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Strengthening zoning codes

Roswell continues work to control growth PAGE 4

Retiring Old Glory SAR holds ceremony ►►PAGE 6

Closure for victim’s family

Settlement reached in fatal crash that killed five ►►PAGE 10

Treats on the streets Tiff’s Treats brings warm cookies to Alpharetta ►►PAGE 16

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Batter up!

6 local grads in MLB draft PAGE 26

Drake House celebrates 10 years HOUSER WALKER ARCHITECTURE

North Fulton staple helps single moms ►►PAGE 32

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A single-vehicle crash near Lake Lanier killed one and left three more in the hospital June 16.

At 6 p.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash at Lower Pool Park off Buford Dam Road.

The crash involved a 1996 Toyota Camry being driven by Kayla Savanna

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Missing property found in man’s jeans ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two men and one women were arrested June 11 on multiple charges of forgery, fraud and theft.

The trio had attempted to purchase $1,000 of goods from a local clothing store, but left when the transaction did not go through. An employee found the interaction suspicious when the woman tried to pay by giving a driver’s license.

Loss prevention alerted Alpharetta

Welch, 19, of Buford. Welch lost control of her vehicle, which rolled onto the driver’s side. Morgan Tumlin, 14, of Buford, was ejected and temporarily pinned underneath the vehicle. Tumlin was transported to Northside Forsyth Hospital where she died from her injuries.

Elijah Mayfield, 18, of Buford, suffered minor injuries and was transported to North Fulton Hospital and later released.

Latoya Tabordon, 22, of Gainesville, suffered serious injuries and was transported to North Fulton Hospital.

Tabordon was kept overnight due to being 36 weeks pregnant with twins.

She is now in stable condition and the babies are expected to be okay.

Welch was transported to North Fulton Hospital with serious injuries and was later released.

The cause and contributing factors of the crash remain under investigation and charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Murali V. Prabhala, 45, of Nashua, NH., was arrested June 7 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Geoffrey Travis Dyer, 25, of Villa Rica, Ga., was arrested June 11 on Morrison Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI. ►► Jennifer Marie Thole, 35, of Tyson Circle, Roswell, was arrested June 2 on Ga. 400 in Roswell for DUI and imped-

ing traffic. ►► Harold Edward Bagley, 56, of Victoria Way, Roswell, was arrested May 30 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane. ►► Gregory C. Foreman, 39, of Marietta, was arrested May 26 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI, improper turn and failure to maintain

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Officers stopped the three suspects when they returned to the same store to make another purchase. The name on the credit card used did not match the woman’s, who was identified as 24-year-old Nina Adkins. The incorrect name also appeared on a receipt for a $250 designer purse that Adkins was carrying with her. She was charged with forgery and fraud.

When police searched one of the men, Deven Jackson, 22, they found several credit cards, social security cards, driver’s licenses and a Georgia Carry permit in his jeans. None of the items belonged to him. Jackson was charged with theft and forgery.

Most of the victims live in Paulding County. When contacted, they said that their property was taken from their

cars June 7.

The third man, Jahquan Crawford, 23, was arrested on an active warrant from DeKalb County for probation violation.

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Flushed from bathroom, caught with drones ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man with an active Dunwoody warrant was arrested June 10 for attempted shoplifting.

The man, Keion McGhee, 39, was found in the restroom of a local bookstore with merchandise he had not purchased. He was holding two Parrot Drones and three books worth $200 total.

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New Technology at Milan Eye Center

By Cameron Johnson, M.D. It is exciting to be able to share with you, our referring doctors, the some of the new technologies we have put in to place at Milan Eye Center in the last 6 months. We believe that by investing in new technologies such as these, we can continue to provide your patients with the latest, state of the art care.

Is Seeing the Crossword Puzzle Harder than Solving It? Could be Cataracts.

Perhaps the most exciting new acquisition at Milan Eye Center is our new Ziemer Z8 Cataract & Refractive Surgeon LDV femtosecond laser system. This is the top of the line laser system manufactured by Ziemer. Compared to other femtosecond lasers, it has many advantages. One of these is the diversity of procedures that it can perform. It is the first Ziemer laser FDA approved for Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery. It is capable of performing a perfectly, centered, round capsulorhexis of the desired diameter every time. This is of much importance with regard to helping to center multifocal lenses. The exactly reproducible size and shape of the capsulorhexis also helps with consistency of effective lens position which may contribute to more consistent refractive outcomes. The Z8 also performs fragmentation of the lens to help reduce phaco energy needed, and clear corneal incisions that are reproducible for each procedure.

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A great advance of the Z8 over its predecessor is the ability to use an OCT for guidance in the creation of Limbal Relaxing Incisions, so a uniform depth to a desired percentage of corneal thickness can be reproducibly achieved. This will enable LRIs to have a more predictable and precise effect.

The other procedures that can be performed with the Z8 include bladeless LASIK flap creation, laser assisted INTACS for keratoconus, laser assisted keratoplasty, and intrastromal pockets for corneal inlays.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. -- The fruits of the city’s continued push to revise its Unified Development Code continue to trickle in.

City leaders passed on first reading a trio of text amendments governing aesthetics and safety, and, based on a work session held before the regular City Council meeting, there are plenty more to come.

At its regular meeting June 13, the City Council passed on first reading a provision placing certain requirements for the storage of used vehicles. The action addresses cases where lots once used for another purpose are now being used to store vehicles. The new provision requires a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre and assurances the vehicles will not encroach on the public right of way before an applicant can seek a conditional use for storing vehicles. The city will not allow vehicle storage in any of the Historic District locations.

Another text amendment outlaws human signs. The ordinance does not prohibit political signs. Nor does it prohibit people wearing costumes -- people dressed as the Pillsbury Doughboy, the Statue of Liberty or any other mascot suggesting an item, service or brand.

But there can be no lettering.

The exemption drew an explanation from Mayor Jere Wood.

“We didn’t want to get into the fine line of ‘Are you wearing a costume, or are you just funny looking?’” the mayor quipped. “So, you can be funny-looking or you can wear a costume in Roswell all you want. You just can’t carry a sign.”

A third measure passed by the City Council requires a minimum distance between group homes. The new text prohibits any new group homes from being located within 3,500 feet of existing group homes.

A group home, as defined in the Unified Development Code, is a residential dwelling unit containing up to six unrelated persons who are mentally or physically impaired who are protected under the Fair Housing Act, along with support or supervisory personnel or family members.

All three provisions will receive a final vote at the next council meeting.

Earlier in the day, council members held a work session to serve up more amendments and additions to the UDC. As usual, much of the discussion dealt with minimum lot sizes, an issue championed by Councilman Mike Palermo.

One of the first proposals was to include a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet for planned residential developments (PRDs).

“The goal is protecting suburban residential when a PRD touches suburban residential,” Palermo said.

For example, he said, even though townhomes are not available for construction in suburban residential, someone could still come forward with a planned residential development and have townhomes as an available use.

City Planner Bradford Townsend said the proposal would be a precautionary measure, making it so a developer couldn’t ask for certain lot sizes below the minimum.

“Although we discussed minimum lot size as being 9,000 square feet, in suburban residential, no updates of the UDC ever said that is the minimum lot size,” Palermo said.

Although the code says certain zoning allowing small lots is unavailable in suburban residential, it does not say a planned residential development is not available, he said.

“That’s what I see as a loophole that I want to tie up,” Palermo said.

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But respect for the nation’s emblem took a downturn in the 1960s, he said, when some citizens desecrated it as a display of protest against government policies.

He said he is glad to see children of this generation rediscover an appreciation for the symbol.

Indeed, the crowd was sprinkled with more than a dozen children. Many of these are members of the Children of the American Revolution, an organization of young people who are lineal descendants of a patriot of the American Revolution.

Many were accompanied by their mothers, who were themselves members of the Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Reese said both the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution work to instill “patriotism and respect – all those American values – into the young people of today.”

He was happy with Saturday’s turnout.

The young people he works with engage in projects to support the military, projects like shipping care packages to service men and women on active duty, he said.

He noted patriot organizations such as the SAR and DAR also conduct programs in public schools and for the Boy Scouts and high school ROTC.

ROSWELL, Ga. – About 50 people gathered Saturday morning at the Northside Chapel Crematory on Crabapple Road for a ceremony retiring more than 1,200 worn and tattered flags.

The crowd gathered before a casket-like box, draped with a faded Old Glory and carrying the remnants of the nation’s banners that once flew proudly over homes, offices and buildings.

Rick Reese, Jr., president of the Piedmont Color Guard, presided over the event, which was co-sponsored by the Piedmont and the Robert Forsyth Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution.

“A flag may be a flimsy bit of printed gauze, or beautiful banner of finest silk,” Reese told the crowd. “Its intrinsic value may be trifling or great. But its real value is beyond price.

“For it is the precious symbol of all that we and all our compatriots have worked for and lived for and died for – a free nation of free men and women, true to the faith of the past, devoted to the ideals and practice of justice, freedom and democracy.”

The United States Flag Code requires that when an American flag becomes unserviceable, it should be destroyed “in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

When a flag becomes torn or tattered, it should be retired.

“Let these faded flags of our country be retired and destroyed with respectful and honorable rites and their place be taken by bright new flags,” Reese said.

Following the brief ceremony, the Rev. William Floyd, pastor of Shiloh Methodist Church in Kennesaw and Piedmont Chapter chaplain, said he’s seen a turnaround in the attitudes Americans share for The Rev. William Floyd, left, chaplain for the Piedmont the flag.

Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, reads “In the ‘50s, you the invocation at the start of the flag retirement cerewouldn’t let a flag mony Saturday in Roswell. Standing to his immediate touch the ground,” left are Rick Reese, Jr., president of the Piedmont Color he said.

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OPINION

Mary Drake, the servant’s heart, and Drake House (Much of this is taken from the obituary column I did for Mary Drake.

It is for her that The Drake House takes its name. If there is such a thing as a secular saint, Mary was one. See the HATCHER HURD article on The Drake Executive Editor hatcher@appenmediagroup.com House’s 10th anniversary page 32.)

Before the United Way had an office in Alpharetta, before North Fulton Community Charities was helping people in Roswell, Before Grady Hospital had a clinic in North Fulton, people in need in North Fulton had a person they could go to.

The good news was that person was Mary Drake.

Some say she was the heart and soul of North Fulton County, others say she was its conscience. Certainly she was the driving force behind organized charitable work north of the Chattahoochee River starting when she was the one-woman office of the Economic Opportunity Office of Atlanta for North Fulton.

You look around today, and you see a huge social infrastructure in North Fulton. There are hospitals, nonprofit organizations and a huge faith community.

There are a host of nonprofits such as North Fulton Charities, HomeStretch, Senior Services North Fulton, Star House, The Roswell Child Development Association, enAble of Georgia, Foster Care Support Foundation, and the list goes on.

That just was not the case in 1967.

North Fulton was just “some place out in the country” north of Atlanta’s suburbs.

Sparsely populated, even in the two cities of Roswell and Alpharetta, the social safety net had a lot of holes. What was there was Mary Drake. People in

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need would find her, and Mary would go about finding a way to fix it.

Ms. Drake always pointed back to one event in 1967 as the catalyst that energized her ever since.

“A little girl died in DRAKE my arms of malnutrition. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t believe something like that could happen in America, here. How could I stop [helping people],” Ms. Drake said.

She never did.

It might be getting someone medical care, it might be finding food for a family. It could be finding a family shelter or a host of other things. If a person was in need, Mary would put that person in front of the right folks. If it was an emergency, she would bring the right folks to the person.

She would often be accompanied by her partner in arm-twisting, Frances McGahee. Frances was a true Southern belle would charm the powers that be while Mary would shame them. They made a heckuva team.

It was almost out of self-preservation that the faith community helped get North Fulton Community Charities started. It serves people in need and acts as a clearinghouse to direct folks with more specialized needs to the right agencies for help.

“Because all the ministers got tired of me and Frances McGahee coming around asking them for money every week,” Drake said in a 2000 interview.

“We would see a need, and I would go call somebody for some money.

We didn’t get turned down too many times.”

She logged hundreds of miles a year taking the sick down to Grady Hospital until Grady finally opened a clinic in Roswell. She recalled the old station wagon the Red Cross kept on call and supplying the driver to take the sick

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down to Grady Hospital.

“You had to go two or three times before they’d let you see a doctor,” Drake said. “The closest DFACS [Department of Family and Children’s Services] was in Buckhead. We just had no services up here.”

She was supposed to have retired somewhere along the line when Barbara Duffy was made Community Charities executive director, but Ms. Drake was never far away. And that was just how Duffy liked it.

“Mary had been my friend and mentor from the beginning of my time as director of North Fulton Community Charities [1990]. She taught me about people.

“There is no one I know as compassionate and understanding of the families NFCC serves. She could accept each person with all warts and problems and develop trust,” said Duffy.

“She could empathize without pity or judgment.”

Ms. Drake died April 13, 2006, when at last that generous heart gave out. She was 83.

But her namesake, The Drake House, carries on. And it is fitting that this nonprofit bears her name. It’s special niche is empowering homeless mothers with young children to get back in the game of life.

Drake House provides an apartment and a program of self-help and improvement for these families to not only get respite, but a plan to recovery.

That means employment, saving money for a place for the family to call their own and mentors to help them transition from homelessness to tax-paying citizens.

Mary Drake had a servant’s heart.

She would see something that needed a fix. She would be the catalyst to get it fixed.

Her long-time friend Frances McGahee remembered her in words that were often repeated at Ms. Drake’s funeral.

“She was one of the kindest, most beautiful people I ever met,” McGahee said. “She got me started helping. She would always say to me, ‘Frances, this person needs help today.’ And then off we’d go, to find a way to help them.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Muhammad Ali column appreciated I truly enjoyed your opinion article in the June 16, North Fulton edition of Herald. It really resonated with me and while reading it, redneck reference could have been changed to a young black girl growing up in a little town in upstate New York.

I believe many of us were puzzled and didn’t know what to think of Cassius Clay in the beginning and had so

many questions about him and what he was saying and doing.

He truly was an agent for change that did it his way.

The tributes and memorial service showed that he made a difference and was embraced by many people. Thank you for your article.

Judi Carroll-Thompson North Fulton

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A $14 million settlement and vehicular homicide indictments against the trucker and trucking company involved in the deaths of five Georgia Southern University students have brought some closure to the Johns Creek family of one of the young women who died.

But the family says it will continue to bring the fight to the state Legislature for tougher texting-while-driving laws.

Sherrin Pittman received that phone call no parent wants to receive to learn her 21-year-old daughter, Catherine “McKay”, had been killed along with four other students when a semi-tractor crashed into their vehicle.

Since receiving that devastating news, Pittman along with John Bemont, the girl’s grandfather, have been lobbying for more stringent texting-whiledriving laws.

So they were pleased with the news a Bryan County grand jury indicted June 15 the truck driver, John Wayne Johnson, 56, who slammed into two cars carrying Georgia Southern nursing students 14 months ago.

The girls were in two cars and slowed because of an accident ahead of them. Five were killed and two seriously injured when the truck rammed both cars.

The grand jury also indicted the trucking company, Total Transportation. The grand jury charges include first-degree vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle and reckless driving.

Johnson admitted to texting and sharing images prior to the crash, but he has stated he was not doing so at the time of the accident. While the accident occurred at night, the grand jury took note that the road was straight with weather conditions clear so that Johnson should have no cause to have hit the two cars.

Pittman said the indictments were “a dream” for her. But this is not the end but a beginning, she said.

“The company that owns Total Trucking is U.S. Express, one of the top haulers in the country. And there is much more that they as a company

McKay Pittman need to do for safety on the roads,” Pittman said.

“They have to make a choice. They knew their driver had been texting.

They knew the driver had a bad record.

But in their greed to get more trucks rolling, they hired him anyway.”

She said their investigation showed this driver had flipped a truck he was hauling in before and had several driving violations. Yet the company hired him and paid a $5,000 bonus to boot.

“They chose not to address it,” she said. “Their goal was to put a large number of drivers on the road and haul as much freight as they could. In my opinion, they were only interested in making as much money as they could.”

What is also troubling is, under Georgia law, an accident, even a fatal one, while texting is not a felony. Pittman and Bemont say they are working with state Sen. David Shafer to get a bill before the next General Assembly.

“Texting is not considered reckless under the law,” Pittman said. “So we are reaching out to the Legislature.”

Bemont said they want to see cab cameras that will observe what is happening and what the driver was doing just prior to an accident.

“When you put the price of cameras versus the loss of lives, it’s just pennies,” Bemont said.

Their attorney Render C. Freeman with Anderson Tate & Carr said using a cell phone while driving a tractor-trailer is inherently dangerous.

“The law needs to catch up with

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common sense,” Freeman said. “We are particularly pleased with the indictment of the employer, Total Transportation of Mississippi, as our investigation for the last year had focused almost exclusively on its culpability in addition to the culpability of their driver.”

Freeman said the company had no business hiring a driver who should never have been put behind the wheel, given his history of falling asleep and crashing another tractor-trailer.

“Then, they made matters worse by keeping him up all night and all day for no good reason before dispatching him to drive from Jackson, Mississippi, to Savannah.

“They should’ve put them up in a hotel and delayed the dispatch so that he could begin the trip well rested. There was no deadline for the delivery of the load,” Freeman said.

The technology to ensure truckers are driving safely and obeying the rules of the road already exists. It is just a question of installing it. Now the companies appear to be ready to comply with cab cameras and enforced rest periods for drivers, he said.

“We hope and pray that the jury will agree. An example needs to be made of this driver and this company to make our roadways safer.”

With more than $70 million in damages already agreed to by the parent company U.S. Express, Freeman said the company has agreed to make changes.

Bemont said this case needs to be a wakeup call.

“We need the truckers and the trucking industry,” Bemont said. “But we need drivers who are safe. That means the companies that hire the drivers must protect us, the driving public.

“It is about protecting us and the trucker. It’s about safety.”

Georgia Tourism releases list of top dishes NORTH ATLANTA — Three North Fulton and Forsyth County restaurants have been named on the 2016-2017 list of “100 Plates Locals Love.” The list is compiled annually by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division and is featured in “Georgia Eats,” the state’s culinary guide.

“Georgia’s cities, towns and backroads are filled with authentic restaurants and culinary specialties that visitors love to experience when they travel,” said Kevin Langston, deputy commissioner for tourism at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “The list of ‘100 Plates Locals Love’ is our way of providing visitors and locals with suggestions, the same way we would recommend restaurants to our family and friends.”

