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Milton to get artsy City seeks public input ►►PAGE 6

Fulton Supt. talks education

Speaker at recent GNFCC event ►►PAGE 7

TSPLOST in final stages

Cities finalizing, public vote in November ►►PAGE 10

4th annual Southern Cigar Festival lights up Windward

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Family opens franchise in Alpharetta ►►PAGE 18

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Everyone is invited to take advantage of a free child safety seat checkup Thursday, June 16, 3-6 p.m. The event, presented by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and North Fulton Safe Kids, will be held at Alpharetta Fire Station 81, located on 2970 Webb Bridge Road. No

appointment is necessary. Parents are encouraged to bring their infants or children along with the car seat intended to be used. National statistics indicate that four out of five child safety seats are misused every day in the United States. Alpharetta police officers and firefight-

ers who are state certified child safety technicians will be on hand to install, evaluate, adjust and demonstrate the proper methods of using a child restraint seat. Those attending this child safety seat event will also be provided with other useful information to help ensure the safety of their children.

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400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Nathan L. Bowers, 52, of Somerset Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested May 28 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Carlos Reynel-Guerrero, 22, of Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, was arrested May 28 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and driving in the emergency lane. ►► Timothy Matthew Facemyer, 32, of Atlanta, was arrested May 26 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding and failure to allow an emergency vehicle to pass. ►► Edward Bernard Smith II, 27, of Atlanta, was arrested May 26 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, possession of marijuana and failure to change address on driver’s license. ►► Raphael Bonilla-Ramos, 31, of Columbus, Ga. was arrested May 24 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI and no license. ►► Marnette Armbruse Lewis, 33, of Elmshorn Way, Alpharetta, was arrested May 23 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended license.

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DUI arrests ►► Michael Harrison Mulling, 25,

of Six Branches Drive, Roswell, was arrested May 13 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. ►► Margaret Mary Chick, 50, of Westwood Way, Alpharetta, was arrested May 15 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI, suspended license and speeding. ►► Casey Alan Altrichter, 25, of Atlanta, was arrested May 20 on Atlanta Street in Roswell for DUI, suspended license and failure to obey traffic control devices. ►► Dangelo Montez Perry, 28, of Executive Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested May 29 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Kelly Reece Bennett, 47, of Crowchild Drive, Cumming, was arrested May 28 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI, child endangerment, speeding, reckless driving, failure to change address on driver’s license and operating a vehicle without a revalidation decal. ►► Barrett Harrington Wolfe, 27, of Atlanta, was arrested May 28 on Ga.

DRUG arrests

►► Margaret Jean Auman, 29, of

Marietta, was arrested May 15 on Marietta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana and tag light violation.

Marietta, was arrested May 28 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug related items and defective equipment.

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Alleged embezzler arrested 2 years later ALPHARETTA, Ga. — James Willard Smith, 31, was arrested May 26 for alleged embezzlement from a business he had worked at in 2014. The business owner first reported the theft Sept. 23, 2014, when she realized $1,000 had been debited from her business to an unknown bank account. She confronted Smith, who she had taken on in a temporary position a few months prior. Smith said he did not know how the credit card machine worked and accidentally credited his gift card July 7 with the amount instead of properly charging a customer for dentistry work. The owner told Smith to return the money, but he never did. His account was closed when she attempted to contact her bank about

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Planning Commission gives green space criteria By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton voters could see a parks-greenspace bond on the ballot in November. First brought up in February, the Milton City Council decided it wanted to explore the possibility of using a bond to fund preservation of greenspace in the city. As part of that process, the council asked the Planning Commission to come up with a list of criteria to identify which types of land in the city should be targeted to preserve green space for citizen use. In March, City Attorney Ken Jarrard said the council wanted a bond of no less than $25 million to improve and/or preserve park and green space properties. The bond would need voter authorization, possibly as soon as the November general election. The criteria were discussed in depth June 6 by the City Council and will be discussed further at the June 20 council meeting. Conservation Project Manager Kathleen Johnson reported to the council on what the Planning Commission did and how to proceed. To incorporate public sentiment into a green space plan, city staff solicited input in a variety of ways, including Planning Commission meetings and work sessions, a green space survey and by staff attending community events to gather input. That data was compiled and then broken down by the Planning Commission into criteria categories. In addition, Johnson said the group also laid out factors to be considered in land acquisitions, including: • Land shall be acquired from willing landowners and no bond

funds shall be used to for acquisitions through eminent domain.   • The preservation of trees should be strongly considered in each land acquisition. Clear-cutting of trees should be prohibited unless required to meet the needs of the project.   • Acquisition of land that is contiguous to existing protected green space parcels is encouraged.   • Land acquired shall be mainly buildable land, unless the non-buildable portion of a tract is smaller or if the land is for trails.   • Land parcels that meet two of the three criteria categories may receive priority in land acquisition decisions. “After hearing public input from a variety of sources and discussing this input, the Planning Commission decided on a list of criteria to identify types of land areas within the city that should be acquired in order to preserve green space,” Johnson said. The three categories are: greenspace/open space; rural views/rural character; and trails and parks. For greenspace/open space, Johnson said the group wanted to “preserve general areas of green or open space including pastures, horse farms, wooded areas, larger tracts of undeveloped land and open space between new or existing subdivisions.” This category also includes: • Protecting natural resources from development, especially wooded areas with special concentration on preserving as many trees as possible.   • Protecting wildlife habitat by preserving areas in their natural state that are home to wildlife, including identifying and preserving wildlife corridors.   • Protecting water and watersheds from development including rivers, ponds, lakes, creeks, streams, stream buffer areas and watersheds.

Also at the meeting: • Council conducted a public hearing and first vote to amend the city charter to clarify the income limitations applicable in the homestead tax exemptions available to residents 65 and older and disabled persons with moderate to low incomes. • Council approved Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) project list. • Council members approved consideration of multiple subdivision plats. • *Councilman Burt Hewitt was absent

Rural views/rural character include: • Protecting or conserving the rural views along roadways.   • Protecting or conserving the rural feel, look, setting and character of Milton.   • Protecting historic resources.   • Protecting agricultural uses of land including farms, horse farms, etc.   Trails and parks include: • Establishing new trails and connecting existing trails based on the Milton Trail Plan.   • Trails for walking, biking and horseback riding, either through separate or combined use  trails depending on location, need and the Trail Plan.   • Trails that connect parks, schools and commercial centers, including connections to  greenways.   • Parks – includes passive, and/or mostly unimproved or “natural state” parkland with the possibility of creating trails and minimal improvements to provide public access. These types of parks could include pocket parks or larger tract parks.

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In addition, all stakeholders were invited to give input, regardless of where they lived, she said, as people who live here, work here, visit, or drive through, all will be impacted by the public art initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an incredibly positive meeting and we are very pleased with the response,â&#x20AC;? LaDart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first step in a process to develop the meaning of public art in Milton. The group (on June 2) has a myriad of passions that they would like to see represented in our initiative including continuing to foster our writer and playwriting community as the Literary Festival continues to grow, art installations, revolving showcases, performance art, using vacant retail space as short-term galleries, and how to make common structures like playgrounds and park benches functional art.â&#x20AC;? As the process moves forward, the city will begin to work on the formal structure of the committee/ commission/board and continue to reach out the community for their vision of public art in Milton as a plan for the future is created, she said. Once formal leadership is es-

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Rose addresses business leaders at chamber event New Fulton Schools’ chief urges business support By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — On the day before officially taking the helm as the new superintendent for the Fulton County School System, Jeff Rose was already making key connections in the community that may serve him well in his tenure. Pointing out he’d only been a Georgia resident for “15 hours,” Rose’s first order of duty on May 31 was as the featured speaker at the Eggs and Enterprise breakfast for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. There, he laid out a plan that emphasized the need for the school system to work closely with the business community to prepare students for life beyond high school. “Education has shifted beyond the walls of the classroom,” said Rose. “The

importance of community engagement leads to open doors [for students].” He said the relationship between schools and the community goes beyond the financial support role that is traditionROSE ally in place. While that will always be important, the community can also play a significant role in exposing students to the business climate that awaits them after graduation. “We are preparing students for their future, not our past,” said Rose, adding that the world is changing much quicker than even the best schools can adapt to. He noted in the 1940s and ‘50s, students graduated high school with about 90 percent of the content they needed to be successful in college and careers. “Today, they are getting about 5 percent by 12th grade,” Rose said. “It’s

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I am Alpaca, hiking my own hike So, I left for my Appalachian Trail Hike three months ago – March 6. I am currently in Virginia about 740 miles from my starting point at Springer Mountain, Ga. That is a lot of RAY APPEN walking for somePublisher, AT Hiker ray@appenmediagroup.com one who basically doesn’t care for hiking – or camping for that matter. At least half – probably more – of those miles were uphill (a couple thousand feet of elevation gained at a time - often). That’s carrying between 40 and 50 pounds on my back – tent, clothes, sleeping bag, food, water and more. Most rational people out here carry less than 30 pounds. I’m working on that. It is not as easy as one would imagine – dropping the weight of your pack. It has a lot to do with this hardwired mentality most of us have for redundancy and the “what-if’s” installed into almost all of us from birth by our mothers. “What if there is an avalanche and your shoe lace is caught on a tree limb and the only way to free yourself is if you had your reading glasses on, a knife and a pair of tweezers …” you get the point. In reality it is very hard to forget these practical backups even when we know intellectually that most of them are absurd. I am hiking by myself most of the time primarily because I am one of the slowest hikers on the Trail. (Note: See earlier reference to pack weight.) Just me, and a 2-foot-wide “path” identified by white blazes painted on trees about every couple hundred yards – most of the time – along with a lot of trees, mountains and valleys. And there is either utter silence or howling wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour. The Trail starts at Springer Mountain in Georgia and is 2,200 miles long running through 14 states – Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. It ends at Mount Katahdin, Maine. They say to “hike your own hike” in most of the Trail literature. Let me translate that for you. That really means that it is almost impossible to find two people who walk at the same pace, stop at the same

Here I am on Tinker Cliffs in Virgina during my hike. stopping places and take pictures of the same things. “Hike your own hike” means you are on your own most of the time so don’t count on walking with a partner even if you want to. My trail name initially was “Three Weeks” – in reference to the approximate amount of time between my making the decision to do this hike and starting it – or (this is the more popular one) the amount of projected time I would last on this adventure. So I passed three weeks and someone gave me a more fun name that I decided to keep – “Alpaca.” The inspiration for that name came from a group of thru-hikers making fun of me and my pack load. So what is it like out there and tell me again why you are doing this, Ray? I don’t have a great answer for the latter part of the question but for the first part I would answer as follows: Deciding to walk the Appalachian Trail (all 2,200 miles Georgia to Maine) is not dissimilar to volunteering for solitary confinement with the following three exceptions: • That it is not confined; • That you must carry and provide for your own meals and living necessities instead of having them provided to you;

Read Ray’s first column ‘All the light we cannot see’ on NorthFulton.com: http://bit.ly/25zF7fU • That each day you must walk up a set of stairs of varying length but all much longer than multiple football fields and then back down, while carrying a heavy weight on your back. That is what it is like. It is a lot of very hard work and seldom are there any of these romantic “wander the country to be free” instances, although occasionally they do occur. The “why” is where it starts getting interesting to me and I am still working on understanding it. It has everything to do with meeting people and learning stuff you don’t know. It includes some effort to step outside of one’s comfort zone. It has something to do with immersing oneself into an environment that is more free from all the noise and distractions that we all face day in and day out. That includes electronics, the media, politics, stop lights and people

honking at you, the artificial light and noise. It has everything to do with absent all this static being better able to process your own life experiences, your own filters and biases, and your own self. That is walking the AT. I don’t think it necessarily “adds” anything to your life. You don’t understand the universe when you finish. You don’t have life-changing epiphanies generally speaking. Walking the Trail does not make problems back home go away or solve them. They are still there when you get back. But what I believe it does is give you a fighting chance to have a better idea of who you are and why you do and behave how you do because your time on the AT gives you a window to process your life experiences in a way that we seldom can. Virginia Woolf once said, “A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” While her idea has application on a number of different levels, one of them has to do with having the environment within which one is able to understand, learn, and be creative. It is free from distraction and circumstance. Hiking the AT is not too dissimilar to Woolf’s “room of her own.”

