The first Jewish synagogue in Forsyth County will open in the next two to three months. Read more, Page 6.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — More than 64,000 pills were confiscated recently in the Forsyth County home of a former football coach.

Jeffrey Measor, 39, of Forsyth County, was arrested April 21 for MEASOR five counts of distribution of schedule IV controlled substances and two counts of possession of

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Tyler Anthony Reynolds, 21, of High

Harbor Court, Gainesville, was arrested May 25 on Canton Highway for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to use seatbelts. ►► Amy Hartman Bastecki, 53, of Chasewood Way, Alpharetta, was arrested May 26 on Peachtree Parkway for DUI. ►► Ezequiel Valencia Lara, 28, of Patterson Street, Cumming, was arrested May 25 on Atlanta Road for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of open alcohol container by driver. ►► Chris Allan Mason, 56, of

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Job applicant accused of stealing from owner FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While a business owner was interviewing a man for a job at the store, the man allegedly stole from the owner.

The owner said he was about to hire the 19-year-old after the interview and began to show him around the store.

The owner said he walked into the back

schedule IV controlled substances.

From 2007-11, Measor was the football coach at Centennial High School in Roswell and later coached youth baseball at Sharon Park in 2016.

Evidence found by the sheriff’s office found Measor based his operations out of his south Forsyth County home.

Over the past six months, he reportedly was receiving shipped boxes of various drugs, including Tramadol, Alprazolam and Carisoprodol from outside the United States.

Authorities said he admitted to then repackaging and redistributing the pills to over 230 customers across the country.

Three seizures in the county were associated with this case.

More than 64,000 pills were found at the home of a former high school football coach, who police said, planned to repackage and distribute them.

Weatherstone Place, Alpharetta, was arrested May 26 on Weatherstone Place for DUI, possession of open alcohol container by driver and expired license plate. ►► Aahad Shariff, 23, of Rockbass Road, Suwanee, was arrested May 27 on Buford Highway for DUI and failure to yield right of way. ►► Robert Bramlett Brannon, 29, of Peachford Circle, Dunwoody, was arrested May 28 on Ga. 400 for DUI and following too closely. ►► David Allen Hume, 53, of Northwest Arlington Place, Blue Springs, Montana, was arrested May 28 on Atlanta Highway for DUI and failure to yield to vehicles when entering road. ►► Charles Steven Fricks, Jr., 39, of Iris Drive, Flowery Branch, was arrested May 28 on Ga. 400 for DUI and improper left turn. ►► Camden Blake Eades, 24, of Turner Church Road, McDonough, was

arrested May 28 on Buford Highway for DUI, following too closely and failure to maintain lane. ►► Jonathan Edward Thompson, 32, of Academy Drive, Valdosta, was arrested May 28 on Ga. 400 for DUI and speeding.

of the room for a minute and left his wallet and tablet on the counter where the interviewee was standing. When the owner came back, the interviewee was walking toward the front door holding the items.

When the owner asked where the man was going, the young man said he was going to his car quickly.

The interviewee returned to the store without the tablet, so the owner told him to return the tablet and nothing would happen. The man then reportedly became nervous and said he didn’t take anything. The owner picked up his wallet and noticed his credit card was missing, although he just saw it before he walked to the backroom. He told the man he knew he took the credit

card, too, but then the man ran out of the store and into his car.

The owner took a photo of the car and a warrant was taken out for the man’s arrest for theft by taking — misdemeanor. The owner cancelled his card and didn’t see any fraudulent activity on his account at that time.

Drug arrests ►► Christopher Ryan Scaglotti, 35, of

Victory Commons Way, Acworth, was arrested May 25 on Atlanta Highway for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule II controlled substance and failure to maintain lane. ►► Anthony Cullen Hannula, 31, of Saute Nacoche, Georgia, was arrested May 27 on Peachtree Parkway for possession of marijuana, DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Mary Loraine Hicks, 69, of Trow Creek Lane, Cumming, was arrested May 28 on Ga. 400 for DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Homeowner reports detergent pods in pool FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An unknown person put detergent pods into a pool May 24 on Casaroga Drive.

The caretaker of the property said

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By JACK WAYLOCK news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Alliance Academy for Innovation, Forsyth County’s newest high school, celebrated its “topping out” ceremony on June 1.

The ceremony marks a turning point in the development process and indicates the building, located on Lanier 400 Parkway, is now structurally complete.

“The topping out ceremony is a major milestone for any construction project,” said David Stone, division manager at Carroll Daniel Construction. “It gives everyone a feeling of satisfaction and relief to make it to this point. Over 100 men and women have been out here working hard every day, in winter or rain, to ensure its completion on time.”

The mission of Alliance Academy is to provide pathways for students to own their future in college, career and life.

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The programs will allow students to earn both college and industry credentials, and up to two years of college credit can be earned.

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proximately 600 students will be in the first class in August 2018, with enrollment expected to increase by 300 each school year to hit the mark of 1200 in August 2020.

Alliance Academy is not the only high school in Forsyth County set to open in 2018. Denmark High School, located on Mullinax Road, is also scheduled to begin classes in 2018.

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First Forsyth Jewish synagogue to open Chabad of Forsyth was able to purchase the land for a synagogue

By NATASHA ROY news@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The purchase of land for Forsyth County’s first Jewish synagogue was announced June 2.

Rabbi Levi Mentz of Chabad of Forsyth said the organization has been working since February to purchase a building to convert into a synagogue for the Jewish population of Forsyth County. He said the synagogue will likely be officially open in two to three months.

At a press conference, Mentz thanked four cornerstone donors: Brian Hudes, Joel Hoffman, Frank Free and Randy Caplan. Mentz also said he was grateful to those who came to witness the historic purchase.

Cooper said that he moved to Georgia from New York in 1987, and that the one thing he was always lacking was a place to worship.

“I felt terrible that I kept going out of county to find a place to worship,” Cooper said. “It was even more terrible that I never found a place to worship in

the Jewish place that I liked.”

He and his wife tried several different temples and rabbis, but he said he never found a connection until his wife came across Mentz. Cooper said that now he has found a place he enjoys practicing his faith.