The North Fulton and Forsyth dishes that made it on the list are: • Short rib torchetti: Bite Bistro & Bar, 11500 Webb Bridge Way, Alpharetta, biteatl. com • Crawfish risotto: Roux on Canton, 946 Canton St., Roswell, rouxoncanton.com • Cuban Sandwich: Coco’s Cuban Restaurant, 1240 Buford Highway, Cumming, cocoscuban.com “We’re very proud to have one of the top ‘100 Plates Locals Love’ in our county,” said

Anna Barlow, director of tourism at the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.

“Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of cuisine options in Cumming and Forsyth County. No matter your palate preference, we’re sure you can find a plate you’ll love in our diverse culinary scene.”

The dishes were selected from nearly 600 nominations that were submitted on ExploreGeorgia.org in November 2015 and evaluated by a panel of judges, who selected the final list.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Officials have moved forward with two major projects designed to provide the city with more attractions for tourists and businesses.

City leaders broke ground this week on a $112 million public-private project to build the city’s first luxury hotel and conference center at Avalon.

At the same time, the city adopted the first phase of designs on a $2.8 million art center at the site of the old Fulton County Library on Mayfield Road.

The city, Stormont Hospitality Group, North American Properties and Long Wharf Real Estate Partners turned the first dirt on the Hotel at Avalon, a luxury 330-key hotel, and the adjoining 65,000-square-foot Alpharetta Conference Center.

The $112 million project is the culmination of a public-private partnership to bring a world-class hotel, conference and event facility to the city.

“Great innovations need great spaces,” said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “You simply cannot be a great technology city without great technology gatherings.”

The Hotel at Avalon will be a member of Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels. Avalon management said the hotel will create a resort-inspired destination at Avalon.

The 86-acre mixed-use development features more than 500,000 square feet of best-in-class retail, 16 restaurants featuring Atlanta’s premier chefs, a 12-screen all premium theater, Class A office and luxury residences.

The hotel and conference center will open at Avalon in January 2018.

“With more than 600 technology companies in Alpharetta, The Hotel at Avalon and Alpharetta Conference Center will bring much-needed meeting and conference space to the North Fulton community,” said Jim Stormont, president of Stormont Hospitality Group.

“The market is currently underserved for full-service hotels and conference facilities.”

North Fulton County offers 719 full-service hotel rooms in an area that serves 24 million square feet of occupied office space.

Phase II of Avalon is bringing an additional 550,000 square feet of Class A office space. This translates to only one full-service hotel room for every

Great innovations need great spaces.

You simply cannot be a great technology city without great technology gatherings.”

DAVID BELLE ISLE Alpharetta Mayor

33,000 square feet of office space, less than one third as much as the nearby Buckhead and Perimeter markets.

The Hotel at Avalon will incorporate a local chef-driven restaurant, 24hour fitness center, upscale pool with outdoor catering space, Club Avalon Concierge and valet service.

Meanwhile, on Monday, the Alpharetta City Council approved the architectural design concept for its proposed Arts Center.

Hank Houser of Houser Walker Architecture provided a Power Point presentation that showed how the old Fulton County Library could be converted into a state-of-the-art cultural center.

The plans, he said, were developed from feedback collected at eight public input sessions held in recent months.

Plans call for flexible interiors that include working areas and a display area that can accommodate various sized crowds. Plans also include expanded parking, dressing up the exterior, an extended porch and a new walkway with landscaping.

City councilmen said they were impressed by the designs and wondered at how so much could be accomplished on the provided budget.

“This is more than I thought we could do with this building,” Councilman Chris Owens said.

Councilman Jim Gilvin pointed out that Alpharetta owes a debt of gratitude to Fulton County for donating the building to the city. As part of the arrangement, the city donated land near City Center for the new county library.

The cost-savings the city will enjoy by having an existing building to convert into an arts center, Gilvin said, shows what can happen when two governments work together.

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The team placed seventh out of 450 teams in the April 2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Hunt Seat & Western National Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

Since September 2015, the BritMohr Farm equestrian team in Alpharetta has competed with public school, private school and barn teams from across the United States in four riding ability levels including beginner, novice, intermediate, and open.

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Local golfer competes in the U.S. Open

BY MILES GARRETT news@appenmediagroup.com OAKMONT, Pa. — It’s not often that at age 19 you get to compete with the best in your profession.

However that is exactly what former Cambridge High School graduate and current South Carolina Gamecock Ryan Stachler did June 16-19 at the U.S. Open.

“It was fun,” he said. “It was a cool experience and it’s definitely something I won’t forget.”

Throughout the weekend, Stachler played alongside the best golfers in the world and even had the second-ranked player in the world golf rankings, Jordan Spieth, in the locker right next to his.

“These are guys I watch play every week,” he said. “I played practice rounds with Jason Dufner, Justin Thomas and Patrick Rodgers, it was cool seeing the best guys in the world and how they prepare.”

Luke Donald and Georgia native Bubba Watson were among the golfers who Stachler interacted with throughout the week. Stachler shared a brief conversation with Jordan Speith just before he teed off and even had lunch with his family over the weekend.

“We both had similar tee times,” he said. “Right before I teed off he said ‘Enjoy yourself today.’”

After only playing in a handful of tournaments at South Carolina Stachler was originally nervous playing in the biggest weekend of his career, but he remained level-headed amid hundreds of people watching.

“I was surprised at how well I handled myself— staying calm,” he said.

“My tempo went up pretty quick with all the people watching, but I think I played fairly calm having never played in front of a crowd before.”

Stachler finished his Open debut by shooting 22 over par, shooting a 78 in the first round followed by an 84 in the second to finish at 162. He did not make the final cut to start the third round.

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Ryan Stachler stands beside his head coach at South Carolina Bill McDonald during the U.S. Open.

Stachler: Continued from Page 14 While the result wasn’t what he’d hoped for, Stachler said he learned a lot he wasn’t aware of from fellow professionals.

“No one really played a full practice round,” he said. “None of these guys are playing 18 holes a day. Instead they’re getting prepared each day and not wearing themselves out.”

Stachler added that honing his shots is something that he learned and something that he hopes to add to his already impressive skillset on the golf course. He said that this was something that could have helped him obtain a better score over the weekend.

“I need to zone in on getting consistent shot shapes,” he said. “I need to have something to fall back on under pressure.”

Stachler is set to begin his sophomore year at South Carolina this fall following a freshman season that had its ups and downs.

His top finish came at Camden after tying for 22nd place, shooting an 8-over 218. He made the cut for Oakmont after shooting a 68 in local qualifying at Peachtree City Golf Course.

“At sectionals, the local qualifiers join the top guys who don’t make it,” he said. “They send you an email and you register for the U.S. Open through that.”

As for the future of the young golfer, he is now focusing on two amateur tournaments in July and the U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan Aug. 15-21 in what Stachler calls, “the U.S. Open for amateur golfers.”

Stachler’s training schedule for tournaments involves being at the golf course as much as he can. “I practice just about every day,” he said. “I usually take about a day off a week, but for the most part it’s an everyday thing for me.”

Stachler, who sometimes golfs at Alpharetta’s Crooked Creek Club, was a two-time All-State selection and helped lead Milton to the 2012 Class AAAAA GHSA state title and Cambridge to the 2015 Class AAAAA GHSA state title.

“Ryan was not only a leader with his playing ability, he was a true leader who led by example,” said his former coach at Milton and Cambridge Peter Vajda. “He set the tone for the team and helped the young guys understand how to play tournament golf.”

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It has the key demographics of a good mix of business, hospitals, retail and homes.

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PUTTING TREATS ON THE STREETS:

Tiff’s Treats now delivers warm cookies in Alpharetta First store outside of Texas

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — We’re used to being able to order pizza or Chinese food fresh, hot and quickly to our homes. But now Alpharetta is eating up a new option — cookies straight from the oven to the front door.

This isn’t just another half-baked plan. Tiff’s Treats really delivers.

Tiff’s Treats officially fired up its ovens June 11 to a line of customers wrapped around the building at 3665 Old Milton Parkway.

The company offers a unique take on food delivery. Instead of the usual dining options, Tiff’s brings customers warm, fresh cookies and other desserts on demand. After ordering online or over the phone, bakers put the cookies in the oven so the goodies are

baked fresh for each customer. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half for cookies to reach the customer. Special orders may take longer.

This will be Tiff’s 23rd store, but the first out of the company’s home state of Texas. Although new to town, the staff was warmly greeted on opening day when more than 1,500 dozen cookies were sold.

Executive Vice President of Marketing Jeff Sartor said the company knew it could survive in Texas, but he wanted to test its limits by expanding out of state.

One of the big reasons for picking the Atlanta area was the opportunity for multiple locations around the city. In addition to Alpharetta, the company is working on opening stores in Midtown and Sandy Springs.

“We originally picked Atlanta overall, but we knew Alpharetta was going to command its own store,” Sartor said. “Alpharetta stood out because of the growing

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To garner some interest in Tiff’s before opening its doors, the staff went around to businesses and delivered a dozen or two of the treats as a “cookie sampling.” This helps potential customers feel the warmth and smell the cookies so they will hopefully stop back in. Sartor said it’s a way to “get treats on the streets.”

But still, some may say they can just make cookies at home.

“Aside from the mess you’ll have to clean up and the time you’ll spend doing that, there is something special about that moment when cookies arrive,” he said. “Not just when they arrive, but when they arrive warm. Knowing someone took the time to bake them up and send them out. There’s something special about it.”