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TSPLOST Road projects move to final stages Public will vote on TSPLOST in November By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- North Fulton County cities are in the final stages of finalizing their preliminary lists of transportation projects they’d like to have funded through a proposed sales tax that could go before voters this fall. Most of the lists, which were drawn up from existing local wish lists for cities, remained pretty much the same as when they were first presented a month ago, despite invitations for public comment. If approved by voters, the 0.75 percent sales tax would raise an estimated $500-$600 million in transportation dollars the county’s 14 cities – excluding Atlanta. The revenue will be split for road projects over the five-year term of the tax. Special legislation allowed Atlanta to consider its own transportation sales tax, which would likely include some allocation for MARTA. The project lists from the 14 cities

now go for review by Fulton County which will collate the information and draw up a proposed final list by June 15 for each of the cities to approve. The cities have until June 30 to agree on the final list. Then, a combination of cities representing at least 60 percent of the county’s population outside of Atlanta, must approve placing the sales tax question on the November ballot. City councils either passed or are putting the final tweaks to their projects lists this week. There are, however, some questions about costs and the amounts each city would be obligated to chip in on joint projects. Alpharetta, for example, has raised questions about paying an equal share of the costs with Johns Creek for widening McGinnis Ferry Road. That project is estimated to cost $36 million. Under the proposed list, Alpharetta and Johns Creek would pay $5.5 million each, with Forsyth County and Georgia DOT paying the balance. Alpharetta officials have said their city’s share should be less because little of the actual roadwork will occur in Alpharetta. At the same time, they acknowl-

North Fulton Projects in tier lists Each city’s TSPLOST list is divided into three tiers of projects. Tier I projects are those that carry the highest priority and could be funded if only 85 percent of the expected sales tax revenues are collected. Tier II projects would be funded by the remaining 20 percent, and Tier III projects could be funded if collections exceed expectations. Here is a current rundown of Tier I projects for area cities. Some may change by the end of this week, and the cost figures and projects themselves may be changed before a final list is passed at the end of June: Alpharetta - Tier 1 Projects: $53.1 million • Haynes Bridge Road widening: $5 million (Johns Creek: $5 million) • McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Union Hill Road to Sargent Road: $5.5 million (Johns Creek: $5.5 million; Forsyth County & GDOT: $25 million) • Windward Parkway widening: $15.5 million (Milton: $500,000) • Academy St/ Webb Bridge Road: Bike/ pedestrian/ operational improvements: $13 million • Old Milton Parkway Widening: $6 million • Morris Road operational improvements: $2.7 million • Bethany Road at Mayfield Road intersection: $1.28 million • Bethany Road at Mid-Broadwell Road intersection: $1.28 million • Kimball Bridge Road: Bike/ pedestrian/ operational improvements: $6 million Chart continued on page 32 edged exact cost estimates aren’t available for each project, so their share on that project could be negotiated.

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Local schools rank low in ‘culture’

and attendance. This is the second year the ratings have been released and are used as information only for schools and parents. “A sustainable, positive school climate fosters youth development and student learning, which are essential elements for academic success,” said Matt Cardoza, spokesman for the GDOE. But before parents hit the panic button over perceived safety or culture issues at their child’s schools, Fulton School officials said parents should consider the data, along with their own perceptions of the school. The 2016 ratings are based on data collected as far back as 2014, and the relevance of old data poses challenges. “Whenever you have lagging data it is sometimes hard to make changes or adjust [procedures],” noted Tim Duncan, director of accountability for the FCSS. “A lot of the data is old, well before the score comes out.” He urged parents to assess the climate of their child’s school based on their own information. “First and foremost, the school’s climate is how you feel when you walk into the school,” said Duncan. “Is it clean and orderly? Is it welcoming?

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — For the second year in a row, the School Climate Ratings from the Georgia Department of Education has heads shaking over the findings which place some of the best schools in North Fulton among the lowest ranked schools for the “culture” of the school. Ranked on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with “5” being a school with an excellent school climate, only four schools in the Fulton County School System received a 5-star rating. All four were middle schools in North Fulton. That is a drop from last year, when seven Fulton County schools earned five stars. In comparison, 35 schools, including eight in North Fulton, earned only one or two stars, indicating a climate below satisfactory. According to GDOE officials, school climate refers to the “quality and character of school life” based on a number of factors including discipline, safety and security, parent/student surveys,

In comparison, 35 schools, including eight in North Fulton, earned only one or two stars, indicating a climate below satisfactory. Does your children feel supported there and is there communication between the school and the parent?” In developing the ratings, GDOE uses a 22-page calculation guide that factors in the surveys, discipline and attendance issues. For the surveys, students take the Georgia Student Health Survey, and parents are sent surveys from the school. The state requires 75 percent of students and a minimum of 15 parents to fill out the surveys. When questioned why some schools with just a handful of discipline issues and high academic achievement were often rated lower than schools with hundreds of discipline issues and low performance, the answer was nebulous. “A sustainable, positive school climate supports people feeling socially, emotionally and physically safe. In

a positive school climate, people are engaged and respected,” said Cardoza. “ If a child does not feel safe, secure, connected and engaged then learning is less likely to take place.” The disconnect between climate ratings and high performance were in play at a number of schools in North Fulton, primarily at the elementary level. Among the top performing schools in North Fulton earning two stars (below satisfactory), were Summit Hill, Mountain Park and Alpharetta elementary schools; all of which also earned an 80-plus score on the state’s accountability measure, the CCRPI. Among middle schools, only Northwestern earned below a 4-star, with a rating of three stars. Last year, the school earned a 5-star climate rating. Moving forward, Duncan said Fulton Schools will look closely at the data and determine if any actions need to be taken to improve the climate ratings. “I think we’ve got to unpack the data since there are lots of measures, and it is generally complicated for people to understand,” Duncan noted. “I’m interested in parents having quick, easy access to the information and to do something with it to make an impact [in schools].”

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State puts hold on new addiction treatment centers Legislature sends mixed signal as drug-related deaths continue to climb By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK. Ga. – Georgia has a heroin addiction epidemic and North Fulton is in the middle of it. So what does it mean when the state initiates a moratorium on the licensing of new private treatment centers for one year? On the one hand, it seems wronghanded to stop licensing addiction clinics when the rate of heroin addiction is rising quickly. The Legislature’s bill, signed by Gov. Nathan Deal, puts a one-year moratorium on accepting licensing applications to open a new opioid treatment center. The suspension is through June 30, 2017. Meanwhile, the Legislature is convening a study committee to look at licensure requirements for such clinics and other related issues. The moratorium does not apply to applications currently under review. While it may seem like the General Assembly wants to inventory the lifeboats after the state has hit an iceberg, it may not be as contrary as it first

sounds. These treatment centers are springing up around Georgia. There are 67 currently licensed clinics that dispense methadone and Suboxone, two approved drugs used to treat heroin addicts. The problem of course is that these are both addictive opioids themselves. So it is like treating a rattlesnake bite with anti-venom, which is itself snake venom. The danger is that in dispensing these drugs which do inhibit the worst effects of heroin and OxyContin addiction, they are themselves highly addictive opioids. Legislators want a year to study how best to regulate the state’s addiction clinics lest Georgia find itself in the same “pill mill” situation. That was where “pain clinics” shoveled out prescriptions for OxyContin, Percocet, hydrocodone and similar opioids by the bushel all over the state. That is well and good, but the General Assembly should be prepared to beef up the agency that now regulates the states’ clinics. It has an anemic

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Remco Brommet is executive director of The Hub Family Resource Center, the North Fulton clearing house for social services including substance abuse. He says the General Assembly’s moratorium on licensing new drug addiction clinics is prudent – but only as a prelude to stepping up treatment statewide. staff of three to monitor those 67 existing clinics. One Johns Creek addiction clinic,

DecisionPoint does not use opioid treatment at all. Mike Reis is the CEO and owner of DecisionPoint and he shrinks from fighting the fire of heroin and pain-killer addiction with the gasoline of Suboxone and methadone. “We’re the only abstinence-based clinic in North Fulton. If (a clinic) treats addiction with opioids, it must use medically managed procedures,” Reis said. “Pills are not the silver bullet to cure addiction. It’s how most of us got started to begin with.” Reis, who is himself a recovering addict, said 75 percent of all heroin addicts began their addiction using pain medication such as OxyContin or its clones. “The state wants to get a handle on how opioid clinics are run before they are licensed,” Reis said. “Methadone and Suboxone are highly addictive and the withdrawal is worse than heroin.” Clinics that do not medically manage their patients have ruined thousands of lives. Yet thousands of people are alive today because of well-run programs using methadone and Suboxone. “So it is important that those who do use opioids to treat addiction do so properly,” he said.

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Coke likes to play ‘fast pitch’ with tech start-ups Can be shortcut to finding new technologies By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The fast pitch in tech jargon has nothing to do with baseball. Rather it is a 5-minute interview for start-ups to pitch their company to an angel that could be the fledgling’s big break. And when the angel goes by the name Coca Cola, you know you’re playing in the big leagues. But what’s in it for Coke and other angels playing in the fast-pitch league? Executives sitting down to talk were: • Coca Cola Global Commercialization Manager Tom North, • Industry & Investor Catalyst Betsy Plattenburg of Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia Tech’s startup technology incubator • Sarah Tourville representing the Greater Alpharetta Technology Network and the 900 technology companies around North Fulton. Coca-Cola and the Advanced Technology Center have partnered three times now with the Greater Alpharetta Technology Network for fast-pitch sessions to tap into the rich ideas percolating among the 900-plus technology companies in greater Alpharetta. “We are fortunate enough to have a premier sponsor like Coca Cola to come here in Alpharetta for our fast-pitch programs and to get exposure for some of the new technologies borne out the Alpharetta area,” said GATN’s Tourville. Coke, ATDC and GATN recently

collaborated on their third fast-pitch exercise much to everyone’s satisfaction. “The quality of the pitches was extremely good,” said Tourville. The third fast pitch conducted last month at Gwinnett Tech’s AlNORTH pharetta campus had six companies who got 5 minutes to pitch what their technology can do and what its innovative applications can do for an existing market or in an entirely new field. Coca Cola’s North said his company is inPLATTENBURG terested in participating in these technology pitches for one very good reason. “It’s all about innovation. Even though we have 2 billion servings a day, if we don’t innovate we’re going to get complacent and we’re going to lose our place as the industry TOURVILLE leader. It’s that plain and simple,” North said. “So Coca-Cola is always scouting for new technology – whether it’s hardware-based, software-based, it doesn’t matter. It can be a process, a financial model or delivery mechanism. It doesn’t matter. We’re interested. “If it is semi-relevant and we think it might have legs, then we’re interested.” In this instance, Coke liked the idea

A fast-pitch session gets a high-tech power point rollout. from a Kroger internal account team that had an idea about how they could increase their customer value based around a loyalty program. ATDC’s Plattenburg is always scouring the state for tech companies with the next great idea and the platform to make it happen. “We are a statewide organization so we are always on the lookout for interesting technology startups. This was a great event for us because it uncovered some startups that we were not familiar T:\ADS_2015\NFAYP with as well,” Plattenburg said.