“It’s great that we have this physical building,” Cooper said. “But it’s a building — it’s a shell. It’s only as good as the rabbi that’s at the top.”

Several government officials were present at the event. State Reps. Sheri Gilligan and Todd Jones, state Sen. Michael Williams and Cumming Mayor Ford Gravitt, among others, came to show their support for the Jewish population of Forsyth.

While addressing the crowd, Forsyth County’s District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent said that he was excited to celebrate the tremendous strides made in the past year for the Jewish community in Forsyth. He said he also looks forward to continued progress and growth.

“The Jewish community of Forsyth County now has a place where they can come together, where they can raise their children together, where they can

The Jewish community of Forsyth County now has a place where they can come together, where they can raise their children together, where they can study and worship together.”

TODD LEVENT Forsyth County Commissioner study and worship together,” Levent said. “Forsyth County is well known for outstanding quality of life [that] our citizens enjoy, and this will certainly only

enhance that quality.”

Levent also said that Jewish families in Dawson County and Lumpkin County will be served at the new synagogue.

Gravitt said that though he is not Jewish, Forsyth County’s growth was made possible by accepting the different faiths of the county’s residents.

“We have about 75 different nationalities and cultures in Forsyth County,” Gravitt said. “We graciously accept those people with loving arms.”

The press conference concluded with a mezuzah ceremony, in which the property was sanctified and declared a home for God to bless the building.

Mentz said that he looks forward to having a place where Jewish residents in Forsyth feel they can come to worship.

“The bright future that will come from this location...will be the type of light that will give brightness and warmth not only to the Jewish population here in north Georgia, but will give the type of brightness and warmth to every member of this county [and] to every individual that lives in this special region,” Mentz said. “It will be the type of bright future that will bring joy and happiness to our children.”

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Forsyth attorney John Rife runs for State Court Judge CUMMING, Ga. — John Rife, a former prosecutor and leading Atlanta-area private practice attorney, has announced that he is running to be the Forsyth County State Judge - challenging Leslie Abernathy-MadRIFE dox in next year’s election.

He currently serves as a Judge ProTem, filling in for State Court Judges in Cobb County and Juvenile Court Judges in Forsyth County.

“With nearly 30 years of experience in the law as a prosecutor, defense lawyer, and Judge Pro-Tem, I am prepared to do the job and do it well,” Rife said. “I will not only faithfully execute

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 during the night, red and blue laundry detergent pods were thrown into the pool and on the deck.

This problem has reportedly been occurring off and on for several years and the owner told police he suspects a neighbor.

The caretaker told deputies the owner had issues with the neighbor before, including incidents where the neighbor flew a drone over the pool area taking photos or video and the neighbor standing on his deck while they are out

the job as your Judge by applying the law firmly and fairly, but I will be a working Judge that shows up to protect and serve the taxpayers of Forsyth County.”

As a prosecutor, Rife has worked as a senior trial lawyer handling major crimes including two capital murders and is now a defense attorney with his own private practice.

He has tried numerous felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases.

Active in the community, Rife is a graduate of Leadership Forsyth. He is also a member of the Rotary of North Forsyth, Forsyth County Drug Council, Mock Trial Coach and Judge, the Forsyth County Juvenile Accountability Court, Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar and the Forsyth County Bar Association.

at the pool area. Due to this, bamboo was planted as a barrier.

The neighbor has reportedly called the sheriff’s office to complain about noise from the pool area.

He told deputies he had not thrown anything into the pool and had detergent pods thrown in his own yard. The neighbor said he was concerned that whoever had a problem with the other family might affect him and his yard.

The owner didn’t want to press charges but just wanted the incidents to stop.

There are video cameras on the property, however the one facing the pool wasn’t working.

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OPINION

Blood spilled for this How to save the environment nation both red and blue A foolproof plan from a fool with no proof it will work

Soon we may be able to thank Ford Motor Company for helping save the environment. Though over a hundred years ago they were the first manufacturer to mass-produce JOE PARKER automobiles – makReporter joe@appenmediagroup.com ing the horseless carriage available to the average family – and in turn creating huge amounts of environment-damaging emissions, I think they have inadvertently helped to save the world.

And it can all be attributed to Ford’s engineering fault and my ingenious (read: stupid) plan.

A Ford recall was made due to a faulty door latch on certain models, my car included. I remember receiving the letter a few months ago and promptly dismissed it so I could get back to more important things. Not caring, for instance.

But over Memorial Day weekend both of my rear door latches failed and neither would shut. I was still out and about, so I stole a few bungee cords and rope from my brother-in-law and did my best to rig the doors shut. In doing so, I greatly regretting quitting the Boy Scouts as a kid because I realized the only knot I know is the This Will Have To Do knot.

Due to my lack of knot knowledge, my car doors swung open a few inches each time I turned, resulting in a stressful ride back home, wondering if my car had suddenly and violently cleared all pedestrians from the sidewalk.

In my worrisome drive, I realized the benefit of not having functioning

door latches and its positive effects on car emissions – it forced me to drive “smooth.”

Every turn, every start and every stop was executed with calculated precision in an effort to not swing the doors open. I carefully turned and kept my speed below the limit. I barely touched the throttle coming away from red lights and I coasted over long distances when approaching a stop.

This is exactly how the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy wants you to drive.

According to a study on light-duty vans by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “aggressive driving” can lower your gas mileage by 10-30 percent at highway speeds and up to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic.

Aggressive driving includes speeding, rapid acceleration and deceleration. Or “driving” as I like to call it.

So my idea to improve gas mileage and reduce the negative effects of emissions is to simply outlaw door latches.

Oh sure, there would be downsides like headlines reading, “Cycling event ends with dozens of fatalities as car makes right turn,” and “How to stop losing fingers every time you drive.” But it would all be for the greater good – the environment.

If door latches stopped being fitted to cars, I predict everyone on the road would drive with smooth precision, thereby lowering fuel consumption and helping to curb harmful emissions.

That, or people would get so sick of their doors becoming wings, they would trade in their cars for bikes or use public transportation, which could also have a positive impact on the environment.