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The Braves unleash ‘The Battery Atlanta’ After reading my article last week regarding Wakefield Beasley and Associates’ CEO Lamar Wakefield and his thoughts on current trends in designing mixeduse development, GEOFF SMITH a couple readers Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com responded with a question: “What about the Braves Stadium?”

As mentioned, Wakefield Beasley is also the architect behind the new mixed-use development surrounding the Braves’ new SunTrust Park. The Braves actually own the property and hired Wakefield Beasley to design the project. For those who do not know, this is a significant project with more than 400,000 square feet of retail and office space. It will include Comcast’s new regional headquarters in a roughly 10-story building overlooking the stadium. It will also include more than 550 residences, an Omni hotel and a rebuild of the old Atlanta Roxy theater.

The project has been named The Battery Atlanta. While this term has been used to describe other developments, or neighborhoods, around the country, it has a special, dual-meaning, here. For those who do now know, the term ‘battery’ is used in baseball to describe the pitcher and catcher tandem.

It is an awesome development of city blocks housing five-plus story buildings. For this project, Wakefield Beasley produced a video of what it will look like. It can be seen at batteryatl.com. I strongly encourage you to view it.

Wakefield said The Battery Atlanta is one of his favorite projects, and working with the Braves organization was great.

“The Braves were fantastic clients,”

he said. “From the beginning they knew exactly what they wanted to do here. They wanted to do something great.”

The Battery Atlanta is well under construction and the developer is signing up tenants. Ford Fry will bring his El Felix restaurant, Linton Hopkins, who has two Holeman & Finch burger restaurants inside Turner Field, is opening a steak house concept outside the ballpark.

And famed celebrity brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg will open their first Wahlburgers restaurant there.

Developing The Battery Atlanta and SunTrust Park are stark contrasts to what is going on around the new Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Around SunTrust Park in Cobb, it was much simpler to assemble large properties and build from the ground-up this new, massive, mixed-use community. The area around Mercedes-Benz stadium is mostly residential neighborhoods.

A main reason for the Braves leaving Turner Field was their long-time desire to have a welcoming environment surrounding their stadium. They wanted a place where fans could go before and after the game. They will certainly have it with The Battery Atlanta.

The Falcons are working with the City of Atlanta to improve the surrounding neighborhoods, including providing more than $30 million for investment opportunities and more than $6 million in grants for community development projects.

Wakefield has been involved in a project there called City of Refuge.

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This is a program aimed to improve a neighborhood just west of the new stadium. More than 40 percent of the residents in this neighborhood live below the poverty line, and according to the City of Refuge, this zip code accounts for 60 percent of all murders in Atlanta. City of Refuge, with the help of some big Atlanta companies, focuses on improving housing, youth development, health and wellness and vocation. Wakefield is working with them to help design major rehabilitations of some of the abandoned buildings in that area.

“It is a great project and we are proud to be a part of it,” Wakefield said.

Many of the redeveloped buildings will address issues specific to that neighborhood. Eden Village 1, for example, is a “one-stop shop for women in crisis,” featuring 40 hotelstyle rooms designed exclusively for mothers with children. In addition to housing, it will offer medical, vision, dental and mental healthcare.

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Appen Media welcomes new summer interns

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group welcomes a new crop of summer interns into the newsroom.

Three promising young adults began work June 1 and will work until the end of the summer covering a range of content topics – from government to community news and everything in between.

Kelsey Asher is a 2013 Pope High School graduate. She currently attends the University of West Georgia pursuing a mass communications degree with a concentration on convergence journalism. She is a rising senior.

Asher wanted to intern at Appen Media Group because she was curious to learn how a real newsroom operates.

“So far I have already absorbed so much great information,” Asher said. “I

feel I have made so many great connections and I just love my Appen family.”

Kylie McFadden is a 2013 Milton High School graduate. She’s attending the University of Mississippi majoring in integrated marketing communications. She is also a rising senior.

“My family has read the local newspapers for years, so I’ve always had Appen on my radar,” McFadden said.

“Writing for the Appen Media Group newspapers not only lets me use my experience from working at my school’s newspaper, but it lets me become more involved in and learn more about my community.”

Miles Garrett is a 2014 Cambridge High School graduate. He’s currently a rising junior at Elon University where he is majoring in broadcast journalism.

As a firm believer in telling the stories of the people in and around the North Fulton and Forsyth County

From left, Kylie McFadden, Miles Garrett and Kelsey Asher. area, Garrett said interning at a place like Appen Media will help advance his knowledge and expand his outreach as a reporter.

“I hope to tell as many stories as I can about people among the North Fulton and Forsyth County communi-

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Johns Creek Advantage announces new educational series Third Tuesdays reserved for getting businesses up to speed on JC events JOHNS CREEK, GA –Johns Creek Advantage (JCA) announces a new, and free, educational series for startups and business owners.

These events will be on the third Tuesday of each month, hence Third Tuesdays, and will move to various locations in Johns Creek.

To kick off the event series the Community Development Director, Sharon Ebert, and Deputy Community Development Director, Matthew Dickison, will be discussing the most popular aspects of the sign ordinance and some things you may not know about the ordinance.

They will also discuss:

• the proposed noise section of the Nuisance Ordinance; • answer any questions businesses have as to the potential effects of the ordinance on their business.

• give an overview of the Comprehensive Plan process and explain the ways that business owners can, and should, participate in this process.

The next three future event topics were specifically requested by business owners.

The August event will feature a leading real estate expert & radio talk show host, Cleve Gaddis. Gaddis, a Johns Creek resident and business owner, will explain current commercial rent rate trends, what makes these trends change over time and how these changes may affect your business.

The September event will feature a panThe September event will feature a panel of Johns Creek small business

owners/operators. These business owners will relate success stories, pitfalls and lessons learned.

JCA will have a business owner who started a business from scratch, an owner who purchased a business from someone, an owner who opened a second business location in Johns Creek and a business owner who started a business at home, then moved to a commercial space.

The panelists should be able to provide insight into almost any small business scenario.

The October event is all about business finances, and to enliven that discussion, JCA has three panelists, all experts in their respective fields.

• Vincent Russo, is a crowd-funding expert and partner at Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC. Russo was the general counsel at the Georgia Secretary of State’s

Office and also served as Georgia’s assistant commissioner of securities beginning in 2010.

• Adrienne Sipe is the director of Government Guaranteed Lending at SYNOVUS. • Chris Spreher is assistant vice president of American Commerce Bank; a bank which specializes in nontraditional small business loans.

Find all the information about these events and additional Third Tuesday events on the Johns Creek Advantage website.

Johns Creek Advantage is the economic development organization for Johns Creek. It is a public – private partnership with the city of Johns Creek and 52 member businesses.

JCA is tasked with the recruitment of new businesses and the retention and expansion of our current businesses.

DDM names new director of development and PR ROSWELL, Ga. — Developmental Disabilities Ministries, Inc., has named Roswell resident, Lettie Ongie as Director of Development and Public Relations.

Previously, Ongie served in roles in communications, outreach and marketing with The Clean Air Campaign and HNTB Corporation. In her new role, she will work to further expand knowledge and awareness of DDM’s mission, to

empower individuals with developmental disabilities.

DDM is a nonprofit, charitable corporation serving adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

Headquartered in Norcross, DDM owns and

ONGIE

operates 19 homes in the state, where individuals with special needs are able to live and thrive. Residents work, attend day programs and have resources readily available to encourage independence.

“I am impressed not only with the mission of DDM, but the people here.

Everyone is working toward the same goal: to ensure that our families and individuals with special needs are sup-

ported, provided with resources and able to live enriched lives,” said Ongie. “The goal is inclusion and support for all, and I absolutely love that.”

DDM is supported by churches, endowments, memorials, foundations and individual contributions. For more information and to get involved, visit www. ddmga.org or contact Ongie at longie@ ddmga.org.

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To All Our Sponsors The Drake House has served North Fulton’s most vulnerable families for the past ten years.

We thank all of our supporters who have made this possible and we celebrate the Sponsors of our 10th Anniversary An Evening Under the Stars.

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CALENDAR

COLOR CAFE

Take a break and color at the Roswell Visual Arts Center. Choose from a variety of coloring books, colored pencils, crayons paints and other materials. Free coffee and tea is also available in a quiet and relaxing environment. The next color café is on Wednesday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m at the Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Information can be found at roswellgov.com.

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EVENTS:

DREAMWEAVERS LOW COUNTRY BOIL

What: DreamWeavers of Georgia is offering an all-you-can-eat low country boil with live music. Proceeds will go toward building a new Alpharetta playground for foster children.

Where: The Farm House, 13525 Arnold Mill Road, Milton When: Saturday, June 25, 4-8 p.m.

Cost: $40 for adults, $15 for children; discounts available for foster parents and children More info and registration: conta. cc/1UarEpU

WILLIAM J. WARNER BOOK SIGNING

What: Author William J. Warner will be available to sign copies of his books “Inside FBI Polygraph” and “Appalachian Impasse.”

When: Saturday, June 25, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Da Vinci’s Donuts, 131 S Main St., Suite F, Alpharetta More info: michelle@keymgc.com

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: Saturday, June 25, 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

ROSWELL PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION CONCERTS

What: The Roswell United Methodist Church will host the 35th annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration Concerts with a live chorus and reception honoring veterans.