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New construction bolsters declining inventory Adding new product lines We all know that the more successful one becomes, the more in demand they are, and the harder they are to reach. Well, that’s North Fulton and Forsyth counties right now. GEOFF SMITH Metro Atlanta, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com because of its strong economy and job growth, saw more than 90,000 people move here in 2015. Housing inventory was already tight last year and according to a Metrostudy report, there were fewer than 20,000 new construction starts last year. The concepts here are pretty simple. When you have more people moving here than you have houses and apartments added to the market, inventory is going to decline. And decline it did. According to data from Zillow, every ZIP code except two in North Fulton and Forsyth counties saw inventories decline from the same time last year. Those two were ZIP codes 30028 and 30040 in Forsyth County. Both have a high number of active new construction listings right now with 207 in 30040 and 95 in 30028. The Milton ZIP code of 30004 actually has 136 new construction listings right now, making it the ZIP code with the second-most, new construction listings. But it still saw a decline in inventory from last year by about 7percent. The ZIP code had just over 500 total listings, so the 136 new construction listings in Milton are a significant chunk. The largest decrease in housing inventory was in Roswell’s 30076 and 30075 and Alpharetta’s 30009 ZIP codes. Inventory declined the most in Roswell’s 30076 ZIP code where available inventory fell by more than 30 percent from April of last year. It makes sense that new construc-

tion is happening more in Forsyth because there is more developable land, and several large subdivisions are under construction. In Roswell, on the other hand, one would be hardpressed to put a property sale together with enough land to handle a large, new subdivision. In that way, Roswell’s housing market has matured. To get significant new inventory, developers are wanting to increase the densities of their developments to either pack more units on smaller chunks of undeveloped land, or redevelop existing built-out lots. And to redevelop those lots can sometimes require more initial capital investment which those developers like to make up for by packing more units per acre. The Alpharetta ZIP code of 30009 actually had the lowest number of houses listed on the market with 67. This area is west of GA 400 from Mansell up north past Old Milton Parkway. There are 21 new construction listings there right now. Frank Norton Jr., president of the Norton Agency, gave a speech a couple years ago titled “What Will You Do When Inventory Gets To ZERO?” He may have been exaggerating a bit – but since his speech, inventories have declined, and they don’t look like they are going up anytime too soon. So, you, the average reader, are probably wondering that, aside from something to bring up at your next neighborhood party, what exactly does this have to do with you? Well, I’ll tell you: Tight inventories are driving home values up. It wasn’t much surprise that according to Zillow, home values increased the most in those ZIP codes that saw the greatest decrease in housing inventory from last year. Alpharetta’s 30009 ZIP code saw a 7.61 percent increase in home values from the same time last year. And Roswell’s 30076 and 30075 ZIP codes saw a 7.35 percent and 6.32 percent

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Values are being pushed up because buyers are competing against each other for houses and smart listing agents are listing their clients’ homes at the max amount they can appraise for. increase. (Milton’s 30004 ZIP code actually saw the largest jump in value with an almost 10 percent increase). Values are being pushed up because buyers are competing against each other for houses, and smart listing agents are listing their clients’ homes at the max amount they can appraise for. I can tell you that it pays to have an expert buyer’s agent on your side. In this competitive environment, it seems to be that the more experienced and aggressive agents are putting forth the offers that are getting the deals. When you are one of many vying for the attention of a seller today, you have to put together an offer that appeals to more than just the price, because everyone seems to be offering list-price these days. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse to open in Alpharetta Preschool franchise first of its kind in Georgia By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A passion was ignited when Emily and D.J. Fuchs first sent their son, Bradley, to Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool two years ago while living in Missouri. “We experienced first-hand the challenges that go into finding a perfect preschool for your Emily and D.J. Fuchs refamily when we were in cently broke ground on their search of childcare for Alpharetta location. our son,” Emily said. “There was no doubt in our mind, after touring many of the local options, that Little Sunshine’s Playhouse was our perfect fit.” The couple developed a close relationship with the facility director in St. Louis. Then later they met the company founder Rochette Dahler and were given the opportunity to open a new location in Alpharetta at 12385 Morris Road. They are hoping to open by fall, depending on construction. “As parents of a kiddo in the program, we knew the school was special,” D.J. said. “But it wasn’t until we had the opportunity to sit down with Rochette that we realized how inspirational this life decision would be. I know it sounds cliche, but from the top down each and every person in the organization is treated like a member of an extended family.” The entire process was transparent, D.J. said, and the couple was given the opportunity to meet with other families similar to them that had made the decision to spread the LSP philosophy in other U.S. markets.

Coke: Continued from Page 16 has about 1,000 startups in its ecosystem, but there are clearly far more than that in the state of Georgia. “So it is really interesting to do a program like fast pitch with GATN and with Coke where we can focus on consumer engagement because we discovered companies that we were not aware of. We may be able to help and make additional connections for them,” she said. Tourville said it gives these startups a tremendous boost as well to get in front of companies like Coke and to get their feedback. “For them to have that conversation,

The classrooms will be centered around the unique curriculum. Little Sunshine’s Playhouse’s motto is “A child’s work is play.” It did not take the pair long to realize that “this was going to be a perfect match.” That was a little over a year ago, and since that time they have gone through a comprehensive search, focusing their efforts on finding a city that shared the same passion and optimism as Little Sunshine. Emily said they know they found it in “Awesome Alpharetta.” But Emily also said the family wanted to choose a location where they could ultimately move to. After visiting Atlanta, the couple knew this was the place for them. “The charm and pride that the region displays are contagious,” D.J. said. “We’ve always been attracted to that. There were a couple other large metro areas we were evaluating, but after spending time in Atlanta, we were sold. The city has so much to offer and is really the capital of the South.” The residential population of Alpharetta was a plus, as well as the “high concentration of families who were in need of our services.” The large number of businesses also played a huge part in deciding to pick this city. Having experienced Little Sunshine from the parent’s perspective, Emily said her family’s business outlook is unique. The reasons the Fuchs ultimately

and then to speak to them informally afterwards, it’s a reach they never thought they would achieve,” Tourville said. She described those after-pitch conversations as “rich and dynamic.” Then the follow-up networking is important as well. For Plattenburg, the fast-pitch program fits right in her wheelhouse. She runs a match-making program for ATDC called Industry Connect which tries to match up industry startups with large brands like Coke. “It is hard to explain the value of the opportunity to have those conversations with a brand company like that,” she said. “There’s an awful lot of customer discovery and learning that goes on in conversations like that.

chose Little Sunshine for their son were many, but include the school’s proprietary curriculum, called Creatively Shine. It is a Reggio Emilia-influenced curriculum that focuses on the whole child concept of developing cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Little Sunshine also has distinctive services that set the facility apart, including: • “Kiddie Cams” • “LuvNotes” • Red Carpet Service • Menu planning • Enrichment activities, including: dance, soccer, Yoga, sign and foreign language All of these are included in the tuition, D.J. said. “Another differentiator for our family was the environment,” Emily said. “From the design of the facility to the teachers, with whom we developed extremely close relationships, the environment really felt like Bradley was going to his ‘home away from home’ every day.” Now the Fuchs are hoping to ensure other families in Alpharetta have a similar experience. “We couldn’t think of a more rewarding way to dedicate our lives than having a positive impact on the children that attend our school and the families we hope to touch,” D.J. said. For information on Little Sunshine Playhouse, visit littlesunshine.com or call 770-545-6160.

“To gain access to Coke representatives is a phenomenal opportunity. To tell your story and have the full focus be on you for even 5 minutes means a lot because the spotlight is totally on you,” she said. Plattenburg said both companies will tell you these meetings are valuable for many different reasons. North said it’s a two-way street. A company like Coca-Cola is getting access also. “We also don’t have access to startup companies. So we struggle in that capacity,” he said. “So this is a great opportunity to connect with them directly and find out what kind of capabilities they have. Is this something that is applicable to what we do or is it something tweakable?”

With the help of GATN and other member organizations, Atlanta is gaining a reputation for facilitating these kinds of booster meetings between startups and big brand companies, Plattenburg said. “Atlanta is becoming known as a place with its Fortune 500 companies and with regional headquarters as well as place where startups can come and connect with customers very early in their existence,” she said. Gwinnett Tech also lends itself as a good venue, situated in the OTP mecca for technology companies. It dovetails with Gwinnett Tech’s new entrepreneurial track. They all agreed this is a symbiotic relationship for all parties and should continue.

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From left are Davidoff Cigars’ Steve Dickinson, Cutters owner Russ Sutton and Johan Zwaan also of Davidoff’s, enjoying the Southern Cigar Festival at Cutters.

4th annual Southern Cigar Festival lights up Windward Cutters Cigar Emporium offers aficionados chance to sample, socialize and enjoy By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – They came, they saw — they lit up. That’s the way it’s done at Cutters Cigar Emporium’s fourth annual Southern Cigar Festival. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Russ Sutton invited cigar lovers from all over to come for some southern hospitality and to enjoy the opportunity to learn more about cigars from some 25 industry experts – the purveyors of fine cigars themselves. Sutton, Cutters owner, said he enjoys putting on the cigar extravaganza. “I like to bring the big smoke experience to Atlanta. I always do it the first weekend in June. We will have more than 2,000 people come through,” Sutton said. This year the festival was right on the Cutters Cigar Emporium premises on Windward Parkway. “We like to see the people come up and enjoy the experience and enjoy the company of each other,” he said. That would be people such as Agra Templet. He came from Baton Rouge, La., to attend the festival “I’ve been trying to get to my friends in Atlanta to come to a big cigar festival. Now that I’m retired, I can,” Templet said. Kevin “The Colonel” Jenkins is the “ambassador” for Cutters and the festival. He said it is simply “a celebration of cigars.” “There are not strangers here, just

friends who haven’t met yet,” said Jenkins. “That’s been the slogan for Cutters since it opened.” The three-day event draws hundreds of visitors each day, including women. “Women do enjoy cigars. And at Cutters we have always been respectful of that fact and do everything we can to make them feel welcome and at home here,” Jenkins said. That includes several “ladies nights” at Cutters where women are encouraged to try new cigars and can ask questions. Asked why the festival has been so successful, Jenkins said it is a mix of experience in seeing to it the visitors enjoy it, the vendors are taken care of and, of course, Alpharetta is a touristfriendly town. “There are more than 25 hotels that are no more than 10 minutes from our doorstep,” said The Colonel. “And cigar smokers are always looking for a place to go where they can enjoy their cigars. They know they enjoy it at Cutters. “And whether you come in blue jeans or a Brooks Brothers suit, they all share the same love of a good cigar,” he said. “It’s not a networking club, but people do sit down and talk. It has a club atmosphere.” Then too, Alpharetta is a business town, and cigars are a bond among business people. So ultimately their customers will talk about business too. “We just give them killer service and a great ambience,” The Colonel said.