So if the environment is of great concern to you, write your local representative and tell them you want to outlaw car door latches, the next great step in limiting harmful emissions.

And be sure to tell them it was my idea. You’ll want to be able to place the blame when the lawsuits begin.

There should be some things in politics — or just in life — that are universally agreed upon by all walks of mankind.

Diversity in many things, including opinion, HANS APPEN is a good thing.

General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com It provides areas to understand different perspectives and room for compromise.

But still, there should be some things we all agree on, right?

Recently, I wrote a column about a reporter in West Virginia who was arrested for asking a question about the AHCA to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. I suggested that this was one of those scenarios for universal condemnation, and that we should be wary of the imprisonment of any journalist simply for doing their job.

I explained that in authoritarian governments this is the norm and not the exception, and that we should all be concerned about this recent assault on the first amendment.

After all, we all love democracy.

Now, while the majority of the responses I received echoed these sentiments, I did receive a few messages from folks who took issue with what I had written. Go figure.

So, I’m going to try this again.

On Memorial Day I saw a few posts on Facebook that looked to score a few cheap political points with a sort of smug sense of superior love for country.

One example was from a Johns Creek city councilman who posted a video explaining the many sacrifices that are made by our men and women in uniform.

Beneath it read the caption “send

... I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that whether you are a conservative, progressive, Democrat or Republican, no one has a monopoly on pride in our country and gratefulness for those who protect it. this to a liberal and explain that this is what a patriot looks like”.

Someone, perhaps one of this councilman’s constituents, left a comment saying that he was both a democrat and a veteran, and said that we should not divide the country with this type of rhetoric. Democrats, Republicans and independents serve in the Armed Forces to protect this country.

As of press time the councilman had neither replied to the man’s comment nor had he taken down the post.

So, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that whether you are a conservative, progressive, Democrat or Republican, no one has a monopoly on pride in our country and gratefulness for those who protect it.

We should all take time to remember the servicemen we have lost on Memorial Day, and every day.

I’ll go one step further and suggest that the label “patriot” says a lot more to me about who you are than some vague affiliation, like “Democrat” or “Republican.”

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Forsyth County Patriots Alliance works to restore memorial site Reclamation project renews appreciation for those who served

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By NATASHA ROY news@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Patriots Alliance is working to renovate and restore the Cumming War Memorial created 25 years ago to honor those who served or were affected by war.

The organization says the marble steps of the memorial are deteriorating, making them unsafe. The FCPA Reclamation Project would repair the existing structures as well as expand and enhance the monument.

FCPA President Gary Ely said the group was founded in early 2016 to bring together the similar missions of AboutFace-USA, American Legion Post 307, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9134 and Vietnam Veterans of America Post 1030 for a common purpose. The group aims to foster patriotic education and opportunities as well as honor and support those who have served in the United States military.

Ely said that he proposed the project to the FCPA after noticing the bad shape of the slate and tiling on the monument, and city of Cumming Mayor Ford Gravitt agreed that the veterans could take charge of the reclamation project.

The FCPA worked to form a board of directors and register the group as a nonprofit organization. The group also met with architects and artists to bring their vision to life.

According to Ely, Memorial Day has brought a lot of hard feelings for veterans. He said he sees Facebook posts from veterans talking about how Memorial Day has lost its meaning.

“It’s a time of remembrance, not a happy day,” Ely said.

Ely said the FCPA hopes the restored memorial can become an educational park for the community where they can learn more about veterans and first responders.

“We want this reclamation to turn into an educational memorial,” Ely said. “It will look more like a park than just a memorial on top of a field.”

Members of the FCPA visited five different memorials to get ideas for what the new park could look like.

They came up with 10 themes, which translate into different veteran-related scenes that park visitors could see and learn from.

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The FCPA hopes to turn the current veterans memorial into a park

most important conflicts and wars and putting up plaques describing each conflict as a way to make the display a more educational experience for the Forsyth community.

The FCPA is just beginning and has created flyers and business cards to garner community involvement. It also has pledge cards in the works.

Gravitt made the first announcement of the park during the Forsyth Memorial Day Ceremony, and the FCPA received $180 in donations from the crowd, which Ely said he was excited about.

“Most people who’ve seen everything realize the need for the renovation and the redo,” Ely said.

While the brochure says that the renovations would cost an estimated $250,000-$500,000, Ely said costs could run as much as $1-$1.5 million. He said the FCPA expects good support from businesses, and the group will sell pavers to fundraise as well.

However, Ely also said that while funding the park is no small feat, he is more concerned with the artistic view.

He wants the project to be the Vietnam Veterans of America’s legacy in Cumming.

“The Vietnam Veterans of America will eventually go away,” Ely said. “If we don’t do something that makes sense, then some of us will not be remembered.”

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The Aung family surmounted many obstacles to make their American dream a reality. In 2005, Aung and Tu Zar Aung fled their native Burma to escape religious persecution and political unrest. After living for five years in a 10-squarefoot room in Malaysia provided through the United Nations Refugee Program, the couple immigrated to the United States in 2010. The couple has since had two boys: Myint, 4, and Blessing, 21 months.

The family said their long journey and many sacrifices were worth it to create a better life for their family. The Aungs said they are grateful to the sponsors and volunteers for their support.

“Seeing the Aung family, we are reminded that everyone’s story is different,” said Jennifer Garrard, director of Resource Development for Habitat-North Central Georgia. “We at Habitat – North Central Georgia are privileged to work alongside the Aungs as they build their future, gaining stability and self-reliance through their new home.”

Construction on the Aungs’ home is scheduled to finish in August.

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Ciaccia and Ruano reached out and secured local vendors to be a part of the farmers market’s grand opening. More than 20 local artisans and businesses will have their food and products for sale.

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Government go-getters: Meet Ruthie Brew Director of Senior Services

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Ruthie Brew’s main goal as director of Forsyth County Senior Services is to help people age well and have a higher quality of life, no matter what stage they’re in.

“I find this very meaningful,” Brew said. “I feel like we are making a difference in people’s lives. It’s a privilege to be in a position where you can enrich someone’s life.”