When: Friday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 26, 3 p.m.

Where: 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com/concerts, 770594-0512

RUPERT’S ORCHESTRA

MARTINA DESGOUTTES BOOK SIGNING

What: Author Martina Desgouttes will be available to sign copies of her book “I’m Bad Fat.” When: Saturday, June 25, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Yogurtini, 11890 Douglas Road, Alpharetta More info: michelle@keymgc.com

family-friendly Summer Puppet Series.

Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: June 20-25 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

BUST A MOVE ‘80S STYLE

What: Erin’s Hope for Friends, a nonprofit devoted to helping teens with High Functioning Autism Spectrum disorders, is having its annual celebration and silent auction with live music.

When: Saturday, June 25, 7-11 p.m.

Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway., Alpharetta Cost: $75 More info: erinshopeforfriends.org

HUMAN TRAFFICKING INFO SESSION

What: End Human Trafficking Now will provide a short presentation on the crisis in Georgia and provide information on how the community can help. The event starts with dinner and wine.

When: Sunday, June 26, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Pastis, 928 Canton St., Roswell Cost: $50, includes food and drink More info: cokkie@endhtnow.com, endhtnow.com

PARK PLACE BOOK CLUB

What: Join the Park Place Book Club as they meet to discuss “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Everyone is welcome and light refreshments will be served.

When: Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ROSWELL’S SUMMER PUPPET SERIES

What: Tanglewood Marionettes presents “The Dragon King” as part of Roswell’s

What: The Johns Creek Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park starts with a free performance by Rupert’s Orchestra, who plays everything from Top 40 to Swing. Reserve seating available.

When: Friday, June 24, 7 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ARTAROUND ROWELL: A SCULPTURE TOUR

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 29.

Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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

LIBRARY EVENTS:

What: Heart of Roswell Park will be hosting a free live concert by jazz students from Kennesaw State University as part of the ArtAround Roswell Sculpture Tour.

When: Saturday, June 25, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Heart of Roswell Park, Canton Street, Roswell More info: artaroundroswell.com

ROSWELL’S SUMMER PUPPET SERIES

What: StoneLion Puppets presents “The Little Red Hen’s Garden” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series. Show times available at roswellgov.com.

When: June 27-July 2 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

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

MOCK SAT

What: Students can take a full-length, proctored, mock test to learn what to expect on the SAT. Participants will receive a report with a comprehensive analysis of their performance after completion.

When: Friday, June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Registration: applerouth.com/ schools/116842 More info: afpls.org

BOARD GAME DAY

What: Come hang out and play dozens of board games of various styles and types. People are welcome to bring their own.

When: Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Branch Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB What: The club will be discussing “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. Everyone is welcome to join.

When: Tuesday, June 28, 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

BOOK PUBLISHING 101 WORKSHOP

What: Learn the basics of publishing a book through traditional and non-traditional avenues.

When: Saturday, June 25, 2-3 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org

HUNTERS IN THE SKY

What: Come see and learn about birds of prey. The Chattahoochee Nature Center will bring a live hawk and owl as part of this workshop.

When: Monday, June 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.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

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE: GEORGIA SPCA ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA

What: The Georgia SPCA invites everyone, 21 and older, to this musical tour of the last century’s greatest hits, from Elvis to Lady Gaga, along with vintage cars, food, auctions and dancing. Come dressed in your favorite decade attire.

When: Saturday, June 25, 6:30-11 p.m.

Cost: $75 Where: Atlanta Classic Cars, 2586 Satellite Blvd., Duluth More info: GeorgiaSPCAspecialevents. com

TEEN IMPROV WORKSHOP

What: Forefront Arts presents a two hour workshop on improv comedy to help teens improve their communication, collaboration and creativity. It’s a fun and easy way to boost confidence with public speaking.

When: Monday, June 27, 2 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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OLD FOURTH WARD ARTS FESTIVAL

What: The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will celebrate its free fourth annual art festival. Come explore painting, photography, glasswork and more with live music, local food, demonstrations and games.

When: June 25-26 Where: Historic Fourth Ward Park, 592 N. Angier Ave., NE, Atlanta More info: oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com

ACOUSTIC EIDOLON

What: Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello as they perform a unique blend of Celtic, Folk, World and Latin music.

When: Saturday, June 25, 8 p.m.

Where: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door More info and to purchase tickets: sixstringsocialclub.com

GET OUTSIDE GEORGIA:

Cool and shady hiking at Leita Thompson Park Last time, we looked at how you can comfortably connect with the outdoors even when the summer sun is blazing. Specifically, we talked about STEVE HUDSON staying indoors Get Outside Georgia, in air-conditioned Chattahoochee Media Group comfort and doing some virtual exploration using topo maps. That’s fun on a hot summer day.

However, it’s never very long until the call of the outside world gets too loud to ignore. Sooner or later you’ll be ready for the outdoors no matter what the temperature happens to be.

That’s the way it is today. Temperatures forecast for the 90s, but I’ve got to get outside!

What’s an outdoor adventurer to do on a day like that? Here’s one close-by possibility: check out the hiking trails in Leita Thompson Memorial Park.

Located on Highway 92, 1200 Woodstock Road, this park offers hiking opportunities that you’re sure to enjoy. The park came to be after the Leitalift Foundation donated upwards of 100 acres of mostly undeveloped land to Roswell’s Recreation and Parks Department in 2001. Leita Thompson, an early banking executive with a heart for helping other working women, had acquired the land in the mid-1940’s and lived there until her death in 1978. The foundation’s donation, combined with a previously acquired parcel of roughly 35 acres, ultimately resulted in the 140-plusacre park that we can enjoy today.

Leita Thompson Memorial Park is popular with hikers and joggers. It offers a great network of trails, and those trails are almost completely shaded. That makes it a good destination for summertime outdoor adven-

ture.

What are those trails like? Wide, inviting and graveled, they offer a variety of hiking and jogging experiences over some occasionally challenging topography. Trail maps at the site identify three routes to explore. The “red” (about 2 miles) and “blue” (about 2.25 miles) routes take you around the perimeter of the park, following the same path for much of their length. Along the way, you’ll pass through scenic forest and also cross an earthen dam, which forms a tranquil lake. The “yellow” route, an inand-out trail with a nice loop at its far end, offers just over a mile of similarly enjoyable hiking. Finally, an interior trail accessible from either end of the dam takes you around the lake.

There’s more here than just trails, however. For example, there’s a dog park on the eastern end of the property. Meanwhile, back in the woods, the lake is open to catch-and-release fishing from the bank, though fishing access is limited by lush vegetation along the shore.

Finally, you may want to see what’s going on at Roswell’s Arts Center West, the ceramic arts educational facility located front-and-center facing Highway 92. The center offers a variety of classes; you can learn about the programs offered there at roswellclaycollective.com.

Leita Thompson Memorial Park offers family-friendly outdoor adventure right off one of the area’s busiest highways. It’s an under-the-radar gem that you’ll definitely want to explore.

There are many excellent summertime hiking opportunities in our area, including the great trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Learn about those great hikes in Steve Hudson’s book Hiking the Hooch.

It’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon or at www.chattahoocheemedia.com.

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Ask Pam, your local expert in Alzheimer’s Disease

It’s never too soon or too late to prepare for retirement.

Research suggests more planning needed (NAPSI)—About 10,000 baby boomers retire every day across America but research from the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has found they are losing confidence in their ability to attain financial security during their retirement years. A 2015 study by the IRI found that only 27 percent of boomers are highly confident their savings will last throughout retirement. This is the lowest level since 2011, when this annual study began.

Retirement planning experts say the lack of confidence could be the result of a combination of factors that have made saving for a secure retirement more difficult. These factors include longer life spans and thus potentially longer retirements, uncertainty with retirement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, and the rising cost of health care.

The survey found that many boomers have not risen to the challenge and have inadequate savings for retirement. As a result, they may need to work longer than planned or face steep cutbacks to make ends meet in retirement.

“Unfortunately, many baby boomers are unprepared for retirement and few can be absolutely certain their savings will last 20 to 30 years after they have stopped working,” IRI President and CEO Cathy Weatherford said.

“But there’s some good news in our research. We have found—overwhelmingly—that those who have developed a holistic retirement plan are by far the most confident and best positioned to attain a financially secure retirement.”

National Retirement Planning Week® 2016 is April 11 to 15. Given the benefits of having a comprehensive retirement plan in place to guide you to a secure retirement, Americans are encouraged to use this time to develop their own plan. Those who have already done so are urged to review and update their plans.

To help with the process, the National Retirement Planning Coalition established the website www.RetireOnYourTerms.org, offering Americans of all ages the latest retirement planning information, tools and resources. The site organizes these resources based on life stages, ranging from students all the way to those in their 70s and beyond.

Those who require additional assistance and individualized guidance are encouraged to consult with a financial professional. Financial advisers can help you explore your retirement needs and develop a savings plan to get there.

Editor’s Note: National Retirement Planning Week 2016 is April 11 to 15 but this article can be of interest to your readers at any time.

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The Roswell Hornets’ average margin of victory was 40-plus points during the regular season this year. Roswell finished the season 14-1.

Best of the Year: Teams The best local teams from the 2015-16 season

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -- In the final installment of Appen Media Group’s Best of the Year, we now focus on the best teams of the year, listed below in no particular order.