MILTON, Ga. – Perhaps no one embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of the cigar industry better than “Island Jim” Robinson, proprietor, distributor and chief promoter of his own cigar company: Leaf by Oscar. Island Jim said Leaf by Oscar has caught on among cigar aficionados for its unique taste and freshness. It’s a boutique cigar in which the cigars come wrapped not in cellophane but in a tobacco leaf. Even the cigar band is made out of tobacco. But it is not just a gimmick. “It is a Honduran cigar that comes in four blends, but it comes wrapped in a tobacco leaf to ensure its freshness. Even the band is tobacco paper,” said Island Jim. “It keeps the cigar fresh so that when you open it, the cigar inside is shiny.” That shows the natural oils of the cigar have not dried out. What it shows is that the cigar is more than a come-on. It has real flavor from its four blends: Connecticut, a milder cigar; Sumatra, a medium full blend; Corojo, a mild-medium blend; and the Maduro, a robust full blend. “It’s ugly to look at when you see it. But when you peel away the tobacco leaf you see it’s a fine cigar. It keeps the tobacco fresh the way nature intended,” Island Jim said. “I know it looks like a gimmick, but you have to able to back it up with the product. That’s what keeps customers coming back. It has really caught on. It was so popular in my shop in Pittsburgh, I began wholesaling them 2 years ago. Now I am in 1,500 cigar stores,” Island Jim said. He has a partner in the Honduran cigar factory – the cigars are blended by Oscar Valladares especially for Island Jim – and he has several Honduran acres where the tobacco is grown. “This is a fine stick and a great conversation piece when you bring one out with friends,” he said. The one problem he has is with the federal government which is bringing cigar imports under the authority of the Food and Drug Administration. The licensing required by the FDA will drive out small distributors like him, he said. “They will kill the small guy,” said Island Jim. He has filed a lawsuit, but if it fails, the “little guys” will be gone, he said.

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“Island Jim” Robinson makes “Leaf by Oscar” cigars. The Honduran cigar Island Jim produces has really caught on and wholesales the unique cigar to some 1,500 U.S. cigar stores.

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Island Jim’s Leaf by Oscar cigar comes wrapped in a tobacco leaf with a tobacco cigar band. All of this keeps the Leaf cigars fresh, moist and a really good smoke.

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ALIVE IN ROSWELL

Alive in Roswell offers live bands, food trucks, kid games and more at two sprawling venues connected by a free trolley service. The event takes place Thursday, June 16, 5-9 p.m. at Historic Canton Street and Roswell Square. More information is available at aliveinroswell.com Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/ Calednar.

EVENTS: 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

ATV SAFETY TRAINING

What: As part of the national ATV Safety Week, the ATV Safety Institute will be offering a free training on their Alpharetta campus. When: starts Friday, June 10, 8:30 a.m. Where: Honda Rider Education Center, 1450 Morrison Parkway, Alpharetta More info and enrollment: atvsafety.org, 800-887-2887

FREE MOCK ACT

What: High School students can experience a full-length, proctored mock test to prepare for the ACT. When: Friday, June 10, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: register at applerouth.com/ schools/116842

SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM

What: The Computer Museum will be open to the public on select days. One of the top vintage computer collections in the world, the exhibit includes the earliest computers and video games. When: June 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Kings Market Center, 1425 Market Blvd. Suite 200, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children ages 5-17 More info: computermuseumofamerica. com

COLOR CAFE

What: Take a break and color at the Roswell Visual Arts Center. Free coloring materials and coloring books in a variety of styles and themes will be available. Refreshments will also be provided. When: Wednesday, June 15, 6-8 p.m. Where: Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FORSYTH COUNTY WOMEN’S CLUB MONTHLY LUNCHEON

What: The Forsyth County Women’s Club hosts monthly luncheons open to all women in Forsyth and surrounding counties. When: Thursday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. Where: Polo Golf and Country Club Ballroom, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming Cost: $22 More info: forsythcountywomensclub. net, register at FCWCReservations@ gmail.com

WELLS FARGO: FINANCE 101 FOR TEENS

What: Wells Fargo personal bankers will offer a free introduction to the basics of banking, saving and planning for a successful financial future. Ages 12-18 are welcome. When: Thursday, June 16 Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org, 770-360-8820

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: 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

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 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

JOHNS CREEK FARMERS MARKET

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

JOHNS CREEK FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

What: Johns Creek’s Food Truck Fridays return to Technology Park, with different food trucks each Friday. When: Friday, June 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Technology Park, 35 Technology Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekadvantage.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: MUSIC AUTHORITY’S ROCK CAMP CONCERT

What: Local campers will show off their rock talent and knowledge from their week-long summer camp at a free concert open to the public. When: Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. Where: The Warehouse, 5095 Post Road, Cumming More info: musicauthorityinc.com

KIETH URBAN AT VERIZON

What: Keith Urban with Brett Eldredge and special guest Maren Morris will perform. When: Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: tickets starting at $35 More info: vzwamp.com

UNDER THE PINES AT MATILDA’S

What: Swami Gone Bananas will perform June 11 at Matilda’s Cottage as

part of the outdoor “Under the Pines” series. When: Saturday, June 11, 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

148TH ANNUAL ALPHARETTA JUNE SINGING

What: One of the longest running traditions in Alpharetta, the June Sing will return to City Hall with the Sacred Harp singers. A potluck lunch will be included. When: Sunday, June 12, 12-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: Alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL’S SUMMER PUPPET SERIES

What: Frisch Marionettes presents “Hansel and Gretel” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com. When: June 6-11 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $5 per ticket, children under 2 get in free More info: 770-594-6232, roswellgov. com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NORTHEAST/SPRUILL OAKS BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Northeast/ Spruill Oaks library will host their quarterly book sale. When: June 10-12, times vary Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

MILTON LIBRARY BARN BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library will be hosting their book sale for the community. When: Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

AESOP’S FANTASTIC FABLES

What: That Puppet Guy will present a family-friendly “tour-de-farce” for Aesop’s Fables created especially for rod puppets and hand puppets. Ages 4 and up. When: Tuesday, June 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, More info: afpls.org

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GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

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 15, 10:3011:15 a.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

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COLLEGE ADMISIONS SEMINAR: BERRY COLLEGE

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE:

There’s been a lot of interest lately in prospecting for gold in Georgia, and I’m glad to see that! Gold prospecting in an enjoyable activity for the entire famSTEVE HUDSON ily, and (as we’ve Get Outside Georgia, noted in previous Chattahoochee Media Group editions of “Get Outside Georgia”) the opportunities range from commercial panning sites to do-it-yourself adventure at remote backcountry sites. You may not get rich from the gold you find, but it’s certain that you’ll discover a wealth of fun! In any case, as you dig into gold prospecting, one thing you will quickly discover is that Georgia gold mining has a colorful and storied past. Its stories are told in part through artifacts from all those years ago, and one of the most intriguing of all the Georgia Gold Rush artifacts has got to be a truly unique creation known as the Chestatee Diving Bell. The diving bell was delivered to Dahlonega in 1875 as the key to an ambitious plan to recover gold from the bottom of the Chestatee River. For its time, the bell was a state-of-the-art example of technological innovation. You’ll cross the Chestatee as you drive from Ga. 400 to Dahlonega, and as you do so, you’ll cross over the river where the diving bell used to live. The idea behind the diving bell was pretty straightforward. Visualize a sort of large, upside-down iron boat measuring 14 feet long, 6 feet wide and 8 feet high. When lowered to the bottom of the river, it would trap air inside, much like an upside-down coffee cup might trap air in a waterfilled sink. That air would thus allow two miners, who entered through a vertical airlock, to work at the bottom of the river. This particular diving bell was designed to be lowered to the river’s bottom from a steam-powered barge, the Chestatee. Miners entered the airfilled diving bell through a chimneylike airlock. There was room inside the diving bell for two miners to work at one time. This diving bell went to work in the Chestatee in November of 1875, but it did not stay on the job for long. Flooding that winter damaged the diving bell and its tender barge, and

ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK GROUP

What: The group will be discussing “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee. When: Tuesday, June 14, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SMALL, SMALL WORLD

What: Berry College Admissions Counselor Charlotte Ellard will be available to talk about the admissions process and give tips on how to put together the best application. When: Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org, register at 770640-3075

WRECK THIS JOURNAL! ART JOURNALING FOR TEENS

What: Teens will learn to expand their creativity by creating their own journal during this free 90-minute program presented by Out of the Box Arts Studio. When: Thursday, June 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS:

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

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

UBUNTU FESTIVAL

What: The B.O.B. society is hosting a free, family-friendly summer festival with food, music, films, games and community to celebrate cultural exploration. When: Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Sights & Sounds Black Cultural Expo Museum, 20450 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur More Info: facebook.com/ events/1732767516939150

RUN FOR MERCY 5K

What: This Peachtree Qualifier event begins and ends at Perimeter Place shopping center. The race benefits Mercy Care, an organization that provides health care services to the poor. When: Sunday, June 12, 8 a.m. Where: 100 Perimeter Center Place, Atlanta Cost: starting at $30 More info and registration: emoryhealthcare.org/runformercy5k

16TH ANNUAL MEGA PET ADOPTION

What: The Wills Park Equestrian Center will be hosting a pet adoption fair with food, fun, shopping, raffles and rescues. Admission and parking is free. When: Sunday, June 12, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Where: Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: animalrescuefair.org

SPCA ADOPT-A-CAT MONTH

What: In celebration of Adopt-A-Cat month, the Georgia SPCA is discounting adoption fees for kittens, to $75, and cats, $50 for adults up to four years old and $25 for adults older than four. When: Month of June Where: 1175 Highway 23 Suite 109, Suwanee More info: GeorgiaSPCA.org

DRAKE HOUSE & DRAKE CLOSET FASHION SHOW

What: The Drake Closet will host the fourth annual Sandy Springs/Perimeter Center Chamber of Commerce fashion show and networking fundraiser to benefit the Drake House. Food and wine provided. When: Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta Cost: minimum donation of $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info: thedrakehouse.org

The story of the Chestatee Diving Bell

in the following October, both the diving bell and its boat sank under what has been called “suspicious circumstances.” The underwater mining project was abandoned, and the Chestatee Diving Bell was soon forgotten. But forgotten or not, it was still sitting out there in the Chestatee River. Even in the 1960s you could sometimes spot the top of its airlock sticking up above the surface of the river. Eventually, in 1983, it was recovered from the riverbed. There were plans to restore it, but they always seemed to fall through the cracks of time. Finally, in 2010, the effort to preserve and display the Chestatee Diving Bell moved ahead to completion. Today, this one-of-a-kind artifact is the centerpiece of an exceptionally well done permanent exhibit in downtown Dahlonega’s Hancock Park, on North Meaders Street and Warwick Street. It’s certainly one of the most unusual Gold Rush artifacts around. Check it out on your next visit to Georgia’s gold country! Steve Hudson’s book “Prospecting for Georgia Gold” will introduce you to the excitement of prospecting for gold in the hills and streams of Georgia. Check it out in local outdoor shops, on Amazon or order online from www. chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Ankle: Continued from Page 24 fun. Ankle sprains typically occur when the foot turns inward, stretching or tearing the relatively weak ligaments on the outside of the ankle. They are extremely common in any sport that involves jumping, running and turning quickly. Initially treat an ankle sprain with Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation (R.I.C.E.) and anti-inflammatory medications, but don’t rest it excessively for more than a day. You should try to move your ankle gently to get the circulation going and reduce swelling.