Since October 2016, Brew has overseen and directed the county’s three Senior Services centers, programs, services, operations and activities.

With more than 15 years of experience in the field of aging, mostly in Chicago, Brew feels passionate about what the department does.

“I love working with older adults,” she said. “I was always close to my grandparents and many of us who enjoy working in this field had close relationships with theirs, too. It’s like we get to be with our grandparents every day.”

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“We are in the life enrichment business, which we all need at some point,” she said.

When Brew started her career, she thought she might want to be a social worker and ended up becoming a case worker.

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And the community is a great place for seniors to live, Brew said, due to the multiple active adult centers and the low costs at the centers for patrons.

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By JULIA SANDERS news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Buying a house is an important milestone in everyone’s lifetime.

Everyone has a different idea of what their “dream house” should be. Some might look for a lot of bathrooms; others might want a big yard. For the most expensive houses in North Fulton and Forsyth County, there is something for everyone.

According to Realtor.com, these are the top 10 most expensive houses on the market in the North Fulton/ Forsyth County area. At the time of the publication of this article, these were the most expensive homes on the market.

1. 15060 Freemanville Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 Cost: $7,190,000 This property has six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.

It is 16,194 square feet on 33 acres.

The modern farm-looking house was built in 2004. The property includes an outdoor living area by the pool, a basement and a guest house with a master bedroom, two bedrooms and a kitchen.

The house is in the school districts for Summit Hill/Birmingham Falls Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Cambridge High School.

2. 13940 Atlanta National Drive, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $6,995,000 This white estate has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, four half baths and sits on 4.6 acres. The property was built in 2014, and it includes an open floor plan with a piano room, movie theater, recording studio and nine-car garage. It also has a pool and patio, fully fenced backyard and an underconstruction bowling alley. The house

is in the school districts for Summit Hill/Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School.

3. 700 Foxhollow Run, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $5,490,000 This house, located in Greystone Farms neighborhood in the city of Milton, has many outdoor amenities designed by Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz. Some of these outdoor amenities include a pool, basketball court, tennis court, football field, golf course and a fully stocked pond. The house has ten bedrooms, ten full bathrooms and four half baths. It has 18,265 square feet of space and it sits on 19.74 acres. The house has a big master bathroom with giant walkin closet, a home gym and a movie theater room. It is in the school district for Summit Hill Elementary School, Hopewell Middle School and Cambridge High School.

4. 4055 Old Southwick Pass, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Cost: $5,125,000 This European-style house located in Johns Creek has seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, three half bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of space.

The house is on 1.59 acres. The property has a pool, multipurpose gym with a volleyball net and basketball hoop, a wine cellar and a sauna. It also has a nursery, finished basement, library/ office, sun room and cathedral ceilings.

It is located near Barnwell Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek High School.

5. 7415 Breeze Bay Road, Cumming, GA 30041 Cost: $4,900,000 This lakefront house, built in 2000, has many outdoor amenities for the whole family, such as a spa/sauna room, pool and patio. It has six bed-

rooms, six full bathrooms, one half bathroom and 10,006 square feet of space. It sits on 2.66 acres and is in the school district for Chattahoochee Elementary School, Little Mill/North Forsyth Middle School and Forsyth Central High School.

6. 3236 Balley Forest Drive, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $4,600,000 This grand cottage style house has seven bedrooms, seven full baths and three half baths. It has 16,500 square feet of space and sits on 4 acres. The house includes four and more car garage, computer room, exercise room, wine cellar, media room, library/office, great room, separate living room, finished basement, high-speed internet available and heated pool. It was built in 2014. It is in the school district for Summit Hill Elementary School, Hopewell Middle School and West Forsyth/ Cambridge High School.

7. 490 Covington Cove, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Cost: $4,299,000 This house is located in one of Johns Creek’s golf communities. The home has most recently been redone, and has many new amenities. The front foyer has a double staircase. There are seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, three half bathrooms and a total of 9,212 square feet of space. It sits on 1.44 acres. There are two kitchens, a gym, wine cellar, elevator and a secret room. The house is located by Barnwell Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek High School.

8. 3025 Wellington Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Cost: $3,995,000 This modern, white stone home has seven beds, seven full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. It has 14,000 square feet of space and sits on 1.33 acres. The master bathroom includes a double vanity, separate tub and shower, vaulted ceilings and a whirlpool tub. The property also includes a hot tub, gas grill, seven fireplaces, front porch, basement and a guest house.

The home’s school district is Barnwell Elementary School, Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek High School.

9. 15750 Freemanville Road, Lot A, Milton, GA 30004 Cost: $3,943, 925 This house is a traditional brick with five bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and has 10,679 square feet of space. The property sits on 17.39 acres. The house has a tennis court, pool, hot tub, fenced yard, deck/patio, barn, stables, finished basement, wine cellar, library/office and an exercise room. The house is near Birmingham Falls Elementary School, Hopewell/ Northwestern Middle School and Cambridge High School.

10. 5490 Franklin Goldmine Road, Cumming, GA 30028 Cost: $3,500,000 This traditional, European-style home will make anyone feel like royalty. It has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, three half baths, and it sits on 18.06 acres. Built in 1999, it has a great room, library/office, recreation room, screened porch and a separate dining room. It is located near Sawnee Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and West Forsyth High School.

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Registration still open for highway bike ride Hospitality Highway ride July 9 raises awareness for 3 Foot Law

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Broadwell said that participants can choose different routes that accommodate all skill and comfort levels. There are 9, 27, 45, 62 and 101 mile route options that travel in and around the city.

“The only safety concerns we have are people running into each other,” Broadwell said. “It’s a common cycling accident. If your wheels touch, sometimes it will cause somebody to immediately hit the pavement.

“But we’ve never had any accidents or incidents on Ga. 400, other than a flat tire.”

Ham radio operators will be stationed throughout the routes to offer emergency response services if an incident does occur and can quickly contact an ambulance if needed.

“They coordinate communication for the whole ride,” Broadwell said. “So we know exactly where everybody is and what’s happening.”

Anyone at least 12 years old can join in any of the route options. Registration is $45 for adults, $35 for teenagers, and includes a T-shirt, food, water, live music and full mechanical support along the route.