St. Francis girls’ basketball -- At the outset of the 2015-16 season, Lady Knights Head Coach Aisha Kennedy said one of her team’s goals was to be nationally ranked. Mission accomplished. This season the Lady Knights compiled a 31-2 record and won their second consecutive Class A state championship. The Lady Knights finished the season ranked 13th in the nation according to the USA Today Super 25 Expert rankings.

Blessed Trinity Baseball -- Also nationally ranked, the Titans of Blessed Trinity compiled a 33-4 record this season, but fell short of capturing their third straight Class 3A state title against rival Westminster. Dating back to last season, the Titans compiled 49 straight wins until that streak was ended against another nationally ranked team from Louisiana. BT had a team ERA of 0.79 while scoring an average of 8.6 runs per game.

Chattahoochee boys’ soccer -- The Cougars fell just short of capturing their first state championship in Class 6A, compiling an 18-1 record before falling in the state championship game.

Throughout the season, Hooch held 12 opponents scoreless and gave up more than one goal in just a single game.

Meanwhile, their offense averaged just under four goals per game.

Roswell football -- The Hornets had their most dominate regular season in the team’s 65-year history, outscoring opponents by an average of more than 40 points per game throughout the regular season thanks to a high-powered offense and stingy defense. In the playoffs, Roswell continued to win, going 14-0 before losing to nationally ranked Colquitt Co. in the Class 6A state championship game.

Lambert boys’ lacrosse -- The Longhorns compiled a perfect 21-0 season on their way to the Class 6A state championship, their third in school history. Lambert won nine games by 10 or more goals and scored more than 10 goals in 18 of its 21 games.

Fellowship Christian girls’ soccer -- The FCS girls soccer team averaged 5.6 goals per game while allowing less than one goal per game, outscoring opponents 107-13 for the season.

Given those numbers, it’s no surprise the team compiled an 18-1 record and captured the Class A girls soccer state championship May 12, the school’s first-ever state championship in a team sport.

West Forsyth girls’ basketball -- From the outset of the season, it was obvious that the Lady Wolverines had talent, however, few could have expected just how good of a season they would have. West compiled a 25-7 record, won the Region 6-AAAAAA title, and made it all the way to final four of the state playoffs.

Blessed Trinity volleyball – BT’s volleyball team compiled a 42-18 record this season, with many of its losses

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High school rowers sign with college crews

Chattahoochee boys’ soccer compiled an 18-1 record this season and shut out 12 opponents.

Teams: Continued from Page 24 coming in national tournaments or playing teams from higher classes. In Class 3A, the Titans were dominant and won their fourth state championship in the past six years.

South Forsyth football -- The War Eagles put together a breakout season in Region 6-AAAAAA, going 8-1 in the region and winning the region title.

South averaged 37 points per game while its defense held six opponents to fewer than 10 points. It took eventual state champions Colquitt County to

knock off South in the third round of the state playoffs.

King’s Ridge baseball -- The twotime defending state champion Tigers fell short of a three-peat this season, but still compiled a 28-5 record and won a third consecutive region title.

The Tigers had an OBP of .428 and a team ERA of 1.84 this season.

Milton girls’ lacrosse -- One of the most successful girls’ lacrosse programs in the southeast had another stellar season at 21-3. Two of the Lady Eagles’ losses came to teams ranked in the top 20 nationally, with the third loss coming in the state championship game. Milton’s average margin of victory was 12 goals per game.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Five high school seniors at the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association have committed to row at well-known college crew programs. All five currently row with the AJRA Varsity Women’s squad, coached

by Jordan Smith and Lauren Smeeding. Their pledges are listed below: • Ariane Fong, coxswain (Westminster Schools) – Princeton University • Amelia Herrera (Roswell High School) – University of Louisville • Kira Koziak (Walton High School) – University of Miami • Samantha Morton (Alpharetta High School) – Boston University • Amy Pitzel (Chattahoochee High School) – University of Tulsa “We are very excited to see what comes next for these five young women, along with the rest of our strong 2016 senior class. These seniors have helped AJRA grow over their tenure, and are leaving a legacy of teamwork, success, and new standards. We wish them the best of luck as they head out across the country and compete collegiately,” said Low, AJRA executive director.

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Pictured from left are Samantha Morton, Amy Pitzel, Ariane Fong, Kira Koziak and Amelia Herrara, who have all signed on to continue rowing with college crew teams.

AJRA is a nonprofit youth sports organization dedicated to teaching middle and high school students the Olympic sport of rowing. More information about AJRA is available at www.ajracrew.com.

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North Fulton players catch eye of big leagues Six graduates from Johns Creek, Northview and Milton selected in MLB draft

By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. -- During last week’s MLB draft, six graduates from schools in North Fulton were selected to continue their pursuit of playing in the big leagues. Three former Johns Creek pitchers from the graduating class of 2013 were selected, along with two former Northview Titans and a graduate of Milton.

Left-handed pitcher Connor Jones, a 2013 graduate of Johns Creek, was selected by the New York Yankees in the 11th round. Jones, who was rated the top left-handed pitcher in the state according Perfect Game in his senior season with the Gladiators, attended the University of Georgia where he went 5-8 and had an ERA of 5.13.

After graduating from Johns Creek in 2013, right-handed pitchers Brandon Gold and Matthew Gorst continued their careers together as both attend Georgia Tech, and both were selected in the 12th round of the draft. Gold, who was drafted 350th overall by the

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Colorado Rockies, just completed his junior season at Georgia Tech, where he compiled a team-best 9-3 record with a 2.48 ERA and was named to the All-ACC Second Team. Gold also played in 17 games as a fielder, mostly at first base. Gold hit .244 with two home runs and eight RBIs this season. Just after Gold was drafted, fellow Yellow Jacket Matthew Gorst was selected by the Boston Red Sox as the 358th overall pick in the 12th round of the draft.

Gorst was named a Louisville Slugger All-American in his senior season at Johns Creek and held the school record for career innings pitched, career wins and career strikeouts. At Georgia Tech, Gorst stepped into a closing role and posted 12 saves this season with a 0.55 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 28 appearances. In decisions, Gorst was 2-1.

Gorst was also named to the 2016 AllACC Second Team.

Former Northview Titans Jason Delay and Reggie McClain were also drafted.

Delay, who just completed his junior year at Vanderbilt University,

North Fulton graduates selected in 2016 MLB draft • Connor Jones (Johns Creek Class of 2013): New York Yankees (11th round) • Jason Delay (Northview Class of 2013): San Francisco Giants (11th round) • Brandon Gold (Johns Creek Class of 2013): Colorado Rockies (12th round) • Matthew Gorst (Johns Creek Class of 2013): Boston Red Sox (12th round) • Reggie McClain (Northview Class of 2011): Seattle Mariners (13th round) • Mike Messier (Milton Class of 2013): Kansas City Royals (15th round)

was selected in the 11th round by the San Francisco Giants. The catcher started 45 games for the Commodores this season, hitting .248 with 31 RBIs. Delay was named the Northview Team MVP in his senior season at the school and was given the Georgia Dugout Club Outstanding Season Award.

Right-handed pitcher McClain, a 2011 Northview graduate, was selected in the 13th round by the Seattle Mariners.

McClain was injured in his senior season with the Titans, nearly ending his baseball career. After being cut

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St. Francis’ Dodson to represent USA basketball at world championships Maya Dodson named to USA Women’s U17 World Championship Team

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Dodson was selected from a pool of 138 of the top U17 players in the country after team trials at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Aisha Kennedy, head coach for the St. Francis girls’ basketball team, made the trip to Colorado with Dodson and said she couldn’t be more proud of Dodson’s accomplishment.

“I’m so happy for her,” said Kennedy. “She works really, really hard and I know this was something she really wanted, so it’s very exciting to see her achieve the goal that she set for herself.”

It was a goal that began when Dodson arrived at St. Francis, Kennedy said. Dodson was invited to try out for the team last season, making it to the final cut, but she was not selected for the final roster. But with another year of experience under her belt, Dodson was selected this year to join the 12-player squad along with two other players from Georgia. Georgia led all states in number of players selected for the team.

Kennedy said that Dodson has been training with the team in Colorado since being selected, which includes learning the plays and her teammates.

And according to Kennedy, Dodson is very happy with her accomplishment and is having a wonderful time as she trains to represent the Stars and Stripes. “[Dodson making the team] shows how good of a player that she really is.

For her to make this team really displays that, and I hope that people will now see what kind of player she is and how good she is. I think she is a great person not only to represent Georgia but also the USA.” The FIBA U17 Championships for Women begins today in Zaragoza, Spain

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Rivers Academy senior receives UGA student from Alpharetta Presidential Scholarship wins study tour to France ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Chip Keebaugh, a recent graduate of Rivers Academy private school, has received a presidential scholarship totaling $103,800 from the University of Alabama. Keebaugh scored 36 on his ACT test and has a GPA of 3.85.

Keebaugh attended Rivers Academy three days a week so that he could participate in an intense daytime training program for dance, acting and vocal studies at the Performer’s Warehouse in Alpharetta. Keebaugh trains over 35 hours per week both attending and teaching classes at the conservatory as an actor, singer and dancer. He also writes and produces.

Keebaugh was one of 12 students accepted into the theater and dance program at UA. At the conservatory’s graduation ceremonies, Chip won the leadership award for his graduating class.

“I am looking forward to learning as much as I can in the theater and dance program at The University of Alabama.