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Placid Chattahoochee can turn lethal Discharges from Buford Dam upriver turns shallow river into swift water

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Viewed from a distance, the Chattahoochee River looks easy-going, but its appearance can be deceptive. When the U.S. Corps of Engineers releases water from Lake Lanier, the resulting surge of water can cause the river to become fast, powerful and deep. During the summer, the Johns Creek Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team may respond several times a month to emergency calls to rescue people from the rising, frigid, rushing water of the river. In some cases, they’re asked to help recover bodies. “The surge of water doesn’t come in a crashing wave like in the movies,” said Johns Creek Fire Chief Jeff Hogan. “The water level just rises. If people aren’t watching, they could be stranded on a rock that’s about to be submerged. Or in a boat that’s being pushed downstream by a powerful current. “Before heading out to the river, please check with the Corps to find out when the water release will occur that day.” During a release, the Chattahoochee can rise as much as 11 feet in minutes. The water can be as cold as 47 degrees, low enough to bring on hypothermia and hamper efforts to swim to shore. The Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Buford Dam during weekday afternoons unless there are unusual downstream water demands or especially heavy rains. In those situations, unscheduled water releases can occur in the morning and on weekends. The Corps provides release notice, but the advance announcements may vary from a few minutes to a few hours. JCFD acquired a custom-made rescue boat last year that provides sufficient power and versatility to reach and save people more quickly. The boat has only a 4-inch draft, which allows it to move over most shoals, the gunnels

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River safety tips: Be safe, check water-release schedules before entering the Chattahoochee Water releases from Lake Lanier can make the “Hooch” treacherous • For release times, call 770-945-1466 or listen to 1610AM. River users may also view the daily schedule for releases (see the Buford column). Call ahead to see when releases are scheduled. And call just before entering the river. Be aware of the time and head for the shore when the release is scheduled. Even though it may take a while for the water to get to you, don’t wait. • Always wear a flotation device. • Keep an eye on the water level - note the water level on a solid fixture, such as a bridge support. If the water level has risen, it’s time to get out! • Just because you’re in a boat, don’t assume you’re safe. People have drowned after their boat struck rocks broadside and flipped. • Make sure someone knows where you are. If you get into trouble, someone can find you and alert authorities. • Pay attention to where you are - there are mile-markers along the river. If you have to make an emergency call, you can tell authorities where to find you.

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By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA- Basketball teams from North Fulton and Forsyth County who make the state championship games will have a much shorter bus ride in the upcoming season. The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced late May that the state basketball finals will be played at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Though not confirmed as the reasoning behind the transition, the move was likely induced by the controversy surrounding the placement of the goals at this season’s tournament, which were not regulation. GHSA regulations state that goals are to be placed 15 feet from the freethrow line. However, in this season’s state tournament, the goals were positioned 16 feet from the free-throw line, adding an extra foot to each free throw and shot taken. Both basketball teams from St.

Francis competed in the Centreplex in the finals in March, and though they were playing against more talented defenses than in the regular season, their shooting stats certainly point to a possible problem with the goals not being regulation. The Lady Knights, who beat Greenforest for the Class A girls state championship, had their shooting percentage and free throw percentage drop by 6 percent in each category in the state championship game. The boys’ team shot just 30 percent for the state championship game, down from 48 percent in prior games. Their free throw percentage also dropped 10 percent.

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The GHSA has confirmed they were made aware of the erroneous goal placement during the tournament but chose not to move the goals because it would have halted play. GHSA Director Gary Phillips issued an apology after the state championship and said that although the games were not played on regulation goals, the results of those championships would stand. Other fans and media also took to social media to bring to light other problems with the Centreplex. Those problems included gaps in the playing surface, poor lighting and audio and team buses being charged for parking. On May 26, the GHSA announced the upcoming season’s state championship games will be split between UGA’s Stegeman Coliseum and Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion Mar. 8-9 next year. In a statement from the GHSA, Phillips said, “The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech have two of the premier basketball complexes in the state. The primary goal of the GHSA is to promote the best interests of Georgia’s high school student-athletes, and we are thrilled at the experience these venues will offer to the teams, their schools, and their fans.”

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Addiction: Continued from Page 14 Remco Brommet is the executive director of The Hub Family Resource Center, a Johns Creek nonprofit organization that helps families find the right resources for the entire spectrum of social services including drug addiction, mental health, incarceration and family dysfunction. Brommet agrees that the key to any methadone-type clinic is proper clinical supervision of the patient and the dosages administered. “The risk is to become dependent on the drug without sufficient wraparound programs to treat more than just the addiction,” Brommet said. “There are worlds of associated problems such as anxiety, psychological issues and traumatic experiences. “From Xanax to OxyContin, 80 percent of addiction begins with self-medication. If all you do is medicate with painkillers, you are only creating another dependency.” Vivatrol acts as an inhibitor that blocks the pleasure sensors from receiving signals. It can take away the physical craving for opioids in a month. But without working on the underlying psychological problems associated with addiction, the addict will relapse. “For many, it is not the high of the

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opioid the patient is seeking. It is desensitizing oneself to mask emotional pain,” Brommet said. “You’re just changing the bandage without treating the wound.” If done right, methadone and its clones are part of a multifaceted program to wean addicts off drugs. “I can see the need for the regulation of treatment centers because of the overall tendency of the medical community to overmedicate,” Brommet said. “A moratorium [on new clinics] is OK if it’s just a pause to develop a continuum of care. That is what’s needed most.” Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said we are facing a heroin crisis and it is only getting worse. In 2010 there were 4 opioid-related overdose deaths. In 2014 there were 77. And 18 percent of opioid deaths occur in North Fulton. It is a mostly white, middle-class addiction in Fulton County. Ninety percent of heroin users begin abusing the drug between the ages of 18 to 25. But that is not where they start. Many drug users in North Fulton turn to heroin after first becoming addicted to painkillers. Howard said 83 percent of those painkillers come from family or friends and most of that is from family medicine cabinets. Once the painkillers run out, heroin is a substitute. “Heroin is easier to get, it’s cheaper and it’s more potent,” Howard said.

Rose: Continued from Page 7 both daunting and compelling and schools are constantly having to adapt and adjust.” He said even schools with the best teachers, administrators and staff need the support of the community to give students what they need. “To be collectively great we need all entities to lean in and give their time and resources,” said Rose.

“[Including] businesses, faith-based groups, civic leaders, and [people] who do not have children in the schools.” He said while it’s every parent’s responsibility to ensure their own children are attended to, Rose, the father of two school-aged children, said a strong school system harnesses that commitment to all children. “When we can look beyond our own children and see the benefits in investing in all children...that is what makes a community and school system great,” he said.

New superintendent takes office Jeff Rose was sworn in June 1 as the newest superintendent for the Fulton County School System. Rose was most recently the superintendent of the Beaverton (Ore.) School District, where he served for five years. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership and a master’s degree in teacher education from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in education from California State University, Long Beach. Rose and his wife, Lisa, have a 12-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son who will attend Fulton schools this fall. He replaces interim superintendent Ken Zeff who has led the system since former superintendent Robert Avossa stepped down last May.

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Hopewell 7U All-Star Mustangs win gold CANTON, Ga. — The Hopewell 7U All-Star Mustangs won the 2016 War in the Woods VII Tournament in Canton May 31. The Mustangs advanced through the Gold Winners Bracket with wins over the NYO Longhorns (22-4) and the Canton Noles (19-0) to face the Macedonia Mustangs in the championship game. Hopewell won the trophy in extra innings 23-18.

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MILTON, Ga. — Swim Across America, a national nonprofit dedicated to raising money for cancer research through nationwide swimming events, has selected Cambridge juniors Katie Durden, Jason Hink and Paula Morales Solorio to join other elite metro Atlanta swimmers for the inaugural Swim Across America Junior Advisory Board. Twenty students from 10 private and public high schools were nominated by their swim coaches and will represent their high schools as ambassadors of Swim Across America, which has raised over $60 million dollars for cancer research. In Atlanta, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is the beneficiary, and the Atlanta Open Water Swim will be held at Lake Lanier Islands on Sept. 17. These three swimmers will dive into a six-month term and spearhead team-building, awareness and fundraising within the Cambridge Community and surrounding areas. At the same time, they will be working amongst Atlanta’s current and former Olympians who help host the Swim. They have chosen the name Team Cambridge High School.

Varsity swim coach Lauren Hall selected Katie, Jason and Paula based on the qualifications of being spirited leaders and influencers with a drive to make the difference. 2016 Olympic Hopeful Amanda Jo Weir will advise and mentor the board, while simultaneously training for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Team Trials in late June. “Our junior board represents a diverse group who has swum and competed a lifetime together through their school swim teams, swim clubs and summer swim leagues,” said Weir. “Swim Across America allows them to unite for a common cause, develop leadership skills and broaden their circles, all while serving under a dynamic group of Atlanta’s swim elite.” A few weeks after the close of Rio 2016, the three swimmers will lead Team Cambridge High School alongside 20 current and former Olympians, 500 recreational and competitive swimmers and volunteers in either a 1 mile, 5K or half-mile relay course option. To join or help support Team Cambridge High School, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

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“It’s a great experience to be able to talk about what American Cancer Society donations can do,” says Minah Yacher, cancer survivor and special education teacher at Lake Windward Elementary School, during the opening ceremonies.