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Cyclists are once again lining up for a rare chance to ride on a major highway. The ninth annual Ga. 400 Hospitality Highway Century bike ride is slated for July 9 and allows cyclists to travel on a closed off section of Ga. 400 without fear of being hit by a passing car.

Almost 1,500 cyclists took part last year, and that number is expected to grow to over 1,800 this year.

However, the ride isn’t just for fun and glory. Organizer Eric Broadwell said it’s also about spreading awareness for the little-known “Three Foot Law.” The law helps to define what constitutes a “safe distance” between cyclists and other vehicles.

“A lot of cyclists, and most motorists, aren’t even aware that the law exists,” Broadwell said. “We just want everybody to be safe. That person that’s riding has a family and relatives. And the person driving has the same. If you hit somebody, both of your lives are going to be in havoc.”

The Ga. 400 ride got its start after Mayor Jere Wood approached Broadwell about creating a century ride starting in Roswell. Century rides span at least 100 miles and are considered a milestone for many cyclists.

“As we were meeting about the century ride for the mayor, it came up – ‘wouldn’t it be cool if we could ride on Ga. 400?’ ” Broadwell said. “Many people were skeptical, but we decided

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Broadwell and the other organizers were able to get a temporary shutdown of all lanes on a section of the highway after talking to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Their ride is one of a few bike rides across the country that travels on a highway. It brings in participants from not only all over the United States, but from other countries as well. Some of this year’s cyclists come from as far away as Italy, France, Belgium, Canada and Mexico.

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BMC Opens New Facility in Cumming “This was one of our largest project announcements of 2016. BMC will create jobs to support the residential construction industry in the County by offering a full array of building products. We are pleased that Forsyth County’s high quality of life and educated workforce attracted BMC to our community.”

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of diversified building products and services to professional builders and professional remodelers in the U.S. residential housing market, recently announced its grand opening of a new Cumming location. The new facility, located off of Castleberry Rd., will help expand the company’s presence in the MetroAtlanta area.

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Healthiest County Five Times Running According to the 2017 County Health Rankings, Forsyth County has once again been named the healthiest county in Georgia. This is the fifth consecutive year that Forsyth County was awarded the top spot!

The County Health Ranking list is an annual study organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health

Institute. The rankings are based on a model of population health that emphasizes the many factors that can help make communities healthier places, such as length of life and health behaviors.

“It’s exciting to think that we’re continuing to lead the state in health rankings,” commented Lynn Jackson, administrator of Northside Hospital Forsyth.

Forsyth County ranked first in the state for health outcomes. This aspect of the study calculated the county’s length of life by using the combined number of years lost due to dying before age 75 per 1,000 residents. Forsyth County reflected 4,100 years of early death compared to the state’s rate of 7,300 years.

“I think that’s a never-ending battle to find out how we can be a healthier community. We still have several health risks; We still have a number of babies born to teenage mothers. We still have a good bit more of drug use and mental illness than we would like to have. We don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves and think we don’t still have needs, but it definitely shows that we’re continuing to lead the state.”

Forsyth County also ranked high in quality of life, health behaviors and social/economic factors. Some of these factors included smoking rates, healthy food availability, education levels and child poverty levels.

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North Fulton CID gains territory, loses director Hanlon takes position with Perimeter CIDs

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The North Fulton Community Improvement District is getting a new image.

Ann Hanlon, who has led the CID for the past 10 years has stepped down as executive director to take HANLON a similar position with the Perimeter CIDs. Hanlon said she is proud of the accomplishments made over the past decade and looks forward to new challenges taking the reins at Perimeter.

Hanlon has served as executive director for the North Fulton CID since 2005. During that time, she has helped guide the organization through millions of dollars-worth of projects, including, and most recently sharing the cost of the $18 million Encore Parkway Bridge. The CID is also helping fund the extension to Northwinds Parkway, which will provide access up to Kimball Bridge Road.

Prior to joining the North Fulton CID, Hanlon served as project manager with the Perimeter CID and as a senior program specialist at the Atlanta Regional Commission. She was appointed to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority in 2015 and is in line to become the first female chair of the Council for Quality Growth, a regional-based growth entity.

At Perimeter, Hanlon will dive head-

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North Fulton CID shared costs on the new $18 million Encore Parkway Bridge which opened in April. The bridge provides access from Westside Parkway over Ga. 400 to North Point Mall. From left: Kimley Horn planner and landscape consultant for the North Fulton CID Eric Bosman; former North Fulton CID Executive Director Ann Hanlon; and senior project manager Aaron Wadley with Atkins North America Inc. first into plans to improve traffic flow along the I-285/Ga. 400 corridors, one of the busiest interchanges in the state.

The Perimeter CIDs took the lead in securing funding for the state’s first diverging diamond interchange five years ago at Ashford Dunwoody Road and I-285 as a means of improving traffic flow in that area.

State Sen. Brandon Beach, president and CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, said he helped launch the North Fulton CID in 2003.

“I ran it for a year and ran the chamber, and I realized I couldn’t do both, and I hired Ann Hanlon,” he said.

“It was the best decision I ever made, and she’s been with me for 13 years.”

Since its inception in 2003, the North Fulton CID has invested $18 million to bring more than $90 million in infrastructure projects to the area. The district, which raises funding through a voluntary property tax on local commercial properties, stretches along Ga. 400 from Mansell Road north to McGin-

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Plans call for the addition of 366 properties into the North Fulton CID. Of that amount, 28 parcels are commercial. The CID anticipates these properties will increase the district’s value by $174,000.

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GEOFF SMITH The first Friday of each month, Assurance Financial, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gsmith@lendtheway.com releases its Employment Situation Report. This is a summation of a survey of U.S. companies about their hiring for the previous month. It gets a lot of attention because it is one of the most respected gauges on the health of our economy.

The two most watched numbers in this report are the unemployment rate and the number of new hires. In May, the unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in 16 years. That rate sits at 4.3 percent.