I plan on majoring in musical theater with multiple minors and then attending graduate school,” said Keebaugh.

Chip Keebaugh received a Presidential Scholarship from the University of Alabama.

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ATHENS, Ga. — The president of the Georgia Debate Union at the University of Georgia, junior Tucker Boyce of Alpharetta, recently won a study tour to France thanks to his outstanding performance at the 2016 Lafayette Debates at George Washington University, held on April 16-17 in Washington, D.C. The debate tournament and the study trip are sponsored by the French Embassy.

Tucker was recognized as one of the tournament’s top individual speakers, along with individuals from Stanford University, George Washington University, U.S. Naval Academy and Ecole de Guerre, the French military academy.

“I enjoyed discussing salient issues including counterterrorism policy and surveillance reforms at the Lafayette Debates in Washington,” Boyce said.

“I’m excited to be traveling to Paris this summer to further these discussions and learn more from French policymakers on how they plan to respond to the unfortunate Paris attacks that occurred last year. As a student who has studied French for many years, it’s also a great opportunity to practice my language

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Roswell’s Brandon Carr earns Boy Scouts’ highest honor ROSWELL, Ga. — Brandon Carr, of Boy Scout Troop 226 in Roswell, recently achieved a lifetime goal by earning his Eagle Scout badge in April, a distinction earned by just 4 percent of all Boy Scouts.

“Achieving Eagle Scout has been a lot of work over the last five years, but it has been well worth it,” said Carr of his achievement. “From camping, learning from other Scouts, and teaching new Scouts to learning life skills such as personal management and communication, I gained so much knowledge I can use in the future. I feel blessed and thankful for this opportunity and will always remember these experiences.”

The Eagle Award is the highest award offered by the Boy Scouts of America. As an Eagle Scout, Carr joins the “best of the best.” Earning the Scouts’ highest distinction is even more impressive in Brandon’s case because he is dyslexic.

Despite the challenges of dyslexia, however, Brandon never allowed his learning difference to stand in the way of achieving his Eagle ranking. While the Scouts helped Brandon grow in the

face of adversity and instilled confidence in pursuing his passions, his characteristically dyslexic strengths like creativity, critical thinking, and persistence helped him earn 22 merit badges and achieve the organization’s highest rank.

Brandon earned the coveted award after organizing a multi-day environmental project through his former middle school, The Swift School, where he successfully led a team of fellow Scouts, friends and current Swift students in enhancing the school’s front entrance.

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Drake House celebrates decade helping homeless families Nonprofit helps single moms get back in game of life

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – It was a happy day for the Drake House as it celebrated its 10th anniversary June 11 at Penn Hodge’s event barn where several hundred toasted a remarkable decade of service.

Noshing on some of the best barbecue around from SmokeJack’s Barbecue, Drake House staff, volunteers and friends could congratulate themselves on the success of a local nonprofit agency that is homegrown and is homesupported that helps homeless mothers in need.

Ten years ago if a mother in North Fulton was living in her car and her children crashing of floor of neighbor, her prospects were bleak.

There might be many reasons for her predicament. The father dropped out of the picture or was abusive. A good job went south. The car died and she could no longer get to work.

The reasons are legion, but the suffering was real.

Kathy Swahn was part of the answer. She was a member of the Leadership North Fulton Class of 2004, 28 members strong and she pitched the idea for a class project that stuck.

That idea was to give homeless mothers a roof and path to the future – a future with a job, a roof over her family’s head and a job that would keep the family together and kids in school.

It’s emergency housing but with a plan to get back to stability and a job.

Four North Fulton families bought into the idea and backed a mortgage to finance the purchase of a rundown apartment complex with 16 units.

Volunteers rehabbed it, and in 2005, it opened with a staff of two: Executive Director John E. Smith III and Christy Merritt whose title was director of programs. Swahn was the first Drake House Board chairwoman.

A host of volunteers from local churches helped rehab the 16 apartments and in 2005 it opened its doors for women in need.

John Smith was a retired colonel, and knew how to work the bureaucracy to get the funding it needed while paying off the mortgage. He made Drake House solvent while it continued to serve families.

Christy Merritt has worked with children, adolescents, families and the homeless since 1994. She provides the firm but loving hand that brings families back from the brink.

When Smith retired, Kathy Swahn

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moved from the board to executive director. Merritt has been there the whole 10 years, but now it has a staff of 14 plus volunteer counselors who mentor the families.

It is a tough love place. The women must pass a drug test and abide by the rules: No men, no alcohol or drugs and do what it takes to get employed and saving money for a place her family can live.

In return the family has a roof overhead, food on the table and buses to take the children to the same school they attended before the program.

Mom gets counseling, mentoring and help to get whatever skills she may need to get back in the workforce. Independence and stability are the goals.

“Our first family was a mom with a teenaged son attending Roswell High School who had lived for two years in a local motel. And our most recent family is a mom with an 18-month-old son coming out of an unsuccessful marriage,” Swahn said.

The Drake House has helped 372 mothers and their 684 children in the past 10 years. It should be remembered that 20 percent of those children were teenage boys who would have been separated from their families if they had gone into typical shelter settings.

Meanwhile The Drake House has $2.5 million in capital assets and zero debt.

Swahn said there are so many people who made it happen.

“In addition to our staff, there have been 47 members who have served on our Board of Directors over the years.

And our 60-plus Advisory Council members and a team of over 1,500

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The leadership at Drake House has been outstanding in its 10 years led by the five chairpersons from left Fred Dryden, Freda Hardage, Tedra Cheatham, Kathy Swahn (now director) and David Hammond.

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Director of Programs Christy Merritt, Auction chairwoman Pam Kikkert, and Tristan Hammond. community volunteers from our faith, corporate and civic partners, and beyond have shared in this a similar vision,” Swahn said.

From hourly wage earners, to engineers and attorneys, these mothers have turned to The Drake House for support. Every mother has carried the burden to provide safe, secure and san-

itary housing for her children, Swahn said.

“They have had to balance job loss or reduction in hours, abandonment, childcare, transportation challenges or medical concerns. We are proud to have provided these mothers with that housing and the wrap-around services that got them back on their feet,” she said.

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 He had been identified by the assistant manager as someone with a history of shoplifting from their store chain.

McGhee was arrested for shoplifting and for his active warrant from Dunwoody.

Broken brake light leads to drug arrest MILTON, Ga. — A woman was arrested for possession of marijuana June 15 after the driver was pulled over on Webb Road for displaying the wrong tag and a broken brake light.

He was also displaying the license plate for his previous vehicle.

Police found that the passenger had marijuana in her possession. She was wanted in North Carolina for forgery and in Nebraska for failure to appear.

Loaded gun missing after car rental returned MILTON, Ga. — A man reported his 9mm Heckler Koch pistol stolen from his car June 5 after leaving it unlocked during a shopping trip.

The man had gone to a local home improvement store June 1 to return his rental truck. He transferred his belongings, including the gun, to his car and went into the store to complete the return, but left his car doors unlocked.

The victim said he did not notice anything was missing from his car until he came home, when he realized his $900 gun was gone. He said the firearm was fully loaded with ammunition before it went missing.

4 arrested for shoplifting after hitting up 2nd store ROSWELL, Ga. — Two men and two women were arrested May 26 for felony shoplifting in two separate stores.

One of the women had allegedly entered a local clothing store, grabbed $500 worth of clothes and left without paying. She was picked up by a tan SUV with the three other suspects inside.

Roswell police were in the process of reviewing the security footage of the incident, when they were alerted to another shoplifting at a retail store nearby with the same SUV. All four were stopped and arrested for felony shoplifting. They were iden-

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tified as 24-year-old Iesha Robinson, 52-year-old Otis Moore, 39-year-old Vernett Bryon and one underage male.

Teen found with cocaine after shoplifting arrest ROSWELL, Ga. — A teenager was arrested May 29 for allegedly shoplifting $600-worth of items and for possession of cocaine.

Two teenagers at a local retail store attracted the attention of a loss prevention officer when she noticed that they were putting a large number of expensive items in their cart.

One of the teenagers left to bring a car near the front of the store. The second attempted to leave with the cart full of unpaid merchandise, but was stopped by the loss prevention officer.

The teenager in the car drove away.

While Roswell police were placing the teenager in custody, they found a bag of cocaine in her wallet.

$13K money order missing from car ROSWELL, Ga. — A woman reported a money order of $13,000 missing May 31 while she was on a date.

She had left the money order in a vehicle she had test driven in January before going on a date. The woman did not attempt to retrieve the money afterward as she was hospitalized in an unrelated shooting.

When she was recovered and tried to buy groceries May 31, the woman’s card was declined. The bank told her that the money order had already been cashed.

DUI suspect collides with 2 police cars JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two Johns Creek police narrowly escaped injury May 22 when a DUI suspect rammed his car into two police cars, while the officers were investigating another DUI. The Johns Creek police had stopped a woman at the intersection of State Bridge Road and Saint Georgen Commons, close to the Gwinnett County line. While they were in the process of arresting her, a white Hyundai Sonata slammed into the rear of one of the patrol cars, driving it into the second patrol car.

All cars involved were damaged and towed. No one was significantly injured, but one Johns Creek officer was transported to a local hospital as a precaution when he reported some pain.

A Duluth officer was called on the

scene to handle the accident, since it occurred in their jurisdiction. The driver of the Hyundai, 22-year-old Jarrett Mobley, said the he did not realize that he was in the right lane before the crash.