Relay for Life exceeds fundraising goal with $218K NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of North Fulton exceeded its goal this year. They raised more the $218,000 for cancer research and patient programs, while honoring cancer survivors and caregivers at its May 14 relay at Webb Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta. The massive turnout has distinguished Relay for Life of North Fulton as one of the top 10 largest community relays in the entire state. “We are excited about our success this year,” said Holly York, community

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MILTON, Ga. — Georgia Rush Soccer Club’s Select Boys U14 Rush Azul took silver in the finals of their division championship game in the North Atlanta Soccer Association’s Friendship Cup, held in various Marietta venues May 21-22. After going undefeated for the first day of play, the team advanced to the finals and ultimately earned a silver medal in the battle for the championship. Team Manager Allison Carrow said, “As Team Manager, I couldn’t be more proud of this group of boys. They have truly grown and developed as players under the direction of their inspiring coach, Amar Manov, who has taught them much more than soccer skills over the past few years. After many years together as a team under Pictured in bottom row from left are Jack Sherry, Zach Butka, Aryaman Mohapatra, Kamal Barnes, Will Carrow, his direction, these boys have developed into Andrew Maiorino and Junior Gallegos-Pineda. Top row are Nnamdi Nwajide, Alex Campbell, Josue Illescas-Estrada, young men and have truly become our Rush Oscar Perez-Gomez, Matthew McHugh, Cooper Carrow, Rex DiPietro and coach Amar Manov family.”

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Roswell - Tier 1 Projects: $83 million • Big Creek Parkway alignment and new bridge over Big Creek; $60 million • Holcomb Bridge Interchange design as part of GDOT project; $8 million • Historic Gateway enhancements on Ga. 9 from Chattahoochee north to Historic Roswell; $3.6 million share of $24 million total price tag, with Sandy Springs and state and federal funds making up balance • Rucker Road reconstruction from Alpharetta City Limits to Arnold Mill Road/Houze Road intersection; $1.5 million, with Alpharetta contributing $15.8 million • Oxbo Road/Ga. 9 intersection reconstruction; $7 million • Old Holcomb Bridge Road bridge replacement; $3 million Johns Creek - Tier I Projects: $73 million • Medlock Bridge capacity project from Chattahoochee River to McGinnis Ferry; $10 million • State Bridge Road widening from Medlock Bridge to Chattahoochee River; $2 million • Medlock at State Bridge improvements; $8 million • Jones Bridge Road widening from Douglas Road to McGinnis Ferry; $7 million • Jones Bridge Road widening from Waters Road to Buice Road and from Buice Road to State Bridge Road; $11 million • McGinnis Ferry Road widening from Union Hill Road to Sargent Road: $5.5 million (Alpharetta, Forsyth County & GDOT: $34 million) • Haynes Bridge Road widening: $5 million (with Alpharetta: $5 million) • Old Alabama Road widening from Nesbit Ferry to Old Alabama Connector; $1.5 million (Roswell: $1.5 million) • Nesbit Ferry Corridor improvements; $3.5 million (Roswell: $3.5 million) • Bell and Boles Road operational and safety improvements from Medlock Bridge to McGinnis Ferry and from TSPLOST timeline Abbotts Bridge to Bell; $7 million • Barnwell Road at Holcomb Bridge Road improvements; $2.5 million June 15 – Fulton County prepares and • New location road in Tech Park; $2.5 million sends back to the cities an aggregate list of county transportation projects to Milton - Tier I Projects: $31.4 million be funded by the .75 percent sales tax • Morris Road widening; $5,440,000 during its five-year run. • Windward Parkway widening; $500,000 (with $15.5 million from Alpharetta) • Hopewell Road at Bethany Bend/Way intersection Improvements; $3,080,000 June 30 – Cities return to Fulton County • Freemanville Road at Birmingham Road intersection Improvements; $1,990,000 a final list of projects approved by each • Charlotte Road at Mayfield Road intersection improvements; $3.6 million of the city councils. The county then • Hopewell Road at Thompson Road/South Thompson Road intersection improvements; $3.8 million submits the project list to the election • Hopewell Road at Hamby Road intersection improvements; $3,420,000 superintendent for placement on the • Ga. 140/Arnold Mill Road at Green Road intersection improvements; $1,010,000 Nov. 8 ballot. • Birmingham Road bridge middle; $1,610,000 • NE Crabapple Connector Road; $3.6 million • Pedestrian improvements; $3,230,000

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North Fulton/Forsyth best of the year: Games Highlighting some of the best games of the 2015-16 season By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- Blowouts, upsets, come-from-behind victories, heartbreaking losses, championship-clinching wins and season-ending losses — the 2015-16 season saw it all. In continuing Appen Media Group’s Best of the Year, we will highlight the best games of the past year in local sports, listed in no particular order. Dec. 4 - Roswell 26, Grayson 23 (Football) - It looked rather bleak for the 13-0 Hornets. With under a minute remaining, Roswell found itself down 26-23 to Grayson with the winner earning a spot in the Class 6A state championship game. Needing a quick score to keep their undefeated season alive, Roswell QB Quintarius Neely threw a 35-yard bomb that found A.J. Smith at the goal line to give Roswell the lead with just 10 seconds remaining. The Hornets would end up winning the game, keeping their undefeated season alive and securing a trip to the state championship. April 14,15 - King’s Ridge 5, Mt. Pisgah 3 (Baseball) - Baseball region rivals King’s Ridge and Mt. Pisgah met in early April with huge implications on the line. King’s Ridge looked poised to three-peat as Class A state champions and Pisgah was riding a 10-game winning streak and looking to spoil the party. It took two days and 15 innings to finally find a winner in the war of attrition game that the Tigers’ eventually sealed with two runs in the 15th inning. April 26 - Alpharetta 4, Mill Creek 3 (Boys soccer) - In an upset and remarkable comeback, Alpharetta kept its season alive with a 4-3 win over Region 7-AAAAAA champs Mill Creek in the first round of the state soccer playoffs. Down 3-0 with just 13 minutes remaining, Alpharetta caught a huge surge of momentum and scored three goals in the dying minutes with the season on the line. In PKs, the Raiders completed the stunning comeback. Dec. 4 – Calhoun 7, Blessed Trinity 12 (Football) - Fourth-andgoal with just a few seconds remaining — given that scenario, it’s no wonder BT’s victory over Calhoun ended up on our list of Games of the Year. Calhoun, who entered the game on a 28-game winning streak, put together an almost seven minute drive in the fourth quar-

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ter of the state semifinals game while trailing 12-7. With 10 seconds remaining, it was all down to fourth-and-goal. BT’s defense brought pressure and forced Calhoun’s quarterback to fall four yards short of the goal line and secured its first ever appearance in the football state championship game. Feb. 2 - Lambert 70, Johns Creek 62 (Boys basketball) - In the de-facto Region 6-AAAAAA championship game, undefeated Lambert survived a valiant late comeback by Johns Creek to secure the region title. Lambert led by as much as 15, but late heroics by Johns Creek put the Gladiators down by just one point with 90 seconds remaining in front of an ecstatic Gladiators’ crowd. However, with their backs against the wall the Longhorns recovered and silenced the crowd, shooting 11-12 from the free-throw line and securing the region title. Feb. 12 - Chattahoochee 31, Northview 34 (Girls basketball) The Region 6-AAAAAA semifinals saw an unlikely matchup in Hooch and Northview, as well as a thrilling finish. Northview led by three when Hooch tied the score at 31-31 with just 13 seconds left. Northview’s Melissa Muench, scoring her only points of the game, hit a three with just seconds remaining to secure the win for the Lady Titans and a berth in the region championship game. Oct. 31 - Westminster 2, Blessed Trinity 3 (Volleyball) - For the second straight year, Westminster and Blessed Trinity met for the Class 3A volleyball state championship, with the region rivals competing in five thrilling sets. After losing the first set, BT overcame a 23-22 Westminster lead to take the sec-

ond set. After winning the third set, BT looked poised to repeat as state champions until a controversial back-row attack call against the Titans cost them the fourth set. In the state championship deciding fifth set, BT opened up a 9-5 lead. Westminster then gained momentum and cut the lead to just three before BT responded with a run of its own to capture the state championship 15-12 in the fifth set. Sept. 11 - Johns Creek 42, Alpharetta 39 (Football) - Johns Creek entered its game against Alpharetta having won just a single game in two years. Meanwhile, Alpharetta had won 23 straight region games and were the two-time defending Region 6-AAAAAA champs. But the stats mean nothing in the end, and Johns Creek proved that by knocking off the Raiders 42-39. Alpharetta, looking to avoid the upset, scored in the final minute but it was unable to secure the ensuing onside kick, allowing Johns Creek to stun the Alpharetta crowd.

Nov. 11 - Blessed Trinity 13, Cedar Grove 13 (Football) - In a torrential rain and a field that had turned to muck and covered the jerseys of both BT and Cedar Grove, it was difficult for fans in the stands to know just who they were cheering for. And in the end, neither fan base would be celebrating a win as the game ended in a 13-13 tie. BT and Cedar Grove were playing for the Region 4-AAA title, and the Titans tied the game at 13 with just under three minutes remaining. Cedar Grove managed an impressive drive, and with just 15 seconds left, it looked sure that Cedar Grove would score and win the game from the six-yard line. That’s when a penalty actually came in favor of the Titans. BT was called for encroachment, and after the referees walked off the penalty, the clock began to run. Cedar Grove, caught off-guard by the clock beginning to tick, scrambled to the line and fumbled the snap. BT recovered the fumble and forced overtime, where the foul weather stopped the game and resulted in a tie. Dec. 11 - Westminster 38, Blessed Trinity 31 (OT) (Football) - Blessed Trinity football had a knack for thrilling games this season, but in this instance, the Titans found themselves on the losing end. In its first-ever state championship appearance in football, BT led Westminster by 14 points with under seven minutes remaining in the game. Westminster scored with 6:25 remaining and the Wildcats’ ensuing onside kick bounced off a BT player and was recovered by the Wildcats at the BT 21-yard line. Westminster tied the game and forced overtime where Westminster gained the lead, 38-31. On its ensuing offensive possession, BT’s Milton Shelton rushed toward the end-zone and reached the ball out in an attempt to cross the plane. In doing, so, Shelton fumbled. Westminster secured the fumble and the state championship in a dramatic comeback on the biggest stage of the season.

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Armstrong State University dean’s list SAVANNAH, Ga. — The following students from Cumming at Armstrong State University have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Brian Brown, Emma Fussell, Dulce Gonzalez, Brooke Heilman, Annie Kreitz, Julia Matteson, Abigail Meert and Gabrielle Mudd.

Auburn University dean’s list AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University has named the following students from Johns Creek on its fall 2015 dean’s list: Megan Hajduk, Carolyn Neumeister and Cailin Olver. From Milton: Caroline Morgan.

Azusa Pacific University dean’s list and service AZUSA, Calif. — Azusa Pacific University included in the 2,230 students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester Rachael Keim of Alpharetta, Ryan Berry of Cumming and Anna Syfert of Cumming.

Ball State University dean’s list MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State has named Conor Korbisch of Alpharetta to the fall 2015 dean’s list. Additionally, Gianna Jove graduated from Ball State University fall 2015.

Belmont University dean’s list NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The following students have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for Belmont University: Madison Barefield of Johns Creek, Alexa Ditmar of Forsyth, Abigail Evens of Milton, Kelly Hogan of Johns Creek, Abby Janis of Alpharetta, Madison Kendrick of Alpharetta, Madison Kent of Milton, Anna Lackey of Johns Creek, Mark Lane of Alpharetta, Matthew Proctor of Alpharetta, Carolina Rodriguez of Alpharetta, Sam Saideman of Johns Creek, Andrew Saideman of Johns Creek, Andrew Salminen of Milton, Kylee Smith of Alpharetta,

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Caroline Snellman of Roswell, Suzanna Stapler of Alpharetta, Taylor Thomas of Milton and Sarah Terning of Johns Creek.