Most economists believe that there is a ‘natural’ unemployment rate, which serves as kind of a target rate believed to be low enough where jobs are available to those seeking them, and high enough so that U.S. economic growth is not stalled by companies’ inability to find skilled workers. If the unemployment rate is too high and there are too many unemployed Americans, then U.S. businesses will have to charge less for goods and services, but they also have the luxury of paying their employees less.

Conversely, if the rate is too low, companies will have to pay higher wages to compete for the fewer available skilled workers, and will thus have to charge more for goods and services. So inflation is typically too low when the unemployment rate is too high, and too high when the rate is too low.

Right now, the unemployment rate appears to be below the natural rate. Conventional thinking is that you want to be at 0 percent unemployment, because then everyone has a job. But the problem is that if you are a company that wants to grow, and there are no unemployed workers, there are three things you can do: 1) steal employees from other companies; 2) automate your work so machines can do it; or 3) move your company to a place with more skilled workers.

With that in mind, it’s easy to see how competitive the environment is right now between metro areas in our country. If we can’t provide enough skilled workers here in Atlanta, then new companies won’t move here, and existing companies will move somewhere else.

I sit on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Com-

If the unemployment rate is too high and there are too many unemployed Americans, then U.S. businesses will have to charge less for goods and services, but they also have the luxury of paying their employees less. merce’s steering committee on workforce development called the Talent Coalition. It’s headed by Gary Anderson, director of Community Affairs for Hire Dynamics, and Bethany Usry, vice president of Economic and Talent Development at the chamber.

This group represents the chamber’s effort to ensure that North Fulton is providing its businesses with the skilled labor force that they need. They learn from the North Fulton businesses and then work with the technical colleges and K-12 schools to make sure that students are graduating with skills they can use day one in their new jobs. They have made a lot of progress in this regard and are always on the lookout to learn more from the North Fulton businesses.

This is a major piece in a much larger puzzle. We can provide the skills, but we also have to make sure the employees with those skills want to stay here. We have to make sure our communities are places those employees want to live in. That’s why there is such a large effort to have live-work-play communities and mass transit because that is what today and tomorrow’s employees seem to want.

And with the unemployment rate so low, metro areas around the country are going to have to get more and more competitive to draw in the shrinking labor pool. So if you like it here, be nice to your fellow employees – they are in demand.

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

ALIVE IN ROSWELL ROSWELL LAVENDER FESTIVAL

Join the seventh annual Roswell Lavender Festival, inspired by Barrington Hall’s own lavender queen, Evelyn Simpson. The festival is a celebration of all things lavender and will feature the many varieties, uses and folk remedies associated with this ancient plant.

Free admission. The festival is Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell.

For more information and full list of events, visit roswellgov.com.

Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

What: The Public Works/Environmental Department invites Roswell residents can drop off items such as paint thinner, propane gas cylinders and household cleaners. No latex or oilbased paint will be accepted.

When: Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m.-noon Where: 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com or 770-6413961

RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

What: Join the Alpharetta Public Works Department for a rain barrel workshop.

When: Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-11 am.

Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta Cost: $35 More info: alpharetta.ga.us or 678-2976200

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: Join for outdoor family fun centered around a featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen.

Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting and entertainment.

When: Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3200

PATSY CLINE TRIBUTE

What: Katie Deal will close out the LIVE! In Roswell season with a tribute to country music star Patsy Cline. Join to learn about Deal, Cline and why Cline’s music is loved by many.

When: Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellpresents.com

CHARITY HORSE SHOW

What: Save the Horses is hosting its first charity horse show. Join as a raider, spectator, sponsor or vendor to help benefit Save the Horses Rescue.

Riders and horses of all ages and abilities are welcome.

When: Sunday, June 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: savethehorses.org/horseshow.html

DRAKE HOUSE & DRAKE CLOSET FASHION SHOW

What: The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Network will present the fifth annual SSPC Fashion Show and Networking Fundraiser for The Drake Closet, a boutique benefiting The Drake House. Food and wine bar will be provided.

When: Tuesday, June 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta Cost: Minimum donation is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers More info: thedrakehouse.org

CIRCLE OF SECURITY – PARENTING

What: Learn about the ins and outs of parenting and how to identify what your child needs with registered facilitator EveLyn Wedge. Parents of children of all ages are invited.

When: Wednesday, June 14, 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell More info and registration: evelynwedge@ gmail.com or 678-250-6697

SMALL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM

What: The city of Milton will host their first, free Small Business Symposium. A full list of workshops can be found online.

When: June 15, noon-6:30 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info and registration: cityofmiltonga.us

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free family-friendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free regular trolley service connects the two venues.

When: Thursday, June 15, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street and historic Roswell Square More info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

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

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

CUMMING FARMERS MARKET

What: Come by for a chance to enjoy locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, honey, soaps, flowers, art, woodworking and more.

When: Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30-10:30 a.m., through Sept. 30 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road More info: cummingfarmersmarket.com

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

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

JUNE SINGING OF THE SACRED HARP What: The longest running tradition in Alpharetta, an informal network of people gather to sing from the Sacred Harp and other shape note books.

There will be a lunch at the gardens afterward.

When: Sunday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: atlantasacredharp.org

ATLANTA VOCAL PROJECT

What: Enjoy a night of listening to the Atlanta Vocal Project, a male acappella group, sing.

When: Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $25, $10 for students More info: atlantavocalproject.com

“THE COMICAL ADVENTURES OF OLD MOTHER HUBBARD”

What: Paul Mesner Puppets brings the traditional story of Old Mother Hubbard to life. The story unfolds as a comic poem centered on the love between a dog and his master.

When: June 12-17, times vary.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 individual tickets, $30 summer pass More info: roswellpuppets.com

LUKE BRYAN

What: Luke Bryan announced he will kick-off a brand new “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour” that will swing by Alpharetta. He will perform with Brett Eldredge and Lauren Alaina.

When: June 15-17, doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.

Where: Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $26 More info and tickets: vzwamp.com

“RED HOT & COLE”

What: Celebrate the American songwriter Cole Porter. This two-act revue features 25 songs and traces Cole’s career from Indiana to the world stages of New York, London, Paris and Venice.