He also said that he had been looking at his phone before the collision occurred.

While talking to Mobley, police found alcohol and marijuana in the car.

Mobley told police that he had consumed alcohol before driving, which a field test confirmed.

Mobley was arrested and cited for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana.

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Move-Over Laws address the growing numbers of deaths of police, emergency technicians and Department of Transportation workers during routine traffic stops, crash responses and highway construction projects.

In an effort to prevent the loss of life of first responders, Georgia enacted its

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Georgia’s Move-Over Law requires motorists to move over one lane when approaching any authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck or highway construction vehicle.

This leaves the lane adjacent to the authorized vehicles clear for their safety.

If a motorist cannot safely move over one lane, state law requires the motorist to slow down to a reasonable speed.

Motorists should be prepared to stop if necessary.

Trespasser passes out with drugs in car MILTON, Ga. — A man was arrested June 9 for possession of felony drugs, criminal trespass and failure to have driver’s license.

Joshua Kennedy, 23, was found nonresponsive in a homeowner’s driveway. He had multiple drugs, including meth, in plain sight in his car and admitted to using heroin the last few days.

Kennedy is suspected of stealing prescription medication from family members, and allegedly had practiced forging their signatures.

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Poblano Tacos. Grilled chicken or steak, grilled peppers and onions, Mexican cheese and chipotle sauce on flour tortillas.

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northsidewoman.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. - One of the latest additions to the restaurant scene in downtown Alpharetta has quickly found a following among the many newcomers and old guard establishments scattered around the square.

Opening last December, just in time for the holidays, Ceviche Taqueria and Tequila Bar in Alpharetta may have a familiar feel to those who spend time on Canton Street in downtown Roswell.

“Yes, this is the sister location,” said Mikka Orrick, owner of the Alpharetta location. “We wanted to duplicate the success we’ve had in Roswell [and] so far the reaction and response from the community and the city has been very positive!”

While the menus and food offerings are identical, there are some changes, including a much larger bar at the Alpharetta location, and a side patio for outdoor dining.

“We are not your typical Mexican spot,” said Orrick. “We offer true authentic Mexican food with a twist, a wide variety of tequila and a knowledgeable staff.”

She noted the “keys” to Ceviche’s appeal is the laid-back atmosphere, emphasis on the customer experience, and fresh ingredients.

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ping or blending into margaritas adds to the experience, as well.

For first-time guests, Orrick suggests starting with the house specialties including Elsa’s chicken enchiladas Verde, fish tacos, mahi ceviche, along with skinny margaritas or any of the eight beers on tap.

Opening a location in Alpharetta placed Ceviche right in the hotspot of a growing entertainment and dining destination on the Northside. With Avalon just down the road, and the revitalization of downtown Alpharetta well underway, the decision to open here was an easy one.

“We had looked around for a while at different cities and possible locations,” said Orrick. “But Alpharetta being so close [was a positive], and with a very similar downtown vibe as Roswell when we opened in 2007.”

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Served with flour tortillas. nearly every night of the week. Trivia is on Tuesday nights, “food truck” Thursdays, live music every Saturday night on the side patio, and karaoke will get going in June.

The restaurant is also looking forward to being a part of the many special events on Milton Avenue year-round.

“We want to always stay connected to the community and be involved in local charity events. We are so excited for our future in Alpharetta. It’s been a great start!” said Orrick.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, July 25, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-16-08 Unified Development Code - Text Amendments Consideration of text amendments to the Unified Development Code including Spa Services, Prohibited Parking as well as other amendments. b. CU-16-03 Assisted Living Facility/Hill Consideration of a request for a conditional use to allow ‘Congregate Housing, Assisted Living Facility’ use. The property is located at 1080 Upper Hembree Road and is legally described as Land Lot 551, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Arrests: Continued from Page 2 lane. ►► Lynn J. Shine, 57, of Dunwoody, was arrested May 27 on Canton Street in Roswell for DUI and no headlights. ►► Yameil Rooman McFadden, 37, of Lithonia, was arrested May 28 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal when changing lanes. ►► Ronald Gustav Meyer, 38, of Wainwright Way, Cumming, was arrested May 28 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for DUI.

DRUG arrests ►► Douglas Bernard Nelson, 44,

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c. MP-16-04/CU-16-04 Nail Seasons/Preston Ridge Consideration of a request to amend the Preston Ridge Master Plan Pod B and for a conditional use to allow ‘Nail Salon’ use. The property is located at 3450 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100 and is legally described as Land Lot 911, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. MP-16- 10/CU-16-05 iNails North Point Village/Spa Services Consideration of a request to amend the Regency Park Master Plan Pod 6 and for a conditional use to allow ‘Spa Services’ use. The property is located at 7300 North Point Parkway (North Point Village I) and is legally described as Land Lots 686 & 687, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. e. V-16-15 Old Milton Parkway/Office (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the Unified Development Code, Section 2.2.13(D) to reduce the front setback from 65’ to 20’, to reduce the side setbacks from 15’ to 5’, and to reduce the rear setback from 15’ to 5’. This property is located at 2845 Old Milton Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 804, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. f. V-16-19 Liberty Hall/Main Street (City Council Only) Consideration of a variance from the Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 2.2.15(D) to increase the height of the building from 40’ to 76’; variance from UDC Appendix A. Alpharetta Downtown Code Section 2.4.1(B) to reduce the parking requirement; and sign variances from UDC Section 2.6. This property is located at 33 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

arrested June 8 on Mansell Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and expired tag. ►► Bryan Thomas Peters, 24, of Stone Mountain, was arrested June 10 on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane. ►► Thara Cummings, 25, of Raintree Drive, Roswell, was arrested June 1 on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell for possession of marijuana, suspended license, headlight violation and as a wanted person. ►► Franco Alex Tibbs, 40, of Atlanta, was arrested May 28 on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell for possession of marijuana and headlight violation. ►► Eric Benjamin Robinson, 23, of Atlanta, was arrested May 31 on Liberty Lane in Roswell for possession of marijuana and as a wanted person.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR FY 2017 MILLING AND RESURFACING ITB #17-002 The City of Alpharetta is accepting bids for FY 2017 MILLING AND RESURFACING including, but not limited to, maintaining traffic control measures, milling existing pavement, installing tack coat, installing asphaltic concrete surface course, applying high density mineral bond, performing cleanup, and related work. The location of the work is at various locations within the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.

All construction shall conform to the State of Georgia Standard Specifications for the Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition. Only contractors that have been pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to perform this class of work shall be allowed to submit bids. Please submit your Georgia Department of Transportation qualification specification letter with the package.

The ITB will be available online Thursday, June 23, 2016, at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta.Interested parties are required to log in to review the ITB documents.

The bid opening will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

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

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Larry William Garmon Larry William Garmon of Alpharetta, GA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at North Fulton Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Larry was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1961, and received the Journal Cup in 1961. He graduated from Georgia State University in 1965 and received his Master’s degree from West Georgia College and Specialist’s degree from the University of Georgia.

Larry married Barbara Hamrick in June 1963 and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in 2015. They had two children, Melanie Goldstone and Wade Garmon. Larry worked as a teacher, counselor, and administrator for 32 years at Roswell High School and Haynes Bridge Middle School. Larry also spent many years working at several local banks. He served as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon at First

Baptist Church of Alpharetta. He was also a member of the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society.

Larry was a highly respected and loved member of the Alpharetta community.

He will be tremendously missed by all who knew him.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, E.S. “Lefty” and Margarite Duncan Garmon. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hamrick Garmon; sister Janice Tarpley; daughter, Melanie Goldstone, and granddaughters Carly and Amber; son, Wade Garmon and wife Jennifer, and granddaughters Katie and Olivia.

Visitation will be held at Northside Chapel in Roswell from 2-4 and again from 6-8 on Monday, June 13th. The memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church Alpharetta at 3:00 on Tuesday, June 14th. The family will also receive visitors at the church from 2-3 prior to the service.

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Oklahoma City University president’s list OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The following student was named on the fall president’s list for Oklahoma City University: Sarah Harrison of Alpharetta.

Ohio University dean’s list ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University has

named the following students on the fall 2015 dean’s list: Maxwell Abelman of Alpharetta and Madison Claytor of Alpharetta.

following students on the dean’ list for fall 2015: Muralitharan Srinivasan of Johns Creek, Annika Garbers of Roswell and Justin Flory of Cumming.

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Pratt Institute has named the following as dean’s list recipients in the fall 2015 semester: Rachel Lee of Roswell and Isidora Nova of Roswell.

CLINTON, S.C. — The following students have been named on the fall 2015 president’s list for Presbyterian College: Kayla Stanford and William Troutt of Alpharetta.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology has named the

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The following student from Saint Joseph’s University

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Pomfret School honor roll POMFRET, Conn. — The following student was named on the fall 2015 honors roll for Pomfret School: Leah Maffucci of Alpharetta.

St. Lawrence University dean’s list CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named Evan Ketcham of Alpharetta on the dean’s list for fall 2015.

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FREE

Bundtlet with the purchase of a bundtlet

Alpharetta

5230 Windward Parkway, Ste 102 (678) 366-1445 nothingbundtcakes.com

Sweeten your summer with a dozen bundtinis.

Expires 7/30/16. Limit one coupon per guest.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Redeemable only at the bakery listed. Must be claimed in-bakery during normal business hours.

No cash value.