Bob Jones University dean’s list and president’s list GREENVILLE, S.C. — The following students have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list for Bob Jones University: Lauren Foushee of Roswell and John Gaal of Forsyth. Additionally, the following students were named on the fall 2015 president’s list: Corey Turner of Alpharetta, Kyle Turner of Alpharetta and Angela Gaal of Forsyth.

Brenau University merit list, dean’s list and national rankings GAINSVILLE, Ga. — Brenau University has recognized Amanda Smith of Cumming for ranking third in nationals at the 2016 Swimming & Diving National Championships March 5. Additionally, the following students were named on the fall 2015 merit list for a GPA of 3.5 or above: Rachel Lange of Alpharetta, Debbie Pradillo of Forsyth, Sara Heard of Forsyth and Abigail Miles of Milton. Additionally, the following students were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Allison Smyth of Alpharetta, Susan De Witt of Forysth, Jazmin Decker of Forsyth, Allie McConnell of Forsyth, Zuhra Nassery of Forsyth and Amanda Smith of Forsyth.

Capital University provost’s list COLUMBUS, Ohio — The following students have been named on Capital University’s fall 2015 provost’s list for a GPA of at least 3.70: Aaron Edeus of Forsyth.

Centre College dean’s list DANVILLE, Ky. — Centre College has named the following students for the fall 2015 dean’s list: Gabi Elias of Alpharetta and Kimberly Randall of Johns Creek.

Champlain College president’s list BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students were named on the Champlain College fall 2015 president’s list: Amber Cerminaro of Alpharetta.

The Citadel dean’s list CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Citadel has announced the following cadets on the fall 2015 dean’s list: James Cunningham of Alpharetta, Tai Lum of Johns Creek, Mark Smith of Roswell, John Brunson of Alpharetta, Richard Dekold of Johns Creek, Zachary Knisel of Milton, Grant Miller of Roswell and Christopher Woods of Johns Creek.

Clemson University dean’s list, president’s list and graduates CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University has named the following students on the fall 2015 dean’s list from Alpharetta: Michael Harrison, Kathryn Bishop, Benjamin Bullock, Divyansh Jawahar, Helen Kalley, Audrey Smith, Mackenzie Tylka and Kara Wilson. From Johns Creek: Robert Calvert III, Diana Davidson, Jacob Erikson, Allison Bouchard, Margot Murray and Hunter Seiders. Additionally, the following students from Alpharetta were named on the president’s list: Ashley Gentry, Rebecca Harman, Kevin McCarthy, Haley McKay, Elizabeth Moore, Alyse Pratt and Patrick Russell. From Johns Creek: Megan Froats, Kristina Johnson, Elizabeth Shevlin, Allison Tanzy and Taylor Walton. From Milton: Charlotte Colt and Leland Dunwoodie. From Roswell: Bridget Johnson and Samuel Maggiola. Additionally, the following students graduated fall 2015: Emily Downs of Alpharetta, Maxwell McWey of Alpharetta, Benjamin Robertson of Alpharetta, Joseph Toddy of Alpharetta, Jessica White of Forsyth, Tyler Slaton of Forsyth and Ammon Lakip of Johns Creek.

Coastal Carolina University dean’s list and president’s list CONWAY, S.C. — The following students from Coastal Carolina University were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Kendall Allen of Milton, Ethan Charleston of Alpharetta and Joshua Coleman of Alpharetta. Additionally, the following students were named on the fall 2015 president’s list: Kiarra Donnelly of Forsyth.

Colgate University dean’s list HAMILTON, N.Y. — Nathan Harris of

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Creighton University dean’s list OMAHA, Neb. — Daniel Zimmer of Roswell has been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University.

Furman University dean’s list GREENVILLE, S.C. — The following students from Furman University were named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Mackenzie Curtis of Alpharetta, John McDonough of Alpharetta, Lauren Pinion of Alpharetta and Alexandra Buchalski of Johns Creek.

Fort Jackson graduates FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Fort Jackson has recognized Siyang Lim of Johns Creek, Brittany Smith and Jeremy Robinson for their graduation from basic training.

Georgia College dean’s list and president’s list MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The following student from Georgia College has been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Bryanna Guynn from Johns Creek. Additionally, the following student was named on the fall 2015 president’s list: Ashley Pinkerton of Alpharetta.

Georgia State University president’s list ATLANTA, Ga. — The following students from Georgia State University were named on the fall 2015 president’s list. From Alpharetta: Aaliya Ahmad, Amrina Anwar, Victoria Bartlett, Grayson Bianco, Edward Bull, Woochang Choi, Seongil Ko, Andrea Kunze, Bryce Conley, Noa Erlitzki, John Fendt, Reed Gilbert, Jessica Griego, Parsa Hassanipak, Ha Hwang, Julie Kim, Rene Lee, Jonathan Lindsey, Michael Longacre, Christina Maxouris, Thomas McGowan, Andrea Merrill-Smidt, Anastasia Ostroumova, Hannah Rozei, Seba Saeb, Huda Saeb, Natalie Sands, Wiam Ahmad, Brian Anderson, Jacob Aylward, Aaron Bartlett, Lucylla Burns, Moosah Dowlatabadi, Joseph Velazquez, Karishma Vyas, William Wittstock, Taghreed Arman, Jesse Fitch, Shabnam Haeri, Qise Ibrahim, Roberto Lorena, Sohrab Ovissi, Myongchoen Park, Mustafa Rashid,

Yvonne Bogle, Brittany Clark, Yehji Kwon, Jordan Abernathy-Cornelius and Jessica Perraud. From Forsyth: Jeshua Anies, Lorenzo Arritola, Amber Bernard, Conor Brophy, Aarsh Patel, Sara Pritchard, Zachary Cox, Faith Ford, Ivrol Hines, Isaiah Kim, Lina Machado-Bejarano, Leilani Massas, Affra Mohamed, Guadalupe Mora, Kajal Patel, Ariana Pena, Brian Rabenold, Nikki Recchio, Tara Sack, Melinda Benson, Leilani Brown, Jason Committe, Jason Edgcomb, Hunter Stanley, Carley Taronji, Garrison Teiger, Lydia Yoo, Chung Lee, Christine Young, Amber Bean, Caitlin Branson, Jenny Chun, Marianne Holdiman, Rebecca Roberts and Marissa Twitchell. From Johns Creek: Carishma Chinoy, Camilo Diaz-Caro, Oghenekaro Durojaiye, Jordyn Howard, Ngoc Huynh, Emily LeBlanc, Harrison Ling, Alexandra Lotti, Christian Meehan, Jalees Naseer, Jacob Rider, John Scarbrough, Valistha Sujirapanya, Alexa Keckley, Bryan Pham, Ryan Savage, Jonathan Tessler and Alexa Keckley. From Milton: Kelsey Sehring. From Roswell: Saajid Azhar, Thomas Choi, Holly Goolsby, Ashton Crain, Hailey Culmone, Allyn Davenport, Jordan Fincher, Alexander Hegner, Lorelei Mcaree, Eleena Nikfarjam, Daniel Smith, Bradley Betenia, Banya Coleman, Jordan Copelin, David Head, Ashley Horton, John McLeighton, Jeffrey Tang, Elmira Bezgunova, Anna Dilcher, Carlos Estrada, Katherine Hammaker, Margaret Rogers, Alexander Vega, John Burroughs, Anthony Friend, Renee McMahon, Mary Obanero, and Katye Walen.

Georgia Southern University dean’s list and president’s list STATESBORO, Ga. — The following students have been named on Georgia Southern University’s fall 2015 dean’s list. From Alpharetta: Julia Barnes, Erin Bragg, Delaney Brown, Kristina Brown, Mitchell Burgess, Meghan Caffrey, Christian Campbell, Zachery Canada, Bethany Carman, Shelby Carpenter, Jessica Coppage, Cari Davidow, Jacqueline Davidson, Sydney Doolittle, Camila Dos Santos, Nora El-Shami, Victoria Fahey, Oghenemase Fasetire, Jacob Francis, Hannah Funk, Colleen Garrigan, Austin Glover, Camila Gonzalez, Jessica Grabiak, John Grande, Deja Holmes, Emily Horne, Stephan Jean, Margaret Jones, Emily Judge, Kathryn Keith, Jahsiah Kidd, Tyler Kulamer, Abby Lloyd, Kyle Mantay, Natalie Mata Garcia, Philip Mcmanus,

SCHOOLS Tarez Miller, Meghan Mills, Emily Morrow, Agnes Nance, Emily Odom, Caleb Orban, Isabella Perlee, Mary Phillips, Meredith Post, Derrick Ramage, Connor Ramsey, Kathryn Randall, Thomas Reynolds, Ellen Rick, Evan Rowlinson, Erin Schwartzenfeld, Lindsay Sepaniak, Jessica Shamis, Jessica Skender, Andrew Smith, Richard Spector, Alexandra Spee, Isiah Stevens, Rebecca Stewart, Alyssa Strom, Jack Szymczak, Jeffrey Thomas, Benjamin Traub, Hannah Walton, Bailey Willett, Harrison Williams, Lydia Witkowski and Stephanie Woods. From Forsyth: Bailey Arnold, Tara Bailey, Ashley Bassett, Alexis Beckman, Heather Brent, Sara Brown, Jennifer Capizzi, Lauren Cook, Caitlyn Curdie, Christina DiPaola, Maon Echols, James Ellis, Ashley Ellison, Liam Farrelly, Alex Fekete, Courtney Flick, Heather Ford, Eric Furphy, Wesley Heinrichs, Rachel Hemrick, Dana Krinsky, Hannah Low, Stephen McCarthy, Henry Mishoe, Kelly Norris, Jordan Nourse, Ellarie Sapp, Anthony Scheyer, Megan Shirley, Andrew Smallwood, Michael Stowers, Terry Sullivan Jr., Stephany Tourtillott, Emily Van Wyk and Angela Winters. From Johns Creek: Blaine Brown, Austin Campagnolo, Jordan Clark, Alexandra Fragnito, Erin Hill, Trey Jackson, Meghan Kiep, Laina Latzsch, Montanna Lins, Jordan Salvador and Sheila Wenger. From Milton: Yelena Bertani, Alexis Brown, Hayden Butler, Alex Butterwick, William Forbes, Zachary Geurin, Scott Kelly, Allison Mueller, Quentin Oflynn, Robert Prezzano, Macintyre Pullen, Elison Sabat, Jeffrey Toler, Madison Waller and Sebastian Wong. From Roswell: Hannah Ahmed, Spencer Antoci, Jessica Arogeti, Kamila Beer, Joy Bullington, Peter Camillo, George Casteel IV, Jonathan Cohen, Dominique Dailey, Sarah Feltrop, William Green Sr., Gregory Hernandez, Mason Herndon, Zachary Hodge, Justin Horace, Savannah Jenkins, Lauren Kennedy, Ryan Mcgee, Benjamin Miller, Sarah Montana, Kelley Nemec, Sarah Plugge, Mitchell Portwood Jr., Conner Schmit, Kristen Silkebakken, Ashley Swedorski, Christian Varughese, Claire Waldmann, Julia Webb and Dionna Williams. Additionally, Georgia Southern University named the following students on the fall 2015 president’s list. From Alpharetta: Donald Amos III, Ashley Bates, Taylor Brannigan, Makena Brown, Daniel Buckel, Megan Byrd, Alajia Colon, Kaitlyn Davidson, Lacey Dennis, Suzanne Hall, Jeremy Haysman, Kimberly Iannacone, Morgan Jefferies, William Johnson,