When: June 1-18, times vary Where: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.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

LIBRARY EVENTS: SAT PRACTICE TEST

What: Come take a practice SAT test to assess your skills before taking the real exam. Receive a thorough skills review after the test.

When: Friday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: applerouth.com/signup or afpls.org

CRAFTING CLUB

What: Join the Alpharetta Crafting Club for sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking and more. Participants work on their own projects while exchanging ideas.

When: Friday, June 9, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

ECLIPSE SCIENCE

What: Come learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse. This information workshop will teach you about the specific eclipse and how to view it safely.

When: Friday, June 9, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

SUMMER BOOK SALE

What: A wide range of books and media for all ages will be available for sale.

When: Friday, June 9, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

CHESS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS

What: Adults can come learn how to play chess.

When: Saturday, June 10, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

JUNETEENTH

What: View an engaging show about the history behind Juneteenth and why it is part of American history. Registration required.

When: Saturday, June 10, 1-2 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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By the light of a glow worm Here’s a true story: Once upon a time, I decided to hike to a waterfall that’s a few miles off the beaten track. There’s a trail that goes to the waterfall, and STEVE HUDSON though there are Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net some tricky spots on the trail (including one that I had once whimsically named the “Cliff of Certain Death”) the hiking really wasn’t too bad.

At least, it wasn’t too bad as long as there was daylight to see by.

The problem developed when, about 45 minutes before dark, I finally realized that it was probably time (okay, way past time) to turn around and head back. So I did, hiking with all diligent speed (fancy words for as fast as I dared) back toward the car.

You see where this is going. Yes, I had waited too long to head back. The first mile or so of the return trip was fine, but somewhere in there the light started to fade. Afternoon turned to twilight, and twilight turned to sureenough dark, and I was still a mile from where I’d parked the car.

Hiking in the dark is not all it’s cracked up to be. Later, my wife would ask me, “But you had your light, didn’t you?” She was referring to a nice and new and very high-tech headlamp that she’d gotten me as a gift, knowing that I’d eventually do something where I needed it.

“My light?” I replied.

“Yes, the one I gave you for your birthday.”

“Oh, that light,” I said.

“Well, does it work?”

“I guess so,” I said. “But I’m not really sure, because it’s still there on the mantle where I put it when you gave it to me. Back in April…”

That earned me a “good grief” look for sure.

But I digress.

Without a light, it was a real adventure getting out of the woods. In fact, at some points, the only way I could tell where the trail went was by looking for tiny spots of glowing blue-green light marking the way, those courtesy of tiny little creatures usually referred to as “glow worms.”

And that brings us to the subject at hand: a series of “Foxfire” hikes this month at Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area.

“But not really foxfire,” said David Carswell, co-manager of the site.

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True foxfire, he explained, is a bioluminescent fungus that grows on decaying wood. Instead, what you’ll be looking for on an Anna Ruby “Foxfire” hike is a small glow worm. Specifically, it’s “Orfelia fultoni,” which David described as a type of gnat larvae which lives along the edges of the trail from the Anna Ruby visitor center up to the falls.

Rangers have been leading glow worm hikes at Anna Ruby Falls for about 30 years, and they’re as popular now as they were when they started.

It’s easy to understand why, too, for along some sections of trails, particularly from the large damp rock outcrop up to the first footbridge over the creek, there are lots and lots of these softly glowing little creatures just waiting for you to spot them.

During May and June, which seems to be prime glow worm season, rangers at Anna Ruby Falls lead weekly after-dark hikes that give you a perfect chance to look for these fascinating little creatures. Participants gather at the main gate to Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area and then make their way to the visitor center, where David talks for a few minutes about what you’re going to be seeing. Next comes a nighttime hike to the falls. And then, on the return trip from the falls to the visitor center, everyone switches to red lights, so you won’t affect one another’s night vision, and looks for the glow worms on the way back to the visitor center.

“We ask people to have red filters on their flashlights,” David said, explaining that red light does not mess up night vision like white like does.

“We remind folks about that when they register.”

The return trip to the lodge is a leisurely one, with plenty of time to look for the glow worms along the side of the trail.

What if it rains?

“We don’t mind the rain,” David said, explaining the hike will take

place as long as it’s not a downpour that’s too heavy for spotting the glow worms and as long as there’s no lightning or no bad storm warning. The worms don’t seem to mind the rain either.

In fact, David added, “Damp, humid, warm nights seem to be best for spotting the glow worms.”

This month’s remaining “Foxfire” glow worm hikes at Anna Ruby Falls are set for Tuesday, June 6; Thursday, June 15; Thursday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 28. But note that these hikes are very popular and fill up quickly, so it is important to check with the site first to make sure that a spot is available. Call the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center at 706-878-1448 to preregister.

Cost for the hike is $4 for adults and $2 for kids ages 3-10. For reasons of safety, children age 2 or younger are not permitted on these hikes.

Maybe I’ll see you there!

And oh yes– about that earlier hike I tried to make to that other waterfall…

Did I make it back? Well, yes, but a lot later than I’d planned. At some points the light of glow worms was the only light marking the way for me, so I have a special place in my heart for these little creatures and their soft blue glow.

I have one other thing now too: a permanent place in my day pack for that head lamp!

Summer is a great time to learn the art of fly fishing, and Steve Hudson’s book FLYFISHING 101 is just the thing to help you discover this great sport. FLYFISHING 101 is available from local outfitters and on Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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There’s more to a beautiful smile than straight teeth, and today’s orthodontists are uniquely qualified to help you achieve the smile that you’ve always wanted. To an orthodontist, your teeth and jaws are like a three-dimensional puzzle. Often, multiple treatment options can achieve the same desired result. So, whether it is you or your child considering treatment, orthodontists are uniquely equipped to diagnose and treat the problem. As specialists, orthodontists limit their practices to their area of expertise. As a result, you can expect to get the best care available because that’s all we do!

Invisalign continues to be an excellent solution for less challenging orthodontic conditions. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that move the teeth. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and moves the teeth a quarter of a millimeter. The number of aligners needed is dictated by how crowded or spaced out your teeth are at the beginning of treatment. Most treatments completed with aligner therapy involve less movement and shorter treatment times ranging between 6 and 12 months. However, Invisalign can be used in more difficult situations utilizing elastics to improve the bite and has also been used for more serious problems that require extractions or even reconstructive jaw surgery.