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Brittany Johnson, Chelsi Jones, Justin Keck, Jordan Kelleher, Samantha Linihan, Jessica Moore, Lindsey Morton, Ezinne Orubele, Shannon Peek, Jeremy Presley, Brianna Przbysz, Richard Purdy, Davis Rayner, Griffin Strom, Talia Thornburg, Jonathan Tracey and Connor Winn. From Forsyth: Amanda Boyd, Robert Bryant III, Joseph Buss, Marissa Capizzi, Alyxandria Gordy, Shane Hawkins, Jeremy Haysman, Kimberly Iannacone, Morgan Jefferies, Austin Howard, Hayley McGhee, Jozsef Papp-Chang, Cara Perrella, Morgan Podczervinski, Mitchell Thomas and Valerie Welty. From Johns Creek: Matthew Anderson, Akash Hegde, Rhodri Howell, Jean-Pierre Oberste, Raul Roel and Tess Whitridge. From Milton: Michael Gordon, Cole Hensley, Morgan McDermott, Renee Patrick, Pierce Thompson and Andrew Zipp. From Roswell: Nicole Baar, Kevin Brown, Brittany Brown, Robert

Carmichael, Brandon Castro, Laura Henry, Kira Mecher, Brittan Nocera, Kaitlyn Robinson, Miranda Swaim, Haley Tria, Shannon Wagenbrenner and Cameron Zabko.

Georgia Southwestern graduations, dean’s list and president’s list AMERICUS, Ga. — The following students graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University fall 2015: Emily Nguyen and Jamie Wall of Alpharetta. Additionally, the following have been named on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Glynn Cunningham of Alpharetta, Brandon Bentsen of Forsyth, Kalin Chambers of Forsyth, Rachel Creagan of Roswell, Regina Fontalvo of Alpharetta and Michelle Linton of Forsyth. The following student was named on the fall 2015 president’s list: Amelia Cornell of Forsyth.

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE RZ15-18 – Consideration to amend the AG-1 (Agricultural) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 2. RZ15-19 – Consideration to amend the R-1 (Single Family Residential) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 3. RZ15-20 – Consideration to amend the R-2 (Single Family Residential) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 4. RZ15-21 – Consideration to amend the R-2A (Single Family Residential) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 5. RZ15-23 – Consideration to amend the CUP (Community Unit Plan) District, Chapter 64, Article VI, Division 23 RZ15-24 – Consideration to amend the Rural Milton Overlay for Single Family Type Uses (Sec. 64-1141) Chapter 48, Streets, Sidewalks and other Public Places Chapter 50, Subdivisions, and create Section 50-162, Rural Design Public Hearings:

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 the incident. He was suspended from his work Sept. 4. A few weeks later, the owner noticed that several checks for the business were not being deposited to her account. She contacted her insurance company to see a copy of some of the checks that had been cleared, and she said that recognized Smith’s signature on a few of them with her forged signature. Alpharetta police had enough probable cause to put out a warrant for theft. Smith was taken into custody May 28 after being arrested by Forsyth County police when they recognized him as a wanted man.

Speeder booked for endangering child ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man was arrested April 29 on multiple charges of speeding, child endangerment and DUI. Alpharetta police were patrolling just north of Windward Parkway on Ga. 400 late evening, when an officer saw a tan Ford Taurus speed past. Their radar verified that the driver was going

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Armed robber runs off with $400 cash JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek were called to a phone store on Medlock Bridge Road May 24 for an armed robbery in progress. A man had approached the counter, pulled out a black handgun to threaten employees and demanded money from the registers. They complied with the demands, but one of the employees had some trouble opening one of the register drawers. The suspect then became impatient and pressed the gun directly to

the employee’s leg. Once the man obtained all the cash, $400, he ordered everyone to the back room and fled before police arrived. One witness saw him get into a black Honda Accord. The suspect was described as an older white male with a scar on his lower lip.

Ohio woman battles identity fraud in Ga. JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An Ohio woman reported a case of fraud when she received a call from the Johns Creek Municipal Court May 23 about a traffic citation she said she never received. The court told her that her license would be suspended for failing to handle a ticket given to her in Georgia. The woman said she has never set foot in the state, much less Johns Creek. She said that the driver who received the citation is her cousin, who lives in Georgia but recently visited Ohio. After her cousin’s visit, the woman noticed that her driver’s license was missing. The car listed in the citation, a white Chevy Cruze, matches her cousin’s car. Both women, according to police, have similar heights, weights and appearances on their driver licenses. The cousin, when confronted, denied getting a ticket or using false

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2 suspects, 2 phones, lead to a $2K hit MILTON, Ga. — A man reported fraud June 1 when he found two unauthorized phone purchases on his bank account. Someone had used his personal information to purchase an iPhone 6SP, valued at $1,000, with a prepaid card. They did not use any identification during the transaction. Store employees identified two suspects that they had assisted during the purchase. They both appeared to be in their early 20s. The suspects later returned to purchase another $1,000 phone, same model, with a prepaid card. The bank has been notified about the fraud and investigation is ongoing.

Phone fraud threat fails to rattle man ROSWELL, Ga. — A man reported a fraudulent phone call May 13 when someone claiming to represent Georgia Power threatened to cut off the power to his house for charges he did not owe. The victim received the call from a man who identified himself as “Nicolas Pimentel” from the customer service department at Georgia Power. He spoke in Spanish and told the victim that he had an overdue balance of $400. Pimentel said that the power to the man’s house and two rental properties would be cut off if he did not pay immediately. The man was suspicious of the caller since he did not own any rental properties. He also knew he was current with his payments. He did not give the scammer any of his information and hung up instead. Georgia Power confirmed that the call was bogus. Georgia Power does not collect payments over the phone.

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Sales Garage Sale Alpharetta/Johns Creek Hartridge Subdivision; 3305 Hartridge Drive 30022. Saturday 6/11, 8am-2pm. Lighting fixtures, clothing, household appliances, miscellaneous JOHNS CREEK Wynbrook S u b d i v i s i o n , Brumblelow Road (between Nesbit Ferry and Old Alabama). Saturday 6/11, Sunday 6/12, 9am-2pm. “Stuff, Stuff and more Stuff”!

Antiques ARMOIRE: English burl walnut, double door, beveled mirror , 80”hX21”dX54”w. $750. 678-277-9970

Building Supplies VELUX SKYLIGHTS, used. (Eight, 21”x44”, two miscellaneous sizes). $475/all. 770992-6848 leave message

Cemetery ARLINGTON MEMORIAL PARK Pine Hill Section, Lots 1,2. $6000 each, Valued $9995 each. 404-401-3837

Furniture SOFA, LOVESEAT, coffee table, end tables, lamps $400/all. 678-570-8849 European wardrobe/ armoire, single door, beveled mirror, 84”hX 21”dX37”w. $600. Photos. 678-549-6057.

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MAIN CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 37 Furniture Thomasville mahogany table/Chairs and sideboard; Noritake Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guard Pattern 12 place settings; Renoir original copy European street scene; foyer mirror 38x80. 770-656-6300 FRENCH BEDROOM SET: Twin beds, headboard, footboard, dresser, side table $500. 678-277-9970

Garden/Lawn DRIFTWOOD: For decorating and/or projects. $350/all! Text for pix: 678-468-8687

Medical Equipment H O V E R O U N D MOBILE CHAIR MPV5, Joystick control, 300 pound capacity, leather seats and cup-holder, used 6 months $2000. 770-569-1103

Musical Instruments PIANO, Baby Grand: Elegant case, matching bench; warm, rich tone. Sacrifice $1650 obo. 678-445-3654 PIANO: Henry F. Miller Upright, matching bench $500/firm. 770552-4034 CELLO, 7/8 Doetsch, Pernambuco bow, Hiscox hard sided case $2400. 770-753-0787

Musical Instruments VIOLIN, West German. excellent condition, top-spruce, backmaple. $200. 678-4317465

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Recreation GOLF CART XR4 by Bat Caddy: Remote controlled; 3 years old. $425. ($800 brand new). 404-374-1058 Nordic Track Walk Fit 5000: Non-electric, no batteries. $100. 770993-0835

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3575 Bonneville Drive, Cumming .23 acres in Shady Shores $29,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678341-7400 office, 404660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com

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4030 Bridle Ridge, Suwanee. 4BR/3.5BR Brick Ranch in Lambert School District! Master on main, split bedroom plan, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and whirlpool tub, landscaped home with screened in porch and fenced yard in a fabulous sought after pool and tennis community. $393,900 Call Christy Scally, Keller Williams 678341-7400 office, 404660-2919 cell, www. AgentScally.com

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Preseason Air Conditioning tune-up, Summer Special 1st. unit $85.00. Each additional Unit $69.00. Parts and Freon extra. A & K Service 770-4802059, 770-475-0628

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT: Patios and walkways. Stonework. 15 years experience. Hundreds of reviews online; see our online photo gallery: Sudlowconcrete.com 404-285-5995

AARON’S ALL-TYPE GUTTERS Repaired and Installed. Covers, siding, soffit, facia. www.aarons-gutters. com. Senior citizen discount! 770-9342766

Cleaning Services Rosie’s Cleaning Service Residential/ Commercial. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move out. Free estimates. References upon request. 678914-8878 Need a housecleaning? Call Norma Martinez for free estimate! References. 404-4687667. “I get all your dust to earn your trust!” Housecleaning quality care for your home. Free Estimates and References. Martina 678-656-4492. We know clean, leave the details to us!

Concrete/Asphalt We fix UGLY driveways and patios. $100 OFF any concrete job over $1000 New or Repair: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. Residential or Commercial. Call for FREE estimate. The Best Concrete Company-Ask for Dave McKemey. 678-6482010. P r o f e s s i o n a l , competitive, many local references.

REPAIR or REPLACEMENT Driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls. $150 off any job over $1500 Residential or Commercial. For a FREE estimate call Dave of McKemey Concrete and Hardscapes 678914-2576. Competitive pricing. Many local references.

Farm/Garden Services Bushhog, bobcat work,clearing/ cleanups,light grading, plowing,garden tilling, pinestraw/mulch, pasture renovation/ finish mowing. Insured, experienced. 770-363-5092, michaelebrightllc@ gmail.com

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Pinestraw PINESTRAW, mulch delivery/installation available. Firewood $110/$200, plus delivery. Licensed, insured. Angels of Earth Pinestraw and Mulch. 770-831-3612.

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