Clear or ceramic tooth colored braces and wires have made orthodontic treatment more discreet and aesthetically pleasing while new super elastic memory wires have made treatment more efficient and comfortable.

Heat activated super elastic memory

wires are very flexible at room temperature and can be placed into the braces on extremely crooked teeth. Then, as the wire warms in the mouth, the wire exerts a light continuous force on the teeth causing them to move a little every day. Surprisingly, the lighter forces move the teeth faster but with considerably less discomfort. Bulky braces and heavy forces are a thing of the past.

Another recent innovation involves customized orthodontic appliances that are computer generated to work with each patient’s unique situation. This all-inclusive orthodontic solution includes customized brackets, wires, and placement trays. A computerized scan of the patient’s mouth is initially taken to diagnose and create a treatment plan. Customized appliances improve the efficiency of the treatment and minimize the time required to detail the bite and complete the treatment. Because of these innovations most patients finish treatment in significantly less time.

Another innovation that cuts treatment time is Acceledent which can be used with any orthodontic treatment modality. Acceledent is an intraoral device that generates gentle micropulses to accelerate bone remodeling.

With just 20 minutes per day, the tiny vibrations caused by Acceledent can expedite tooth movement, and therefore treatment time, by up to 50% according to one clinical study.

There are many different treatment options for today’s patients! Orthodontists are using everything from clear aligners to clear, metal or lingual braces in order to produce exceptional results. So visit your board certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics… also known as your local orthodontist and love your smile!

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The Memory Center Atlanta in Johns Creek is setting the new standard in memory care For people struggling with the daily difficulties of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, The Memory Center Atlanta focuses on the quality of care within an interactive community designed around the individual. The state of the art design is optimized to enhance the quality of life. Our interactive Town Center features a library filled with books and art, a vintage tavern, general store offering memorable goodies, Tech tower and a theater designed for movies and entertainment. At the Bistro, ice cream socials happen every day.

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Dr. Gary Figiel the Medical Director will oversee our residents care along with the RN who is the Director of Nursing. Dr. Figiel has spent over twenty years treating geriatric patients. He is specially trained in the early diagnosis

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Christine practiced real estate for several years and in 2010 found her passion working with seniors. She sees the challenges of seniors and wants to make every day the best possible day for them.

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geriatric care experience oversees the direct care staff along with the LPNs who are the charge nurses. Staffing is the highest in the industry with a 4 to 1 staff ratio trained in dementia care.

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Lambert sweeps Director’s Cup as best program in 7A Athletic program wins third straight overall title

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For the third straight year, Lambert has won the Georgia Director’s Cup, a ranking of the top athletic programs in the state based on the program’s team performances throughout the year.

Behind five state championships and multiple state runner-up finishes, Lambert compiled 1,348 points from its boys and girls teams, taking the overall title by a 184-point margin over Mill Creek.

The Longhorn boys won state championships in tennis and cross country and finished as runner-up in golf and lacrosse. The swim and dive team captured 85 of a possible 100 points with a third place finish at the state meet.

Playoff runs in basketball, soccer, football and baseball also contributed to the boys program’s 642 points, 51 points ahead of second-place Mill Creek.

The girls team beat out Walton by 46 points to capture the girls Director’s Cup. The Lady Longhorns won state

Behind five state championships and multiple state runner-up finishes, Lambert compiled 1,348 points from its boys and girls teams, taking the overall title by a 184-point margin over Mill Creek. championships in girls soccer, cheerleading and golf while placing second in swim and dive.

The girls programs also had large contributions from gymnastics, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, softball, tennis and cross country.

South Forsyth finished just 1.5

Forsyth Director’s Cup placings Lambert: Boys 1st, Girls 1st, Overall 1st South Forsyth: Boys 13th, Girls, 3rd, Overall 6th West Forsyth: Boys 15th, Girls 7th, Overall 10th North Forsyth: Boys 34th, Girls 32nd, Overall 30th Forsyth Central: Boys 46th, Girls 37th, Overall 42nd points outside of a top-five overall finish with a third-place finish by its girls program. South’s girls captured the state championship in cross country, finished as state runner-up in cheerleading and made final four appearances in soccer and volleyball.

West Forsyth placed 10th overall with its state title in gymnastics, just 1.5 points behind ninth-place Milton.

North Forsyth placed 34th overall after earning points in seven events, 16 fewer events than Lambert.

In its first year in Class AAAAAAA, Forsyth Central finished 42nd overall.

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DEATH NOTICES Edward James Barnett, Jr., of Cumming, passed away May 26, 2017. Arrangements

by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Aubrey Dean Benson, 75, of Alpharetta, passed away May 23, 2017. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Marguerite Dailey, of Alpharetta, passed away May 26, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Billy Dinsmore, of Alpharetta, passed away May 29, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Samuel Evans, of Roswell, passed away May 31, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Mary Ann McMurtray, 89, of Roswell, passed away May 19, 2017. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home.

Helen Eves, 82, of Cumming, passed away May 18, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Patricia Howard, of Alpharetta, passed away May 24, 2017.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Philip Lawrence Meyers, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away May 28, 2017.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Thomas Loren Morgan, 74, of Cumming, passed away May 29, 2017. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Shea Leslie Rogers, 43, of Alpharetta, passed away May 16, 2017. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home.

Diane L. Klengson, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away May 20, 2017. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home.

Jay Schwartz, 47, of Alpharetta, passed away May 22, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Mitchell Seremak, of Roswell, passed away May 30, 2017. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Dawn Smith, 50, of Alpharetta, passed away May 19, 2017. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.

Johnny Charles Tinsley, 77, of Cumming, passed away May 29, 2017.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

Valentina N. Trotsiouk, 58, of Cumming, passed away May 26, 2017. Arrangements

by Ingram Funeral Home.

Yevgeniva Zlatopolsky, 86, of Roswell, passed away May 17, 2017. Arrangements

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